

Chasing Excellence
Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings
Looking to build more than just physical fitness? Join Ben Bergeron and Patrick Cummings as they explore how daily practices create the foundation for lasting peace of mind. Through practical frameworks and honest conversations, discover how deep health unlocks the freedom to chase what truly matters. Learn the five essential factors - training, eating, thinking, sleeping, and connecting - that transform fleeting moments of clarity into a life of sustained fulfillment. If you're ready to move beyond quick fixes and build peace of mind, this is your guide.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 1min
The One-Page Practice That Answers Questions Stuck in Your Head for Years
Mark England, a mindset coach and co-founder of Enlifted, shares insights on how effectively framing questions can transform your thinking. He introduces Kidlin's Law, revealing that well-formed questions are half-answered. Mark emphasizes the importance of writing questions to reduce overwhelm and enhance clarity. He contrasts the empowerment of questioning versus providing answers in coaching. With practical examples, he demonstrates how this method leads to actionable insights, fostering awareness and intention in tackling life's challenges.

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Oct 21, 2025 • 3h 31min
The 5 MindKillers: How You're Sabotaging Your Mental Fitness (& the Countermeasures to Stop)
Chris Irwin, a retired Navy SEAL and founder of RareSense, shares his unique approach to mental fitness, treating it like physical training. He introduces the concept of the five MindKillers—oblivion, storytelling, suppression, fear, and stagnation—discussing their detrimental impact on mental health. Irwin emphasizes the importance of awareness and provides practical strategies like meditation and reframing to combat these mind killers. He also tackles how to transform fear and stagnation into growth, encouraging a mindset of openness and curiosity.

Oct 14, 2025 • 54min
How to Know if You Should Quit Your Job, Leave Your Partner, or Sell Your House
Join Robert Glazer, entrepreneur and author of The Compass Within, as he dives into the critical role of core values in making life decisions. Discover how to identify your true values through introspective exercises, moving beyond one-word answers. Robert discusses the importance of aligning values in relationships and how misalignment can lead to daily friction. He offers practical strategies to translate abstract values into actionable phrases and emphasizes living in harmony as a guide for better decision-making.

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Oct 7, 2025 • 57min
The Default is Decline: How Performance Medicine Builds Resilience Before You Need It
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Rich Joseph, a Harvard-trained primary care physician and founder of VIM Medicine, dives into performance medicine. He shares how proactive health strategies can foster resilience and maintain well-being before health issues arise. Dr. Joseph discusses key tests for detecting metabolic risks, the importance of understanding lipid profiles, and how to manage health data effectively. He emphasizes the necessity of combining lifestyle changes with medical insights to combat the natural decline of aging.

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Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Crux of Your Health Problem? You're Solving the Wrong Problem
Jamison Price, co-owner of Elysium Health and a member of the CompTrain team, joins Spencer Nix, founder of the Behavior and Performance Research Institute, for an engaging discussion on health coaching. They dive into the concept of systems thinking, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in identifying personal bottlenecks. Topics include the six territories of health, the minimum effective dose for sustainable change, and how to maintain identity during transformation. Listeners are equipped with practical strategies for engaging in their health journeys.

Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Individualism Trap: How Modern Life Is Making Us Miserable (And What Groups Can Do About It)
Join Colin Fisher, a researcher and author of The Collective Edge, as he explores the impact of individualism on our well-being. He reveals how the rise of solo pursuits is undermining our happiness and the power of community. Colin shares practical tips on building better group dynamics, achieving psychological safety, and aligning team purpose. Discover how intentional norms and optimal team sizes can transform relationships, both in the workplace and at home, enhancing cooperation and problem-solving through connectedness.

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Sep 16, 2025 • 47min
Being Normal is Making Us Sick. It's Time to Embrace Being Weird
This discussion dives into the empowering notion of embracing individuality as a pathway to better health. It encourages rejecting societal norms in favor of personal well-being, celebrating what makes us 'weird.' Listeners are urged to redefine health beyond status and material success, recognizing that authenticity often clashes with societal expectations. By prioritizing unique lifestyles and nurturing deeper connections, the conversation highlights the richness of living true to oneself, ultimately promoting a more fulfilling life.

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Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
The ABCDs of Real Health: Attitude, Basics, Consistency & Discipline
Delve into the complexities of health amidst social media noise, particularly TikTok's influence. Discover how to use social platforms wisely, focusing on boundaries and the basics. Explore the shift from traditional exercise to purposeful training, emphasizing gentler activities like Pilates. Unpack key health components, including hydration and strength training. Learn about creating structured fitness routines that balance various elements, alongside the significance of mindset in financial and mental well-being for overall health.

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Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 5min
Stop Choosing the Wrong Discomfort: 10 Lessons from The Comfort Crisis & Netflix's Biggest Loser Doc
EC Synkowski, a nutrition coach with a rich background in fitness expertise, shares transformative insights inspired by 'The Comfort Crisis' and Netflix's 'The Biggest Loser'. She discusses how embracing discomfort is essential for personal growth and sustainable weight loss. The conversation critiques the unrealistic portrayals of weight loss in media and emphasizes the critical role of consistent exercise over dieting. EC also highlights the need for a healthier relationship with food and challenges listeners to confront modern comforts that hinder progress.

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Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 4min
Training vs Exercising: Why the 5-3-1 Method Destroys Random Workouts
The podcast discusses the growing trend of fitness among adults, shifting focus from high-intensity workouts to gentler options like yoga. It clarifies the distinction between training and casual exercise, emphasizing structured training for specific outcomes. Key topics include enhancing strength with explosive power and endurance, the evolution of training methodologies like the 5-3-1 method, and the importance of self-assessment in recognizing personal strengths and weaknesses. A holistic approach is advocated for achieving balanced growth in fitness.


