The Excellence Cartel

Episode 53: Adrenals & Thyroid with Sam Miller Today we were joined by Sam Miller, online coach, mentor, educator, and the founder of Sam Miller Science, to discuss adrenals and the thyroid. The adrenal and thyroid glands are two of our bodies' most important regulatory systems, controlling things like digestion, stress response, sleep, and hormone production. Far too often people think of the adrenals and the thyroid in silos. Today we discuss why they are connected and how troubleshooting one leads to improvement in the other. 🏆 THE EXCELLENCE CARTEL 🏆 Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black the_excellence_cartel - The Excellence Cartel IG Page #theexcellencecartel www.physiqueeducationcollective.com

Episode 52: Today we were joined by the coach, the mad scientist, and the bodybuilder known as Phil Viz, head coach and owner of Team Vizual FX. Phil is widely known and well respected in the upper circles of the bodybuilding world and today we invited him on to discuss the use of insulin across a variety of considerations for physique enhancement. Insulin is often misunderstood, feared, and misused, even by advanced physique athletes. Phil sheds light on some of the common errors made when using various forms of insulin and explains how the hormone should be applied depending on satiety, digestion, body type, and training experience. 🏆 THE EXCELLENCE CARTEL 🏆 Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black the_excellence_cartel - The Excellence Cartel IG Page #theexcellencecartel www.physiqueeducationcollective.com

Learn about the impact of oxalates on health, inflammation, and mineral absorption. Discover strategies for navigating a low oxalate diet for optimal health outcomes. Gain insights on memory recall challenges and tips for enhancing retention. Explore the speaker's personal journey and the importance of prioritizing health alongside noble causes.

Discover the truths behind metabolic adaptation in the fitness industry, debunking myths and offering solutions. Learn about hormonal changes during dieting, strategies for client monitoring, and future coaching aspirations.

Episode 49: IFBB Pro Cade Zook Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an IFBB pro bodybuilder? If so, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Today we sat down with Cade Zook, who turned pro last year at North Americans and asked him point blank about his personal bodybuilding journey. Cade lays it all out in this raw, tell-all interview about his bodybuilding career so far and talks about the food, the drugs, the money, the sacrifices made, and the man he hopes to become when all of this is done. 🏆 THE EXCELLENCE CARTEL 🏆 Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black the_excellence_cartel - The Excellence Cartel IG Page #theexcellencecartel www.physiqueeducationcollective.com

Episode 48: Nootropics & Physique Enhancement with Coach Jevin Krier Today we invited one of the industry's up and coming and brightest minds, Jevin Krier onto the show to talk about nootropics - a group of drugs, supplements, and substances which may have cognitive enhancing effects. We all know where the mind leads the body follows and nootropics have been gaining more traction and attention as to how they may improve our bodies' response to hormones like dopamine and cortisol. Jevin walks us through some of his top recommended nootropics and how they can be applied to specific situations when it comes to health, fitness, and your physique. 🏆 THE EXCELLENCE CARTEL 🏆 Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black the_excellence_cartel - The Excellence Cartel IG Page #theexcellencecartel www.physiqueeducationcollective.com

Episode 47: Going Keto with John Gorman Coach John Gorman takes over the Excellence Cartel today and leads our discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of a ketogenic diet as it applies to the general population and competitors. Keto is often seen as a last ditch effort to get lean when all else has failed, but we encourage you all to rethink of keto as a tool to be applied temporarily when the situation fits, and to consider psychological and physiological aspects. We also talk about our own experiences with keto and our experiences with our clients and what we've learned over the years. 🏆 THE EXCELLENCE CARTEL 🏆 Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black the_excellence_cartel - The Excellence Cartel IG Page #theexcellencecartel www.physiqueeducationcollective.com

Episode 46: The Nutrition Coaching Institute Today we sat down with Jason Phillips, owner of Nutrition Coaching Institute, a world renowned coaching certification system. Jason speaks about his experience as an entrepreneur and coach and how he built, scaled, and marketed NCI into a multi-million dollar organization which has helped thousands of coaches serve thousands of clients world wide. Jason also admits that through his growth and work has come a level of self reflection, and he realizes now that the next challenge he'll need to tackle is finding the ability to enjoy the life he's built and achieve that elusive sense of balance all entrepreneurs search for. 🏆 THE EXCELLENCE CARTEL 🏆 Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black the_excellence_cartel - The Excellence Cartel IG Page #theexcellencecartel www.physiqueeducationcollective.com

Episode 45: Testosterone & Other Drugs This is an episode for the boys, so let your balls drop and let's get rolling! Today we are joined by Scott McNally and Skip Hill, two of the most knowledgeable and real "old school" bodybuilding coaches to talk about testosterone, its applications, and other drugs involved in the wacky sport we call bodybuilding. We keep it raw, real, and funny. So if you're a guy considering TRT or a bodybuilder who is wondering how much is too much? This is an episode for you. 🏆 THE EXCELLENCE CARTEL 🏆 Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black the_excellence_cartel - The Excellence Cartel IG Page #theexcellencecartel www.physiqueeducationcollective.com

Experts discuss holistic approaches to fertility, genetic testing, gut health, personalized nutrition, supplementation, stress management, and the link between HRV and reproductive health. Book recommendations and success stories are shared, highlighting the importance of addressing hormonal imbalances and environmental factors in fertility treatments.