Quinn Henoch, DPT, makes his first appearance to talk about the value of formal and informal education in physical therapy and strength and conditioning. Quinn explains why coaches should show their work early and often, and why you'll never be 100% sure you're right on any strength or therapy prescription. Quinn shares a lot of philosophy about helping people deal with pain and improve performance.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessdevil/support

Krista Scott-Dixon returns in what can only be described as a discussion where existentialism meets practical wisdom about coaching in the current state of our client's lives. Krista explains why growth sucks while you're going though it, how to discuss understanding tradeoffs with clients, and a wild array of other nuanced coaching topics. We also talk about Krista's book Why Me Want Eat.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessdevil/support

Chris Hitchko joins me for a discussion about how to be more successful in your fitness career. From going above and beyond basic certifications, to creating brand and media that resonates with consumers, we have to do more to stand out in an industry that on the surface feels saturated, but isn't truly close to saturated with skilled, caring, integrity based professionals.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessdevil/support

Josh Hillis makes his first appearance to talk about developing skills with our clients around stress/emotional/boredom eating. We talk frameworks for thinking about eating with your values and your identity. Josh talks about translating his body of work and reputation into a growing social media presence. I hope you enjoy Josh's passion and enthusiasm for helping people develop valuable skills around the nutrition and lifestyle.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessdevil/support

Brad Dieter returns(though first appearance on the new format) to chat about The Inland Empire Fitness Conference where we will both be presenting Aug 6th and 7th in Spokane WA. Brad wanders through a series of his thoughts on career success, the benefits of growing a social media brand vs being a pure coach within the umbrella of a successful and growing company like Macros Inc. Brad shares his vision for a better corner of the fitness industry and our role in developing front line preventative health care to meet future demand.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessdevil/support

Ben Mudge shares how his work on the season 1 set of Game Of Thrones turned into a career in fitness. Ben may look like Thor but shares how his battle with Cystic Fibrosis leaves him identifying more with Captain America. We discuss our recent T Nation article collaboration and philosophy of sharing and abundance mindset. We discuss how Ben's approach to media leaves him more influential and sharing better information to where he's beating the "influencers" at their own game.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessdevil/support

Jordan Syatt returns to share why he's pivoted with his social media. Jordan shares the challenge of dealing with negativity with such a large following. He discusses how he stays grounded in the face of all his success. Jordan explains why his podcasts are his favourite form of media and why he feels it's never to late to start one, or start a career in fitness. We talk Jordan's passion for MMA, in this fun, light hearted catchup.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessdevil/support

Dani Shugart returns to chat about how to become a writer and what it takes to write for T-Nation where she’s an editor. Dani poses a lot of questions about how our industry deals with the infusion of political correctness, cancel culture, and shaming. Check out this thought provoking and enlightening discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessdevil/support

Enjoy Joel Jamieson in his first guest appearance. From the corner at UFC championship matches to your ears, Joel shares his expertise in conditioning and heart rate variability(HRV). We discuss Joel's 2009 classic book Ultimate MMA Conditioning and the plans for a new book. We talk in depth of energy system training for MMA fighters and how Joel's work can be applied by coaches for the general population. Joel rounds out the discussion with his thoughts on spectacles like Logan Paul fighting Floyd Mayweather.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessdevil/support

Welcome and enjoy coach, author, and podcaster Mike Millner in a discussion of how to develop credibility beyond just social media content, developing your writing, and if you should start a podcast. Mike dives into a nuanced discussion of how to navigate the challenges of our clients' food environments and lifestyle challenges.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessdevil/support