Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates
Andrew Coates
The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast dives deep into the science and practice of living a strong, healthy, and intentional life. Hosted by Andrew Coates, the show brings together inspiring guests to share insights, stories, and practical advice that empower listeners to build confidence, make informed choices, and stay resilient in their fitness and wellness journeys. Every episode encourages thoughtful exploration of what it means to lift free, diet hard, and live fully.
Episodes
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May 14, 2024 • 41min
EP #309 Vince Del Monte: Better Business Before Bigger Business
Vince Del Monte, OG coach turned business mentor, discusses prioritzing great products over scaling a business, shares personal struggles, and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and transparency in business practices. The podcast explores the negative impacts of business scaling, the ethics of high ticket coaching, and using insecurity as fuel for success in the fitness industry.
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May 7, 2024 • 48min
EP #308 Dean Somerset: The Dean of Fitness Career Success
Fitness expert and career success resource creator, Dean Somerset, shares insights on in-person training, creating career success resources, mindset on long term payoffs, filtering opportunities, and his upcoming book. This episode delves into foundational role models shaping the fitness industry.
Apr 23, 2024 • 47min
EP #307 Rachel Henley: Lead Magnets, Email Lists, and How Social Media Stardom Does and Doesn't Change You
Rachel Henley has one of the most popular and fastest growing IG accounts in the fitness industry. Learn how:
-She used a lead magnet to grow a 90,000 subscriber email list.
-How social media and her list helped explode her business.
-How knowing her metrics helps.
-How she uses her authentic humour to attract her ideal audience.
-Social media has changed her life but how little has changed about her.
Apr 10, 2024 • 44min
EP #306 Jaime Filer: Interaction Not Transaction
Jaime Filer joins me in a discussion about focusing on how the other person can come out of an interaction better and why she so naturally approaches interactions this way. Jaime takes a selfless interest in others while knowing how to ask for opportunities that also provide value to the person she's asking.
Please check out more of Jaime: https://www.instagram.com/jaim91?igsh=MWVxYWpxdHM2N2R6eg==
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
EP #305 Nick Shaw: Authenticity in Your Brand and Media, Dealing With Rough Patches, and Getting Comfortable Promoting Yourself
Nick Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization guests to talk about:
-How RP succeeded when it let Dr. Mike Israetel be his authentic self
-How to navigate conflict with people online
-The role luck plays in success
-Dealing with rough patches
-Getting comfortable with self promotion
-and more
Feb 20, 2024 • 49min
EP #304 Mark Young: How I Almost Died, Plus Lessons From Old School Fitness Industry Networks
Mark Young, a veteran in the fitness industry, shares his near-death experience and lessons from the pre-social media era. He discusses the importance of ethics in online fitness marketing, his resilience through a life-threatening medical ordeal, and the significance of muscle mass in health resilience. The podcast also hints at an upcoming fitness event with big names like Jonathan Goodman and Jennifer Van Barn.
Feb 13, 2024 • 46min
EP #303 Dr Natasha Barnes: How to Develop Your Coaching Program Offering, Training for Climbers, and Boundaries vs Responsiveness
Dr Natasha Barnes joins to talk about:
- her work coaching climbing athletes
- important concepts in strength training that coaches should focus on,
- How she runs her online programs and lessons for coaches in developing their own
- Navigating fear of injuries with clients
-Boundaries vs responsiveness
-and much more
Feb 6, 2024 • 48min
EP #302 Andres Vargas: Nutrition, Training, or Both
Should you specialize in nutrition or training, or do both. Andres Vargas provides context and why he offers both for his clients. We also wade into the confusing realm of social media training, and talk about the fundamental that matter and the sensational stuff that doesn't. Plus much more.
Jan 30, 2024 • 48min
EP #301 Tasha Whelan: Generosity and Abundance
Take a lesson from Tasha Whelan's kind, generous, and abundant mindset. Tasha is the consummate cheerleader for friends and peers all while working tirelessly to be successful leader, coach, and educator. Notice how Tasha tries to flip the questions and attention back on me during this fun discussion. We discuss where this comes from, the importance of communication skills, and other notes on continuing education.
Jan 23, 2024 • 46min
EP #300 Sean Madden: The growing popularity of MMA in fitness, training considerations, and coaching a celebrity
Sean Madden joins on a special episode, lifetime #300. Going forward I will officially count all 300, including the original 150 with my good friend Dean Guedo as cohost. Sean talks about:
- the growing popularity of MMA within fitness and in general
-important training considerations for MMA
-coaching a celebrity(someone I personally am a big fan of) listen in to find out who
