

Work in Progress
Bleav, Bleav
This is Work in Progress — a show about building a body, mind, and life that stand the test of time. Hosted by Michael Catherwood, a lifelong athlete and black belt who’s spent decades in pursuit of strength, discipline, and peace. Here, we go beyond reps and routines to talk about what really keeps us in the game — the habits, the mindset, and the meaning behind the work.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 18min
Gym Creeps, Ozempic and Heroes
I am reading Hero with A Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. I got moved to discuss the parallels of the hero's journey with changing your body with diet and exercise. Campbell himself said, “All Mythology is a process of Transformation.” I dive into where I've failed in this transformation journey so that hopefully, you don't have to. Plus, I get very heated about female celebrities and the Olympics.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 6min
Your Body Your FInancial Portfolio
Some people are born rich. Many are not. It doesn't change how one accumulates wealth; the same can be said about acquiring a great body. The more money you have, the easier it becomes to invest and make more, and the leaner and more muscular you get, the easier it becomes to maintain and improve. Most importantly, get-rich-quick schemes don't ever work, and neither do get shredded-quick schemes.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 17min
Make a Difference
I do not mess around with this episode. I dive right into the two most meaningful things you can do to change your physique. I hate to break it to you, but you won't like either.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 28min
How You're Doing it is Not How You Should Do it
Most people want to make a change to their bodies and health. I know that most people are going about it the wrong way. The answer is simple but complex, and no secret hack or insider trick makes it less complicated. Please go ahead and dive in and do the work. This episode begins your guide to going about it the right way.
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Jan 17, 2025 • 21min
THE DIET EPISODE YOU NEED!!!!
I get irate during this show, and it isn't fake. I have genuinely had enough of these phony fitness voices giving people faulty information about diet. Training doesn't bother me as much because people need to find their way inside the gym regardless of where they start. Most people are sincerely desperate for meaningful nutrition information and assistance with weight loss, yet the viral voices only further frustrate and disappoint them. This episode is step one in my battle against this manipulative exploitation.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 39min
Let's Do the New Year Right!!!
Is it time to start the new year properly? I discuss the most important factors when beginning that diet or training program and how you can make it worthwhile this time. I break down dieting and training techniques that matter and the ones that do not. Plus, I give some insight into the mental habits that have been shown to align with success.
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Dec 21, 2024 • 24min
Holdiay Eating Survival Guide
Watching what you eat seems to become exponentially harder once Halloween hits, and that added pressure doesn't subside until the New Year. The holidays are festive. There will be more social gatherings and communal fun, with it, reasons to stuff that face. I do not recommend abstaining from the increased culinary fun, but I also dislike the heightened shame cycle that can come with it. The holiday struggles can be devastatingly painful if you’ve spent nine months monitoring what you’re eating and training with intent. Here, I will provide my five most significant tips to help you positively get through the holidays. Here is to a New Year without regrets of overindulgence or lack of visceral fun.
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Dec 16, 2024 • 15min
Goblet Squats, Smith Machines and Other Important Stuff
Mike hit a Lamborghini, and that's not the most unusual part of the story. Also, questions about the Goblet Squat and the Smith Machine get touched on.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 12min
Diet Stuff!!!
Dieting can be a maze, but protein is the secret weapon you need! Discover how crucial it is for achieving your fitness goals and the surprising truth about how diet trumps exercise. Learn why increasing your protein intake can help you feel fuller and boost your metabolism. Plus, debunk those pesky myths surrounding protein consumption. Adopt discipline in both your diet and training for exceptional results!

Dec 1, 2024 • 12min
Keep It Simple Stupid
Discover the secrets of effective strength training through progressive overload. The importance of focus in a world full of distractions is highlighted. Learn how a streamlined approach, emphasizing compound exercises and consistency, can lead to optimal physique development. This program promises a no-nonsense method to maximize your training efforts without wasting time or energy.


