The Michael Caz Podcast

In the past, six-time CrossFit Games athlete Cole Sager wasn't someone widely known for his performance during the CrossFit Open, but this year he's making waves, finishing 6th worldwide at the 2019 CrossFit Open. Cole joins the Brute Strength Podcast this week to discuss what changed in his approach to this year's Games. Spoiler alert: It all comes down to mindset. He brings us back to his mentality during this year's Open, discusses the topics of eating disorders and body image issues and shares his insight to maintaining a successful marriage. Topics: 03:50 – 2019 Open 15:20 – Mindset transformation 19:40 – Ego 26:55 – Defining preparation 41:00 – Eating disorder 54:50 – Married life Links: Instagram colesager.com Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes us to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram: @brute.strength

When there's a ghost, you're going to call the Ghostbusters—makes sense. But when you need to build muscle in a 100% drug-free way, but still turn your body into a bodybuilding and powerlifting machine, you're going to want Eric Helms on speed dial. The author of The Muscle and Strength Pyramid books and co-founder of the 3D Muscle Journey is back on the Brute Podcast this week to share his knowledge in nutrition, exercise science and all things muscles. He expounds on nutrition to discuss philosophies such as the 80/20 rule, the effects of caffeine, his thoughts on the plant-based diet and supplements for weight loss. He also dives deeper into mental health and stresses the importance of how you can prevent a burnout. Topics: 06:50 – Mental health and self-awareness 20:45 – Compartmentalizing 33:50 – Choosing abstinence 46:05 – Why we eat 55:50 – Plant-based diet 1:07:10 – Supplements for weight/fat loss Links: Instagram 3Dmusclejourney.com Iron Culture Podcast Suicide Prevention Campaign Books: Deep Work – Cal Newport Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes us to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram: @brute.strength

Ryron Gracie is kind of a big deal. One could even say this week's Brute Podcast guest has Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his blood, as this legend in the sport also shares ancestry with its original creator, Hélio Gracie (yup, he's grandfathered in—literally). Listening to Ryron talk, you can tell he is a calm, collected and self-aware individual—all of which he attributes to his experiences training in the sport of jiu-jitsu. For him, it's more than a sport. It's a lifestyle. Listen to this week's episode for a more in-depth look at his beginnings, from a childhood spent growing up practicing jiu-jitsu in his garage to how he's developed a set of principles that can be applied to multiple disciplines, life included. Topics: 11:40 – Childhood 23:10 – Grandfather Hélio/How to deal with stress 33:15 – Disneyland Melon, composure and how to control thoughts/actions 46:45 – Mistakes in jiu-jitsu, myths, learning about yourself 54:30 – Letting go, experiencing 1:01:00 – Key principles of efficiency in jiu-jitsu 1:06:40 – Common mistakes in jiu-jitsu Links: Instagram Twitter Gracie University Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes us to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram: @brute.strength

Welcome to the awakening of functional bodybuilding. Marcus Filly, the founder of Revival Strength, joins the Brute Podcast for a second time to take us to ground zero of functional bodybuilding. Marcus began his health and wellness journey while attending med school but soon realized, through all the long readings and lectures, that his intended path in the field was meant for something more. So he made the decision to say goodbye to med school and find a more fulfilling way to apply his love for health and fitness. Since then, he has competed at the CrossFit Games six times and founded Revival Strength—the leader in functional bodybuilding. In this episode, Marcus enlightens us on what it means to train for longevity, how to find a sustainable training program year-round and what it truly means to look good and move well. So you can close your books, because this episode is all about the application. Topics: 15:00 – Ashram and meditation 20:45 – Stepping away from med school 32:00 – Introduction to CrossFit 36:30 – The awakening of functional bodybuilding 51:00 – Looking good and moving well Links: Revival Strength Instagram Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes us to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram: @brute.strength

The dream team is back, and this time, the Cazayouxs went keto. Adee Cazayoux, CEO of Working Against Gravity, joins her husband and Brute Podcast host, Michael Cazayoux, on this week's episode to give us a breakdown of their experience on the Ketogenic Diet. Together they're sharing a firsthand look at their keto journey in an effort to help those who are back and forth about starting the low-carb diet to make a decision if the transition is right for them. If you can't get enough of this duo, be sure to check out these throwback guest appearances with Adee Cazayoux: 6 Steps to Personal Development, Sex, Connection and Desire and How to Stay Lean and Add Muscle. Topics: 01:00 – Nutrition recap 08:00 – The keto experiment 19:30 – Transitioning to low carb 32:12 – Finding the right diet for you Links: The WAG Podcast info@workingagainstgravity.com Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes us to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram: @brute.strength

Just like the progression of any relationship, your ability to advance in gymnastics relies on fundamentals—as in, to show off your expert form, you first need to build a solid foundation. In true doctor fashion, Head of Brute Gymnastics Dr. Nick Sorrel joins this week's Brute podcast to dissect the more advanced movements of the sport to help set you up for success. He also jumps into the differences between strength and skill to discuss how each plays a role in improving your performance. If you're craving more of Sorrel's wisdom, you can queue up his other appearances on the Brute Strength podcast: What Is Brute: Fundamentals of Gymnastics, PRing Your Muscle Up, Gymnastics Programming 101. Topics: 11:10 – The Four Burners Theory 24:00 – 12 Rules of Life 30:10 – Key gymnastics principles 48:40 – Mistakes in training 53:20 – Dissecting the muscle-up Links: The Perfect Day Formula – Craig Ballantyne (Free copy) Books: Deep Work – Cal Newport Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport Atomic Habits – James Clear The Perfect Day Formula – Craig Ballantyne 12 Rules of Life – Jordan Peterson Tools of Titans – Tim Ferris Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes us to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram: @brute.strength

Ever wonder how a nutrition coach approaches their own diet choices? This week's Brute Strength podcast is your chance to find out, as Precision Nutrition coach Brian St. Pierre joins Michael Cazayoux to discuss his current diet regimen. Brian is used to working with high-performance athletes, but he's joining the podcast to share his thoughts on how us "normal" folks can keep nutrition simple, stay consistent, create habits for success and get the most out of doing the least amount of work (cheers to that!). Topics: 04:30 – The start of Brian's fitness journey 13:30 – Mindset, Fitness, Nutrition 25:10 – Social media and fitness 29:20 – Current diet 41:15 – Staying consistent & satisfied 58:30 – Habit Design 1:08:20 – Minimal Effective Dose Links: The Cost of Getting Lean Precision Nutrition Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes Michael to keep going as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé might have to give up the throne for this week's Brute Podcast guests. The dream team, Pat and Taz Barber, join Michael Cazayoux this week to bring you a raw look into their experiences as athletes in the CrossFit community and how life has changed since stepping away from competitive sports to focus on raising a family. They'll also take the discussion "Outside The Box" to present their newest partnership with Brute Strength that offers an affordable solution for individuals who are dead set on taking their fitness to the next level with less time and less equipment. Outside The Box is the BYOD (Bring Your Own Dumbbells) solution to embracing your fitness through online programming that you can take to the streets, backyard, home gym, garage or sideline of your child's soccer game (if that's your thing). Digging the vibe? Listen to the full podcast for more information on how you can get involved. Topics: 04:40 – Creating with your hands 19:30 – Getting out of competition & raising a family 38:00 – "Outside The Box" Program 42:45 – Parenting Links: Outside The Box The Tribe Life Books: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams – Matthew Walker Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World – Cal Newport Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes us to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

Mic drop. Dr. Anthony Gustin is back on the Brute Strength Podcast for another round of knowledge bombs on mindful eating, carb tolerance and the importance of solitude. If you missed round one with the creator of Perfect Keto, visit Episode 156 of the Brute Strength Podcast here. If you're ready to dive straight into this episode, get ready for Dr. Gustin to go full-on "MythBusters" on all things surrounding the carnivore diet and why it works, plus stay tuned as he shares tips for understanding how many carbs you can tolerate before your body leaves ketosis. Topics: 03:50 - The carnivore diet 14:40 - Mindful eating 22:00 - Mental clarity 27:42 - Carb tolerance 33:20 - Killer habits 42:30 - Importance of solitude 53:40 - Make learning a priority Links: Waking Up App Books: Deep Work – Cal Newport So Good They Can't Ignore You – Cal Newport Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused LIfe in a Noisy World – Cal Newport Essentialism – James Latham Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes us to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

Imagine going from housewife to co-founder of a billion dollar company. Yeah, that was a "b" in front of that "-illion." That's what happened to this week's Brute Strength Podcast guest, Lisa Bilyeu of Quest Nutrition and President of Impact Theory. In this episode, Lisa shares some of the most significant tests and milestones she's faced throughout her career as well as the journey that led to the early days of Quest Nutrition. She also provides an in-depth take on the power of mindset, tips for building strong relationships and strategies to create successful life habits. Topics: 02:20 – Life before Quest Nutrition 12:23 – Setting goals in your relationship 23:00 – Quest Nutrition 29:25 – The "bad" batch 42:20 – "Everything is in my control" 48:00 – Success vs. health 58:20 – Impact Theory Links: Questnutrition.com impacttheory.com Instagram Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes us to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.