The Michael Caz Podcast

On our 116th episode, Procabulary's Mark England made us think about the true power of our words and vocabulary. Mark makes his second appearance on the Brute Podcast this week to peel back the layers of the power of language and the physiology of breath. Topics: 05:40 - Stories we tell ourselves 13:45 - Physiology of breathe 20:00 - Taking action against goals 25:10 - The power of because Links:Procabulary InstagramBooks:The Power of Persuasion: How We're Bought and Sold – Robert V. LevineReviews:If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes Michael to keep going as well as pushes the podcast higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support!Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

Rick Alexander wants you to burn your couch, and he even wrote a book about it. The author, Lionheart Radio host, and Navy Special Ops Combat Medic joins this week's Brute Strength Podcast. In this episode, Rick gets into his "Bucket List Blueprint" for long-term goal setting and breaking out of your comfort zone. Topics:03:00 – "Burn Your Couch"14:45 – Military time22:13 – Long-term contentment 36:00 – Ultramarathons42:00 – Hallucinations49:13 – Bucket List Blueprint Links: Instagram Lionheart Radio Brute Top 5 Books:Burn Your Couch – Rick AlexanderReviews:If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes Michael to keep going as well as pushes the podcast higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support!Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

Crowd favorite John Berardi of Precision Nutrition is returning to the Brute Podcast for round two this week. In the first half of the podcast, Michael and John discuss the wisdom, mentorship and goal-setting rituals that John credits with making him a better husband, father and business leader. In the second half, we're talking body. John and Michael will dive into gut health, tips for dieting while traveling, nutrition recommendations for kids and how he educates his family on overall health and proper nutrition. Topics: 04:00 – Wisdom & mentorship 09:36 – Goal-setting rituals 25:00 – Nutrition & awareness 45:10 – Instilling positive habits 56:00 – Gut health 1:03:00 – Diet & travel 1:07:30 – Kids & nutrition Links: Precisionnutrition.com Brute Body Shred Manual Books: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking – Susan Cain Principles: Life and Work – Ray Dalio Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes Michael to keep going as well as pushes the podcast higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

Hannah Eden went from a life of drugs and partying to an online fitness inspiration, and this week, she joins Michael on the Brute Strength Podcast. In this episode, Hannah recounts her personal fitness transformation, what it means to take risks and follow your passions, and how she's come full circle to help others do the same. Topics: 11:30 – Outside-in vs. inside-out17:40 – Making a transformation 31:45 – Working with your significant other38:00 – Respond, don't react41:30 – Mindset shift51:00 – Hustle in silenceLinks: Instagram: @pumpfit_club and @hannaheden_fitnessReviews:If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes Michael to keep going as well as pushes the podcast higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

You don't have to be in a relationship to benefit from this week's Brute Podcast. Special guests Pete Pearson and Ellyn Bader of The Couples Institute join Michael Cazayoux to discuss the importance of communication, which, as an acquired skill in human interaction, everyone can benefit from. In this episode, relationship professionals Pearson and Bader will provide tips on creating a vision for your relationship, creating a team dynamic, rewiring your approach to arguments, and rituals you can implement for a healthy relationship. Topics: 04:20 – Founding The Couples Institute 09:20 – Collective vision 13:00 – Three questions to focus your relationship 14:00 – Communication technique 16:00 – Fighting in relationships 22:40 – Building emotional muscle 27:20 – How to get out of a fight 29:00 – Accountability in relationships 37:50 – Rituals for a healthy relationship 39:20 – Resolving conflicts around your kids Links: couplesinstitute.com Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave a review. It pushes us higher in the rankings and energizes Michael to keep bringing you great content! Thank you for all the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

Ever wonder what it takes to be coined with a name like the Grocery Ninja? Matt Walrath, the man behind the nickname, and his company Beyond Macros have helped hundreds of clients transform into stronger, more confident versions of themselves. In this episode, Matt gets real about why most diets fail, how to build a better relationship with food, his advice on nutrition and macros, and why seeing your friends naked can be one of the most freeing experiences in your life. You won't want to miss this one. Topics: 01:55 – How to be vulnerable 13:40 – "Beyond Macros" 16:00 – Why do diets fail? 24:30 – Life coaching 34:35 – The naked truth 46:40 – The art of storytelling Links: Beyond Macros Podcast Instagram Brute Body Shred Manual Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave a review. It pushes us higher in the rankings and energizes Michael to keep bringing you great content! Thank you for all the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

This week we have a special Brute Podcast featuring the entire Brute Strength staff, including Nick Sorrel, Adrian Conway, Michael Cazayoux, Nick Fowler and Dr. Sean Pastuch. Tune in to hear their collective thoughts on recent changes in the CrossFit community, what they believe this means for athletes hoping to qualify for the Games, and how to professionalize coaching within the community. Topics: 01:05 – Reacting to the changes in CrossFit 05:50 – The Games 26:00 – Affiliate programming vs. Games programming 38:00 – Professionalized coaching in CF 50:15 – Changes in training season &, peaking 1:06:00 – Teams Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave a review. It pushes us higher in the rankings and gives Michael the energy to keep bringing you fresh content. Thank you all for the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

When Adee and Michael Cazayoux team up for anything, you know the outcome is going to be epic. This week's Brute Strength Podcast is no exception, as Adee Cazayoux is back to focus on personal development and relationship advice with her husband and our host, Michael Cazayoux. Together, they'll share stories about their first experience at Burning Man, delve into expectations and reality, personal breakthroughs, and getting naked with 500+ people. Listen now to learn their biggest takeaways and how they've already begun implementing them into their daily lives. Topics: 03:00 – Burning Man: expectation vs. reality 12:25 – What we learned 16:20 – Opening ceremony & intention 29:00 – Personal breakthroughs 46:30 – Lessons on relationships Books: Stealing Fire – Kotler Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave a review. It pushes us higher in the rankings and energizes Michael to keep bringing you great content! Thank you for all the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

On this week's podcast we welcome the battle rope guru, Aaron Guyett. Aaron is a man who wears many hats including fitness instructor, business owner and Marine Corps Staff Sergeant. In this episode we'll be getting into leadership, mindset shifts and how to create a vision to get exactly what you want out of life. Tune in to learn more about how Aaron used neuroplasticity training to achieve 90 percent of his greatest accomplishments in life. Topics: 02:00 – Aaron's definition of leadership 20:50 – "VIM" 26:10 – Creating a vision 30:45 – Neuroplasticity training 35:00 – Myths about leadership 42:40 – "The goal is not the goal" Links: thespecialforcesexperience.com Instagram leaderofleaders.org battleropes.org Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me 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.

Floyd McLendon Jr. has had a huge impact on Michael Cazayoux's life since they first met at SealFit, and this week he's joining the Brute Podcast. Floyd has faced failure, disappointment, heartbreak and discrimination growing up, but ultimately he came out on top. Now, as a former Navy Seal, he's imparting his leadership knowledge to those he comes in contact with. In this episode, the author of Hard Earned Lessons dissects what he calls the "Seven Principles for Preparing for Battle." Enjoy the show! Topics: 03:00 – Meeting Floyd at SealFit 16:05 – Becoming a Navy Seal 36:40 – Seven Principles for Preparing for Battle 1:19:00 – Future in politics Links: LinkedIn Books: Hard Earned Lessons – McLendon Jr. Reviews: If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave a review, and thank you for the support! Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.