The Michael Caz Podcast

Annie Lala isn’t just any relationship coach, she is OUR relationship coach. In this episode Adee and I are sharing one of our very own personal coaching sessions with Annie where we discuss praise in our relationship and how to let go of things that no longer serve you.    Resources from the show: Instagram Website

Mike Bledsoe is the founder of The Strong Coach and the former Shrugged Collective. In today’s episode Mike talks about his Barbell Business falling apart and some of the valuable lessons he’s learned from the experience. We’ll also be getting into a concept known as language upgrade and how it's not just about what you say, but how you say it that really matters.   Resources from the show: Instagram Website

Tim Kennedy is a man’s man. He is an Army Green Beret turned former top 5 Middleweight UFC Fighter, and the founder of Sheepdog Response where he helps people develop the skills to successfully respond to threats.  Today’s episode is a true testament of what happens when you do tough things. In this episode Tim shares some of the hardest experiences of his life and what he’s learned from them.    Resources from the show: Apogee Strong Apogee Cedar Park Sheepdog Response

Nick Bare is the founder of Bare Performance Nutrition, as well as a US Army Infantry Veteran. In today’s episode we’re talking about leadership characteristics he learned in the military and how he’s used those skills in starting a nutrition company, and influencing people under distress.  Resources from the show: Bare Performance Nutrition Instagram Podcast 25 Hours A Day (Book)

Bruce was a participant in ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss about five years ago and he lost over 200 pounds in one year.  Bruce shared his weight loss story with me in episode 6. Today he’s highlighting the differences that separate him from the participants that haven’t been able to keep the weight off. We talk goal setting, hitting rock bottom, and why your excuses are completely worthless. Enjoy the show! Topics of discussion: [:45] Why 90% of extreme weight loss participants gain the weight back. [6:03] The importance of keeping promises to yourself. [8:29] The key difference between motivation and drive. [10:47] Overcoming challenging moments after Extreme Weight Loss. [17:17] The effect of trauma on obesity and how it changed Bruce. [23:25] Goal setting, integrity and all about The Champ Within. [33:25] Building integrity with yourself and handling breakdowns. [38:46] What Bruce has learned as a coach — after hitting rock bottom. [43:13] Larger Than Life — The Bruce Pitcher Story. [44:31] Bruce’s tips for taking the first step forward. [46:47] Connecting with Bruce Pitcher. Links: @brucepitcher on Instagram BrucePitcherEWL on Facebook  

Whether you’re looking to improve your current love life or expand your non-existent one — you’ll want to hear what the love guru, Jayson Gaddis from The Relationship School, has to say.   On this week’s episode, Jayson’s covering topics of attracting an ideal partner, the taboo of polyamory vs monogamy in the modern world, the many nuances that we find in modern love like marriage and divorce, and how to understand when to walk away from a relationship.     Topics: 09:23 – Marriage and divorce 12:41 – Vulnerability in relationships 16:15 – Sex in relationships 27:30 – How to attract a partner 35:00 – When to step away from a relationship 45:00 – The best rituals for your relationship   Links: Smart Couple Podcast The Relationship School   Books: Sex at Dawn – Christopher Ryan

One of the original CrossFit gymnastics experts, Carl Paoli, makes an appearance on the Brute Podcast this week, but instead of talking shop, Carl gets into some of his more recent accolades in lifestyle coaching.   Carl shares his best tips for designing the life of your dreams, controlling your emotions and taking charge of creating your own reality. There’s a lot to be said about taking an active effort in pursuing your biggest passions, and this episode’s purpose is to guide you on the path to creating the life you’ve always wanted.   Topics:   13:50 – Courage & authenticity 18:30 – 2013 hiatus & lessons learned 26:40 – Lifestyle design/life coaching 39:00 – Labeling emotions 56:50 – Creating a lifestyle Links:   freestyleconnection.com Freestyle Connection Carl Paoli YouTube   Books:   Free+Style: Maximize Sport & Life Performance with 4 Basic Movements – Paoli

This week on the Michael Caz Podcast, I’m joined by my wife Adee Cazayoux. In today’s episode we’re talking about Michael Singer’s lecture series, “Living From A Place Of Surrender”. In it, we discuss our key takeaways as well as some tips that may help you reach a spiritual breakthrough, let go of stress and fear, and align with the flow of living life in the moment.  What you’ll learn: How to influence your reality and your environment Ways to become more present  Ending suffering  Resources from the show: Living From A Place Of Surrender - Michael Singer

This week I’m excited to introduce you to the Squat King himself, Dr. Aaron Horschig. In this episode we’ll be diving into a lot of the concepts and principles highlighted in his book, The Squat Bible, as well as how we can ultimately improve the performance of our athletes through the quality of movement. Be sure to check below for links to his book and his website. Enjoy the show. Topics of discussion: 2:45 - The looking glass of movement  13:00 - Empowering the patient  19:14 - Conscious eating - What’s your relationship with food? 21:50 - Falling in love with the process 26:18 - Why the Squat is so important for a healthy lifestyle 33:30 - The Squat Bible 49:30 - The fastest way to increase your mobility  56:50 - Finding the right PT for you   Links: The Squat Bible - Horschig Squat University    

Andrew Drish was the Co-Founder of The Foundation, an online mentoring program for entrepreneurs. He has since shifted his focus and partnered with relationship experts to create coaching programs to help people struggling with break up, divorce, dating, sex, and much more. In today’s episode we’re answering questions such as how to know when it’s time for something new, experiencing a burn-out, and why you should be hanging out with people who are better than you.  What you’ll learn: Finding your path Building meaningful relationships  Entrepreneurship  Resources from the show: The Surrender Experiment - Michael Singer The Art Of Love