The Michael Caz Podcast

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I'm speaking with YouTube superstar, Elliott Hulse. You may already know him from his "Yo Elliott" YouTube videos, or his on growing affiliate gym, Strength Camp, but if not, then you're in for a real treat. In this episode we cover all aspects of Elliott's career, from living in a basement, to meeting his mentor Paul Chek, active meditation, holistic training, and his relentless approach to life in general. Elliott is a huge inspiration. His words preach wisdom and his ideas are reinvigorating to say the least, it was a true honor to have him as a guest on the podcast. Enjoy the show. Topics: 03:50 - Early YouTube life 08:20 - Influence from Paul Chek 12:50 - Osho Active Meditation 24:15 - Masculinity & Femininity 31:00 - Evolution of age 43:30 - Elliott's daily structure 45:50 - Transmutation & mindfulness 47:30 - Self-awareness Links: Website YouTube Channel Strength Camp Books: The Way of the Superior Man - Deida Mind On Fire - Emerson The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson - Emerson 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.

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I'm speaking with life coach and YouTube sensation, JP Sears. JP has become very popular amongst the YouTube community for his satirical humor on new age fads and "how to become ultra spiritual". In this episode we uncover the meaning of authenticity, digesting our emotions and combining humor with healing. Be sure to check out his book and YouTube channel below! Enjoy the show. Topics: 04:45 - Working with Paul Chek 12:54 - Authenticity 28:28 - Digesting emotions 40:10 - Competitive spirituality 46:30 - Letting go of negative energy and emotions 50:45 - Reinvigorating your life 55:25 - Breaking down beliefs through laughter 1:00:15 - Ambition Links: Awaken With JP YouTube Channel Instagram Books: Conversations With God: Book 1 - Walsch How To Be Ultra Spiritual - Sears 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.

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I'm speaking with the gymnastics doctor, Nick Sorrel. In this episode we talk about the release of our newest program, Brute Gymnastics and the overarching philosophy behind Nick's design. This is a great chance to hear more about the specifics of the program and an opportunity to get an inside look of a genius at work. We'll be getting into program design, what to expect from the program, and the importance of body awareness and perfecting form. Be sure to check it out! Enjoy the show. Topics: 05:29 - Brute gymnastics program design 13:30 - Body awareness and perfecting form 19:20 - Philosophy of mastering the basics 21:45 - Breaking down the Brute Gymnastics program 30:33 - Dissecting the program structure 38:15 - Common questions about the program 42:38 - Why more is not always better 50:15 - What to expect from the program Links: Brute Strength Training 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.

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I got the chance to catch up with Misbah Haque and Dr. Megan Kaden as we dive into one of my favorite topics, the psychology of human connection and relationships. Does your sense of "self" seem to disappear when you're in a relationship? How do you balance the two? We'll be answering these questions and more, including growing together vs growing as an individual, how to practice good conflict resolution and ultimately, how to motivate people through change and how we can use that to become a better coach, friend, and/or partner. Enjoy the show. Topics: 04:17 - Psychology and relationships 08:15 - Relationships: the individual vs the couple 13:38 - Blame & accountability in relationships 21:30 - Good habits for conflict resolution 31:30 - Connection, sex, and desire 47:33 - Breaking the stigmas about therapy 53:18 - The Art and Science of Connection 1:08:50 - Ownership of our emotions Links: TheAirborneMind.com Airborne Mind Podcast The Art and Science of Connection: Mini Course @airbornemind @drmegankaden Books: Mating In Captivity - Perel The Way Of The Superior Man - Deida 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.

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I will be speaking with my good friend Michael Gervais. In this episode we get into mindfulness, improving your focus, and how to re-program your brain for success. Michael is one of the best in the world at what he does and having him appear on our show for the second time is a true honor. If you really like the topics on this episode be sure to check out our first talk on Episode 52. Enjoy the show. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: 03:30 - Working with Olympic athletes 07:27 - Managing the levels of pressure 10:30 - Programming your mental "software" 21:25 - Improving internal motivation 25:50 - Pillars of mindfulness 32:01 - Change your relationship with failure 36:40 - Is confidence overrated? 41:00 - Choosing good thoughts 49:25 - 3 practices to add to your morning routine Links: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Finding Mastery Podcast Compete To Create Books: Deep Work - Newport The Way of the Champion - Lynch & Huang Man's Search For Meaning - Frankl 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.

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I'm speaking with Julie Foucher. Not only is she a multiple-time Games athlete who finished 2nd in 2012, but she's also a medical doctor in residency. In this episode we cover everything from her competitive career and what it was like balancing Games training and medical school, to functional medicine and the top 4 supplements you should be taking. Enjoy the show. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: 04:13 - Retiring from CrossFit 10:26 - Balancing training and Medical School 14:10 - A look inside the Healthcare System 18:03 - Functional Medicine 33:30 - Nutrition, Macros, and Quantity vs. Quality 41:41 - Inclusion vs Exclusion in your diet 49:30 - Supplements Links: Instagram juliefoucher.com trainwithjuliefoucher.com Podcast Puori Supplements Books: The Language of God - Collins The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up - Kondo 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.

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast it is my honor to host an OG in the Strength & Conditioning community, Mike Robertson. Mike had a big influence early in my career as a Strength Coach at Southern Utah State University. Whether you're a coach, or an aspiring athlete, this one's got something for you. In this episode we'll be getting into program design, athletic development, and the right way to train your core. Enjoy the show. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: 05:05 - Social Media & Fitness 13:10 - Serial Batching 17:18 - Athlete buy-in 28:40 - Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) 35:03 - Anti-Core training 40:08 - Spinal mobility 49:30 - Program design Links: Robertson Training Systems Instagram Physical Preparation 101 T-Nation Articles Freedom App Simple Strength Program - Phase 1, Phase 2 Books: The Slight Edge - Olson The Obstacle Is The Way - Holiday 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.

Meet my business mentor, Markus Gerzi. I first met Markus at a business seminar and since then he's become one of my biggest influences in operating a business. Are you a gym/ business owner? In this episode we talk about Markus' company, Gymwright, a platform that helps gym owners build better businesses. We'll be getting into some of the common myths of being an entrepreneur, misconceptions about owning your own business, and finally his methodologies for experiencing growth, improving customer retention, and learning how to delegate. Enjoy the show. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Got any questions about training, nutrition, mindset, programming, business, etc.? Leave us a voicemail and my guest and I will answer back in a future episode. Topics of discussion: [04:00] - Life Cycle Strategy [10:10] - Creating an automation system for your gym/ business [12:04] - Life Cycle Marketing software [16:30] - Initial client assessment [33:54] - Misconceptions on the meaning of Quality [53:00] - Creating retention [1:05:49] - Starting your gym/ business [1:11:37] - Delegating and outsourcing in your business Links: Gymwright The Network Instagram The E-Myth by M. Gerber 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.

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I'll be interviewing a four-time CrossFit Games veteran, and total bad ass, Emily Abbott. Emily trains out of MOST Physical Preparation in Calgary, Alberta and has been a dominant force in Canada West since 2014. In this episode we'll get a more in-depth look into the life of Abbott and getting into things like finding your divine flow, goals vs. intentions, and training less to gain more. Enjoy the show. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. Topics of discussion: 01:40 - The story behind Emily's tattoos 04:50 - Testing your ethics 08:50 - Intentions vs. goal setting 14:12 - Emily's style of leadership 17:25 - Awakening to your life's purpose 22:54 - Increasing self-awareness 29:00 - Defining "Embodiment" 33:35 - Training less, gaining more 39:00 - Getting an edge on the competition 46:54 - Breaking the phone addiction 53:10 - Advice for athletes preparing for the Open 56:04 - Developing a competitive mindset Links: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose - Tolle Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals - Halvorson Pussy: A Reclamation - Thomashauer @abbott.the.red - Instagram 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.

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I'm excited to introduce you to the Squat King himself, Dr. Aaron Horschig. Aaron graduated from Truman State University in 2009 and went on to receive a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Missouri in 2012. Since then he's worked with professional football players in the NFL, Olympic Weightlifters, NCAA Division I & II athletes, as well as CrossFit athletes. 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. Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc. 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 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