The Michael Caz Podcast

This show is a special episode that I do each month with my wife Adee Cazayoux, owner of Working Against Gravity. Adee and her company have worked with over 15,000 people — helping them transform their lives by dialing in on their nutrition. These special episodes are always favorites and some of the most popular I’ve done. Today we’re talking about being consistent with your diet, accuracy, goal setting, nutrient timing and more. Enjoy the show!   Topics of discussion: 07:08 - Capitalize on your new year momentum — the right way to do goal setting starts with micro goals. 11:19 - Want a six pack in six months? Start with your ‘why,’ then break it down. 16:37 - Identify and overcome your obstacles before you hit them. 20:10 - What to do when the motivation just isn’t there. 23:56 - 2017 lessons learned — making friends, control, taking accountability, and focusing on what you can do for other people. 36:01 - Q&A — best food options post workout. 40:10 - The science behind eating higher carbs and losing weight. 44:13 - Finding time to eat a healthy, fulfilling breakfast — and my favorite fast recipe. 47:30 - The importance of vegetables in your diet. 49:07 - What Adee wants you to know, and how to connect with her.   Links: @adeecazayoux on Instagram Working Against Gravity Working Against Gravity on Facebook @WorkingAgainstGravity on Instagram  

John Berardi is one of the co-founders of Precision Nutrition as well as the author of “Change Maker”. In today’s episode John shares his creative process for writing quality content, as well as some cues and signals that will help you identify when you are in your most creative state.    What you’ll learn: Tips on clearing your mind The creative thinking process Thinking more clearly and fluidly

Elliot Roe is a leading expert for mindset optimization for high performers and the #1 mindset coach for poker players. In today’s episode Elliot shares his knowledge on mental and emotional fitness and how to rewrite your brain software using the power of hypnotherapy so that you can operate in a state of peak performance everyday.  What you’ll learn: Understanding self-limiting beliefs  Myths about hypnosis The power of the subconscious mind  Achieving flow state Resources: Primed Mind App Elliotroe.com

Mike Lee is a former light-heavyweight pro boxer. In today’s episode he shares his experiences of winning a fight after breaking a rib, overcoming extreme setbacks, and how he used mindset, meditation, and alternative medicine to overcome an auto-immune disease, ankylosing spondylitis.    What you’ll learn: Ankylosing spondylitis  Alternative medicine; CBD Staying calm under stress Forging an unbreakable mindset    Resources: The Way Of The Superior Man - David Deida

Stacy Bare is a former Captain in the US Army, as well as the 2014 National Geographic - Adventurer of The Year. In today’s episode Stacy shares his passion for the outdoors as well as his idea of nature and what it can do fro your sobriety, recovery, and overall well being.    What you’ll learn: Nature and recovery Redefining recovery and addiction  The power of community    Resources mentioned: Happy Grizzly Adventures Instagram  Tribe - Junger

Nat Eliason is the founder of the marketing agency, Growth Machine, as well as the creator of the Stamena app.  In today’s episode, Nat shares his insight on the power of being connected to your environment, as well as how to increase your productivity and how he untintentionally became a sex expert.  What you’ll learn: How to last longer in bed Unplugging from constant stimuli  How to increase your rate of learning  Resources mentioned: Stamena App www.nateliason.com Books mentioned: The Unabomber Manifesto

Monty Moran, former CEO of Chipotle, believes that leadership is our highest calling. In today’s episode we discuss the true characteristics of a leader, the right way to get someone to their fullest potential, and why he stopped hiring people based on “experience”.   What you’ll learn: -How to hire the right person -Building other leaders -Empowering your employees   Where to find Monty Moran: www.loveisfree.com Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram

Mattie Rogers is one of the top female American weightlifters. In 2015 she competed at the World Championships and has recently become one of the USA Olympic qualifiers for the upcoming Olympic Games. In today’s episode we cover some of the recent happenings in the IWF surrounding doping and drug abuse, as well as parting ways from her long time coach Danny Camargo, and some of the mental shifts she’s had to make as an athlete.    Where to find more from Mattie Rogers: Instagram YouTube Channel

Aja Barto is a former professional baseball player, multiple-time CrossFit Games athlete, and the owner of Behemoth Gym. In today’s episode Aja recounts his time playing baseball, as well as his biggest takeaways that eventually led him to opening up his own gym, including his time with legendary CrossFit coach, CJ Martin.    What you’ll learn:-Shaping your mentality-The power of body language-Lessons for entrepreneurship  Resources mentioned: TedTalk - Body Language  Where to find Aja Barto: Behemoth Gym Instagram

Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, he owns an events company in the UK and he coaches people on how to get more out of life.    In today’s episode Chris explains how he became the top club promoter in the UK, to launching the top podcast in the UK. Chris shares his wisdom on “turning pro” and how consuming the right stuff can help you to maximize human performance, productivity, fitness and psychology.   What you’ll learn: - How to accrue wisdom - Putting knowledge into action - How to be selective about the stuff you consume    Books mentioned: Turning Pro - Pressfield  The War of Art - Pressfield Range - Epstein