The Michael Caz Podcast

Mansal Denton, founder of Nootropedia, is on a mission to mend the disconnected and broken food system through hunting and transparency. The badass and ethical hunter joins this week's Brute Podcast to explain exactly how he'll do so. During the podcast, Mansal revisits everything from his first hunt to the ayahuasca experience that changed his outlook on the world's current food supply. He also dives into the world of nootropics and shares his tips to boost productivity. Topics: 07:50 – The first hunt 10:40 – Ayahuasca 21:50 – Guided hunts 26:55 – The nature of death 31:25 – Below the Drop documentary 37:30 – Nootropics for productivity 47:45 – Building a second brain Links: choosecandor.com/apex Books: Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport Getting Things Done – David Allen 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

Krissy Harclerode wears many hats, a few of those being author, business owner and total bad-ass. You may recognize a few of her books, "Flexible Dieting" and "Flexible Dieting 2.0" or you might even recognize her former apparel brand, "Doughnuts & Deadlifts". What you probably didn't know is that she ended up giving the company away and completely reinventing herself. In this episode Krissy shares her transformation story as well as some of her new found passions, including a new love for nature, mountaineering and trekking, as well as what led her to giving away her company and living a more fulfilled life. Topics: 02:30 - Donuts & Deadlifts 13:30 - Personal growth 18:20 - Going back to nature 21:00 - Mountaineering & trekking 25:30 - Body image 34:30 - Grind mentality 46:40 - What's next? Links: trovatrip.com 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 interviewing of the CrossFit OG's, James Fitzgerald. James was the 2007 CrossFit Games champion as an individual, since then he's made a big splash in the fitness world as the founder of OPEX Fitness. Aside for an incredible athlete, James has entered the realm of Master Coach. In this episode we get to learn about some of James' inspirations and mentors as a coach, as well as mastery, the art of program design, bodybuilding, and of course, CrossFit. If you want to hear from a guy making waves in the fitness world, then James is your man. Enjoy the show. Topics: 02:23 - Teach, learn, move, create 11:15 - Mastery 17:35 - Charles Poloquin 20:18 - Hierarchy of needs for coaches 24:09 - CrossFit & Bodybuilding 29:45 - Common mistakes in programing 40:02 - Thoughts on Matt Fraser and his career so far 44:25 - The importance of rituals 47:40 - Practice what you preach! 52:00 - Characteristics of a good coach Honorable mentions: Mel Siff Charles Poloquin Ian King Louie Simmons Links: OPEXfit.com Instagram Books: How To Eat, Move, and Be Healthy - Chek 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.

John Assaraf is a mindset and performance expert. He is also the founder and CEO of NeuroGym, a company dedicated to using the most advanced technologies and evidence based brain-training methods to help individuals unleash their fullest potential and maximize their results. John has even been featured in movies like "The Secret" and "The Quest For Success". If you haven't guessed it out by now, this episode is going to be about how to get everything you've ever wanted. We'll be diving into the neuroscience behind your thinking, brain hacks, and 3-steps that will help you achieve your biggest goals faster and easier than ever before. Topics: 09:40 - Interested vs. Committed 19:10 - Habits & Beliefs 28:40 - Subconscious beliefs 21:40 - Accomplishing your goals 43:45 - Building discipline Links: IgniteMyBrain.com Instagram FaceBook Group MyNeuroGym.com Books: Innercise - John Assaraf 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.

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

Welcome back to another episode of the Brute Strength Podcast. This week's guest is in a league of her own. Baya Voce was on the 2009 cast of Real World Brooklyn and she even has her own TedTalk on 'the simple cure for loneliness' which got over four million views. In this episode, Baya shares her secrets on designing experiences, what it means to think in "moments", and how to make events more memorable. Amidst the COVID pandemic, more than ever before, people are missing social interaction. Whether you're hosting virtual business meetings, or throwing someone a surprise birthday party, Baya offers her tips on how to turn and ordinary event into an amazing experience, and ultimately creating a more meaningful connection with your spouse, customers, or employees. Topics: 14:50 - Creating peak experiences 19:40 - Connecting through rituals 32:30 - What makes events memorable 34:20 - Peak emotional anchors 47:50 - Creating virtual experiences 62:20 - Event audits 64:40 - Creating connection through social distancing Links: bayavoce.com Instagram Know Yourself Cards TedTalk Books: The Art of Gathering - Priya Parker 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.

Michael is taking a backseat to hosting the Brute Podcast this week as Adee Cazayoux joins the podcast to interview him for the second time since Episode 46. On their first episode, Michael shared his story of overcoming drug addiction, finding CrossFit and the moments in his life that led to the creation of Brute Strength. This week, Adee's line of questioning has them diving into various topics including what it's like to make the first move in friendships as you get older, qualifying for the 2017 CrossFit Regionals, personal development advice and tips for creating good habits—ya know, besides leaving the house with pants on every morning. Topics: 04:00 – Making friends when you're older 10:30 – Qualifying for the 2017 CrossFit Regionals 20:45 – Personal development 26:00 – Creating a vision for your future 38:30 – Habits Links: Adee Cazayoux Michael Cazayoux Books: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing – Daniel H. Pink Deep Work – Cal Newport 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.

This one is for all you gym owners, business owners, and entrepreneurs out there. This week we have Wodify's Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Eric Allen and Brendan Rice joining the show. These guys have probably talked to more gym owners than anyone else on the planet. They've gone from being laughed out of rooms, to changing the entire CrossFit industry. Whether it comes to operating a successful gym, or even building a kick-ass working culture, these guys have some stories to tell. In this episode we go over the value of buying back your time so that you can focus on whats important for your business, creating a 5-star experience for clients and customers, marketing tips, and when you should vs. when you shouldn't listen to your customers. Topics: 03:20 - "How we started…" 15:30 - Marketing tactics 24:00 - Feedback loops 42:00 - Culture is king 53:00 - Importance of core values 62:30 - Working towards the same vision 74:00 - Killing a project Links: Wodify - Premier gym management platform Calendly - Schedule meetings without back-and-forth emails 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.

Adam Feit has been teaching people how to win from an early age. As an adult, that mentality carried over into his career as he became a coach and worked with athletes at all levels, including the NFL's Carolina Panthers and college football teams like the University of Louisville. Even though he was living what many, including Adam, considered the dream, something clicked that it was time for change. That's when he decided to open a sports performance center for kids. This week, the coach, athlete and entrepreneur joins our host Michael Cazayoux on the Brute Strength Podcast to teach you the power of starting small and how small habits can lead to big results. Topics: 01:15 – Childhood 12:00 – Joe Kenn and The Tier System 16:13 – Working in the NFL 21:05 – Finding Precision Nutrition 24:50 – The autonomy of supportive coaching 40:00 – Starting small Links: Webpage Instagram Books: Atomic Habits – James Clear Deep Work – Cal Newport 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.

James Krieger is a man of many hats. As a Scientist, Researcher, Coach, and Entrepreneur, one might consider him a jack of all trades. James owns Weightology, an online platform designed to help educate you on best scientific practices for build lean muscle mass and burning excess body-fat. In today's episode James shares his story on how he transitioned from Computer Science to Exercise Science. We also discuss, diet wars, achieving full body metamorphosis, and the idea of "thinking about what you're thinking". This episode is full of tips that will help you find adherence to your diet, taking control of your environment, and how to transform the way you think about things. Topics: 07:10 - Intro 16:50 - Computer Science to Exercise Science 21:48 - Weightology 23:00 - Adherence & Success 32:40 - Control your environment for diet adherence 36:00 - Diet wars 53:00 - Thinking about your thinking 62:20 - Habits & exercises for thinking clearly Links: weightology.net Instagram Twitter Books: How We Know What Isn't So - Thomas Gilovich The Hungry Brain - Stephan Guyenet Science As A Candle In The Dark- Carl Sagan Case Closed - Gerald Posner 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.