The Mindset Advantage

This week on the show I bring back my coach, Kyle Ruth. Kyle has been coaching elite level CrossFit athletes for several years and has been an integral part of Training Think Tank’s growth. Kyle has also competed at national levels in Swimming as well as CrossFit at the 2021 CrossFit Games a team member of Training Think Tank.Topics-Lessons learned from the 2022 CrossFit Open-What it means to define YOUR success-Helping clients to celebrate their wins and reflect on their progress-How to push your absolute limits in training -Overcoming injuries in CrossFit-Mindset shifts that need to happen in order to heal-Differences between soreness, tweaks, and injury-Kyle’s go-to pre-hab and rehab exercises to help decrease chance of injuryIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps my show grow tremendously. Thank you all for your continued support - enjoy the show!

This week on the show I interview the incredibly talented Michael Bungay Stanier (or MBS for short). Michael is the author to several books included best-seller The Coaching Habit which has sold over 1 million copies to date. Michael also founded a training and development company, Box of Crayons, that has taught coaching skills to hundreds to thousands of people around the world. He has also been featured on the TedX stage with a brilliant speech titled, “How to Tame Your Advice Monster.”Topics-“Be curious a little bit longer and rush to action and advice giving a little bit more slowly.”-What goes wrong when we give advice?-What is our advice monster and how do we tame it?-7 Coaching questions to lead to empowerment, clarity, and action-Understanding where you fit into the Drama Triangle-The importance of silence in conversation-Lessons learned from a former FBI Hostage Negotiator -The three key components to start doing something that mattersIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer it to a friend as that helps the show grow tremendously and puts a huge smile on my face. 

I was recently fortunate enough to be a guest on The Fitness Movement Podcast with Ben Wise where chatted about-How my athletic experiences have shaped the athlete and person I am today-Why you should be focusing on raising your minimums, not your maximums-Ways to protect your time and stay focused on the task at hand-Three components to increase the odds of you entering a flow state for optimal performance-How to be aggressively curious and never stop learning-Ways to anchor your life through patience and consistencyIf you enjoy this conversation be sure to check out everything Ben is doing with Zoar Fitness. He runs an impressive fitness coaching company and gives out tons of free valuable resources. For the video version head to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evPbTXRIKzM&t=2462s

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Dr. Lyon is a functional medicine doctor who has an amazing resume. She is board certified in family medicine, has a doctorate in Osteopathy, owns her own clinical practice, has written for Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health, and has made a name for herself by taking an integrative muscle centric approach to health and wellness. Dr. Lyon is an extremely intelligent human being and a gift to the health and wellness space. In today’s episode we chatted about-Working in Geriatrics -Tips for a high quality life-All things protein-Strength training as you age-The low-down on skinny fat-Metabolism myths-What might be going wrong if you can’t lose weightFollow Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and download her free guides and sign up for her newsletterWebsite: https://drgabriellelyon.comIG: @drgabriellelyonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPQJeWz4pvccA3lIoZ7j1Q

This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m fortunate enough to interview Dr. John Demartini. Dr. Demartini is a professional speaker, an internationally published author, a globals educator, and business consultant whose clients range from Wall Street financiers, financial planners, and corporate executives to health-care professionals, actors, and sports personalities. Dr. Demartini has studied over 30,000 books across all defined academic disciplines and has synthesized the wisdom of the ages which he shares online and in-person on stage to over 100 countries. Dr. Demartini is also the author of over 40 self-development books including #1 bestseller “The Breakthrough Experience” which has been translated into over 36 different languages. Dr. Demartini’s mission and vision is to share knowledge and wisdom that empowers you to become a master of your own life and destiny.Topics-Our lives don’t lie, where we spend our time, money, and devote our thoughts is our guide to determine what our living values are. The concept of a living hell is one in which you live in opposition to your values.”-13 Questions to create your values-Common values amongst high achievers -What to do when your partner has different values than you-What to do when your values don’t align with societal norms-The difference between passions and values-How a dog helped make $25 million dollars-7 Daily Journal questions that help you live a fulfilling lifePick up The Values Factor at: https://www.amazon.com/Values-Factor-Creating-Inspired-Fulfilling/dp/0425264742If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer to a friend as that helps the show grow and puts a massive smile on my face! :)

This week on the show I bring my mentor, Sam Smith. Sam is a remote fitness coach that specializes in taking athletes further than they’ve ever been before while using an individualized training approach. Sam is a wealth of knowledge and is somebody I continue to lean on for guidance in my own career. If you enjoy gaining wisdom, learning life lessons, and unlocking your potential, this episode is for you!Topics“It’s not your job to fix people, it’s your job to show them how to fix themselves.”“Be inspired by people embodying patience and commitment to a vision, not their abs.”“Don’t blame anyone for anything; own everything.”“Don’t judge yourself on the outcome. Judge yourself on the preparedness.”“Don’t focus on PR’s; they will take care of themselves.”“Prescribing macros isn’t hard. Getting clients to understand why macros won’t solve their problems is hard.”“Life rarely changes without an increase in responsibility.”“You can’t expect an athlete to peak or give maximal effort unless they are maximally motivated.”“The difference between mediocre and excellence lies in the small details. Compound interest applies in all areas of life.”Listen now on all major podcast platforms or hit the link in bio. If you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer to a friend. 

This week on the show i’m stoked to sit down with Ted Speaker and three-time best selling author, Johann Hari. Johann is an incredibly intelligent individual who has been featured in places like The New York Times, The LA Times, the Guardian, HBO, as well as being named National Journalist of the Year, twice. Johann sets his sights on solving the mysterious of our world’s most prevalent issues and takes a deep dive into learning, teaching, and giving applicable ways to overcome them. If you find yourself struggling to pay attention, get work done, or even stay off of your phone, this episode is perfect for you.Topics-The ah-ha moment for writing Stolen Focus-Learning how Johann’s previous research on depression and addiction play a role in staying focused-Reflecting on Johann’s experiment in Provincetown-The dangers of multi tasking-Understanding flow states and how to get into them-Biggest takeaway from interviewing over 200 experts under the umbrella of focus-The rise of ADHD and how we are responding to it-How quality sleep plays a major role in our ability to focus-Strategies to enhance our ability to pay attention betterPurchase Johann’s book: https://stolenfocusbook.comIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that puts a huge smile on my face and helps my show grow tremendously. Thank you all for the continued support - Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m honored to chat with Jack Jablonski. Jack’s life changed forever after he was hit illegally during a high school hockey game at Benilde-St. Marget’s in 2011. The resulting injury left him quadriplegic. In a flash, Jack rose to local and national recognition. The ensuing outpour of support has been a key factor in helping Jack work towards his personal goal to someday skate again. Today, Jack continues down his road to recovery, believing that every day holds the potential for something amazing to happen. Jack is an incredible inspiration to everyone he comes into contact with and is also a living testament that it’s not about what life throws at you, rather, it’s how you respond.Topics-Growing up as a Minnesota hockey player-Reflecting on the night of the injury-Copying with life of paralysis-The first big “win”-“I understand my injury, I don’t accept it.”-Setting small goals -Transitioning out of Minnesota -A message that Jack would like everyone to hear from HIMIf you’re interested in learning more about Jack’s road to recovery and would like to donate, check out his website at https://www.jablonskifoundation.orgIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that makes my day and helps the show grow tremendously. Thank you all for the continued support. Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I am accompanied by top-level Sport Psychologist, Leadership Consultant, and best selling Author, Dr. Stan Beecham. Dr. Stan has worked with major league athletes, Olympic medal winners, and world-class business leaders on unveiling the key motivators and mental processes that drive people to victory. Dr. Stan also wrote Elite Minds: How Winners Think Differently to Create a Competitive Edge and Maximize Success which offers readers an implantable and maintainable way to bring conscious thinking to an unconscious process by aligning beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve their best.Topics-The mindset “Disclaimer”-The Power in belief -Best vs. Better -The intention of Why-The Truth About Winning -Asking the right questions when you are “suffering”If you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that makes my day and helps the show grow tremendously. Thank you everyone for your continued support. Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I am live with Ben Patrick otherwise known as @kneesovertoesguy. Ben is the founder of Athletic Truth Group (ATG) where his mission is to help people do what they love, without pain, and then become a world class athlete. Ben has trained over 1,000 athletes in 50 countries around the world and has worked with countless NBA players, NFL players, and Olympic Champions along the way. Ben’s training methods starting with training himself through debilitating knee pain as a high school basketball player and he has now re-shaped the way the fitness industry looks at training athletes.Topics-How Ben became the Knees Over Toes Guy-Why backwards walking is the foundation to optimal knee health-How Knees Over Toes impacts all of your joints, not just knees-Top 3 exercises to improve your vertical-Understanding the benefit of sled work-Using KOT to achieve deeper ranges of motion-Pain is an opportunityIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps the show grow tremendously. Thank you everybody for your continued support. Enjoy the show!