The Mindset Advantage

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Donald Robertson. Donald is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer, and author of six books including How to Think like a Roman Emperor. Donald has been researching Stoicism and applying it in his works for twenty years and specializes in the relationship between philosophy, psychology, and self-improvement. He is also one of the founding members of the nonprofit organization Modern Stoicism.Topics-Who was Marcus Aurelius -How Stoicism can cure anger-Understanding anxiety and how to overcome it-Using voluntary hardship to tolerate pain-The Dichotomy of control-Stoicism vs. stoicismIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps the show grow tremendously. Thank you all for the continued support - Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m joined by 2x CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup Champion, Tasia Percevecz. Tasia has an impressive list of accomplishments in the sport of CrossFit and has recently stepped away from the sport to pursuit passions beyond fitness. Tasia has been and always will be fan-favorite in the CrossFit space due to her kindness, authenticity, and willingness to serve others. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Tasia and picking up on the lessons she’s learned from stepping away from something that was a major focus point for several years. Topics-The introduction to CrossFit Mayhem Freedom-Lessons learned from Rich Froning-Deep dive into parting ways with competitive CrossFit-Major factors that have helped Tasia’s mind, body, and spirit-Creating an identity that isn’t centered around CrossFit-Thoughts on high intensity training and the role of recovery for women-The importance of rest-Dealing with body image and eating disorders-Mayhem MissionShow ReferencesMayhem Mission at https://www.mayhemmission.orgIf you enjoyed the show be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps the show grow tremendously. Thank you all for your continued support - Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back my friend @jasonleydon. Jason is the founder of CrossFit Milford and Conquer Athlete which offers remote Coaching and programming. Jason has been in the CrossFit space for over a decade and has found extreme success as an athlete, a gym owner, and a remote coach. Jason’s leadership skills have also helped establish himself as one of the most prolific, consistent, sought after professional coaches in the space year after year.If you are a Coach looking for applicable ways to up your game, this episode is for you!Topics-Defining what is a professional coach-Three main qualities that make-up a professional Coach-The importance of mentorship-How to gain self-confidence as a Coach-Understanding the difference between methods and principles-The importance of keeping it simple-Balancing the unique demands of Coaching elite level athletes and fitness enthusiastsShow referencesJason’s new article on The Professional Coach: https://www.crossfit.com/pro-coach/jason-leydon-on-becoming-a-professional-coachJason’s gym IG: @crossfit_milfordJason’s Podcast: The Conquer Athlete PodcastIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps my show grow tremendously. Thank you all for the continued support! Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m accompanied by Alex Hutchinson. Alex is a sports science journalist, author of the book Endure- which explores the science of endurance and the real limits of human performance, and former competitive runner for the Canadian national team. Alex has devoted his professional life to researching and finding out why some athletes quit while others can continue as well as decipher how much of human performance is dictated by the mind vs. the body. Alex’s elite level background as well as his experiences along side some of the best runners in the world have given him tremendous insight and knowledge in this area and I am so excited to share it with you all. Topics-Falling in love with endurance training-Stumbling upon a PR that catapulted a new career-Reflecting upon the Breaking2 marathon record-Understanding the Central Governor -Using RPE to overcome mental barriers-The relationship we have with pain and how it differs from person to person-The importance of your inner voice-Seeing that thirst is often times a perceived limitShow References:Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sweatscience?lang=enAlex’s blog: https://alexhutchinson.netAlex’s best selling book ENDURE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/endure-alex-hutchinson/1126647022Breaking2 Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26VhcxatsmsIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps this show grow tremendously. Thank you all for the continued support - Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with one of my favorite couples, @michaelcazayoux and @adeecazayoux on applicable ways we can create deeper relationships with our friends and also our parents. These two are a testament to what a great partnership looks like and they do a tremendous job outlining ways for people to improve the relationships in their lives that mean the most to them. If you value the relationships in your life and you’re looking to deepen the quality of your conversations, this episode is for you!Topics-Harvard study of adult life-Why are relationships so important-The fundamentals of a deeper relationship-How to create more depth in your conversations and why it’s important to do so-Applicable conversation starters to provide more depth and quality-Building trust and protecting the space-Applicable tactics to evolve your relationship with your parentsIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps the show grow tremendously. Thank you all for your continued support! Enjoy the show.

This week I am honored to chat with retired Marine Officer, Brian “Tosh” Chontosh. Brian has received several awards including the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the 2003 Invasion of Irag. Tosh has been a high achieving leader for a large part of his life and is now pursuing the ultra endurance arena where he challenges his comfort zone and continually re-negotiates the question “Who Am I?”Tosh’s skillsets, knowledge, mental fortitude, kindness, and vulnerability are all very admirable traits that he displays to the maximum. If you are interested in improving your mindset from one of the most badass dudes on the planet, this episode is for you.Topics-Who is Tosh and how did he find himself in CrossFit?-Reflecting back on working with some of the fittest athletes in the world-How Tosh’s ideas on leadership has evolved from the Marines to now?-How to view the idea of quitting a task-Building your inner voice and staying focused on the task at hand -“Excellence is delicious”-“The Mind is to Body as 10 is to 1”-“Hard Men do Hard Shit and without struggle there can be no progress.”-Attempting to row 3500 miles across the Atlantic OceanShow referencesThe Hard Way video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgE4SZ89DQUCrooked Butterfly: https://www.crookedbutterfly.com/who-we-areDone to Shut up and Row: https://www.teamshutupandrow.comIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps my show grow tremendously and also makes my day. Thank you all for the continued support. Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back my friend, Michael Tremblay. Michael is a PhD graduate in Philosophy, an incredible writer, co-founder of Stoa Meditation (an app that combines mindfulness practice and Stoic theory), as well as a competitive BJJ Black Belt.Ever since being introduced to the Stoic philosophy in 2016 i’ve become very passionate about learning as much as I can and finding ways to apply it to my daily life. Michael is an incredible source of knowledge who has put in hundreds and hundreds of hours on ancient philosophy, specifically moral education of the Stoics, and does a fantastic job teaching people of all different walks of life. Michael, similar to me, is passionate about sport and has written several articles about the similarities the sport has to Stoicism. Topics-What is the Stoic Philosophy?-Why have high performers taken into Stoic Philosophy more in the past 5 years?-How chaos teaches the dichotomy of control-Seeing obstacles as opportunities -How difficulty teaches us how to gain freedom in our lives-How to Stoics handle praise and ego?-How do Stoics view stillness?-Top 3 most impactful stoic quotesReferences in the showMichael’s papers: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Tremblay-2Michael’s app: https://stoameditation.comMichael’s website: https://www.tremblaymichael.comIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review, both of those help my show grow tremendously! Thank you all for the continued support. Enjoy the show

This week on The MiFit Podcast my Dad and I have the pleasure in sitting down with Brandon Voss. Brandon is the Black Swan’s president and thought leader and his mission is to teach clients how to identify the three main types of negotiators and develop a methodology for dealing with them in the most successful way possible.Brandon has been instrumental in adapting the FBI’s hostage negotiation techniques to the business world as well as serving as a guest lecturer at places such as the USC and Georgetown school of business. Brandon also helped co-write the best selling book “Never Split the Difference.”Topics-Three types of negotiators and how to work with them-Defining “Deference” and how it’s used in communication-Role playing an intense Gym situation-How to deal with someone who is snarky or testy without cause-Understanding labeling and mislabeling as a negotiation tactic-How to get the attention of someone at a bar or social event-How to get a hotel room upgrade-The power of silence in a negotiation-The difference in story telling when shifting from “I” to “You”Follow the Black Swan Group on IG @blackswangroupltd and head over to their website for tons of free resources at https://www.blackswanltd.com/homeIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps the show grow tremendously! Thank you all for the continued support. Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back my friend @jameshobart. I was fortunate enough to cross paths with James back in 2014 and since then we’ve competed against each other on the competition floor, shared coaching ideas off of the floor, and crushed a couple of podcasts along the way. As most people already know, James Hobart is a high level CrossFit competitor competing at the highest level as an individual, team, and as a masters athlete. James has also worked on the CrossFit seminar staff for 10 years and has accumulated a couple hundred seminars under his belt. On top of all that, James has owned and operated CrossFit affiliates and now currently is the man behind the C.A.P (CrossFit Affiliate Programming). In my opinion, James is the pinnacle of the sport not only as a competitor but also as person, coach, and friend. James has a ton of knowledge and experience and it’s always a treat to learn from him.Topics-Reflecting on the CrossFit Games and competing as a Masters athlete-How to view longevity in the sport of CrossFit-The future of CrossFIt and opinions about Eric Roza-The importance of doing hard things and getting comfortable being uncomfortable -10 difficult coaching scenarios and how to overcome them-Best piece of coaching advice If you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review. Both of those help my show grow tremendously and it makes my day when they pop up. Thank you all for your continued support. 

Jared Enderton, CrossFit Games athlete and former Weightlifter, shares insights on weightlifting. Topics include starting points for beginners, favorite auxiliary movements, improving end range positions, consistency, and enjoyment in weightlifting.