The Mindset Advantage

Today on the show I chat Mike Molloy, founder of M2 Performance Nutrition, a personalized coaching service that helps develop the knowledge of how to use nutrition and lifestyle adjustments to maximize health, longevity, and human performance. Mike has always had a natural interest in learning how to cultivate health and performance and has spent several years studying cellular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and of course, nutrition. Mike’s career path has given him a unique perspective on how nutrition and others lifestyle changes can be used to maximize any goal you may have. Mike has also worked with over 40 CrossFit Games athletes as well as several other Professional and Olympics level athletes over the years.Topics-Where Mike’s love for nutrition coaching began-What we do is beyond just nutrition coaching-Asking the right questions when starting with a new client-How to build and break nutrition habits-Eating for performance-Main differences and similarities between eating for performance, body composition, and health-Why eating more can lead to better body composition-How stress and sleep play a role in body compositionLearn more about M2 on Instagram at @m2performancenutrition or at their website at https://www.m2performancenutrition.comIf 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 accompanied by Kindra Hall. Kinda is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, highly sought-after keynote speaker, and Chief Storytelling Officer at SUCCESS Magazine. Her work and research is entirely focused on the power of story-telling and how utilizing stories, both professional and personally, can yield significant positive results. Kindra has also a brand new book coming out January 11th that can be purchased wherever books are sold. Topics-The importance of story telling-How other people’s stores impact yours-Advice for parents and coaches for creating a positive story for their children-What comes first, the event, or the story?-Understanding the four part storytelling process-Improving the tone of the story we tell ourselvesPurchase Kindra’s new book and learn more about her at https://www.kindrahall.com and on Instagram @kindrahallIf you enjoyed this episode 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 close down 2021 with a look back at the top 4 most downloaded episodes of the year. Featuring interviews from 4 of the most downloaded episodes of 2021, this collection of conversations offers a variety of insights into gaining mental toughness, creatng a winning environment, learning the best tactics in negotiation, the importance of character, re-thinking how to get your athletes more engaged, and much more. Top 4 Downloaded Episodes of 2021#4 Building True Mental, Physical, and Emotional Toughness with Greg Everett Episode 117#3 Negotiation Mastery with Chris Voss Episode 129#2 Basketball Strong with NBA Performance Coach Mike G Episode 133#1 Coaching World Champions with Shane Orr Episode 114Thank you all for your support during the entire year of 2021. I’m excited to continue to give you all great value in 2022!

This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m very fortunate to bring back my friend Dr. Stacy Sims. Dr. Sims is a Researcher, Ted Speaker, Author, innovator, and Entrepreneur in human performance, specifically the sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. She is also a leading global expert on Female Physiology and Training. In this conversation we covered everything you need to know about training and fueling during all stages of menopause. Dr. Sims did a fantastic job answering our listener questions and breaking down applicable ways women can kick ass through menopause and beyond. There is a ton of great information in this conversation not just for women, but anybody who works alongside women or coaches women in training and/or sport. Topics-What is menopause? What’s the background, science, and phases we need to know about?-What are the common symptoms and theories behind what causes them?-What does it mean when women become deficient in certain hormones?-History of hormone replacement therapy-Case studies of athletes creating positive change through menopause-Listener Q & AIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps the show grow tremendously. Thank you all for the constant support. Enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m accompanied by 5x World Record Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition and Westside Barbell Certified Coach, Jordan Syatt. Jordan is an incredibly brilliant individual who has been featured on media publications such as CNN, The Huffington Post, Men’s Fitness Magazine, and T-Nation. Jordan also spent several years training entrepreneurial icon, Garry Vaynerchuk. Beyond Jordan’s impressive credentials he’s a very down to earth and authentic person. Jordan aims at giving no B.S nutrition advice and also has a a great sense of humor to top it off. Topics-How to utilize the scale appropriately-Lessons learned from the Big Mac Challenge-Understanding there are no good foods or bad foods-Fulfillment > Happiness-Top 3 reasons you are struggling to lose weight-How to view cardio for weight lossShow referencesJordan’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG6OBrXTw4wJordan’s YouTube channel: If 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 bring back James Fitzgerald. James is an industry leading educator, founder of Opex, and has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession. James has spent 25 plus years deep within the fitness industry as an Athlete, Coach, Mentor, and business owner, and he continues to re-shape and re-think the fitness space through constant learning and application of practical principles. James is a critical thinker who enjoyed deep and meaningful conversations that can ultimately help evolve not only the fitness space but also as a human species. Topics-What is Opex?-3 Qualities of a Professional Coach-Using purpose, mastery, and autonomy to motivate people-Why CrossFit isn’t individualized -Understanding the difference between sport and health-Do fitness because you can and do it for yourselfIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review and refer it to a friend. That helps my show grow tremendously and it makes my day. Thank you all for the continued support - Enjoy the show!

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!