The Mindset Advantage

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.

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Mental Sports Performance Coach, Brian Cain. Brian is one of the world’s leading mental performance coaches and has worked with perennial professional athletes in the UFC, MLB, NFL, NBA, NFL, PGA, and Olympians. He also regularly works with Fortune 500 executives and companied including John Paul Mitchell Systems, Whirpool, Fuddruckers and Burton Snowboards, and is a sought after keynote speaker as well as bestselling author of several books about optimizing your mental game.Brian’s client list includes 3 Major League Baseball Cy-Young Award winners, a Heisman Trophy Winner, 6 UFC World Champions, World Series and Super Bowl Champions, Olympics Medalists, Team USA baseball, bowling, and over 1000 professional sports draft selections.Topics-10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery-How to be more motivated-4 Steps for effective goal setting-Not over celebrating the wins and hanging your head on the losses-Creating a healthy relationship with failure-Prove others wrong or prove yourself rightFollow Brian on Instagram at @briancainpeak and learn more about his course at https://briancain.comIf you enjoyed the show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer to a friend. That stuff helps the show grow tremendously and i’m so very thankful for it. 

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with NBA performance coach Mike G. Mike is one of the most sought after coaches in the industry and has worked with guys like Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, and several more. Mike is a very passionate individual who loves what he does and takes an athlete-centric approach and values quality over quantity. If you are a Coach, Trainer, or a fan of strength and conditioning, this episode is for you!Topics-Unilateral vs. Bilateral vs. Barefoot Training-Mobility for athletes-What it means to be basketball strong-How to create an environment for success-RAMP warm-up protocol-Advice for young coaches and youth athletesFollow Mike on Instagram @mrdoitmoving If you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer a friend. All of that helps the 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 chat with founder and owner of Training Think Tank, Max El-Hag. Max’s client roster includes top CrossFit competitors, business executives, sport athletes, and general fitness enthusiasts. He also currently coaches two perennial CrossFit Games athletes Travis Mayer and Noah Ohlsen. Max’s passion for sports, commitment to excellence and endless curiosity about all things related to the human experience are the inspiration for him and his TTT brand. Max is a deep thinker, an incredible coach, a successful entrepreneur, and one of the most intelligent people i’ve interviewed on this show. Enjoy!Topics-Thoughts and intentions behind creating an on-site competitive group-How Max Defines, Manages, and Models expectations with his athletes and staff-How to raise of the game of some of the best CrossFitters in the world-Individualized programming vs. group style-2021 CrossFit Games reflections Follow Max on Instagram @maxelhag and @trainingthinktank and follow along with the latest educational content at www.trainingthinktank.comIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer it to a friend. That stuff helps the show grow tremendously and also makes my day. Thank you everyone for the support!

In this throwback episode of The MiFit Podcast I chat with mobility king, Dr. Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a man of many hats including coach, speaker, author, physical therapist, gym owner, and CEO of The Ready State. Kelly is an icon in the sport of CrossFit and his mission is to give people the knowledge to relieve pain, prevent injury, and improve physical performance. Starrett has worked with athletes and olympians in every sport you can possibly imagine. Most of you may recognize Kelly from his garage videos where he pioneered the idea of using bands, lacrosse balls, and basic home items to improve range of motion and help eliminate pain. Kelly is a wealth of knowledge and it was an honor to be able to share this platform with him. Topics-How we need to view pain-What to do when you get injured?-What movements are most important for the aging athlete?-Mastering the basics before moving to complexity-Biggest take away from COVID-19 seasonYou can find Kelly at the following linksIG @thereadystateFacebook @thereadystateYouTube ​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnB4zDBqZHhQ4uLTAX8eYAIf you enjoyed the show be sure to leave a rating or review and pass it along to a friend. Thank you everybody for the support. Enjoy the show.