The Mindset Advantage

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dr. Jim Loehr. Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist and author of 17 books, including his most recent, Leading with Character, which also comes with The Personal Credo Journal: A Companion to Leading with Character. He also co-authored the national bestseller The Power of Full Engagement.From his more than 30 years of experience and applied research, Dr. Loehr believes the single most important factor in successful achievement, personal fulfillment, and life satisfaction is the strength of one’s character. He strongly contends that character strength can be built in the same way that muscle strength is built—through energy investment. Dr. Loehr has worked with hundreds of world-class performers from the arenas of sport, business, medicine, and law enforcement, including Fortune 100 executives, FBI hostage rescue teams, and military special forces. Today’s show takes a deep dive into self development, aligning your inner and outer voices, and becoming the person you want to be.Topics-What does it mean to repurpose sport to build character?-The X’s and O’s of character development-“Who you become as a result of the chase is the most important thing”-Identifying your hidden scorecard-Creating intention and purpose to what you are doing-The impact of the story we tell ourselves -The impact of journaling and creating a personal credoFollow Dr. Jim on Linked In and purchase his book on his website at https://www.jim-loehr.com—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————SAVE 15% OFF AT LEGENDS BY USING CODE MIFIT215 AT CHECKOUT!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with former FBI top hostage negotiator, Chris Voss. Chris is one of the preeminent practitioners and professors of negotiation skills in the world. He is the founder and principal of The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm that provides training and advises Fortune 500 companies through complex negotiations. Chris currently teaches at the University of Southern California and also Georgetown University. Voss is also the co-author of the best selling book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it. Chris is an incredibly talented individual who has years of experience at the highest level making pressure filled negotiations with some of the biggest threats around the world. He has now taken what he learned from the FBI and wants to share it with anybody who is interested in learning how to become a master of negotiation.Topics-Preparing for the FBI hostage team-3 Components of communication-Difference between sympathy and empathy-Labeling emotions-Tactical empathy-No is better than yesFollow Chris on Instagram at @thefbinegotiator and take his master class at https://www.masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation?utm_source=Paid&utm_medium=AdWords&utm_campaign=CV&utm_content=Instructor-%7Bkeyword%7D-US_BM&utm_term=Aq-Prospecting&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4auI9ni6e62r5-6ltM9MHB5EzNYY3lyiudeiutU1HxaSQf9sng-MKUQaAnaVEALw_wcB——————————————————————————————————SAVE 15% OFF AT LEGENDS BY USING CODE MIFIT215

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Molly Galbraith. Molly is the cofounder of Girls Gone Strong, the world’s largest platform providing evidence-based, interdisciplinary health, fitness, nutrition, and pregnancy education for women and the health and fitness professionals who work with them-including industry-leading certification programs and personal coaching for women. The Strong Women Lift Each Other Up philosophy is woven through the fabric of Girls Gone Strong, as Molly leads a team of women from the US, Canada, UK, Mexico, India, and Australia. Molly and her company is dedicated to serving their community of over 90+ countries around the world. Molly also speaks internationally and has been featured in publications like Time, People, Today, ABC, Women’s Health, and several more. Molly is making huge waves in the fitness space and taking people’s struggles head on by giving applicable ways to improve your self while also lifting up other women. Topics-Process of starting the #1 fitness education platform for women-Most common struggles women are facing with exercise, body image, and comparison-4 Principles of Lifting Women Up-Overcoming the Comparison Trap-How men can lift up womenFollow Molly on Instagram at @themollygalbraith and @thegirlsgonestrong and also purchase her brand new book “Lift Women Up” at your local book store or at her website https://www.mollygalbraith.com/home1USE CODE MIFIT215 TO RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR ORDER AT @LEGENDS

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back Training Think Tank Coach, Brannen Dorman. Brannen is an incredibly intelligent and talented coach who works remotely with CrossFitters, Military Personnel, Triathletes, Weightlifters, and Field Sport Athletes. Brannen also programs the Masters path on the DSGN training program and has found a lot of success in doing so. Brannen is somebody who I look up to in the fitness industry and is someone that I believe has a great heartbeat on what’s needed to succeed in the sport of CrossFit.Topics-Thoughts on new season structure-3 Core Values for coaching masters athletes and how to improve upon them-Improving strength metrics as you age-Finding your limiter -Differences in male / female masters athletes-Boosting recovery-Balancing high intensity training and optimal recovery-Going from class participant to competitive athleteFollow Brannen on IG @brannendorman_ttt and head over to trainingthinktank.com to check out the DSGN.Use code MIFIT215 to receive 15% off your order at Legends

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dr. Sean Pastuch, founder os Active Life Rx and Active Life Professional. Dr. Sean has been working to bridge the gap between fitness and healthcare since 2005. Over the past 15 years Dr. Sean has helped Olympic medalists, professional athletes, CrossFit Games champions, and thousands of every day people to get out of pain and perform at their best without going to the doctor or missing the gym. He’s helped doctors, gym owners, coaches, and trainers around the world to build their fulfilling careers serving their clients in the best way possible. Dr. Sean has a burning passion for improving the fitness industry, turning coaches into professionals, and teaching the skills and tactics of sales. Topics-What does it mean to Turn Pro?-Foundational principles of sales-6 Questions to schedule a sales conversation-Acknowledge, Agree, Repeat, Pivot. AARP!-Dealing with money objections-Quick tips and tricks for better salesFollow Dr. Sean on Instagram at @drseanpastuch, @activeliferx, and @activelifeprofessional and purchase his brand new book Turn Pro.USE CODE MIFIT215 TO SAVE 15% OFF AT LEGENDS

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with highly sought-after mental skills coach, Jim Afremow. Jim is the author of best selling books The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive and also The Champion’s Comeback: How Great Athletes Recover, Reflect, and Reignite.For over 20 years, Dr. Afremow has assisted numerous high school, collegiate, recreational, and  professional athletes. Major sports represented include MLB, NBA, WNBA,  PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, NHL,  NFL, and the UFC. In addition, he has mentally trained several U.S. and international Olympic competitors. He served as the staff mental coach for two international Olympic teams, the Greek Olympic softball team and India’s Olympic field hockey team. He served as a senior staff member with Counseling Services and Sports Medicine at Arizona State University, and as a Mental Skills Coach and the Peak Performance Coordinator with the San Francisco Giants MLB organization.Jim is a brilliant and talented individual who is passionate about helping others achieve peak performance and personal  excellence, and reach their true potential.Topics-Being a Champion doesn’t require being an athlete-“If you can spot greatness in others, then you have greatness inside of you.”-Lessons learned from Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” documentary-4 C’s of Mental Toughness-3 P’s of Peak Performance-Overcoming self-doubt-Ego Oriented vs. Mastery Approach-Peak Performance and a pile of sand-Train like No.2 and compete like you’re No.1Follow Jim on Instagram at @jimafremow and his website https://goldmedalmind.netAlso, purchase his book The Champion’s Mind at https://www.amazon.com/Champions-Mind-Great-Athletes-Thrive/dp/1623365627/ref=asc_df_1623365627/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312149988622&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4519809878065764526&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019498&hvtargid=pla-333067440690&psc=1USE CODE MIFIT215 TO RECEIVE 15% OFF AT LEGENDS!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with world’s leading breathing experts, Patrick McKeown. Patrick is an International best-selling author of The Oxygen Advantage and creator and master instructor of the Oxygen Advantage®technique. Over the past two decades, Patrick has trained thousands of people around the world to safely challenge their bodies and produce positive changes through breathing re-education. He teaches a new way to breathe, combined with specific exercises designed to improve blood chemistry. The result is an increase of oxygen flow to all the body’s systems, meaning greater endurance, strength and power. McKeown has written 8 books centered around breath work and also has a Ted Talk titled Shut Your Mouth and Change Your Life. Today’s episode gathers a wide array of breath topics for beginners and the most advanced athletes. Enjoy!Topics-Challenges of popularizing breath work-Science behind nose breathing-Bolt score vs. Breathlessness score-Affects of improper breathing as a child-How to breath less to feel less stressed-Breathing tips for pre, intra, and post workout-How we can do a better job teaching our kids to breath optimally Follow Patrick on Instagram at @buteykoclinic and purchase his books and/or courses at https://oxygenadvantage.com/store/If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer to a friend. Those ratings and reviews make my day and help the show grow and bring in more amazing guests. Thank you for your continued support for The MiFit Podcast.USE CODE MIFIT215 TO SAVE 15% OFF AT LEGENDS

This week on the MiFit Podcast we throw back to Episode 82 when I was joined by Julie Foucher. Julie was a 4x CrossFit Games competitor and never finished outside of the top 5. She also spent time on the seminar staff traveling all around the world teaching movement and the methodology of CrossFit. Since competing, Julie has worked her way towards being a family physician as well as build her brand Pursuing Health. Julie also finds time in her busy schedule to grow her own podcast called Pursuing Health Podcast where the interviews high level athletes, coaches, and medical professionals in the field. Julie was and continues to be a fan favorite from the way she carries herself in the spotlight and also in her career as a doctor. It was an incredible honor to have her on the show today and this episode is truly one of my favorite ones yet. Topics-Reflecting on the injury at 2015 regionals-5 Pillars of health-Nutrition: Quality vs. Quantity, Health vs. Performance-Staggering obesity statistics -Finding a practitioner that aligns with your values-Functional Medicine Follow Julie at the following linksIG @juliefoucherPodcast: Pursuing Health PodcastWebsite: https://pursuing-health.comIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating and review on iTunes. Thanks for the support, enjoy the show!

This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m accompanied by Nutrition Coach and CrossFit Athlete, Frank Mastroianni. Frank is the owner of Active Works Nutrition where he works one-on-one with clients who are pursuing performance, body composition, and/or lifestyle goals. Frank’s has a passion for nutrition and helping people reach their nutrition goals and you can tell from a far distance that he truly loves what he does. If you’re looking for a no B.S conversation with dozens of applicable actions to take into your own life, then this episode is for you.Topics-Why nutrition needs to be individualized -#1 Mistake most people are making when it comes to nutrition-Why CrossFit isn’t the best exercise program for body composition-How to add more food into your diet-Eating for performance-Eating for aesthetics -Eating for lifestyleFollow Frank on IG @coach.frankiemaz and learn more about his coaching services at https://www.activeworksnutrition.comIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer a friend. Your feedback makes my day and helps boost the show in the ratings. Thank you for all of your support.Enjoy Legends workout gear by using MIFIT215 at checkout to receive 15% off of your order!

Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL commander and New York Times best-selling author. He is also the founder of SEALFIT, an integrated functional fitness and mental toughness training program, and Unbeatable Mind, an intensive online training program for gaining mental clarity, increased focus, physical fitness, and increased awareness. Mark has a wide array of life experiences that have molded him into the teacher, author, and mentor that he is today. It seems that whatever idea Mark puts his mind towards, he is wildly successful and he has consistent systems that allow him to do so. If you are someone who is passionate about becoming more mentally tough, slowing life down, and learning from the best of the best, then this episode is for you!Topics-Show up every single day-The power of meditation and breath work-You are capable of more than you think-Passion, Principles, and Purpose-Big 4 of Mental Toughness-What do all SEAL’s have in common?Follow everything Mark’s up to on IG @realmarkdivine and on his website at https://unbeatablemind.com/about-mark-divine/If you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer a friend. Your feedback and support energizes me every single day. Thank you!