Awaken The Warrior

Season 7 is officially launched!  Coach Jeff, Coach Joe, and Coach Skylar set the tone for what topics will be discussed.  This is especially a Podcast for parents of youth athletes!!!  Food/Nutrition.... Injury Prevention..... Performance.... MIndset..... Mental Toughness...... Dealing with kids as parents.... and more!!!  

Supplements!  Enjoy because I only touch the surface.  Most people put way too much emphasis here vs the other 6 fundamentals  

Let's dive into Carb and Fat Macros

Protein and Fiber Intake!  In the serries of 7 Fundamentals of Fat Loss, this is number 5 on the list.  Follow along to get all the fundamentals down!  

Let's talk about Self-Monitoring and how you can achieve your goals through accountability

Choice of exercise is a complicated path to chose from.  With information everywhere, it is hard to decide what route to take.  Here is how I talk to people about picking the path to go down.  Cross Fit, Bodybuilding, Strength, Triathlons etc....  How to decide your path 

Webinar format.... this is part 2 of the 7 Fundamentals for Fat Loss.  Building a calorie deficit and creating that plan. 

Creating a successful weight loss program has 7 fundamentals that I deal with.  This is pt 1 of 7.  The foundation to a successful weight loss program is must be..... Sustainable and something you can Adhere to!   This is a webinar recording. 

Finances, Business, Relationships, Diet/Health, Fitness......  The main things you can control is diet and exercise.  You take care of them, and the others get better if you stay focused.  

Season 5 is here!  We are changing this up for a male audience.  All things men!  Nutrition guidance will be all centered on the new Podcast - Real Talk Nutrition.  We have a Manhood Crisis in America.  Let's fix that and become better versions of ourselves.  Let's learn how to right here!  

Two coaches chat about what struggles their clients face and how they help them overcome them to get the best results.  We live in a word of information.  Some is right and some is wrong!  Much of what we think is true is about dieting and fitness is just not true.  This is a big problem today and without even knowing it most of the time.  The age-old wrong information is deep inside our minds and is not letting us learn the right path.   This is where coaching comes in and finding the right coach will make all the difference.  

This episode was fun.   Corey attended the 2024 Real Coaches Summit is Las Vegas.  Joe and her met, along with many other coaches, and really learned a lot about the industry and coaching styles.  We are all different yet very similar.   Corey talks about her background, why she got into coaching, and what she is passionate about!

This was a Zoom call with my coaching group.  Setting expectations for weight loss and fitness is crucial.  We also dive into Q and A and open forum.  

Anthony went from 205lbs to 145lbs..... to State Record Holder powerlifter and nationally ranked...... to the Bodybuilding stage!!!   Learn from one of the most disciplined clients I've ever had!  Success leaves clues.......

Are you always on the go?  Always at kids events?  Julie and I are too.  But somehow we still have food prep and fitness work!   

2 clients who lost over 100lbs tell their stories and open Q and A session.  Maurice Cheatem and Samantha Henry give you their stories and their why!   Very impactful webinar with Q and A from an audience.

Welcome back to Awaken the Warrior!  This episode is an overview of what season 4 will look lilke.  Fitness, Family, Finance, and Faith!!!  Tune in and we'd love some feedback on what you want to learn about this year.

Weekend updates from a bodybuilding show and some Q and A by the hosts!!!

IFBB Pro, Show Promoter, and Judge, Ann Titone!!!

It's been one year as a team!!!  

Ashley and Joe chat with Coach Jeff Sandidge!!!  Jeff runs several non profit organizations for helping at risk groups as well as youth!!!  Pasion and purpose play a huge role in life and this episode is full of just that!!!

Open chat with Ashley and Joe!!  Shit talkers, insecure people and much more!!

Ashley and Joe do Q and A with each other!!!  Questions from hosts for hosts!!!  

Ryan and Joe chat about recovery!!!!!

Catching up and talking about mental toughness and kicking ass in life!!

Ashley and Joe talk with owner of Prep Kings meal prep company, Bob Fox about fitness, business, and growing your passion!!!  

Great Q and A episode!   Abs, fat loss, motivation and much more!!!

Ashley and Joe have a Q and A session from written in questions!!!

Ashley and Joe talk about current events!!!

Ashley and Joe talk with James about his business model and leadership!!!  Owner of Peak Nutrition!!!  Be sure to follow them on IG

We dive into some very controversial topics tonight and we don't mind doing it!!!  

"I'll Wait Till Monday" is a horrible way to live!  

The Woke Warriors Crew chat about current event like our own competitions and upcoming national show!!!  We also dive into Joe's great sense of fashion!!  hahaha

Iowa native and IFBB Bikini Pro - Ashley Duncan speaks with the Woke Warriors crew and life as a mom and competitor!!!  

Hosts only Podcast!!!  Q and A from social media and some updates about recent shows and a few good rants!!!  

Joe and Skylar chat with new IFBB Pro Jaslynn Chantez about her journey to her pro card and more importantly how to overcome the hard times!!!

From 1996 Olympic Sprinter, 1998 Super Bowl champ with the Denver Broncos, to an IFBB bodybuilding pro.  Keith has a story for all the hear!!!  

Joe and Ashley chat with Tonio Burton who just won his Pro Debut at the Indy Pro and qualified for the Olympia!!!  As impressive as that is, his attitude is absolutely infectious!!!  You will love this episode!!!

Get your note pads out!!!!  Info Info Info overload!!!  This guy knows his stuff and he should.  Coaches in this industry need to step their game up and be more like this guy!!!!

Short episode about mindset!!!  Brief overview of the book The 177 Mental Toughness Secretes of the World Class.......  Your success starts with your mindset, in and out of the gym.  In all areas of life.  Don't let the wrong people rent space in your head!

The Woke Warriors crew talk about the 2021 NPC Des Moines IA Show.  10 Athletes total with all different backgrounds.   This episode also turns into a pretty deep chat about some areas people need to avoid when getting into bodybuilding.  Learn from others mistakes and make sure priorities stay where they should be!!!

Great episode with IFBB Pro Ashlyn Brown!!!  Placed 8th at the 2020 Bikini Olympia!!!  Ashlyn is a coach of her own with several pros!!!  This is a great episode to really learn about mindset and what it takes to achieve high level success in all areas of life!!!

Ashley and Joe answer questions that have been sent in from InstaGram.   

Mr. Demo Crew himself!!!  Dean Perrone with Axe and Sledge supplements chats with Joe, Ashley, and Skylar about his start in the fitness world and how he has become one of the most influential social media personalities in the last few years!!!  

Brandan Fokken is an IFBB Pro Athlete and Judge.  We chat about his background and how he got to where he is now.  Brandan is a published writer, international cover and fitness model (over 400 magazines) and Owner of Fokken Nuts!!!  You have to buy his peanut butter spreads!!!!!  

Skylar, Joe, and Ashley answer questions from listeners.   Topics from youth lifting, to meal prep, to which super hero is the best!   Listen Up!!!

We back the Blue!!!   26year Cop from New Jersey.   Absolute great example of dedication and determination.  Johanna is a 1st Phorm Athlete as well who coaches people to become better versions of themselves!!!  Success leaves clues and there are many clues in this recording.Be sure to like and share if you enjoy this episode!!!  

20year old IPE Pro, Blacksmith, Student, and just all around ambitious go getter.   Standards are set and followed by this young man.  This is a great way to learn how to stay focused and expect more of your self!!!!

Co-Founder and Owner of Titan Nutrition.  Brian King talks about business and success in life.  How our beginnings can set the course for where we want to be in life.   Dedication and drive on a daily basis will determine our futures.   What sets good teams apart from the mediocre ones?  We also dive into some great supplement talk!!!Be sure to follow Titan Nutrition on IG and Facebook

Joe, Ashley, and Jill talk about goals and the desire to achieve more.   This episode covers areas like, why people hold a little in reserve, why we procrastinate, and more importantly, how to stop doing those things.  After we stop doing the things that hold us back, we are ready to create our own greatness!!!

In this episode, we lay out the 12 week lifestyle challenge with the Awaken the Warrior program.  This is primarily a remote online training option available anywhere as long as you have access to a fitness facility.  Be sure to listen to the entire 13 min overview and then get in touch with one of the coaches via social media, email, or phoneteamawakenthewarrior@gmail.comJoe Laxton 515-494-0374or @joelaxton on IGJoe Laxton on Facebook