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Just a twentysomething trying to figure it out.

Angelo Kelly


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 244 EPISODES

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    The Better than Yesterday podcast is a truly remarkable way to kickstart your day and find the motivation to be better than you were yesterday. Hosted by Angelo, this podcast offers a refreshing perspective on life and shares valuable insights on fitness, friendships, relationships, and personal growth. As a 40-something year old man, I find it incredibly relatable and inspiring to hear Angelo's ideas aligning with my own.

    One of the best aspects of The Better than Yesterday podcast is Angelo's progression with his interviews. He has a knack for conducting conversations that feel like you're listening in on a discussion between friends. This authenticity creates a welcoming atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout each episode. Moreover, Angelo's commitment to sharing his own journey through life adds an extra layer of connection between him and his listeners. It's both inspiring and motivating to witness someone giving their all in this game of life.

    Another aspect that sets this podcast apart is Angelo's inclusion of book discussions. It's clear that he values the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement, making it evident through his recommendations and segments on books he's reading. This provides listeners with the opportunity to expand their knowledge in various areas of life and embrace all that life has to offer.

    While The Better than Yesterday podcast excels in many regards, there are minimal drawbacks worth mentioning. Sometimes, certain topics or discussions may not resonate with every listener due to personal preferences or individual circumstances. However, this can be expected with any podcast as content will naturally cater more towards specific interests.

    In conclusion, The Better than Yesterday podcast is a phenomenal source of motivation, inspiration, and personal growth. Angelo's genuine approach makes it feel like you're having conversations with a close friend who genuinely cares about your progress in life. Whether you're looking for guidance on fitness goals or seeking wisdom in navigating relationships, this podcast has it all. I highly recommend tuning in and embarking on a journey of self-improvement alongside Angelo.



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    Latest episodes from Better than Yesterday

    244. Jess Johns-Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 68:46


    Jess is a therapist, yoga teacher, and masters olympic weightlifter. We talk about getting into weightlifting, tips to get connected in the modern world, breath, yoga, and much more!Jess | Website | RetreatAngelo | Podcast

    243. Will Edmonds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 56:10


    Will Edmonds is the Director of Communications for USA Weightlifting. Over the past two years, he's done an incredible job shaping the media for American weightlifting. We got into his creative process, competing for the first time, plans for LA 2028, and much more!Will | USA Weightlifting | Angelo

    242. Kevin Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 79:37


    Kevin Schneider is former college baseball coach, founder of Emery Glove Co., and speaker with Under The Brim. We dive deep into his coaching career, dealing with anxiety/panic attacks, sobriety, what we get wrong with mental performance and young athletes, and much more!

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    241. Taylor Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 44:54


    Taylor Williams drops back on the show to talk all things opening CrossFit Hungry Dog Athletics. We also got into the art of coaching, imposter syndrome, staying authentic and much more!Taylor | Gym Website | Angelo

    240. Matthew McCullough

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 74:29


    Matthew McCullough is a 73kg weightlifter, coach, and personal trainer. We got into what it takes to compete at the international level, how to stay disciplined while having fun, creating routines in competition, getting suspended for taking pre workout, and much more!

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    239. Daniel West

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 73:36


    Daniel West is an owner of Pure Health Performance, Strength and Conditioning coach, and athlete. We dove into Daniel's journey to become a strength coach and gym owner after deciding to leave his premed program. We also went deep on coaching humans over athletes, pulling potential out of kids, and much more!Daniel | Pure Health Performance | Angelo

    238. Alexa Mina

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 57:26


    The podcast is finally back! Alexa of Cedars Nutrition joins us this week to talk all things fueling for weightlifting performance. We got into the new weight classes, how to know if you're cutting too often, starting her business, overcoming a traumatic injury, and so much more. Alexa | Cedars | Angelo

    237. Nick Albert of The Classic Lifts - Coming back to weightlifting, Doping debate, Having fun in training

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 76:28


    Nick Albert is the host of The Classic Lifts Podcast. After winning the title of Mr. Weightlifting and the Florida State Championship in 2008, Nick is getting back into the sport after an extended layoff. We talk about his return, starting his podcast, doping, and more! The Classic Lifts Podcast | Instagram Angelo

    236. Mia Rasmussen - Burnout in weightlifting, Longevity, Sustainable nutrition habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 81:08


    Mia Rasmussen is a CrossFit athlete and nutrition coach. We talk about getting burned out in weightlifting, staying away from health hacks, and foundations for good nutrition & health! Mia | Website Angelo | Pod

    235. Chauncey Carroll - Competitive climbing, Setting an example for your kids, Avoiding quick fixes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 57:44


    Chauncey Carroll is a former competitive climbing athlete, CrossFit coach, and the owner of PeakFit Coaching. She joins the show to talk about her climbing career, transitioning out of public health, setting an example for your kids, and much more! Angelo | Pod | Substack Chauncey | PeakFit Coaching

    234. Wes Richardson - Snatchin Snacks, The creative process, Longevity in weightlifting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 61:01


    Wes Richardson, the man behind the popular Instagram page @Snatchinsnacks, joins the show to talk motion graphics, his creative process, and of course, weightlifting! Wes | Angelo | Pod | Substack

    233. Justin Rosas - Rose Coffee Co, Being a professional, Managing training during life changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 54:27


    Justin Rosas joins the show to talk about starting his coffee business, Rose Coffee Co. We talk about getting started, taking the business seriously, and how he's managing his weightlifting training. Justin | Rose Coffee | Angelo | Pod

    232. Solo - Getting out of a funk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 20:03


    On this week's episode, I'm diving into the recent funk I've been in with the podcast and in life. I hope this is helpful to anyone who feels stuck. Angelo | Pod | Barbell Drop | Substack

    231. Maci Winn (Part 2!) - Coming back from injury, Positive thinking, Creating your own timeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 50:01


    Maci is a National Champion weightlifter and PhD student. She is in the process of coming back from a broken leg suffered at the 2022 National Championships. In her first big competition back, she took home some bronze medals! Maci | Angelo | Podcast | Substack

    230. We moved again, The importance of not quitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 41:23


    We're back! Thanks so much for tuning in! Podcast IG

    229. Dr. Chris O'Neal - Becoming a physical therapist, Learning to communicate, The effects of the brain on pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 113:48


    Chris O'Neal is a physical therapist in Colorado Springs and all around great dude. Thanks for joining us this week! Chris | Paragon Angelo | Pod | Substack Check out my new Podcast w/ Cory O'Connor The Barbell Drop

    228. Eli Alvarado - Going all in on creating, Finding happiness in weightlifting, ChatGPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 85:33


    Eli is a social media manager, content creator, weightlifter, and all around great human. Eli | Create | Bexar Angelo | Pod | Substack

    227. Lunch Break Chat - Moving to Texas, Consistency, Staying on track during the holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 34:22


    Dana and I pop on for a quick lunch break chat with some life updates. Hope you enjoy! Angelo | Dana | Pod | Substack

    226. Tony Ashford - Balancing weightlifting with the military, Making content, Finding your hobbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 63:49


    Tony Ashford is a weightlifter and content creator, also while balancing being in the Army. Tony | YouTube Angelo | Pod | Substack

    225. Meagan O'Connor - Nutrition for Olympic Weightlifting, Picking the right weight class, Fueling Team USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 56:46


    Meagan is a registered dietician, USA Weightlifting's Performance Nutritionist, and the owner of Plate to Platform. Meagan | Angelo | Pod | Substack

    224. Rachel Kenney - Starting Jiu-jitsu, The importance of self-defense, Finding your passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 64:25


    Rachel Kenney is a Jiu-jitsu athlete, nutrition coach, and all-around badass.  Rachel Angelo | Pod | Substack

    223. Andrew Stegelmann - Building a weightlifting team, Predicting injury, What we get wrong about pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 95:34


    Andrew Stegelmann is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and weightlifting coach. On the show, we talk about his experience building a weightlifting team, training at West Side Barbell, what we get wrong about pain, and much more! Andrew | Website Angelo | Podcast | Substack

    222. Cory O'Connor - Weightlifting mindset, Cheat codes for remote athletes, Training with high level athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 91:23


    Cory is a 73kg weightlifter and member of the US Air Force. He is the host of the Power or Nah Podcast. Cory | Podcast Angelo | Substack | Pod IG

    221. Colorado Life, Hiking, CrossFit Games Weightlifting Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 51:14


    Dana and I are back with a little life update. We've been hiking a lot in Colorado with a big trip up to Pike's Peak coming up! Sorry about the nose sniffles. Substack | Pod | Angelo

    220. Joelle Emery - Nationals, Balancing competing and coaching, Coming back from injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 57:30


    Joelle is a 59kg weightlifter and USAW National Level Coach. Joelle | Pod | Angelo | Substack

    219. We finally moved, USAW Nationals week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 51:12


    Dana and I talk about the move, competing at Nationals in less than a week, and more! Angelo | Pod | Substack

    218. Importance of hobbies in relationships, Training with intention, Moving Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 28:08


    This week, Dana and I talk the importance of sharing a hobby, training the Olympic lifts with intention, and some quick updates on our move! Angelo | Dana | Pod | Substack

    217. Celia Gold - Competing for Team Israel, Being proud of your accomplishments, Switching from CrossFit to Weightlifting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 56:57


    Celia Gold is a 71kg weightlifter competing for Team Israel. She is working for a shot to compete in the 2024 Olympics. Celia | Angelo | Pod | Substack

    216. Danielle Gunnin - Pan Ams, Cutting a weight class, Mentally preparing for competition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 65:35


    Danielle Gunnin is a 59kg weightlifter for Team USA.  ⁠Danielle⁠ | ⁠Atlas Weightlifting⁠ ⁠Angelo⁠ | ⁠Podcast⁠ | ⁠Substack⁠

    215. Callista Lang - CrossFit Semifinals, Gaining experience competing, Discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 58:51


    Callista Lang is a CrossFit athlete and coach. She competes at her 3rd straight semifinal on May 19th! Callista | Angelo | Podcast | Substack

    214. Moving updates, Gym pet peeves, Consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 34:09


    This week, Dana and I go into our move coming up and some more life updates! Angelo | Podcast | Substack | YouTube

    213. Danielle Colan - The Mental Game of Weightlifting, Being present during competition, Career-ending injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 54:33


    Danielle Colan has worn many hats. Most recently, she is a World Champion masters weightlifter and Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Follow Danielle | Website Angelo | Pod | Substack | YouTube

    212. Melanie Lin - Behind the Virus brand, Marketing yourself as an athlete, Starting weightlifting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 61:35


    Melanie Lin is the head of global sales and partnerships at Virus International. Virus is a brand that every weightlifter should know. https://virusintl.com/pages/custom-collective Connect Email Melanie | Custom Collective Angelo | Pod | Substack | YouTube

    211. Corey Renbarger - Breathwork, Creating good stress, Power of placebo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 50:28


    Corey Renbarger is a Breathwork instructor and personal trainer. I recently had the pleasure of taking his class at Breathe Degrees in Carlsbad, CA. On the show, Corey discusses how he got into coaching, the power of getting uncomfortable, his daily habits and routines, and much more. Corey | Breathe Degrees | Angelo | Pod | YouTube | Substack

    210. Stephanie McConnell - From Addiction to Gym Owner, Enjoying the Process, Decision Fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 56:51


    This week, I'm joined by Stephanie McConnell, Co-Owner of CrossFit Reconstructed. Steph tells her powerful story battling addiction and homelessness to becoming a gym-owner, competitive athlete, and coach. Connect Steph | CF Reconstructed Angelo | Pod | Substack | YouTube

    209. Arnold Classic/Masters Nationals Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 48:03


    Dana and I break down our most recent weightlifting meets. Dana | Angelo | Substack | YouTube | Podcast

    208. Jen Z - Jiu-jitsu wisdom, Learning from losses, Striving for progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 63:17


    Jennifer Zanotti-Ferrari is a black belt in jiu-jitsu, school owner, podcast host, writer and more. Connect with Us Jen | Website | Substack | Podcast Angelo | Podcast | YouTube | Substack

    207. Haley Martinez - From Bodybuilding to holistic wellness, Taking ownership for your health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 66:27


    Haley Martinez is a bodybuilding competitor and holistic wellness practitioner. Connect With Us Haley | Primal Practice | Angelo | Substack | Pod | YouTube

    206. Arnold Classic Preview, Consistency vs. quality, Mindset for injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 36:29


    This week, we're talking about the upcoming Arnold Classic. It will be my first time stepping back on the platform in almost a year and the first time on a national stage since last years Arnold. Dana also covers having the right mindset for an injury. Follow Us Dana | Angelo | Substack | YouTube | Podcast

    205. Hunter Harrison - Setbacks in weightlifting, Pre-lift routines, Training for longevity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 51:09


    Hunter Harrison is a Team USA weightlifter in the 71kg weight class and nutrition coach. Connect with Us Hunter Angelo | Podcast | Substack | YouTube

    204. Taylor Palm - Fueling for performance, Optimizing stress, High level athlete relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 64:01


    Taylor Palm is a CrossFit athlete and a nutrition coach. She has her masters degree in nutrition and human performance. Connect with Us Taylor | Ingrained Angelo | Podcast

    203. Max Aita & Joshua Gibson - The art of coaching, Traits of American Recordholders, Weightlifter's Guide to the Snatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 61:52


    Max Aita and Joshua Gibson are weightlifting coaches. They just released their new eBook, “The Weightlifters Guide to the Snatch.” Get the Book Follow Max | Josh Follow Angelo | Pod | YouTube | Substack

    202. San Diego, The power of breath, Caring less about other's opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 43:44


    Dana pops on the show to talk about our recent travels to San Diego. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe/follow the show and leave a rating! Follow Dana | Angelo | Pod

    201. Cory O'Connor - Balancing the military with weightlifting, Competition mindset, Always having fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 75:44


    Cory O'Connor is a 73 kg weightlifter and serves in the Air Force. He just started a new podcast. Listen here. Follow Cory Follow Angelo | Podcast

    200. Whoop review, How to be successful at anything, Mastery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 34:36


    On the show, Dana and I discuss how I fell for another marketing scheme, changing your metrics of success in weightlifting, how to commit to something without worrying about the outcome, and much more! Follow Dana | Angelo | Podcast

    199. Carly Gianotti - Quitting weightlifting, Competing in CrossFit, Reaching your full potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 62:15


    Carly Gianotti is a CrossFit athlete. After winning the junior national championships as a weightlifter, she decided to jump headfirst into CrossFit in homes of making the games. Follow Carly Follow Angelo | Pod

    198. Brandon Victorian - AO Finals Recap, Competing for Team USA, Mental game

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 57:32


    Brandon Victorian is an 81kg weightlifter. He most recently took home gold at the American Open Finals. Follow Brandon Follow Angelo | Podcast

    197. Shelby Pflug - AO Finals, Competition mindset, Importance of recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 54:48


    Shelby Pflug is a weightlifting athlete. She has competed for Team USA and most recently placed 2nd at the American Open Finals. Follow Shelby Follow Angelo | Podcast

    196. Aleks Salkin - Kettlebells & Bodyweight training, The importance of feeling strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 53:46


    Aleks Salkin is a Kettlebell and Bodyweight trainer. On the show, we dive into how to add kettlebells into your training, showing up when you don't feel like it, why more people need to feel strong, and much more. Follow Aleks | YouTube | 9 minute challenge Follow Angelo | Podcast

    195. Mike Ciunci - 75 Hard, Getting hit by a car, Best part of traveling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 92:23


    Mike Ciunci joins the show this week. Mike is a good friend of mine and has been supporting the podcast for the last couple years. He tells some crazy life stories about getting hit by a car on his bike, going through traumatic brain injuries, traveling the world, and much more. 
Follow Mike Follow Angelo | Podcast

    194. Annie Knabb - CrossFit, Politics, Learning to be yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 88:44


    Annie Knabb is a CrossFit athlete and nutrition coach. On the show, we talk about her journey into CrossFit, getting involved in politics, how to empathize with people who disagree with you, regenerative farming, and much more! Follow Us Annie | Political Page Angelo | Podcast

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