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A journey within for self leadership, personal development, mindset and awareness to do good stuff.

Bill Anthes

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    • Oct 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Coaching and Training from a place of Curiosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 49:16


    K and Bill return to the podcast with a casual and conversational approach to sharing with you the stuff they find themselves talking about, thinking about, being challenged by, and exploring.This chat is not about teaching anyone anything, but sharing personal experiences about coaching and training from a place of curiosity.

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    Michael Blevins, co-founder of nonprophet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 104:37


    Michael Blevins is the co-founder of nonprophet and creator of The Space Program. He has worked in the fitness industry for 15-years, training private clients, group fitness, directing training for movie projects, professional athletes, and sports teams, as well as publishing multiple original books and works on the methods and other breakthrough insights on the psychology and physiology of fitness.Connect with Michael at @gritandteeth and @nonprophetCheck out The Space ProgramSupport the BTE Podcast and yourself by:The DØSE BTE Gear

    Carleen Matthews, CF Games Athlete + Affiliate Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 61:19


    Carleen Matthews is an early adopter to both CrossFit and our DØSE program. Carleen is a mother, affiliate owner, Games athlete and a person who "wants in" on all things mindset. She shares her beginnings of CrossFit, after becoming sober in 2010, and her journey to and through competing at the CrossFit Games. We dig into the delicate line between being committed to the training process and what can easily become obsessive behavior and how she has used 'mindset' in getting to know her WHO. Carleen will be partaking in The Big Fish fundraising event June 9th that will last 30 hours to support veterans along with some of our other BTE friends Vincent Ruiz and Street Parking founders Miranda and Julian Alcaraz.@TeamCarleen@crossfit-st-helens@bigfish_foundationDONATE HERE - Please consider supporting Carleen's fundraising effortsIf you'd like to support the show financially, please consider these options:1. Sign up for DØSE for only $9.99/mo or $99/year2. Buy a t-shirt and rep BTE!Please subscribe, review, and share if you find this valuable.

    Karl Steadman, CrossFit OG, Flowmaster, Affiliate Liason

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 68:55


    If there was ever a CrossFit OG, Karl Steadman is it. Karl discovered CrossFit in 2003 and was immediately drawn to its counter-culture 'alternative' approach to not fitness but more importantly, a 'career' path. With curiosity and novelty driving his pursuits, Karl has dedicated his professional life to sharing the impacts of CrossFit with others. He has been an affiliate owner, has delivered over 400 CrossFit seminars, and now is the UK affiliate liaison for CrossFit HQ. In this episode we hear about his experience with the Dose, his relationship to 'doing hard things', and how he navigates fitness today. With 20 years under his belt, Karl continues to evolve and shares what 'getting better' looks like for him.Karl is on Instagram @KarlSteadman Want to do the DØSE workout Karl shares his experience with?! Head to btwntheears.com for your FREE DØSE.Please subscribe, review, and share if you find this valuable.If you'd like to support the show financially, please consider these options:1. Sign up for DØSE for only $9.99/mo or $99/year2. Buy a t-shirt and rep BTE!

    Miranda and Julian Alcaraz, Founders of Street Parking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 66:08


    Miranda and Julian started their company, Street Parking in 2016 after establishing themselves in the CrossFit community in their respective roles. Miranda as a Flowmaster for CrossFit seminar staff and CrossFit Games athlete, and Julian as a CrossFit Games athlete. Their story of building the Street Parking community and the commitment to building it, alongside their family and tight-knit staff, is inspiring to say the least. These leaders embrace authenticity, hard work and vulnerability in their work, their family and their relationship with fitness.Check out the Miranda at @fearlessmirandaJulian at @009julianStreet Parking @streetparking Sign up for the DØSE to immerse yourself in the experiences we dive into with our guests or visit our website for more.Please leave a review and share the Between the Ears Podcast if you find it valuable!

    Oakley Woodhouse, Owner of Forest Flow CrossFit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 69:59


    Oakley Woodhouse is a powerhouse of a human. She owns the incredible Forest Flow CrossFit in the UK, is a member of the CrossFit Seminar Staff team, works for The 180 Project non-profit bringing fitness and health to at risk and vulnerable populations, and is a highly accomplished athlete. Who Oakley is, though, is far deeper than her accomplishments. She is an incredible soul whose energy is contagious, story inspiring, and is certainly leaving the world a better place than she found it.Check out Oakley at @ojaywoodhouse Forest Flow CrossFit @ForestFlowCrossFitThe 180 Project @180ProjectUKSign up for the DØSE to immerse yourself in the experiences we dive into with our guests or visit our website for more.Please leave a review and share the Between the Ears Podcast if you find it valuable!

    Mike Giardina, CrossFit Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 65:50


    Michael Giardina started CrossFit in 2005. He has worked as a trainer at a CrossFit affiliate and as a CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster and Content Supervisor. He has competed at the CrossFit Games and served as a CrossFit Games Head Judge. He is a Certified CrossFit Coach (CF-L4), has a Master of Science degree in exercise physiology, a Master of Public Health degree, and works as CrossFit's Senior Manager of Health Education. Mike is a student of life and a natural fit for BTE. This conversation is packed with nuggets of fitness, education, and life wisdom. You can find Mike G on IG at mikeg_af and @crossfit Please subscribe, comment or like and check out www.btwntheears.com for information on The Dose and upcoming seminars.

    Spencer Nix, Owner of Behavior & Performance Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 82:14


    Spencer Nix, owner and chief researcher of Behavior & Performance Research joins us to discuss his 20+ year journey in the fitness industry. Spencer discusses his journey from a CrossFit affiliate owner for over a decade to the creation of BPR, which combines behavior and identity coaching with fitness and performance. Spencer shares many of the similar sentiments as we do at BTE, so a connection was bound to happen.Spencer has been in this space for a long time and actually one of my L1 instructors way back when I took my first CF L1 in 2010. He is a wealth of knowledge but it is his heart, passion, and authenticity that impresses and inspires us the most. This episode is packed with gems and like all good conversations, the hardest part was finishing it. Til next time.Instagram: @spencernix @bpr.instituteBPR Field Manual: https://amzn.to/3TmCKwwThe DOSE : Explore the Physiology of Psychology with a weekly workout for your body + mindset.

    Jason Ackerman, co-founder of Best Hour of Their Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 71:37


    Jason Ackerman, co-founder of Best Hour of Their Day, joins us to discuss creating something from passion and care without the end goal in mind first, taking on challenges to grow through fitness, parenting, the Dose, and more. Jason is an OG in the CrossFit space whose enthusiasm, positivity, and genuine care for what he believes in can inspire anyone, fitness coach or not.Jason can be found at https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/ Instagram @CoachJasonAckerman @besthouroftheirdayPlease subscribe, review, and/or share if you find this valuable.Curious in The Dose? Join for $9/month or $99 for the year at https://ethos.btwntheears.com/the-dose

    Chris Hinshaw, founder of Aerobic Capacity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 73:21


    Chris Hinshaw, founder of Aerobic Capacity, joins us to discuss coaching CrossFit Games champions, lessons learned as a professional Ironman, his experience doing The Dose workout, tools and practices to improve your endurance, and more good stuff. Chris is a wealth of knowledge, super generous with his time and energy, and packs this episode with lots of value.Chris can be found at https://www.aerobiccapacity.com/ Instagram @hinshaw363Please subscribe, review, and/or share if you find this valuable.Curious in The Dose?Join for $9/month or $99 for the year at https://ethos.btwntheears.com/the-dose

    Brian Combias: BTE Coach, Athlete, Student

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 75:01


    Brian Combias is our first coach at BTE Fitness. Brian is an accomplished athlete and student of life whose authentic coaching style makes powerful connections with clients in pursuit of their physical, mental, and emotional fitness goals.Brian is a natural fit for BTE and we dive into his story of where he comes from, how he got involved with BTE, and how he lives the ethos.

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    ETHOS Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 62:58


    K and I discuss the past weekend's seminar and event, ETHOS. We have struggled and floundered for years trying to explain what it is we do, but words just fall short. Words simply are not the primary language of BTE. But, we have to use them so we process, share, and hopefully communicate what ETHOS is, why it was a powerful weekend, and our plans for sharing this powerful experience moving forward.Next in person ETHOS at BTE is December 3-4. As of recording there are only 6 spots available.Learn more at ethos.btwntheears.comSupport the show

    Peter Crimi: Ever Forward.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 87:04


    Peter Crimi is one of the most inspirational humans Karianne and I have ever met. His story is beyond surviving against the odds of his first 72 hours. Beyond persevering against the Sisyphean like disease of spastic cerebral palsy. Beyond the impressive feats of body and mind like doing the Boston Frogman 5k swim. His story is that of how beautiful the human spirit is and how incredible our journey can be. His story is about truly living. Support the show

    Ginger Comstock: Hope, Perseverance, and an Athlete's Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 82:55


    Ginger Comstock is one of the most inspiring human beings K and I have the pleasure to know. After being diagnosed with multiple forms of arthritis at the age of 5, Ginger's body may have deteriorated but her heart and mind only grew stronger. Ginger's story is truly remarkable and she is a living embodiment of hope, showing all who interact with her it's power and what it means to have an athlete's heart. Support the show

    Andrew Kalen Daish: Professional Rugby Player, Coach, and BTE Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 108:24


    Andrew Kalen Dash (AKD) is our first international guest, joining us from Sweden. AKD's athletic endeavours include 20+ years of professional rugby at both the club and national team level as both player and now coach. He shares his story, how his experience with being a BTE athlete supports his investment in self, improves his coaching style, and serves his Who. Stick around to listen to the whole episode for a debrief on the secret Sisyphus Gauntlet 2.0, where we do a quick review of our experience doing all 4 workouts in 1 day.Support the show

    Why We Do Hard Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 64:58


    K and I discuss her recent event, the Frogman 5k swim for Team Step-Up Foundation benefiting the Navy SEAL Foundation. We dive into the meaning of this event providing a source of fuel to drive through the doubt and uncertainty, the inherent value of doing hard stuff and the concept of misogi, and what lies ahead for us in this pursuit.Support the show

    Catching Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 61:27


    K and I kick off this brand new season (joke) catching up about what we've been up to, some big changes to life, thoughts on the physical/mental training space, and a look ahead for BTE. Support the show

    4x4x48 Challenge Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 62:32


    K and I sit down to process and reflect on our 4x4x48 Challenge experiences. We ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours on behalf of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions) at the Warrior Angels Foundation fundraiser to raise money for psychedelic-assisted therapy. This event was so powerful in many ways: physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially. While we know we can't fully articulate just how transformational it was, we hope this episode gives a glimpse into what it was that everyone contributed to, supported, and helped make happen.We raised over $11k which is enough for 3 humans to receive life-saving grants through VETS. Human life is the ultimate form of currency we operate in.Much love.Bill + Khttps://vetsolutions.org/https://warriorangelsfoundation.org/waf-overview/Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

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    Psychedelic Retreat Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 87:38


    A few weeks ago I was blessed to attend a psychedelic healing retreat through VETS. Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions is a non-profit started by Amber and Marcus Capone that helps Veterans heal from TBI and  trauma through psychedelic medicine. In this episode, K and I discuss "how we got here" and linked up with VETS, what the process was/is like, my personal experience and how it was the hardest thing I have ever done,  how integration and returning to "normal life" is going, and a fundraiser we are participating in March 4-6 to help raise money for VETS so other Veterans can experience this life-changing healing modality.I am running the 4x4x48 challenge that Warriors Angels is hosting. You might recall previous BTE Podcast guest Toby Guillette talk about his experience, so I am excited to do it, represent VETS, and share in the weekend with K, too.If you would please consider donating and helping us reach our goal of raising enough for 2 Veterans to attend, it would mean the world to us and quite literally change someone's world.You can donate here: https://give.warriorangelsfoundation.org/fundraiser/3691417Thank you for your support and love!❤️

    K's Ironman Debrief: Intent and Insight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 102:57


    We kick off Season 4 debriefing K's Ironman Maryland event. She finished less than 48 hours from recording, so it is a fresh, vulnerable, insightful discussion about her experience. We discuss why she signed up, how her training went, what challenged her, inspired her, and changed within her as a result of engaging in the hardest physical event she has ever done.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Anthony Falco: Belief in Healing, Growth, and Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 83:55


    Anthony Falco is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has extensive experiencing working with individuals who are in pain and want to heal to return to living functional lives. Anthony is a student of life who has shared his  wealth of knowledge with the BTE and CF Motown communities and we thoroughly enjoyed this discussion.Among the many nuggets of wisdom Anthony shares, he touches upon the role belief has in healing, how working with clients is rooted in curiosity and service, how communication matters in how we work with others and ourselves, and more good stuff. Fun fact, Anthony was also one of, if not THE, first person to sign up for the very first BTE event, way before it is what has evolved into today.You can find Anthony on Instagram @falcophysio .Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Malcolm Salovaara: Not Your Normal Farmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 85:49


    How well do you know your farmer?In our case, he has become a friend and part of our family's life. We know his story, we trust him and his farm, and we are inspired by his pursuits and purpose.Malcolm Salovaara's story is as rare as it is inspiring.After pursuing and obtaining  an Ivy League education, Malcolm decided to choose a different path than the traditional ones his peers headed off to. He chose to pursue a passion that would require hard work, a steep learning curve, and becoming an entrepreneur simultaneously. He chose to become a farmer.Malcolm resurrected his family's farm, PK's Four Brother's Farm, in Bernardsville and began his future as our local farmer.Malcolm provides transparency on his farm in an effort to educate people about the regenerative approach he is committed to. He encourages his customers and potential customers to visit the farm so they may witness animal agriculture humanely and safely executed. His work is more than a business, it is being of service to others in an effort to make an impact in our current environmental and industrialized animal culture. We hope this episode inspires you to consider a closer look at your food, farming, and your community. We hope this episode helps you develop something Malcolm refers to as 'food literacy'.As one of Malcolm's mentors, Joel Salatin, so eloquently said: "Know your food, know your farmers, and know your kitchen."You can check out Malcolm and PK's Four Brother's Farm on Instagram @pksfourbrothersfarm or visit https://pksfourbrothersfarm.com/Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Kevin Saum: Redefining Toughness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 83:16


    How do you define toughness? What characters, images, and stories come to mind when you think of displays of toughness? As athletes, we grow up thinking toughness is never letting anything get in our way of winning. It is playing injured. It is showing up early, outworking everyone, and leaving last. It is doing anything and everything necessary to be as  best prepared come game day...and then some. The toughest are feared by their opponents, respected by their teammates, legends to their coaches, and adored by the fans.At 17, Kevin Saum was the epitome of tough. Groomed and influenced by the external validation and outcome oriented ideal of what toughness is to an athlete, he would give everything to earn this label.He did just that. And it almost killed him.After suffering a traumatic brain injury that nearly cost him his life, Kevin found himself in an entirely new fight: Who am I if I am not Kevin the toughest football player around?Kevin is one of the lucky few who survived second-impact syndrome, but his identity as a hard-nose, tough player died the night he was airlifted off the field to fight for survival.What transpired next in Kevin's life is a story of rediscovery through struggle,  how he learned to redefine what toughness truly is, and how he serves others to inspire courageous action that could very well save aspiring athlete's lives. Kevin is a true inspiration, a beautiful human, and one damn tough dude.You can listen to his podcast Heads N Tales on all podcast platforms, find him on LinkedIn, and visit his website http://www.headsntales.org/.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Omar Jabri: How Psychological Flexibility Improves Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 75:19


    Omar Jabri has been a central contributor to BTE over the past few years, despite his geographical distance. His willingness to "do the work" of raising awareness to drive action not only helps him, but he has directly helped others by honestly and openly sharing his experiences. Omar also was the first person to introduce me to the concept of psychological flexibility and how it is one of the 'whats' that BTE does. We dive into what psychological flexibility is and how developing a practice that facilitates it can, and in Omar's case HAS, directly improved relationships, both to self and others.In just another example of the serendipitous frequencies and connectedness of life, shortly after Omar shared this concept with me, another friend , BTE mainstay, and fellow podcast guest, Tim Chan, also sent an article on the subject. When 2 awesome people say the same thing, you listen.I am confident you will enjoy listening to this episode.Thank you sitting down to talk and share with us all about this powerful concept you've lived and continue to explore, Omar.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Vince Ruiz: Going Into the Darkness and Returning With Light

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 89:48


    Do not listen to this episode while doing something else. It is heavy. It is raw. It is authentic. It is strong.  It is all things Vince Ruiz embodies.After going into the darkness and nearly losing his life to the perils of addiction, Vince returned to life with a light that he now helps others shine in their own lives as a mental health professional serving in community based and private practice.This episode is not for the feint of heart, which is exactly why we are appreciative of Vince sharing who he is with us.Vince along with his wife, Mary, recently founded H-Hour, a coaching company that blends their vast personal and professional experiences working to help improve human beings.You can follow Vince on Instagram @vincent_americo and H-Hour on Facebook.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Solee Natal: "They Have No Idea of the Transformation Happening on the Inside"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 76:12


    Solee Natal is an amazing human who has graced those the BTE community with her courage to face the unknown, tenacity to challenge herself,  and willingness to be vulnerable and honest with others - something that doesn't come easy to an introvert.Solee is one of the hardest working and inspiring people I've known and anyone who has shared the BTE space with Solee knows exactly what I'm talking about.Whether it in the Practice, Immersion, Vector Project, BTE Fitness. If Solee is involved, which she almost always is, the value and benefit of the group immediately levels up.Solee has an amazing story that she continues to write.It is an honor, truly an honor, to share her story with you all. Solee, you have been a teacher to us in ways we will forever be grateful to you for.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Seeking Accepting Through Hardship: Debriefing K's BTE12 Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 80:07


    K and I sit down to debrief the morning after her BTE12 event - 12 hours of rucking, running, and carrying a sandbag. There's simplicity in these pursuits that allow for clarity of purpose, questions, and ultimately ownership of why we do hard things. If you've ever questioned yourself, I think you'll hear some nuggets of wisdom you can apply to your own journey. Most importantly, I'm proud of her :) Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Tim Chan: Living Your Who

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 84:43


    Tim Chan has been one of the most involved members of the Between the Ears virtual experience. Tim is a long time friend, former co-worker and a BTE enthusiast who has truly done the work to live his Who when it's been the hardest and mattered the most. This is a powerful, raw, vulnerable and beautiful conversation about Tim's journey through loss and discovery. He shares how he uses the tools he’s learned in the BTE Practice 1 and 2, how different movement expressions like Pole fitness help him to find joy and gratitude even in the darkest of times, and how he helped me so much when I was at my lowest without even knowing it and just by being Who he is.Tim is a remarkable human who always brings value to any discussion. When he speaks, we listen. We are grateful to share his light with everyone in this episode.You can follow Tim on Instagram @timchansd.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Toby Guillette: Orient Your Life Towards The Righteous

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 72:27


    Toby Guillette gifts us with his calm while intense, strong while gentle, steady while curious presence that is full of wisdom earned by over a decade of climbing  experience, endurance efforts, and an ongoing project that left both Karianne and I super inspired and grateful to share this space with Toby.We chat about his recent experience completing the 4x4x48 endurance event that had him running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. What's more impressive than his completion was his intention for doing this event.You'll want to listen to this episode in it's entirety as Toby graciously shares with us something beautiful, something that I won't even try to restate, that brought the episode to a close in a way that inspires hope, action, and purpose.Toby can be found on Instagram @tobyguillette Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    One Year Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 34:58


    It's been about a year of everyone's first time dealing with the challenges we've faced this past year. While we may be seeing light at the end of the tunnel physically, we must acknowledge the mental and emotional toll the past year has had and continues to have on us. Here's how we are processing this and an exercise that can help you help yourself.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    The Vulnerable Reload

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 38:38


    We all know self-care is important, so why is it so hard to actually do? What does it mean to be present and how can we practice this so that we can express it when we need it most? These are just a couple questions K and I address as we discuss her recent experience with an aggressive anxiety attack and how she worked through it.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Victimhood and Emotional Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 63:08


    K and I chat about working through some her challenges with being a victim. Nobody wants to be the victim, but victimhood is common. It is also one of the most misunderstood and inaccurately conceptualized archetypes in the personal development space. Sadly, the victim is chastised as the 'cause' for turmoil and misery, when in reality is is often a symptom of something much deeper going on. How we can see it's true utility as necessary in a very human way is the point of this podcast and to a greater extent, BTE.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    [Re}Engaging with Feeling and Intent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 64:17


    K and I are reengaging with the initial intent of this podcast to have open, vulnerable, honest, real conversations about things we personally are experiencing in the hopes it provides value to others who gift us their time of listening.We talk about how feeling as a skill shows up in our lives and the challenges we face in when we don't feel.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Is It Working?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 59:20


    An open and honest discussion about whether the overwhelming amount of information, including this podcast, is actually being applied, working, and doing anything.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Goals for 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 47:22


    K and I share some of our goals for 2021, why they matter, how 2020 went, and how you can get actioning your this year.Win From Within is a goal accomplishment virtual workshop that will educate and empower you to take action in pursuit of your goals. I just help you turn the lights on, get clear, and establish a plan to engage in. You can purchase this training for just $25 here: https://btwntheears.mykajabi.com/winfromwithinSupport the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    Bob Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 88:18


    Bob Harper joins as our very first guest to talk about his experience in the fitness and entertainment industry, nutrition, and connecting to clients in order to serve them and get results.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

    The Athlete's Mind Part 2: And Then What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 56:29


    Following up on last week's episode, we discuss the sobering question: "And then what?"The depression that comes after an intense pursuit is something that plagues many athletes and one that I have battled from athletics to leaving the military. This is a deeper dive and very personal chat about the curse of the athlete's mind.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    The Athlete's Mind part 1: The Curse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 42:56


    Athletes are revered in our culture. As a society, we look to athletes as models for commitment, hard work, and success. But there is a darker side of truly being an athlete that I have personally struggled with my whole life. This episode introduces an archetype I have been working on for a few years: The Athlete's Mind.The Athletes Mind is the all-consuming obsession one has with competing, performance, and being better.There is a duality with The Athlete's Mind that we must discuss and this episode is the beginning of a deeper dive into this archetype.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    Beginning A New Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 50:13


    "To new beginnings" is a bit of an eye-roll toast, but there's an interesting discussion to have when approaching this with curiosity. I have now been out of the military longer than I was in, and in this episode share some thoughts and experiences with beginning a new life. K and I discuss how each of us has begun anew, what it means, some challenges with expectations, and lessons learned.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    Pulling No Punches. A Rant on Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 45:38


    K and I don't pull any punches on this rant about mental health, taking action and growing in this no bullshit episode. This might rub some the wrong way and it might be exactly what some need to hear. Wherever you fall on this continuum, we encourage you to apply what we talk about to your own pursuits with honesty and intention.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    Prioritizing Good Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 37:28


    There is an abundance of 'good stuff' out there to do to improve your physical, mental, emotional, and more fitness pursuits. There are so many 'best practices' that it is often overwhelming for folks to prioritize and action ANY of them, let alone ALL of them. The result of this is usually not good...In this episode we share some thoughts about how to prioritize the good stuff and not just have it be checking the box, adding more stress/less return, and some approaches we find helpful for ourselves and our clients.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    The Answer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 32:59


    How do you answer the questions you ask yourself? When do you 'know' what the answer is? K and I discuss the 2 categories of answers that accompany big questions. To be clear: this episode will not tell you the what the answer is, but hopefully helps you when you ask yourself the most important questions along your Path.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    Agency & Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 37:49


    K and I discuss what these mean, why they are important, and how you can build agency to make better choices. BTE Fitness presents daily opportunities to build agency and strengthen the power of choice. The gym is our laboratory and proving ground for personal development, but make no mistake about it - the intent is to improve life outside the gym. Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    The Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 40:17


    The Path is the pursuit of getting to know who you are. This doesn't happen overnight or through a 'one and done' activity, rather a continued engagement in living your life with presence, awareness, and connection. We discuss The Path, why it may be challenging to remain on it, and how we can travel along it to continue to get to know and express who we are.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 57:04


    Fear is a powerful driver in our lives and we can use it to drive positive action IF we understand it. Raising our awareness and understanding of fear requires having a better conversation about it, it's origin, source, and influence in how we engage with life. The intent of this episode is to start this more purposeful conversation.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    Announcing The VECTOR PROJECT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 41:42


    Fired up to announce The VECTOR PROJECT, a 10-week program that focuses on your mindset, goals, and purpose, culminating in an in-person or remote event.K and I discuss why we are doing this, the value of training for something specific, and some of the real value in the pursuit.If interested, email bill@btwntheears.com.Vector: Having direction and magnitude, especially as determining the position of 1 point in space relative to another.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    Fitness Upgraded

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 70:07


    K and I explore and explain what we mean by saying BTE Fitness provides individuals upgraded fitness.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    "How to Overcome Adversity Like a Green Beret"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 38:02


    I put this in quotes to make fun of myself and this kind of headline. For whatever reason, people look to the military, especially those who have served in a special operations unit, as subject matter experts on mindset, mental toughness, resiliency, perseverance, etc. The question is often phrased as "How do I overcome and navigate through adversity in my life like you did in whatever I think was 'hard' when you were in yours?". I'm calling out all the fancy, good sounding, politically correct, cleanly packaged and sellable recipes, formulas, rules, and checklists that make for a nice keynote presentation. I will share with you something that works better than whatever doctrine someone repeats. It will likely take you off guard and might even offend you a little a little bit. If it does, you need it more than you know ;)Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    The Big 3 Stress Influencers: Novelty. Uncertainty. Uncontrollability.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 52:18


    If you've been alive in the past 4 months, you've been subject to the Big 3 Stress influencers and need to listen to this episode. We dive into how these influences have universally influenced everyone, their impact on our systems, how their influence has presented common responses across diverse clients, and what you can do about them.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    The Background Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 66:42


    Why was BTE created? How did it get started? What did it look like then? What does it look like now? How does it work? Hopefully this episode provides you some cool background info and insight into the evolution of BTE, which is an on-going process.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

    Giving Change a Chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 56:04


    K and I discuss the recent changes to CrossFit ownership and how the past 3 weeks have influenced us personally and what we have observed and learned. While this is still an on-going process, we believe in the title of this podcast to be true in so many areas in life.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/btepractice)

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