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Jason Herrick and his wife Caitlin decided to start playing offense for their children and the future of this country by taking control of the education they provide their children, themselves, and all the families lives they will touch through starting their own Apogee Strong campus; Apogee HoCo.Howard County, Maryland will be home to one of 50 campuses starting up in the near future all over the US. The mission of Apogee Strong is one that resonates with me deeply. Leading through example, not being afraid of failure, critical thinking, hands on learning, educating the whole family & more.Jason's story of suffering a severe concussion early in his professional soccer career left him unsure of the future of his family and his ability to provide. After being stuck of the subscription model of healthcare, and dealing with let down after let down, he realized through the help of some non-traditional medical professionals that he had the power to heal himself. It took searching out and being proactive about his care to find this solution. He now aims to provide all the families that enroll in Apogee HoCo this same gift. His leadership philosophy is to encourage, educate, and empower and he lives this in his own life and you'll be able to pick up on his care and authenticity in today's episode. Enjoy!School website:https://apogeehoco.org/Apogee HoCo InstagramApogee HoCo FacebookBooks mentioned:Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor GattoFree To Learn by Peter GrayUnschooling Rules by Clark AldrichApogee Strong DocumentarySupport the Show.Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome!If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you bring me ONE new friend to listen to the show this week. It means the world that you're willing to spread the message of Get Uncomfortable and join in this battle against mediocrity. Get your notes app ready for this one.Today I had the honor of speaking with David Olcott, founder of Samurai Success, author of Swords of Illumination, he is master certified in NLP, a business & personal coach, former trainer for Anthony Robbins, and much more. We had a fantastic conversation about his book, the technologies his company uses to help their clients achieve results in business and life like never before, manifesting your dreams, defining your values, creating a sense of destiny, and the importance of love & congruency. When I read Swords of Illumination I knew right away how powerful his book was. It is set in the Edo period of Japan and tracks the journey of young Yoshi on his path to becoming a great Samurai. It speaks directly to the human condition of finding purpose, living up to and defining your values, doing the right actions to uphold your values, and ultimately living life as the person you know you can truly be.Please be sure to check out  Samurai Success and the services they offer and David's book at the links below:Swords of Illumination- by David OlcottSamurai Success websiteSamurai Success InstagramSamurai Success on FacebookSupport the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you bring me ONE new friend to listen to the show this week. It means the world that you're willing to spread the message of Get Uncomfortable and join in this battle against mediocrity. On this fine Sunday I want to share a message that FIRED me up to get after it this week and I hope it will do the same for you. Get you in the right frame of mind to CRUSH the forces of resistance that show up daily to wear you down and subtly convince you to give up or never even try.Don't give Mr. Resistance the chance to win, beat his ass this week and see how good you feel after overcoming the challenges life presents you with this week.Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre! Thank you for tuning in again! We have a big one today with one our first return guests Nissa Cohen. Nissa and I had a great conversation about exploring alternatives to the traditional schooling model you and I are probably most familiar with. She came on the show to educate us all about Apogee Strong and what her and her husband Eric are doing by starting Apogee Omaha. Apogee is providing an alternative to the conveyor belt model of schooling.Creating competent, strong, independent thinking, creative problem solvers doesn't happen on accident and Apogee strong affiliated schools are taking that head on and providing structure to create the heroes of tomorrow.Enjoy the show!Links to learn more or support the mission:Making the Argument  episode link - The Public School Crisis with Matt BeaudreauApogee Omaha - An Apogee Strong affiliated Family Leadership Academyinfo@apogeeomaha.orgwww.apogeeomaha.orgLink to our contact form for Interested Families: https://forms.gle/EsXjtP6GiC9pX7aj7IG: @apogeeomaha (https://www.instagram.com/apogeeomaha/)FB: https://www.facebook.com/apogeeomaha/Apogee Strongwww.apogeestrong.com - for info on all of the Apogee Strong programs:Affiliate campusesMentorship programs for Men, Women, Young Men & Young WomenEducating Modern Day Heroes - Home education resource programRaising Dragon Slayers - parenting support programIG: @apogeeprogram (https://www.instagram.com/apogeeprogram/)FB: https://www.facebook.com/ApogeeProgramCo-Founders:Matt Beaudreau - @mattbeaudreau (https://www.instagram.com/mattbeaudreau/)Tim Kennedy - @timkennedymma (https://www.instagram.com/timkennedymma/)Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What is up my beautiful Get Uncomfortable compadre!Thank you so much for tuning into today's episode that I know you will love. I am joined by coach,  author, speaker, father, husband, and entrepreneur Colin Stevens.Colin played D1 basketball and later became an NBA skills trainer working with top NBA recruits and hopefuls. I loved his take on allowing things to change as the plans change and being able to keep pressing forward in the face of challenges and setbacks which is what this show is all about!Find his books here, Make Your Mark & Coachable  Colin on LinkedinColin on InstagramSupport the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review to help grow the show.If you'd like to stay up to date with the show, subscribe to our newsletter HERE. On this week's episode we are joined by Adam Spillman. Adam is a radiant beam of positivity and authenticity while sharing his story of being diagnosed with testicular cancer and hearing that he had roughly a week to live with the current progression of his cancer. Listening to his story you will hear a tale of perseverance, positivity, determination, human connection, and hope. Adam is a perfect example of taking adversity in life and not letting it completely destroy you, he shares how he leaned on his wife and friends to help him through the most difficult time in his life and now he shares his story to help people understand that you can overcome so many obstacles in your life.I feel very blessed that I was able to sit down with Adam and hear his story in detail and glean so much insight from him. The threat of losing everything can really make you realize how good you actually have it in life. Adam's InstagramAdam's WebsiteSupport the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review to help grow the show.If you'd like to stay up to date with the show, subscribe to our newsletter HERE. On today's episode I was lucky enough to it down with one of the worlds leading sports scientists, elite level coach, author, speaker and former monk, Shayamal Vallabhjee. This conversation was deep, insightful, and actionable. In my opinion Shayamal has a special talent of measuring the intangible aspects of performance instead of hoping they show up when needed. He has systems to track them, make them repeatable and use them for growth.We started off discussing spirituality and specifically some passages from the Bhagavad Gita and how it can help us all live life a little more free and less attached to the outcome. From there we went all over elite performance, mindset, psychology, and optimization of our lives. I know you will love this episode and learn some invaluable insights from the world class coach and human; Shayamal Vallabhjee.Connect with Shayamal on Instagram & Linkedin Be sure to check out his community Inside the Locker Room through the link in his Instagram bio.Shayamal's Book - Breathe, Believe, Balance Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review.I recently completely deleted my Instagram account, which may seem trivial and it actually feels stupid to even talk about it. This did cause me to realize how strongly I have been unconsciously conditioned to utilize these apps. In reality we all engage with people or systems that make us feel terrible but we keep coming back for more because we're gluttons for punishment apparently. I finally decided that is a game I don't want to play anymore and I'm not going to accept the deal they're giving me. Just because "everyone" is doing it, doesn't make it a beneficial relationship.If you've got something or someone that makes you feel like shit, cut it out of your sphere. Stop engaging with it or them because you're supposed to. Get outside and meditate, walk barefoot in the grass, spend time with family, and practice gratitude for all the great things you already have.If you'd like to stay up to date with the show, subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review.Today we have a special episode with the host of The Next Milestone Podcast; Matthew Moran. Matthew reached out to me a few months ago as he started a podcast and we have been in touch ever since. He's on a journey of growth and development and stands for what we stand for at Get Uncomfortable. We decided to join forces on this new years special episode to help you grow and crush 2024 in a truly meaningful way for you.We covered a lot of my background as well as why I think people often fail their resolutions so hopefully you don't end up making the same mistake. Enjoy todays' episode!Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review.A quick Friday episode about getting up out of bed to do your work when you don't want to. This comes from the amazing book Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor. I read the first passage of book five and it really is a great one to think and reflect on. What we are made to do, not what we want to do. You can get the Gregory Hays edition I spoke about in the episode here.I hope you enjoy this short form episode. Let me know what you think and if you'd like to see more of these.Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surrounding  cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review.Today I give a little update on how insane I've gone or thought I'd gone after our move to Florida and how we figured out that it's really just grief and a normal process we can allow to happen and give ourselves grace, easier said than done.On our recent instagram poll, the reduction in risk of cancer and how exercise plays a role took the trophy. So that's what we got into.0:45- 10:57 - How I though I'd gone insane, recognizing the grief we're felling and processing, and how I hope me relaying this experience can help if you're struggling now16:10- "Exercise snacks" (VILPA) & reduction in cancer mortality and cancer recurrence 19:18- Lactate & it's role in energy production & neurotransmitter synthesis21:49 - shear force of blood flow from exercise destroying circulating cancer cells and reducing cancer recurrance & mortality.25:45- Ideas & forms of exercise for improved health for you to start your exercise routine. Here's a few studies I found about exercise and the effect of circulating tumor cells:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8446393/https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmolb.2022.818470/fullhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6192582/Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surround cultivating more confidence in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review.This episode is jam packed with health and wellness information, so get a notebook ready! Dr. Balduzzi and I had a wide ranging discussion where we touched on dealing with the loss of a parent, his journey back to faith after, getting in sync with nature and setting our circadian rhythm, parents setting the standard for the children, light exposure, sunning testicles for increased testosterone, blood work to get done, meditation & so much more. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do as well!Dr. Balduzzi hosts his own podcast called The Fit Father Project Podcast Check out Dr. Balduzzi's websites, The Fit Father project & The Fit Mother ProjectDr. Balduzzi on YouTube The Fit Father Project InstagramSupport the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surround cultivating more confidence in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review. When I was growing up I was bullied for many years, almost daily. It was a harrowing experience that helped shape me into the man I am today, and I wouldn't change a thing about it.It drove me to find the thing I still use to this day as solace from the chaos of life, the weight room.Once I found the weights I realized I could actually overcome the shit in my way. Lifting the weights, challenging myself to keep showing up, and fucking doing the work showed me what growth was. I gained confidence to stand up for myself, I understood discipline and commitment in a real way.The simple act of taking my training seriously led me to develop new friendships, ask for what I want in life, and have the persistence to get it.My hope is that all young men who are lost or confused or bullied, get the opportunity to be challenged physically to understand the mental benefits that come along with overcoming the challenge.For me it was the weight room and getting stronger. Building muscle and physical capability will work wonders for a young man full of doubt and fear.The skill of persistence is one that can be applied for the rest of their lives.Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surround cultivating more confidence in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you share the show in some capacity. Send it to a friend, share it on social media, or email it to someone you know would enjoy it or learn from it.I woke up the other day I wanted to give up on everything. I wanted to quit. I wanted to skip the gym. I didn't want to do shit to be honest. I was ready to throw in the towel. What I do when I feel this way is, wait until tomorrow.It's that simple sometimes. Want to quit or take the day off? Fine, just do it tomorrow not today. Sometimes that's all it takes. I usually feel much better tomorrow. After sleep, after reevaluation. Wait until tomorrow.You got this.Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surround cultivating more confidence in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you share the show in some capacity. Send it to a friend, share it on social media, or email it to someone you know would enjoy it or learn from it.Choice not chance. It means not leaving your life up to chance, it comes down to you making the choice to be great. To pursue excellence.  It's taking control of yourself and your life by the choices you make everyday.So confidence comes from being in the arena. It comes from experience and learning from failure. You build confidence and self esteem by proving to yourself that you can get results in life. It's giving yourself direct evidence that you are capable and worthy of the things you want to achieve. No one can give you that and most importantly don't let anyone take that away from you.Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

I want to address the pervasive mindset of victimhood and what we can do about it. Victim consciousness is sold as an idea the should be adopted and spread through culture. It breeds hopelessness and despair and nothing more. Instead of feeling loss of control, no power over your life, and lack of creativity we can recognize that our actions, day in and day out, are the inputs that will lead to the outcomes we will have. Your current standings are a direct result of your actions over the last 30, 60, or 90 days (maybe even longer) and we have the power to control what actions we take on a daily basis. If we want to improve our situation, luckily we have the opportunity to do that by changing our daily actions. We have the power to improve. We are not victims of external circumstances, we are the masters of our own fate. What a powerful place to come from each day.Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surround cultivating more intention in your day to day life. If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you share the show in some capacity. Send it to a friend, share it on social media, or email it to someone you know would enjoy it or learn from it.I have been ruminating on the idea of being more intentional in my day to day life, even in mundane tasks. How much more enjoyment or presence can I get out everyday? The answer is probably a shit load to put it bluntly. I often find myself going through the motions in many situations. Driving, eating, being at home, and exercising all fall into autopilot often. I decided to think a little more deeply on how I can make more flow states in my life through being intentional often. I plan to cultivate more intentionality purposefully in order to really get the most out of everyday.  I want to be involved and open to what shows up. The book I'm reading: Flow- The Psychology of Optimal Experience breaks down a process to help facilitate turning any activity into a flow opportunity.A) To set an overall goal and as many subgoals are as realistically feasibleB) Find a way to measure progress in terms of the goals chosenC) Keep concentrating on what one is doing and keep making finer and finer distinctions in the challenges involved in the activityD) Develop the skills necessary to interact with the opportunities availableE) Keep raising the stakes if the activity becomes boringI'm planning on applying this to things I normally wouldn't think to do, even something as simple as walking. Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!If you would like to get a free Enlightened Athlete shirt you can do so by leaving a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.I just officially became a Floridian and we are getting settled in our new state of residence. As I begin a new journey or chapter in my life I've been reflecting on what it was that helped me achieve what I set out to do in Hastings. It's community. It's an attitude of no other options. It was the fact I burned the boats and gave myself no excuses, no plan B, only victory as the outcome.I wanted to impart some of the useful mindset shifts I've made over the years and some of the intentional work I've done that's led to me being able to surround myself with the right people. Here is the book I mentioned at the end of the episode- Flow: The Psychology of Optimal ExperienceI hope you enjoy the show.Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!If you would like to get a free Enlightened Athlete shirt you can do so by leaving a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.Today's Episode is about one of my favorite activities. Meditation.  I even recorded a guided meditation  and added it to the end of this episode!There's a lot of preconceptions surrounding this practice and some people are too unsure how to begin. My hope with this podcast episode is to introduce you to the practice of meditation by bringing it to the light and demystifying this SUPER beneficial activity of self care.Topics covered: -What meditation actually is. (In my experience) -Different methods, variations, and practices -Results from scientific research of physical, cognitive, and emotional improvements from regular meditation -Apps, teachers, books, youtube videos, audio programs, and practices to help get you startedApps referred to:-Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer, Oak meditation AppJon Kabat-Zinn MBSR Program: The program I started withSupport the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!If you would like to get a free Enlightened Athlete shirt you can do so by leaving a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.I had the opportunity to have a conversation with XPT's Director of Performance; PJ Nestler.PJ has been a high level strength & conditioning coach for elite athletes for the majority of his career. To say he understands living a high performance life would be an understatement. PJ now works with Laird Hamilton and his wife Gabby Reece as Director of performance at their company XPT as well as being the head of performance for Fitlab. XPT is where I took my performance breath work certification and couldn't believe the quality of the program. I learned so much about physiology and mechanics as it relates to breath and I kn ow you'll learn a ton from this episode. We got into the importance of a connection factor for a high performance life, the tactical games, breathing and breath work, pool training,  and breathing protocols that you can apply in your life to improve breathing efficiency.I hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as I did, Cheers!PJ's InstagramXPT websiteXPT InstagramSupport the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

If you haven't yet, I'd be forever grateful if you left us a rating or review to let others know that you love the showDave wood works with high level athletes (Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara-France) , entrepreneurs, CEO's, and everyday people like you and me to teach the mechanisms of stress, how to regulate your nervous system, and how to stay calm under pressure (the name of his life changing workshops he runs in Piha, New Zealand)You will learn A LOT in today's episode that you can apply right away in your everyday life.From Dave's Website: "Integrated training is all about identifying where you have imbalances in specific body systems that are often overlooked in traditional training methods. Two of these systems which are often the least trained are the respiratory and nervous systems. As it turns out, these are essential when it comes to remaining calm, clear and focused under stress and pressure. Integrated Training combines movement, breath-work, recovery, and mental resilience to super-charge performance and health. All wrapped in an environment that inspires and challenges you to thrive, not only in competitive environments, but in everyday life."Dave went DEEP on strategies and methods you can utilize today to start to train your body and mind to take control of stressors and how you respond to them instead of walking around in a reactive state.We got into the difference between controlled and uncontrolled stress, how to program your mindset to utilize setbacks and stress to your advantage, what the "gap" between stimulus and response is and how recognizing that will change your whole perspective on life and improve performance, mental health link with nature, ice baths, pillars of health, dealing with anxiety, procrastination, depression, avoidance and so much more.Enjoy the show!  Integrated Training WebsiteDave on LinkedInDave's Instagram-  Integrated TrainingDave's Youtube ChannelSupport the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!If you would like to get a free Enlightened Athlete shirt you can do so by leaving a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.In this weeks show I wanted to tell you about some of the cray effects I've found from completing 75HARD a program from Andy Frisella, the president of 1st Phorm.If you would like to start the program, listen to episode 208 of Real AF.What I want you to take away from this show is, if you live your life at the highest the level you possibly can you will inspire others to do the same. THAT is how we can improve lives of ourselves and all those around us. Go out and live a great life!Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!Get a free shirt by leaving a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.On todays episdoe we dive into the details surrounding aerobic endurance (cardio) training and programming.I touch on some common terms to help you understand what we're talking about, figuring out your maximal heart rate, sound program design variables, different types of training, how to structure a program and explain a sample program, and season or program organization. It's a lot of information but all things that I believe will help you on your journey to becoming the healthiest version of you. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!Support the showUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!If you share the show tag me in it and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a free shirt at the end of the month. The other way to get a free shirt is to leave a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.Today I wanted to talk about how to actually build the life you see in your dreams. It's by making the right little decisions day after day after day.You have the ability to do so. who you were is not who you have to be moving forward. You get to choose to how you show up in life from here on out. Enjoy this episode; go out and build the life you dream of.Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!First off, Happy 4th of July and I hope you have a safe and happy holiday with family and friends.Today's episode we have Jordan Bonifas back in studio to discuss feeling of worth/worthlessness and how to process these and allow space for acceptance around them, identifying values, having a vision, dreaming biug, playing full out and much more. This was a deep episode and I got a ton out of it. If you did as well, reach out to Jordan and myself and let us know what you thought about it.Reach Jordan on Instagram HERE or give him a call at 970-819-8300 to have a conversation about improving your mental attitude!Grab an Enlightened Athlete Shirt to support the show HEREUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!This is our 100th episode! I wanted to do something special for this episode and bring on a long time client and now a very dear friend of mine, Ethan, to share his story of what I would call an amazing transformation.Ethan started as a client with me at Enlightened Athlete 4 years ago and has since undergone not only a massive physical transformation; but mental & emotional transformation as well.Ethan is an amazing example of living the philosophy I talk about on this show, he lives the tenants of Get Uncomfortable. Trying new things, pushing to be better, not letting fear stop you, building a community, overcoming setbacks & taking control of your life.I wanted to bring him on and have him share the growth and improvements he's seen in his life after stepping out of his comfort zone initially using fitness as a jump off point for massive growth in all areas of his life. You are going to learn a lot in this episode of how you can implement these strategies in your own life and start to level up in a massive way by getting uncomfortable. Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my friend! I want this show to be a place where people are inspired to make their lives better and to build a local supportive community so they can rise  together. Being more fit will improve your life on multiple levels. In ways you cannot yet see or truly understand, but the first step is to start. I hope today's episode will help you get started. This is part 1- lifting- & part 2 will cover cardio training specifics, blending the two together, and structuring workout cycles for longer periods of time instead of thinking of individual workouts.Todays show is going to help you get your workouts organized the right way so you can start to actually get results and stop wasting your ever dwindling time on things that aren't helping you progress. Here's a link to grab an Enlightened Athlete T-shirtUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

Hello my friend! I am back with first episode in a month and a half and i tell you what, it feels good to be back.I decided it was time to take a break and re-center and move this show in a direction I was proud of. With that, I want to make this show a place where people can be inspired to make their lives better, to build a local supportive community so they can rise  together. That is the focus of today's episode, community. Where to find it, how to build it, how to prepare yourself to be ready when you do find it.I hope you enjoy the show and I truly want to say thank you for listening in and being a member of the Get Uncomfortable community.Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.ALSO! We are putting on another Pressure Proof workshop at the gym in Hastings, limited spots available, come learn how to better handle stress, optimize your wellbeing and become the best version of yourself. Pressure Proof Workshop RegistrationIf you want to fail on your weight loss journey or stay stuck where you're at, try to change everything all at once and burn out fast. Best way to stay fat. Focus on changing everything all at once and then give up shortly after due to overwhelm and fatigue. There's a better way to do it friends, and that is to pick ONE thing and get really consistent with that one habit change. Create little wins and set yourself up with momentum.The large majority of people who succeed on their weight loss journey are those who can get consistent with one health habit at a time and build/add new ones with the new skills they've gained.Send this episode to a friend or family member who has been struggling to identify their issue and want to get better. Someone who wants to make progress but is stuck.Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.ALSO! We are putting on another Pressure Proof workshop at the gym in Hastings, limited spots available, come learn how to better handle stress, optimize your wellbeing and become the best version of yourself. Pressure Proof Workshop RegistrationWinners and loser have the same goals. Think about it. Any person who wants to be rich will start with the same goal of; becoming rich. The difference is winners use different habits and overall systems to actually get there. While the losers keep spending time in martyrdom and coming up with excuses why shit didn't work out for them and fail to adopt new actions.So yes set goals, but focus on your habits and systems that you partake in consistently to get ahead. Then be sure to TAKE ACTION everyday. Actually do the thing you need to do. Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today's episode is with my brother Landon and we covered topics far and wide. There's some pretty powerful tips in this episode surrounding training for martial arts specifically, the importance of physical training for your mental health, thinking for yourself and forming your own opinions, and recognizing propaganda in the media.This was a new style of show where we came in with no topic ideas and just hit record. It was a really interesting conversation and we covered A LOT of ground. Enjoy the show!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today we talk about how to change your perspective to better solve problems in your life instead of playing the victim and accepting defeat immediately.This is a powerful shift in your mentality that will help you come up with creative solutions and allow you to continue moving forward.I talk about how I use float tanks to help me in this process and create some clarity and space to allow for creativity and solutions.Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today I discuss the difficult process of diving into your shadow, the part or parts of yourself you avoid or are disconnected from.  Things you avoid to recognize or feel at all. This process can be extremely scary and uncomfortable by done correctly, extremely cathartic. I hope you enjoy the episode and dive into your shadow self a little deeper.The program is called Knowing Your Shadow by Robert Augustus Masters, PhDIf you're interested in the pressure proof workshop reach out to me our Jordan and we'll get you taken care of!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today my youngest brother, Landon, returns to Get Uncomfortable to talk with me about how weak men are being sedated by video games & pornography, the dangers of ideology & indoctrination in schools, how bad vaping is, personal responsibility, and more. This was a fantastic conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as we both did. Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today we discuss common characteristics of people who successfully lose weight meaning; they lose it and keep it off without massive regain. Before that though I though it would be useful to describe Maslow's four stages of competence when learning a new skill so you understand what the process looks like when embarking on a new skill. They are as follows:1. Unconscious incompetence 2. Conscious incompetence 3. Conscious competence 4. Unconscious competence These are the stages you will go through while trying to learn how to adhere to a diet or changing your habits. Listen in to the episode for more details.I hope you enjoyed this episode and if you did share it with one other person in your life who would find it useful. Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today my youngest brother, Landon, joins me on Get Uncomfortable to talk about how the struggles, the process of life itself is the real gift, not just the achievement of a goal.We discussed a video series by Martijn Doolaard where he builds cabins in the Italian alps. I was able to pull out some insights about myself just from watching these videos and then we dove deeper into how basically anything in life can be a teacher if you're open to it.This was a really fun conversation to have and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY!Jordan Bonifas (Growth mindset - episode 81) is back on the show today to announce our collaborative stress tolerance workshop even that will be held at the Enlightened Athlete gym on February 11th 8am-12pm. The workshop is called Pressure Proof: Thriving Under Stress.This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to build a framework to better handle the stressors of life, and be able to build self awareness, self control, and ultimately self confidence. You do not need to be a high level athlete or ice bath aficionado to participate, we designed every aspect of the workshop to meet you where you're at currently and help you push past your preconceived limitations. We will teach you breathwork strategies, mental performance tools, help you identify a sympathetic nervous system response vs parasympathetic, and ultimately give you a real life practical situation to practice the newly learned skills in an ice bath and sauna session!Reach Jordan on Instagram HERE or give him a call at 970-819-8300 to have a conversation about improving your mental attitude!For more information about the workshop check out the event registration page for more info or to reserve your spot!Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned.Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you find value in the show, if you enjoy it, or learned from it; share it for me. Tell a friend about it. Share the link on your social media, share some of the clips we post on instagram, facebook, and twitter.Do you check the scale everyday with fear and then feel like shit when it doesn't say what you hoped for? I have 2 tips for you if you can't seem to lose those last 10-15 pounds, and it's driving you nuts. Here's the first thing you need to do.  STOP worrying about that shit. It's stressing you out and making you frustrated and pushing you towards giving up.Quitting is not going to help move you forward. It's going to put you back at square one again. Day one. Back to no progress. Sound fun? I didn't think so…Instead refocus on all the progress you've already made. Maybe you are sleeping better. Your clothes fit differently. You learned to cook. You set the example for your family on HEALTH (not JUST weight loss)Find positive things to focus on instead of just that fuc*ing scale!#2 - Focus on your DAILY actions and habits. That's what you can control. You can't control what the scale says everyday (water retention, sleep amount & quality, hormonal changes, stress, time of day, etc influence this.)Find ONE thing each day you can do to move yourself forward. Act as if the scale didn't exist and do the right shit you know you need to do… Some ideas:1.Eat protein at every meal2. Get 10,000 steps everyday this week.3. Drink “x” oz's of water every day this week.4. Get 8 hours of sleep5. No soda this weekYou get the idea. Refocus on what you can control and nail healthy habits, those are what will lead you to the promised land after you do them consistently.I hope this helps you continue creating massive transformation in your life!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you find value in the show, if you enjoy it, or learned from it; share it for me. Tell a friend about it. Share the link on your social media, share some of the clips we post on instagram, facebook, and twitter.I was lucky enough to sit down with Megan & have an in depth discussion about her experience in the medical field as an RN, how she feels patients may be getting let down by the medical industry as it stands today, and why she chose to completely leave the field to pursue nutrition coaching through the 1st Phorm app.In addition to completely changing her career so she could feel she was making a lasting positive impact in the lives of those she worked with; she also went on an amazing healthy journey of her own. She was able to lose 70lbs. and keep it off through lifestyle change, grit, and discipline!Megan's story is one that aligns perfectly with the decisions we advocate for here at Enlightened Athlete & Get Uncomfortable so I know you guys will love this conversation. Be sure to check out and follow Megan's InstagramCheck out Megan's Private Facebook Groupor you can find her on the 1st Phorm appSubscribe and stay tuned!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you find value in the show, if you enjoy it, or learned from it; share it for me. Tell a friend about it. Share the link on your social media, share some of the clips we post on instagram, facebook, and twitter.Today I wanted to discuss one the most prevalent gateway drugs plaguing America today, but one that is thought to be mostly benevolent. Highly Processed JUNK FOOD.Look, I know it sounds crazy but for shits sake, look at the state of the average American citizen's health. We are constantly bombarded with bright colors, fun characters, commercials, billboards, emails, and more all reminding you to snag some shitty junk food to keep your brain operating at a snails pace and keep you fat and complacent.It is absolutely an organized effort to keep you on the tit of the corporations and it's up to you as an individual to make better decisions for your family.I broke down some really scary statistics in this episode as well to illustrate the bleak state of America's health.I hope this help or brings to light how serious this issue will become in the near future.Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete websiteUntil next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you remotely with exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind Shae on Facebook HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERE

What's up Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you find value in the show, if you enjoy it, or learned from it; share it for me. Tell a friend about it. Share the link on your social media, share some of the clips we post on instagram, facebook, and twitter.Today we have Kayla Keep in Studio to break down what Orofacial Myofuntional therapy is all about and how it can help the lives of children and their parents.The range of issues associated with improper tongue posture, restricted airways and all other things orocfacial was shocking to me when she broke them all down.We covered why it's so important to breathe through your nose and stop mouth breathing, why some kids are picky eaters and how to help with that, changing the facial structure and form of the facial muscles which drastically changes the appearance of someones profile and much much more.This was such a great conversation and I learned a ton and I know you will too.If you're interested in learning more from Kayla please reach out to her at her website, https://prairielandmyo.com/or find her on FacebookBe sure to subscribe and stay tuned!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete website

What's up Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you find value in the show, if you enjoy it, or learned from it; share it for me. Tell a friend about it. Share the link on your social media, share some of the clips we post on instagram, facebook, and twitter.You do not need to settle anymore. You do not have to be complacent with mediocrity any longer. You get to make the choice TODAY to improve your life day by day. You can choose to better your circumstances, start your business, improve your mental health, and have the body you want.Commit to the process of change for the long haul. Here's the 5 keys to creating a transformation in your life.Commit to new rules & structure by following a plan, set of principles, and protocols.Know what you're aiming for = goal setting, visualization of end product.Create Mandatory Accountability.Stop compromising and finding excuses when it gets hard.Be Consistent & Disciplined.I hope this was useful to you and if it was share it with someone else who will find it useful as well, I appreciate all the sharing and tagging us in the clips!Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on twitter HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete website

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.I'm starting a December cold water exposure challenge and I hope you'll join me in this. It's a fantastic way to level up your health, mood, stress tolerance, and life overall.The point of the cold exposure challenge I presented last week is to help you and I build the skill of doing something we don't want to do everyday. It teaches you how to become a machine and overcome feelings of laziness or despair. You just do it. No matter what is going on.That's one of the most valuable skills I've ever learned and I still try to build and strengthen it regularly. If you found value in today's show, share it out for me.Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete website

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.I'm starting a December cold water exposure challenge and i hope you'll join me in this. It's a fantastic way to level up your health, mood, stress tolerance, and life overall. Here's the breakdown: Every day for the rest of DecemberWeek 1- Normal shower routine, then flip the water to cold for last :30 of your shower. Week 2- bump it up to :45 or a minuteWeek 3- :60 to :90 of cold exposureYou're going to be amazed at how good you feel and how much more you can get done when you've done something hard and uncomfortable each day. You just have to DO IT.Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete website

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Episode 81 is an episode near and dear to my heart. It's all about improving your mental performance and attitude. Jordan is working with athletes, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to improve their life and go above and beyond the average.Jordan gives us the breakdown on the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset and why it's so imperative to cultivate a growth mindset in our lives, the three rules of a growth mindset and how getting 1% better everyday can lead to HUGE successes over time.Reach Jordan on Instagram HERE or give him a call at 970-819-8300 to have a conversation about improving your mental attitude!The book he mentions in this episode is Mindset by Carol Dweck Ph.DBe sure to subscribe and stay tuned!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete website

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today I talk about the importance of stress management and how exercise is actually one of the best forms of stress management you can start immediately.Let me know what you think and I hope you start getting some regular exercise in today!

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.I discuss how important it is to build the skills needed to become healthier in life. People think there's a magic bullet out there.There isn't. Health comes from better habits & better habits come from developing the proper skills to execute on the habits you need to.It's not about what you say you're gonna do, it's not about what you think you're gonna do, it's about what you actually do each day.Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete website

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.This is the third episode in a series I think is extremely needed in society. It will be about breath; the physical action, the psychological effect & problems that arise with improper breathing mechanics, posture effects, and more.I realized severe migraines I was having were related directly to improper breathing patterns and I hope this series helps you or someone in your life find relief from chronic anxiety or a multitude of physical ailments.This episode covers 4-6-8 breathing to reduce anxiety & utilizing though reframing to remind yourself of the good you have in your life when anxiety is taking over your brain. Enjoy the show.Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the rest of this holisitc healing series!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete website

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Easy tips you can use TODAY:1. Look at food on a spectrum2.Get more protein in each day3. Slow down and eat consciouslyHope you guys enjoyed this episode, tune in Thursday for the third episode in our breath series; Breath & Anxiety

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today I dive into how fucked our food system is here in the US and why you should stop taking health advice from sick people.I talk about drinking raw milk and I'm sure that's going to send people into a tizzy but here is an article that looks at the actual numbers of illness cause by raw milk. Spoiler alert: your chances of becoming hospitalized from a bacterial illness caused by raw milk is three times less than your chance of dying in a plane crash. The other important topic I talk about today is postural improvement, specifically addressing upper crossed syndrome.This is your typical forward head, internally rotated shoulder position you see a lot of people walking around with. Text neck as the kids say.Here's a playlist I put together on youtube to show what I was talking about along with some breathing tips in the playlist. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the rest of this holisitc healing series!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete website

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today is the second episode in a series I think is extremely needed in society. It will be about breath; the physical action, the psychological effect & problems that arise with improper breathing mechanics, posture effects, and more.I realized severe migraines I was having were related directly to improper breathing patterns and I hope this series helps you or someone in your life find relief from chronic anxiety or a multitude of physical ailments.The book I mentioned is The Body Keeps the Score and the author is Bessel van der Kolk, MD.I had what Paul Chek calls an inverted breathing pattern and its extremely detrimental to your health over the long run. Here is an article and video Paul put out to help correct an inverted breathing pattern and I cover these feedback methods in today's episode.Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the rest of this holisitc healing series!Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete website