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Hungry for success is a deep dive into the stories behind health and fitness transformations. You'll hear from the people who have put in the work and the experts who helped them, to find out the good, bad, and ugly of making extraordinary changes.

Michael Phelps


    • May 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 4m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    42. Aaron G - Crushingketo84

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 82:22


    On this episode, Aaron and I discussed his incredible weight loss transformation, drastically changing your mindset, and some of the people we look to for inspiration.

    41. Chelsea Stegman RD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 49:16


    On this episode, Registered Dietitian Chelsea Stegman and I discussed adrenal health, sleep, supplementation, and much more! Check out Chelsea and her coaching services on her website. www.chelseastegmanrd.com

    EP. 40 Lessons from the 12 week transformation challenge and strategy for maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 33:27


    Welcome back to the Hungry for Success podcast. On my first solo episode I discussed the 10 lessons I learned while doing a 12 week transformation challenge and my strategy for tackling maintenance! If you like the episode share it!

    39. Shawn Donaldson - The Morning Lifter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 64:33


    On this weeks episode, I sat down and talked with Shawn Donaldson Aka the Morning Lifter to discuss his weight-loss transformation, his incredible home gym, his brand the morning lifter, leadership, and much more! Check out Shawn on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/morninglifter/ (Morning Lifter )

    38. Willie Gillis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 59:06


    On this episode, Willie and I discussed his incredible weight-loss journey, his daily gratitude list, and much more! Check out Willie on Instagram @williegillis

    37. Alyssa Burwell @Sleeven_tyler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 76:04


    On this week's episode, I got to talk to Alyssa about her incredible weight-loss journey, how she's maintained during covid, gaining confidence during weight-loss and much more. Check her out on Instagram @Sleeven_tyler

    36. David Roden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 60:20


    On this episode Michael and David Roden AKA @Fit_Drock talked about his incredible 200lb transformation, journey into bodybuilding, and the Accountability Life Group.

    35. Gormy Goes Keto!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 63:17


    On this episode, Michael and Mike Gorman AKA Gormy sat down to talk about his epic weight-loss journey! Check out Gormy's podcast, social media, and coaching at the link below! https://linktr.ee/gormy_goes_keto (@Gormygoesketo)

    34. Dr. Nick Nwabueze is the fittest doc!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 73:38


    On this very special episode, I got to sit down with Dr. Nick Nwabueze and talk about all sorts of fitness and health related topics. We discussed why some doctors might or might not comment on your weight, weigh-loss tactics, and how a change in life style can drastically improve your health. Check out Dr. Nick https://www.instagram.com/thefittestdoc/ (@thefittestdoc)

    33. Mike Farr - @SilentMikke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 63:47


    On this episode I sat down with Mike Farr AKA Silent Mike to talk about weight-loss, how to get started in the gym, and some of the confusion created by social media. Mike's content has been a big part of my journey over the years and I highly suggest that you check him out. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SilentMike95 (Silent Mike ) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ (@Silentmikke) Training: https://kizentraining.com/blog/224328/itsallaboutrecovery (Kizen Training) Clothing: https://3sb.co (Good Company ) Gym: https://www.instagram.com/3rdstreetbarbell/ (@3rdstreetbarbell) Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/50percentfacts/ (50percentfacts )

    32. Frank Markosek - @frankislosingweight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 52:47


    On this episode, Michael talked with Frank about his 300lb weight-loss in less than 2 years. This is a story you don't want to miss! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankislosingweight/ (@frankislosingweight)

    31. Weight-loss Maintenance with Denise Barac

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 68:48


    On this episode, Denise and I talked about our experiences with maintenance, some of the common pitfalls, and tips to make your maintenance journey more successful. check out Denise on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scaling_down_rny/ (@scaling_down_rny)

    30. Ryan Chronister - Ryan Runs A Maraton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 48:51


    On this episode, Ryan and about his amazing physical transformation. Ryan went from over 400lbs to running marathons and strength training like a mad man. Be sure to check out Ryan on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryan_runs_marathon/ (Ryan_runs_marathon)

    29. Ben Phelps AKA Primal Bro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 83:09


    On this weeks episode, Michael talked with Ben Phelps about losing over 100lbs, fixing the mental side of the equation, and becoming a competitive BJJ athlete. Check Ben out athttps://www.instagram.com/primalbro/ ( @primalbro) on instagram and his podcast Primal Bro Cast!

    28. Tamar Wiener - Women Who Lift Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 78:18


    On this episode, Michael sat down with Tamar Wiener, Co-founder of the Women Who Lift Israel Facebook group. During the episode we discussed how intimidating the gym can be for ladies and how men and women can work together to fix the issue, how strength training can increase your confidence and Tamar's recovery from a freak accident! Check out Tamar on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ta_mar_ush/ (@ta_mar_ush)

    27. Matt Vincent - Spread HVIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 67:19


    On this episode of the Hungry for Success podcast, Michael and Matt Vincent had and intriguing conversation about pushing your boundaries, chasing your dreams even when things get dark, and how to get started pumping iron. Matt is the a multiple time Highland games world champion, owner of HVIII brand goods, and host of the UMSO podcast. If you want to find out more about Matt check him out on social media. PERSONAL IG: https://www.instagram.com/ihviiimattvincent/ (IHVIIIMATTVINCENT ) WEBSITE: https://www.thehviii.com (HVIII BRAND GOODS) YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/mvincent4130 (MATT VINCENT )

    26. Nick Shaw - "Consistently good is better than occasionally perfect"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 60:41


    On this episode, Michael has a very informative conversation with Nick Shaw, CEO of RP strength, host of the RP strength podcast and author of Fit For Success. During this conversation we covered a lot of topics, including how to be more successful, weight training, nutrition, and much much more! Nick Shaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick.shaw.rp/ (Nick.shaw.rp) RP Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpstrength/ (rpstrength ) Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LT1GRWP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (Fit For Success) (Amazon) Book: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/fit-for-success-hardcover (Fit For Success) (RP)

    25. Jeremy's 120lbs down and just getting started!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 52:17


    On this episode of the podcast, Jeremy and I discussed his 120lb weight-loss, his recently weight-loss surgery, and much more! Check Jeremy out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/maddysdaddy_vsg/ (maddysdaddy_VSG)

    24. Denise IS BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 80:31


    On this episode, Michael sat down with returning guest Denise and talked about COVID, the progress she's made over the last 5 months, and the top 10 best fitness/health advise! Check out Denise on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/scaling_down_rny/ (Scaling_down_rny )

    23. Sarah Illouz - Women who lift Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 71:45


    On this weeks episode, Michael got to sit down with Sarah to discuss here incredible weight-loss journey, CrossFit, diet culture, and lots more!! Be sure to check out Sarah on instagram https://www.instagram.com/hakolisbeautiful/ (hakolisbeautiful) and her amazing https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F927819437734116%2F%3Fref%3Dshare&e=ATMHJVE_qs4Vi577FcHGfomK47hMzPWpjVlzkK_7EHQctTsrEX1vxUFN23ReSFhl2o4HJmSlYyO2VufvgJ74j-Zw85dCHYg10THEJJ8&s=1 (women who lift community!)

    22.Robert Richardson II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 58:12


    On this episode, Michael sat down with Robert to discuss his 130lb weight-loss, large social media following, and his time on the biggest loser. Check out Robert on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fitrichinfaith/ (fitrichinfaith) and https://www.instagram.com/transformationfitnation/ (Transformationfitnation)

    21. Erika Daugherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 82:32


    On this episode, my good friend Erika and I talk about her personal fitness journey, girls who are scared of getting bulky, toxic relationships with the scale and much much more! Check Erika out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ekarle_daugherty/ (@ekarle_daugherty)

    20. Jen - Sugar Gliders and Crock pots!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 75:47


    On this episode, Michael sits down with Jen and discusses a wide variety of topics including Jen's massive weight-loss, the highs and lows of having a goal driven personality, and the negative perceptions of over weight people. Be sure to checkout Jen and her weight-loss/running Journey on instagram https://www.instagram.com/youearnevery_mile/ (@youearnevery_mile )

    19. Jeancarlo Danies lost 200lbs in just 16 months!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 60:23


    On this episode, Michael and JC sat down to discuss how JC has lost over 200lbs in just 16 months and won his first bodybuilding show! We also discussed the major wake up call he got from his doctor, his passion for sharing his story, and his big time goals! Check JC out on instagram https://www.instagram.com/fatfree.jc/ (@fatfree.jc) and on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLLP1deur6vlFsmPLt5a6Sw (Fat Free with JC)

    18. Brett Yoh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 58:54


    On this episode, Michael sat down with Brett Yoh to discuss his 200lb weight loss and his 150 plus days of getting in 10k or more steps. We spoke a lot about consistency, goals, and nutrition! Check out Brett on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/becomingbrett/?hl=en (@becomingbrett )

    17. Joshua Settlage & The Daily Discipline Manifesto

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 75:46


    On this episode, Michael sat down with Josh Settlage also know as #TheBJJStrengthCoach and the host of The Daily Discipline Manifesto for a conversation all about how discipline and how it can help you be more successful in any journey. Be sure to check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-discipline-manifesto-podcast/id1464014570 (The Daily Discipline Manifesto) and Josh's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joshuasettlage/?hl=en (@joshuasettlage )

    16. John Arpino

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 58:11


    On this episode, I had a very interesting conversation with John Arpino who has lost well over 250lbs and has been fighting for his life since day 1. During this episode we also discusses self accountability, weight-loss surgery, and all the ways John is helping the fitness community. Be sure to check out John's Accountable Life Group podcast, instagram, and discord server. https://open.spotify.com/show/31r4MEd3guDXPNkmEZJIao (ALG PODCAST) https://open.spotify.com/show/31r4MEd3guDXPNkmEZJIao (ALG Instagram) https://open.spotify.com/show/31r4MEd3guDXPNkmEZJIao (jarps_journey )

    15. Jeff (@running_my_best_life13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 52:56


    On this episode, Michael sat down with Jeff to discuss his 210 lb weight-loss and his new found love for running. During this episode we also discussed weight-loss surgery, building a community, and much more. Be sure to check Jeff out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/running_my_best_life13/?hl=en (@running_my_best_life13)

    14. Hadi Doumit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 61:34


    On this episode Michael Talked to Hadi Doumit about how a health scare send Hadi on a journey to lose close to 200lbs in one year! We also discussed Hadi's Journey to the powerlifting stage and training with Mark and Chris Bell! Be sure to check out Hadi and his delicious looking food on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_carnivore_chef/ (@the_carnivore_chef)

    13. Tony Sanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 71:04


    On this episode of the show, Michael sat down with Tony Sanders to discuss his 220lb weight-loss, goals of getting on the bodybuilding stage, and the importance of self reflection. Be sure to check Tony out on instagrm https://www.instagram.com/tsand76/ (Tsands76)

    12. Chase Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 69:43


    On this episode, Michael sat down with Chase Smith to discuss his 180lb weight-loss journey. We also discussed the good and bad that comes with tracking calories, setting goals, and the mindset change required to make big change! Be sure to check Chase out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/?hl=en (@changing_chase) and https://www.chasesmithnutrition.com (https://www.chasesmithnutrition.com)

    11. David Herrera

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 76:06


    On this episode, Michael sat down with David Herrera who has lost over 100lbs with by following the KETO diet and using intermittent fasting. Check out David on Instagram for motivation and coaching. https://www.instagram.com/keto__d/?hl=en (@keto__d)

    10. Chelsea Stegman, MS, RD, LD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 44:38


    On this episode of the podcast, Michael sat down with Registered Dietitian Chelsea Stegman to discuss a wide variety of topics! Be sure to check out Chelsea's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chelseastegmanrd/?hl=en (@chelseastegmanrd) and her website https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chelseastegmanrd.com%2F&e=ATMDVsNIXUV1VZeb8E3ya3PluYoRHdYl-Vbcdmeeo1rseXQoKHHmuqQ5gF5qa7oERLdoPg3Z6sMP-eQ8CXDQick&s=1 (www.chelseastegmanrd.com)

    9. Michael and Brittany

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 65:56


    On this episode, we changed things up and I was interviewed by my wife, Brittany Phelps. We discussed our goals, weight training, and she helped me tell my weight-loss story. If you like the show be sure to follow us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hungryforsuccesspodcast/?hl=en (Hungry for success podcast )

    8. Justin Weber

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 74:44


    Michael sits down with Justin Weber to discuss how he's lost an extreme amount of weight, wrote a cook book, and lives a vegan life style. Be sure to check out Justin's instagram https://www.instagram.com/crowmoonkitchen/ (Crowmoonkitchen) and his book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647396182?ref_=maas_adg_31ECF32C3DFF4CF22F6D66163149125D_afap_abs&ref=mm_d3380136-534c-438a-b052-61968f54e587&utm_campaign=9781647396183&utm_medium=bitly&utm_source=Website+non+affiliate (The WFPB cook book) Thank You for continuing to listen and support the show!

    7. Kylie Hansen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 57:02


    On this episode Michael sits down with Kylie Hansen to discuss how she's lost 100lbs and been able to maintain her weight-loss while her and her family live in a camper. During this conversation we discussed many topics including, weigh-loss, mental health, and setting goals. Be sure to check Kylie out in instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kyhansen.vsg/ (kyhansen.vsg) Also be sure to check out her virtual 5K to help spread awareness around child trafficking. https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F5k-for-the-kids-tickets-115184351496&e=ATOauNGbq6HiBs75MVO768-uOPwe1SUZ0sRqm204k9aoWpIzSTaqeTluxDZ4uwIz7UucE5C4WlvmEcUTkX2AiMMJhq72aKLeKmDiPEs&s=1 (www.eventbrite.com/e/5k-for-the-kids-tickets-115184351496)

    6. Caleb

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 87:15


    On this episode of the show Michael sat down with caleb to discuss how he's lost 200lbs with sheer discipline. Be sure to check out caleb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalkrusher/?hl=en (Goalkrusher)

    5. Alex Porro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 67:14


    On this episode of the show Michael sits down with Alex Porro to find out he lost 250+ pounds and is now training for his first bodybuilding show.

    4. Santos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 55:01


    On this episode, Michael sits down with Santos to find out how he's made a complete physical transformation without ever stepping foot into an actual gym. Be sure to check out Santos' Instagram for tips and tricks on how to stay on track while gyms are shut down. https://www.instagram.com/santos_fitness_journey/?hl=en (Santos_fitness_journey)

    3. Matt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 73:33


    On this episode of the show Michael sits down with Matt to discuss his complete physical and mental transformation. This conversation focused on mind set, goal setting, and building confidence. Be sure to check out Matts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fat2fit.matt/?hl=en (fat2fit.matt) for more motivation!

    2. Rodney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 48:50


    Rodney is a father, author, fitness coach, and 130lb loser who takes a no nonsense approach to his health and fitness. During this interview, Rodney and I discussed a wide variety of topics including goals, planning, and mindset. Be sure to check out Rodney's instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rlenfit/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/rlenfit/?hl=en) and his book Fit for my Family: Down 130lbs https://gumroad.com/l/PAuYO (https://gumroad.com/l/PAuYO)

    1. Denise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 51:17


    Michael sits down with Denise to talk about her health and fitness journey and how she's managed to lose over 100lbs. Denise is extremely motivational and can be found on IG at scailing_down_rny

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