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Episode 151 the boys finally grabbed the mic. A long and anticipated podcast with Nick Bjugstad of the Minnesota Wild. Nick is a former 1st round pick for the Florida Panthers after attending the University of Minnesota. He was Mr. Hockey in Minnesota out of Blaine and is an absolute beast out on the ice. The tall, gangly stud loves to talk breathing. Loves to talk cold and is swimming in the deep end as far as consciousness goes. Dive in with the fellas as Big Nick brings home a handful of nuggets talking all subjects living. -  @nbjugstad #27 - Minnesota Wild 

Donnie Ecker is the Bench Coach for the Texas Rangers. He was recently named the 2021 Major League Coach of the year and former hitting coach for NL West Champions San Francisco Giants. He is a mastermind within human performance. Extremely knowledgeable and able to articulate information to athletes at the highest level. Beyond the field of sport, Donnie is a great man, very caring and genuine to the world around him. Take a listen as Harvey and Donnie go into the deep end of living a life of maximum potential. - Where to find Donnie: Socials - @donald_ecker  

Harvey and Xavier Scruggs sit down and talk about professional baseball, life after baseball, being an MLB Analyst, and much more. Xavier played his college ball at UNLV, and after his junior season was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 19th round of the MLB draft. Scruggs ended his major league career after a few seasons and then went to Korea to play in the KBO. Xavier is now an MLB Analyst for ESPN and MLB Network, while also being a part of the Baseball Operations team for the St. Louis Cardinals as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant. Scruggs also hosts his own podcast “The Bigs” and creates baseball content on his YouTube Channel. Xavier founded his own company, Xtraordinary Athletes which is a brand that is putting an end to dated stereotypes of athletes. Focusing on how athletes influence and create success inside and outside of their sport. This conversation is great and we hope you all can take what Xavier and Harvey talk about and implement it into your daily life. Xavier is an outstanding person who seeks to help others. We are so glad we get to share this conversation with you all! Enjoy Folks. - Where to find Xavier Scruggs Socials: @Xavier_Scruggs & @Xtraordinary_Athletes YouTube: Xavier Scruggs Brand: Xtraordinary Athletes www.xoathletes.com

Tucker and Harvey are former teammates through the Milwaukee Brewers organization where Tucker was a 2nd round draft pick out of High school. After a few years of professional baseball injuries soon plagued his career and it was time to move on. After 4 years of living in a van and finding peace in simplicity. Tucker traveled the world letting his curiosity lead his path. In the current moment, that path has led to Tahoe. Where Tucker is currently studying and practicing interior designing and hiking the backcountry to snowboard the mountains. A few weeks ago Tucker and Harvey were in Tahoe together. Sharing dinner and telling old stories. Tucker who just recently built his home in a shipping container and now rips through the world's mountain ranges has some great ones to tell. Enjoy Folks - Where to find Tucker Instagram - @tookitooki19

Andy is a breathing coach, nature enthusiast, and student of holistic health. Harvey and Andy connected over the data he was finding surrounding HRV (Heart Rate Variability) scores in nature compared to indoors. Time after time Andy was finding that simply being outside raised the overall health of the human organism. Andy has been taking students and youth kids into nature for years teaching them how to handle stress and adapt. He is an advanced Oxygen Advantage and XPT Instructor that now teaches athletes the benefits of breathwork and how to raise their performance. In this episode, Andy and Harvey dive into what HRV is and the connection we have with nature. A deeper look into breathing methods and routines to stay healthy. - Instagram - @performance_breathworks www.adventuresinmovement.com

Spencer Robinson is a writer who quit his day job in 2020 to devote himself to writing screenplays full time. Although scripts are the focus, he has also written songs with a local recording artist, interviewed professional athletes for the lifestyle clothing brand UNRL, and given a best man speech to boot. Originally a declared sports management major, Spencer switched his field of study to English & Film at Minnesota State University Mankato. It was around this time he began to gain a real sense of clarity and direction, diverging onto his own unique path. It is his intention to tell stories that get made into movies that move you, make you think, and maybe make you laugh. Some priorities in Spencer's life are faith, people, health, learning, and baseball. He coaches at Champlin Park High School in the spring and the Legion ball team in the summer. - Where to find Spencer Robinson https://www.facebook.com/spencer.robinson.796 763-234-5742 cspencerrobinson@gmail.com

Glenn is the founder of Sauna Times and the Sauna Research Institute (S.R.I) Glenn has been doing sauna protocols for over thirty years with authentic wood-burning heat. He is a builder of saunas and sells DIY instruction manuals to build a personal wood-burning sauna. Glenn was born and raised in Upstate, NY but now resides in Minnesota. In this episode, we talk about Glenn's experiences' with saunas and how he became hooked. Also, Harv and Glenn touch on his experience in Europe where he did some intense Fire & Ice training. From getting into the sauna to jumping into the Baltic Sea to complete his cold exposure. You can also find Glenn hosting his own podcast – “Sauna Talks”! Hope y'all enjoy! www.saunatimes.com www.saunastudies.com Podcast – Sauna Talk    

Ep #144 - Keith Bateman   Keith Bateman has been at the helm of the Augsburg Baseball program since 2003. Leading them to multiple conferences tournaments and championship games. Coach Bateman is a prime example of a servant leader. Keith serves as the Co-Director of Academic Support at Augsburg University. He has helped shape hundreds of young baseball players into successful men. Harv and Keith have been connected for many years from both residing in Minnesota and their connections through Minnesota Mash.   Keith has always been known as a man who leads and finds way to grow as person. Harv and Keith dive into a great conversation revolving around the life of collegiate Head Coach, leading young men while also continually learning to grow as a man himself. This conversation is one we are very happy and proud to have as, we at MindStrong appreciate and support Coach Bateman and all he has done for the baseball community and our staff.   One love.    

Harvey and Daniel Wilson met in 2015 through the discovery of cold water immersion and breath work. Dan hosted some of the first sauna & breathing sessions in MindStrong history. He is a sauna expert and built the MindStrong mobile sauna. You can find him hosting the Ddon.life podcast via Apple Music. Also, you can follow along with him as he travels the country chasing hot springs.  For now, Dan is currently living in Minneapolis with his partner Omina. They are currently working on their business as food forest installers for their company Food Forest Minneapolis. Their goal is to plant as many decentralized food systems as they can.  Food Forest Minneapolis is a member of the "Food Forest Abundance" in partnership, founded by Jim Gale.    Foodforestminneapolis.com Ddon.Life Podcast  

Cory Gregory (@corygfitness @maxeffortmuscle) is a life long fitness entrepreneur and competitor. He is joined by Brian Peters and Harvey Martin in an electric conversation about purpose, entrepreneurship, developing confidence, the importance of grit and standards, and making generational change. The boys dive deep into Cory's journey to create the job and life he wanted for himself.  Grinding through the coal mine to become a personal trainer and eventually a successful fitness entrepreneur and owner of multiple supplement and fitness companies.  He deconstructs he mindset and the things he uses to keep him, his business, and actions up to his high standards.  Buckle up.  Some of the boys get emotional.  All of them get deep into the magic that is Cory's story, mindset, and structure to obtain a life he dreamed of. Enjoy!

On this episode, we were joined by US Olympic Sailor, Lara Dallman-Weiss.  This podcast is packed with awareness found through growth, success, and struggle.  In our conversation, Harvey and Brian get to learn all about the art of sailing, the bond of the Olympic family, and how Lara keeps her body and mind sharp to compete against the best in the world.  We also got to hear about the mental challenges that she and many Olympians face before and after competing for their country.  One thing that sticks out is Lara's ability to dream.  A common thread amongst many great achievers is the way they conceptualize achievement.  Lara knew as a young girl that she wanted to be an Olympian, and she didn't care what sport or how she got there.  The end goal was clear, but the route didn't have to be concrete or conventional.  Hear more about this and much more depth about the internal mental warfare of being an Olympian in our conversation! ABOUT LARA DALLMAN-WEISS Lara is a 32-year-old Olympian from Shoreview, Minnesota.  Lara's most notably known for participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a part of Team USA's sailing team.  She placed 12th in the Women's 470 event.  She has also finished 7th at the World Championships.  As of right now, she is a part of the US Sailing Team, Perfect Vision Sailing, New York Yacht Club, and White Bear Yacht Club.  Lara has dedicated much of her life to sailing, starting at age 6.  Outside of sailing, she graduated from Eckerd College in 2011 with a degree in Nutritional Counseling Wellness Education and Spanish.  Her hobbies include writing, running, biking, travel, and photography.  Fun Fact: Lara has raced on boats ranging from 8 feet long all the way to 183 feet long.  She now resides in Miami, FL and is just like all of us - navigating the idea of what's next in providing our unique purpose to the world (along with chasing an Olympic Gold Medal in Paris).    WHERE TO FIND LARA Instagram: @ldallman Website: http://perfectvisionsailing.com/ Blog: laradw.wordpress.com

On this episode, 13-year NHL veteran and current Philadelphia Flyers center Nate Thompson joins us to share some of the vast wisdom gained from a long career in the NHL.  Along with his wisdom, Nate's continued passion for the game is inspiring.  He continues to chase every edge possible at 37 years of age to sustain his success.  Along with that, you'll get to hear some unbelievable nuggets about leading the younger guys, things he had to learn when he was young, and his change in attitude when he got sober.  On the quest to reach 1,000 career NHL games, Nate talks about his reinvigorated spirit towards training - adopting new age modalities like cold/heat exposure and breath work to enhance performance.  This transitions beautifully into Nate's Diamond Series - what he's willing to struggle for, his non-negotiables, habits, and vision for the future.  We finish the conversation talking about free will.  Do we have it, or is our decision-making just a collection of the options we knew at the time? ABOUT NATE THOMPSON Nate is an Anchorage, Alaska native who has carved out near 20 years in pro hockey.  He has spent 13 NHL seasons with 9 different organizations.  A 6th round draft pick (183 overall) of the Boston Bruins in the 2003 NHL Draft, Nate made his NHL debut in 2006-2007 with the Bruins.  Over the next 14 years, Nate would spend time with the New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and Winnipeg Jets.  In that time he has scored 64 goals and recorded 97 assists.  Now, Nate focuses on being a person who is remembered as a strong leader and a good teammate.  Nate also hopes that those who are struggling know that they're not alone, and that asking for help is the best thing you can do.   WHERE TO FIND NATE THOMPSON Instagram: @nthompson44 Twitter: @NateThompson44

On this episode, Michael Easter joins the show for an in-depth discussion regarding his literary masterpiece, "The Comfort Crisis".  Harvey, Brian, and the MSP crew have long believed in the power of doing hard things and "getting comfortable being uncomfortable", which makes this conversation a must-listen as they dive deep with Michael into the science and research from his book.  They discuss how modern living impacts the human body.  Specifically, Michael shares his approach of combining evolutionary wisdom with modern science.  This episode is PACKED with research that illuminates our generation's greatest challenge: The Comfort Crisis.  Simply put, Michael is a literary savage. Enjoy! ABOUT MICHAEL EASTER Michael is a celebrated best-selling author and leading voice in the human health space who travels the world surrounding himself with world thought-leaders.  Michael's work has appeared in over 60 countries, adopted by professional sports teams, endorsed by the CIA and Navy Seals, and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors.  His writings have been captured in Men's Health Magazine, Outside Magazine, Men's Journal, Cosmopolitan, Vice, Esquire, Scientific American, Women's Health, and others.  He is currently a professor in the journalism department at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  Michael lives with his wife and their two dogs, Stockton and Conway.   WHERE TO FIND MICHAEL EASTER Website: https://eastermichael.com Instagram: @michael_easter Twitter: @Michael_Easter

DID YOU KNOW ... Research has shown that 2+ hours a week spent in nature is associated with higher levels of health and happiness. We learned that valuable fact and many others on this week's episode of The MindStrong Project Podcast thanks to Award-Winning author, Florence Williams.  The MSP crew has long believed in the value of nature-based living and training, and Florence has spent her life's work putting those principles to print.  This "Natural Savage" is perhaps best known for her book, "The Nature Fix" (a favorite of the MSP crew).  Simply put, this podcast, along with her book, are a must for anyone who wants to better understand how nature plays into the bigger picture of intuitive health and performance. ABOUT FLORENCE WILLIAMS Florence is an American-born journalist and non-fiction author who investigates and chronicles the connections between the environment, health, and science.  Her work includes being a contributing editor for Outside Magazine, freelance writing for National Geographic, the New York Times, and various other popular publications.  Florence has been a Scripps Fellow at the Center of Environmental Journalism (University of Colorado), a fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature, and a visiting scholar at George Washington University.  She also serves on the board of High Country News, a nonprofit environmental magazine. Florence has been named "Author of the Week" in the Wall Street Journal, and often mentioned in various other books. Florence's most popular work, "The Nature Fix" (2017), centers around the idea that nature has profound effects on the human brain and body, drawing research from the fields of biology, psychology, and medicine. Prior to "The Nature Fix", Florence wrote "BREASTS: A Natural and Unnatural History". Her work also includes keynote speaking, hosting the Audible Original Series Breast Unbound and The Three-Day Effect, and Outside Magazine's Double X-Factor podcast.  She now lives in Washington, D.C. with her family. Look for her new book, "Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey" in 2022! WHERE TO FIND FLORENCE  Website: www.florencewilliams.com Instagram: @florence999

After a long podcast hiatus, we are back with an absolute stallion of a guest.  Steve Wright joins our show to talk about his journey with the philosophy of minimalism.  This dude will bring the juice to your ears in sharing his unique lifestyle and habits surrounding meditation, fasting, training, and all things health.  Join Harvey Martin and special guest host Jake Butt in the pleasure of hearing Steve articulate his mastery of health and performance.  This episode is a must-listen if you're looking to hear a former world-class athlete who has truly broken away from the traditional mold and found freedom in having little. ABOUT THE GUEST Steve Wright is a former NFL player who spent 13 years as an offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Oakland Invaders, and Los Angeles Raiders.  Beyond that, you may recognize him from season 22 of the hit TV series, Survivor.  At 62 years of age, Steve is ripe with enthusiasm for life and lives a minimalist lifestyle with his wife, Liz.  These days his mission is advocating for his company, Globall Giving, which provides healthy lifestyle options to underprivileged children through donations of new and used sports equipment. WHERE TO REACH STEVE WRIGHT Instagram: @stevewrightnfl Website: globallgiving.org

On this episode of the MindStrong Project Podcast, Chase Chewning joins the show.  Chase is and Army Vet and health coach turned podcaster who has a passion for greatness.  He is currently the host of Ever Forward Radio, which has over 1.6 million downloads, and founder of Operation Podcast - a venture that trains prospective podcasters the ins and outs of premium podcast production, branding, and outreach.  Listeners will quickly feel Chase's charisma and experience through the microphone.  In our conversation with Chase, we talk about his experience and wisdom gained in the military, how he used his educational background and passion for wellness to rehabilitate himself post-military, why sleep is a non-negotiable for Chase, and a few incredible wellness tips for traveling.   More about Chase Chewning: A Virginia native and Army veteran, Chase is a Virginia Commonwealth University alum, graduating from their Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science undergraduate program in 2013. Having completed his MS in Health Promotion from American University in Washington, DC he also holds the following credentials: ACE Certified Health Coach and TRX Certified Suspension Trainer. Living a life of wellness has always been a part of him - since growing up eating fresh food from his grandparents' garden, playing baseball throughout school and enjoying time in the mountains surrounding his family's southwest VA home. After six years of active duty, Chase was medically discharged from the military due a string of injuries that ultimately required him to have bilateral reconstructive hip surgeries. After learning how to walk again, twice, exercise as medicine and healthy lifestyle modifications became his passion. Where to Find Chase: Website: https://chasechewning.com/ Instagram: @chase_chewning Twitter: @ChaseChewning Podcast: Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning (Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcast) Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!)  

On this episode, MindStrong Founder Harvey Martin sits down with Jake Butt, TE Denver Broncos to chat about his time in the NFL, navigating a series of injuries, and advice on keeping your head above water when injuries try to drag you down. Simply put, Jake is one tough son of b****. He has been through multiple ACL tears, meniscus tears, and the agony of rehab and recovery that comes with each of those. When the MSP team trained Jake back in March 2021, we were all amazed by Jake's positivity and energy for life given the rough road he was dealt trying to pursue his dream. Jake opens up about the toll the injuries played on him as well as what he has done to keep his body healthy and his mind focused in the right direction. This is a must listen for anyone dealing with injury or currently going through the rehab process. You can find Jake on instagram @jbooty80 and on twitter @JakeButtTE

On this episode, MindStrong Project founder Harvey Martin and Strength Coach Brian Peters have an amazingly energizing conversation with Rich Hill, the Head Baseball Coach at the University of San Diego.   In our conversation, Coach Hill shares his thoughts on how his success in coaching has been so sustainable.  A few themes stuck out - Relationships and Connection.  Coach Hill leans on influences such as Brené Brown, Nick Saban, and Mike Krzyzewski.  He expresses an approach of treating players with firmness, while also being an authentic human.  Brian and Harvey reflect how their own relationships with their leaders have held similar sentiments.  Furthermore, Coach Hill discusses the importance of cultivating a strong mindset.  He dives into the benefit of having a dynamic mental toolbox, and learning how to interact with fear.  One overarching theme encompassed the entire conversation - Gratitude.  Throughout the entire show, Coach Hill's mindset of abundance and appreciation were both inspiring and contagious.   Coach Hill has built the USD Toreros into one of the premier Division I baseball programs on the West Coast.  In his 33 years as a head coach at the collegiate level (22 at USD), he Coach Hill has amassed 28 winning seasons and is the youngest coach in the West Coast Conference (WCC) with 1,000 wins.  He is also the winningest coach, both active and all-time, in the WCC.  Coach Hill has seen his Toreros win 6 conference championships, and garnered national attention regularly - being ranked or receiving votes in 15 consecutive years. Hill has coached dozens of All-Americans, a handful of Major Leaguers- highlighted by the Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant, reached 8 NCAA tournaments, hosted an NCAA regional as a National seed in 2007, and was the U.S. Collegiate National Team Head Coach in 2015. From our conversation with Coach, we also gathered that he is chasing every competitive edge possible, and leaning on his faith to impact the lives of collegiate players daily.  Coach Hill spends his days surfing, doing breathwork and meditation, speaking, and aiming to connect with others in the most authentic and vulnerable way.  After spending just an hour with Coach Hill, it's no surprise to see the success he's had at USD.   ***Special Thanks to our great friend and mentor Logan Gelbrich, a former USD Torero himself, who connected us with Coach Hill.

On this week's episode, James Comerford comes on the show to share his amazing journey in attempting to re-invent the healthcare system, his cellular health technology clinic/systems, and the "medical miracle" he experienced in his 40s to now working out every day at 64 and having a resting heart rate of 50 BPM.  James is the Founder and CEO of the Markham, Ontario based company Replenishing Care and Technologies, a center that is keenly focused on harnessing the body's ability to perform and heal.   Join hosts Harvey Martin and Matt Arends as they discuss with James Comerford the importance and nuance of cellular health in relationship to performance, as well as the healing and restorative power of cellular health technologies.   Key Insights: - James dives into PEMF (Post-Electromagnetic Field) Therapy, which he describes as "battery charger for your cells".   - The double-edged sword of anxiety and how performance can tie into the coping and/or healing process. - Understanding our process regarding how to get out of being a prisoner to our own psychology through the law of attraction and cellular health. - The domino effect of imbalance in the pelvic blocking system and the resulting compensations (hips, spine, head). - Understanding how we are first and foremost a system of cells - thus cellular health is the foundation of any break in the chain of health - Cell --> Tissue --> Organ --> Organ System --> Organism - James' Purpose and Vision for the future of healthcare and Cellular Health Technologies Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!) Where To Find James Comerford: Replenishing Care & Technologies Website: https://rcandt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgcomerford/ 

On this week's episode, Harvey and Austin talk about one of the biggest buzz-words in the mental performance world: confidence.  The duo offers a controversial definition of what confidence really is, and talk about some of the world's greatest athletes being prime examples of inner confidence - including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Tom Brady.  Additionally, Harvey and Austin discuss the road to building confidence, including many of the key characteristics involved.  Specifically, how developing purpose, sustaining grit, and focusing on the rights things are cornerstones of inner confidence.  This conversation is a must-listen for those of you who are looking to develop a sustainable inner confidence and become the true author of your own story.  Enjoy! Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!)

Each day we make over 200 food decisions. As athletes, what we put in our bodies directly impacts our performance and the speed at which we recover from training or exercise. Glucose is used by the body for energy production, but too much of it and it begins to cause serious cell damage oftentimes leading to severe inflammation, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and poor tissue health. Glucose spikes are caused when too much sugar (glucose) is taken into the body at one time. The mitochondria become overwhelmed and the body produces free oxygen radicals that go and attack other cells. Glucose is a sugar/starch molecule in its simplest form, so think sugar, cookies, pastas, oats, among others.  For years, athletes have been told to carb load before games or performance. But is it really all that good for us when we know that glucose spikes caused by eating too many carbs actually ends up hurting our bodies in the long run? The answer might surprise you. Join hosts Harvey Martin and Matt Arends as they chat with Jessie Inchauspe aka Glucose Goddess about the health impacts of glucose spikes, how to avoid them and flatten the glucose curve, and how to avoid the adverse effects the next time you go for that big bowl of pasta or oatmeal.   Check out the amazing studies by Jessie on her Instagram: @glucosegoddess She releases studies on how to best pair food, what tricks can help you stabilize spikes, and which foods cause larger spikes than others.   Here's a few key research articles to learn more about glucose and the health impacts of glucose spikes on the body: 2018 Stanford Research Article: “Diabetic-level glucose spikes seen in healthy people” "Mitochondrial allostatic load puts the 'gluc' back in glucocorticoids" - Study on the health impacts of glucose spikes "Personalized Nutrition by Prediction of Glycemic Responses" - Study on how each person may respond differently to foods   Topics Discussed: What is glucose? What is a glucose spike and what are the resulting health impacts? Recent academic research on glucose spikes in “healthy” individuals The role glucose plays in diabetes and other health issues Metabolic Functioning Can you reverse diabetes by managing glucose spikes? Tips on how to avoid glucose spikes and flatten the curve Learn to choose the right breakfast to start the day with the right kind of energy How can athletes better manage quick carbs during competition? Oxidative stress and free radicals produced from too much glucose Apple cider vinegar… is it magic? Carb loading - how do you do it properly without damaging your cells and optimize glucose storage?

On this week's episode, Harvey and Austin discuss the concept of "knowledge vs wisdom".  Particularly, how do we transform knowledge into wisdom?  Why is experience such an important factor in that equation?  Is rock bottom necessary for us to finally apply our knowledge?  We talk heavily about internalizing these concepts through the concept of choice-making and self-awareness! This is one of our favorite discussions yet... you won't want to miss it. Key Insights: 0' - Introduction 3:52 - Unpacking The Concept Of Wisdom Vs Experience 5:55 - Why Do People Want Wisdom So Much?; "Why Are People So Addicted To Self-Development, But So Frustrated With Their Own Development?" 9:07 - Why Isn't Knowledge Good Enough; Why Do We Lie Or Do Anything We Intuitively Know Isn't Right? 12:00 - Why Do We Have To Have A Bad Experience To Learn Our Lesson? 16:10 - With Wisdom, We Navigate Knowledge With More Curiosity And Awareness? 17:18 - Read 100 Books And Understand One, Read Two Books & Understand Two - Who's Smarter? 19:00 - Continual Exposure To New Information 20:13 - Why Would You Stop An Athlete From Making A Mistake?; Who Is It About? 22:58 - The Battle Of External Information Vs Internal Awareness; "The Subconscious Mind Is The Internal Book Of Our Experiences." 28:50 - The Lesson In It All: We Have Very Few Choices If We Want To Be Our Best Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!)  

On this week's episode, we throw it back to an early-quarantine conversation with Coach Harvey Martin, MindStrong Ambassador Brian Peters, and our good friend/mentor - Coach Dar.  The trio takes a fun and relevant dive into emotional intelligence with a ton of gold nuggets - specifically how the pandemic is forcing people to understand themselves and their triggers better through change. Many of us know Coach Dar as a friend, an inspiration, and the embodiment of abundance, but here is a more formal understanding of who she is straight from her website: "As a Board Certified Occupational Therapist, business executive, author and speaker, she is passionate about helping people break through barriers to achieve their goals. Recently named Senior Fellow of PathNorth – an organization comprised of world leaders and CEOs of Fortune 100 companies, her powerful message continues to reach a global audience. As a mental and conditioning coach, she blends a knowledge of science, psychology and achievement with her personal passion for life. The result? Individuals, corporate executives and professional athletes & teams aim higher and achieve more. Additionally, Coach Dar is a trailblazer for Phoenix women and was awarded the Most Inspiring Woman from WNBA. It is her unique style and approach during, transformational seminars, high impact speaking engagements, and exclusive one-on-one sessions that has helped people say no to the status quo, to raise the bar in their lives, to break free so they can breakthrough, and to reignite their hearts to live a purposeful life. From her experience as a Board Certified Occupational Therapist, to a healthcare executive, to Chief Operating Officer of a record label, to Chief Performance Officer at a fast growing jewelry company, to a mentor to global leaders, CEOs and athletes, Darleen has a proven track record of leading people and inspiring positive changes that impact lives." Most recently, she became the Chief Kindness Officer of Kindli, a brand new organization and global mission that aims to spread kindness through content, donation, events! Key Insights: 0' - Introduction 8:00 - How The Pandemic Is Forcing Us To Re-Evaluate Our Social Life 9:30 - Being Alone Forces People To Be With Their Feelings; The Pandemic Is Allowing Space For New Beginnings, Change, and Connection 12:33 - People Aren't The Best At Identifying With Their Emotions; Have These Emotions Always Been There And We're Just Now Being Confronted By Them? 14:20 - Understanding Emotional Control For Awareness and Performance In The Moment; The Power of Emotional Journaling 18:55 - Becoming Aware of Triggers; Not Letting Others "Take Your Keys Away" 23:53 - Allowing The Pandemic To Create Mental Space For Reflection and New Information; People Are Waking Up To What They Were Numbing Themselves With 27:10 - The Fact We Crave That 10 Minute Walk Or Silence Is A Sign That We Should Maybe Rethink How We Do Business 29:00 - The Globe Is Truly Connected Through This Pandemic 32:27 - "What I Hope People Realize, Is That Less Really Is More." 34:00 - Let This Be A New Turn For You; "Hopefully People Realize How Busy People Were Making Themselves." 35:48 - "I Think People Are Also Going To Have To Figure Out Who They're Fighting Most Of The Time, And In Isolation You Find Out Most Of The Time It's Yourself." Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!) Where to Find Coach Darleen Santore: Website: https://coachdar.com/about/ Instagram: @thecoachdar Check out her new app Kindli: https://www.kindli.org/

On this week's episode, Harvey and Austin attempt to answer one of the most important questions in team sports: Is each member of the team equally important for team success?  Also, you won't want to miss hearing about the coffee shops in Montana.  Let's just say they do things a little differently in that neck of the woods.  Finally, the duo finishes by talking about how trained and untrained dogs aren't so different from humans.  Cheers! Key Insights 0' – Introduction 4:17 – Harv And Austin Talk About A Few Of Their Travels 7:00 – Check Out The Coffee Shops In Montana (Oh boy) 8:30 – Is Each Member Of The Team Equally Important? 19:45 – Why We Cheer For The Underdog; How Teams Like The Golden State Warriors Get Perceived Based On Success 24:39 – How Much Of Tom Brady's Career Is Luck And How Much Is It Skill? 26:00 – How Team Culture Can Affect Role Players 32:50 – How Different Are Dogs And Humans? Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!)  

On this week's episode, Darin Olien is back on the show to chop up breath, nutrition, and wellness with our host, Harvey Martin.  The two human performance nerds dive heavily into not only the intuitive side of breath work and nutrition, but also some of the science regarding how our habits literally affect our molecular biology.  The conversation highlights some key misunderstandings in human vitality as well us inviting a higher level of self-awareness to the listeners.  Don't miss out on a candid conversation with two of the most passionate and well-spoken leaders in the human performance world! Darin Olien is perhaps most well-known for his co-starring role in Netflix's #1 hit documentary, Down To Earth with Zac Efron - where Darin takes Zac around the world exploring deep questions of global health, sustainability, and accountability.  Before his TV stardom, Darin had a lengthy list of noble accomplishments.  Darin is the author of a New York Times #1 Best-Seller, SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome.  This book was a game-changer for some of us at the MindStrong crew.  He is also the host of the #1 podcast in the Health & Wellness category, The Darin Olien Show (Link Below). In addition to being a public figure, Darin has also been a part of creating some amazing brands and products in the health industry: - Co-creator of Shakeology, one of the top super food shakes in the US; made of completely whole foods - Helped develop the "Ultimate Reset 21-Day" detoxification program - Co-Founder of Barukas, a super nut found in Brazil; the company is committed to planting 20 million Baruzeita trees. - Launched health app "121 Tribe" to help people on their journey to healthy and sustainable living - Advisor to P5 Energy, a green-focused energy company - A partner in GREENPATH, a nanotech sanitation company - Director of Strategic Alliances and the Global Health Ambassador for APPICS, a social media platform helping people monetize their passions - Advisor to Footprint™, a company eliminating single used plastics by creating plant-based compostable products - MindStrong Project Advisory Board Member Above all, Darin has committed his life to traveling all over the world in order to find solutions for global health issues.  Darin is passionate about the health of planet Earth, as well as the humans that inhabit it.  He is constantly finding new superfoods, new possibilities for sustainable living, and stronger humanity.  Darin is a friend near-and-dear to the MindStrong Tribe, and we're blessed to have him as a resource for all things nutrition and otherwise.   Key Insights: 0' - Introduction 6:20 - Darin Discusses How Vital It Is For The Foundations of Health To Be Solid; Being Weak Or Compromised In Any Way Makes Us More Susceptible To Disease 11:05 - We Fall To The Layer Of Our Understanding Of The Tools We Have (Breath/Nutrition/Movement/Sleep) 24:30 - The 3 Pillars Of Breath Work and How Each Creates Adaptation 27:30 - Why Diaphragm Strength Is So Important 30:00 - There Is No Way To Skip Or Bio-Hack Bad Health Habits 34:15 - What We Misunderstand About Tap Water and Hydration In General; 50% of America Is Chronically Dehydrated Even If Drinking "Adequate" Amount of Water; Hydration Is Not Just Nutritional - It's Molecular Cell Biology 40:30 - "Stimulants Are Like Living On Credit" 42:40 - "We Are Living In The Future Of Yesterday"; We Show Up As The Choices Of Our Past 48:00 - Using Dopamine and Serotonin To Create Positive Momentum and Good Energy For Our Future Self 49:30 - Food Is Medicine; Good Tidbits About Timing of Diet and Intermittent Fasting; Why Eating Earlier Than Later May Help 57:50 - Digesting Takes Energy and Can Disrupt Our Hormonal Patterns 61:30 - Eating Intuitively - Does A Food Make You Feel Good? 63:00 - Energy Is The Feedback Loop Of Choices Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!) Where To Find Darin Olien Website: www.darinolien.com - www.downtoearthzacefron.com - www.barukas.com - www.121tribe.com  Netflix: "Down To Earth w/ Zac Efron" Instagram: @darinolien - @zacdowntoearth - @121tribe - @eatbarukas Twitter: @DarinOlien Best-Selling Book: SuperLife Podcast: The Darin Olien Show    

On this week's episode, Harvey has an in-depth conversation with Brian Mackenzie, a human performance specialist and founder of Shift - a sports & fitness instruction company working with high performers all over the world, as well as co-founder/president of Health and Human Performance Foundation. Harvey and Brian talk heavily about how the psychology and physiology of the body are intimately woven together - keying into the concepts of breath work, performance, meditation, addiction, and awareness.  As always, any conversation between Harvey and Brian is a must-listen.  Enjoy! There could not be a better biography for Brian than the explanation given on his website (Link below). "Brian Mackenzie is an innovator in human performance on stress adaptation and a pioneer in the development and application of custom protocols to optimize human health and performance. His work harnesses and integrates respiratory, movement, strength, conditioning and endurance-based training approaches to elicit unprecedented positive results. His protocols have been used to accelerate and raise both mental and physical performance in world-class Olympic and professional athletes, top executives, and elite military operators, as well as to improve the health for people suffering from various chronic and pathological issues. Brian's work is voluntarily and repeatedly subjected to rigorous 3rd party scientific testing, re-testing and improvement, at top institutions. He has been contracted and his work involved in research projects at Stanford University School of Medicine, California State University Fullerton, and San Francisco State University. Brian is himself a highly accomplished practitioner. He completed the Ironman (Canada, 2004), completed both the The Western States 100 mile and The Angeles Crest 100 mile runs using adapted training protocols he developed to improve performance. He is the co-founder of The Art of Breath a course he teaches through SH//FT that teaches a principles based approach to breath & performance. Brian has also co-authored the book Power Speed Endurance, The New York Times Best Seller UnBreakable Runner, and UnPlugged, which assesses the integration of emergent technology and human performance. His programs have been featured in Outside Magazine, Men's Health, Runners World, Triathlete Magazine, Men's Journal, ESPN Rise, as well as periodicals such as The Economist. Brian and his protocols have been featured in 2 of Timothy Ferriss' New York Times bestselling books including: “The 4-Hour Body” and “Tools of Titans” and Scott Carney's New York Times best seller “What Doesn't Kill Us”. His clients have included: Ari Emanuel, William Morris Endeavor, Sheppard Mullin, Deloitte, Google, Tim Ferriss, U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Marines), Canadian Military (CANSOF), San Quentin State Prison, The UFC Performance Institute, Altis, Jon “Bones” Jones, Laird Hamilton, Tia Clair Toomey (3X CrossFit Games Champion), Rich Froning Jr. (4X CrossFit Games Champion) and many others. Currently, Brian is the Founder & CEO of Power Speed Endurance. He is also the President and Co-Founder of The Health and Human Performance Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to researching how breath and innate tools can optimize and help health and human performance." Key Insights: 0' – Introduction 3:52 – Making Training & Living Progressive Intuitively 9:05 – Is Psychology Just Misunderstood Physiology 12:40 – We're All Addicts 20:05 – Trying To Understand The Global Implications of Breathing & Breath Work 23:50 – Using Tools To Leverage Performance and Adapt 26:05 – We Are Nature 29:30 – How Cultures & People of The Past Listened To Their Environment Differently Than Society Does Today 42:02 – Thoughts Become What Is Happening Through Physiology & Emotion 48:30 – Fighting The “Outside-In” Battle; The Caution of External Tools For Understanding Physiology 53:22 – The Balance of Medicine and Intuition 55:00 – Have We Tapped Into Our Performance Potential? 56:00 – Player Development & Money; A Different Understanding of Addiction 62:47 – The Misstep of Taking In External Feedback 64:50 – Performance Is The Byproduct of What You Learn 67:50 – The Concept of Goals Is To Make Better Decisions 68:30 – The Main Goal of The Nervous System Is To Be Autonomous 72:00 – The Breakdown of Jaw Structure In Humans Through Recent De-Evolution 74:10 – We Either Pass On Genes, Or We Pass On Information Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!) Brian Mackenzie Links: Websites: https://www.brianmackenzie.com/ https://shiftadapt.com/ https://www.hhp-foundation.org/ Instagram: @_brianmackenzie - @shift_adapt - @hhpfoundation  Twitter: @brianmackenzie

On this week's episode, Harvey and Austin have a unique conversation around the idea of energy.  Specifically, that there is a fundamental problem or misunderstanding about how the brain and body communicate based on available energy and energy efficiency.  In fact, most Americans - even the majority of professional athletes - are metabolically inefficient.  The duo discusses how energy is a feedback loop for survival (most of us are in survival mode) and decision making, as well as how the body will conserve energy at all costs when a person's energy systems are not efficient.  This will lead our brain to only let the body spend energy when we "feel like it" a.k.a. highly motivated.  The guys finish by explaining how our best self can be unlocked for abundance and vitality only through harnessing our energy - which is heavily understood through the mechanisms of breathing.  Today's conversation may be helpful for any person who feels the desire to grow, yet is not finding the growth they had in mind - whether it's mental, physical, emotional, or even interpersonal. Enjoy! Key Insights: 0' – Introduction 3:17 – Coffee Talk and The Stages of Coffee Drinking 5:00 – Is Harvey Trying to Kill Austin? 7:00 – Our Evolving Understanding of Nutritional Fats; Balance Within Different Diets 12:05 – Don't Under-Season Your Food 13:12 – Eating As Close To Our Environment and Nature As Possible 15:15 – How Foods/Nature Tell You What They Do and How They're Good For You 18:45 – Energy Is A Feedback Loop of Survival 21:40 – Where Does Energy Come From and What Does It Mean? 23:20 – Breathing As It Relates To Energy Efficiency and Body Weight 25:27 – We Have An Energy Problem In Our Society … 27:15 – Our Mind Is Writing Checks Our Body Can't Cash 29:40 – We Gain Better Humanity Through Physiological Efficiency 31:00 – We Can't Leave Comfort Zones and Find Growth If We Have No Energy 32:05 – Better Gas Mileage Means We Can Go Further 34:02 – The Body Will Hold Us Back From Abundance and Vitality Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!)

On this week's episode, Harvey shares a conversation with the brilliant Austin Einhorn - Founder of Apiros Movement Training in Santa Cruz, California.  During his tenure of coaching movement, Austin has had the privilege to help athletes and organizations in every major professional sports league in America; including the PGA, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Rockets, US Men's National Volleyball Team, Stanford Men's Volleyball Team, Chinese Olympic Committee, and professional surfers.   Before finding his career in natural movement training, Austin had a decorated career playing volleyball at the University of California - Santa Cruz.  He garnered a 3-time All American status, helping the program finish 2nd and 3rd in the NCAA Tournament. Austin's journey growing up as a naturally curious kid, as well as his passion for athletics led him to constantly internally challenge the current movement training paradigm.  He views the path of athletic mastery as an "encompassing blissful journey where we progressively improve our beliefs, movements, language, the optimization of our cellular and mitochondrial health, psychology and more." As Harvey and Austin dive deeply into the nuance of movement, they discuss the misunderstanding of shoulder movement, the value in learning how babies move, the evolution of movement through in history and through a lifetime, and Austin's quest to minimize non-contact injury.  Check out where to find the key insights below! Key Insights: 0' – Introduction 4:30 – Founding Apiros and the Meaning Behind It 6:28 – How Austin Got To Where He Is and the Foundations of His Training Philosophy 9:20 – Finding Movements That Have Stood The Test of Evolution 13:40 – A Massive Misunderstanding of The Shoulder 15:30 – The Nuance of Moving Athletes From Devolving into Evolving 20:19 – The Value of Practicing Bar Hanging, Climbing 22:50 – The Intuitive Process of Confidence In Our Journey 25:30 – Detachment As A Way of Finding Mental Clarity To Learn 30:00 – The Foot Tells A Good Story of The Rest of The Body 32:50 – The Caution of Being Barefoot and How Our Environment Dictates Foot Function 36:20 – What Would Happen If We Didn't Have Furniture? (Ask Austin) 42:00 – No Need For Soft Tissue Work? 44:15 – Finding A Middle Ground With Nature and Adaptation 45:00 – How Babies Move: If The Movement Works 47:10 – The Secret of The Most Intelligent Kids 48:20 – The Importance of Attention For Learning What To Ignore 50:05 – Allowing Athletes To Fail By Taking A Hands-Off Approach 53:30 – Austin's Purpose – Curing Non-Contact Injury 57:45 – Austin's Series of Values and Non-Negotiables 61:15 – Austin's Vision For The Future 63:55 – Where To Find Austin/Apiros Product Links: MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!) Where to Find Austin Einhorn and Apiros: Website: www.apiros.team Instagram: @apiros.team Twitter: @AustinEinhorn

The MindStrong Project Nutrition Protocol launches today, Nov. 9th! Tune in as Harvey and Matt talk about what the Nutritional Protocol and how you can join a community of pro and elite performers looking to better understand their unique nutritional needs. Each week, join the MindStrong team on Instagram (@themindstrongproject) to get cooking and nutritional tips, recipe ideas, and 1:1 interviews with community members on how they are dialing in their nutrition by eating whole, clean food. More info on the protocol, check it out here: https://www.mindstrongproject.com/nutrition/ Reference to Glucose Goddess: @glucosegoddess Link to study on the American diet and processed foods: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1704#cite Mindstrong Membership: https://www.themindstrongproject.com/mindstrong-membership

On this week's Episode, Harvey and Austin go to Instagram Live to talk about breathing and performance, as well as field questions from viewers that relate to many different topics within performance and breath work.  Questions range from adapting the body for cold/hot environments in performance through breathing, understanding how breathing is impacted during intense (anaerobic) training and how to shift in and out of aerobic/anaerobic arousal with our breathing, and becoming aware of accidental breath-holding and how that can influence the body/mind.  Harvey pokes at Austin repeatedly because of his low energy, due to a poor night of sleep.  Tune in for a fun, educational conversation regarding specific examples that can help performers breathe and execute their craft! Key Insights: 0' - Introduction 3:38 - MindStrong Nutrition Protocol (Starting Monday, 11/6/20) 5:31 - When We Train Breathing, What Are We Training? 9:00 - Learning To Breathe East-West; Why We Train Mouth First When Training Mechanics 13:03 - How Poor Breathing Can Hinder the Mind/Brain 17:45 - Breathing Is An Indicator That Our Body Is Functioning Properly/Efficiently; Breathing Is The Measurable Controller of Physiology/Psychology 22:00 - Training The Body For Hot/Cold Environments Through Breathing 27:45 - "I notice I'm breathing shallow or holding my breath, how do I combat that?" 31:05 - How To Use Breathing For Intense (Anaerobic) Exercise; Understanding Lactic Acid and Training Aerobic/Anaerobic Systems To Improve Performance; Decreasing Respiration Rate Improves Energy Efficiency Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!)

Rachel Balkovec is a current hitting coach for the New York Yankees who is breaking the barriers of sport in society one day, one job, and one stereotype at a time.  In 2019, she was hired as the first full-time female hitting coach in a Major League Baseball organization.  Outside of that, Rachel's resumé contains arguably one of the most formidable rolodex's of jobs, experiences, and relationships.  She has held jobs in Strength & Conditioning in professional baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, and Chicago White Sox.  Before professional baseball, Rachel also had stops with the LSU Tigers, ASU Sun Devils, Driveline Baseball, the Dutch national baseball and softball teams, and Exos - in addition to completing multiple Master's degrees. Rachel is a habitual nomad with a passion for learning, teaching, and serving.  In her conversation with Harvey, Rachel drops some truth bombs about the power of being by yourself, finding mental space for creative flow, and overcoming unanimous doubt from others. Key Insights: 0' - Introduction 4:05 - Rachel's Travel's Across The World 10:05 - Understanding Your Past To Fuel Your Purpose 16:40 - How To Uncover & Understand Your Roots 23:01 - Creating Space For Yourself 29:05 - Dealing With The Negativity and Doubt From Others When Striving For Greatness 37:50 - Being Able To Do Nothing/Being Disconnected 41:30 - The Power of Reflection For Our Growth Where to Find Rachel Balkovec Website: https://www.rachelbalkovec.com/ Instagram: @rachel.balkovec Twitter: @_rachelbalkovec Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!)

On this week's episode, Harvey and Austin dive into the struggles, triumphs, and nuance of meditation.  The guys dive heavily into the importance of listening - not just in meditation, but in everyday life.  They discuss the parallels and metaphors found in both the relationship we have with ourselves and the relationships we have with others.   Remember your town's rival for high school sports?  We tend to find they're not so different from us.  It turns out our disgust for them was only because we were threatened by them.  Tune in to hear Harvey and Austin talk about how listening to understand would make not only the external world a better place, but also our own internal world.   Key Insights: 0' - Introduction 2:36 - Rehashing Breath Work vs. Meditation 3:40 - Finding A Breakthrough In Meditation 6:24 - Learning To Pay Attention To The Mind 7:30 - Creating Space To Listen To The Body/Mind 8:35 - Gripping Meditation Too Tightly - Trying To Be Good At Meditation 10:32 - Meditation Is A Journey 10:50 - The Power of Listening and How Often Does Arguing Work?   14:00 - Do We Actually Understand People Or Do We Just Accept Their Energy? 15:09 - Having Common Ground Connects Us All 18:45 - Listening to Understand vs Listening To Respond 21:25 - Creating Space Gives Us The Ability to Make A Choice 22:39 - Breath Work Aligns The Body For Better Meditation 25:39 - Responsibly Pushing The Limits To Find Growth 27:27 - Taming the Inner Animal To Find Meditation Product Links MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ XEndurance: Buy XEndurance Products Here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!)

Logan Gelbrich joins Harvey for an early-quarantine conversation regarding a few hard-hitting topics related to performance and the climate of coronavirus (Key Insights below). Logan is a former professional baseball player with the San Diego Padres, a world-class speaker, the best-selling author of 'Going Right', and owner of Duece Gym in Venice Beach, California.  While Logan wears many hats in his different roles, he takes an extremely esoteric approach to all that life offers.  Anytime the MindStrong crew gets a chance to talk with Logan, we're all ears! Key Insights: 0' - Introduction 4:21 - The Band Gets Back Together! 5:30 - Coronavirus as a Vehicle to Talk About Adversity 7:31 - Not Just Process... Results Matter Too. 12:03 - Results: The Glue That Holds Process Together 14:53 - The Paradox of Results 21:40 - Seeking Environments That Grow Us 26:23 - Breaking Our Frames of the World We're Presented 28:50 - Meditation: Making the Subjective Objective 31:15 - The Power of Asking Good Questions 32:50 - Backlash from Friends and Family During Growth 34:15 - We All Need To Grow To Accomplish What We Want In Life 38:20 - The Humbling Reality of Dissatisfaction MindStrong Membership: Become A MindStrong Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: SRI Web Page Here! Xendurance: Shop Xendurance Products Here! (Promo Code 'MSP25' for 25% off) Where to find Logan: Instagram: @functionalcoach Email: logan@duecegym.com 'Going Right' Book: Buy 'Going Right' Here!

Harvey and Austin begin a new adventure in the name of Coffee Buzz Friday.  The duo tackle different areas of performance and life from the perspective of The MindStrong Project.  This week, they discuss some foundational concepts within breath work that set the table for future discussions.  Core ideas discussed include distinctions between breath work and meditation, the value of our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and the importance of nasal breathing. Key Insights: 0' - Introduction 3' - Diving into Breath Work 4:52 - Breath Work vs. Meditation 8:55 - The 3 Pillars of Breath Work and What They Mean 11:45 - Parasympathic arousal vs. Sympathetic Arousal In Performance 16:45 - The Power of Parasympathetic 21:05 - Detriments of Too Much Stimulation 25:30 - How to 'Get Started' with Breath Work 28:40 - Road Rage ... Mismanagement of Energy? Links:  MindStrong Membership: Become A Member Here! Breathing 101 Course: Purchase Breathing 101 Course Here! Sauna Research Institute: https://www.saunastudies.com/ Xndurance: Buy XEndurance Products here! (Use promo code 'MSP25' for 25% off!)  

Proclaimed as the "Godfather of Natural Movement", Erwan Le Corre is the founder of MovNat - an evolutionary method of training the human body to move in the ways it was naturally intended. With over 160,000 subscribers to the MovNat platform, and features in Men's Health USA and Outside Magazine, Erwan has traveled all over the world transforming the lives of those he trains.   MovNat was described as being the driving force in the "Paleo-fitness" industry, which was ranked #1 on the "Top 10 Health and Fitness Trends of 2010".  As listeners will hear in our conversation, Erwan describes natural movement as anything but a trend.  He believes the laws and principles of nature guide how we should move, think, and live. Erwan and MovNat have seen massive success within their coaching, selling out workshops across the globe.  Further, the MovNat platform provides a plethora of free and affordable resources - allowing any and all to enhance or rekindle their own relationship with natural movement. Along with the passion he displays towards natural movement, Erwan also shows an undeniable zest for life toward his wife and kids.  He doubles down on his teachings of natural movement, strong sleep & nutrition, and other natural health practices to possess amazing vitality and energy at 49 years young. This is a conversation you won't want to miss! Find Erwan and MovNat: Website: movnat.com Instagram: @erwanlecorre - @naturalmovement - @movnat Twitter: @MovNat - @ErwanLeCorre YouTube: MovNat 

Currently a Mental Skills Coach with the Seattle Mariners, Adam Bernero draws on both his experience as a big league pitcher and his formal education in sport psychology. A native of Elk Grove, California, Adam spent part of 7 seasons playing Major League Baseball - spending time with the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Kansas City Royals.   Adam's journey has led him to be the happiest and most fulfilled he's ever been.  After retiring from baseball, he ended up in Alaska spending four years as a fishing guide.  While in Alaska, Adam learned about sport psychology and immediately got to work.  Adam finished his undergraduate degree and promptly applied to the University of Denver's Sport & Performance Psychology Master's program.   While finishing his Master's degree, Adam spent a season with the Toronto Blue Jays as a pitching coach.  Following that season, Adam accepted his current role as a Mental Skills Coach for the Seattle Mariners.  He is heading into his third season with the club.   Adam is humbled by his journey as a 40-year-old going back to grad school, and feels a renewed sense of purpose and connection with himself and the world around him.  He believes having "feel" and nurturing strong relationships are extra key to being effective in his role.  Ultimately, Adam is committed to continuously learning his craft and creating meaning within the chapters of his story.

Matt is an outdoor loving, tree hugging whale shark guiding, beet stem cooker with a BA in International Policy from Princeton University. He has traveled the world studying agriculture and nutrition and the ways that it shapes the world today.     Matt and Harvey sit down to talk about food quality, food selection, farming, the life of plants and much more! 

Currently a Director of Human Resources in the retail industry, Jason has spent the last 8 years focused on improving human performance in large organizations. A graduate from Michigan State University, with a Masters in Human Resources and Labor Relations, Jason spent time prior to that working in Mental Health. With a relentless focus on improvement, Jason leverages his hunger for knowledge to find his edge professionally, personally and physically. Jason believes that the key to human performance, in all three categories, starts with how we take care of the body and mind. In the last two years, Jason has seen massive improvements in his well-being by studying and practicing nasal breathing, grounding, and heat and cold therapy.

Dr. Green is a dentist who specializes in oral/facial pain and any pain above the collar bone. She also does a lot of work and research with sleep disorder breathing.  Dr. Green, Harvey, and Austin get together to discuss facial structure, dentistry, breathing, sleep, jaw strength and much more.  A note from Dr. Green... Thank you for listening to the podcast! If you are ready to make some serious changes with your health and performance goals, schedule a one-on-one session with me. I'd be honored to help you achieve your goals. You can schedule a consultation at https://enhancedhealthmn.as.me/ For the month of August, I will be offering a discounted rate of $79 for an initial health coaching consultation. This session is for you only if you are serious about making some lasting and positive changes in your life. If it's not the right time for you, don't worry! Shoot me an email,  Britney@enhancedhealthmn.com and I will add you to our email list so you can get updates periodically. - Dr. B  

Steven is the author of The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, Last of the Amazons, Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, Killing Rommel, The Profession, The Lion's Gate, The War of Art, Turning Pro, Do the Work, The Warrior Ethos, The Authentic Swing, An American Jew, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t, The Knowledge, and The Artist's Journey. His debut novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance, was adapted for screen. A film of the same title was released in 2000, directed by Robert Redford and starring Matt Damon, Will Smith and Charlize Theron. His father was in the Navy, and he was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, in 1943. Since graduating from Duke University in 1965, he has been a U.S. Marine, an advertising copywriter, schoolteacher, tractor-trailer driver, bartender, oilfield roustabout, attendant in a mental hospital and screenwriter. His struggles to earn a living as a writer (it took seventeen years to get the first paycheck) are detailed in The War of Art, Turning Pro, The Authentic Swing, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t, and The Knowledge. "It is one thing to study war, and another to live the warrior's life." Enjoy his conversation with Harvey Martin and Rachel Balkovec! To purchase Steven's books and to learn more about what The MindStrong Project is reading click here!

Michael is a guide in vitality and consciousness to some of the most elite performers in the world. His extensive background in meditation, martial arts, western psychology, health and wellness, and exercise science combine to form a unique mind-body pedagogy that is trusted by executives, founders, athletes, artists, and entertainers committed to excellence in all areas of their lives. He resides in Venice, California, where he devotes his time outside of his private practice and group facilitation to meditation, martial arts and wellness study, writing, and shamanic training. - Enjoy his conversation with Harvey Martin & Rachel Balkovec!

Rachel Balcovec returns with Harvey Martin & Austin Hanson to try and tackle this week's questions which include... If you could witness something happen in the past for the first time what would it be and why?  What is the most unique part about yourself?  At what age did you stop being a kid? What is the first thing you bought with your own money? Have a great weekend everyone! 

Stu Beath is an Entrepreneur, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, Podcaster and Former Collegiate Athlete. He is also the Co-Founder and Head Performance Coach at Output Performance in St. Louis, Mo which is a 4,200 sq. ft. state-of-the-art training facility designed for amateur and professional athletes, team training, and individuals striving to improve their general fitness! Enjoy his conversation with Harvey Martin and be sure to check out our free MindStrong Breath Work Training Here! 

This week Harvey Martin and Dave Fischer are joined by a very special guest! New York Yankees Hitting Coach Rachel Balkovec makes her first Coffee Buzz Friday appearance and the trio have an amazing conversation centered around this weeks questions which include... Is there anything you do that isn't just an educated guess? Is it better to be kind or honest?  If you were hiring a new person would you rather have someone whose failed in the past or has never failed at anything?  Do you feel like you've ever witnessed a miracle? Have a great weekend everybody!

Mitch is a professional baseball player currently playing for the Seattle Mariners. He made his Major League debut in 2016 with the Arizona Diamondbacks.  Mitch is a known edge chaser, always on the look out for new and unique ways to improve his performance both mentally and physically. He does this by staying curious and open to all opportunities that have came his way through out his established Major League career. Mitch and Harvey Martin sit down to discuss team and personal dynamics throughout one's career, athlete's identity, off season and pre-game preparation, having a major League mindset, taking care of your body and diet and much more! Also check out our FREE BREATH TRAINING video here!

The Captain is back! Dave Fischer returns and sits down with Harvey Martin to tackle this week's questions that include... What's one experience of yours that you'd like to transfer to everyone around you?  What job doesn't exist now but will exist in the future?  If you could have one question answered about your future, what would it be and why?  Is there anything you know for sure is true?  Have a great weekend everybody and be sure to check out our free breath work training here!

Barbara graduated from the Conservatoire de Lausanne HEM in Switzerland with an M.A in vocal performance and vocal pedagogy in 2006. She has many years of experience as a soloist on the opera stage, as well as in concert singing and acting for different productions around Europe, which she still continues to this day. She has been teaching singing and diction in private and public institutions since 2004. She earned her Level 1 degree in Breathing Coordination after the principles of Lynn Martin and Robin de Haas (MDH) in 2014 and is an advanced certified practitioner (Level 2) since 2016. In addition to her extensive studies of MDH Breathing Coordination, she continuously completes other training program, such as the Foundations in Myofascial Release and Laryngeal Massage by Walt Fritz, the Neuro-Vocal Method by Meredith Colby, the Art of Breath program by Brian Mackenzie and Rob Wilson of PowerSpeedEndurance and the Skill of Stress training by Emily Hightower. In 2019, Barbara Tanze has been an appointed external consultant for functional anatomy and breathing coordination by the Modern Vocal Training Institute based in Malaga, Spain. Other collaborations include workshops and seminars for the Ultimate Artists program in London, UK, the Pacific Opera Company in Sydney, Australia, the State Opera of South Australia in Adelaide, Australia, the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, the World Voice Teachers Expo in Poland and the ArSensei masterclasses for young musicians in Slovenia. In addition to her work with singers, Barbara has been pursuing extensive research in the field of optimal breathing for athletes and the effects of efficient Breathing Coordination on athletic performance. She has been working on breath mechanics, CO2 tolerance training and nasal breathing development with amateur and professional athletes as well as Olympians since 2016. Check out our free Breath Training Here!

Former infielder and 2006 national champion Ryan Gipson is in his second season as an assistant coach with Oregon State after joining the program in October 2018. Oregon State was one of the top fielding teams in the Pac-12 Conference in 2019, ranking third with a .977 percentage. The Beavers committed just 49 errors in 57 games, turned 43 double plays and kept opposing base stealers to a less than 60 percent success rate. Gipson lettered for the Beavers in 2005 and 2006, helping guide Oregon State to back-to-back trips to Omaha, including a national championship.  He played in 79 career games, starting 66, and batted .270 with 10 doubles, a home run and 36 runs batted in.  In 2005, he led the then-Pac-10 with a .500 on-base percentage and was named All-Pacific-10 Conference Honorable Mention. He batted .330 that season, collecting six doubles, a triple and 22 RBI while stealing nine bases. The Beavers made their first of three consecutive trips to Omaha that season. A Central Point, Ore., native, he played for Shasta Community College prior to his career at Oregon State. He hit .358 as a sophomore and .344 as a sophomore. Gipson served as an undergraduate coach for Oregon State in 2011 and 2012, then spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Dixie State in Utah. He graduated from Oregon State in 2006 with a bachelors of science in sociology.

MindStrong Coaches Harvey Martin & Austin Hanson get together again for the second week in a row to continue their conversation from last week as well as dive into emotions and the roll they play in decision making and every day life choices. Enjoy and have a great weekend! 

Emily is a Resilience Coach who works with emergency medical services, veterans, trauma, recovery and athletes. As a mountain medic and whitewater guide in the 1990's, she developed abilities to work with people under pressure in extreme environments. She took river guiding and outdoor medicine into a leadership role as Education Director for the Headwaters Institute the funding for which collapsed in the wake of the '9-11' attack. She adapted to the abrupt changes in her career by channeling her love of trauma healing, medicine, physical movement, and guiding people to states of connection to nature and presence to a lifelong study of human optimization and consciousness. Intrinsic is the evolved edition of her practice. She is passionate about serving those on our front lines in the EMS, Fire, military, and combat veterans as well as high-level performers such as athletes and entrepreneurs. Emily has shared over 16,000 hours of contact time as an embodied movement teacher and medicinal breath coach. She has advanced studies in yoga, adaptive Thai Yoga, Biofeedback, Breath as Medicine, Art of Breath and Integrative Nutrition. She is also a Level IV whitewater kayak teacher, bow hunter, and avid skier. Emily ensures an integrative, science-based approach informs all of her offerings. Emily coaches evidence-based Intrinsic Skills to wounded veterans year-round with Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities (CAMO) and has clients ranging from the United States Special Operations Command, The Aspen Fire Department, elite and amateur athletes, recovery groups and patients at her mind-body Intrinsic Space at Roaring Fork Neurology in Basalt, Co. Enjoy her conversation with Harvey Martin and check out her company here: https://intrinsicway.com/  

This week Harvey Martin sits back down with MindStrong Coach Austin Hanson as they discuss their views and opinions on working and what validates something as 'hard work.' Also what is the perception of hard work? How do you know if you or someone is truly working hard?  Enjoy the conversation and have a great weekend everybody!