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Welcome to the Origin Health and Fitness Podcast, where we define lifestyle fitness as: The constant pursuit of optimal health, resulting in peak mental and physical performance.On this platform we strive for mastery of the mind and body so that we can li

Dario Tejo


    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 147 EPISODES

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    The Origin Health and Fitness Podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of fitness and wellness podcasts. Hosted by Dario, this podcast takes a holistic approach to health, emphasizing that it is not just a goal to achieve but a lifelong journey to continually work on and improve. This mindset sets the tone for the entire podcast, making it an essential addition to anyone's podcast library.

    One of the best aspects of The Origin Health and Fitness Podcast is Dario's insightful and well-articulated ideas. He has a knack for breaking down complex topics into easily digestible information, making it accessible to listeners of all fitness levels. Whether he's discussing nutrition, exercise routines, or mindset strategies, his explanations are clear and concise, leaving no room for confusion or ambiguity.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its focus on the whole person. Rather than solely focusing on workouts or diet plans, Dario delves into various aspects of wellness such as mental health, sleep quality, and stress management. This well-rounded approach helps listeners understand that true health encompasses much more than just physical fitness.

    However, it's worth noting that some episodes may feel repetitive for long-time listeners. While it is important to reinforce key concepts and ideas, there can be moments when certain topics are revisited too frequently. This could potentially make the podcast feel stagnant or less engaging over time.

    In conclusion, The Origin Health and Fitness Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone looking to prioritize their overall health and well-being. With Dario's insightful ideas and holistic approach to fitness, this podcast offers valuable information that can be easily implemented into one's daily life. Despite occasional repetition in some episodes, this podcast remains a must-listen for those seeking long-term health improvements.



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    Latest episodes from the Origin Health and Fitness Podcast

    S2 E11- Metabolism 101, How to Manage Post Workout Soreness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 35:19


    Welcome BACK - and thank you for tuning in. Please hit the 5-star review button while listening to this week's episode. Monologue: Parenting, business, and personal development updates Metabolism misconceptions How to intelligently maximize your metabolism Understanding how to impact metabolism How to enter a "cut" that doesn't burn you out Listener Question Topics: Managing soreness post-workout, and understanding soreness cues How often you should InBody/Bodyfat scan

    S2 E10- Living Up to the Standard, Not Life's Circumstances

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 18:01


    Welcome BACK - and thank you for tuning in. Please hit the 5-star review button while listening to this week's episode. Monologue: Life update / coping with injuries Setting and living up to your standards for your health, regardless of life's circumstances Cutting corners = going in circles Listener Questions: How to refuel after cardio-dominant activity

    S2 E9 - How to Make Great Decisions in Life, Anti Aging Theory, And Pre-Workout Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 39:58


    Welcome BACK - and thank you for tuning in. Please hit the 5 star review button while you take a listen to this week's episode. Monologue: How I used to make decisions and how those decisions led to an unfulfilled life How to start making decisions that create a fulfilled life How I may be in the middle of suffering the consequences of a not-so-great decision My mental framework for moving forward from bad decisions Listener Questions: How to align your Protein, Fat, and Carb %'s on MyFitnessPal Anti-Aging theory Pre-workout nutrition

    S2 E8 - Sleeping With Your Phone is Gross

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 39:20


    Today, we got into the meat and potatoes of how to make this the LAST time you need to do a hard reset on your health and start from scratch. Full transparency... the title of this pod is not the full focus... the real focus is: Unpacking Your Life and Starting From Scratch - With Health as the Focal Point ... But I feel like the phone thing is going to resonate more than that long/boring title. Monologue: SLEEPING WITH YOUR PHONE IS GROSS What motivates you intrinsically and extrinsically Freedom / moving freely in the world without "worrying" about your health while still tending to your health Setting your standards for health habits and sticking to them Listener Questions: Protein bars 101 Restarting the health journey after 2 years of off-and-on dedication I keep this fully organic in terms of not looking for ad sponsors and/or paying for promotion, so YOU are the only way this grows. Please share with a friend.

    S2 E6: 2025's Most Controversial Health Topics: GLP 1, Hormones, Glucose Monitors, and AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 47:29


    S2 E6: 2025's Most Controversial Health Topics: GLP 1, Hormones, Glucose Monitors, and AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 47:29


    HELP US GROW THE POD BY DROPPING A QUICK 5-STAR REVIEW! The listener questions were TOUGH today - thank you so much for those. I love the challenge. Part 1 Monologue How to use technology in your fitness journey How NOT to use technology in your fitness journey How the pursuit of strength corrects health habits Part 2 Listener Questions The number 1 recovery hack you ARENT doing GLP 1 Hormones Macros for vegetarians

    S2 E5 - How to eat In n Out and Lose Fat, How Much Cardio Should I Do? And General "Cheat Day" Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 37:34


    Please help us grow the pod by sharing this week's episode with a friend and posting the show link on your IG story. Part 1 Monologue Having a 1-dimensional cardio is bad for your health How to have a 3-dimensional understanding of cardio and its benefits Fixing/avoiding the breaking point of most health pursuits How/where we screwed up youth sports No cheat days for you + managing cheat meals Part 2 Listener Questions Managing (not doing) cheat DAYS How long should my rest period be?

    S2 E4- 7 Year Origin Anniversary Recap + Listener Q&A- Eating cultural foods, Creatine dosage, and Channeling Anxiety into Your Best Performances

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 48:36


    Please help us grow the pod by sharing this week's episode with a friend and posting the show link on your IG story. This week, I attempt to recap our first 7 years at Origin and answer listener questions. Part 1 Q&A Interpreting stress/anxiety and channeling that energy into your best performances Integrating cultural foods into a healthy lifestyle CREATINE! Part 2 Origin 7-Year Recap Living and eventually thriving in MESS It's about the in-between moments. It's really not about lifting at all Teaching health the right way I'll never be Jay Z... Gratitude

    S2 E3 - Travel Follow Up, Healthy Eating For Kids, and Sleep Hygiene

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 45:47


    Please help us grow the pod by sharing this week's episode with a friend and posting the show link on your IG story. This week's episode is kicked off by a health-centered travelogue from my recent trip, and then we jump straight into the juiciest Q&A questions of the season so far. Part 1 Travelogue Healthy airport eating Getting out in front of water, protein, and fiber on travel days Fully enjoying the trip without feeling guilty about health decisions Part 2 Q&A: What are general ways to improve sleep?  How do you instill healthy food habits in kids while balancing things like sweet treats?  How does your day look when you are unmotivated / brain-fried?  What is your why? 

    02 - How to Be Coachable / Work With a Coach + Your Questions Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 33:53


    This week's episode was a vulnerable but important discussion (one-man-discussion). I pulled back the curtain and let our listeners in on how to be coachable and where I see people kill their progress by being un-coachable - and what frustrates/confuses us most as coaches. Part 1 Q&A: How to maintain healthy habits during travel How many calories should I burn per workout? Bouncing back from a "cheat meal" the next day Part 2 Monologue: How to be coachable and get the most out of coaching

    S2 E1: THE REBOOT. The 4 Sections of The Podcast and My Life: Business, Your Health, My Health, Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 33:47


    Thank you for your patience and for tuning back in. Topics: What we've learned after almost 1 year of in-house InBody Scans Origin, the business, and a summary of some of the changes we're making My current and future health/fitness goals/intentions How starting a family has helped me become a better leader If you want questions answered on the pod, email them to dario@trainorigin.org !

    136 - LaRussell: Changing the World, Parenting, and Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 55:03


    Please send this episode to one friend and subscribe. Thank you for joining the journey to the Strength Within. Follow LaRussell on Instagram Follow The Strength Within on Instagram Contact Dario Learn More About Origin At least once a day, I am privileged to be the person one of my clients or peers confide in - as they take on life's challenges. Whether it be in my parenting circle, my staff of Health Professionals, my high-powered tech clients, women struggling with women-specific experiences, or men struggling with men-specific experiences - I get to be a sounding board and provide perspective/advice. So, I started this platform to talk about the life lessons I've learned in my 10 years as a Health Professional. I hope to provide health solutions and insight into my community and to shed light on real-life problems that face my community and how I am creating solutions.​Some of these thoughts and topics are things I'm 100% solid and confident talking about; others thoughts are new ones I'm trying on and still figuring out. Regardless, you'll walk away with a new perspective and the comfort that you are not alone in your challenges to live a fulfilled, impactful life on earth.

    135 - Omar Sanchez: Faith Over Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 69:15


    Please send this episode to one friend and subscribe. Thank you for joining the journey to the Strength Within. Follow Omar on Instagram Follow The Strength Within on Instagram Contact Dario Learn More About Origin At least once a day, I am privileged to be the person one of my clients or peers confide in - as they take on life's challenges. Whether it be in my parenting circle, my staff of Health Professionals, my high-powered tech clients, women struggling with women-specific experiences, or men struggling with men-specific experiences - I get to be a sounding board and provide perspective/advice. So, I started this platform to talk about the life lessons I've learned in my 10 years as a Health Professional. I hope to provide health solutions and insight into my community and to shed light on real-life problems that face my community and how I am creating solutions.​Some of these thoughts and topics are things I'm 100% solid and confident talking about; others thoughts are new ones I'm trying on and still figuring out. Regardless, you'll walk away with a new perspective and the comfort that you are not alone in your challenges to live a fulfilled, impactful life on earth.

    134 - Heather's Meet Recap and Why She Shows Up For Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 29:13


    Please send this episode to one friend and subscribe. Thank you for joining the journey to the Strength Within. @thestrengthwithinpodcast Contact Dario Learn More About Origin At least once a day, I am privileged to be the person that one of my clients or peers confide in - as they take on life's challenges. Whether it be in my parenting circle, my staff of Health Professionals, my high powered tech clients, women struggling with women-specific experiences, or men struggling with men-specific experiences - I get to be a sounding board and provide perspective/advice. So, I started this platform to talk tell the extract the life lessons I've learned in my 10 years as a Health Professional. I hope to provide health solutions and insight to my community and to shed light on real-life problems that face my community, and how I am creating solutions.​Some of these thoughts and topics are things I'm 100% solid and confident talking about, others thoughts are new one's I'm trying on and still figuring out. Regardless, you'll walk away with a new perspective, and the comfort that you are not alone in your challenges to live a fulfilled, impactful life on earth.

    133 - Pillars and Principles = Lifetime of Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 7:54


    I spend a ton of time editing, recording, and creating content for this platform. Please rate, send to a friend, and share on social. Organic growth is always the best growth. Thank you. All Things Dario Learn More About Origin

    132 - Friday Reflection: MOMENTUM

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 9:29


    I spend a ton of time editing, recording, and creating content for this platform. Please rate, send to a friend, and share on social. Organic growth is always the best growth. Thank you. All Things Dario Learn More About Origin

    131 - Adam Saucedo, Mindset Coach - The Power of Language and Being Aware of the Stories we Tell Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 49:24


    I spend a ton of time editing, recording, and creating content for this platform. Please rate, send to a friend, and share on social. Organic growth is always the best growth. Thank you. Adam: Website Adam: Social Adam: LinkedIn All Things Dario Learn More About Origin

    130 - Friday Reflection: A Season of Sacrifice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 10:33


    I spend a ton of time editing, recording, and creating content for this platform. Please rate, send to a friend, and share on social. Organic growth is always the best growth. Thank you. I never understood why we are so obsessed with labeling fear - and I share my correction of that mindset here All Things Dario Learn More About Origin

    129 - The Western Obsession with FEAR - and Changing Our Relationship With it

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 13:56


    I spend a ton of time editing, recording, and creating content for this platform. Please rate, send to a friend, and share on social. Organic growth is always the best growth. Thank you. I never understood why we are so obsessed with labeling fear - and I share my correction of that mindset here All Things Dario Learn More About Origin

    128 - Friday Reflection: How to "Maintain", and "Making Emotions OK Again"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 10:15


    If you made it this far, I appreciate you listening to my thoughts and hope you got a lot out of this audio experience. IF you did, please subscribe and share this episode with someone that would benefit from our message. Work with Dario

    127 - Perfection is the Enemy of Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 18:58


    126 - Structure and Discipline: Lessons Learned from Bodybuilding⁠ ⁠

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 19:54


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    125 - No Pressure, No Diamonds: Maximizing Your Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 12:21


    How Diamonds are made: Diamond formation occurs when carbon deposits deep within the earth(approximately 90 to 125 miles below the surface) are subject to high temperature and pressure. Some stones take shape in a matter of days or months, while others take millions of years to materialize. Notable Quotes: "What is most alarming to me is that we're willing to absorb so much pressure from outside forces like work but shy away from the pressure needed to be successful in our health." "We put health on the back burner while the other pressures in life subside - which it never will, by the way, meanwhile life passes us by." "The rent of your health and fitness is due every day." "If it feels like you're going in circles, it's probably because you're cutting corners." "A positive cycle of self-motivation and results starts with you owning your health." "When you go all in, it actually becomes easier and all of the things that used to hold you back - are no longer an issue." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    124 - Group Nutrition Call #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 48:04


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    123 - Genetics Load the Gun, Environment Pulls the Trigger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 42:19


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    122 - Group Nutrition Call #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 49:25


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    121 - Reframing Your Self Talk, Reshaping Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 25:11


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    120 - Group Nutrition Call #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 55:25


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    119 - Losing Fat the Right Way (Training, Eating, Cardio Prescriptions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 32:53


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Website | Instagram | YouTube How many calories do you burn in a day? Find out here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    118 - Group Nutrition Kickoff Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 49:25


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    117. Alexis - Habits & Environment AND Details About Our Group Nutrition Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 31:14


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Sign Up For Group Nutrition Coaching With Alexis | Origin | Nutrition Coaching To get started with Alexis or if you have questions, click the link above and send her a direct message! Registration ends FRIDAY 3/10/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    116. Pre-Meet Advice / Best Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 13:37


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Work the Strength Pyramid to Optimize Your Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 29:43


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    114. Alexis Navat - Reclaim Your Health and Reconnect With Your Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 55:30


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Book a Nutrition Call with Alexis Follow Alexis for more nutrition education Book Rec: In Defense of Food Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Success Through: Goals -> Habits -> Intent -> Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 30:29


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    Funneling Goals into Daily Habits and Actions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 23:02


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Speak to a Coach Today | Origin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Speed, Health Maintenance and Origin Winter Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 19:28


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    10/29/22 Meet Recap / Winter Intention Setting: Job Not Finished!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 14:17


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! 5 Year Anniversary Meet Registration | Speak to a Coach Today | Origin Links referenced in the episode: Origin Post-Meet Celebration: 11/4/22, 7 PM at Blue Oak (San Carlos) Origin Holiday Part: Saturday 12/3 @ Origin, 5-9 PM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Imposter Syndrome and Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 23:06


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Links referenced in the episode: Origin Fall Meet: 10/29/22, 8 AM - 4 PM at Origin Origin Post-Meet Celebration: 11/4/22, 7 PM at Blue Oak (San Carlos) Origin Holiday Part: Saturday 12/3 @ Origin, 4-8 PM Highlights 1:20 - Imposter Syndrome definition  2:20 - Self 2 is the critical voice inside searching for safety and pointing out the danger  3:00 - How imposter syndrome limits your capabilities and performances  4:00 - Origin Personal Training vision and culture 5:40 - How conquering imposter syndrome has made me more open to serving others  6:20 - Opening Origin 1.0 from a place of severe imposter syndrome 6:50 - How the health journey mimics opening a small business  7:30 - The only key to curing imposter syndrome is THE WORK* 8:20 - The anecdote to imposter syndrome is continually showing up and putting in the work, which allows you to look in the mirror and say, “I do hard things,” - and take that confidence and apply it to future ventures that stretch your ability* 9:20 - Imposter syndrome conquering tactic: Create a list of things you have done in life that you can use for confidence for life's next challenge  11:10 - Creating a relationship with Vulnerability  12:10 - Vulnerability relationship: If I feel that gut-wrenching vulnerability in my chest and stomach, I know I'm doing something right* 13:30 - On the other side of a vulnerable task is growth* 15:00 - You can't fully CURE imposter syndrome or vulnerability pain, but with time you can train your response and recover with speed and grace*  16:30 - How your health pursuit can be “meaningful work”  17:30 - Ownership is “I'm always exactly where I'm supposed to be.” My actions have yielded what I currently have and where I stand in life. 19:30 - Living fearlessly by leaning into vulnerability and living on the edge  20:30 - if you have a gift - you gotta go. That gift was given to you to serve others with, and that realization is freeing*  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Applying Metabolism Principles to Your Nutrition Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 32:16


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Links referenced in the episode: TDEE Calculator Origin Fall Meet: 10/29/22, 8 AM - 4 PM at Origin Origin Post-Meet Celebration: 11/4/22, 7 PM at Blue Oak (San Carlos) Origin Holiday Part: Saturday 12/3 @ Origin, 4-8 PM Highlights 2:40 - Every single nutrition client I've worked with this year is under-eating   3:30 - How to calculate how many calories your body is capable of burning  5:00 - Sample metabolism of 42/F/155 LBS/30% BF  6:00 - How to factor in lifestyle and workouts to your baseline metabolic rate  8:00 - How stress factors negatively impact metabolism 8:57 - Survival vs. THRIVING* 10:30 - Results are what create motivation and inspiration* 11:00 - Cat and dog metaphor* 12:00 - Figuring out your ACTUAL baseline  12:30 - Slowly building up to your MAXIMUM baseline metabolic rate  14:20 - Managing winter and holiday calories appropriately  15:00 - How gaining muscle can shift your body fat % down  15:30 - We constantly think of our body as something that needs to be LESS. Let's spend some time intentionally trying to BUILD the body and be MORE* 16:10 - Chronic dieting*  17:55 - Nutrition dictates 100% of your results* 18:40 - You need to respect the process of dieting, or you will create long-term harm* 21:00 - Turning your body into a calorie-burning furnace  21:30 - The thermic effect overview  25:00 - Metabolism myth 28:00 - How to intelligently close out the year  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rewriting Your Story and Unlocking Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 29:06


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Links referenced in the episode: Carol Dweck - Mindset Origin Fall Meet: 10/29/22, 8 AM - 4 PM at Origin Origin Post-Meet Celebration: 11/4/22, 7 PM at Blue Oak (San Carlos) Highlights 04:10 - 04:25 - Starting to understand and realize our self-limiting stories are the first step  4:53 - 5:20 - The brain is always searching for safety, and self-limiting beliefs keep us safe in our circle - so they are our natural safety response to challenges 6:38 - 9:10 - Conquer Corner - Lana's journey to re-writing a potentially traumatizing story  9:20 - 10:20 - Tracking process and actualizing your potential  10:30 - 11:02 - Confidence comes from years of courageously diving into things that we are unsure about full speed ahead because we've trained ourselves to have a positive fear and adversity response.  11:44 - 12:00 - Exercise is passive movement with no purpose. Training has a purpose, and it is to gain self-confidence.  12:15 -13:15 - STEM integration of tracking your process 13:20 - 14:20 - Momentum is precious - stop making it harder than it needs to be by stopping and going on a WEEKLY basis 16:00 - 16:30 - How small daily habits can help you maximize and actualize your potential 17:00 -17:32 - Actualizing potential that was sitting there the whole time waiting for you AND applying it to other things 17:40 - 18:10 - How our training helped us remain calm and continue to serve our community during the pandemic  19:55 - 21:00 - Accepting compliments as gifts  21:10 21:30 - Ownership of life vs. Victim of circumstances  23:15 - 23:30 - Applying these principles to help you close out the year strong. 25:00 - 26:00 - The ecstatic state that waits for you on the other end of your training pursuits and unlocking your best self  26:10 - 26:24 - Being in the Arena automatically makes you better because you're amongst warriors. You gotta step into it.  27:30 - 27:50 - My challenge to you  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Defining Balance in Your Life and Crafting a Balanced Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 30:56


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Links referenced in the episode: Heather x lululemon event registration Meet Details E-Mail Link Highlights: 3:17 - The health perspective the pandemic SHOULD have provided us 5:00 - The math: How events add up and lead to another year on the health hamster wheel  8:00 - The 4 Elements of Balance 8:40 - #1 Depth of Relationships  10:00 - #2 Meaningful Work 15:00 - THE Origin Story 18:20 - Balance and basic human needs  19:45 - #3 Self Actualization  20:35 - We create a space where you can tackle adversity daily  21:25 - #4 Spirituality 22:40 - Community defined  24:35 - Pandemic takeaway/perspective check 26:15 - Customize your Balance framework to fit your DREAMS, not your circumstances  27:34 - My challenge to you  28:25 - Humility allows you to take the first step   28:48 - Literal shit towels  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    You Must Commit Wholeheartedly to the Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 11:10


    In this episode, we address two member questions specific to our 10/29 meet. If you have a question you'd like us to address in depth about competing or any aspect of health, please send them to @trainorigin on Instagram. From that question, we also provide the template for maximizing confidence leading up to a meet, how to prepare nutritionally, equipment questions, and meet-day best practices. Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Links referenced in the episode: Heather x lululemon event registration Meet Details E-Mail Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Member Questions about Meet Preparation, and Your FULL Meet Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 24:25


    In this episode, we address two member questions specific to our 10/29 meet. If you have a question you'd like us to address in depth about competing or any aspect of health, please send them to @trainorigin on Instagram. From that question, we also provide the template for maximizing confidence leading up to a meet, how to prepare nutritionally, equipment questions, and meet-day best practices. Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Links referenced in the episode: Heather x lululemon event registration Meet Details E-Mail Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What it Means to Compete at Origin AND 12 Weeks Out Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 39:45


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend! Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Links referenced in the episode: Deadlift Master Class Registration Episode Highlights: 02:00 - How competition has shaped the Origin we know today 04:10 - When you step off the platform after a meet, you become a different person  08:40 - Creating an at-home routine that supports your ambitions  09:15 - Why aren't we using our access to high performers and putting pieces of that into our lives?  09:45 - Expectations leading up to a meet  10:20 - Competing = centering life around STRENGTH 12:15 - Being your strongest and most vibrant self at a meet starts at 12 weeks out  13:10 - Long-term benefits of competing  13:30 - We use the pressure of competing to create diamonds  13:50 - How Heather uses competition to turn negative into positive fuel  15:00 - Examples of specific people benefitting from competing 17:20 - Going dark in preparation  19:00 - A crucial day in Origin history 20:00 - Your impact, as a competitor - on our community 21:00 - 12 weeks out 21:30 - What programming looks like now 21:45 - Volume defined 22:40 - Lift with the intent to grow muscle larger 23:45 - The assault bike is a good measure of your engine 24:20 - Build your engine through SUCCESSORY WORK 26:00 - Anyone over 30 - SUCCESSORY work is CRUCIAL 28:00 - How conditioning translates to a Powerlifting Meet 30:50 - How you attack conditioning is the best indicator of your meet day success 34:00 - Daily workout intent - TRY TO GET STRONGER 36:40 - Apply yourself OUTSIDE of the gym to get the most out of competing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mindset Series: Self 1 vs. Self 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 29:42


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Links referenced in the episode: Deadlift Master Class Registration Episode Highlights: 1:50 - Self 1's favorite past time is judging self and others 3:00 - The reason Self 1 is negative, critical, and over-analytical 4:00 - Mistakes are the only way we get better 5:15 - Self 1 gets in the way of us being our most vibrant self 6:30 - Self 2 is the version of us that responds to a stimulus without thinking 8:40 - How to physically access self 2 in the moment 9:15 - Drowning out the noise created by Self 1 10:20 - Self 2 receives Self 1's negative talk as the truth 11:45 - Self 1 is the version of us that self-sabotages progress 12:15 Question the inner voice that doubts your abilities 13:10 - Self 1 forecasts and amplifies fear, failure, embarrassment, and vulnerability and stops you from DOING 14:10 - Self 1 takes you away from the plan and looks for shortcuts 15:00 - Your health success will require you to put high effort into an uncertain outcome 15:15 - There is no such thing as "sustaining" health - you are either moving forward or backward 17:20 - The team that makes the most mistakes is probably going to win this game 18:45 - A mistake is not moving backward if you respond correctly 20:00 - To access Self 2, we must detach from outcomes 23:05 - The appropriate amount of stress allows you to access your highest self 24:00 - Zoom out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mindset Series: Aligning Your Life's Scoreboard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 37:48


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Links referenced in the episode: Adam Saucedo - Change Episode James Clear Habit Journal  Deadlift Master Class Registration Episode Highlights: 4:10 - True humanistic needs 4:30 - Our self-worth gets hitched to the wrong wagons 5:00 - Becoming aware of your current scoreboard, 5:30 - If you're having trouble pinpointing your stressors, this is for you 6:40 - Understanding what is in your control 7:45 - If work and achievement is the main driver of your happiness... 8:55 - Comparison is the thief of joy 9:40 - Social media is the thief of joy 10:20 - Dario - what my scoreboard should be based on 10:45 - Things like anxiety and stress thrive and multiply 12:15 - The ORIGIN of our subconscious scoreboard 14:00 - "That's not MY scoreboard" 14:40 - How I created my own scoreboard in school that fits my values and ambitions 15:25 - How this applies to your health scoreboard 15:50 - You are exactly where you're supposed to be 17:30 - Becoming AWARE of your scoreboard 18:10 - If your self-worth wagon is hitched to work 18:40 - What DESERVES to affect my self-worth? 20:30 - Subconscious self-worth attachments 21:30 - Returning to real humanistic needs like love and belonging, and connection 22:15 - What we actually need in life, according to Maslov 24:30 - The comparison gap breeds anxiety and stress 25:10 - How to cure anxiety: action + control what you can control 26:00 - The real solution: The FUNDAMENTALS 27:00 - The fundamentals never stop working 27:00 - This journey is not linear 28:20 - My personal Scoreboard 30:00 - What do I do now? 30:29 - Habit tracking 31:15 - Good habits amplify happiness similar to how stress amplifies anxiety 34:40 - Action items Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mindset Series - Preparation = Separation (Meet Pep-Talk)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 23:29


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Links referenced in the episode: Deadlift Master Class Registration Episode Highlights: 1:45 - The only way to stretch your abilities is to conquer things that scare you 1:55 - Competition unlocks otherwise inaccessible results 3:00 - Competition creates an emotional attachment that most are missing in their health pursuit 4:30 - Lifestyle fitness is making your health the focal point of decisions, not trying to fit health into your "busy" schedule 4:40 - A competition requires that we put health front and center. Isn't that where health should be anyways? 5:50 - Nobody else. Just you on that platform with a bunch of steel. Did you prepare adequately to perform your best? 6:00 - Confidence comes from preparation 6:50 - Never outworked. Period. 7:30 - Life lessons can be learned from 16 weeks of focused preparation 8:00 - Why are you competing? 8:05 - You have the opportunity to write this story, create life lessons, and embed habits in your DNA forever 9:00 - Through maniacal preparation, you can turn fear into excitement and use it to do amazing things on the platform 10:30 - STEM is the only preparation needed 11:00 - How you respond to adversity is what makes you a great competitor 12:15 - My personal guarantee to you 12:45 - The fundamentals never stop working 13:30 - Put a wholehearted effort into coaching provided in our setting 14:00 - If you put 100% effort into a 60% correct plan, you'll get 100% out 15:45 - Competition can reframe the way you think about yourself as a health practitioner for the rest of your life 16:10 - Nobody's ever done a meet and said "Man I wish I didn't do that" 17:45 - Fitness entertainment vs. a true strength pursuit 18:20 - How to move on to the next skill 19:20 - Competition is an opportunity to impact others and do meaningful work, thus become fulfilled 20:00 - Health escapism vs being present with your health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mindset Series - Nikoleta: The Journey to Self Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 61:57


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend. Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching Episode Highlights: 3:45 - Separating from old version of ourselves  5:00 - Nikoleta's 15 month recap  5:45 - Creating space, zooming out and accepting less than ideal outcomes  7:00 - Creating an intentional people-environment  7:30 - Choosing the reaction you want to have  8:18 - How Nikoleta's inner voice has evolved during her Origin career  13:20 - Nikoleta's hack: Asking questions  17:00 - What it's like coming into Origin as a new member  18:30 - Entering the middle part of your fitness career 22:00 - Improving her relationship with the scale  23:45 - “If I don't do it - I'm the same person that I was before, and I want to be strong”  24:30 - I was tired of being afraid 24:48 - You don't ever win a battle forever, you must continue to work on it  26:35 - Quieting the voice that does not serve us  27:32 - Changing self talk  28:49 - Goal-serving affirmations  29:22 - What makes Nikoleta happy  29:44 - “This process has given me my life back”  31:06 - The greatest joy that I've received is the self love that I have now  32:00 - The payoff: “becoming the person I wanted to be”  35:00 - Challenging Nikoleta to be a community leader  37:20 - Exercise: Going back and giving “older versions” of Nikoleta advice  42:00 - Heather's impact on Nikoleta  44:50 - The final reframe  47:15 - New relationship with self  49:35 - Failure is not fatal  49:50 - Replacing the word “failure” with the word “living”  54:00 - New member advice  56:00 - What we live for as coaches  59:45 - Don't be in a rush  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mindset Series -Don: Work Ethic is a Skill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 47:35


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend. Speak to a Coach Today | Origin | Nutrition Coaching EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 4:12 - 4:32: Hustle beats talent  5:23 - 5:56 There's only one way to do this  6:28 - 7:05 What is work ethic? -Don 7:35 - 7:54: What is work ethic? -Dario  9:20 Growth Mindset  9:55 Consistency is a key ingredient to work ethic  11:50 Applying your expertise in other elements in life to your health  13:05 Perspective in the moment, and making great decisions 13:40 - 14:00 - Does it make you feel good during or after?  14:00 Viktor Frankl - the space between stimulus and response  17:45 - Embrace friction to change your body  19:51 - The root of motivation  20:15 - Trustworthy processes  23:30 - How to respond when results don't come  26:30 - Hardwork is un-sexy 29:15 - How to be at peace  30:41 - 31:05 - Losing vs Getting Beat 32:41 - Consistency over perfection  33:20 - WORKING through adversity is the only way to get through it  35:27 - First steps  36:00 - The Money Morning: Educate, Caffeinate, Meditate, Disassociate -Dario  37:30 - Consistency in the morning -Don  41:00 - When you get to the discomfort door, run through it  41:45 - Question the validity of your own negative self talk the same way you question other peoples thoughts and opinions  44:00 - Realize your areas of high performance and transfer those skills to your health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Putting Unnecessary Timers on Health Creates Unnecessary Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 10:42


    Please rate, subscribe, and share with a friend. Jocko Willink - Leadership Strategy and Tactics To improve your health with our nutrition coaching, select "Comprehensive Nutrition Call" here!  Speak to a Coach Today | Origin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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