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This is a health and wellness podcast. The hosts of the show are Health and Wellness Coach and Yoga Instructor Noah Thomas, and Fellow Crossfit Coach and Personal Trainer Manuel Trujillo. Together we combine our arenas to cultivate wellness, a growth mindset, and high performance. We interview gues…

Tru Quest Podcast


    • Dec 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    CONTROVERSY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 11:06


    A controversial conversation about Christmas, the beliefs, and the betrayals. A time to celebrate and a time to consider changing.

    SCRUPOLOUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 11:46


    A brief discussion on how to become scrupulous in your life endeavors.

    DUMB

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 9:58


    A discussion why acting DUMB can make you SMART. Gifts, goals, and the goodness of what you're capable of.

    TALK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 10:00


    A brief discussion about Self-Talk and how it can impact your ability to break free into a life of purpose and productivity. We shape our lives with what's said if we do nothing to change what's done!

    SUPERHERO SYNDROME

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 12:45


    The theory of superhero syndrome explained! A brief tale of commonalities clashed in a battle of addiction and incarceration. Do you believe in happy endings?

    NEEDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 7:34


    A breakdown of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs and how this model can bring perspective to motivational development.

    FEAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 15:00


    A discussion about fear and some tips to scare FEAR away from haunting your subconscious. what happens when you manifest negative thoughts? Nightmares get unveiled to expose the true weakness of FEAR.

    CODEPENDENCY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 11:21


    A short rant about the codependency and how the initial phases of recovery can be plagued with toxic relationship hangovers.

    BURNOUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 8:30


    Random thoughts about Occupational burnout and how it can relate to developing a lifestyle of addiction. A guided breathing exercise at the tail end of the show to help alleviate stress and anxiety.

    Peer Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 8:09


    A Brief conversation about peer pressure and how it relates to addictive behaviors.

    JUDGEMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 9:13


    A brief discussion about judgement being judged and judging others. How is judgement perceived for someone living with an addiction?

    POTENTIAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 5:24


    A short rant on embracing your limitless potential. Taking a holistic approach ( mind, body, sprit )with your personal wellness.

    STRESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 11:51


    A brief discussion about stress. Good stress vs. bad stress and identifying potential triggers that cause us to experience stress in our everyday life.

    ADDICTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 15:36


    A brief breakdown of the phases of addiction. Stream of thought facts, statistics, and dialogue.

    SHAME

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 9:02


    Unpacking the emotion baggage that comes with "Shame" and how it relates to the addicted mindset.

    Love Abundantly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 73:29


    On this episode Coach Manny & Noah have a returning guest join us with and incredible story of connecting through the podcast and local community. Ashley talks about her quest and experience overcoming stress, anxiety, and depression in a natural way and how anyone can do the same with the right support and mindset.

    Live with Intention, Die with ascension

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 49:30


    On this episode the coaches decipher the perplexities of life before death. It's a subject we all must face and are aware of feeling whether we choose to accept it or not. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said "It is not length of life, but depth of life. The coaches lay down their perspective on this subject to expose the authenticity of this natural state of being.

    Zombies or Dinosaurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 64:00


    This episode dives deep into the aspect of being genuine. As the coaches kick around this topic the awkward tangents continues as they somehow discuss the possibilities of Jurassic park and a zombie apocalypse.

    The Inner Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 30:43


    On This episode Coach Bob and Noah have a conversation about the inner turmoil that torments us as we experience criticism from within. It's hard to avoid the conflict in an over socialized filtered society that lacks real connection. By sharing the raw and vulnerable moments we experience in life we can further our connection with one another to build both empathy and self-disclosure. Love will always be the key to bulldozing the barriers that keep us from living healthy and happy, but we must fist love ourselves. Show Art attributed by: Marquise Photography and designed by Coach Manny himself

    B.M.I. (Bogus Measuring Instrument)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 56:07


    This coaches corner episode dissects the do's and don'ts about lofty old fitness trends and debates why not adapting with the environment can restrict both grow and potential.

    4 Agreements

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 55:00


    On this episode the guys get together to talk about a self-help book that's immersed in valuable wisdom to support your well being. Being healthy sometimes requires rewiring or stepping out of some old habits. This discussion layout great tips to assist you in being successful during all your endeavors.

    Crossfit In The Crossfire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 54:20


    Coach Manny and Noah tackle the topic of Crossfit in this episodes conversation. Manny talks about his affiliation and the direction he plans to take into 2019 with his own gym and also puts clarity behind the global changes being made in the Crossfit arena. If your not a fan of Crossfit there are some other gems within the show that highlight the coaches everyday lives, struggles, and much more. Show Art photo cred: @marquisephotography

    Birth Of A BobCat Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 56:03


    This episode is the second segment of exploring Coach Bob's quest. Coach Manny gets into a rapid fire Q&A and much more as we discover the strategies to overcome struggle through personal experience and growth.

    The Birth Of A Bobcat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 55:00


    On this episode we get into the origin of a Bobcat. What's a Bobcat you ask? It's our new co host and his sassy nickname of course. We explore Bob's story and his quest in this 2 piece segment getting to know the new voice behind the mic. His motivation and mindset to make a positive carbon footprint on this human experience in honorable to say the least. If you enjoy this episode stay tuned for part two as we get even more personal with Coach Bob and the other creators of the show. Props and Credit: Music: A Tribe Called Quest Show Art: Manual Trujillo and Marquise photography Editing and Production: Noah Thomas

    The Birth Of A Bobcat Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 55:00


    On this episode we get into the origin of a Bobcat. What's a Bobcat you ask? It's our new co host and his sassy nickname of course. We explore Bob's story and his quest in this 2 piece segment getting to know the new voice behind the mic. His motivation and mindset to make a positive carbon footprint on this human experience in honorable to say the least. If you enjoy this episode stay tuned for part two as we get even more personal with Coach Bob and the other creators of the show. Props and Credit: Music: A Tribe Called Quest Show Art: Manual Trujillo and Marquise photography Editing and Production: Noah Thomas

    Mini Missions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 11:48


    Mini Missions are a new edition of punch cut topic that grapple material over 10-15 minute segments. Coach Manny and Coach Noah have a conversation about quotes and misc. inspiring material over coffee and the Crossfit Box. Music cred from A Tribe Called Quest Photo cred @marquisephotography

    Rack & Quack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 50:23


    On this episode we bring in Sports Medicine Dr. Jordan Conner to discuss his fascination with working with athletes providing them with a resource for pain-free living. This discussion takes place at Crossfit Loveland. We cover what to look for in seeking a mobility practitioner, how to navigate the red-flags, and how the rack and crack procedures might not be the right fit for you.

    Real, Raw,& Robert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2019 63:59


    This is the first episode of Coaches Corner Tru Quest welcomes a new voice to the show as the coaches discuss topics we all think about when it comes to self improvement. On this episode the these coaches discuss a world of filtered fakes and how people are living lies and how it distorts our environmental reality from seeking and living in truth and genuinely becoming more connected.

    The Breakdown Of Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 71:59


    Another self-controversial topic of discussion gets explored on this episode as Coach Paul and Coach Noah discuss life experiences around boundaries. This discussion goes from circumstantial to personal experiences with the coaches exploring this dynamic topic and the parallels of having and not having boundaries in our lives.

    Respect & Reflect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 57:02


    This track is a recap of 2018 an the experience of starting a podcast. A multitude of episodes are reflected upon while Coach Noah takes the listeners through an insight commentary between skits.

    Merry Myth-Mas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 52:19


    This last episode of the year is a part 2 myth buster of why woman should strength train. We break down the simple science of what benefits can be fostered from adding strength training into your exercise or activity regimen. We talk about the appropriate amount of time we should invest to get the results you desire. We discuss the curing of disease and illnesses with mindful mobility. Squats can be the missing link preventing wellness. We talk about the best lift to perform for longevity.

    She Hulk Or Smoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 53:20


    Coach Manny and Coach Noah sit down to breakdown the simple science behind weight lifting causing woman to become " BULKY." Health topics and opinions flare up throughout this conversation as they get into the bread and butter of this false-stigma and fear around stepping into a fitness arena. They discuss benefits and why a woman should consider lifting heavy.

    Did You Know?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 42:10


    This episode dissects fun facts about health and nutrition. The discussion flows around what can be said about those nutrition labels in most of the product we consume. The coaches reveal some mind-blowing facts about dyes and other synthetic items designed to brainwash us with palatable colors loaded with petroleum.

    Make Your Condition Your Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 62:32


    This episode of Tru Quest welcomes back fellow crossfitter and coach Mr. Paul Krah. Coach Noah and Paul discuss the parallels of addiction and exchange options, personal stories, and more.

    From Fear To Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 48:02


    This one on one conversation with Christopher Gray hits close to home for Coach Noah. Noah talks with his friend about his 25 years of imprisonment and how it's impacted his life and what his biggest takeaways from that experience were. This episode speaks to the heart of amplifying someones quest to share in valuable living wisdom to create wellness in our own lives.

    Attitude of Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 52:28


    On this episode we discuss the struggles, successes, and the proper attitude to have around gratitude. The present is not always picture perfect but the perspectives we cultivate around being more present as we look inwardly can project the greatest impacts to all our outward investments.

    Amare Safari

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 79:48


    On this episode we get up close and personal with one of our very own wellness advocate and Crossfit loveland athletes Alyssa Markham. We talk gut health the the mindset that takes place when we have killer gut instincts. Find more info and connect with Alyssa and all she aspires to do. Connect with Alyssa Markham: Gbxwellness.com Free mental wellness quiz http://16119.freeamaremood.com. Free mood+ product sample Abundanthealthtribe@gmail.com @abundanthealthtribe https://www.instagram.com/abundanthealthtribe Guest Quote: "My passion is for people to stop feeling typical and instead feel like they never thought possible!"

    Morning Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 64:44


    This episode in jammed packed with morning motivations about building healthy habits around daily routines. Coach Manny and Noah discuss the details of their own daily practices and get down to business about what benefits can be had from making early morning sacrifices. We talk yoga, breath work and the importance of gratitude and movement. The shows inside info links and connection points: • https://youtu.be/WLxUuBImZaI • http://www.teamfitquest.com/ • https://www.instagram.com/teamfitquest/ • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPE6wYPbGSGo-JAsdi5B7UQ • http://www.crossfitloveland.com/index.php/Home.html • https://www.instagram.com/crossfitloveland • https://www.patreon.com/teamfitquest Photo Cred @ https://www.instagram.com/marquisephoto

    Mental Mentorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 32:50


    This interview with Sam Lenz explores the insights and intricacies of having a mentor. Sam speaks the language of this improvement seeking audience and has followed his quest in seeking financial freedom. Sam shares some credible information about some of the materials and resources he's used to gain awareness in mental mentorship. Follow Sam on some of these following social platforms. Connect with our guest @: • https://www.facebook.com/LenzMotivation/ • https://www.instagram.com/sam_lenz_

    Wanderlust With Walt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 62:00


    On this episode we get in depth with powerhouse couple Tyler & Kaley Sutphen. These to speak about why they left the corporate world in the rear-view mirror to explore the countryside for inspiring experiences. They talk about their group fitness perspective and how it has restored their faith in humanity. This conversation is anything less than compelling and gets you motivated to follow your own quest. We had the opportunity to welcome these two-amazing people into our home and talk everything from Crossfit, takeaways, and of course tacos. Connect with our guest speakers • https://www.instagram.com/crossfitacrossamerica • https://tacosfortime.com/ • https://www.instagram.com/walt_the_wandering_van Connect with us • https://www.instagram.com/crossfitloveland • https://www.instagram.com/truquestpodcast • https://www.instagram.com/teamfitquest • http://www.crossfitloveland.com/index.php/Home.html • http://www.teamfitquest.com/

    Haunting Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 55:20


    On this episode Coach Manny and Noah discuss the haunting habits that accumulate during the seasons change, especially around the holidays. Also share laid out health hacks that don't take a lot of tricks, and reward us with the treats of wellness. The proper mindset around controlling our zombies when it comes to tech. A plug on some upcoming fitness family fun at our home Crossfit Loveland. Starting monthly giveaways for fan reviews on iTunes. follow us @ https://www.instagram.com/truquestpodcast DM us with feedback or comments. Feel free to e-mail @truquestpodcast@gmail.com

    Sleep On It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 57:37


    Coach Manny & Noah discuss the importance of rest and recovery and how it may be the very thing preventing you from performing at a higher level. This track is laced with tips, tricks, and health hacks to sleeping like a pro. Show art is compliments to https://www.instagram.com/marquisephoto Find out more about what the coaches are up to at https://www.instagram.com/crossfitloveland As always, we thank you for your support. If you have any questions or comments about the show let us hear your voice. E-mail us at truquestpodcast@gmail.com

    Knowing Is Half The Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 74:08


    This episode of Tru Quest with fellow Crossfitter, and Coach Paul Krah laid forth credible wellness information. We spoke about the proper balance between diet and nutrition. He dropped some truth bombs about what it takes to be your best self. We spoke about the secret to unlocking your best health. In the depths of our conversation we also broke down Paul's past and took incredible insights that helped in creating a growth mindset. Paul talks about how pain can be the linchpin in having optimal wellness. You can find Paul and all the incredible things he is doing on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pkoa95/?hl=en The pivotal catapult for Paul and how you too can join a group of inspiring community members https://newyouchallenge.com/ You can also check out Paul's extended Crossfit community at https://www.instagram.com/lasvegascrossfit/?hl=en or http://www.crossfitlasvegas.com/

    Fashion your Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 46:03


    Episode 004 : We go coach to coach, in a Q & A rapid fire showdown in some relevant and exciting wellness topics. Intro topic was: Would you rather be good at multiple things, or great at one thing? This was a segue into other health and wellness areas that brought the coaches personal perspectives and breakdown insights. ~Connnect with us on Instagram @ TruQuestPodcast, Drop an e-mail @ truquestpodcast@gmail.com ~Let us hear your feedback and show questions so we can better serve your interest. ~Show art photo cred @cassanovamediagroup @cmgcreate on Instagram

    drop connnect fashion your passion
    K.I.S.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 53:56


    Ep. 003 Coach Manny gives his perspective discussing the year in review. We talk about failures, mindsets, and growth takeaways that take place during challenging times. Find out more by following TruQuest and Crossfitloveland on Instagram Leave your comments about the show and let us knmow what you want to hear more of. You can email us at truquestpodcast@gmail.com

    The Ropes of Adulthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 40:43


    This episode is a reflection of Noah's last year in review. The conversation highlights key takeaways related to events that have transpired this past year. This episode will give the audience further depth into one of the shows personalities.

    Niddy Griddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 70:59


    Episode 1 : This is a pilot episode detailing some background on why we decided to start a podcast.

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