Podcast appearances and mentions of carl houde

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Niki DiGaetano, known on trail as Phoenix. In addition to being a long distance backpacker, the bulk of today's conversation centers around Niki's work as a death doula. We learn, of course, what that work entails, how her experiences working with those at the end of their lives have reframed how she lives hers, advice for those currently processing the death of a loved one, dealing with anxieties around death, and much more. We wrap the show with how the Appalachian Trail has changed over the last 10 years, ridiculous features we'd like to see added to a backpack, and the triple crown of last meal orders. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Burgeon Outdoor: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at burgeonoutdoor.com. Betterment: Learn more at betterment.com/trek. Shady Rays: Use code “TREK” for 50% off two or more pairs of sunglasses at shadyrays.com. [divider] Interview with Niki DiGaetano Niki's Website Niki's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:05:10 - Reminders: Sign up for the Trek's newsletter, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:08:40 - Introducing Niki 00:10:19 - What is a death doula? 00:12:07 - How did you get into this field? 00:15:10 - How do you not get weighed down by the work? 00:17:05 - What does the training look like? 00:21:10 - What is the top piece of advice you have for preparing for a loved one's passing? 00:23:10 - How do you help people cope with death anxiety? 00:25:30 - How often are people prepared for death? 00:29:42 - How does religion and spirituality play into your work? 00:31:30 - What do you think comes next? 00:35:50 - What advice do you have for people in the grieving process? 00:38:50 - What do you think about the 5 Stages of Grief? 00:41:30 - What are the common regrets of people who are dying? 00:45:30 - How has your work intersected with hiking long trails? 00:47:47 - Tell us about your past relationship 00:55:20 - How did the trail help you grow? 00:56:00 - How did you meet your current partner? 01:00:30 - What are your plans for the future in terms of your career and hiking? 01:02:57 - How do you balance offering advice to your friends and family? 01:05:00 - Discussion about death anxiety 01:07:10 - Do you have any advice for someone debating about doing a thru-hike? 01:09:20 - Tell us about the book you're working on 01:10:37 - Stay Salty Question: What's your hottest take in the world of backpacking - or death? 01:12:23 - Where can people keep up with you? Segments Trek Propaganda Where Do You Need a Bear Canister on the PCT? By Katie Jackson 10 Ways the Appalachian Trail Has Changed in the Last 10 Years by Kelly Floro QOTD:  If you could add one ridiculous feature to a backpack—purely for entertainment—what would it be? Triple Crown of last meal orders Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Carl Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Lauren F, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Greg Floravanti “Lumberjack”, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we're coming to you live from Austin, Texas with our guest, Paul Magnanti, aka Mags, aka Pmags. A longtime co-host of The Trail Show and a triple crowner, Pmags has spent decades exploring trails across the country, with a special love for the Southwest. We dive into the future of public lands, hear some of his hot takes on gear,  including his love for 100-weight fleece pullovers, his beef with sun hoodies, and where hikers tend to overspend, and get a look at his go-to "snivel gear." Pmags also shares stories from some of his lesser-known adventures, including the Ring the Peak Trail, A Walk Across Southern Utah, the Northern New Mexico Loop, the Grand Moab Route, and the Southeast Utah Group Circuit.  We wrap out the show with a rundown of the best sections of the Appalachian Trail (spoiler: #1 shocked our live audience), a "stupid thing of the week" (lost phone edition), a "gross or not gross" (chapstick edition), and the triple crown of trail towns. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKWINTER15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Betterment: Learn more at betterment.com/trek. Burgeon Outdoor: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at burgeonoutdoor.com. Purple Rain Skirts: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off at purplerainskirts.com. [divider] Interview with Paul Magnanti PMag's Website PMag's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:07:05 - Reminders: Sign up for the Trek's newsletter, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! Trek booth location 00:10:00 - Introducing PMags 00:10:40 - What's your backpacking origin story? 00:12:17 - Have you backpacked in Texas? 00:14:00 - How many people in Rhode Island backpack? 00:16:25 - Tell us about being a “structured rambler” and living in Moab 00:19:20 - What advice do you have for thru-hikers to incorporate more rambling into their hikes? 00:21:30 - What's your backpacking resume? 00:24:15 - What's your take on what's happening with public lands? 00:28:47 - What do you look for in a headlamp? 00:35:00 - Tell us your opinion about sun hoodies 00:40:40 - Have you had a midlife crisis yet? 00:41:30 - Tell us about your wife! 00:43:22 - Are you worried about microplastics? 00:45:02 - What camera do you use? 00:50:00 - Discussion about The Trail Show 00:51:40 - Tell us about the 100-weight pullover fleece 00:56:38 - Tell us about snivel gear 00:57:40 - What's your solo baseweight for a typical trip? 01:00:18 - What's your take on trowels? 01:03:05 - What's your take on campfires in the west? 01:09:55 - Tell us about the Ring the Peak Trail 01:13:50 - Tell us about A Walk Across Southern Utah 01:16:20 - Discussion about the beer in Utah 01:17:20 - Tell us about the cultures of Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico 01:20:35 - How much research do you do prior to your ramblings? 01:22:08 - What are some places that people should know about? 01:23:40 - Have you seen any megafauna in etchings? 01:27:13 - Tell us about the Northern New Mexico Loop 01:30:35 - Tell us about the South East Utah Group (SEUG) Circuit 01:34:15 - How do you prepare for paddling trips? 01:35:50 - What's your most embarrassing moment while backpacking? 01:36:45 - What's your scariest encounter with wildlife? 01:37:45 - What's your most recent mistake? 01:39:50 - Fuck Marry Kill: Utah, Colorado, New Mexico 01:41:40 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? 01:42:40 - Where can people keep up with you? Segments Listener Q&A Trek Propaganda: Appalachian Trail Conservancy Head Sandi Marra Announces Retirement by Katie Jackson Thru-Hikers Consistently Say These Are the 7 Best Sections of the Appalachian Trail by Katie Jackson QOTD:  What's a hill you're willing to die on that has nothing to do with hiking? Stupid Thing of the Week Gross or Not Gross Triple Crown of trail towns Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Carl Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Lauren F, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Greg Floravanti “Lumberjack”, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are bringing you yet another edition of beginner backpacking mistakes. Today's panel includes the debut of Jess Stone, 2024 AT and LT thru-hiker, and The Trek's Community and Marketing Manager. We bring you 9 brand new thru-hiking pitfalls to avoid, including tips on sending mail drops, how to avoid letting small problems turn into big problems, dealing with toxic off-trail relationships before departing, hydration tips, why you shouldn't invite friends and family on your trip, and much more. We wrap the show with a call out to some Trek bloggers, the definitively correct orientation for silverware in the dishwasher, the triple crown of good horse names, and what not to eat before mailing important letters. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Burgeon Outdoors: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at burgeonoutdoor.com. Shady Rays: Use code “TREK” for 35% off at shadyrays.com. [divider] Panel with Zach, Chaunce, and Jess Jess's Instagram Referenced episodes BPR #112 | Beginner Backpacking Mistakes BPR #160 | Beginner Backpacking Mistakes 2.0 BPR #97 | Ben Lawhon of Leave No Trace Time stamps & Questions 00:06:20 - Reminders: Say hi to us at Trail Days, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, apply to blog for the Trek! 00:14:03 - Introducing Jess 00:17:32 - Zach's Mistake #1: Overplanning, especially maildrops and daily mileage 00:24:00 - Chaunce's Mistake #1: Not looking up LNT principles before your hike 00:29:00 - Jess's Mistake #1: Not drinking enough water 00:32:20 - Zach's Mistake #2: Letting small problems become big problems  00:41:15 - Chaunce's Mistake #2: If you don't like who you're dating at home, consider dumping them 00:47:20 - Jess's Mistake #2: Inviting your friends/family to hike with you when you've been out for months 00:54:40 - Zach's Mistake #3: Not considering the weight/space of everything 01:00:40 - Chaunce's Mistake #3: Not taking photos of your stuff 01:08:45 - Jess's Mistake #3: Marrying your trail family 01:23:15 - Stay Salty Question: What's your hottest take in the world of backpacking? 01:28:20 - How was the AT? Segments Trek Propaganda: 20 Trek Bloggers You Should Be Following in 2025 by Jess QOTD:  Silverware up or down in the dishwasher? Hiker Trash Thing of the Week Triple Crown of good horse names Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Carl Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Eathan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Alsop, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Greg McDaniel, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason “The Snail” Snailer, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Greg Floravanti “Lumberjack”, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Atheltic, we are joined by Jay “Meat Grinder” France. Meat Grinder is a thru-hiker, author, and 31-year veteran of the Air Force, having completed 10 deployments and graduated from Army Ranger School in the process. Jay details his military background, including some key similarities and differences relative to thru-hiking, how he used vlogging as a way to stay in touch with his sons on trail, and the hilarious blood nipple origin story of his trail name. Meat Grinder also recently served as a volunteer advocate for Hike The Hill, an annual event where trail advocates meet with U.S. Congress to promote policies and funding that support trails, public lands, and outdoor recreation. Jay offers some important advice for those who want to advocate for public lands, especially relevant in today's climate. We wrap the show with the top AT hostels, our triple crown of airplane snacks, and two completely unnecessary improvements to the Appalachian Trail. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKSPRING15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Vaer Watches: Check out Vaer Watches at vaerwatches.com. Purple Rain Skirts: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off at purplerainskirts.com. Burgeon Outdoors: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at burgeonoutdoor.com. [divider] Interview with Jay “Meat Grinder” France Jay's Youtube Jay's Instagram Jay's Book, Five Million Steps Time stamps & Questions 00:05:42 - Reminders: Take our survey! Say hi to us at Trail Days, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:09:33 - Introducing Jay 00:10:14 - When did you almost ambush AT hikers? 00:15:25 - Tell us about Army Ranger School 00:20:07 - Did you see alligators in Florida? 00:22:13 - How did you decide to join the military? 00:24:07 - Fuck Marry Kill: Jay's US assignment locations 00:25:50 - Tell us about being a canine officer 00:29:44 - Tell us about your deployments after 911 00:32:25 - When did you have kids amidst your deployments?  00:33:10 - What were some of the terrifying experiences? 00:35:50 - What do they teach you in Army Ranger School? 00:41:20 - Do you think you could have passed early on in your military years? 00:45:25 - Tell us about hiking the Wonderland Trail in 2003 00:48:25 - Do you have tips for people from the military getting started hiking? 00:49:40 - How did you decide to go on that hike? 00:51:10 - Did you still enjoy the hike? 00:52:30 - What led to your retirement from the military? 00:55:25 - How did you get your trail name? 01:03:00 - How did your family react to your decision to hike the PCT? 01:06:15 - How were the snow and fires on the PCT? 01:15:30 - How did you handle skipping miles due to the fires? 01:20:18 - What was your social environment like on the trail? 01:24:27 - Do you think unplugging was good for you? 01:26:55 - Did you know right away you'd do another thru-hike? 01:29:15 - Did the ranger school prepare you for the CT? 01:34:25 - Are your sons interested in hiking with you? 01:37:25 - Tell us about the Tahoe Rim Trail in 2023 01:40:12 - Tell us about your book 01:43:40 - What aspect of the book have you gotten the most positive feedback on? 01:47:00 - What were some of the mental health challenges you dealt with? 01:54:27 - Tell us about being a Hike the Hill advocate for the PCTA 01:59:38 - Do you have advice for people who want to get involved? 02:05:52 - Where can people go to keep up with you? 02:06:50 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? Segments Trek Propaganda: The Best Hostels to Visit on the Appalachian Trail in 2025 by Katie Jackson QOTD:  If you could make one completely unnecessary improvement to the Appalachian Trail, what would it be? Triple Crown of airplane snacks Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Carl Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Eathan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Alsop, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Greg McDaniel, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason “The Snail” Snailer, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Greg Floravanti “Lumberjack”, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Tate Dobson, known on trail as Pyro. Tate is a certified wildcard. It's not just that he's hiked the PCT, AT, Long Trail, and Te Araroa, but how he's done it, including hiking the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail spending $1,000 (alongside Quadzilla), hiking long stretches with carrying a Jansport pack, another stretch using tote bag, hiking the R2R2R eating only Motts Fruit snacks and the 100-Mile Wilderness consuming only maple syrup and a jar of peanut butter. He's run a pair of ultramarathons around a roundabout, he's run a beer mile with his mom, and has accomplished another mile consuming four shots of tequila and a tube of toothpaste. In other words, strap in.  We wrap the show with some bucket list hikes you can do over a long weekend, the triple crown of stuipd word spellings, a listener poop story, and more. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Vaer Watches: Check out Vaer Watches at vaerwatches.com. Bear Mattress: Use code “BACKPACKER” for 40% off at bearmattress.com. Burgeon Outdoors: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at burgeonoutdoor.com. [divider] Interview with Tate “Pyro” Dobson Tate's Instagram Tate's Trek page Time stamps & Questions 00:06:34 - Reminders: Check out The Trek and Backpacker Radio on Youtube, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:9:40 - Introducing Tate 00:11:40 - How do Chaunce and Tate know each other? 00:14:20 - How did you get into the outdoors? 00:15:11 - What trajectory led to dropping out of high school and college and how did you start thru-hiking? 00:18:25 - Tell us about your 2019 PCT hike? 00:20:55 - What's your perspective on continuous footpaths? 00:22:53 - Where was your head at when you got off the PCT? 00:24:03 - When did you next get on trail? 00:25:37 - Are you a known figure in Durango? 00:28:00 - How did you get on the Colorado Trail? 00:31:22 - Any standout stories from the Colorado Trail? 00:31:51 - Do you have any poop stories? 00:35:40 - How was the Sierra High Route? 00:42:00 - Tell us about the PCT in 2022 00:44:45 - When did things start to get weird? 00:53:15 - Did you hike the whole trail in sandals? 00:54:20 - What other weird things did you do on the PCT? 00:56:10 - Where did you get your marathon idea? 00:59:40 - Did you feel any asymmetric pain afterwards? 01:01:07 - Tell us about your beer mile 01:02:50 - What is the toothpaste and tequila mile? 01:05:45 - Did you see any interesting people during the roundabout run? 01:07:45 - Tell us about your other impractical backpacks 01:11:40 - Tell us about your TA hike 01:18:07 - What's your favorite mom story? 01:19:27 - How'd you clean off the mud? 01:22:50 - How do you keep losing toothbrushes? 01:24:36 - Tell us about starting the AT last year 01:26:35 - What was the budget challenge you did? 01:28:30 - What tips do you have for hiking on a budget? 01:33:24 - What'd you do while Quadzilla was in the hospital? 01:34:30 - What's the craziest story from the AT? 01:39:30 - When did you stop carrying the tote bag? 01:42:05 - Any fun stories from the Long Trail? 01:48:20 - Tell us about the Rim to Rim to Rim 01:51:40 - What plans do you have for the CDT? 01:53:20 - Stay Salty Question: What's your hottest take in the world of backpacking? 01:54:55 - What's your dream sponsor? Segments Trek Propaganda: 33 Bucket-List Hikes You Can Do in a Long Weekend by Katie Jackson QOTD:  Would you rather never get blisters again but have to hike in Crocs, or always have the best gear but get a new blister every day? Triple Crown of stupid word spellings Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Carl Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Eathan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Alsop, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Greg McDaniel, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Greg Floravanti “Lumberjack”, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we're joined by Maytal Agasi, known on trail as Carrot Top. In this episode, we learn how a road trip in a mid-size SUV with her two brothers sparked Carrot Top's entry into the world of thru-hiking. She shares how she benefitted massively from both solo and group thru-hikes.  We chat about her time on the JMT, Colorado Trail, and PCT, and we take a deeper dive into her most recent trek on the Camino de Costa Rica, covering standout cultural elements, landscape highlights, the incredibly muggy weather, rich wildlife (including venomous snakes and sloths), managing language barriers, unique logistical challenges, and more. A quick note: I made a big time dumb guy mistake. About 30 minutes into the interview, I realized our audio recorder wasn't rolling. The first 36 minutes of the interview have lower audio quality than usual. That portion still offers important context about Maytal's journey into the outdoors, but if it's too distracting, the audio quality improves at the 36-minute mark of the interview. Trigger warning: This interview includes discussion of suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, we recommend skipping ahead to the point where the audio improves—again 36 minutes into the interview. We wrap the show with another clue about our super secret special guest for the upcoming live podcast in Austin, what ridiculous outfit we'd hike in forever, the Triple Crown of Colorado stereotypes, and a disturbing story of an international hiker who was detained, deported, and banned from the U.S. on her way to hike the Arizona Trail. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKWINTER15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Vaer Watches: Check out Vaer Watches at vaerwatches.com. AG1: Get your free $79 gift at drinkag1.com/backpacker. [divider] Interview with Maytal “Carrottop” Agasi Maytal's Instagram Camino de Costa Rica Time stamps & Questions 00:06:10 - Reminders: Sign up for the Trek's newsletter, join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:10:00 - Audio note 00:12:10 - Introducing Maytal 00:15:30 - How did you get your trail name? 00:16:05 - What does a garden educator do? 00:17:24 - What is the best plant? 00:19:40 - How did you get into hiking? 00:21:23 - Why don't you fight with your siblings? 00:24:00 - Discussion about Maytal's roadtrip 00:25:23 - Are your parents hippie-adjacent? 00:27:08 - What's your favorite on-trail meal to make? 00:30:50 - Do you taste the meals before dehydrating them? 00:32:44 - How did you decide to hike the JMT? 00:34:10 - What happened to your dad? 00:38:30 - How do you process things as well as enjoy the trail while hiking? 00:40:50 - Was it intimidating to hike mostly solo on your first hike? 00:46:17 - Are there any fats that are safe to dehydrate? 00:46:55 - Did you know right away you wanted to do more hikes? 00:49:45 - Have you butt heads with anyone on trail? 00:52:00 - How did you get your gear dialed in for the JMT? 00:55:00 - Discussion about stool sample tests 00:57:45 - Were you happy to hike the CT with a friend or did you ever want space? 01:00:50 - What did you like about Salida? 01:03:03 - When did you decide to hike the PCT? 01:05:30 - Tell us about almost falling off a mountain 01:10:35 - What was it like to go through the Sierra twice? 01:12:45 - How did you learn about the Camino de Costa Rica? 01:15:57 - Are guides required? 01:16:50 - How long is the trail and what is the mileage like each day? 01:20:30 - Do you pay the host families? 01:23:40 - How did you communicate that you were vegetarian? 01:24:50 - Did you have cell service? 01:26:00 - Do you know how many people have hiked this trail? 01:28:30 - What was the weather like? 01:30:25 - What were the landscape highlights of the trail? 01:38:00 - Discussion about wildlife 01:41:05 - Were there other opportunities to eat in town? 01:42:12 - What are the biggest cultural differences? 01:45:55 - What would you like to relay to the listeners of Backpacker Radio? 01:47:38 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? Segments Trek Propaganda 20 Trek Bloggers You Should Be Following in 2025 by Jess A German Thru-Hiker Has Been Detained, Deported, and Banned From the US Without a Hearing: Here's What You Need To Know by Caitlin Hardee QOTD:  If you could only hike in one ridiculous outfit for the rest of your life, what would it be? Triple Crown of Colorado stereotypes Thing of the Week Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Carl Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Eathan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Alsop, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Greg McDaniel, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Greg Floravanti “Lumberjack”, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by author, backpacker, and our resident alien expert, Mike Clelland. We made an honest attempt to discuss ultralight backpacking during this one, and although we do touch on the subject some, the bulk of this conversation is dedicated to owls, aliens, and all things paranormal activity. Mike has become the preeminent expert of the interplay between owls and UFO citings, which may not sound like a thing, however Mike has accrued a lifetime of stories from folks who have experiences that say that it is. If owls and aliens don't sound like your jam, we encourage you to give this one a shot, as Mike's long standing intense passion for these subjects turns out to be awfully contagious; Chaunce and I are thoroughly entertained. We also discuss the pros and cons of traditional vs. self-publishing, which Mike has done both, but really this is mostly aliens and owls.  Warning: This episode includes discussions of rape, death, and child loss in the context of aliens. If any of these topics are triggering, we encourage you to skip this interview. We wrap the show with the news that the Backpacker Radio crew is headed to AT Trail Days, news of a woman who set the overall FKT on the Florida Trail, Knorr Side recipe recommendations, the shortest roast in the history of roasts, what animal we'd train to be our hiking companion, the triple crown of memes, dog's cornchip paws, and more. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Mike Clelland Mike's Instagram Mike's Website The Unseen, by Mike Clelland Mike's Podcast Time stamps & Questions 00:09:15 - Reminders: Sign up for the Trek's newsletter, join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:13:19 - Introducing Mike 00:14:05 - What have you been up to since we last had you on? 00:17:00 - Fuck Marry Kill: Podcasting, Writing Books, and Illustrating 00:21:23 - What are the pros and cons of self-publishing? 00:26:16 - Give us the primer on why you think owls are special 00:31:35 - What are the general trends of people's owl sightings? 00:37:24 - Have you noticed commonalities between the people? 00:41:04 - Owl + UFO story 00:47:20 - In your opinion, what are aliens? 00:49:18 - What do you personally believe? 00:57:25 - What do you believe in terms of these common alien theories? 01:01:25 - What motivates the aliens? 01:04:06 - Are the aliens visiting intentionally or passing by? 01:06:45 - How does one become owl-ready? 01:09:45 - Why don't the aliens visit you all the time? 01:13:24 - Do you consider yourself a healer? 01:15:04 - Do you still cut the handles off the toothbrush? 01:16:05 - What got you into ultralight backpacking and inspired you to write the book? 01:23:35 - What types of trips did you go on? 01:24:50 - What are your strongest convictions about ultralight backpacking? 01:30:45 - How do you go ultralight despite having fears about the outdoors? 01:35:46 - How did you get into owls and UFOs? 01:47:00 - Chaunce's story 01:55:55 - Where do you think that voice came from? 02:02:40 - Return to Mike's story 02:07:03 - Are you still trying to process what happened and seeking the why? 02:08:20 - What happened on that day? 02:24:30 - Why isn't there clearer evidence of all this? 02:26:50 - What's the difference between paranormal activity and hallucination? 02:29:44 - What is your answer to why are you here? 02:31:37 - Do you think we're living in a simulation and what happens after we die? 02:37:30 - Mike's hypnosis session 02:52:30 - Do you think you're an alien scribe? 02:56:00 - What percent of you thinks you're an alien? 02:59:52 - What are your closing thoughts? 03:02:17 - Stay Salty Question: What's your hottest take in the world of backpacking? Or, what's something you'd add to ultralight backpacking? Or, what tip do you violate the most? 03:08:10 - Where can people keep up with you? Segments Trek Propaganda:  Fastest Known Human: This Woman Just Beat the Men's Speed Record on the Florida Trail by Katie Jackson 7 Delicious Knorr Side Dinner Ideas You Need To Try, According to an AT Thru-Hiker by Sheraya Smith QOTD:  If you could train any animal to be your hiking companion, what would it be and what special skills would it have? The Shortest Roast of All Time Triple Crown of internet memes Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Carl Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Eathan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Alsop, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Greg McDaniel, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Greg Floravanti “Lumberjack”, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

This week's REPLAY episode features Carl Houde. Carl is the founder of Affogado Media, a company that offers editing and engineering services for podcasters. Within his business, Carl relies upon his technical skills in order to work on podcasts during their post-production stages so that his clients have content that is professional and worthy of publication. Tune in to learn about how Carl's editing and engineering background helped him find his place in the podcasting field.  What We Learn:  2:20:  Carl's Business: The Podcast Engineer 3:40: Carl's Own Podcast: DIY Podcasting 6:05: Struggles of Being a Podcast Business Owner 8:30: Is The Podcasting World Oversaturated? 12:40: Tips on How to make one's podcast sound good 17:05/20:35: Investing in an editor to join your team v. Editing your Podcasts Yourself 17:45 Editing Software Options 24:50: Incorporating Music into One's Podcast 26:55 Difference between Podcast Editing and Podcast Engineering 28:05 Using Effects and How A Studio Work Helpful Links:  Sign up on the 2nd of the Month for 1 Month+ FREE Media Hosting with Libsyn when you use the code: BRIGHT.  Produce your show with Bright Sighted Podcasting: https://brightsighted.com Follow Christine on Instagram: @TheChristineOD: https://www.instagram.com/thechristineod/ Want to connect with Carl Houde?  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastengr/ Website:https://www.thepodcastengineer.com/ Carl's Podcast: https://www.thepodcastengineer.com/diy-podcasting Credits: Production:  Bright Sighted Host: Christine O'Donnell Guest: Carl Houde Assistant Producer and Editor: Matthew Feiler 

This week’s episode features Carl Houde. Carl is the founder of The Podcast Engineer, a company that offers editing and engineering services for podcasters. Within his business, Carl relies upon his technical skills in order to work on podcasts during their post-production stages so that his clients have content that is professional and worthy of publication. Tune in to learn about how Carl's editing and engineering background helped him find his place in the podcasting field. Additionally, Carl will provide advice regarding whether it makes sense to invest in an editor or if you should take the lead in editing podcasts yourself. What We Learn:  2:20:  Carl’s Business: The Podcast Engineer 3:40: Carl’s Own Podcast: DIY Podcasting 6:05: Struggles of Being a Podcast Business Owner 8:30: Is The Podcasting World Oversaturated? 12:40: Tips on How to make one’s podcast sound good 17:05/20:35: Investing in an editor to join your team v. Editing your Podcasts Yourself 17:45 Editing Software Options 24:50: Incorporating Music into One’s Podcast 26:55 Difference between Podcast Editing and Podcast Engineering 28:05 Using Effects and How A Studio Work Helpful Links:  Sign up on the 2nd of the Month for 1 Month+ FREE Media Hosting with Libsyn when you use the code: BRIGHT.  Produce your show with Bright Sighted Podcasting: https://brightsighted.com Follow Christine on Instagram: @TheChristineOD: https://www.instagram.com/thechristineod/ Want to connect with Carl Houde?  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastengr/ Website:https://www.thepodcastengineer.com/ Carl's Podcast: https://www.thepodcastengineer.com/diy-podcasting Credits: Production:  Bright Sighted Host: Christine O'Donnell Guest: Carl Houde Assistant Producer and Editor: Matthew Feiler 

Not every Bodcast is about fitness, fighting to not look like a certain sea cow, or even talking with a Dad. Some opportunities are just too good to pass up and this was one of those times when I had the chance to talk with Carl House, aka The Podcast Engineer, and learn more about building a successful podcast. Maybe this episode helps someone out there listening to pull the trigger on that idea or make some changes to make their podcast even better. Or maybe it even helps me to be better at the Bodcast... Or maybe, just maybe, you will listen, drop 5 stars and a bomb-ass review because you feel that is what I most deserve... And like Emma says, make sure you subscribe!Check out Carl on social media. Click a link below:The Podcast Engineer siteThe Podcast Engineer on IG The Podcast Engineer on FB

In this episode we meet Carl Houde, an audio engineer, podcast producer, and host of the DIY podcast. Get a look into what it means to be a podcast producer, and how a podcast producer can bring your podcast to life. Learn more about Carl at ThePodcastEngineer.com

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Kyle, Custom Success Manager for TrueCoach.co! He talks about his journey from Montauk, NY to Boulder, CO and how he found TrueCoach. Plus, he has some great advice on how you can improve your coaching by using the TrueCoach platform! Visit TrueCoach.co to take advantage of their free 14-day trail—no credit card information required! If you have any questions for Kyle, you can email him at Kyle@TrueCoach.co.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

This week, Shelby discusses trusting your instinct, Taking your life to the next level, and being relentless. She draws inspiration from a favorite book of hers, Relentless by Tim Grover.    Have something to say? Reach out to Shelby on Instagram @serenity_strong or send her an email at serenitystrong88@gmail.com.  If you loved this episode, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player! It really helps!   Podcast production by Carl Houde.

In this episode, Shelby talks about how she turned her dream of starting a podcast into a reality. She described a couple of easy steps you can take toward doing the same with your personal dream. Have something to say? Reach out to Shelby on Instagram @serenity_strong or send her an email at serenitystrong88@gmail.com.  Today's shoutouts: Joe Moore @barbellsboltsandbourbon Carl Houde @thepodcastengineer If you loved this episode, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player! It really helps!   Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

This Fitness Friday is one you'll want to save and replay on the regular. Joe is joined once again by Jon Haley to talk about how you can break through your training plateau. Whether it's working on your breathing technique (yes, it makes a HUGE different), finding a training partner, or simply adjusting your mindset, you'll find that YOU CAN BREAK THROUGH! Visit Revive's website, reviveivlounge.com, for more information about your local franchise and how it can help you. And follow Jon on Instagram @syntax_error_1 and @iwantabeachbodyjon for more info about him!   If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Zack Damon, Assistant Professor and Sports Management Graduate Program Director at the University of Central Arkansas. They talk about identifying and harnessing leadership in sport, the importance of developing proper movement patterns, and seeking happiness by striving for daily excellence.  You can find Zack online at uca.edu and @ZDamonator55 on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about him or his program at UCA! This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. Nick Engel, owner of ATX PT, a manually based physical therapy center in Austin, Texas. They talk about how to break through physical limitations and work toward maximally efficient movement and more.  You can find Dr. Nick online at atx-pt.com and on social media @atxphysicaltherapy. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. Nick with any questions or for more information about him or ATX PT! This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Joe interviews Health Behavior Specialist, Lauren Easton PhD. They talk about her experience training as a cross-country runner and how a tip to train "smarter not harder" by reducing training time and increasing training effort helped her boost her performance! Lauren currently works as a health behavior specialist for Simple Wellness in Lawrence, KS. Visit their website, mysimplehealthcare.com, for more information!   Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

Health Behavior Specialist, Lauren Easton PhD, joins Coach Joe to talk about why fitness may seem complicated even though is really shouldn't. Lauren currently works as a health behavior specialist for Simple Wellness in Lawrence, KS. Visit their website, mysimplehealthcare.com, for more information!   Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by athletic trainer, Jenn Brown, to talk about preventing injuries, overcoming plateaus (in training, of course), and even her recent home renovations! Plus, find out why Jenn preaches "hydrate, hydrate, hydrate" to her athletes and what it really means! You can find Jenn on Facebook here and on Instagram @jennbo28. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about her or her practice! This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

2014 Mr Olympia Muscle & Fitness Champion, Phillip Blow joins Coach Joe to talk about his fitness journey and offer up some training pearls of wisdom. Phillip currently works as an online coach and 1-on-1 trainer. You can find more information about him and his program on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.   Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

Episode 86 with Kayla Murphy returns! Kayla Murphy joins Coach Joe to talk about what fitness has meant in the past and why we might want to think about redefining the term!   Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

Doctor of Chiropractic, Joe Denke, joins Coach Joe to talk about how he's maintained his level of fitness on an ever-tightening schedule.  To learn more about Dr. Joe Denke, and for self-help tips every day, go check out his Instagram @selectbodydoc. And be sure to visit the Select Spine & Sports Medicine YouTube channel for weekly videos! Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. David Song for the classic discussion of the big 3... Training, Building, and Enjoyment. Dr. David talks about how his early forays into strength training motivated his career path as a chiropractor and why he loves working with athletes.  You can find Dr. David online at drdavidsong.com and @lustrengththerapy on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about him or his practice! This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And if you enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

If you tried to count all the microphones that exist in the world, you'd probably give up before being halfway done. When this many options exist for an essential piece of podcasting equipment, it can be extremely difficult to decide what to buy.This episode, we're looking at the best types of microphones to use for podcasting, and then I tell you how you can use it to maximize sound quality and minimize background noise!Come back next week for Episode 5, when we discuss your recording software. We'll go over whether you should spend money on a fancy piece of software and which settings you should be paying attention to! DIY Podcasting is recorded and produced by Carl Houde for ThePodcastEngineer.com, the best solution for your podcast editing, mixing, and management needs!

Personal trainer, Jon Haley, joins Coach Joe to talk about how he's handles adversity, his experience with bullying, and how everyone should use self-talk to help themselves through difficult situations. Visit Revive's website, reviveivlounge.com, for more information about your local franchise and how it can help you. And follow Jon on Instagram @syntax_error_1 for more info about him! Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

Have you ever thought about your room from and audio recording standpoint? Maybe it's relatively empty—or maybe it's pretty fully decorated! There are so many was that your room can affect your podcast's sound quality.This episode, we look at how various rooms can affect the sound quality of your show and how to tell if your room is going to sound good.Come back next week for Episode 4, when we discuss... Wait for it... Microphones! We'll get into how you can pick the best podcasting microphone for YOU!  DIY Podcasting is recorded and produced by Carl Houde for ThePodcastEngineer.com, the best solution for your podcast editing, mixing, and management needs!

Missy was affected by depression, poor habits and she wasn't keeping up with her health. Then she took a kickboxing class at a local gym in Atlanta and was instantly hooked! Missy decided to change her lifestyle and quit smoking, and she lost forty pounds! She'd found a passion for fitness and wanted to create a safe community for people to embark on their fitness journey. After serving hundreds of clients, making an impact in the community and scaling her business to multiple locations, Missy is on fire! You can find Vesta online at vestaatl.com!   Topics: 1:22 - How Vesta came to be 3:00 - Struggling through school 7:16 - The transition to a healthier lifestyle 11:00 - How missy ditcher her smoking habit for good! 12:55 - From bartender to business owner 19:45 - Funding a business with family, friends, and passion 22:36 - Closing out 2019 and future collaborations 24:35 - Missy's day-to-day 27:23 - Overcoming the hurdles of business ownership   This episode was recorded and produced for Jesse Todisco with assistance from Carl Houde.

This week Dr. Adam McCluskey joins Coach Joe. He talks about his exposure to sports and fitness in grade school, his time studying physical therapy, and why he decided to build a career out of helping people train! Dr. Adam McCluskey practices physical therapy at PTI Rehab & Performance in in Raleigh, NC. You can find Dr. Adam on his website, ptirehabraleigh.com, and on Instagram @theptinitiative.   Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

The most important part of your podcast setup is not your gear, or your show's topic, or even you guests—it's you! You as the host of your podcast have the single most significant impact on your show's sound quality. This episode, we look at 7 ways you can improve your hosting skills and immediately have a positive impact on your show's sound quality.Come back next week for Episode 3, when we discuss how to know if a room is fit for podcast recording and what to do about it if it's not! DIY Podcasting is recorded and produced by Carl Houde for ThePodcastEngineer.com, the best solution for your podcast editing, mixing, and management needs!

For the inaugural episode of Fitness Friday, Joe is joined by Dr. Adam McCluskey PT, DPT of The PT Initiative to talk about squats. How does mobility affect your squats? Did you learn to squat properly in the first place? Is squat actually bad for your knees?! Listen in as Joe and Dr. Adam discuss! You can find Dr. Adam on his website, ThePTInitiative.com, or on Instagram @theptinitiative.  Here's a video of a tower squat, like Joe mentioned. Here's a vide of a cossack squat, like Dr. Adam Mentioned.   Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

Kevin Daly and his team have saved many individuals and couples from the brink of despair through counseling. Text the word "LOVE" to or call 678-608-2111 for free tools available from Broken Chains International. You can find Broken Chains International on Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin.  Topics: 1:24 - Kevin Daly shares his story and his mission 6:21 - Arriving in Blairsville, GA and navigating the riverbed of life 11:34 - You're never done working on yourself 15:01 - From humble beginnings in Miami to a growing team in Kennesaw 24:04 - Live Free and Love Well with Broken Chains International 25:55 - Being true and telling your story 31:11 - The importance of being mindful of every aspect of your world 36:06 - Keep showing up and never quit! 41:29 - Find your “why” and on being a good dad 46:05 - What does the future hold for Broken Chains International?   This episode was recorded and produced for Jesse Todisco with assistance from Carl Houde.

Nicki Divine, Simon Stone, and PoeticMindz talk about PTSD, their first- and second-hand experiences with it, and how they've dealt with PTSD in relationships. PTSD is not just something that veterans experience: it can happen to anyone. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.

Let's take a look at something I'm going to call the Hierarchy of Sound (HoS). The HoS is made up of the 5 most important parts of your podcast recording setup. Improve these and your podcast sound quality will skyrocket.The Hierarchy of Sound is:The HostThe RoomThe MicrophoneThe Recording SoftwarePost-ProductionCome back next week for Episode 2, when we dive into how you can optimize the first block in the Hierarchy of Sound: The Host. DIY Podcasting is recorded and produced by Carl Houde for ThePodcastEngineer.com, the best solution for your podcast editing, mixing, and management needs!

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Kyle, Custom Success Manager for TrueCoach.co! He talks about his journey from Montauk, NY to Boulder, CO and how he found TrueCoach. Plus, he has some great advice on how you can improve your coaching by using the TrueCoach platform! Visit TrueCoach.co to take advantage of their free 14-day trail—no credit card information required! If you have any questions for Kyle, you can email him at Kyle@TrueCoach.co.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

Fitness Fridays are the new Mystery Mondays! Every Friday, Joe will be interviewing representatives from gyms across the country to talk about their training philosophy and what they try to teach their new clients. If you've ever wanted a peek at the methodology behind your favorite fitness center, you'll love what's in store!   Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, so that you get notified as soon as new episodes get released!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

This week, Coach Joe talks with Dr. Kristin Oja about intermittent fasting, how it affects your biology, and how to do it properly. Tune in as they tackle this popular and mysterious trend. Kristin Oja is the founder of Stat Wellness, based in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Kristin Oja or Stat Wellness, visit stat-wellness.com or follow social media @statwellness on social media.  This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by the personal trainer, Jon Haley, to talk about how he got into fitness and why he loves what he does! Plus, listen for a bit of wisdom about how to push yourself closer to your goal than you thought possible. Visit Revive's website, reviveivlounge.com, for more information about your local franchise and how it can help you. And follow Jon on Instagram @syntax_error_1 for more info about him! Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, if you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by podcast engineer Carl Houde as they celebrate Barbells, Bolts and Bourbon's 100th episode! This show would not be possible without you, loyal listeners, and we have big plans for the next hundreds of episodes to come! If you enjoy this show regularly (or even if you happened to stumble upon it today), please consider giving us a ★★★★★ rating and a quick review. And if you're not already subscribed on Apple Podcasts, click on that link to do so! Everything you do to support this show helps immensely. Visit barbellsboltsandbourbon.com for more information about Joe and the podcast. And if you'd like to be a guest on the shown, send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by inventor of the BAMF Hammer, Shawn Richardson. They talk about how to embrace and learn from failures and how to approach lofty goals in your training and in life! If you've every thought about getting a BAMF Hammer, now is the time! Shawn is running a limited-time special on BAMF Hammers, so head over to his Instagram @bamfhammer and his website bamfhammer.com to check it out! Visit barbellsboltsandbourbon.com for more information about Joe and his online coaching! If you'd like to be a guest on the shown, send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★, give it a review, and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

Have you ever wanted a 6 pack? Do you maybe have one, but it's not quite where you want it to be? Well listen closely to this week's episode because there's no time like the present to start working toward better abs! Today, Coach Joe announces the coming of the 6 Week 6 Pack Challenge! Sign up today by reaching out to Joe on Instagram @barbellsboltsandbourbon or by sending an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★, give it a review, and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

Author Simon Stone joins PoeticMindz and me, Nicki Divine, to answer questions about what colorism. They discuss what mindsets foster colorism and how it affects people of all backgrounds in modern society.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!This episode was recorded at Patchwerk Studios in Atlanta, GA.Editing and Mixing by Carl Houde.Special thanks to Jay String for producing the music for this podcast.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by the Team USA Women's Inline Hockey Strength & Condition Coach, Mega Dovell, to talk about how training as an Olympic hopeful helped her build the successful career she enjoys today. Plus, Mega talks a bit about her stunt training! Visit Mega's website, megaperformnow.com, for more information about her and how she can help you. And follow Mega on Instagram @megaperform_ for great fitness content. Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you liked this episode, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!   This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.    Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. Zach LaVigne of Any Spine Chiropractic to talk about identifying bad posture. Joe talks about how to keep good posture when doing push-ups and Dr. Zach talks about how sleeping with a firm pillow (or two!) could be setting you up for unnecessary pain! Zach LaVigne is a Chiropractor at Any Spine Chiropractic, which lives online at anyspine.com and @anyspine on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him for more information about how he can help you move better!  This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by athletic trainer, Jenn Brown, to talk about preventing injuries, overcoming plateaus (in training, of course), and even her recent home renovations! Plus, find out why Jenn preaches "hydrate, hydrate, hydrate" to her athletes and what it really means! You can find Jenn on Facebook here and on Instagram @jennbo28. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about her or her practice! This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Jen Brown joins Coach Joe to talk about water and why you should hydrate, hydrate, hydrate you way to peak performance. Proper hydration is such a critical part of training that's too often overlooked, and it may just be secret ingredient you've been missing out on! This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit www.anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to www.patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast player! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe talks about just how important it is to make sure you're properly aligning your spine when training. Plus, he covers how to make sure you're keeping everything properly aligned. This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit www.anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to www.patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast player! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. Zach LaVigne of Any Spine Chiropractic to talk about squats. But they don't even mention big weights, no—they talk about the squat as a fundamental, human movement that so many people have grown to do incorrectly. Doing something like bending down to pick up a piece of paper off the floor shouldn't be the reason you threw out your back, and not squatting more in daily life might be to blame.  Zach LaVigne is a Chiropractor at Any Spine Chiropractic, which lives online at anyspine.com and @anyspine on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him for more information about how he can help you move better!  This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit www.anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to www.patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast player! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. Zach LaVigne of Any Spine Chiropractic to talk about postural imbalances and how to some routine exercises can correct them. Injuries have a way of reprogramming our biology to compensate for weak or damaged muscles, and that's fine in the short-term—but it's when these compensations last well past our recovery that it begins affecting our daily lives and training negatively... Zach LaVigne is a Chiropractor at Any Spine Chiropractic, which lives online at anyspine.com and @anyspine on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him for more information about how he can help you move better!  This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit www.anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to www.patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast player! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.

On this episode, Coach Joe is joined by Dr. David Song to talk about how you can prepare yourself to train optimally. They also dive into a variety of ways you can both assess and vary your strength training.  You can find Dr. Dave online at drdavidsong.com and @docdavesong or @lustrengththerapy on social media. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about him or his practice! This episode is brought to you by Any Spine Chiropractic, a welcoming and knowledgeable chiropractic center located in Atlanta, GA. For more information about Any Spine, visit anyspine.com.  This episode is also brought to you by KP Social Curator, a friendly solution to your social media marketing woes. For more information about KP Social Curator, visit kpsocialcurator.com.  Want to be a guest on the show? Send an email to joe@barbellsboltsandbourbon.com! We’d love to talk to you! If you like what you hear, consider going over to patreon.com/barbellsboltsandbourbon and becoming a patron! Every contribution helps us produce a better show. And finally, please rate this podcast ★★★★★ and Subscribe! Peace!   Podcast editing, mixing, and management for this episode by Carl Houde.