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Michael Cazayoux shares his journey from CrossFit Games Champion and co-founder of Brute Strength to becoming a leader in coaching and personal development through Soul Searching Adventures. Michael shares how he overcame personal struggles, from addiction to building successful businesses, and how his passion for coaching evolved from fitness to deep, transformational work. -- LEVEL UP YOUR COACHING INSIDE THE KNOWLEDGE PRO⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- FREE WORLD-CLASS COACH EVALUATION https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/world-class-coach-evaluation -- Learn more about Soul Searching Adventures https://soulsearchingadventures.com/ -- 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - Defining Coaching: Teaching vs. Coaching 2:15 - Introducing Michael Cazayoux: CrossFit Champion and Life Coach 5:00 - Wins and Struggles: Pat, Todd, and Mike Share 10:25 - Michael's Journey into Music and Creativity 15:00 - Overcoming the Challenges of Sales and Empathy 20:00 - Why Accountability is Key in Coaching 25:50 - Michael's First Coaching Experience at Ute CrossFit 30:30 - Coaching at LSU: The High-Performance Athlete Experience 35:00 - The Shift from Brute Strength to Soul Searching Adventures 40:30 - The Power of Embracing Discomfort and Fear in Life 43:50 - The Impact of Pat's Soul Searching Adventure with Michael 47:00 - Lessons Learned from Coaching Across Different Domains --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besthouroftheirday/support

Michael Cazayoux is a former CrossFit Games champion, founder of the Brute Strength Podcast (now the Michael Caz Podcast), and co-founder of the nutrition coaching company Working Against Gravity.  I listened to his podcast for years, consuming all the amazing content he put out there, and it was a huge inspiration for me creating this podcast and seeking to interview some amazing people.His latest project is the one I've been the most intrigued by, Soul Searching Adventures.  His tagline reads, "Men Wanted.  For hazardous wilderness journey, physical and emotional hardship guaranteed, many days completed disconnected from society, constant danger, safe return doubtful.  Growth, clarity, peace and connection in case of success."I share a similar passion to Michael's regarding the power that experiences outdoors and in the wilderness can have on us, and I loved getting the chance to hear him explain more about it and hear where this passion of his comes from.We hope you enjoy the episode, and please don't forgot to rate it and subscribe so you don't miss out on new content!  Thank you!http://www.movrs.orghttp://www.instagram.com/movrskidsSupport the Show.Support the Show.

Michael Cazayoux is a coach, entrepreneur, and driven person on a mission to help others maximize their life. Today we discuss his journey of building Brute Strength, WAG, and his newest venture, Soul Searching Adventures. Topics include his road to sobriety, the importance of reflection & recognizing emotions, how your circle of friends is paramount to your growth, & why it's important to spend time getting to better know yourself.Subscribe to Michael's Substack "Exhale" here.Learn more about his Soul Searching Adventures here.___________________Five Ways to Keep Building Your Competitor Mindset After Today's EpisodeHire Jake to speak at your company or event. Click here to learn more.Join Competitor Nation leadership cohort for FREE here.Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join our Morning Motivation ClubRead the book, “Compete Every Day,” here.Save 15% on empowering gear at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST at checkout!

Michael Cazayoux is a coach, entrepreneur, and driven person on a mission to help others maximize their life. Today we discuss his journey of building Brute Strength, WAG, and his newest venture, Soul Searching Adventures. Topics include his road to sobriety, the importance of reflection & recognizing emotions, how your circle of friends is paramount to your growth, & why it's important to spend time getting to better know yourself.Subscribe to Michael's Substack "Exhale" here.Learn more about his Soul Searching Adventures here.___________________Five Ways to Keep Building Your Competitor Mindset After Today's Episode Hire Jake to speak at your company or event. Click here to learn more. Join Competitor Nation leadership cohort for FREE here. Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join our Morning Motivation Club Read the book, “Compete Every Day,” here. Save 15% on empowering gear at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST at checkout!

Michael Cazayoux is an entrepreneur who has worked around the fitness space for the last decade.  He's successfully built and sold his last two health and fitness companies and now operates Soul Searching Adventures. Connect with him @ https://www.instagram.com/michaelcazayoux/ Learn more about his current passion - https://soulsearchingadventures.com/

Michael Cazayoux is a 2x CrossFit Games team champion with a Masters in Sport Performance. Michael was a strength and conditioning coach at SUU, and then LSU, and had the opportunity to work with future NFL and MLB players and Olympians. He went on to co-found and then sold Brute Strength in the CrossFit space. Michael had grown the Brute Strength (then Michael Caz Podcast) podcast to 6MM+ downloads. He later joined his wife to continue building WAG and sold in 2021. Michaels' most recent pursuit was the founding of Soul Searching Adventures 2 years ago.

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There is not a lot of information about the transition to fatherhood - so let's talk about it.  This conversation is with a friend and my husband about their experience along the journey to fatherhood and what it's like becoming a parent.  Guest: Michael Cazayoux Highlights  16:25 Supporting a partner during birth  22:02 Building a circle, mom supports baby, dad supports mom, community sports dad 31:57 Adjusting responsibilities and navigating being a new parent  32:50 Grieving independence and autonomy in fatherhood  Resources We Mention:  Soul Searching Adventures Related Episodes:  Podcast 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux of Working Against Gravity Podcast 039: Motherhood Her Own Way: Self Identity, Marriage, & Intimacy After Birth with Adee Cazayoux Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

From drug-addict to successful entrepreneur, turned husband, father, and a deeply vulnerable man leading other men to lives of freedom…   Listen in for a Masterclass on Emotional Awareness from Michael Cazayoux and become a better human today

This week we have Michael Cazayoux on the podcast. His reputation proceeds him-- Mike was on a team that won back-to-back CrossFit Games, he is the co-founder of Brute Strength, the co-owner of Working Against Gravity, and the founder of Soul Searching Adventures. We talk about auditing yourself, creating space for people to grow and thrive, and checking your ego in regard to others' success. I'm a fan of Mike's, and it was a joy to have this deep, thoughtful, conversation with him. Find him @michaelcazayoux on Instagram Sign up for his newsletter "The Friday Exhale" at https://michaelcaz.com/ Apply to go on a Soul Searching Adventure at https://soulsearchingadventures.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feel-strong/support

Building yourself up physically (packing on muscle, getting stronger, becoming faster and more powerful, etc.) is a concept you'll hear us preach about at Rebel quite a bit. The type of strength we aren't coaching on a typical day is the strength that you can't physically see – the spiritual strength that exists on the inside. This is why I wanted to have Michael Cazayoux on the podcast to unpack his health and fitness journey because he brings a ton of important information to the table that I think goes unnoticed in our industry. From winning multiple team titles at the CrossFit Games, to working as a strength and conditioning coach for LSU, to co-owning a fitness company, Brute Strength, to running Working Against Gravity with his wife, to now running Soul Searching Adventures where he takes groups of men out on epic outdoor adventures to do deep introspective work together... All to say, Michael's lived and learned a lot.  The meat and potatoes of our conversation are surrounding fitness, health, and strength and how the three have evolved with him over time. We've all have had moments of reflection where we feel lost when transitioning from one phase of life to another, especially when our health and wellness are involved. Listen in to hear Michael unpack what it means to have an identity shift, what that actually looks like for a former athlete, and exercises you can do to become more intentional and gain insight for yourself. What You'll Learn in this Episode: [08:07] The story behind how Michael got started with Soul Searching Adventures [09:22] How Michael thinks about health and fitness today compared to earlier days as a strength and conditioning coach and while competing in CrossFit [12:27] The identify shift you experience when you stop being a high-level, competitive athlete [13:21] The new values Michael has on fitness [17:48] Being self aware enough when your goals and priorities have shifted from one phase to the next [19:27] What it means to transcend something [20:36] The ability to get out and express yourself in nature [22:31] Using physical challenges to gain insight in other areas of life [23:41] Two challenges for a former athlete in a reflective space [25:37] Exercises to become more intentional and feel more comfortable in reflection [31:24] Michael's main goal to deliver in his Soul Searching Adventures Links: Explore our free training samples here: https://www.rebel-performance.com/training-templates/ (https://www.rebel-performance.com/training-templates/) Follow Michael Cazayoux here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelcazayoux/ (https://www.instagram.com/michaelcazayoux/) Follow James Cerbie here: https://www.instagram.com/jamescerbie/ (https://www.instagram.com/jamescerbie/) Check out Michael's podcast here: https://apple.co/3tI0a42 (https://apple.co/3tI0a42) Subscribe to Michael's newsletter here: https://mcaz.substack.com/ (https://mcaz.substack.com/) Check out Soul Searching Adventures here: https://soulsearchingadventures.com (https://soulsearchingadventures.com) Follow Rebel here: https://www.instagram.com/therebelperformance/ (https://www.instagram.com/therebelperformance/) Join our Rebel FB group here: https://bit.ly/3KfGk6A (https://bit.ly/3KfGk6A) Want to learn more about the Rebel Performance Training Team? Click here to chat with our team: http://m.me/rebelperf (http://m.me/rebelperf) Claim your FREE 6-week trial to work with me and my team privately here: https://www.rebel-performance.com/ (https://www.rebel-performance.com/) PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you unlock total package strength, physique, and athleticism (without being in pain or getting beaten down by injuries). 1. Listen to the podcast.  We release a new episode every Sunday evening where we break down what to do in and outside the gym to help you become the total package (and perform pain-free)...

>> Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we're opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022.  If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you're ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today! In today's episode, host Michael Cazayoux interviews Ivette Carcas, the Training Director for Working Against Gravity. Ivette joined WAG as a client in 2014 and began working with Adee as her coach (Adee is still her coach to this day!). Before that, Ivette trained as a ballet dancer for 27 years (she's since switched to flamenco). She worked as an architect and has her first Master's degree in architecture. She's also a competitive Olympic weightlifter. For years, Ivette sought a way to work in the nutrition world. So, when Adee offered her a job with WAG, Ivette jumped at the chance. Since then, Ivette has become WAG's top coach. She's in charge of the creation and operation of our WAG Coach Certification. In this interview, Michael and Ivette talk about the WAG Certification, including how it offers students something that no other nutrition certification offers: digital mentorship.  Certification students get hands-on feedback and support during their completion of the certification and also after graduation. Listen in to hear Ivette outline the most important skills required to be an excellent nutrition coach.  Topics: 01:10 – The #1 thing people love about the coach certification: digital mentorship 02:00 – How WAG helps coaches truly improve vs. just giving them information 02:59 – Ivette's career in dance 03:40 – How ballet impacted Ivette's eating habits 05:10 – Discovering CrossFit and weightlifting – and WAG!  06:40 – Ivette's career in architecture (but wanting to work in nutrition)  08:30 – Getting her nutrition master's degree but finding more value in hands-on training 09:22 – How has WAG succeeded with many similar companies in existence? 12:17 – To be a great coach, you must be coachable  13:00 – Outlining the process to become a WAG Coach and the WAG Certification 13:30 – Description of the six phases of the WAG Certification 15:25 – Becoming a substitute coach after completing the Certification 19:00 – Most common mistakes Ivette sees in sample client check-ins 24:46 – Skills needed to be an excellent coach  31:48 – How to give feedback that leads to behavior change  37:29 – Overcoming a lack of confidence in your ability to coach nutrition 39:20 – Hawthorne Effect (knowing someone is watching us improves productivity)  44:26 – How WAG keeps coaches and students at the cutting edge of science Links: Working Against Gravity Coach Certification

Being in a relationship is hard work - but it doesn't have to be a struggle all the time. With the right tools, I really believe we can all have the relationship of our dreams.  This is a special one - I'm sharing 5 relationship tools that my guests have shared with me in some of my favorite episodes. These are tools that have been instrumental in my own relationship.  Take this as your toolkit to having a deeper relationship, better partnership, better intimacy, and better communication with your partner.  The guests sharing these tools are some of the best coaches, therapists, researchers, and real-life couples figuring it out.  Each relationship tool is helpful and profound all while being digestible and applicable for you or you and your partner, or any relationship that you want to apply these to.  Highlights  4:52 #1: The Relationship Board Meeting with That Sex Chick  8:38 #2: The Pause with Dr. Alexandra Solomon  13:52 #3: Mindset theory: hiring your partner to stand for your highest self with Annie Lalla 18:25 #4: Propelling your relationship with therapy with Adee and Michael Cazayoux 26:15 #5: Sex: how often are healthy relationship's partaking with Dr. Amy Muise Resources We Mention:  Relationship Board Meeting Related Episodes:  Podcast 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex & Relationship Coach Alexa Martinez Podcast 046: The Secrets to Lasting Marriage and Having the Love You Really Want with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, PhD Podcast 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla, Relationship Coach Podcast 056: The Science Of Keeping The Spark Alive with Love and Sex Researcher Dr. Amy Muise Podcast 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Microbalance Health (use code Carly for 10% off) Complete Show Notes Here

Michael is a 2 time CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup winner, the founder of Brute Strength, as well as the President of WAG (Working against Gravity). Michael has made a career out of helping athletes reach their fullest potential through athletic and nutrition coaching. https://www.workingagainstgravity.com/

Today I invite Michael Cazayoux to the mic to discuss vulnerability in men and his own experience tapping into the powers of vulnerability. Typically a taboo subject among men, tune in to how opening up and sharing (and allowing others to do the same) changed Michael for the better and allowed him to experience inner […] The post #241: Mapping Vulnerability in Men with Michael Cazayoux appeared first on Functional Nutrition Alliance.

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I just got back from spending the last six days backpacking in the Grand Canyon completely unplugged.  It was me and seven other guys on a an experience I will never forget that was led by Michael Cazayoux and Bryce Astill called soul-searching adventures. Wow! I have never done anything like this and so much came up for me. There was even a day of complete silence and each on of us going off on our own so just imagine! Now that I'm back, I wanted to share all of my new insights and awareness us on this podcast with you. My intention it's to share that you can extract any lesson from any experience and apply it to your life.

On this episode of Mind Heart Muscle we bring entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, and all around awesome dude, Michael Cazayoux into the mix. We talk about his new project Soul Searching Adventures, what it's like to work with your spouse, and how to manage your time and follow your dreams while being a dad.  Michael has a wealth of experience in the fitness and personal development space, having overcome addition, competing at the CrossFit Games, and leading multiple successful businesses.  For more about Michael, follow him at  @michaelcazayoux @workingagainstgravity Michael Caz Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0rWBEeFg95PaYLIEPG48Ia?si=4u626y4BTd-pUT7R3aObwg https://soulsearchingadventures.com/

Michael Cazayoux’s story begins with overcoming significant substance abuse issues, starting at a very young age. Since then, he's gone on to win the CrossFit team games two years in a row, build a large podcast, and run an incredibly successful nutrition coaching company. His most recent project is called Soul Searching Adventure, where he takes men on backpacking excursions and creates a transformative experience in the process.  Click play to discover what it took for Michael to finally overcome his addictions and how he uses what he learned to help others make breakthroughs in their own lives. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Addiction is a tough monkey on your back no matter who you are but battling addiction at 13?! Adolescence is hard enough but add substance abuse to the mix, it makes our guest Michael's story that much more profound. Michael had a great upbringing and fantastic parents so this probably isn't the story you expected. We don't want to give away too much here but through his battle and road through recovery, Michael found fitness and Crossfit and became pretty damn good at it. So good he's actually a 2 time team champ and a big deal in the Crossfit realm. What we get into with friendships and relationships is next level. We talk specific and actionable steps (you know us here at Shots to the Dome and DLDNation) to foster better and deeper connections with those you care about most.   Time Stamps:   (1:15) Fun Story to Start With (4:19) Michael’s Early Addiction Issues (15:22) New Rehabilitation Processes (20:45) “Alone” The Series (22:26) Crossfit Coming Into Play (35:37) Connecting with Other People in Your Life (39:17) Journaling Questions (41:14) What Michael is Excited About (44:17) Where to Find Michael ---------------------------- Follow Us on Instagram! @michaelcazayoux @workingagainstgravity @brute.strength @fitnessshaman @dalalovesdumbbells @dldnation ---------------------------- Check out Soul Searching Adventures ---------------------------- Check out Working Against Gravity ---------------------------- Apply for DLDNation's Online Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Specialization Course and Take the Next Step in Your Business Journey! ---------------------------- If You're Ready to Make an Even BIGGER Impact, Apply for the Next Level Coaching Academy! ---------------------------- We have helped over 2,400 people transform their lives through sustainable health! If you want to be the next, click here to apply for coaching! ---------------------------- Check out our website for freebies, amazing client results, and more! DLDNation.com

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Michael is the host of the Michael Caz Podcast which has nearly 5 million downloads.  Michael is an extremely intentional guy and he has an amazing outlook on life and the challenges that it brings. Being a recent father myself I thought it would be perfect to talk to him about being a father and how to cultivate a strong relationship with your spouse when all of a sudden there is a baby in the mix. We talked about: Michael and Adee's Birth Story How to navigate a relationship with a newborn The best parts of being a parent The most important rituals to create a strong bond as a family Michaels new venture 'Soul Searching Adventures'

Michael Cazayoux, president of WAG, specializes in helping his team and clients “get out of their own way” by identifying self-limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors.In fact, the back-to-back CrossFit World Cup Champion is no stranger to this unique process of self-examination. At the impressionable age of 17, Cazayoux confronted his own limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors head on, attending drug rehabilitation to overcome his addiction to opiates. It’s this experience that inspired a love of health and fitness on a personal level, which later translated into a passion for coaching and mentoring inside and out of the gym.Prior to joining WAG, Michael cofounded Brute Strength, an online fitness training company, where he continues to contribute to operations and remains as the podcast host.Beyond “the office,” the young entrepreneur is most proud of his marriage to Adee Cazayoux, his partner in love, life and fitness. In his free time, Cazayoux enjoys backpacking, snowboarding, woodworking, bow shooting, hunting and creating enormous value in people’s lives — especially his closest family and friends.Connect with Michael:Instagram | @michaelcazayouxWebsiteConnect with Angelo & Alpha Hippie:WebsiteInstagramFacebookFree Facebook GroupSubscribe to the Alpha Hippie Podcast:Apple PodcastsSpotifyIf you are called to support the podcast, please share the show with a friend!!! This is the best way to spread the message ❤️

Resources: ● Beyond Macros Website (https://beyondmacros.com/) ● Be a Working Against Gravity coach (http://workingagainstgravity.com/artofcoaching) Getting a massive number of clients to sustain a freer lifestyle is what every nutrition coach dreams of. But the reality is we can only handle so much of them. It’s hard enough to take care of five or ten nutrition coaching clients. Imagine having to take care of more than 20,000. And yet, this power couple killed it. Working Against Gravity founders, Michael and Adee Cazayoux, share with us their exciting story on how they bumped up their client-base from five to 21,000 and still manage to maintain quality one-on-one nutrition coaching! If you’re having trouble providing quality coaching while juggling in between clients, aiming to have a program that produces lasting results so you can be your absolute best self, don’t miss out on this new episode. In this episode we cover: ● Working Against Gravity’s origin story [03:56] ● Taking great care of over 70 clients all at at the same time [06:17] ● Using systems to improve WAG’s sales and coaching process [06:25] ● Bringing in a-players to help out with the business [14:37] ● Maintaining quality coaching support with over 21k clients [20:39] Ready to discover the explosive growth strategies that worked for WAG VS. the strategies that didn’t work so you never have to go through them? Make sure you join the Online Nutrition Coach Community Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachcommunity Or, go to Beyond Macros Community: beyondmacros.com/community About Michael and Adee Cazayoux: Meeting each other in 2015, Michael and Adee Cazayoux decided to start a nutrition coaching program that helps people, whether it be athletes, 9-5 office workers, adults in their mid-life crisis, to name a few, make a physical, mental, and emotional transformation to get them back to feeling 100%. Athletes of their own rights, they completely understand the need for a better, healthier lifestyle and are passionate about helping others make the change. Connect With Us: ● Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zvoiDRbhuBcPlH5AYIGHQ) ● Connect on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beyondmacros/) If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

We are starting 2021 with a bang!This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring friend and mentor, Michael Cazayoux back to the show. Michael is an incredible human being who has overcame drug addiction, won the CrossFit Games on a team, and is now President of Working Against Gravity (an online nutrition company) and as well an avid entrepreneur and podcaster. In my opinion, Michael is a renaissance man who has a ton of knowledge, experience, and discipline. Since being introduced to Michael’s content a handful of years ago, I’ve always enjoyed learning from him and being a small part of his success story. If you are interested in self development, finding your passion, and having an amazing 2021 then this episode is for you!Topics-The real truths about being a father-Seeking passion, hobbies, and purpose in life (case study)-End of year review-Creating habits that will stick in 2021-Soul Searching Adventures- Epic outdoor trips for menFollow Michael atIG @michaelcazayouxPodcast: The WAG Podcast and The Michael Caz PodcastWebsite: www.workingagainstgravity.comIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer a friend. Your feedback energizes me and also helps boost our ratings. Thanks for listening!

Every time I hit 'Publish' and an episode gets released into The Universe, I often take pause - and realize that it's still there. I'm talking about that wonderful sense of excitement, gratitude, and respect that has always characterized every one of these amazing interviews. It's a humbling thing to realize that, behind the achievements, the celebrity, the notoriety, the expertise, if one is willing to humble yourself and listen, you have the opportunity to get to know an incredible human being. Today's guest is no different. I had been a big fan of my next guest for a really long time as I greatly admired this warrior's journey. As a back-to-back CrossFit Games World Cup Champion(2012, 2013) Michael Cazayoux is no stranger to the importance of one's mindset when overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. As a Coach, being well-accustomed to the unique process of self-examination, he specializes in helping clients “get out of their own way” by identifying self-limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors. He could certainly draw from personal experience as at the age of 17, Michael moved from a small town in Louisiana to Utah for drug rehabilitation to overcome his addiction to opiates. It was that experience that led him to fall in love with CrossFit and most importantly helping others on a personal level through coaching and mentoring. In 2014, Michael co-founded Brute Strength, a company that specializes in developing physical training programs for athletes. Over the years, he has coached A-List NFL and MLB players as well as CrossFit Games athletes in everything from power and speed development to injury prevention, nutrition and mindset.  He also started the Brute Strength Podcast(which was recently rebranded as The Michael Caz Podcast)  where he’s interviewed many of the biggest names in health and fitness and has reached nearly 5 million downloads. In 2015, Michael met his wife, Adee, founder/CEO of Working Against Gravity(WAG),an online nutrition consulting program dedicated to helping athletes and everyday people transform their lives.  Having sold Brute Strength to his business partner in 2018, Michael is now acting full-time president of WAG where he currently focuses on marketing, leadership and nutrition coaching.. On this impactful episode, Michael shares his incredible perspective on commitment, acceptance, compassion, parenting, dedication and so much more. A jam-packed episode, which I do hope you'll enjoy. You can connect with Michael via Instagram as well the WAG official website.  

Adee Cazayoux is a wife, a new mom and the CEO/Founder of Working Against Gravity, an online nutrition coaching program. She has worked with elite athletes Katrin Davidsdottir, Tia Claire Toomey and more. She is also an athlete herself, having won the Bronze medal in the 2016 Canadian National Weightlifting Championships and having competed in the National Pro Grid League. Honestly, Adee is kind of a big deal, guys. Adee and her husband, Michael Cazayoux, help people create intention in their lives and thrive in fitness, nutrition, relationships and more! They are an absolute power couple and have worked together over the past five years to build for themselves an incredible and unique relationship through - you guessed it! - intention. The energy these two bring into the world is unique, beautiful and exciting!! In this episode, Adee joins us to chat about how she and Michael worked together to maintain their intimacy after the birth of their son, Shai. Adee brings us concrete tips and strategies as well as sharing her own personal experience in this vulnerable undertaking. Join us as we chat about pursuing intimacy after baby in the face of decreased sexual desire, body changes, exhaustion and, well, the presence of a new baby! Show Notes: Getting The Love You Want - Book The Birth Hour - Website and Podcast How to Find Adee: Working Against Gravity Website Instagram @workingagainstgravity @adeecazayoux

Addiction comes in many forms and flavors. For Michael Cazayoux, it started early and involved numerous substances. After years of rehabilitation, Michael is one of the few who have been able to return to recreational use of some substances with a newfound series of practices that keep him in integrity. He is a close personal friend who has grown considerably during his relationship with addiction and is now creating live experiences in nature to facilitate growth for others.

Former host of The Brute Strength Podcast, Michael Cazayoux explains the recent name change of his podcast and shares some exciting news on what to expect!

This episode is the first in a series where Michael Cazayoux interviews WAG staff members and coaches.  In this episode, he interviews Taylor Lumpp, our Head of Operations and one of our original coaches. She’s a 64 kg Olympic weightlifter, a multi-time national medalist, and she even won the Arnold Classic this year. Professionally, Taylor was an FBI agent for 4 years, starting at age 19 (you won’t want to miss hearing about this part of her story!). In this episode, we learn about: How Taylor found WAG and why she wanted to join What WAG was like in those early days (and how things have changed) What it was like being coached by (and developing a friendship with) Adee How her relationship with food has evolved and improved What she’s learned after working with hundreds (possibly thousands!) of clients Taylor believes that a person’s success on a nutrition plan can be attributed, in large part, to the degree of suffering they’re experiencing. Check out the episode to hear her explain why! We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode! Topics:  02:18 – How Taylor originally found WAG and began working with Adee 04:44 – What Taylor thought about the WAG program & how her body changed 06:20 – Taylor’s initial nutrition struggles  09:23 – What she’s most proud of with her nutrition 10:36 – Working for the FBI starting at age 19 15:31 – Biggest things she learned from the FBI 20:35 – What does WAG stand for (and not stand for)? 24:35 – Changes in the views of WAG members over time 27:30 – Success depends on how much pain you’re in Links: Taylor’s WAG Staff bio

Dr. Stephan Guyenet is on the Brute Podcast this week to dive into his book, The Hungry Brain. Hunger is one of the strongest biological influencers for survival in all species, but is it a physical or mental need?   Tune in as host Michael Cazayoux and Dr. Guyenet define hunger, how it influences decisions and how to hack the process in order to take control of cravings and improve eating behavior.   Topics:   06:35 – Eating behavior 14:50 – What is hunger? 20:04 – Fasting & calorie restriction 38:45 – Sleep, stress and hunger 42:00 – Making a change in your eating 55:30 – Food choices for children   Links:   www.stephanguyenet.com   Twitter   Books:   The Hungry Brain – Guyenet   Reviews:   If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave a review, and thank you for all the support!   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

Adee Cazayoux is the Founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity (WAG), an online nutrition coaching program with a mission to transform lives. Having made a name for herself in nutrition, Cazayoux has worked with elite athletes such as Katrin Davidsdottir, Jessica Lucero and Tia Clair-Toomey, just to spotlight a few. Adee is lifelong learner with a Bachelors in Honors Psychology and a Masters in Teaching and is working toward a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance. Beyond being an entrepreneur and student of the nutritional sciences, Adee is also an accomplished athlete, having competed in the National Pro Grid League, CrossFit Open and won the Bronze Medal in the 2016 Canadian National Weightlifting Championships.   Michael Cazayoux, president of WAG, specializes in helping his team and clients “get out of their own way” by identifying self-limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors. In fact, the back-to-back CrossFit World Cup Champion is no stranger to this unique process of self-examination. At the impressionable age of 17, Cazayoux confronted his own limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors head on, attending drug rehabilitation to overcome his addiction to opiates. It's this experience that inspired a love of health and fitness on a personal level, which later translated into a passion for coaching and mentoring inside and out of the gym. Prior to joining WAG, Michael cofounded Brute Strength, an online fitness training company, where he continues to contribute to operations and remains as the podcast host.   Adee and Michael live in Austin with their dog, Otis and welcomed their first child this year.

Adee Cazayoux is the Founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity (WAG), an online nutrition coaching program with a mission to transform lives. Having made a name for herself in nutrition, Cazayoux has worked with elite athletes such as Katrin Davidsdottir, Jessica Lucero and Tia Clair-Toomey, just to spotlight a few. Adee is lifelong learner with a Bachelors in Honors Psychology and a Masters in Teaching and is working toward a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance. Beyond being an entrepreneur and student of the nutritional sciences, Adee is also an accomplished athlete, having competed in the National Pro Grid League, CrossFit Open and won the Bronze Medal in the 2016 Canadian National Weightlifting Championships. Michael Cazayoux, president of WAG, specializes in helping his team and clients “get out of their own way” by identifying self-limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors. In fact, the back-to-back CrossFit World Cup Champion is no stranger to this unique process of self-examination. At the impressionable age of 17, Cazayoux confronted his own limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors head on, attending drug rehabilitation to overcome his addiction to opiates. It’s this experience that inspired a love of health and fitness on a personal level, which later translated into a passion for coaching and mentoring inside and out of the gym. Prior to joining WAG, Michael cofounded Brute Strength, an online fitness training company, where he continues to contribute to operations and remains as the podcast host. Adee and Michael live in Austin with their dog, Otis and welcomed their first child this year.

In today’s episode, host Michael Cazayoux interviews Ivette Carcas, the Training Director for Working Against Gravity. Ivette joined WAG as a client in 2014 and began working with Adee as her coach (Adee is still her coach to this day!). Before that, Ivette trained as a ballet dancer for 27 years (she’s since switched to flamenco). She worked as an architect and has her first Master’s degree in architecture. She’s also a competitive Olympic weightlifter. For years, Ivette sought a way to work in the nutrition world. So, when Adee offered her a job with WAG, Ivette jumped at the chance. Since then, Ivette has become WAG’s top coach. She’s in charge of the creation and operation of our WAG Coach Certification. In this interview, Michael and Ivette talk about the WAG Certification, including how it offers students something that no other nutrition certification offers: digital mentorship. Certification students get hands-on feedback and support during their completion of the certification and also after graduation. Listen in to hear Ivette outline the most important skills required to be an excellent nutrition coach. We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram. Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! (https://apple.co/2Y4Qn7h) Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3gU2Tz4) Stitcher (https://bit.ly/3eQR0Ir) Also, podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes (and other platforms). The more reviews we receive, the more likely we’ll be to get this podcast and message in front of more people (something about iTunes algorithms?). We’d be extremely grateful if you left a review letting us know your favorite part of this episode! Topics:  01:10 – The #1 thing people love about the coach certification: digital mentorship 02:00 – How WAG helps coaches truly improve vs. just giving them information 02:59 – Ivette’s career in dance 03:40 – How ballet impacted Ivette’s eating habits 05:10 – Discovering CrossFit and weightlifting – and WAG!  06:40 – Ivette’s career in architecture (but wanting to work in nutrition)  08:30 – Getting her nutrition master’s degree but finding more value in hands-on training 09:22 – How has WAG succeeded with many similar companies in existence? 12:17 – To be a great coach, you must be coachable  13:00 – Outlining the process to become a WAG Coach and the WAG Certification 13:30 – Description of the six phases of the WAG Certification 15:25 – Becoming a substitute coach after completing the Certification 19:00 – Most common mistakes Ivette sees in sample client check-ins 24:46 – Skills needed to be an excellent coach  31:48 – How to give feedback that leads to behavior change  37:29 – Overcoming a lack of confidence in your ability to coach nutrition 39:20 – Hawthorne Effect (knowing someone is watching us improves productivity)  44:26 – How WAG keeps coaches and students at the cutting edge of science Links: Working Against Gravity Coach Certification

My husband Austin and I are always looking for ways to improve our relationship and deepen our connection. Adee and Michael Cazayoux have been an inspiration for us on that journey, and I’m excited to bring them on today. Not only do they run a company together, but they actively work on maintaining a strong relationship and growing, both as a couple and individually. Michael and Adee talk about the evolution of their relationships, the daily, weekly, and monthly habits that keep them connected, the importance of sex for long-lasting love, and how they each work hard to show up as their best selves in their marriage. Enjoy! Episode Highlights: 4:37 The birth of Adee and Michael’s relationship 5:45 What it was like living together for the first time in a 30-foot travel trailer 7:08 How success in business has helped with success and structure in Adee and Michael’s relationship 9:14 Building “relationship self-esteem”  10:35 What led Adee to reframe her perspective around couple’s therapy 15:54 How Adee and Michael’s relationship is different than others 18:19 Keeping things alive and fresh even after five years of marriage 19:40 Adee and Michael’s weekly and quarterly rituals that help them stay connected   24:30 A shared morning routine for relationship closeness 25:38 The benefit of letting your partner guide you in your goals for growth 28:17 How aspects of Adee and Michael’s marriage have led to their personal growth 33:54 Your partner as a teacher and model for self-improvement 37:18 The importance of sex and how to prioritize it in your relationship 41:02 Why removing the expectation of spontaneous sex is so healthy 42:28 Michael and Adee’s recommendations for improving your sex life - 46:33 sex soundbite 47:06 Building for the future with a baby on the way 51:05 The importance of community and Michael and Adee’s plans for creating a communal space in Austin 54:09 Pieces of advice for having a beautiful relationship Links and Resources: Working Against Gravity Working Against Gravity podcast Annie Lalla - Relationship Coach Katie and Gay Hendricks - relationship books and exercises Michael Cazayoux on Instagram Adee Cazayoux on Instagram Guest Bio: Adee Cazayoux: Adee Cazayoux is the Founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity (WAG), an online nutrition coaching program with a mission to transform lives. Having made a name for herself in nutrition, Cazayoux has worked with elite athletes such as Katrin Davidsdottir, Jessica Lucero and Tia Clair-Toomey, just to spotlight a few. Beyond being a coach to the pros, Cazayoux is a textbook lifelong learner. She completed her Bachelors in Honors Psychology and a Masters in Teaching and is working toward a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance. Beyond being an entrepreneur and student of the nutritional sciences, Cazayoux is also an accomplished athlete herself, having competed in the National Pro Grid League, CrossFit Open, and won the Bronze Medal in the 2016 Canadian National Weightlifting Championships. Cazayoux currently lives in Austin, Texas with her loving husband Michael and her Labradoodle, Otis and they’re expecting their first child this year. Michael Cazayoux: Michael Cazayoux, president of WAG, specializes in helping his team and clients “get out of their own way” by identifying self-limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors. In fact, the back-to-back CrossFit World Cup Champion is no stranger to this unique process of self-examination. At the impressionable age of 17, Cazayoux confronted his own limiting beliefs and ineffective behaviors head on, attending drug rehabilitation to overcome his addiction to opiates. It’s this experience that inspired a love of health and fitness on a personal level, which later translated into a passion for coaching and mentoring inside and out of the gym. Prior to joining WAG, Michael cofounded Brute Strength, an online fitness training company, where he continues to contribute to operations and remains as the podcast host. Beyond “the office,” the young entrepreneur is most proud of his marriage to Adee Cazayoux, his partner in love, life and fitness. In his free time, Cazayoux enjoys backpacking, snowboarding, woodworking, bow shooting, hunting and creating enormous value in people’s lives — especially his closest family and friends.

The dream team is back, and this time, the Cazayouxs went keto. Adee Cazayoux, CEO of Working Against Gravity, joins her husband and Brute Podcast host, Michael Cazayoux, on this week’s episode to give us a breakdown of their experience on the Ketogenic Diet.   Together they’re sharing a firsthand look at their keto journey in an effort to help those who are back and forth about starting the low-carb diet to make a decision if the transition is right for them.   If you can’t get enough of this duo, be sure to check out these throwback guest appearances with Adee Cazayoux: 6 Steps to Personal Development, Sex, Connection and Desire and How to Stay Lean and Add Muscle.   Topics:   01:00 – Nutrition recap 08:00 – The keto experiment 19:30 – Transitioning to low carb 32:12 – Finding the right diet for you   Links:   The WAG Podcast info@workingagainstgravity.com   Reviews:   If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes us to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support!   Follow us on Instagram: @brute.strength  

Michael is taking a backseat to hosting the Brute Podcast this week as Adee Cazayoux joins the podcast to interview him for the second time since Episode 46.   On their first episode, Michael shared his story of overcoming drug addiction, finding CrossFit and the moments in his life that led to the creation of Brute Strength.   This week, Adee’s line of questioning has them diving into various topics including what it’s like to make the first move in friendships as you get older, qualifying for the 2017 CrossFit Regionals, personal development advice and tips for creating good habits—ya know, besides leaving the house with pants on every morning.   Topics:   04:00 – Making friends when you’re older 10:30 – Qualifying for the 2017 CrossFit Regionals 20:45 – Personal development 26:00 – Creating a vision for your future 38:30 – Habits   Links:   Adee Cazayoux Michael Cazayoux   Books:   When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing – Daniel H. Pink Deep Work – Cal Newport   Reviews:   If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave us a review. It energizes Michael to keep going as well as pushes the podcast higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support!   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

You’ve heard of mediation. You've probably come across statistics or heard from friends that it can reduce stress levels, improve overall quality of life, and even aid in weight loss. But maybe, even armed with this information, you’re wary about it. Maybe you’ve tried it and didn't like it, or you felt like it didn’t work. We understand those feelings — and we also want to convince you to give meditation another try! Here is a quick explanation about why meditation is effective and how it can improve your life. Below is the natural human response to life circumstances and events: Life circumstances trigger thoughts. For example, you heard on the news that COVID-19 will likely require social isolation in your area for another month or more. You think to yourself, “This quarantine is endless.” Thoughts trigger emotions. Your thought about the quarantine causes you to feel discouraged, angry, and hopeless. Emotions trigger behaviors. Your feelings of anger and hopelessness cause you to seek comfort in the form of the Girl Scout cookies in the pantry. Behaviors give us results (positive or negative). Your behavior—choosing the cookies—causes you to feel like you’ve “ruined” your nutrition plan for the day, so you go on an all-out eating spree, committing to restarting your diet tomorrow. Through meditation, you can create a gap between the circumstances and the thoughts you have about them. This helps you respond (rather than react) to your circumstances, which leads to more positive results. We hope this encourages you to try today’s guided meditation with Michael Cazayoux! Meditation changed Michael’s life and we know it can change yours, too. We would love to hear from you! If you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, let us know by leaving a voicemail at workingagainstgravity.com/podcast. And don’t forget to follow along @workingagainstgravity on Instagram and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

Adam Feit has been teaching people how to win from an early age. As an adult, that mentality carried over into his career as he became a coach and worked with athletes at all levels, including the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and college football teams like the University of Louisville.   Even though he was living what many, including Adam, considered the dream, something clicked that it was time for change. That’s when he decided to open a sports performance center for kids.   This week, the coach, athlete and entrepreneur joins our host Michael Cazayoux on the Brute Strength Podcast to teach you the power of starting small and how small habits can lead to big results.   Topics:   01:15 – Childhood 12:00 – Joe Kenn and The Tier System 16:13 – Working in the NFL 21:05 – Finding Precision Nutrition 24:50 – The autonomy of supportive coaching 40:00 – Starting small   Links:   Webpage Instagram   Books:   Atomic Habits – James Clear Deep Work – Cal Newport   Reviews:   If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.  

Michael Cazayoux is a back-to-back Crossfit Games World Champion, a fitness and mental coach, and an entrepreneur. At age 17, Michael attended drug rehabilitation to overcome his addiction to opiates and soon after found Crossfit. In 2014, he co-founded an athlete development business which he then sold to his business partner in 2018. Michael then joined his wife's company, Working Against Gravity, full-time as president. We discuss his addiction recovery, his training and business mentality, and more.

Today we have some Sanctional headlines, the CrossFit CoronaVirus, Tia-Clair Toomey’s Diet, and CrossFit diversity for Black History Month.

On this episode we talked about: (0:25) Adee shares how she 'plays' (1:25) How Adee and Amy met at burning man (6:15) Adee's weight loss journey (12:30) Balancing the feminine and masculine energy (18:14) Breaking down the definition of feminine energy (20:09) Making new friends and feeling "the click" (26:10) Polarity and the way it affects relationships (29:35) Growing faster than your partner (31:15) Shame, jealousy or envy (32:32) Where to find out more about Adee (WAG podcast) (33:44) Freebie time! "I have not lost my masculine, it's still there. We're still growing. I'm still getting shit done" "When I do feel tension it is often because the masculine part of me is like 'No! I'm loosing!' ... the competitive piece of me starts stepping in and I just have to notice it and remember that I'm growing in all these ways that are different" "Develop your own self-awareness and just be the most authentic version of yourself" About Adee: ADEE CAZAYOUX is the Founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity (WAG), an online nutrition coaching program with one ambitious yet achievable mission — to transform lives. Having made a name for herself in the world of nutrition early on, Cazayoux has worked with elite athletes such as Katrin Davidsdottir, Jessica Lucero and Tia Clair-Toomey As a 16-year-old girl, Cazayoux faced her own challenges with maintaining a healthy weight. It was a struggle that led her to discover a passion for nutrition that would forever change the trajectory of her life. Since then, Cazayoux has strived to advance her knowledge every chance she gets. From completing her Bachelors in Honors Psychology, a Masters in Teaching, and then a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance, Cazayoux is the textbook definition of a lifelong learner. Beyond being an entrepreneur and student of the nutritional sciences, Cazayoux is also an athlete herself, having competed in many sports throughout her life. Cazayoux is most notably a Bronze Medalist in the 2016 Canadian National Weightlifting Championships. Currently living in Austin, Texas with her loving husband Michael Cazayoux of Brute Strength Training and her adorable Labradoodle, Otis. Find Adee on social media: @workingagainstgravity @adeecazayoux www.workingagainstgravity.com FREE GIFT FROM ADEE: Nutrition Guide Let's connect! Find me on social IG: @amynatalieco Visit my website: www.amynatalieco.com Download your free gift: The Feminine Frequency Meditation Bundle- www.femfrequencybundle.com

Have you ever thought “it would be cool to travel through Europe for two months, but I can't because...?” . Maybe it's not Europe, but there is something in your life that you would like to do and can't because of; the kids, the job, the house, the list goes on. . Well, Today's guest, Michael Cazayoux recently took a two week workation to Europe despite all of the reasons it's hard to pull off. . We had Michael on the show today because he has been one of the most positively influential people on the growth of Active Life through the impact he has had on the personal development that occurs in the company. . To be the kind of person who can up and travel to Europe for two months it takes self awareness, planning, and the ability to push through fear. Michael is all of those things embodied. On today's show he talks about what it took to make this trip a reality, and along the way he drops some major personal development thought that could improve your life. . Find Michael at @michaelcazayoux on Instagram  The Brute Strength Podcast The WAG Podcast

This week, we talk to two-time CrossFit Games champion, Michael Cazayoux, co-founder of Brute Strength.  Besides being an accomplished athlete, Michael has helped create a thriving coaching business with Brute Strength that coaches both elite Games competitors and common folks like you and I.  They also put out a wealth of free training and wellness content, and their Brute Strength podcast, just hit 3 million downloads! Michael's journey to such success was far from conventional and during our interview we touch on... His journey from addiction to CrossFit Games champion to entrepreneur Why all Brute athletes, elite or not, prioritize training their minds above all else The biggest mistake he's made as a coach How his battle with drug addiction became his biggest source of strength We've spent a lot of time on this podcast covering physical human health, animal health, soil health, but I definitely think this episode is the deepest look we've taken at mental health and mindset. For this week's INSIDE EPIC, we chat with one of our product developers, Casey Robertson.  Casey explains how he went from MMA fighter to culinary chef to army infantry to research & development with EPIC.  He pulls back the vail on what exactly “R&D” folks do at a food company, explains what sets culinary chefs apart from you and I, and tells us the challenge of cooking for one vs. cooking for twenty vs cooking for millions. And finally, I share the hottest deal we've ever run on epicbar.com and how you can get free boxes of our new EPIC Performance Bars!

Michael Cazayoux recovered from a lethal addiction to Heroin to create a transcendent fitness service, Brute Strength. It's impressive enough that Michael won the CrossFit Games twice as a member of the Ute CrossFit Team, but what's more impressive is how many lives he has changed for the better since. Listen as Michael, or “Caz” as I like to call him discusses mindset as it pertains to vulnerability and growth to be successful and valuable in all situations. Michael Cazayoux can be found at: @michaelcazayoux @brute.strength brutestrengthtraining.com We can be found at: @activeliferx www.PerformanceCareRx.com www.youtube.com/theactivelife

You've probably heard of CrossFit, but my world champion guest today takes it to another level. Michael Cazayoux is CEO of brUTE Strength Training, which teaches people how to train to become a world champion CrossFitter. By the way, Michael is a two-time world champion for CrossFit. With his team, he won the CrossFit Affiliate World Cup Championship in 2012 and 2013. But when he started CrossFit, he was getting last place in his classes every day. “I'm not a freak athlete that walked into the gym and was crushing everybody,” he tells me in this episode. Michael says he believes any average person can become more if they put in the time and effort, a mentality that applies in fitness, business, and life. I talk to Michael about what you can do to get in shape quickly and stay in shape. We go over some of the techniques he's used to increase his physical, mental, and emotional fitness. His fitness, you could say, crosses multiple areas of his life. The key sticking point to get in shape, he says, is to get into a solid routine. A routine helps you trust yourself more and builds confidence. If you feel like business has taken out of you the desire to remain physically fit, listen up. If you would like to work out more but feel like you don't have time, this episode's for you. And if you find yourself slipping on fitness goals you set for yourself, Michael has something you need to hear. Click play on the player above to begin. Listen to this episode to hear Michael Cazayoux, CrossFit world champion and CEO of Brute Strength Training, tell how to get in shape quickly and effectively and more: Overcoming drug addiction to become a world champion. Sports performance psychology and the link to failed fitness resolutions. How many minutes per day you should work into your routine for fitness. (It's not as many as you may think necessary.) Why you should pay attention to your personality type when setting up your diet and exercise routines. Goal-setting that won't make you feel like giving up too soon. The link between play and whole-life performance. Exercises that work to help you get in shape, and fast! The biggest “bang for the buck” in exercise to get in shape. When you should work out and why. The life-changing relationship reason Michael uses on old-school alarm clock to wake up. Books and resources mentioned in this episode: Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace video The longer version of Simon's point of view. “On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life,” by John O'Leary “The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life,” by Craig Ballantyne “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead,” by Dr. Brené Brown How to connect with Michael Cazayoux, CEO of Brute Strength Training: Business Instagram and personal Instagram Business mail and personal email Do this next to get in shape in all areas of your life. You want to turn your wife's head. But you also need a business that's fit, more productivity, a social life that suits you, and a family life that rocks. Guess what? You can have it all. Let us tell you how to become more well-rounded in all areas of your life so you can open yourself to greater freedom! Apply for your free 30-minute Freedom Breakthrough Session to get in shape in all areas of your life. Click here to change your life.