Podcasts about shrugged collective

https://www.drstevenlin.com/eat-liver-everyday-benefits-organ-meats/Liver and organ meats are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. For thousands of years our ancestors made organ meatsOunce for ounce, organ meats are among the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat, and properly prepared (as Ashleigh teaches us to do in It Takes Guts), they can also be among the most delicious.Ashleigh VanHouten is a health and nutrition journalist for Paleo Magazine, speaker, certified health coach, and self-proclaimed health and fitness nerd. She hosts the Muscle Maven Radio podcast (and has worked with other top-rated health-related podcasts like Shrugged Collective, Muscle Intelligence, and Paleo Magazine Radio), and is the author of It Takes Guts: A Meat-Eater's Guide to Eating Offal with Over 75 Healthy and Delicious Nose-to-Tail Recipes.Ashleigh's take on using the paleo diet as a template for a personal, sustainable approach to nutrition without succumbing to the hype of its stricter, more extreme tenets. What Ashleigh tells people (particularly the "women laughing alone with salad" crowd) who mistakenly believe they have to eschew "heavy" meat in order to fulfill their weight loss goals.  To learn more from this episode:It Takes Guts: A Meat-Eater's Guide to Eating Offal with over 75 Healthy and Delicious Nose-to-Tail Recipes by Ashleigh VanHouten‎Muscle Maven RadioAshleigh VanHouten | Primal Health CoachingAshleigh VanHouten | Instagram

Anders Varner is the host of the ultra popular podcast about fitness and training, Barbell Shrugged and is the Director of Media at the Shrugged Collective. Anders is well known and respected amongst CrossFit and fitness circles and even owned his own CrossFit gym at one point. More recently, Anders has increased his own popularity on social media and fitness communities for his Diesel Dad program, which is an efficient and focused approach to training for men with busy schedules to get them into and out of the gym quickly while still achieving great results. It also has as a mentoring component as well. Anders is as fiery and inspiring as he is practical in his advice. You will definitely want to hang around for the end of the episode to hear Anders express the lessons he learned as a husband and father amidst the pandemic. From delivering tough love to an emotional moment at the end, Anders did what he does best, he coached, educated, and inspired and I enjoyed every minute of this conversation with a guy who is truly leading from the front in being a great man, husband, and father. DISCUSSION POINTS How Diesel Dad originated  Why you can't solve 35 year old problems with a 22 year old solution How having a child absolutely flips your priorities  Changing our understanding of what fitness is and means to us as dads Being an opportunist Get the f*** up! It's all on you If your wife is mad at you for working out in the afternoon/evening.. she should be!  Men struggle to ask for help Anders reflects on the revelations he experienced during quarantine and why he doesn't want things to go back to the way they were LINKS Personal Website: www.andersvarner.com Diesel Dad Website: https://barbellshrugged.com/dieseldad1/ Diesel Dad Mentorship: www.dieseldadmentorship.com Barbell Shrugged Website: https://barbellshrugged.com/ Barbell Shrugged Podcast: https://barbellshrugged.com/podcasts/

Mike Bledsoe is the founder of The Strong Coach and the former Shrugged Collective. In today's episode Mike talks about his Barbell Business falling apart and some of the valuable lessons he's learned from the experience. We'll also be getting into a concept known as language upgrade and how it's not just about what you say, but how you say it that really matters.   Resources from the show: Instagram Website

Today's guest is a man who's reputation truly precedes him in the best of ways. He is an absolute force in the entrepreneurial world having truly revolutionized areas pertaining to fitness, podcasting & coaching to name but a few. He holds a bachelors of science from the University of Memphis, is a certified personal trainer, crossfit trainer & performance coach, is the CEO of The Shrugged Collective, the owner of The Bledsoe show & last but definitely not least is the owner & CEO of The Strong Coach, a company dedicated to guiding coaches to their greatness!This episode was produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Anders Varner is a beloved thought leader in the areas of Coaching, Fitness, Online Media and Marketing, and Entrepreneurship.He is the host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast and the Director of Media for the Shrugged Collective. Previously, he was the co-founder of CrossFit Pacific Beach.To watch this podcast subscribe to the Hammered Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9quTONOZwPiHAT5kFcYT6Q

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***Sign up for the Own Your Eating Nutrition Challenge*** Anders Varner is a beloved thought leader in the areas of Coaching, Fitness, Online Media and Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. He is the host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast and the Director of Media for the Shrugged Collective. Previously, he was the co-founder of CrossFit Pacific Beach. Anders lives with his wife Ashton and their daughter Adelaide in San Diego, California. He is also leading the move to bring fitness into Walmart. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-ackerman/support

Anders Varner is the host of Barbell Shrugged and Director of Media for the Shrugged Collective. The Shrugged Collective is a fitness network with the goal to be the first of it’s kind to reach 1 billion views. Anders is a 4-time CrossFit Games Regional competitor, and the former co-founder of CrossFit Pacific Beach. Anders is a member of John Cena’s “One Ton Club” and has worked with athletes from the NFL, WWE, and CrossFit. Subscribe to the Podcast on on Platforms! ➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast Special perks for our listeners below! ➢Freeze Sleeve: https://freezesleeve.com/ Use Code "POWER25" for 25% off plus FREE Shipping on all domestic orders! ➢Piedmontese Beef: https://www.piedmontese.com/ Use Code "POWERPROJECT" at checkout for 25% off your order plus FREE 2-Day Shipping on orders of $99 ➢Sling Shot: https://markbellslingshot.com/ Enter Discount code, "POWERPROJECT" at checkout and receive 15% off all Sling Shots Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast ➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject ➢ https://www.facebook.com/markbellspowerproject ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbpowerproject ➢ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/powerproject/ ➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerproject ➢TikTok: http://bit.ly/pptiktok FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell ➢ Snapchat: marksmellybell ➢Mark Bell's Daily Workouts, Nutrition and More: https://www.markbell.com/ Follow Nsima Inyang ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/ Podcast Produced by Andrew Zaragoza ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewz #PowerProject #Podcast #MarkBell

How do we adjust our values and pivot our parenting? Is everyone truly suited for passion? How do we respond to the pressures of social media? This and so much more as we get curious with Anders Varner. Anders Varner is a beloved thought leader in the areas of Coaching, Fitness, Online Media and Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. He is the host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast and the Director of Media for the Shrugged Collective. Previously, he was the co-founder of CrossFit Pacific Beach. Anders lives with his wife Ashton and their daughter Adelaide in North Carolina.  On the podcast today, Anders and I get real about how COVID has impacted our willingness to search out congruency with our values. He also speaks with great conviction on whether or not we are all destined for purpose and passion, and how fitness can be used to find it and fuel it.  Our Curious Journey: 4:07 - How the pandemic has shifted Anders’ values. 7:08 - Finding fatherhood. 10:31 - Building confidence in little girls.  14:46 - The importance of physicality as a catalyst for motivation. 15:50 - Should all people have purpose and passion? 23:45 - The deck being stacked against humans. 30:30 - How to manage motivation during COVID. 35:22 - What happens when people want you to make a stand. 40:30 - Social media and its impact on suffering. 51:09 - Human Declaration Quiz. 53:38 - Closing Curiosities.  For More on Anders: www.andersvarner.com www.barbellshrugged.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andersvarner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbell_shrugged/ www.drlarapence.com  

“It’s about getting people in the gym, putting barbells in their hands, and putting a smile on their face.” In the 206th episode of the Keep Moving Forward podcast I interview the Barbell Shrugged Podcast and CEO of the Shrugged Collective, Anders Varner. To learn more about Anders, follow the Shrugged Collective on Instagram and visit his website. To stay up to date on all things coming out of The KMF Collective, head on over to http://keepmovingforward.us/ and subscribe to our newsletter. Always remember, you can beat the odds and go the distance, if only you keep moving forward.

In this episode of FitBiz Talk, we sit down with Anders Varner. He originally founded Crossfit Pacific Beach and has gone on to be the face and the voice of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast. He is also one of the main individuals behind the Shrugged Collective. Shrugged Collective is a network of fitness, health and performance shows that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals. He also is the mastermind behind the fitness industries latest craze with the One Ton Challenge. Anders talks about the lessons he learned as a Crossfit gym owner and all the intricacies involved with having a partner in the process. One of Anders members, John Cena, YES, that John Cena, flew Anders out on his private jet to his personal gym. It was there that John pitched the idea behind The One Ton Challenge. The rest is absolute history and while this challenge is in its infancy, it continues to even surprise Anders with how pipular this new sport has become. If you want to learn more about everything Anders is working on, visit the inks below:www.andersvarner.comwww.onetonchallenge.comwww.shruggedcollective.comIf you love the show, please leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast. Visit www.fitbiztalk.com and check out our site. We have a number of resources available that we believe will help all professionals in the fitness industry.

Anders is the creator of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast and the Shrugged Collective. His experience ranges from having one of the largest audio platforms in the fitness industry to personally owning a highly successful gym in California. We detail his initial transformative experiences in fitness and continue the conversation to discuss what projects are on the horizon for him and the show, Barbell Shrugged as he continues to create a legacy of content and projects in the fitness industry. Follow Anders @andersvarner Follow Sam @sammillerscience For more information and our programs visit Sammillerscience.com Email him directly at sam@sammillerscience.com   

Doug Larson is one of the founders of the Shrugged Collective. He's a functional fitness expert, co-host of Barbell Shrugged, and a passionate business owner.  Here's what's next: Join our free online training community: www.facebook.com/groups/conquertrainingcommunity/ Get 2-weeks of free online programming for serious athletes: www.conquerathlete.com/programs Become a Conquer Athlete: www.conquerathlete.com  

In today’s episode Matt and Jeff interview the ever-talented Anders Varner; host of the infamous podcast “Barbell Shrugged” and media director of the “Shrugged Collective”, they chat performance, industry and hustle in business and sport. As always, this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only - please discuss any information in this podcast with your health care professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.   Check out ATP Science's range of products at our online store

This special episode features a remarkable panel recorded at Spartan World Media Fest brought to you by ATP Science. Learn to create your own personal board of advisors, how to choose who influences you, AND how to use your own wisdom learned on life's journey to positively impact others. This rockstar episode features Spartan founder Joe De Sena, our buddy Anders Varner from Shrugged Collective, Jared Easley of Podcast Movement, Joe Polish of the Genius Network, Major League Baseball player and Ultrarunner Eric Byrnes, and Spartan legend Amelia Boone. Each of these individuals have a remarkable tale, and when put together this conversation about how to build your personal board of directors is a roadmap for how to traverse the bumps in the road which as Amelia says, “is what makes it fun!” Enjoy.    LESSON Build your own personal board of directors Disruptors bring awareness- learn from them  Answer to the higher calling of the organization  Know your true north, what motivates you and listen to your gut Don’t let your secrets make you sick  Build your culture around your core values Put yourself in vulnerable positions and attack life Use your story to help others in need Don’t get wrapped up in “woundology”  Focus on the positive impacts your are creating  “Your winning or your learning”  Lead from a place of love  BE NICE  Don’t take your feelings too personally  The bumps in life is what makes it fun    LINKS: Joe Polish https://joepolish.com https://geniusnetwork.com https://geniusrecovery.com Eric Byrnes https://www.ericbyrnes.com Amelia Boone http://ameliabooneracing.com Anders Varner https://shruggedcollective.com Jared Easley https://podcastmovement.com/   The Spartan World Media Fest was made possible by ATP Science    TIME STAMPS 0:00 Marion introduces this special episode with an open panel  1:58 Spartan Media Fest Panel intro’s: Joe De Sena, Anders Varner, Eric Byrnes, Jared Easley & Amelia Boone 5:30 Beginning of Amelia Boone’s Spartan journey in the snow at Joe’s 7:00 Joe De Sena on building his personal “board of directors” 11:30 Anders Varner on building a strong team 12:30 Disruptors and their benefit  14:00 Answering the the higher calling of the organization  14:45 Eric Byrnes on baseball and mental capacity in endurance  16:45 Amelia Boone on being your own brand, friends and family  17:45 Knowing your true north, what motivates you & listening to your gut  18:45 Being prudent verse taking a chance  19:15 Joe Polish intro,  the Genius Network and helping people in recovery 20:28 Viewing and treating addicts with compassion  21:00 Joe Polish’s breaking point in life & how he got sober  22:45 The Genius Recovery platform & fighting silent battles  23:30 Not letting your secrets make you sick  24:30 Establishing family and business culture with values  26:00 Living your life with a sense of purpose  when you have influence  27:35 Positives of being in the spotlight and making beneficial impacts  28:45 Accumulating experience- being in vulnerable positions and attacking life 29:45 Amelia Boone on struggling with an eating disorder & the public’s response 31:00 having courage to speak out - “Disorder and shame thrive in silence and darkness” 32:45 not getting wrapped up in “woundology”  34:00 “Your winning or your learning”  37:00 This awesome panel ends with life lessons and final thoughts    SUBSCRIBE:   Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena, Guest panelists: Anders Varner, Eric Byrnes, Jared Easley, Amelia Boone and moderator Joe Polish  “Dr.” Johnny Waite Col. Nye & Sefra Alexandra were cheering them on in the audience at the Spartan World Media Fest  Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress  Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty   © 2019 Spartan

Mike Bledsoe is a coach, competitive athlete, entrepreneur, and lover. He is the co-founder of the Shrugged Collective, owner of Crossfit Box: Faction Strength & Conditioning and co-founder of Enlifted. Mark England is a martial artist, Language Geek, TEDx speaker and co-founder of Procabulary and Enlifted. Welcome back to the show Mike and Mark Mark’s background in performance Understanding the conversation with myself about myself Why it’s important to build a foundation Focused workaround Language Mike using language to increase his ability to co-create his ayahuasca experience Using language to experience more freedom and energy Exploring what is identity? Why the story rules? The correlation between how we are breathing and what we are seeing The vision board story Why supplements and tools are secondary Your internal vision board Our emotional states as the child inside of us Treat your inner self like you’re 5 The experience, story, emotion, personality loop Exploring and suppressing emotions Incredible deep dive into psychology BE is final Why you should slow down your rate of speech by 20% Heal yourself before you heal the world “You never change things by fighting the existing reality.To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” The meaning of Abracadabra Training the next generation Shifting from a Professional Victim and self-imposed mental prision Website: www.mattbelair.com/ Sign up for the email list and most importantly do 1 act of kindness today!

Most of our minds are built in a way that's very destructive but changing your language changes your view of the world. Once you organize your mind through language, you're not only more effective and creative but you're also more self-aware, your reality changes and you begin to see opportunities that were right there all along. - Mike Bledsoe Everything comes down to the words we use. Understanding how language influences our lives, our inner hardware, and the identities we create for ourselves allows us to really do the inner work. Breaking down language helps us make sense of our experiences, understand our inner stories, and uncover why we believe what we believe. - Mark England How can just slightly changing your words enhance your productivity, communication, and even mindset?   ---> Join the Wellness Warrior VIP Club: get exclusive discounts on new wellness tools, be first in line for new podcasts, get access to invite-only events, and so much more.** ---> Get The Morning 21: A powerful (and free) system designed to give you more energy, let go of old weight, and live life well. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW   Wellness Force Radio Episode 284 Enlifted Co-Founders, Mike Bledsoe and Mark England join Josh at Paleo f(x) 2019 to explain how cognitive fitness can help you rewrite your inner story, how you can actively shift your perception of the world by changing your words, and how Mark's online program, Procabulary, will help you uplevel your communication, direction, and goals. Listen and find out how Enlifted and Procabulary can create and sustain lasting mental frameworks for increased cognitive fitness and verbal strength. Enlifted Take the 5 Minute Cognitive Assesment by Enlifted Every athlete hits a wall. We get bored with our training. Injuries happen out of nowhere. Nutrition is a constant struggle. So we push harder and harder and harder only to end up in the same place: frustrated and confused. Turns out our mental game is WAY more important than we thought it was. Physical Fitness is a major component of health and performance...and so is Cognitive Fitness. How does your Cognitive Fitness measure up? Take our free 5-Minute Assessment to find out if your mental game is holding you back.   Listen To Episode 284 As Mike Bledsoe & Mark England Uncover How Mark England and Mike Bledsoe met at Thailand and then later began Enlifted with their partner, Adam Chin. What cognitive fitness is and how Mark and Mike are using this technique to help people recreate their stories. Why the stories you create in your mind are not your fault but the societal environment we're raised into and how we're taught to behave and live our lives. Biggest takeaways Mark took from Thailand when he went there for kickboxing and how that "broke" him so that he could discover his true purpose. How just slightly editing and shifting the words we say and think can transform how we see and feel about experiences. The seed that was planted in Mark's mind with the goal of ramping up his presentation work to speak in front of thousands of people. Why you're not changing unless you can look back on how you used to be and witness how you've transformed. The brand new era of teaching others by being The Leading Learner. Why saying what you mean is a better method than thinking before you speak. How to share your truth in a way that other people understand where you're coming from and you're not being rude. Change Your Language, Change Your World Procabulary's mystic connection to help people slow down and create more thoughtful, intentional speech. What affirmation language you can use instead of conflict/negation words such as "should." How you can actively and politely help others translate their own language so that they can become better communicators as well. Tunnel vision and why certain stressful experiences will only allow us to see the threat and thus we become attached to a negative story that isn't even real. Conflict language and opinions you've probably inherited from family members, friends, and society. Mark's own struggles with inner stories he believed were due to the old thoughts and patterns we've learned from others. What it means to have a kindness practice and how it's a skill set of its own. How being kind to yourself, identifying your role, and having a good time will allow you to learn and grow much faster. Why going all out will only lead to burn out, fatigue, and actually stop you from growing to your full potential. The mantra, "Your new life is going to cost you your old one," as a reminder that we have to let go of our old selves through active change for greater success. Recover Faster: FITAID RX ZERO (Sugar Free + CREATINE) Recovery Blend is Keto-friendly, with the same clean ingredients and essential nutrients you love in FITAID ZERO. With 1,000mg of Creatine to help you build muscle while your body recovers after intense physical activity/exercise with zero sugar. (Sweetened with Monk Fruit & Stevia) Whether you need a sugar-free alternative to post-workout recovery with the added bonus of Creatine for your muscles, you are counting macros or you just want a Keto-friendly option that tastes great, FITAID RX ZERO is perfect for women and men. Recommend to drink an ice-cold can immediately following your next WOD, exercise or training session. SAVE 10% and get FREE shipping by clicking here or in the photo below:   Josh Trent, Mark England, and Mike Bledsoe at Paleo f(x)   Power Quotes From The Show   Soft Talk Leads To Indecision "Soft Talk words such as think, maybe, possibly, and sort of soften our positions on topics and can thus create an immense amount of indecision. Indecision is extremely stressful and if it is prolonged, it can even make people sick, rob them of their confidence, and generally make it uncomfortable for them to speak their truth into existence and take action." - Mark England Say What You Mean "Telling someone to think before they speak is bad advice. A better way of saying it is to tell someone to say what they mean. Thinking before you speak is different than thoughtless speech. The heart and body have no words, the heart and the body speak with feeling. So, you have this mind that needs to translate the feeling into a message that is going to land for somebody else. This is the key to communication. If you only speak from the mind, then you're speaking from a place of fear because the mind is a protector. People who only speak from the mind will have a very hard, challenging life and it's going to feel very unsatisfied." - Mike Bledsoe Language Is An Inheritance  "Why will three people be in the same environment and only one of them will see an opportunity while the other two will completely miss it? A lot of that comes down to the words we use. If I grow up with a story such as everyone is out to get me and I can't trust anyone because a parent told me that, then I'll go out into the world with that filter in place. That filter will block out any other thoughts so that the idea is now a part of who we are but Procabulary can rewire those thoughts into new ones."  - Mark England Communicating From The Heart "How do I translate what my body and heart are saying? My body is my intuition whereas my heart is my drive, my intention, and it's where I'm going. The heart creates the vision I want from the emotions I have. What I get to do now is ask myself, 'How do I link my body, my heart, and my mind in a way that is going to land for you in a way that makes sense?' So, I want to generate what I want to communicate from my heart but I need to be carefully curating and articulating every word so that it means to you what it means to me."  - Mike Bledsoe Breaking Down Conflict Langauge "Most people's language works against them. We help people get their language to work for them. When your language is working against you, everything is an uphill battle. When people use conflict language, it's called conflict language for a reason because you could be projecting onto someone by blaming them, you're thinking out loud about the worst-case scenario, or you're mumbling about the things you could do someday if only such and such happened. If you speak like that, then you've got a Molotov cocktail of highly inflammatory language that puts you in a sympathetic nervous response, a stress response, and then your breathing gets trapped in your chest, your shoulders are tight, and you're physically locked up." - Mark England   Click here to improve your communication skills with Procabulary Take control of your life one word at a time. Procabulary builds fun, simple and easy to use tools that help you discover direction, purpose, and turbo-charge every goal – from the smallest daily task to life’s biggest dreams. Focus On What Matters - Learn how crafted language can lead to a more focused, more effective you. Make Yourself Clear - End ambiguity and learn how to communicate with precision and clarity. Gain Power, Take Control - Communicate with power and consideration, become the leader you were born to be.   Links From Today's Show Paleo f(x) FITAID by LIFEAID The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity by Daniel Reid Gary Craig and EFT Adam Chin Shrugged Collective Barbell Shrugged Podcast The Bledsoe Show Wealth Dynamics by Roger Hamilton The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle Gary Vaynerchuk 191 Conscious Communication Enlifted Procabulary Facebook Twitter Instagram Mike Bledsoe Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Mark England Facebook Instagram YouTube   About Mike Bledsoe Mike Bledsoe is the Former CEO of Shrugged Collective, Host of The Strong Coach, and Host of The Bledsoe Show. Mike is a seeker of truth & perpetual student, who spotlights premier thought leaders in the fields of emotional & intellectual expansion, behavior change, sexuality & alternative medicine that empower you with the tools and inspiration to transform your mind, body, & spirit.   About Mark England Mark England has been studying methods and techniques for personal empowerment for the last decade. He has a Masters degree in international education, is an NLP Master Practitioner, has had a full-time private language practice for the last eight years, and is the Founder and CEO of Empowered Language Systems and Procabulary. In his spare time, Mark likes to travel, dance, practice martial arts, and have fun.     Join The #WellnessWarrior VIP Club **Click on the photo above to get exclusive discounts on new wellness tools, be first in line for new podcasts, get access to invite-only events, and so much more.**   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page

This week I talk about recording with Mike Bledsoe for his last episode on the Shrugged Collective by remembering Barbell Buddha and the era that started it all. I also get Chris on for nearly 20 minutes to talk about the light side of being selfish. Should be a good one!

Brooks Meadows is the host of Barbell Buddha Rediscovered where he shines a light on Chris Moore who, before his passing, left a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom about strength, family, philosophy, science, vice, and how to live an exuberant, self-realized existence. He also owns Recess 901, a gym located in Memphis where they put the fun back in fitness bound by the same tenets that makes a school recess special: Community, Autonomy, and Simplicity.   In this final episode of The Bledsoe Show with Shrugged Collective, Brooks and I talked about his early trials and tribulations when starting out his gym Recess 901, what makes the gym different, and we celebrated Chris' life by taking sharing some memories with him and how Brooks is honoring Chris' legacy through his Barbell Buddha Rediscovered podcast.

When you start working out at age 13 and started CrossFit at 23, what would you do? Anders Varner chose to work with adaptive individuals, start a gym of his own and use his voice as a guiding light for individuals to have inspiration. Anders is the host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast and the Director of Media for the Shrugged Collective. Previously, he was the co-founder of CrossFit Pacific Beach. On this episode, we talked about these The story behind how the My New Normal name Why did Anders end up in California On opening his own CrossFit training gym Working with adaptive athletes and coaching the Wolfpack Running an online company How his voice impacts a lot of people in the gym Contact Connect with Anders Varner through his website and Instagram. Catch Anders on his podcast, Barbell Shrugged. Listen to My New Normal Podcast here: YouTubeiTunesGoogle PodcastSpotify To check out Dr. T's Functional Training for the Adaptive Athlete Online Course (eligible for 0.5 CEU's for NSCA under Category D), visit: https://www.drtheresalarson.com/adaptive-trainers-course/  

Our guest today is the one and only Mark England. He's the founder of Procabulary, helping to change the stories we tell ourselves. He's also the co-founder of the brand new company, Enlifted, that he began with Mike Bledsoe (from Shrugged Collective). Mark has an incredible story and is a breath of fresh air when it comes to having a conversation with him. Find out more about Enlifted & join their program here: https://www.enlifted.me Find us & shop liver detox drinks at https://www.slenderellausa.com Follow the podcast on Twitter @HDYHPodcast and use #HDYHPod for questions/comments/cat videos. Show notes: Purchase Slenderella® Products online now! Link to shop: https://www.slenderellausa.com/shop CREDITS: Hosts - Jonathan Mendoza & Baldo Garza, MSW Lounge Guest - Mark England, https://procabulary.org Podcast production - Allison Wojtowecz (Flabs to Fitness, Inc. - http://www.flabstofitness.com) Guest coordinator - Baldo Garza Intro/Outro song - Benjamin Banger

Welcome back to part 2 of our interview with Anders Varner- fitness guru, host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast & Director of Media at the Shrugged Collective. In this episode, you'll hear Anders talk about:  How he's learned to open up in communication, rather than having small talk over and over Why he believes having conversations with real substance is rare The wave of mental health - particularly behavioral health within physical health Keeping important things/people in your life Being okay with breaking up or saying goodbye to people or routines that no longer serve you  To learn more about Anders, visit andersvarner.com & shruggedcollective.com Instagram: @andersvarner Work with us: Interested in one on one health coaching with Rachel? Schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation with Rachel -Sheanutrition@gmail.com Schedule a consult with Dr. Shea: Alignedlifewell@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram and Facebook @alignedlifewellness For more information about Dr. Devin Shea and Rachel Freeman, please visit alignedlifewellness.com If you have any questions that you would like answered in future podcast episodes, please email Alignedlifemedia@gmail.com If you like this episode, please leave a rating, review and don't forget to subscribe. Share with a loved one who you think could benefit from this information! Affiliates & Discount Codes: Get 25% off your first Thrive Market order here! Get $10 off your first Imperfect Produce Box here! Check out our friends at Paleo Treats at Paleotreats.com/alignedlife

Ashleigh VanHouten is the host Paleo Magazine Radio, as well as her own podcast, Muscle Maven Radio, which is part of the Shrugged Collective, and she's a long time contributing writer to Paleo Magazine among several other fitness and wellness platforms. Ashleigh's mission is to provide support and resources that help people become more aligned [...] The post BHP 056: Ashleigh VanHouten appeared first on Ryan Munsey.

Today on The Aligned Life Podcast, we're chatting with Anders Varner- fitness guru, host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast & Director of Media at the Shrugged Collective.  In this episode, you'll hear Anders talk about: His story about getting into the fitness industry and opening a gym His constant state of learning regarding his body and fitness His transition from the gym world into different media platforms Why figuring out what makes you happy and works best for your lifestyle is key when developing a health and fitness plan Training for longevity Stay tuned to hear more from Anders in Part 2 of this episode coming your way next week! To learn more about Anders, visit andersvarner.com & shruggedcollective.com Instagram: @andersvarner Work with us: Interested in one on one health coaching with Rachel? Schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation with Rachel -Sheanutrition@gmail.com Schedule a consult with Dr. Shea: Alignedlifewell@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram and Facebook @alignedlifewellness For more information about Dr. Devin Shea and Rachel Freeman, please visit www.alignedlifewellness.com If you have any questions that you would like answered in future podcast episodes, please email Alignedlifemedia@gmail.com If you like this episode, please leave a rating, review and don't forget to subscribe. Share with a loved one who you think could benefit from this information! Affiliates & Discount Codes: Get 25% off your first Thrive Market order here! Get $10 off your first Imperfect Produce Box here! Check out our friends at Paleo Treats at Paleotreats.com/alignedlife

Anders Varner comes on the program to finish our conversation to discuss: Hunter McIntyre is always a winner. Soulful trail running. Getting better at things that matter. Breaking up with your old self. Creating content every day. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: VJ Shoes - Finally available in North America - Get free shipping in Jan plus $25 off at VJShoesUSA.com/orm. Show Notes: Support Us On Patreon Anders chats with Joe Desena Anders Part One

Mike Bledsoe is the creator of The Strong Coach, a program designed to guide coaches to their greatness, as well as the CEO of Shrugged Collective.  To limit Mike to these titles would be severely underselling who he is.  In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike dives into the daily habits he uses to optimize his mind and body.  From ice baths to psychedelics, nothing is off limits.  This includes why Mike doesn’t believe in the use of antibiotics and an overall critic of the modern medical system.  If you’re looking to find some serious tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your daily experience, this episode will not disappoint.     -Check out Mike on IG @mike_bledsoe -For More Information on Training Camp for the Soul, check out www.trainingcampforthesoul.com -If you’re interested in learning more about Strong Coach, head to www.thestrongcoach.com   Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Mike Bledsoe is the creator of The Strong Coach, a program designed to guide coaches to their greatness, as well as the CEO of Shrugged Collective.  To limit Mike to these titles would be severely underselling who he is.  In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike dives into the daily habits he uses to optimize his mind and body.  From ice baths to psychedelics, nothing is off limits.  This includes why Mike doesn’t believe in the use of antibiotics and an overall critic of the modern medical system.  If you’re looking to find some serious tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your daily experience, this episode will not disappoint.     -Check out Mike on IG @mike_bledsoe -For More Information on Training Camp for the Soul, check out www.trainingcampforthesoul.com -If you’re interested in learning more about Strong Coach, head to www.thestrongcoach.com   Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Anders Varner is the host of Barbell Shrugged and the guy who oversees all of the cool content over at The Shrugged Collective. Matt and Anders talked for an awful long time. So long in fact, it's broken up into 2 episodes. Part one is an hour long and they discuss: Annoying neighbors. Crossfit. Orange Theory. Fat burners. Running in the desert. and much more. Show Notes: ORM Patreon Shrugged Collective The Poddy's - SNL Skit Anders on IG

The GGW x Barbell Shrugged mash-up has been a long time coming, and it’s finally here! This week we get to chat with Anders Varner from Shrugged Collective, and it’s a meeting of the podcast minds. We discuss how the Shrugged Collective is anticipating the the future of coaching development and fitness media, and where podcasting is going next. We also hear more about Anders’ background, his latest adventure as a new father, and what’s next for the original Don’t-Call-it-a-CrossFit Podcast. Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! Sponsored by NED  www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

For inner strength, you can't just steamroll emotions. You have to deal with them, but first, you must also want to do the work. You have to want to slow down and learn about meditation, emotions, and vulnerability. - Anders Varner ---> Join the Wellness Warrior VIP Club: get exclusive discounts on new wellness tools, be first in line for new podcasts, get access to invite-only events, and so much more.** ---> Get The Morning 21: A powerful (and free) system designed to give you more energy, let go of old weight, and live life well. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST    What can we learn and take away from our pasts to make a brighter future for ourselves?  In this special Wellness Force Radio episode, Creators of Barbell Shrugged and members of the Shrugged Collective, Anders Varner and Doug Larson, discuss the power we bring to our world when we do something out of love and positive energy rather than fear and anger, how being let go from a job can help you change your frame of reference and actually be a gift, and why the "ego is our amigo" and it's beneficial to pay attention to it but we don't have to listen to it all the time. Discover how to create a fulfilled life that brings you positive energy, happiness, and motivation every day. "Having everything all together all the time isn't actually a good thing because if you're used to that, then you don't jump into spaces where you don't have it all together." - @DouglasELarson on @WellnessForce Radio The Shrugged Collective The Shrugged Collective is a network of fitness, health and performance show that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals. Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first Barbell Shrugged podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since.   This series of podcasts stars Mike Bledsoe, Doug Larson, Anders Varner, and The Shrugged Collective Team.   Listen As Anders Varner and Doug Larson Uncover: The origins of Barbell Shrugged and how they pulled their team together to launch it. How their views on life, business, and balancing work have changed since starting their families. Different phases of life that we go through including the moment we decide we want to live a healthier life. What it is like raising children today in our modern society compared to how life was like for us growing up. How we can build resiliency through physical exercise and movement. Why the right person to be in a relationship with will come along in our lives when we're being true and authentic to ourselves. Josh's bout of altitude sickness while climbing up Mount Whitney. The power of being honest and authentic with both yourself and other people. What Wellness Force is all about and what direction it's now going in. Why it helps to work with females who have a strong personality and how women can tap into that. Whether it is the ego that's what makes us successful or it's a combination of both the ego and the soul. Why we have to really want something such as meditation, strength training, or just being healthy to truly put the work into it. How the emotional intelligence piece of our lives is actually the growing piece of our entire story. Why sometimes we just have to be still and patient to see what the next step in our lives will be. Why having it together all the time can actually be a disadvantage. Everyone isn't perfect at everything and it's okay to admit that you're not good at something. Whether or not personality tests are actually legit for a person to know more about themselves. Communicating with people who are very agreeable vs disagreeable. What direction Barbell Shrugged is going with their podcast and their plans for the future. Power Quotes From The Show "You can't just steamroll the emotions that you're feeling; you have to go deal with them but you have to want to deal with them. You have to want to slow down and learn about meditation, breathwork, emotions, and vulnerability." - @AndersVarner on @WellnessForce Radio "Do you think that the more emotionally in touch us males are with ourselves, the more we lose the ego and masculinity that may make us special? Especially in this bubble where everyone is working on their own personal development which Paul Chek calls the warrior phase, we believe we've been wrong about ourselves this entire time and now we have to get in touch with ourselves. We've all had this ego that we've been listening to for a long time but you don't have to pay 100% attention to the alpha-driven ego and lose your masculinity." - Anders Varner "In every decision that you make in life, there are positive and negative drivers of those decisions. If you're true to yourself and respectful of others, the more likely you'll be making decisions for positive reasons rather than from the ego and out of fear, frustration, or anger." - Doug Larson "The theme of emotional intelligence is really the story of our lives. We could go through life talking about all of our achievements and rewards but there's no good story to them until you start at the beginning of them all. Then, you can see where you started from, how you worked hard for it, your obstacles, and what you learned from the entire process. The emotional intelligence is the growing piece of the entire story." - Anders Varner "Getting fired is the greatest gift that anyone could ever give you. Every time you say goodbye to a job, business, or even relationship, you get to fill that space with something wildly more positive and sets the trajectory so much higher in your career, life, and friendships. Getting fired hurts a lot but everything just gets better from there, you'll move past it, and it'll bring a lot of value to your life in the end." - Doug Larson and Anders Varner Links From Today's Show Anders Varner Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Doug Larson Facebook Instagram YouTube About Anders Varner A San Diego-based movement specialist with more than twenty years of training and coaching experience, Anders Varner is the co-founder of The Low Back Fix. Anders found the weight room at the age of thirteen and decided he would call it home for the rest of his life. A four-time CrossFit regional competitor and member of John Cena's “One Ton Club,” Anders has trained with and coached athletes from the worlds of the NFL, WWE, and CrossFit. A true believer in self-discovery, Anders finds his passion in helping the everyday person live a pain-free, empowered life through mindful movement. Anders’ approach has helped transform the lives of stroke victims, pre-and post-partum moms, extreme weight-loss clientele, and individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. About Doug Larson  Join The Wellness Warrior VIP Club:  **Click on the photo above to get exclusive discounts on new wellness tools, be first in line for new podcasts, get access to invite-only events, and so much more.** More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Rate & Review Wellness Force

Today’s episode is about a journey from getting a PhD in Biomedical engineering to become a full time nutrition and fitness coach. My guest Alex Maclin talks about changing his career path and how he now helps hundreds improve their lifestyles. Alex was a pioneer in the world famous Barbell Shrugged Podcast now Shrugged Collective. He also practices what he preaches having participated in numerous national level olympic lifting competitions. Like me, he understands the value of nutrition and role it plays in performance and for that I wanted to bring him in to talk about this approach to it and his catchphrase “Keep nutrition basic AF”. One of the thing he preaches most often is meal prepping and his instagram is filled with tips and strategies to do this efficiently. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Alex Maclin!   To connect with Alex: Follow him on Instagram (@alexqmaclin) Check out his website (https://www.alexmaclin.com/)   To connect with me: On Instagram www.instagram.com/vivenutrition and if you want to stay-up-to-date on these episodes www.instagram.com/vivenutritionradio On Youtube www.youtube.com/c/vivenutrition On Facebook www.facebook.com/vivenutrition For nutrition coaching apply at www.vive-nutrition.com/online-coaching If you want to get a FREE gift from me, make sure you subscribe a leave a review :)

Today’s episode is all about how to get the most out of coaching with Mike Bledsoe, CEO of the Shrugged Collective and creator of the Strong Coach program.

Anders Varner, of the Shrugged Collective, and our very own Blair Morrison get caught up in a candid conversation that you don’t want to miss. Recorded Live at the 2018 CrossFit Games!

You want to shift your paradigm and find optimal health? Get ready to dig in for some hard work: break up with yourself, vision cast and sit down to do some writing. The new Director of Programming at Shrugged Collective and host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast,  wants you to “live a pain free, empowered life through mindful movement,” and take time to give attention to your intentions. Shrugged Collective spread great wings of wisdom over this year's Podfest in at Spartan World Championships in Tahoe - we can’t wait for next year!     LESSONS Vision casting: focus your attention on where you want to be a long way from now Have a conversation with yourself about the grand vision and goals of your life- yearly Know why you’re working so hard to get where you’re going Create space, set your direction, find mentors Pay attention to where you are spending your time and who you are surrounded by Craft intentional actions to get where you want to be Break up with your “old self” and habits to make space for new positive things “Be ready to make everyone around you an asset to the next step of your life” Don’t yell at inanimate objects :) Shared experiences matter Unite with others through health, nutrition and movement Take time to sit down and write freely “Write 500 words, one page, on everything you want to do in the next ten years- focusing on emotions versus things to make it more real” Be empowered to ask for help   LINKS Shrugged Collective https://shruggedcollective.com Shrugged Collective on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BarbellShruggedPodcast/ Shrugged Collective on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shruggedcollective/ The Strong  Coach www.thestrongcoach.com   This episode of “Spartan Up!”  is sponsored by Athletic Greens.  Get 20 travel packs free when you order at https://athleticgreens.com/spartan   TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:04 Athletic Greens offer 1:30 Interview with Anders Varner 1:45 How Barbell influenced the Spartan Up Podcast 3:35 Vision casting 4:10 Goal setting 5:10 The system of coaching 5:50 Where you spend your time 7:00 Using intentional actions to get where you want to be 8:00 Breaking up with your old self 8:45 Athletic Greens Break 12:58 Interview continues 13:30 How and why you should break up with yourself 14:50 Doing the same thing, expecting different results 15:15 Moving on to the next thing 18:00 Write it down 19:00 Why sharing experiences matter   20:00 “A sky full of lighters” 21:00 Three simple actions   22:25 Sefra, Angel, Johnny & Joe discuss the interview 27:30 AthleticGreens.com/Spartan SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Time Nye  and guest host Angel Sanz. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty   © 2018 Spartan  

Mike Bledsoe is the CEO and host of Barbell Shrugged, one of the top fitness podcasts in the world. Mike also hosts The Bledsoe Show podcast and is a founder of the newly minted Shrugged Collective - one of the first fitness media networks of it's kind. He is also the owner of Faction Strength & Conditioning in Memphis, Tennessee.

Have you been settling for less than in your life? Making decisions out of survival rather than creation? Are you ready to hit the reset button and show up differently for your work, your workout AND your family? Mike Bledsoe is the CEO of the Shrugged Collective, a network of fitness, health and performance shows that spotlight premiere thought leaders in the fields of emotional and intellectual expansion, behavioral change, sexuality and alternative medicine. Mike also serves as the host of The Bledsoe Show, a podcast dedicated to acting as a positive force for physical, psycho-emotional and spiritual health. Mike served in the US Navy from 2001 through 2005, and he has a degree in Health and Human Performance from the University of Memphis. Today, Mike shares the story of his recent transformation, explaining how he went about setting the reset button on several aspects of his life and what inspired him to stop settling. He offers insight around his struggle with negative self-talk and how his training regimen has evolved to focus on long-term health. Mike discusses his take on men and self-worth and describes how his stint in the military impacted his health. Listen in for Mike’s advice on the conscious consumption of plant-based medicine, shifting your relationship with competition, and doing the deep personal work necessary for change. Topics Covered [0:44] Mike’s recent transformation Result of personal work and reflection Reset button on business, marriage Adopt and embody mantra in all aspects of life [5:40] The intention behind Mike’s nomadic journey Travel for personal growth Test ability to form instant community [6:37] What inspired Mike to stop settling Meditation, visualization exercise at retreat Dealing root cause creates sense of freedom [8:00] Mike’s struggle with negative self-talk   Voice saying, ‘You’re stupid’ since childhood Went away with meditation, NLP, hypnosis [10:50] How Mike’s training regimen has evolved Do what’s best for body Train for health, longevity [12:24] Mike’s take on men and self-worth Viewed as disposable (i.e.: military) Disregard health because don’t feel valuable Over-train to be liked, look like magazine [16:51] How being in the service impacted Mike’s health Low quality food, sleep on deployment Around radiation and chemicals [19:12] Mike’s battle with injury before competition Used ‘don’t be a loser’ as motivation Mind doesn’t understand negation Aggressive training led to injury [22:31] Mike’s advice for people who are settling Deep personal work at Training Camp for the Soul ‘Pull governor off life and performance’ [24:09] Mike’s insight on plant-based medicine Approach with intention (conscious consumption) Use facilitators to create good experience Do retreat first to establish intellectual framework [27:29] How Mike’s view of competition has shifted Do for fun, not willing to sacrifice self to win Fear of change reveals wounded parts of ego Learn More About Mike The Bledsoe Show The Shrugged Collective Mike on Instagram Mike on Facebook Mike on Twitter Resources Training Camp for the Soul Landmark Forum The Red Pill

Mike Bledsoe is a CrossFit box owner and a founder of Barbell Shrugged and the Shrugged Collective. He has spent years helping to get his mindset correct to become a true business owner and not a slave to his business. He discusses his struggles and his early years here. This is very needed for all small business owners.

Mike Bledsoe is a CrossFit box owner and a founder of Barbell Shrugged and the Shrugged Collective. He has spent years helping to get his mindset correct to become a true business owner and not a slave to his business. He discusses his struggles and his early years here. This is very needed for all […]

We teased this week's guest last week on Episode 94 of Uncharted Performance with Mark England so it should be no surprise that we have the wonderful opportunity to talk to Mike Bledsoe of the Shrugged Collective and host of The Bledsoe Show. He is a true pioneer, influencer, and game changer, and one of the few individuals that have guided us on our path. We explore a number of incredible topics with Mike including a tutorial on creating connection, a full body connection with others, being present in our relationships, how curiosity can led us to what we are meant to do, his evolution as a person from what he was a number of years ago, to the man he is today (how he identifies himself), and who he might become in the future including the major impact point that set the course. We deconstruct the definition of normal, investigate his views on entrepreneurship, wealth and success, how Mike identities which skills to develop, how he has developed them, and what he is concentrating on at the moment (which might surprise you), the value of presence and what is possible through delivering bliss and joy to others.

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. The Shrugged Collective. A creative hub under the Barbell Shrugged umbrella and the pros/cons of starting a new podcast. (5:11) The New Standard. The practices the guys put in place to stand out in the podcasting world. (12:21) The profound wisdom of Paul Chek. (17:50) The power of frequency. The importance is releasing more shows in this content war game. (21:30) #PodcastingHard. Is the juice worth the squeeze? (23:53) The State of CrossFit. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. (30:21) Saw the writing on the wall. The origin story of Barbell Shrugged and the opportunities/failures they encountered along the way. (48:00) Saw the writing on the wall. The origin story of Barbell Shrugged and the opportunities/failures they encountered along the way. (48:00) Analysis by Paralysis. Grow a successful business through your failures and having no ego. 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This episode was originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 9/5/19 The Michael Mina restaurants’ sparkling reputations are unparalleled. Today Jason sits down with President of the Michael Mina Group, Patric Yumul, to discuss how the multi-location franchise has managed to streamline consistency across locations and provide a premium service. By promoting growth through structure and leading by example, the Mina Group provides a culture where employees flourish and customers reap the benefits. Whether you’re in the business of fitness, food and beverage, or anywhere in between, today’s episode has tangible takeaways for anyone aiming to be a successful business owner.

"This episode originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 9/23/19 Whether you’ve opened a gym, are an entrepreneur, or an aspiring business owner, today’s episode is for you. Founder of GORUCK, Jason, shares the journey (or should we say “ruck”) of GORUCK from the beginning to its present day success. From learning how to fail fast, to creating culture, finding meaning and purpose, and defining success, the evolution of GORUCK lends insight to even the most seasoned business owner. Jason is not afraid to share his perceived failures, as each one provided an opportunity for growth and learning, and ultimately steered GORUCK to success. Throughout today’s episode, Jason’s raw honesty shows just what it takes to be successful in the business of fitness. "

"This episode originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 10/7/19 In today’s show, Jason sits down with 1st Phorm president, Sal Frisella, to take a crash course in customer service. Prior to today’s episode, Sal and the 1st Phorm team held a 5k event in St. Louis to honor a fallen police officer. That event in and of itself is a testament to the great work happening at 1st Phorm. Sal believes in leading by example and creating unparalleled culture. While discussing the evolution of 1st Phorm, listeners can track key decisions that lead the company’s to its success today. With over 10,000 representatives, a 110% money-back guarantee, and providing an environment for success, 1st Phorm is outlining what it truly means to be in the people business."

"This episode originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 10/14/19 At NCFIT and the NCFIT Collective, we get countless questions about equipment. Today, Jason and MDV list out which pieces of equipment to prioritize when opening a gym. The two get into the nitty gritty details when discussing equipment and explain both how to utilize space effectively and the best practices we’ve found being in the fitness industry (specifically group style training) the last decade. The boys aren’t afraid to ask the hard questions, discuss financials, and set gym owners straight when it comes to needs vs. wants. Whether you’re brand new to the fitness industry, or are looking to capitalize on your current business, today’s episode has great takeaways for you!"

"This episode originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 9/9/19 On today’s episode, Jason sits down with the co-founders of Bubs Naturals, Shawn and TJ, to talk shop. On the surface Bubs looks like your go-to, all-natural supplement company (which it totally is), but, as you’ll learn on today’s show, is so much more than that. For any of you that have ever worked your way through the hero WOD, “Glen,” you too have paid tribute to the ‘why’ behind Bubs. It is clear that Shawn and TJ are the epitome of grassroots business owners that are doing the right thing for the right reasons. The two take listeners through the beginnings of Bubs, their unlikely business choices, how they maintain a healthy business partnership, and what true customer service really is. "

*This episode was originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 7/29/19* Absolute fire is being dropped this morning. Today Jason and JP discuss the five R’s for increasing revenue: Referrals, Reactivation, Renewals, Retail, and Retention. These tools are applicable and easily executable by gym owners of any caliber. If you’re trying to increase profit, build your business, community, and yourself—you don’t want to miss this.

"This episode originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 9/16/19 Today is all about scaling! As gym owners and coaches, we can talk about the importance of scaling until we are blue in the face—but can you eloquently relay this information to your athletes? How about how to address a room full of athletes at different levels with different needs—how do you run an effective class and not lose anyone in the process? Today, Jason and M.D.V, answer all of these common questions and share best practices for providing a top-notch experience to every athlete in your class regardless of their skill level. Today’s episode is a must listen for anyone that spends time on the coaching floor. Enjoy!"

This episode originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 9/30/19 Today Jason is tagging up with M.D.V and Gabe, NCFIT staff members, seasoned coaches, and the front line for all things NCFIT Collective. In this conversation, the boys are diving into common questions the company receives in regards to programming, coaching development, successfully introducing new coaches to your community, working with athletes of all skill levels, managing large classes, and time management. With over a decade of experience in the fitness space, this team is dropping major knowledge for coaches and gym owners alike.

This episode originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 8/26/19 Today is all about the evolution of mobility. Jason sits down with mobility guru, New York Times Best-Seller, and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Kelly Starrett, to discuss the on-going growth and development of the fitness space and what the future holds. Comparing trends in business to the development and emphasis on mobility in fitness, the two explain their decisions to rebrand, highlight coaching development, and how they’ve become industry leaders. Most excitingly, Kelly shares his latest project ‘The Ready State,’ that launches in November. This will be an absolute game changer for athletes, affiliate owners, coaches, and everyone in between. Enjoy!

"This episode originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 9/2/19 If you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur, or business owner, you NEED this episode. Matt Mullenax, Founder and CEO of Huron, shares exactly what it takes to build a business in today’s market. Jason and Matt dive into all things marketing from social media, to surveying, to in-person interaction, to utilizing influencers and everything in between. The two discuss what it means to actually know your consumer and best practices to connect and learn from your customer. Huron is doing things differently and has hit the ground running with amazing products for men everywhere. Get your journals out and be ready to take notes with this episode, enjoy!"

*This episode was originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 7/22/19* "Since joining the team in 2008 as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, his innovative, fresh ideas and determination have enabled him to quickly excel through the ranks, holding various positions at the resort including Director of Food & Beverage, Director of Rooms and Resort Manager. Flores’ multifaceted experience and familiarity with The Resort at Pedregal paired with his compassionate leadership skills allow him to further enhance the resort’s undisputed benchmark for providing the very finest in luxury hospitality and guest satisfaction. During his tenure, The Resort at Pedregal has been named the No. 1 Resort in Mexico by Travel + Leisure three times since the grand opening, was awarded the coveted Forbes Five-Star achievement for both the hotel and spa, and is consistently in the top 5 Resorts in Mexico (Western) in Condé Nast Traveler. Flores earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Biomedical and Medical Engineering from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. "

This episode originally aired on Shrugged Collective on 8/19/2019 Today is all about coach retention and best practices for staff satisfaction. From pay grade and bonuses/incentives to creating culture and building rapport, today’s episode shares what we’ve learned about employee gratification over the last 11 years at NCFIT. Fitness aside, anyone in the service industry has a takeaway or two from today’s show. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!