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Fraternalism comes in many forms. Masons often love to enjoy the company of their brothers over a good cigar. Some, so much so, that they even made a club for it. Isn't a cigar a cigar?  Say that to Right Worshipful Mike Douglas and you'll get a thorough education on how that is very much NOT the case. Premium hand-rolled cigars are very different from cigarettes, and even from machine-rolled cigars. There are many organizations out there aiming to help make that differentiation and to protect our right to enjoy them. In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by RW Mike Douglas. He shares a bit about himself and his Masonic "career", and then we get a little cloudy. RW Douglas gives us a solid education on the finer points of premium hand-rolled cigars, and what makes them different from other tobacco products. He also tells us about the Brothers of the White Ash, how it began, and what it does.   What's in this episode: We are joined by RW Mike Douglas, founder of the Brothers of the White Ash RW Douglas teaches us all about cigars, including what makes them different how they're constructed what makes the varieties different and he also teaches us about the Brothers of the White Ash including how it was founded and what it does Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support us by becoming a Patron! Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Ready to work with Coach Darrell to improve your health & fitness? Click here! And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

It's all about perspective. Often Grand Masters are looked at as if on a pedestal. Surprisingly enough - they're actually real people, and today we get to know a special one. What's So Special About Massachusetts?  Though other Grand Lodges may try to contest it, the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts is generally accepted to be the oldest chartered Grand Lodge in the United States. Not only that, it's the 3rd oldest Grand Lodge in the world, behind only Scotland and the United Grand Lodge of England. To be the Grand Master of a place like this must be quite the job (and interesting to boot), right? Well... Today we find out. And in so doing, we get to know the man at the helm of the ship, so to speak, for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In this episode, your co-hosts are (once again) joined by very special guests Most Worshipful Paul Fulton Gleason, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, and Bro. Christopher Rooney. In this installment we learn more about Most Worshipful Gleason himself - both his personal life and his Masonic career. First we learn where he hails from and how he found Masonry. Next we delve a little deeper into his career as an officer of both his Blue Lodge and Grand Lodge. MW Gleason shares how Grand Lodge officer candidates are selected and elected - a method that is likely different from many other jurisdictions. He also shares what it's like to govern such a large jurisdiction, comparing and contrasting with nearby neighbors (including Rhode Island). And we also learn some of his biggest challenges and greatest highlights so far from his time as Grand Master.   What's in this episode: We are once again joined by MW Gleason and Bro. Rooney We learn all about MW Gleason, including Where he comes from, and how he ended up in MA How he came to join Masonry How he ended up as an officer, both in Blue Lodge and Grand Lodge How candidates for Grand Lodge office are selected and elected. What it's like to govern this jurisdiction And ultimately, what it's like to be Grand Master of Massachusetts Episode Resources: www.MassFreemasonry.org Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support us by becoming a Patron! Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Ready to work with Coach Darrell to improve your health & fitness? Click here! And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

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Recruitment is practically taboo in Masonry. How can a man find it in his heart to be one of us... If he doesn't know we exist? Maybe it's time to rethink this... It should be about the betterment of The Craft. There are so awful lot of strong feelings on how best to approach Freemasonry's elephant in the room - membership. There's no arguing with the data - numbers are declining. Its up to us to figure out how to best work and best agree on how we solve that problem. Here in Massachusetts, our Grand Master has some strong feelings of his own on the topic... In this episode, your co-hosts are joined by very special guests Most Worshipful Paul Fulton Gleason, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, and Bro. Christopher Rooney. They join us to discuss the coming statewide open house in Massachusetts, as well as the Grand Master's One Day Class. We also discuss the Bowtie Benefit and the Golden Gavel Awards - two excellent events coming up that promise to foster warmth, brotherhood, and recognition for hard efforts.   What's in this episode: We talk about some topics of special interest to Massachusetts Freemasons And in so doing, we talk about Membership Advertising Recruitment Brotherhood And recognition And, we’re joined by a guest who is also of special interest to Massachusetts Freemasons... Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support us by becoming a Patron! Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Ready to work with Coach Darrell to improve your health & fitness? Click here! And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

We've been talking about "fitness" wrong. There's more to fitness than working out and eating "right". We need to look at a more complete picture, and adjust our understanding and approach. Physical health is just one part of "fitness". Whenever you hear about fitness, the only things that tend to be talked about are working out and eating right. When we talk "fitness", we only seem to comprehend it as physical fitness. THAT is a problem - big news, guys - physical fitness is only one part of it. Fitness is much more than that, and if we're really gonna do this right, we need to see the bigger picture. A big milestone brings big changes. In this episode, Coach Darrell shares the big updates, upgrades, and changes that have gone on with So THIS Is Fitness leading up to Episode 100. Chief among them, he shares that Living In Stride, his and FitWife Megan's new project, has launched! Then, he delves into a deeper conversation about what "fitness" is really all about - health, wellness, and the journey to a better life. We gain a better understanding of exactly what he means by that, and how we can leverage it to change our understanding... and our approach to fitness. It’s episode 100! We talk about what’s been going on both in my training and with STIF It’s official - Living In Stride has launched! And we crack open a meaningful conversation about what fitness really is, and what this journey we’re all on is REALLY all about. Episode Resources: AfterShokz Trekz Air Bone Conduction Headphones Support us on Patreon! Follow This Link! Interested in working with Darrell? If you don't live in Attleboro, or don't have an Anytime Fitness near you... consider working with Darrell anyway! Darrell is accepting Virtual Training Clients - it's about as close as you can get to working with him one-on-one in person without actually BEING in person. If you're ready to make a change and have it stick, apply at www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/apply Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: See how much Health IQ can save YOU on life insurance, you healthy person, you :) Audible (by Amazon) - Start your free 30 day trial of Audible now and get a free e-book!

Yes, Grand Masters have controversial opinions. Usually, we don't get to hear them. Today, we do. Buckle up. Those in power must watch their tongue. It can be almost dangerous for someone in a high office to share controversial opinions. We see this in politics, civil & charitable organizations, and of course, social & fraternal bodies like ours. If a sitting Grand Master were to voice a radical opinion it could have quite an impact on the Fraternity, and maybe not for the better. However, when the word "Past" gets added to your Grand Lodge title, and there IS no higher office left for you to seek... well, then, I suppose, you're free to tell it like it is. And that is exactly what Most Worshipful Iacobucci does in part 2 of our conversation. Being Grand Master has its perks, eh? Most Worshipful Peter Iacobucci and Right Worshipful Gil Fontes are the junior Past Grand Master and Past Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. They join your hosts Darrell and Bryan on this special two-part adventure to share their story, their journey, and their thoughts. In this episode - part 2 - things get a little more interesting. MW Iacobucci shares his thoughts on the personalities of the Grand Masters of Rhode Island who came before him, and what was necessary or useful then vs. the approach needed during his term. He goes further, sharing his thoughts on how best to rule and govern both as Grand Master and as District Deputy Grand Master. Our esteemed guests share their views on the differences between jurisdictions, and how it affects everything from daily operation & ideology, to issues like innovation, safety & guns in the Lodge, and even women in the Lodge. Finally, we learn how MW Iacobucci and RW Fontes got roped into higher office in the first place, and how the future looks.   What's in this episode: MW Iacobucci’s thoughts on personalities of past GM’s in RI His thoughts on how best to rule and govern as Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Master - and how NOT to Differences between jurisdictions yesterday, today, and tomorrow, including Day to day operation Ideology Innovation Safety and guns in Lodge And women in the Lodge And lastly, how MW Iacobucci (and RW Fontes) actually got roped in to office in the first place. Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support us by becoming a Patron! Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Ready to work with Coach Darrell to improve your health & fitness? Click here! And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

What's it take to be Grand Master? Well, we asked an ACTUAL Grand Master (and Grand Marshal) exactly that. Their answers, insights, and opinions may surprise you. The reality is - there's a lot to it. Many Masons may view the Grand Master as the absolute power and authority of a given Masonic Jurisdiction. Others may view him as a roadblock to progress, or an anchor they must drag on the way to positive change. Some, perhaps new Masons, may even view him as some untouchable, mythical, unicorn-like being atop a glorious, glowing pedestal. The truth is, it's not quite like any of that. Most Worshipful Peter Iacobucci and Right Worshipful Gil Fontes are the junior Past Grand Master and Past Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. They join your hosts Darrell and Bryan on this special two-part adventure to share their story, their journey, and their thoughts. They discuss how the pivotal situations and choices that brought them to Masonry. We learn about Grand Lodge of Rhode Island's interesting (and perhaps unique) progressive grand officer line. RW Fontes also delves into the real role of a Grand Marshal, and how essential it is to a Grand Master. They share their rare perspective on how a bird's eye view of Masonry compares to Blue Lodge thought processes. And finally, MW Iacobucci shares his perspective on issues facing lodges, and what the role of the Grand Lodge & Grand Master SHOULD be in aiding with those issues (vs. what most Masons think it should be).   What's in this episode: MW Peter Iacobucci and RW Gil Fontes, junior Past Grand Master and Past Grand Marshal of The Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, join us to discuss: How they came to Masonry, and their journey through the Grand Line How the the progression of officers in the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island works The real role of the Grand Marshal Taking the big picture view of Masonry vs living on the “blue lodge ground level” MW Iacobucci’s perspective on issues facing lodges, and what the role of Grand Lodge & the Grand Master should be vs what most Masons think it is… and what the Grand Master thinks it is. Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support us by becoming a Patron! Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Ready to work with Coach Darrell to improve your health & fitness? Click here! And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

Sometimes the best things happen by accident. Sometimes an idea develops into something you weren't expecting. That's what happened with this podcast episode. It's also what happened with Orange Mud and their hydration products. In chatting with Josh Sprague (Founder & CEO of Orange Mud) I learned all about his adventures, hydration on the trail, and the culture of care that's developed at Orange Mud. I love when I hear things like this. I have a habit of setting myself up for success with interviews and product reviews. What I mean by that is, I usually only ever seek out or respond to opportunities that I have a feeling I'm going to like or that will go well. I suppose that's more or less how many people tend to operate, huh? Usually, it works out the way I figure it will. Every once in a while I'm proven wrong. Sometimes, though, it goes even better than I expected. Sometimes I learn things about a person, product, or company that make me fall in love. That's what happened with NOW Foods, and it seems to be happening with Orange Mud. I have to say, after our chat, I'm all about Orange Mud. I love their gear (I'm testing out the Endurance Pack 2.0), I love their culture, and I love what they stand for. If you're looking for a new hydration pack, you should check them out. And you should DEFINITELY give a listen to episode 97 of the So THIS Is Fitness podcast so you can hear our whole chat. You'll probably dig it just as much as I did. Oh, and we're giving away his best-selling product! (check out the rafflecopter widget at the bottom of the post linked below). For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. What's in this episode:  On This Episode: We finally talk about the stellar couple of weeks I’ve been having We BRIEFLY preview the next few episodes And we get into my chat with Josh Sprague, where we talk About him, his life, and his adventures What Orange Mud is, and how it started And how he operates his business… and why. Episode Resources: Orange Mud Website AfterShokz Trekz Air Bone Conduction Headphones Support us on Patreon! Follow This Link! Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors!  

We're doing it wrong. One of the biggest issues in Masonry is (and has been for a long time) "how do we keep our brothers engaged?". Brothers - we have been doing it wrong for a long time. This week, Bryan and Darrell talk about a 3rd way - so we can finally get this right. We raise them, they drop us. It's a song as old as time - a candidate goes through their three degrees, getting the obligatory education along the way. They get raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Aaaaaand -poof- - they're gone, never to be heard from again. What happened? The question should be "what DIDN'T happen?". We tend to have two go-to's we lean on to keep our new members engaged and active in our lodges. Generally, we either throw them in the officer line or we get them on some kind of committee. We think by giving them something to do they'll stay active, keep attending, and that's that. Sadly, more often than not we are mistaken. We're approaching this wrong. Unfortunately we're missing the boat on this 9 times out of 10. We get lulled into a false sense of effectiveness because, every so often, it DOES work. We get the really ritual-inclined guy in the Inside Sentinel's chair, and he progresses up the line and loves every minute of it. Maybe we put a guy on a committee and he flourishes and gets really involved in the lodge. Problem is - generally, with these guys, we got lucky. Or they were going to be active ANYWAY, but we THINK we helped. There's a 3rd way we could do this. Remember when I said sometimes we get lucky? By that I mean we were lucky to make the right call and put a guy in a position to capitalize on a skill or interest he has. What if we weren't lucky? What if we figured out how to do that EVERY time, with EVERY new brother? "How?", you ask? Give a listen to Episode 8, and gain a little insight into the answer. What's in this episode: We discuss the "engagement" debate how we usually handle new guys why we're getting it wrong how we SHOULD be approaching it Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support us by becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/worthymasonic Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Virtual Coaching for Health & Fitness success - Email Coach Darrell at coaching@sothisisfitness.com And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

Nobody said it was going to be easy. Whatever you're after, it's going to have its challenges. They say "if you want it bad enough you'll find a way". What happens, though, when you find you haven't been wanting it as bad as you thought? My priorities have been off. See - I was one of those people that THOUGHT he knew how bad he wanted a thing, and I thought I was prioritizing my life appropriately. But after falling behind in my running and overall fitness for quite some time, and finally going 4 weeks without posting a new podcast episode, well - I realized where I was really at. And where I found myself... was a place that was ALMOST right. While I wasn't nailing it with health & fitness, I was giving attention to the other areas of my life that had been neglected in pursuit of my goals. And now, seeing where things have gone, I think I understand what needs to be done. I think I see how to make it ALL work. And maybe I can help YOU figure it out too. For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. What's in this episode:  We talk about where I’ve been, why the hiatus, and what comes next Enjoying life and getting the most out of things And the age-old saying - if you want it bad enough… you’ll find a way. Episode Resources: Time Management blog on "So THIS Is Fitness..." Support us on Patreon! Follow This Link! Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors!  

What if they're wrong? Many Masons think of mergers as the death of a lodge - but what if they're wrong? Death... or a new beginning? There are many ways for a Lodge to come to its end. The important thing to consider here is that not every end is final. Sometimes the end of one thing is simply the beginning of another. Bros Darrell and Bryan are firmly of the belief that a merger between two lodges can result in something that is greater than the sum of its parts. This, friends and brethren all, is the story of The Happy Merger of Ezekiel Bates and St. James. Wherein two great friends come together to become something more than the sum of their parts. What's in this episode: What is a merger, and how does it work? Discussion from before and after the merger of Ezekiel Bates Lodge and St. James Lodge. Darrell and Bryan get a little off-topic and catch up on things that have gone on lately. Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support us by becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/worthymasonic Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Virtual Coaching for Health & Fitness success - Email Coach Darrell at coaching@sothisisfitness.com And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

The bonds of brotherhood run deep. We join Freemasonry for many reasons - one of which is brotherhood and fraternalism. What do those bonds really mean? Blood and water... They say blood is thicker than water, so one might be inclined to wonder how strong a "fraternal bond" between men in an organization like Freemasonry could really be. To an outsider it could seem silly to think that men coming together through Freemasonry would become so close, but to those on the inside, there's nothing silly about it at all. On this episode, gain a glimpse from our perspective. Learn just how much of a family you really become in Freemasonry and, as a result, what family ties and lineage really means... and how hard loss can hit you. ----------------------------------------------- The roll of the workman has been called, and one Master Mason has not answered to his name... This episode is dedicated to - Brother Eric Alan Berghman Born - July 27 1953 Entered - 2/12/2014 Passed - 4/9/2014 Raised - 6/11/2014 Entered The Celestial Lodge - 5/19/2018 ----------------------------------------------- What's in this episode: Darrell and Bryan talk about their fancy new ties They discuss plans to reclaim their traveling gavel And they discuss How deep the bonds of masonic brotherhood run including Family lineage and the Lewis Jewel Developing fraternal bonds And coming together to support each other and celebrate life when we lose a brother Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support us by becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/worthymasonic Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Virtual Coaching for Health & Fitness success - Email Coach Darrell at coaching@sothisisfitness.com And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

The warm weather has finally arrived! Now that it actually FEELS like late spring and the beginnings of summer, we're gonna wanna get out there and enjoy it! But do you know what to watch out for when you're out there in the hot hot heat? "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" Yeah, I know, that's a pretty heavy quote for a fun "summer workout tips" blog post, right? But if you think about it, summer is both one of the most fun times you can have with your fitness, and it can also be one of the most dangerous. There's SO many things you can get out there and do in the summer - running, biking, hiking, kayaking... that's just a small sampling! But while you're out there enjoying all that warm weather outdoor fun, you also need to be careful and make sure you protect yourself - both inside AND out. So here we are, talking about it. I've got 7 pretty easy-to-follow tips for you that should help you keep yourself safe and help you get the most out of all your warm weather fitness adventures. Wanna know what they are? OF COURSE YOU DO. Well, you're gonna have to get with the times and listen to episode 89 of the So THIS Is Fitness podcast to hear it :) (links are below!).  For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. What's in this episode:  The warm weather has arrived! Darrell talks about Pineland Farms Trail Festival, and finally runs a race distance he kinda skipped over And we share 7 hot tips for how to get the most out of YOUR warm weather summer days. Episode Resources: How To Find The Motivation To Do It Suck It Up, Buttercup - How Bad Do You Want It? Always Work Hard, Never Give In. Nothing Is Guaranteed. Going It Alone - What To Consider To Ensure Success Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors!  

MasonicCon 2018 has come and gone. It was a lot of work which resulted in an incredible experience for all. But what IS MasonicCon, and what should Masonic Education really be about? 3rd Time's A Charm. This was the 3rd year Ezekiel Bates Lodge hosted MasonicCon, and this year was better than ever before. The brethren of the lodge learned from the past two events and used the knowledge gained to reorganize, bettter prepare, and execute a better event. From arranging the speakers and vendors to bringing in a food truck, the event's execution was on point. The actual content of the event was even better, too.  It's About Sharing The Light. Quality Light. Wor. Co-Host Simmons will be the first to tell you - it's not just about accepting ANY speaker or vendor. There were a number of speakers that offered to come give a presentation, but ultimately were turned down. MasonicCon is about providing not just education, but quality education - the better to further the Craft. The vendors present were of a similar caliber - only those with quality, worthwhile products were present. A Meaningful Day For Many Men, Masons, and Friends Alike. Based on feedback during and after the event, it's clear that this event was a deeply meaningful day for everyone involved. Reviews and commentary continue to roll in all over the internet about the friendship and brotherly love that was felt that day, and about how much everyone learned and was entertained by the speakers. All in all, it's safe to say MasonicCon was a deeply impactful day, and many Masons and friends are eagerly awaiting the next. Prepare yourself for MasonicCon 2019. What's in this episode: We talk all about Masonic Con 2018. Men from the lodge putting it on talk about what it’s all about, where it came from, and where it’s going. As well as a bit of discussion on masonic education in general and the value this all has for the craft. Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Virtual Coaching for Health & Fitness success - Email Coach Darrell at coaching@sothisisfitness.com And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

What could go wrong? The reliable hard work of a Mason is a reputation being solidly upheld by Brothers Matt Menard and Jay Dahl. But what do they do... and how do they do it? Every once in a while ya gotta have fun. The night before Masonic Con 2018 about 50 Masons descended upon Bog Iron Brewing for a special event. Bryan and Darrell, midway through the evening, disappeared into the back room of the brewhouse to chat with Brother Matt Menard, co-owner and brewer at Bog Iron. They had an opportunity to talk not only about beer, but about being a small business owner and how Freemasonry affects that. Later, Chef Brother Jay Dahl joined us to give his insight into the same matters - and while he may not have brought any beer with him, he DID make the delicious food you can at times hear us noshing on. What's in this episode: Darrell and Bryan attend the pre-Masonic Con event at Bog Iron Brewing and find themselves in the back room of the brewhouse chatting with Brothers Matt Menard and Jay Dahl about beer, food, and Masonic Small Business. Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Virtual Coaching for Health & Fitness success - Email Coach Darrell at coaching@sothisisfitness.com And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

How productive is YOUR committee? There's a committee for everything, each with meetings that seemingly last forever and accomplish nothing. Perhaps, though, your Lodge and Grand Lodge's committees are accomplishing more than you think. What does a committee in action do? For all the time spent in meetings and conference calls, and all the reports given in lodge - what do committees actually accomplish? Are there viable, visible, worthwhile products or is it just another Masonic time-suck? We explore this, and the value of waxing your floors, and other topics in today's episode of Worthy and Well Qualified. What's in this episode: Bryan vaguely shares exactly how fun it is to be Master We talk about the upcoming One Day Class Darrell gets an education and feels like a WICKED rookie We talk a lot about Grand Lodge committees, what they actually do, what things are coming soon, and how GL of MA is working better and more smoothly than ever before Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Virtual Coaching for Health & Fitness success - Email Coach Darrell at coaching@sothisisfitness.com And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

We MUST be a secret underground cult! It's no wonder that the uninitiated are so confused, apprehensive, and perhaps even afraid of Freemasons and what we are given how we dress, speak, act, and conduct ourselves in the presence of our brethren. What does it all even mean, anyway? Not only that, but how important IS it, really? We call each other "brother", "worshipful", "right worshipful" and "most worshipful". We wear white gloves, top hats, suits and tuxes. We walk and talk awfully funny. But why, though? And again, how important IS all of this? We also hold ourselves to a particular code of conduct - especially online. Some brothers occasionally joke about the "Masonic Thought Police" - a vague "big brother" reference suggesting they're not really free to do or say what they want (particularly on the internet) without repercussions. On this episode of Worthy and Well Qualified... we address all these issues and see just how much merit there is to the idea that Masonic Big Brother is waiting in the shadows to cart you away for your "bad" behavior. What's in this episode: Who's "Worshipful", how worshipful they are, and how you become that worshipful other titles and Masonic protocol like hats & gloves the idea of the "Masonic Thought Police" what you can and can't, should and shouldn't say on a podcast, on the internet, and as a Mason in general Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Virtual Coaching for Health & Fitness success - Email Coach Darrell at coaching@sothisisfitness.com And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

JOIN NOW! - NO COMMITMENT!!! Every time I see or hear these words in a gym ad I get so upset. You see, FitFriends... we're approaching "commitment" all wrong... Why are we afraid of commitment? I find it mindblowing that so many gyms out there use "no commitment" as a major selling point. With that said, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that the 12, 18, or 24 month commitment term is the biggest hangup people have when considering joining my gym. What are we so afraid of? Being on the hook for a monthly payment for that same period? Well, the only reason THAT should be a problem is if you're not using it and paying for nothing. I submit to you... that that situation is what we should REALLY be afraid of, not the fact that if it happens we're left holding the bag financially. What - or who - are we really committing to, anyway? Most people stop at the first level here - you're signing on the dotted line and committing to pay $xx.xx each month for the next however-many-months. That, however, is not the only thing you're committing to... and the gym isn't the one you're making this other commitment to... So let's get in-depth here and chat about what's REALLY so scary about commitment. In episode 85 of the So THIS Is Fitness podcast. For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. What's in this episode: What’s been going on recently Change being in the air Dinosaurs catching up with 2018 Commitment - what’s so scary about it and, maybe… why it shouldn’t be. Episode Resources: Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors!  

Another Masonic podcast, you say? As with all things, there are many voices with many perspectives and many things to say. If you have something of value to add to a conversation, well, sometimes you simply owe it to those around you to do so. Bryan and I felt, on the topic of Freemasonry, we had something to add. So here we are. Worthy and Well Qualified is a Masonic podcast that aims to add a little something you may have been looking for. We're not afraid to challenge each other and our brothers on controversial and difficult topics. We aim to take on topics that interest us and others, both masons and non-masons, and we aim to enjoy these topics through casual conversation. So let's chat. Take this first episode to get to know us - your hosts - and establish a base for what to expect. This podcast is for Masons and non-Masons alike, and for you conspiracy theorists out there... well... you'll likely be the only ones walking away disappointed. What's in this episode: Meet the hosts - Bryan and Darrell, and get to know them a bit What is Freemasonry? What it is What it does Who it is and isn't for What to expect from this show Episode Resources: Connect with Darrell, Bryan, and Worthy & Well Qualified Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram Twitter E-mail - worthymasonic@gmail.com Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Virtual Coaching for Health & Fitness success - Email Coach Darrell at coaching@sothisisfitness.com And check out the "So THIS Is Fitness" podcast at the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS

What if you ARE doing everything right? If you feel like you're doing everything right in your weight loss quest... maybe you are. Maybe your body is fighting you and you don't even know it. Maybe you're NOT crazy! We all "know" what we need to do to lose weight and get healthy. The basics, anyway - right? We need to get active, burn more calories than we consume, and make better food choices. Unfortunately, even when we're SURE we're getting it right... we might still not be seeing the results we expect. "WHAT GIVES?!" You may find yourself screaming into the heavens. This is the part where you usually start questioning what you're doing. We naturally assume we MUST be doing something wrong, and we look to make a change or we seek out one of those mythical "magic pills" or quick fix solutions or programs everyone peddles on the internet and TV. But what if you're NOT doing something wrong? What if I told you there might ACTUALLY be something deeper at play here? That despite the lack of results you see on the scale and in the mirror... you're not entirely off-base with how you're approaching your fitness and nutrition efforts? Now, before we go any further, I need to be clear that I am NOT saying this is for-sure the cause of any one person's problem. What I'm doing here is highlighting a theory in the fitness world that may hold some answers for some people (including me). We're talking about "Set-Point Theory". "Set-Point Theory" posits that much like our bodies fight to maintain our body temperature at a "set-point" of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, so too does our body fight to maintain us at a "set-point" weight. While the body temperature set-point is much the same for every human being on the planet, the set-point weight varies from person to person and depends on many factors. The body fights to maintain this "set-point" in two main ways, and the short version here is... it's doing it for a VERY good, but slightly out-dated reason. As for how, why, and how to deal with this? That's exactly what we discuss in Episode 83 of the So THIS Is Fitness podcast. For the full blog post and show notes visit the blog here. What's in this episode: An unexpected break, and the curveballs life throws at you Lack of running, no lack of positivity A brand new sponsor! And we talk about Set-Point Theory - the biggest and oldest thing screwing with your weight loss efforts that nobody is talking about. Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Podcast Archive on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Reviews on "So, THIS Is Fitness..." Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter E-mail - podcast@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors!  

(See www.SoTHISIsFitness.com/podcast29 for extended show notes/blog) Sometimes in life we come to a crossroads. When we get to this crossroads... we usually have to make a decision. Sometimes, it's a pretty big decision. Sometimes... it's a decision who's consequences can ultimately alter the course of the rest of your life. I recently stood at a crossroads like that. And to steal a line from a famous poem... I took the road less travelled. I am leaving the job that changed my life. In doing so, I'm forging a new path in life... I'm taking a risk, going after what I'm most passionate about... and only time will tell how it'll all work out. For the extended show notes and blog, check out www.SoTHISIsFitness.com What's in this episode: Whoa - we moved! Adventures In Adulting Internet, and other 2017 problems Exploring new surroundings What's In The Box? Leaving the job that changed my life The quick "what's happening?" Why I'm leaving What I'm getting into, and why How this affects So THIS Is Fitness (and... y'know...life) The lesson to be learned from all this Connect with So THIS Is Fitness Facebook Instagram The Fitwife's Instagram! Twitter Email - Darrell@sothisisfitness.com Listen to the So THIS Is Fitness Podcast To listen, you can either use the player below OR browse the following links: iPhone / iTunes - Subscribe Android devices - Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Get 10% off Addaday products with code SoTHISIsFitness10 Foolproof Brewing Company's website Hophead Events website True North Running Co. website

I continue to be floored & impressed by the people I meet.   If you believe the best in humanity, you'll encounter it...and that's exactly what happened on frigid Millinocket weekend. Katrina is an AMAZING person, someone who's story I can only call a True Triumph. I am thrilled to have her on the show to share that story and shine a little light on the hope that awaits every single person out there hoping to make a transformation. There was a lot to cover in this episode...   I'm THRILLED to have Katrina on the show! What's in Episode 17? -Life Today for Katrina White -Katrina's AMAZING 150 lb weight loss journey -Discovering running, & conquering her first marathon - Millinocket Marathon! -Thought on the journey, attitude, and what others can expect -Inspiring the next generation through Girls On The Run -much more!   It was so great to have someone on the show who's been there, and keenly understands the struggle...but also knows that just because she lost triple digits doesn't mean everyone else needs to. It's all relative, as I always say.  Join Katrina as she shares her story!    Find Katrina online: On Facebook (Katrina Brynn White) On Instagram (@momsrun_strong)   And find Girls On The Run at www.GirlsOnTheRun.org   You can find So THIS Is Fitness online at: www.SoTHISIsFitness.com www.facebook.com/SoTHISIsFitness www.instagram.com/snuffydx www.twitter.com/snuffydx email me at Darrell@SoTHISIsFitness.com with your feedback, questions, concerns & more! And lastly - please consider taking a moment to rate & review the show. Every single one of those helps us pop up a little higher in search results. Let's help others discover the inspiration Katrina, and future guests, will have to share!

Every once in a while we lose our way, lose our reason...and fall off-track. Welcome to Darrell's past month. The short and sweet here is...every once in a while we have that epiphany moment that swings us back on track. Today, you get to hear Darrell's epiphany as it happens! hurrah.   Find Darrell and So THIS Is Fitness online at:   www.SoTHISIsFitness.com www.facebook.com/SoTHISIsFitness www.instagram.com/SnuffyDX   and check out my sponsors: www.addaday.com www.HealthWarrior.com www.CapeCodNutritionCorner.com

I'm Darrell McTague, and THIS is "So THIS Is Fitness". Join me as I share a little bit about myself, where So THIS Is Fitness came from (it's been around for a while, actually), and what its really all about. And, in the wake of my most recent ultramarathon experience...let's talk a little bit about failure.   This episode backlogged - originally published on the Athlete On Fire feed.