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Coffee With DudesGut Check: 5 Science-Backed Secrets to Better DigestionIn this episode of Coffee with Dudes, Alex is diving into what it really takes to improve your digestion—not gimmicks, not quick fixes, just proven strategies backed by science.Alex shares what’s been working, what most people overlook, and how a few simple shifts can make a massive difference in how you feel every day.If you’ve been dealing with bloating, sluggish digestion, or just want your gut to run like a well-oiled machine, this one’s for you. Grab your coffee and tune in—your stomach wi...
2025-08-2812 minCoffee With DudesGuess That Supp! Alex Tests Matt on the Top 5 Health SupplementsIn this episode of Coffee with Dudes, Alex puts Matt on the spot to guess the Top 5 Supplements everyone should consider for better energy, recovery, and long-term health. They break down why each one made the list, how to easily work them into your day, and what brands they actually trust and use. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to optimize your routine, this episode will help you stop wasting money and start stacking real wins.
2025-06-1717 minCoffee With DudesShowing Up When You Don’t Feel Like ItIn this episode, Matt and Alex dive into the real struggles of staying motivated when the energy just isn’t there. Alex shares the grind of closing sales in other people’s homes, while Matt reflects on the challenges of coaching long hours back-to-back. They break down how showing up for others can actually spark your own energy, plus share tactical steps to turn things around and find success even on the toughest days.
2025-05-2018 minCoffee With DudesFrom Castles to Coral Reefs – Alex's Epic Adventures in Scotland, London, Switzerland and BarbadosIn this episode of Coffee with Dudes, Matt and Alex dive into Alex's recent travels to four stunningly different corners of the world – the rugged highlands of Scotland, the sun-soaked shores of Barbados, and the snow-capped peaks of Switzerland. From legendary castles to crystal-clear waters and epic mountain views, they break down the unforgettable experiences and life lessons from each destination. Grab your cup, sit back, and get ready for some serious travel inspiration.
2025-05-1320 minCoffee With DudesThe Art of Goal Setting: From Fat Loss to Revenue WinsIn this episode of Coffee with Dudes, Matt and Alex dive into the often-overcomplicated world of goal setting. Alex kicks things off with the art behind setting powerful, aligned goals—and together, the guys break down exactly how to reverse-engineer your vision into action. Whether you're chasing fat loss, building a business, or just trying to stay consistent, you'll walk away with practical strategies you can implement today. Real talk, real examples—from their own lives and from clients crushing it. Don't miss this one.
2025-04-2417 minCoffee With DudesThe Power of Possibility: Simple Shifts for Less Stress & Better ResultsA simple mindset shift can change everything. In this episode of Coffee with Dudes, Matt and Alex dive into the power of faith—believing in what’s possible and staying open to good things happening. Alex shares insights from his work, and the guys break down how this applies to fitness, health, and life. Less stress, better results, and a stronger mindset—sometimes, it’s just about seeing things differently.
2025-04-1620 minCoffee With DudesThe 5 Rules for Lifelong FitnessIn this episode, Matt throws a challenge at Alex: If he had to get a loved one in the best shape of their life—sustainably—but could only give them five coaching tips or recommendations, what would they be? Alex breaks down his top five non-negotiables for lasting results, and the dudes discuss what really matters when it comes to fitness, health, and longevity. Grab a coffee and see if you agree with the list!
2025-04-0816 minCoffee With DudesFlip the Script: Turning Setbacks into StrengthsEver feel like the meaning you attach to your results is holding you back? In this episode of Coffee with Dudes, Alex dives into how we naturally assign negative meanings to our outcomes—and how that mindset keeps us stuck. But what if you could rewire your perspective to turn every result, even the “bad” ones, into fuel for growth? Join us as Alex breaks down the power of perception, share real-life examples, and give you practical ways to start attaching meaning to your outcomes that actually propel you forward. Grab your coffee, sit back, and let’s change the way...
2025-02-2609 minCoffee With DudesFinding Balance: Alex's Journey to a Better LifeIn this heart-to-heart episode of Coffee with Dudes, Alex opens up about his personal evolution after meeting the woman of his dreams. He shares how embracing balance in all aspects of his life—from health to relationships—has been a crucial factor in his growth. Through this journey, Alex learned the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and the power of finding harmony in his daily routine. Tune in as Alex and Matt discuss how this transformation has put Alex in a better place, both mentally and emotionally, and how balance can be the key to a more fulfilling life.
2025-02-1012 minCoffee With DudesSweet or Sour? The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners with Alex and MattIn this episode of Coffee with Dudes, Alex and Matt take a deep dive into the world of artificial sweeteners. Are they safe or should they be avoided? With research and data at the forefront, they break down the facts behind these sugar substitutes and explore what the latest studies have to say about their health impact. From personal experiences to scientific insights, they discuss whether these sweeteners are a good option for your diet or if there’s cause for concern. Tune in for a detailed and informative conversation that sheds light on the sweeteners we encounter every da...
2025-02-0720 minCoffee With DudesMastering the Mind: The Power of Positive Self-Talk with Alex and MattIn this episode of Coffee with Dudes, Matt and Alex dive into the transformative power of self-talk and its impact on both mental and physical performance. They explore the latest research and data on how our inner dialogue shapes our mindset, success, and overall well-being. Drawing from their personal experiences in sports and fitness, they share practical strategies for implementing positive self-talk to improve motivation, resilience, and performance. Whether you're hitting the gym or facing a challenge in life, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you leverage your own self-talk for greater success. Tune in for...
2025-02-0524 minCoffee With DudesCaffeine Chronicles: A Deep Brew with Alex and MattIn this episode of Coffee with Dudes, Alex and Matt sit down to catch up on life and dive into the world of coffee. From their early days of sipping their first cups to the personal experiences that have shaped their coffee journeys, they explore the many benefits of the beloved brew. Whether you're a seasoned coffee enthusiast or just starting to enjoy your morning cup, this episode is filled with fun anecdotes, tips, and insights about how coffee plays a unique role in their daily routines. Tune in for a warm and energizing conversation about the magic of...
2025-02-0317 minCoffee With DudesPre-Workout Talk: What’s Fueling Alex and Matt’s WorkoutsToday on Coffee with Dudes, Alex and Matt dive into all things pre-workout! They chat about what they’re currently taking, their favorite formulas, and how life’s going outside the gym. From boosting energy for those intense workouts to the latest fitness trends, these two bring a laid-back, no-nonsense vibe to it all. Grab your cup of coffee (or pre-workout) and join the conversation with Alex and Matt! Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future pods.
2025-01-2021 minCoffee With Dudes173: How to move from stress and anxiety to a state of gratitudeOn this solo episode Alex dives into all things surrounding gratitude. He talks about how he strayed away from gratitude, how he's being intentional with gratitude every single morning, ways to use gratitude to move away from negative emotions like anxiety, stress and anger and into more positive emotions and much, much more! This was a helpful podcast for Alex to record for himself, so we hope you enjoy it as well. Let us know what you think by dropping a comment and what future podcast topics you'd like to see us do.
2024-12-1008 minCoffee With Dudes129: Giving Yourself Permission to Want to Look Good and Feel GoodIn this episode Matt and Alex discuss creating vanity driven goals and how to use them to your advantage. The difference between having a healthy obsession and one that doesn't serve you. Comparing yourself in the process to others can be detrimental, so Alex gives some solid examples on how to avoid doing this and how to actually win in YOUR process.
If you found value form this episode, please share it with somebody who would benefit from it.
2024-06-1129 minCoffee With Dudes125: Stress For DudesOn this episode Matt and Alex discuss everything around stress. Expect to hear about:
- How Matt and Alex have dealt with and viewed stress growing up and how most guys seem to follow the same patterns
- Tons of stress management tactics that work
- How to coach yourself to lower stress
- Choosing honesty
- And much more
If you enjoy this one, make sure you share it with someone who you think can benefit from it. Appreciate you all!
2024-05-2127 minCoffee With Dudes110: Our Current Wins and Roadblocks and How We're Solving ThemIn this episode Alex and Matt discuss their current life situations and how they are navigating each one. They cover the different topics of:
- Dealing with rejection and how 3 out of 100 can be a good day.
- Specific messaging can truly resonate with the right people.
- How movie theaters are still awesome but expensive.
- Health, fitness and nutrition updates.
Hope you enjoyed hearing Alex and Matt’s current life updates. Feel free to like and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss out on new future episodes.
2024-02-2919 minCoffee With Dudes109: How Your Environment and the People in Your Life are Killing Your Health and FitnessOn this episode Matt and Alex talk about how your environment affects the results you get in any area of your life. Expect to hear about:
- Tactics to help elevate the standards you set for yourself
- How to become more self aware
- How to effectively use communication with the people in your life who are holding you back
- How to determine if your habits, current environment and the people in your life are serving you
- How and when to make the...
2024-02-2748 minCoffee With Dudes108: Starting Sloppy with DatingOn this episode Matt and Alex talk about how they started sloppy with dating. Expect to hear about:
- Making dating a priority
- Determining your goals with dating and your ideal partner
- What apps are the best
- Things to look out for / do's and dont's
- Best date ideas
- Random dating tips
- Being a gentleman
Thanks for listening and watching! If you enjoy this episode, make sure you share it with a friend.
2024-02-2241 minCoffee With Dudes107: Our Top 10 Gym Pet Peeves (Stop Doing These!)On this episode Alex and Matt dive into the gym do's, don'ts and their biggest pet peeves. They also talk about their views on having a workout partner or workout community and how to choose the best option for you.
Thanks for listening and watching! If you enjoyed this episode please just like, subscribe and give the podcast a rating, so we can continue to grow and get our message out to more people like you.
2024-02-2043 minCoffee With Dudes106: Introducing the Starting Sloppy SeriesOn this episode Alex and Matt introduce the starting slopping series where they will be interviewing guests on how they were able to start sloppy and become successful in their field, niche or passion.
Today they talk what it means to start sloppy and give examples from their own life. If you enjoy this one, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our future starting sloppy episodes every Thursday!
2024-02-1633 minCoffee With Dudes105: Manage Your Priorities to Achieve Your Dream BodyOn this episode Matt and Alex talk about how important it is to have a set list of priorities in your life if you want to achieve a certain outcome. They also dive into:
- The importance of honesty when it comes to setting your priorities
- Setting up non negotiables that align with those priorities
- When to make adjustments to your priorities and daily non negotiables
- Navigating the valley of despair
- Concrete examples from their lives
If this episode resonates with you, all that we ask is you share it with someone in your life...
2024-02-1349 minCoffee With Dudes104: How I Juggle Staying in Great Shape While Working a 9-5 JobOn this episode Alex shares how he is navigating his health, fitness and staying in the best shape possible through the first few weeks of his new job.
He dives into how he is setting himself up for success with food, snacks, hydration, sleep and eating more meals out. Hope you enjoy this one!
2024-02-0708 minCoffee With Dudes102: The Steps to Become the Best Version of Yourself in 2024On this episode, Alex talks about starting his new job and the health and fitness challenges he's coming across so far. He also talks about a huge shift he's made in the last 2-3 months and how you can use his experience and strategy to become the best version of yourself in 2024.
Hope you enjoy this one and have a great rest of your week!
2024-01-1813 minCoffee With Dudes101: How Casey Beat Cancer, Completely Changed His Life, and Lost Almost 100 PoundsOn this episode Matt and Alex have Matt's past client Casey on to share his amazing story. From being in a very dark place in his life, having cancer, struggling with alcohol and being at his highest weight ever to being a cancer survivor, getting sober and losing almost 100 pounds.
Casey shares how he started his journey, the simplicity of his approach and recommendations on what you can do to get started now.
If you want to follow Casey's journey, make sure to follow him on Instagram @casey_not_kc.
2024-01-1649 minCoffee With Dudes100: My Top Lessons Learned from the First 100 EpisodesOn this episode, Alex celebrates the 100th episode of the podcast and gives his top lessons learned from the first 100 episodes!
He dives into the rollercoaster past year and half of his life and some of the things that have helped him feel better than he's ever felt before.
If you enjoy this one, make sure you share it with a friend, family member or co-worker! Thanks for listening and watch, we appreciate you.
2024-01-1113 minCoffee With Dudes99: How We Navigated the Craziness of the Holiday SeasonOn this episode Alex and Matt talk about how they are navigating Christmas, the new year and eating a lot more meals out during this time of year. You can expect to hear about:
- What they are implementing in their daily routines to continue making progress during this challenging time of year
- Their approaches to the a lot more meals out and less quality food / desserts during the holidays
- How they are both trying to improve their sleep
- And much more
Thanks for listening and watching, we appreciate you! Make sure to subscribe so you...
2024-01-1034 minCoffee With Dudes98: Creating Your "Non-Negotiables" to Show Up as Your Best SelfOn this episode Alex shares the things that have helped him feel better than he's felt in a very long time and show up as his best self everyday.
He talks about going back to therapy, setting up structure via 5 daily non-negotiables, starting to date again and being super kind to himself for the first time in his life.
If you enjoy this episode and think that a friend, co-worker or family member would benefit from it, then make sure that you share it with them!
2024-01-0410 minCoffee With Dudes97: Simple Steps to Start Your Fat-Loss JourneyNew Years resolutioners, listen up! If you are just starting your health, fitness, fat-loss, or muscle building journey then this episode is for you.
Matt and Alex dive into the simple steps that anyone can use when they are just starting out their journey, so that they can actually keep the results for life and not be apart of the large percentage of people that fail their New Years resolution after the first month. Hope you enjoy this one!
2024-01-0232 minCoffee With Dudes96: Turning a Crippling Fear Into a Passion Completely Changed My LifeOn this episode Alex tells the story of how this podcast was developed and how he turned a crippling fear into one of his biggest passions in life. If you struggle with being open to trying new things, then this one is for you.
If you are new to the podcast, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes that drop every Tuesday and Thursday.
2023-12-2812 minCoffee With Dudes95: How to Navigate the Noise to Find the Best Health Coach for YouOn this episode Alex and Matt go through everything you need to know to find the best health coach for you.
The topics range from how to pick a trustworthy coach to finding the program that fits your specific struggles, goals and budget. If you enjoy this episode make sure to share it someone who you think could benefit from it. And make sure to subscribe so you don't miss our future weekly episodes that drop every Tuesday and Thursday!
2023-12-2643 minCoffee With Dudes94: Just Because Your Doctor Said It, It Doesn't Mean It's True (Question Everything)On this episode Alex is fired up with the state of the health and fitness industry and all of the absolute bullshit that coming out of so many people's mouths. He talks about the importance of questioning absolutely everything that you hear, even if it comes from someone with a large following or a PHD. And if you think a friend or family member could benefit from this one, make sure to share it with them!
2023-12-2111 minCoffee With Dudes93: How to Easily Skyrocket Your Weights in the GymOn this episode Alex and Matt talk about everything you need to be doing inside and outside the gym to maximize your strength and growth. Here's what to expect:
- How to fuel your workouts in the best way possible
- How to optimize your recovery through diet, sleep, hydration and stretching
- How to effectively warm up to capitalize on your workout sessions
- How to structure your workout program in a way that allows you to get strong and be jacked
Make sure you subscribe so you...
2023-12-191h 00Coffee With Dudes92: Fix Your Sleep Once and For AllOn this episode Alex talks about his struggles with broken sleep for the past month, why he thinks he's having the struggles and what he's currently doing to fix it.
Hopefully this one can help you improve your sleep a little bit. If you are enjoying the podcast, please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes that are released every Tuesday and Thursday.
2023-12-1411 minCoffee With Dudes91: Why Fad Diets, Ozempic, and Other Quick Fixes Are Failing YouOn this episode Matt and Alex dive into why every quick fix that you try fails you and how to lose fat and keep it off forever. Here's what to expect
What quick fixes are actually doing to your body
How to lose fat sustainably and keep it off forever
The first action steps to take and common roadblocks
Why focusing on the scale is keeping you fat and frustrated
If you enjoy the pod, all we ask is that you subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and share it with a friend that you think...
2023-12-1250 minCoffee With Dudes90: Creating Structure in Your Day and Setting a Positive Daily IntentionIn EP 90 Alex talks about his recent changes to the structure in his day and how that has helped him stay on track. He also explains how setting a daily intention has helped him with his tough decisions.
2023-12-0712 minCoffee With Dudes89: How to Build More Faith in Your Health & Fitness JourneyEP 89 is all about building faith within your fitness journey and how faith can affect your health. Alex and Matt jump into a variety of other topics on this episode such as:
- How they are both building faith
- Being kind and compassionate to yourself
- How to make better decisions
- Strategies around the holidays
2023-12-0545 minCoffee With Dudes88: Learning to Best Your Own Best FriendIn EP 88, Alex talks all about learning to best his own best friend and being more supportive of himself. Understanding there will be step backs in life and giving yourself grace can be really important when trying to support yourself.
Give this a listen if you feel like you need to become your own best friend again!
2023-11-3012 minCoffee With Dudes86: Becoming Aware of Your Own Patterns to Make Permanent ChangeIn episode 86, Alex talks about developing awareness of your patterns so you can being to make permanent change. Learning to create space between your bad patterns and behaviors has been really helpful in Alex's journey and moving through past struggles. Give this a listen if find yourself falling back into old patterns!
2023-11-2410 minCoffee With Dudes84: Building Self LoveEpisode 84 is a throwback to one of our old episodes where Alex dives into everything he's learned about himself, self love, self worth, happiness and his identity through the first half of 2023. This episodes has some great reminders and nuggets about loving yourself.
2023-11-1614 minCoffee With Dudes83: Change Your Life in 10 Minutes PER DAYIn EP 83, Alex and Matt drop some quick and simple habits you can implement to change your life without spending tons of time.
These practices are applicable to anyone, in any stage of life and will make a difference with consistency! Here's a few of the topics they cover:
- Forms of self-care
- Strategically integrating workouts
- How to start building habits of self-care
- Desk job tips for improving health
2023-11-1443 minCoffee With Dudes82: Are You Putting Too Much Pressure on Yourself?In EP 82, Alex shares his struggles over the last month with his move to Arizona and what he's done to get back into a better place. He also dives in to how he's put so much pressure on himself and maybe became "too disciplined". Give this one a listen and share this with someone who may need to hear it!
2023-11-0909 minCoffee With Dudes81: The Downside of Being DisciplinedIn Ep 81, Matt and Alex cover a bunch of great topics such as:
- The downside of being disciplined
- Coaching yourself
- Body dysmorphia
- The easiest way to build muscle
- Challenging yourself in the gym
Give it a listen and don't forget to leave us a comment and subscribe if you haven't already!
2023-11-0752 minCoffee With Dudes80: Building a Business on Relationships with Amanda AguiarOn episode 80, Alex interviewed Amanda Aguiar about all things business. They went into a range of different topics within business such as:
- Getting more referrals in your business
- Starting a business
- Relationship building
- Best books for personal development & business
- Struggling with and overcoming self-worth
- Managing people and becoming a better leader
Thanks for coming on Amanda! Go connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaaguiarofficial/
2023-11-0246 minCoffee With Dudes77: If You’re Struggling, You’re Not AloneIn this episode, Alex opens up about his recent struggles and how he has been building tons of momentum in the right direction. This is an incredible episode if you've been struggling and want to get back on track!
Please like and subscribe if you're enjoying the episodes!
2023-10-1910 minCoffee With Dudes76: How to Recharge and Get Back on Track When You Fall Off Your PlanIn this episode of EP 76, Matt and Alex talk about how to recharge and get back on track when you fall off your plan. Building momentum in the right direction, getting out of a rut, and stacking small wins are just a few strategies we dive into. They also touch on the importance of doing things that bring you energy and light you up.
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you’re enjoying the episodes!
2023-10-1740 minCoffee With Dudes74: Planning Your Day for SuccessIn episode 74, Alex talks about planning his days for success and how he prepared for his move to Arizona, so he didn't completely fall off track while traveling. Give this episode a listen to get some insight on how you can plan your days better!
2023-10-0609 minCoffee With Dudes72: Learning to Be Present to Enjoy Life MoreIn EP 72, Alex shares what he does to develop more presence and why being present is so crucial. He's is also in the process of moving to Arizona and is ready to embrace the discomfort of moving.
2023-09-2808 minCoffee With Dudes71: What’s Working and Not Working for UsMatt and Alex discuss everything that’s working and not working for them in their lives and personal growth journey. They start off with a recap of Ed Mylett’s recent podcast episode with Dr. Benjamin Hardy on “How to 10X Your Life”. Throughout the episode they touch on... being more honest with your “WHY”, following your passions & desires, positive reframing, developing the identity of a learner, intermittent fasting, setting big goals, and finding what lights you up.
Tune in and leave us a comment if this helped!
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2023-09-2650 minCoffee With Dudes70: Letting Go of MyselfIn this episode, Alex talks about the switch of his journey of "Overcoming Myself" to "Letting Go of Myself". He's on a journey of learning to experience more joy, happiness, and being able to let go of attachments. Understanding how to let go and detach opens up so much more room to experience the great things in life. Thanks for listening!
2023-09-2112 minCoffee With Dudes68: Big News!In this episode of Alex’s journey, “Overcoming Myself”, he shares some big news and changes in his life!
Thanks for tuning in!
2023-09-1407 minCoffee With Dudes66: A Recent Failure... How I Bounced BackIn this episode, Alex talks the importance of bouncing back from failures and how you can do that for yourself. He shares one of his recent setbacks and the idea of tapering expectations & setting high standards without striving for perfection. Lastly, he dives into role of mistakes, challenges, and failures in personal growth. Give this episode a listen if you’ve had some recent setbacks or what some insight on bouncing back from a mistake!
2023-09-0708 minCoffee With Dudes65: Just Guys Being DudesAlex and Matt take a different approach to this episode and let everyone in on what they’re currently working on in life. They talk about getting uncomfortable, embracing change and challenges, growth, and happiness. This is a great episode if you’re looking to make change in your life and what to see Alex & Matt are doing to make that happen for themselves.
Thanks for listening! Feel free to leave your comments down below on what you’re doing or any questions you have.
2023-09-051h 22Coffee With Dudes64: Testing the Limits of What I'm Capable ofAlex talks about what he's doing to push his limits and find out what he's capable. He believes the more we can push our limits, the more we can see what else the world has to offer. Most of us are capable of so much more, but we can't see it until we get ourselves uncomfortable.
2023-08-3111 minCoffee With Dudes62: Facing My Biggest Fear Everyday for 21 Days… What I LearnedAlex faced his biggest fear for 21 day straight days and had some incredible results & learned a ton. He breaks down exactly what he did to get these results and make progress with one of his biggest struggles. Tune in to learn how to overcome your biggest fears!
2023-08-2311 minCoffee With Dudes61: Building Momentum to Fast Track Your ResultsIn this episode, Matt & Alex discuss the importance of building and maintaining momentum, and how to get it back when you lose it. They cover key points such as the power of visualization and self-awareness, how to build momentum with routines, common mistakes to avoid when trying to build momentum, and tips for getting momentum when you're feeling stuck. Tune in for some valuable insights and practical advice on building and sustaining momentum in any area of your life.
2023-08-2255 minCoffee With Dudes60: Facing Fears and Detaching From OutcomesIn this episode, Alex shares a few realizations and changes he's making in his life to live more fully. Alex talks about detaching from outcomes, facing fears, and taking time off of social media. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe!!
2023-08-1712 minCoffee With Dudes59: Upgrading Your Mindset and Routines to Live a Better LifeIn this podcast episode, Matt and Alex discuss upgrading your mindset and routines to live a better life.
They emphasize focusing on controllable factors, identifying habits that make you feel your best, and having structure in your day that aligns with your goals. They also share their morning routine and offer advice on setting up an effective one.
Finally, they encourage you to not attach yourself to every emotion and thought that comes to mind, and to let those negative emotions pass to gain more control over your internal state.
2023-08-1541 minCoffee With Dudes58: Accelerate Your Progress with These 3 HabitsAlex share 3 recent habit changes/realizations that has helped him show up with more intention and energy to his day. Give this quick episodes a listen so you can make this simple shifts in your life!
2023-08-1010 minCoffee With Dudes56: How to Get Back on Track When You're DriftingIf you've found yourself drifting or off track, this episode is your guide to get back on track. Alex explains what he did to get back on track extremely quickly and how you can too. Look into the habits that make you feel your best and ask yourself, which ones are you slipping on? Thanks for listening - don't forget to subscribe and share this with a friend!
2023-08-0312 minCoffee With Dudes55: Getting Out of Your Own Way, Avoiding The Afternoon Slump, Pre-Workout Recommendations - Q&AIn episode 55, Matt and Alex dive into a Q&A answering these questions...
How do I avoid the afternoon slump?
Sometimes I feel like I can't get out of my own way. What should I do?
What pre-workout do you take?
Thanks for listening, don't forget to subscribe and share this with a friend if you're enjoying it!
2023-08-011h 02Coffee With Dudes54: The Key To Happiness, Bliss & FulfillmentIn this episode, Alex explains what he thinks is the key to finding more happiness, bliss, and fulfillment in your life! Alex also talks about some great insights from 'The Untethered Soul' by Michael Singer, exploring the power of our inner voice and the impact of our daily thoughts and emotions. Learn how to detach from passing energy and negative thoughts, and learn to live life without fear or regret through this episode.
Thanks for listening!
2023-07-2711 minCoffee With Dudes52: How to Keep The Promises You Make to YourselfEpisode 52 is all about keeping the promises you make to yourself and staying consistent with who you are.
Dive deep into the psychology of commitment and discover practical strategies to help you stay true to your personal promises. In this video, Alex breaks down the process of making and keeping promises to yourself, providing you with some tools to enhance your self-discipline and commitment. Whether you're struggling to maintain a new habit, reach a personal goal, or simply want to improve your relationship with yourself, this video is a must-watch. Remember, the journey to self-improvement starts with a single...
2023-07-2009 minCoffee With Dudes50: Change Your Identity, Change Your LifeWhen You Change Your Identity, Your Life Will Begin to Change...
In this episode, Alex breaks down how your identity determines the outcomes and results you get in your life. Whether you're seeking personal growth, professional development, or a complete life overhaul, this episode is your guide to understanding the power of identity.
2023-07-1311 minCoffee With Dudes48: Reframing Failures So You Can Win and Move ForwardIn this episode, Alex shares a story about not getting the results he wanted and how he reframed that “failure". He emphasizes that it's important to acknowledge the effort you put in and use the experience as feedback to learn and grow. This lesson applies to weight loss, fat loss, health goals, and any goals that you're going after. Don't view failures as a setback, use them as an opportunity to improve. Tune in to learn more about how to overcome failures and achieve your goals.
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2023-07-0612 minCoffee With Dudes47: How to STAY CONSISTENT and Make Progress with Any GoalIn this episode, we show the best ways to become more consistent so you can reach your goals with less resistance.
Matt & Alex give tons of practical strategies to someone who stays consist and keeps the promises they make to themselves. Many times we know what we need to do to make progress but struggle to stay consistent with the actions that will get us there. Whether your goal is health-related, to lose weight, improve relationships, or grow in your career... this episode is for you!
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Champion MindsetEP 1: Welcome To The Academy Of Change!On our first episode, Alex talks about the mission of the podcast and dives into his story of addiction to alcohol and the 4 steps that he used to finally get sober and start transforming his own life!
2023-06-2925 minCoffee With Dudes45: How to Achieve ANY Goal When You Have ZERO MotivationIn this episode of Optimized You, Matt and Alex discuss the difference between motivation and discipline in achieving your goals. They emphasize the importance of developing routines and consistency, even when you don't feel motivated. They would argue that most people know what they need to do to achieve their goals, but struggle with following through. Tune in to learn more about how to develop the discipline to achieve your dreams and transform your life.
2023-06-2756 minCoffee With Dudes44: Finally Reach Your Full Potential In LifeIn this episode, Alex talks about what he's doing to build more self confidence, better himself and strive for his true full potential in life.
2023-06-2209 minCoffee With Dudes43: Best Exercises for Fat-Loss, Losing the All or Nothing Mindset - Q&AIn this Episode, Matt and Alex answer all of your questions on the best exercises for fat-loss, how to ditch the all or nothing mindset, what equipment you would get when starting a home gym and so much more!
2023-06-2058 minCoffee With Dudes42: We're Not Guaranteed Another Day on This EarthOn his journey to overcome himself - Alex talks about regret, death & mortality and how he has gotten into the best place that he’s ever been with his life.
2023-06-1510 minCoffee With Dudes41: Achieve Your Goals Faster...The Power of Asking for HelpOn this episode of Optimized YOU, Matt and Alex jump into the importance of asking for help on your journey to achieve any goal. They talk about where they’ve both asked for help and how much quicker they’ve been able to get results because of it!
2023-06-1340 minCoffee With Dudes40: Completely Overhauling My LifeOn this episode of Overcoming Myself, Alex talks about his continued struggles with binge eating and other habits that aren't serving him. He talks about the steps he's taking and the boundaries that he's put in place within his life to hold himself to a higher standard going forward.
2023-06-0812 minCoffee With Dudes39: Follow These Steps To Create Lasting Change In Your LifeMatt and Alex dive deep into the importance of commitment to change and the steps needed to create lasting change in your health, body or any other area of your life! If you want to cut the B.S. and finally start unlocking your full potential, this one is for you.
2023-06-0646 minCoffee With Dudes38: What I've Learned About Myself, Self-Love and Happiness in 2023On episode #6 of My Self Love Journey, Alex dives into everything he's learned about himself, self love, self worth, happiness and his identity through 2023 so far.
2023-06-0113 minCoffee With Dudes37: 3 Huge AnnouncementsOn this week's podcast we welcome Alex's new co-host, Matt DeJesus to Optimize YOU. We get to know Matt more and provide tons of value in the process. We also talk about the name change from The Lifestyle Nutrition Podcast and a new weekly podcast episode that we will be starting to include within the next few weeks.
2023-05-3044 minCoffee With DudesMy Self Love Journey: Do More Fun Sh*t | EP 5On this episode of my self love journey, Alex talks about how the weekends have been super tough for him recently. He also dives into some simple changes that have been getting him amazing results, along with a coffee drink that has been a game changer for relaxation.
2023-05-2511 minCoffee With DudesMy Self Love Journey: Stepping Into The Authentic Alex | EP 4On this episode, Alex dives into an update on his self love journey. He talks through how he’s trying to be more authentic, how he’s taking the pressure off himself and he gives an awesome tactic to help silence your inner harsh critic.
2023-05-1812 minCoffee With DudesMy Self Love Journey: Emotional Eating Peaked It's Head Back In | EP 3On this week’s self-love journey episode, Alex talks about his emotional eating struggles this past week. He also dives into some things that he’s started doing that make him feel way more fulfilled and at peace on a regular basis.
2023-05-1113 minCoffee With DudesMy Self Love Journey: Learning to Self Validate | EP 2On this episode, Alex talks about his progress so far with self love, acceptance and belief. He also dives into self validation, how he’s trying to better handle negative emotions and much more!
2023-05-0411 minCoffee With Dudes33: Develop More Self-Confidence Using These 5 StepsOn this episode, Alex dives deep into self confidence and the 5 things that he does daily and weekly to continue to build more self confidence. Follow these 5 tips and watch your self confidence grow!
2023-05-0223 minCoffee With DudesMy Self Love Journey | EP 1On the first episode of this new series "My Self Love Journey", Alex explains some of his recent struggles with self love and what he is doing to overcome them. He'll be taking you on his journey with him, giving you short weekly episodes with insights on what's working and not working for him.
2023-04-2512 minCoffee With Dudes31: Rough Times: How I Navigated Them In The Past & What I'm Doing NowOn this episode Alex talks about his current struggles that he’s going through with his identity and falling back into old patterns and details the steps he’s taking to get past it. He also talks about his past struggles with alcohol, gambling, body image, binge eating, etc and the steps he took back then to get into a great place with all of those.
2023-04-1921 minCoffee With Dudes29: Optimize Your Health & Metabolism To Feel Amazing and Accelerate Your Fat Loss ResultsIn Episode 29, Alex gives his best strategies to begin optimizing your health and get your metabolism in a great place for fat-loss. Following these strategies will get you feeling incredible and make achieving your fitness goals easier.
2023-04-0532 min
Coffee With Dudes27: How to Easily Build Successful Habits and Break Bad Ones
In the episode, Alex drops a tons of different strategies and ways you can create new habits and break ones that aren't serving you. Apply these strategies to your fitness journey, personal development, or any area you want to improve and you'll begin to start making positive change.
Timestamps:
Habit Strategies - 04:50
2023-03-2233 minCoffee With Dudes26: 3 Steps to Calculate Your Calories for Fat-LossIf you've been struggling to know where your calories ACTUALLY need to be, Alex breaks it all down for you. He takes into account that everyone is different and gives examples for different situations you could be in right now.
Thanks for listening and always feel free to let us what you want to hear an episode on!
2023-03-1524 minCoffee With Dudes25: The Busy Person's Guide to Fat-LossWe live in a go go go day and age where so many people struggle to fit everything they want to do in their busy lifestyle. On this episode, Alex shares some of his best tips to help busy people be able to achieve the amazing fat-loss results that they are after!
TIMESTAMPS:
Start of Pod - 10:54
Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips for Busy People - 12:53
Workout Tips for Busy People - 26:38
2023-03-0834 minCoffee With Dudes24: Never Struggle with Sleep Again with Nick RiellAlex and our first guest, Nick Riell go deep on how you can fix your sleep to get better results with your fat-loss and your life. Nick is an absolute genius when it comes to dialing in your sleep and getting you to feel your best - so you're not gonna want to miss this one!
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2023-03-0146 minCoffee With Dudes23: How to Get Life Long Fat-Loss ResultsAlex explains why you should play the long game when it comes to fat-loss and how you can do that to keep your results forever.
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2023-02-2231 minCoffee With Dudes22: 5 Hacks To Achieving Fat Loss Results That Stick ForeverAlex dives into 5 of his best tips to help you be able to keep the fat loss results that you get forever. He talks about goals, your WHY, fitting a plan into your lifestyle and much more!
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2023-02-1523 minCoffee With Dudes21: How to Make Tons of Progress with Your Body ImageIf you've struggled with body image or body dysmorphia, this is the episode for you. Alex goes into his story and own struggles with body image, as well as what he did to make progress with it all. Make sure you like, subscribe, and leave a comment if you're enjoying these episodes!!!
TIMESTAMP Start of Pod: 4:35
2023-02-0816 minCoffee With Dudes20: How to Stop Binge Eating for GoodIn Episode 20, Alex breaks down the different reasons for binge eating and what he did to get himself to stop binging.
TIMESTAMPS:
03:19 - Start of Pod
2023-02-0329 minCoffee With Dudes18: The Best & Worst Supplements...Should You Even Take Supplements?This episode is all about supplements and whether they actually matter. We answer some of the questions below...
TIMESTAMPS:
Start of the pod (08:48)
Are supplements important? (10:03)
Should you be taking supplements? (12:42)
What supplements are actually effective? (14:20)
What supplements are garbage? Supplements to avoid (27:50)
How do I know what supplements to take? (Alex's Supplement Strategy) (30:27)
2023-01-1834 minCoffee With Dudes14: How to Improve Your Relationship with FoodIn Episode 14, Alex drops some gold on how to improve your relationship with food, achieve food freedom, and how that can lead to progress an all areas of life.
14:40 - Start of the Pod (Food Freedom/Relationship with Food)
2022-12-2151 minCoffee With Dudes13: The Beginner's Guide to Strength TrainingIn Episode 13, Nick and Alex lay out the best way to start strength training as a beginner and how you can start to see amazing results with it.
00:54 - Start of Pod
09:09 - The Beginner's Guide to Strength Training (Actual Start of Pod)
2022-12-1455 minCoffee With Dudes12: Strength Training vs Cardio for Fat-LossIn Episode 12, Nick & Alex go into what's best for fat-loss when it comes to exercise.
Aside from what's better for fat-loss, we talk about benefits of both cardio and strength training, as well as how you can apply this to your life.
10:58 - Strength Training vs Cardio
12:31 - The Benefits of Strength Training
23:45 - The Benefits of Cardio
34:11 - Where to Start with Strength Training & How to Apply This to Your Life
2022-12-0743 minCoffee With Dudes10: How to Manage Binge Eating (Alex's Story)In Episode 10, we dive deeper into Alex's story. He shares some amazing insights on how to stop binge eating and managing his transition out of professional baseball. There's a ton of nuggets in this one, you're not gonna want to miss out...
*Disclaimer - Nick's audio was trash due to AirPods. Thanks for understanding*
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2022-11-2337 minCoffee With Dudes7: How Stress Can KILL Your Results With Your Health and BodyIn Episode 7, Nick and Alex dive into what stress does to your body, results, and overall health.
We list plenty of ways to destress and Alex lays out a step-by-step framework of how he helps his clients destress!
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2022-11-0240 minCoffee With Dudes6: Mistakes We've Made In Our Fitness JourneyIn episode 6, Nick and Alex go into the biggest mistakes they've made so far with their fitness journey.
2022-10-261h 09Coffee With Dudes4: How to Dial in Your Sleep to Maximize ResultsIn Episode 4 we go into why sleep is essential to get results and how you can improve your sleep!
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2022-10-1243 min