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The Zen MeatheadHow Vulnerability, Coaching, & Self-Compassion Changed Me! With Life Coach Lori“There’s nothing wrong with wanting to get support” Stay curious, stay courageous, and embrace the beautiful adventure of self-discovery. With people you trust and love. And it's not just about being vulnerable with the world, but choosing who gets to see your true self. It's like building a fortress with gates that you control. So you can let the right people in, the ones who appreciate and nurture your vulnerability. And it's not about weakness. It's about strength, the strength to be authentic, to be real, to be imperfect, and to show up exactly as you are.
2023-10-201h 13
The Zen MeatheadInto a Leadership Empire with The DeTracys“you have to start to surround yourself with the people that you think have fruit, so that you move towards the actions that they present.” “One of the hardest things is sometimes letting go of people that just aren't moving in the direction you wanna be.” Chris and Sarah are joined by the dynamic duo, Nate and Jen DeTracy. Discussing the keys to building a thriving culture of success in fitness and business. They emphasize four fundamental elements: belonging, leadership identification, efficient systems, and nurturing individual talents, all while promoting a service-oriented mindset. The conversation highligh...
2023-09-071h 30
The Zen MeatheadRising From The Ashes with Michael BradleyWelcome to Zen Meathead folks! In this episode, hosts Chris and Sarah invite their friend Michael Bradley to share his compelling journey from being a music enthusiast and creative talent to facing the depths of addiction. Michael candidly discusses his initial involvement in the music scene, using substances to cope with anxiety and challenges. As his addiction escalated, he found himself in a dangerous living situation, experiencing an overdose that marked a turning point towards recovery. They explore Michael's process of seeking help, his transformational experience in the ICU, and the rebuilding of h...
2023-08-181h 00
The Zen MeatheadGetting a Grip with Heather SlyeIn this episode of the Zen Meathead podcast, hosts Chris and Sarah sit down with their fascinating new friend, Heather Slye. Heather shares her unique journey and experiences in the world of fitness, where she balances her worlds of bodybuilding, pole dancing as a form of exercise and working for tech giant, Microsoft. Heather takes us through her initial interest in fitness, her discovery of bodybuilding, and how she fell in love with the art of pole dancing as a way to challenge herself physically and artistically. Join us as we delve into the world...
2023-07-231h 16
The Zen MeatheadMeet The Meatheads with Beth ArnoldThis is a special, and extremely endearing episode where our guest becomes the host, taking us on a journey into the heart and soul of Chris and Sarah; as themselves and as a couple. Chris and Sarah take turns being interviewed by Beth, someone who’s known them both for almost 20 years and who was there when they first met. Get ready to uncover the intricate layers of each of their journeys, from childhood to today. The experiences that have shaped them into the captivating voices you’ve come to know and love. From their early experiences to t...
2023-06-292h 02
The Zen Meathead#WeRideWhy? with Greg Roth“If somebody keeps telling you you're divided then yeah, you're gonna be divided. But the reality is, the spiritual reality, is we are connected. We're just not aware we are.” Greg Roth is in the studio with Chris and Sarah today. Greg is a cycling enthusiast and documentary film producer. He’s come to share his inspiring journey of healing through cycling in this episode. He reveals how he embraced cycling as a healthy lifestyle choice and how it allowed him to confront and overcome childhood trauma. Inspired by his cycling coaches, the cycling community, and th...
2023-06-011h 05
The Zen MeatheadCracking Real Estate Code With Nelya Calev“Money is like love; it kills slowly and painfully the one who withholds it, and it enlivens the other who turns it upon his fellow man.” -Kahlil Gibran Financial struggles can be a daunting and stressful experience for anyone. Whether it's due to unexpected expenses, job loss, or mounting debt, financial hardship can have a significant impact on your quality of life. It can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and helplessness as you try to navigate through the challenges of managing finances. Many people struggle to make ends meet and find themselves facing difficult choic...
2023-05-1159 min
The Zen MeatheadHigh Rise Hippie with Sammie G.“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person that can live in peace with others.” “You have to be accountable. We can victimize ourselves until the cows come home and we all have reasons for our ailments but our reasons are not excuses. The quality of life is a chosen thing.” “If someone is not necessarily in communication with their body, they aren’t necessarily able to advocate for themselves.” There’s a powerful and liberating truth in this world that more and more people are realizing. We can choose our own e...
2023-04-281h 45
The Zen MeatheadFearproof Me With JR Covey“Failure is only a failure if you didn’t learn anything from it.” “The problem isn’t that you stumbled, the problem is when you stop making the call that you want to be better.” “We did have to go through some real pain, some real ugly horrible times, but it’s so worth it.” Life experience is the greatest teacher. On the subject of fear and transformation, today’s guest is an expert. JR Covey was suddenly taken to the threshold of faith and transformation while drunk with a friend in a bar. With a pocket f...
2023-03-131h 12
The Zen MeatheadJeremy Sackett - Evolution of A Coach"Success is 90% mindset.” -Marie Kondo “If you don't take care of your body at a certain point it will fail. And you will have fewer years, you will be in more pain, it affects everything. It doesn't have to be that way and you don't have to be extreme. You don't have to do all the hardcore diets. You don't have to do all the hardcore exercises. You just gotta start and you gotta be willing to say, I will not quit. I will continue. I'll find my jam and you will find your jam.” ...
2023-02-231h 15
The Zen MeatheadDaring To Be Different with Raji RajOn today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Raji Rajagopalan (Raji Raj) where they have an exciting conversation on the topics of her new novel, Daring to be Different: Stories and Tips from a Women Leader in Tech—where Raji shares her experiences with public speaking and common workplace problems. This episode will be focused on the skills and advice Raji has gained over the years working with Microsoft and being a leader in the tech industry. Raji brings a lot of wisdom to the Zen Meathead Podcast and even has some interesting questions for Chri...
2023-02-091h 11
The Zen MeatheadPornography Addiction with Kaje Thomas, S 2, Ep. 2, The Zen Meathead“Lead with love; rise above.” On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Kaje Thomas, life coach, addictions expert and founder of Full Circle Life Coaching. Our conversation today touches on the topics of pornography addiction and masturbation. Framing pornography as an addiction can be considered a controversial stance within the science community and society at large. Chris, Sarah, and Kaje discuss the possible ramifications of this addiction on one’s mental, physical, and social well-being. Internet pornography can especially cause issues for young people. The same with society as a whole. T...
2023-01-261h 31
The Zen MeatheadSpiraling Up with Jennifer MacNiven, S 2, Ep. 1 The Zen Meathead“Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” - Henry David Thoreau On today’s episode, Chris and Sarah are joined by Jennifer MacNiven; a visionary photographer, world traveller, and author. For this episode we cover many topics ranging from world travel, yoga, self discovery, mental health, making positive changes, and ‘the journey’… the effect of Ayahuasca on the mind and soul. In this episode you’ll find educational and inspirational conversation for taking steps out of your comfort zone and making meaningful changes in your life. Foot Notes: Jennifer MacNive...
2023-01-061h 39
The Zen MeatheadEp. 09 - Dr. Robert Martinez - Introduction to Longevity Medicine“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit ” -Will Durant On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Doctor Robert Martinez with an exciting conversation on the topics of Holistic Medicine and the possibilities of Psychedelics. Holistic Medicine is a modern approach to healing that focuses on the whole person; not just the physical form, but also the mind, spirit, and emotions. The purpose being to find a balance in the body’s emotional and physical state that will improve overall health and wellness. Holistic medicine uses all forms of health c...
2022-12-171h 39
The Zen MeatheadLife Change With Lori Prutsman“You’ll never become who you want to be if you’re still attached to who you’ve been .” Welcome to Zen Meathead’s inaugural episode in our new recording studio, life change is the focus in today’s episode. Change can be a difficult task for even the strongest of individuals. In this episode, Chris is talking with his wife Sarah and Human Development Coach Lori Prutsman. Lori shares her knowledge on the struggles of making life changes and the skill sets needed to succeed. Our inner voice can sometimes be our harshest critic...
2022-11-101h 15
The Zen MeatheadYou Are What You Eat with Corrin Kalinich“Science advances one funeral at a time .” - Max Planck In today’s episode, dieting and food take the centre stage. Food is a universal need for all life, and dieting is a social construct created by humanities obsession with being physically acceptable by todays beauty and health standards. The internet contributes by causing an influx of misinformation about dieting and the impact that food has on our health. Today, Chris is talking with his wife Sarah and Dietitian, Corrin Kalinich from The Pro Club. Corrin shares her knowledge and advice on food, dieting...
2022-10-2853 min
The Zen MeatheadGetting Fit with Mrs. Meathead and Dean Rogers“If the core of your foundation is in disrepair, it’s hard to be your best intellectual self.” In today’s episode, fitness and Sarah’s success story takes the front row with the assistance of our guest Dean. Fitness is a core driver for our daily lives. Finding the motivation, navigating gym culture and social media can be a taxing endeavour. Mental fortitude can be as much of a challenge as running that extra mile and making a change. Today, Chris is talking with his wife Sarah and fitness trainer, Dean from The Pro Club...
2022-10-041h 04
The Zen MeatheadHippy Dippy with Eric FernandezThis inaugural episode establishes The Zen Meathead podcast as a veritable source of lively, unscripted, grounded and mind-opening conversations that will bridge the gap and demystify the broad spectrum of spirituality for the average person. Your host, Chris Beatie, is joined by his wife, Sarah Beatie, his longtime friend, and today's special guest; Chris's very own spiritual coach, Eric Fernandez. They dive deep into Chris's own process of going from meathead to spiritual warrior and the impact that's had on Chris's marriage and family life. We touch on yoga, energy work, balance, cultivation, intuition, astrology...
2022-07-271h 47