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Alignment First PodcastTiffany Carole: Pattern LiberationIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Tiffany Carole—creator of Aroma Point Therapy Fundamentals, founder of Master Creator Academy, and visionary behind the Lumina Guild—to explore the bridge between science, plant medicine, and spiritual awakening. We dive into healing as a return to wholeness, betrayal as humanity’s oldest wound, and why high performers struggle to receive support. This is a conversation for leaders ready to reconnect with life force and reclaim their peace.Key TakeawaysHealing is less about fixing symptoms and more about remembering your wholeness.Betray...
2026-01-131h 03
Alignment First PodcastMelissa Nanavati: Peak Performance LoveIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Melissa Nanavati—speaker, author, and relationship architect redefining how high performers connect and communicate at home. We dive into the neuroscience of chemistry, the power of updated agreements, and the frameworks that help couples protect their peace, presence, and power.Key TakeawaysChemistry isn’t magic, it’s biology maintained through intentional habits.High performers need systems for connection just as much as systems for business.The BRAVE Framework creates safety for difficult conversations.Couples thrive when they routinely update agreements for new season...
2026-01-0957 min
Alignment First PodcastKris Kluver: Life On Your TermsIn this episode, I sit down with Kris Kluver — speaker, strategic advisor, facilitator, and founder of Life On Your Terms and Peer Circles. We explore how audacity becomes the gateway to real transformation, why most leaders are solving the wrong problems, and how to build a life that protects what matters most.We dive into identity, intentionality, time compression, and the mindset required to become the fittest leader possible.Key TakeawaysOrdinary goals create extraordinary friction. Audacious goals eliminate noise.Time isn’t a resource; it’s a tool leaders can compre...
2026-01-061h 00
Alignment First PodcastKeifer Gilbert: All That, For ThisIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Kiefer Gilbert (bartender turned programmer, entrepreneur, coach, and ultra runner) to explore the deep psychology behind running 100+ miles, staying sober, and chasing the edges of human potential. We dive into addiction, discipline, fatherhood, faith, chaos, and what it really means to find yourself when you're miles beyond comfort.Key TakeawaysUltra running forces you to face the truth; there’s nowhere to hide from yourself.Sobriety and endurance share the same engine: honesty, discipline, and ownership.You can’t half-do anything in l...
2025-12-301h 03
Alignment First PodcastKyle Emanuel Brown: Do No Harm - Take No Sh!tIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Kyle Brown, the spiritual and lifestyle architect who almost died from stress. We explore his near-death experience, the cost of constant hustle, and how he rebuilt his life through total self-trust. Kyle reveals what it means to surrender, embody balance, and lead from alignment instead of ego.Key TakeawaysHustle without harmony leads to burnout, even for high achievers.True health includes peace, not just physical performance.Letting an old identity “die” creates space for authentic growth.Curiosity is the...
2025-12-2659 min
Alignment First PodcastDr. Derek Price: Locker Room LeadershipIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Dr. Derek Price, former NFL athlete turned physician and leadership coach, to explore what it truly means to earn your strength through life’s hardest seasons. We talk faith, fatherhood, and the real work of building men who lead with peace, presence, and power.Key TakeawaysSuccess without alignment leads to emptiness. Presence is the true measure of leadership.Hard things create expansion; adversity is the fastest path to growth.Mentorship and accountability are non-negotiable if you want lasting greatness....
2025-12-231h 00
Alignment First PodcastHannah Chapman, CFP: Wealth By Your Human DesignIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Hannah Chapman, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of X² Wealth Planning, to explore how human design and emotional intelligence can transform your relationship with money. We dive into the intersection of financial strategy, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness; revealing how true abundance begins when your energy and wealth align.Key Takeaways1) Independence Creates Integrity: Breaking free from corporate constraints allows advisors (and leaders) to serve with authenticity.2) Heal the Money Story: Emotional safety with m...
2025-12-161h 05
Alignment First PodcastMGySgt Martin Duarte: The Battle After the BattlefieldIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Master Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Martin Duarte, Program Outreach Coordinator for Wounded Warriors Family Support. We talk about the real transition veterans face when the uniform comes off—redefining purpose, rebuilding identity, and rediscovering the tribe that keeps you grounded.Key TakeawaysLeaving service isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of rediscovering purpose.“Inspect what you expect” applies to life, not just the military.Rebuilding your tribe is essential to long-term growth and mental health.The nonprofit space must collabo...
2025-12-091h 00
Alignment First PodcastJonathan Greye: Unbrand YourselfIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Jonathan Greye, one of the creative forces behind PersonalBrand.com, to explore the power of unbranding; stripping away everything that isn’t you to reveal your highest expression. We dive into the art of authentic storytelling, the courage to be seen, and how detachment fuels creativity.Key TakeawaysTrue branding begins with unbranding—releasing what’s not yours.Creativity thrives when you embrace curiosity over perfection.Vulnerability isn’t weakness; it’s your brand’s superpower.Detachment from outcomes frees you to...
2025-12-051h 04
Alignment First PodcastGina Catalano: Tandem LeadershipIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Gina Catalano, founder of Venture Solutions and author of Tandem Leadership: How Your Number Two Can Make You Number One. We explore how releasing old identities and building operational harmony can help leaders grow without losing themselves.Key TakeawaysGrowth requires releasing what no longer serves you.True freedom means designing life, not chasing “more.”Balance is a myth—seek harmony instead.Every leader needs a trusted mirror to see what’s really happening.Your business should serve yo...
2025-12-021h 03
Alignment First PodcastDaniel Knight: The Solution is In Your StoryIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Daniel Knight, founder of Unicorn Universe and professional connector, to unpack how collaboration, repetition, and courageous vulnerability create exponential growth for leaders. We explore the real meaning of masterminds, why small reps matter more than big stages, and how your future self becomes your best accountability partner.Key TakeawaysCollaboration multiplies growth—it’s not about “how,” it’s about who you build with.Vulnerability from strength means removing the story and asking for feedback with composure.Repetition creates readiness—the small rooms...
2025-11-251h 06
Alignment First PodcastDr Amber Enright: Be Human FirstIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Dr. Amber Enright — The Therapy Doctor — to explore what it means to build a life and business rooted in compassion, courage, and community. We dive into her journey from poverty and adoption to earning her doctorate at 25, leading in neurology and oncology physical therapy, and building one of Scottsdale’s most connected business networks.Key Takeaways1) Hard work is the price of ownership — entrepreneurship rewards those who keep saying “I don’t know” and go find out.2) H...
2025-11-211h 01
Alignment First PodcastMelanie Spring: Step Through the Door of PossibilityIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Melanie Spring, a speaker, storyteller, and intuitive guide, to explore what it means to remember who you are. We dive into the courage it takes to face your truth, the beauty of being seen without judgment, and the importance of releasing what no longer serves you. Together, we unpack how doing less allows you to be more — and how radical honesty and responsibility can rebuild alignment in life and love.Key TakeawaysThe door of possibility only opens when you drop your baggage.Tr...
2025-11-1857 min
Alignment First PodcastCraig Perra: Solving the Addiction ParadoxIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Craig Perra, founder of the Mindful Habit System and host of Sex Afflictions and Porn Addictions. A former attorney turned transformational coach, Craig shares how he rebuilt his life from addiction and shame through self-leadership, integrity, and mindful habits that redefine what it means to be a man in alignment.Key TakeawaysAddiction isn’t the problem—it’s the solution to unhealed pain.All behavior is need-seeking behavior; awareness is the first step to change.Shame isn’t an ene...
2025-11-1457 min
Alignment First PodcastJR Butler: Superpowers Born of Sport & ServiceIn this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with J.R. Butler, Founder and CEO of Shift Group, to explore how high-performing veterans and athletes can translate their unique experiences into long-term career success. They unpack why athletic and military mindsets overlap—and how both groups can transform their service and sport into sustainable success beyond the uniform.Key TakeawaysThe key difference between athlete and veteran transitions is the lens of empowerment vs. repair.Resilience, trainability, and a team-first mindset make veterans and athletes ideal for leadership roles.True tr...
2025-11-111h 05
Alignment First PodcastMike Wisecup: Combat Leader to Corporate LeaderIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Mike Wisecup, Navy SEAL and Naval Academy grad, to unpack the parallels between leaving the military, leaving sport, and navigating identity shifts. We dig into the grit required to earn a spot in the SEAL teams, the culture of brotherhood forged through adversity, and the challenges of redefining yourself after decades in uniform.Key TakeawaysAdversity accelerates connection — suffering together builds bonds faster than time.SEAL culture thrives on starting every platoon at square one: crawl, walk, run.Transitioning from military to...
2025-11-071h 02
Alignment First PodcastMiriam Uriarte: Walking With Your ShadowsIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Miriam Uriarte, a certified trauma and resilience life coach, to explore the hidden impact of shadow work, nervous system regulation, and the path to true emotional freedom. We dive into the power of mirrors in relationships, why the body holds the score, and how episodic stress can compound into chronic dysregulation.Key TakeawaysShadow work reveals hidden patterns that keep us stuck in cycles of self-sabotage.Transference versus “the mirror”: why we give people roles they can’t fulfill.The nervous system...
2025-11-041h 05
Alignment First PodcastRachel Gitlevich: Praying to a God You're Mad AtIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Rachel Gitlevich, author of What in the Actual FCK* and founder of Ray of Consciousness. We dive into her journey through cancer, brain surgeries, and near-death experiences — and how gratitude, humor, and resilience became her anchors. Rachel shares how she transformed life’s darkest moments into light, intentionality, and purpose.Key TakeawaysGratitude doesn’t mean ignoring pain — it’s finding light in small moments.Your worst day gives you perspective on what truly matters.Humor and creativity can reframe even the heavie...
2025-10-3155 min
Alignment First PodcastWill Preble: Extending ConsciousnessIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Will, founder of Ascendance and CEO of Covenant Labs, to explore how sovereignty, technology, and self-work intersect in the new age of AI. We dive into his personal journey from depression and self-discovery to building encrypted sovereign AI systems that put ownership back into the hands of individuals and organizations.Key TakeawaysWhy your data and identity must remain in your control as AI expands.How personal growth and faith ground innovation in emerging tech.The difference between AI as a...
2025-10-2859 min
Alignment First PodcastCraig Goldberg: No Balance - Just HarmonyIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Craig Goldberg, relaxation expert, technologist, and co-founder of InHarmony. Craig is on a mission to help humanity achieve deeper calm through sound and vibration. We explore vibroacoustic therapy, its impact on the nervous system, and how intentional adversity shapes resilience.Key TakeawaysWhy vibroacoustic therapy is a powerful tool for shifting from survival mode into a parasympathetic state.The danger of living in prolonged stress and how it sabotages health and clarity.The distinction between “healing” and simply returning to our true...
2025-10-211h 03
Alignment First PodcastTirza Jova: Making Moms a PriorityBreastfeeding isn’t one-size-fits-all—and shame has zero ROI. In this episode, Tirza Jova, founder of Milk by Mom (and fellow Thunderbird), breaks down how freeze-drying breast milk gives families the freedom of formula with the benefits of breast milk. We get into modern postpartum realities, boundaries at work, and the mindset shifts required to lead at home and in business.Key takeaways1) Freeze-drying = shelf-stable, travel-friendly breast milk without losing the good stuff.2) Postpartum support is a leadership problem: systems, boundaries, and community matter.3) “Done beats perfect”—especially for parents and founders.4) Willingness > timing: gr...
2025-10-1457 min
Alignment First PodcastAaron Morrison: Stop Suffering NeedlesslyOn this Episode of Progress Always, Aaron Morrison—“the Mindset Mechanic”—joins me to unpack the shift from blue-collar leadership to inner leadership: taking radical responsibility, rewiring beliefs, and building discipline that actually sticks. We dive into escaping the “scale or bail” trap, communicating about emotions (not from them), and turning confirmation bias into your ally.Key takeaways1) Ownership Over Externalizing: transformation starts when you become “at cause” for your results.2) Discipline that lasts: anchor lessons so you don’t backslide into the old identity.3) Communicate about emotion, not from it—message intended = m...
2025-10-071h 03
Alignment First PodcastBrett Stern: Systems Empower DisciplineIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Brett Stern, founder of 1Thrive and co-owner of Lord Daniel Sportswear. We dive into his journey from collegiate tennis to entrepreneurship, the lessons he carried from sport into business, and how he rebuilt the scaffolding of discipline and accountability after leaving the court.Key TakeawaysThe difficult transition from athlete identity to real-world purpose.Why tennis taught Brett discipline, grit, and self-reliance that fueled his business life.How family business dynamics can complicate — and shape — growth.Why...
2025-09-3059 min
Alignment First PodcastEryk Anders: Leaving It All In The OctagonIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with my brother Eryk Anders — UFC veteran, national champion at Alabama, and soon-to-be gym owner. We dive into his transition from football to fighting to entrepreneurship, how self-awareness has guided his journey, and what it really means to walk away on your own terms.Key TakeawaysWhy self-awareness is the most underrated skill in both sport and business.The difference between being “done with football” and “choosing when to walk away from fighting.”Lessons from building a gym: serve in your hi...
2025-09-231h 01
Alignment First PodcastKyle Gray: The Value is in Your StoryIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Kyle Gray, master of storytelling, author, and strategist for speakers and entrepreneurs. We dive into the hidden power of language, cadence, and vulnerability in storytelling — and how owning your story creates deeper trust, connection, and impact as a leader.Key Takeaways1. Your story is most powerful when told to serve, not to prove.2. Vulnerability is what makes audiences trust you and see themselves in your journey.3. Reframing pain into purpose is the ga...
2025-09-161h 02
Alignment First PodcastQuincy Gregg: Ambition Driven By RoutineIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Quincy Gregg — senior consultant at Ernst & Young, collegiate hockey player, MBA graduate, world traveler, and author in progress. We dive into his journey from undersized hockey player to global explorer and corporate leader, and how intentional adversity and curiosity fuel growth both on and off the ice.Key TakeawaysWhy intentional adversity — from hockey training to solo travel — builds resilience.Lessons from boarding school discipline that shaped Quincy’s professional edge.The power of mentorship and keeping accountability after athletics.How fa...
2025-09-091h 04
Alignment First PodcastKirk Artman: Living Life On My TermsIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Kirk Artman, creator of the Digital Automation Diagram and (as I know him) the “AI DJ.” We dive into Kirk’s wild journey from artist to DJ to international skydiving instructor — and now into AI automation. We explore how AI isn’t about replacing humanity but returning us to it, giving people freedom to do what they truly want.Key TakeawaysThe shift from chasing passions for money to doing them for meaning.Why skydiving isn’t about falling — it’s about freedom and presence.
2025-09-021h 03
Alignment First PodcastGreg Pignataro: What Your Body is Telling YouIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Greg Pignataro, co-founder of Enlightened Health and a Guinness World Record holder for Nordic curls. Greg brings a powerful blend of performance coaching, somatic integration, and emotional healing to the world of strength and conditioning. From collegiate soccer injuries to pioneering emotional pain mapping through the body, Greg’s journey proves that building stronger athletes starts between the ears.Key TakeawaysPain isn’t always physical—our emotions live in our tissues, and healing requires addressing both.Nordic curls aren’t just a strength...
2025-08-261h 04
Alignment First PodcastMike Christensen: Camaraderie Through Shared AdversityIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Army veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of Freedom for Heroes, Mike Christensen. From restoring classic cars to leading combat patrols in Afghanistan and Iraq, Mike's journey is a masterclass in resilience, responsibility, and redefining leadership after military life.Key TakeawaysJust because something was a passion doesn’t mean it has to be a profession.Military leadership doesn’t always translate—you have to unlearn to lead again.Entrepreneurship can provide post-deployment purpose when the mission is personal.PTSD isn't always...
2025-08-191h 06
Alignment First PodcastMargaux Alvarez: Work Hard & Wine DownIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with the remarkable Margaux Alvarez—seven-time CrossFit Games athlete, winemaker, NBC Titan Games competitor, and entrepreneur—to explore how hardship, discipline, and presence shaped her evolution as a leader. From honoring her sister’s memory to building a business that bridges fitness and wine, Margaux shares the mindset behind her resilience and the lessons she's learned from doing the work—day in and day out.We explore how pain becomes purpose, how to pivot when life demands it, and how staying in the moment is often the secret to progr...
2025-08-121h 04
Alignment First PodcastZac Palmer: Proximity is PowerOn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Zac Palmer, sales and persuasion strategist, podcast host, and a leader in emotional intelligence and conscious communication. We dig into how proximity is power, how immersive environments change lives, and how the quality of your life is directly tied to the quality of your agreements. Whether you lead a team, a household, or just yourself—this one will stretch your awareness.Key TakeawaysProximity is power: Surround yourself with people who challenge you.Agreements are everything—especially the unspoken ones.Immersion fast...
2025-08-051h 06
Alignment First PodcastJon Andersen: Your Body is Your Business CardIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Jon Andersen — pro wrestler, pro bodybuilder, pro strongman, lifestyle optimization specialist, and a powerful example of what happens when your body becomes your business card. We break down Jon’s journey from the “resource room” to building multiple seven-figure companies and competing on international stages — all through radical work ethic, problem-solving, and owning your story.Key TakeawaysYour adversity is your advantage. Jon’s work ethic and problem-solving skills were forged in the struggle — they still drive him today.Fail fast, swing again. Jon’s first bu...
2025-07-291h 03
Alignment First PodcastAlexus Rae: Know Your Aligned DirectionIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Alexus Rae, certified NLP, MER, and Hypnosis Master Practitioner and transformational coach helping women emotionally heal, reinvent themselves, and live from radical self-trust. We dive into how our unconscious mind, radical responsibility, and harmony — not balance — change the game for the fittest leaders possible.Key TakeawaysTrue transformation starts when you recognize the choice is yours — radical responsibility changes everything.Survival mode keeps you stuck; awareness and aligned choices get you free.The goal isn’t balance — it’s harmony in your four bo...
2025-07-221h 03
Alignment First PodcastBrent Perkins: Build Your CapacityWelcome to another episode of Progress Always, where Mycal sits down with Brent Perkins, the founder of Three X Bold, a coaching practice that helps men expand their capacity as fathers, lovers, and leaders. Brent’s journey is one of profound transformation, stepping away from a 20-year career and an 18-year marriage to reinvent himself and pursue a life of authentic boldness. In this episode, Brent shares his insights on leadership, personal growth, and the importance of building capacity in key areas of life such as energy, attention, and presence.Brent describes his experience of burning down th...
2025-07-141h 02
Alignment First PodcastDr Ryan Brown: Happiness is a PracticeIn this episode of Progress Always, Mycal Anders reconnects with his old roommate from the good old days training and slinging gym memberships at Gold's Gym in Dallas, TX. Dr. Ryan Brown. Ryan is a metaphysical teacher and the founder of Fit Minds, a platform dedicated to training the mind in alignment with one’s true self. He uses metaphysics and energy practices to help people achieve higher consciousness and unlock their potential. They discuss their journey from working together in the fitness industry to pursuing higher consciousness and the alignment of mind, body, and spirit. Ryan sh...
2025-07-081h 00
Alignment First PodcastAaron Velky: Living Your VisionIn this episode of Progress Always, Mycal Anders is joined by Aaron Velky, founder of Get Out of Your Own Way and creator of the Living Vision Program to dive deep into personal growth, leadership, and building a vision for a purposeful life. He helps individuals build and align their personal and professional visions. Aaron focuses on helping people unlock their potential by getting clear on their goals and taking action with purpose and intention.Aaron shares his journey of building meaningful relationships, overcoming old patterns, and integrating personal history into future success. They...
2025-07-051h 12
Alignment First PodcastNiko Arapkiles: Build Your Vision EspressoIn this episode, I sit down with Niko Arapkiles, the founder of Vision Espresso. We dive deep into how to tap into your highest self by turning your vision into an emotional, cinematic daily practice. Niko shares the story behind Vision Espresso, how it was born from his experience with visualization and manifestation, and how he’s using AI as a tool for personal growth — not just automation.We explore how intentionality, energy, and spiritual alignment shape your decision-making, leadership, and your ability to live in integrity with the future version of you. We even play my pers...
2025-07-031h 01
Alignment First PodcastMichael R Hunter: The Two Most Spiritual Things You Can DoIn this episode of Progress Always, Mycal Anders sits down with Michael Hunter, the founder of PersonalBrand.com and SpiffyCheckouts.com, to discuss his journey through entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the spiritual connection to business and family. Michael has a mission to help entrepreneurs and thought leaders elevate their personal brands and create meaningful, scalable businesses. He shares his transformative story, from his early ventures in sales to building a software company, and ultimately finding his purpose in elevating other powerful voices through personal branding. Key Takeaways:1) Michael's entrepreneurial...
2025-06-281h 05
Alignment First PodcastJoe Tepe: The Hospitality of FitnessIn this episode of Progress Always, Mycal Anders sits down with Joe Tepe, the founder of The Strip CrossFit and several other fitness ventures in Las Vegas. He has created a unique gym model focused on high-level coaching, member engagement, and building a thriving fitness community. From hospitality to entrepreneurship, Joe's journey is an inspiring testament to the power of pivoting, integrity, and creating a thriving community. Key Takeaways:1) Joe’s path from Ohio hospitality to Vegas nightlife and eventually to fitness entrepreneurship is a story of personal growth and clarity in pur...
2025-06-2159 min
Alignment First PodcastJonathan De Friess: Prioritizing PeaceIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Jonathan De Friess, a true example of transformation, from overcoming addiction to becoming a gym owner and now excelling in sales. Jonathan takes us through his journey of addiction, finding fitness through rehab, and the personal growth that led him to leave the gym business and step into a new chapter of his life. His story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of aligning your identity with your true purpose.Jonathan also shares his perspective on the power of belief and the...
2025-06-031h 08
Alignment First PodcastJoy Somers: Building Tribes WorldwideIn this episode of Progress Always, I reconnect with holistic gut health expert and co-founder of Soul Sessions, Joy Somers. From her competitive CrossFit days to running a CrossFit gym in Thailand, Joy has embraced a life of transformation, blending fitness, wellness, and community-building across the globe. She shares her unique journey, including the rise of her viral "coffee parties," where wellness meets connection, and how the community-driven, sober social events are redefining how people engage in social spaces.Joy also dives into the importance of gut health, fasting, and clean living. She discusses her experience transitioning...
2025-05-291h 01
Alignment First PodcastTaylor Galadyk: From Wounded to HealingFrom Marine Corps Officer to trauma-informed coach, keynote speaker, and mother of two, Taylor Galadyk joins me on Progress Always to talk healing, identity, and feminine leadership. We explore what it really means to transition from performance to peace and the power of EMDR therapy, motherhood, and deep spiritual awareness in reshaping our self-worth.We dive into the nuanced balance between masculine and feminine energy, the legacy of military conditioning, and the courage it takes to live and lead from a healed space. Taylor shares vulnerably about overcoming generational trauma, redefining success, and how...
2025-05-251h 05
Alignment First PodcastAlex Lisot: Mastering the MilitaryIn this episode, I sit down with fighter pilot turned entrepreneur Alex Lisot, founder of Master the Military. From the U.S. Air Force Academy to traveling the world as a digital nomad to launching a life-changing veteran community, Alex shares the critical ego deaths, identity shifts, and courageous decisions behind his extraordinary journey.We unpack lessons on fatherhood, financial independence, building fulfilling businesses, and creating intentional space for growth. If you’re navigating transition, seeking purpose after service, or want to maximize the opportunities available to veterans—you’re going to love this conver...
2025-04-261h 00
Alignment First PodcastNick Mann: The Executive DadIn this powerful episode, Mycal sits down with Marine Corps Infantry Officer and Sherpa Executive Coach, Nick Mann—founder of The Executive Dad. Together, they unpack how modern fatherhood, personal development, and leadership intersect to create an evolved, present, and purpose-driven man.Nick shares his transition from mental health counseling to coaching, the emotional and strategic impact of presence, and why being a great father requires addressing weaknesses, not hiding from them. They dive deep into creating intentional space, reframing compromise into agreements, and evolving past outdated definitions of “hard.”Whether you're a father, leader, or som...
2025-03-2257 min
Alignment First PodcastTina Duffy: Breaking the CycleOn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Tina Duffy, a powerhouse in health coaching who works with LifeScape Premier, the Amen Clinic Brain Health Program, and runs her own practice, Dynamic Solutions for Life. We first connected at the Mental Health Reset Conference, where she delivered an eye-opening talk on sugar’s impact on brain health—a topic I’ve been diving deep into since reading Dr. Peter Attia’s Outlive.This conversation goes far beyond nutrition. We discuss how our food choices influence energy, focus, and long-term brain function, the psychology of habit change...
2025-03-0356 min
Alignment First PodcastMarc Accetta: Pay Attention/Get Excited/Never QuitIn this deeply personal and unapologetic episode of Progress Always, Mycal reconnects with his longtime mentor, Marc Accetta—whose guidance pulled him from a valley of setbacks into a life of relentless growth and achievement. Together, they dive into the raw evolution of live events, the power of paying forward hard-earned wisdom, and the unyielding commitment it takes to transform adversity into success. This full-circle conversation challenges leaders to embrace accountability, leverage divine timing, and invest in mentorship to fuel their next level.Key Topics: Mentorship as the catalyst for relentless personal and professional evolution. Transforming se...
2025-02-2556 min
Alignment First PodcastJames Stratman: Aggressively BalancedIn this conversation on Progress Always, Mycal welcomes back entrepreneur and founder of Peak Nutrition, Modern Warrior, and the Winter Warrior Foundation, James Stratman. They dive deep into the pivotal questions behind decision-making, embracing both the worst-case scenario and the biggest possible upside. James highlights the importance of radical honesty—both in business and personal relationships—and how growth demands that you constantly evolve beyond your comfort zone. This episode blends unwavering accountability with genuine compassion, revealing how truly living at the edge of your commitments can transform every part of your life.Key Topics:1) Decision-Making MatrixJames explains the dual...
2024-12-311h 02
Alignment First PodcastJosh Otero: Healing Through GamingIn this episode of Progress Always, Mycal is joined by Josh Otero, founder and chairman of the Warrior Gamer Foundation. Together, they dive into the Foundation’s mission to reshape mental health support for veterans and government employees through the innovative use of gaming and AI. Mycal and Josh explore the unique ways Warrior Gamer helps build community, reduce isolation, and provide mental health support for veterans who often struggle with the transition from military to civilian life. Through personal stories and insights, they discuss the transformative potential of gaming as both a form of therapy and a way to...
2024-11-0652 min
Alignment First PodcastMatt Gottesman: The Niche is YouIn this powerful episode of Progress Always, Mycal sits down with Matt Gottesman, a multi-disciplinary creator, entrepreneur, and host of The Niche Is You podcast. Together, they explore the crucial importance of prioritizing self-care, discovering one’s true purpose, and making intentional choices that align with your authentic self. Throughout their conversation, they reveal how trusting your intuition, embracing creativity, and prioritizing personal health can lead to sustainable, high-impact leadership. Matt shares transformative insights from his own journey, emphasizing the value of self-investment and the power of understanding yourself at a deeper level.
Key Topics:
1. Prioritizing Self-Investment: Matt underscores th...
2024-10-291h 10
Alignment First PodcastKaren Seltz, M.Ed.: Stop Giving Your Power AwayIn this episode, we are joined by Karen Seltz, a Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) facilitator and host of The Irresistible You. The conversation dives into the science of how unresolved trauma impacts the subconscious and how Rapid Resolution Therapy can free individuals from past emotional baggage. Mycal shares his own experience of working with Karen to release stuck emotions, and they discuss how RRT works to eliminate distress without reliving past trauma.
Key Topics:
1. Introduction to Rapid Resolution Therapy: Karen introduces RRT as a method that helps individuals process trauma and distress...
2024-09-241h 06
Alignment First PodcastSteve Tirpak: Divine IntelligenceIn this episode of "Progress Always," we sit down with Stephen Tirpak (The Pakman) a talented musician, composer, and producer. Steve has an impressive resume, having performed at the Oscars and worked with artists like Jay-Z, Usher, and John Legend. Together, they dive into deep conversations about spirituality, personal growth, the impact of psychedelics, and the universal aspects of religion and self-awareness.
Key Topics Discussed:
Stephen’s Musical Journey: Insights into Stephen’s career, including performances at the Oscars and collaborations with renowned artists.
Positive Intelligence and Self-Awareness: How Positive Intelligence (PQ) has helpe...
2024-09-181h 03
Alignment First PodcastDr Whitney Donohue: The Body Heals in LayersThis week on Progress Always, I sit down with Dr. Whitney Donohue, ND, founder and lead physician of Quantum Body Optimization. Not only is she a Naturopathic Doctor, but she also holds expertise and credentials in applied kinesiology, lifestyle medicine, and is a certified Neuro-Emotional Technique Practitioner. Dr. Whitney's own healing journey as an athlete, overcoming injuries that redirected her from an orthopedic surgery track, fueled her passion for naturopathic and integrative medicine. Her holistic approach seeks to address the root causes of illness, treating the whole system rather than just symptoms.
Episode Highlights:
1. What...
2024-08-201h 01
Alignment First PodcastDr Alicia Newsome: Prioritizing Health for LeadersThis week on Progress Always, I sit down with Dr. Alicia Newsome, CEO of the BodyWellness Institute. She is a Functional Medicine and Lifestyle Physician, corporate trainer, and three-time bestselling author. Dr. Newsome is also the host of the Whole & Complete Woman Podcast. We met through Scottsdale Top Docs, a powerful organization comprised of forward-thinking medical practitioners and synergistic professionals allied to change medicine and patient relations from “sick care” to actual “health care.” Her journey into functional medicine was born from her personal experience battling chronic fatigue and hormonal imbalance. As she discovered solutions to her own issues, it expos...
2024-08-1259 min
Alignment First PodcastLeron Sarig: Overcome Overthinking How You EatThis week on Progress Always, I sit down with Leron Sarig, Registered Sports Dietician, Nutrition Specialist Manager at Exos, and former Nutrition Specialist with the San Francisco Giants. In our conversation today, we talk about how social media has clouded the nutrition conversation with dogma and misinformation. As she puts it in today’s conversation, “I spend a large portion of my relationship with clients and athletes dispelling the myths of nutrition.” Leron does an amazing job speaking to the simple principles of nutrition that apply, no matter the individual's preferred method!Episode Highlights:1. Leron's Path to Nutrit...
2024-07-2457 min
Alignment First PodcastEric Gonzalez: Reflection Changes the GameThis week on Progress Always, I sit down with Army veteran and Exos Performance Coach, Eric Gonzalez. In this episode, we talk at great length about how one’s ability to lead effectively has a positive correlation with one’s personal development. Over the course of Eric’s journey in the military, including multiple deployments, and his choice to embark on a career in fitness and corporate wellness, one of the common threads is the fact that his opportunities are a direct result of the work he has put in on himself!Episode Highlights:1. Choosing Fitness Over Law En...
2024-07-241h 08
Alignment First PodcastThe Fabulous DeAnna Dupree: Just Get DressedThis week on Progress Always, we connect with style strategist, visual branding specialist, and speaker, the Fabulous DeAnna Dupree! DeAnna found herself during and in the aftermath of divorce. What started as an alter-ego to protect her from the world became the armor that allowed her to step into the world as the highest, and best dressed, version of herself. From style school to falling out of love with Hollywood, to becoming a woman of impact and influence, DeAnna has lived many lives and today she shares her journey with us!Episode Highlights:
2024-07-0157 min
Alignment First PodcastKris Soderberg: Your Triggers Are A Calling to HealThis week on Progress Always, we connect with Kris Soderberg, founder of Iron Influence. As a coach specializing in helping men and fathers, Kris focuses on refocusing their time and energy to become better partners and providers. His journey with fathers began in his own childhood, realizing the power of mentorship at a young age. Kris made it his life’s mission to unlearn and relearn patterns and behaviors picked up from his parents, helping his clients do the same to enhance both their personal and professional lives.
Episode Highlights:
1. Family Spells LO...
2024-06-241h 08
Alignment First PodcastMichael Pedersen: Taking Atomic ActionThis week on Progress Always, we connect with executive coach and former Olympic hopeful, Michael Pedersen. After an injury ended his athletic career, Michael dedicated himself to changing the lives of his clients. His work, primarily with executive men, focuses on building a strong physical foundation that supports mental and emotional resilience in both personal and professional spheres. Michael is also the author of two impactful books, Dominate Your Market and Atomic Actions, both available on Amazon.
Episode Highlights:
1. Owning Your Outcomes
Michael discusses the strength that comes from releasing the...
2024-06-171h 04
Alignment First PodcastJesse Simpson: Cracking the Abundance CodesThis week on Progress Always, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Marine, ex-firefighter, world traveler, and founder of Abundance Codes, Jesse Simpson. Jesse is on a mission to empower self-starters to realize their visions by accessing the capital needed for scaling and startup costs. Jesse's journey of self-discovery began when he realized he was living below his potential, prompting him to sell everything and embark on a soul-searching journey in South America. This transformative two-year experience revealed his life's mission: to educate clients on the financial system and fight for freedom through financial empowerment.
2024-06-1051 min
Alignment First PodcastKira Evenson: The Tantra of HypnotherapyThis week on Progress Always, we had the distinct pleasure of connecting with Kira Evenson, a hypnotherapist and energy healer at Entheos Healing. Specializing in past life regressions, Kira helps clients reframe traumas from their past and past lives as lessons to serve them in the present. Her practice facilitates healing and transforms clients' internal dialogues, empowering them to manifest the life they desire by focusing on positive influences and opportunities. The integration and impact of these subconscious lessons can be both immediate and enduring.
Episode Highlights:
1. The Depth of Tantric Experiences
2024-06-0357 min
Alignment First PodcastMichael Banovac: Proximity is PowerfulThis week on Progress Always, we had the honor of speaking with Michael Banovac, a distinguished member of Arizona's Top 40 under 40 and a powerhouse in the real estate industry. With a remarkable track record from 2012 to 2024, Michael and his partners have acquired, built, remodeled, and sold over 250 homes valued at over $250,000,000. In 2015, he became the youngest primary listing agent in Arizona to close a residential property just under $3,000,000. Michael's formal education, including a B.S. in Business/Marketing from Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University, and studies at the London School of Economics and Harvard University, complements...
2024-05-2859 min
Alignment First PodcastScott Peltin: Sustainable High PerformanceThis week on Progress Always, we had the privilege of speaking with Scott Peltin, co-founder of Tignum and author of the impactful book "Sink, Float or Swim". Scott's expertise lies in optimizing performance across various domains, from collegiate athletics to executive leadership, leveraging over 40 years of experience to support individuals and teams in achieving sustainable high performance. Join us as we delve into Scott's insights on mastering sustainable high performance with Tignum.
Episode Highlights:
1. Tailored Training for Optimum Performance
Scott discusses the distinct training approaches required for optimizing performance in different...
2024-05-201h 06
Alignment First PodcastLexy Komichak: Who's Responsible for Your HappinessThis week on Progress Always, we had the honor of chatting with Lexy Komichak, a remarkable entrepreneur and empathetic leader who has made a significant impact in the real estate industry. As one of the top-producing real estate agents in the Phoenix Metro area, Lexy is on a mission of expansion, extending her influence to the east coast and European markets while empowering others through her leadership at the Holistic Home Team. Join us as we explore Lexy's journey of growth, resilience, and empowerment in today's conversation.
Episode Highlights:
1. The Mentorship Journey
Lexy shares...
2024-05-1358 min
Alignment First PodcastJulie Xander: Be The Rising TideThis week on Progress Always, we had the pleasure of hosting Julie Xander, a multifaceted entrepreneur with a knack for networking and connecting people with solutions across various domains, from fitness and fashion to restaurants and real estate. Julie's journey is one of resilience and growth, shaped by hard lessons that have led her to value authenticity, alignment, and intuition. Join us as we dive into Julie's insights on navigating success through connection and intuition.
Episode Highlights:
1. Credibility and Alignment
Julie discusses the direct correlation between credibility and living in alignment with one's values...
2024-05-0151 min
Alignment First PodcastAdam Niall: The Capability TestThis week on Progress Always, we had the privilege of hosting Adam Niall, a Marine, former competitive strongman, coach, author, and Director of Training at Earn It All. Adam's journey is one of resilience and determination, as he overcame a career-ending back injury in the armed services to emerge stronger than ever. Join us as we delve into Adam's story and the profound insights he has gained along the way, including the development of his transformative "Capability Test."
Episode Highlights:
1. Inception of the Capability Test
Adam shares the genesis of the "Capability Test" during...
2024-04-171h 07
Alignment First PodcastRob Hunter: Message Intended, Message ReceivedThis week on Progress Always, we had the pleasure of hosting Rob Hunter, a dedicated husband and seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for effective communication. As the executive communication coach at Painted Porch Strategies and Chief Messaging Officer at Earn It All, Rob brings over twenty-five years of experience in talk radio to the table, refining his communication skills to perfection. Join us as we explore Rob's insights into mastering communication for success in both personal and professional realms.
Episode Highlights:
1. Vulnerability in Communication
Rob delves into the importance of vulnerability in communication, highlighting...
2024-04-031h 00
Alignment First PodcastKylie Barber: Lessons Learned in OverachievingThis week on Progress Always, we had the honor of hosting Kylie Barber, a remarkable individual with a diverse background spanning academia, advocacy, athletics, and politics. Kylie's journey from grieving sibling to accomplished academic, athlete, and aspiring politician is nothing short of inspiring. In this riveting conversation, we delve into Kylie's path to self-mastery and servant leadership, uncovering the transformative lessons she's learned along the way.
Episode Highlights:
1. Physical Practice as Grief Therapy
Kylie shares how her physical practice became a powerful tool in her grieving process after the loss of her brother, highlighting...
2024-03-1954 min
Alignment First PodcastAmy Yackowski: Shift Happens, The Art of ChangeThis week on Progress Always, we had the privilege of hosting Amy Yackowski, the founder of Painted Porch Strategies and a seasoned keynote speaker and change agent. Amy's expertise spans organizational development, leadership, and personal growth, as she guides clients through the intricacies of alignment and transformative change. Grounded in stoicism, her approach emphasizes focusing on variables within our control, making this conversation particularly captivating as we explore the common threads of change in both business and health and fitness.
Episode Highlights:
1. Change Theory and Stages: Navigating Transformation
Amy provides insights into Change Theory...
2024-03-121h 00
Alignment First PodcastDr Tom Seager: Uncommon ColdThis week on Progress Always, we are privileged to host Dr. Thomas P Seager, an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. Dr. Seager is the visionary founder of Self-Actual Engineering, a groundbreaking concept that prioritizes the application of design principles for the pinnacle of Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Motivation. As the CEO of Morozko Forge, a leading ice bath company, he is also an expert in leveraging deliberate cold exposure for building metabolic and psychological resilience.
Episode Highlights:
1. Genesis of Morozko Forge: Engineering Resilience
Dr...
2024-03-051h 07
Alignment First PodcastSamm Hunter: From Curiosity to UnderstandingThis week on Progress Always, we are honored to feature Samm Hunter, a high-performance coach specializing in mindset and relationships. Samm has been a guiding force for executives, athletes, and celebrities, helping them break free from self-imposed barriers to live their best lives. With a lifetime of "over-certifying" to combat impostor syndrome, Samm's transformative journey shifted her from a state of successful misery to one of genuine fulfillment!
Episode Highlights:
1. Evolution into Coaching: From Sales to Mentorship
Samm shares her evolution from sales and entrepreneurship to coaching and mentorship. 📈
The pivotal moments that led her...
2024-02-271h 05
Alignment First PodcastDr Ricky Brown: Impact Keeps you In The GameThis week on Progress Always, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Ricky Brown, also known as the real TikTok Doc, as he opens up about his life as a plastic surgeon. Dr. Brown brings a unique approach to his practice, infused with a remarkable amount of empathy and radical candor when interacting with patients. His influential presence on social media has sparked attention, thanks to his blend of education, humor, and an honest take on the ever-evolving world of medicine.
Episode Highlights:
1. Reshaping Residency: Dr. Brown's Insights
Dr. Brown shares his thoughts on...
2024-02-2057 min
Alignment First PodcastAdrienne Jezick: The Answer is In The "In Between"On this episode of Progress Always, I am honored to speak with the creator of the Morozko Method, co-founder of Morozko Forge, and Deliberate Cold Exposure Guide, Adrienne Jezick. Her healing journey not only unveiled the remedy for her auto-immune issues but also brought to light the yin, divine feminine energy absent in this guided experience.
Episode Highlights:
1. Origins of the Morozko Method: A Healing Journey
Adrienne shares the origins of the Morozko Method and how it evolved through her personal healing journey. 🌱
The transformative power of intentional cold exposure on physical and mental wel...
2024-02-1359 min
Alignment First PodcastJacobe Kendrick: It's All RelativeThis week on Progress Always, I am delighted to connect with Air Force veteran and dear friend, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Realtor himself, Jacobe Kendrick. A man of faith, a devoted father and husband, BJJ Black Belt, and the authority in real estate for southwest Texas, Jacobe embodies a life of excellence in all phases.
Episode Highlights:
1. High Standards as the Norm: Raising the Bar
Jacobe's perspective on elevating your high standards to become the norm in your life. 🏆
The impact of setting and maintaining a higher standard for personal and professional excellence.
2. Parenting Ref...
2024-02-061h 10
Alignment First PodcastAJ Richards: Shake the Hand That Feeds YouThis episode of Progress Always brings a captivating conversation with one of the most resilient humans on the planet, AJ Richards. AJ's journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to going all in on every endeavor, leading him to his true calling in sustainable agriculture as the CEO of From the Farm. His innovative approach is reshaping the beef industry, fostering sustainability nationwide, and addressing issues of food deserts and scarcity exacerbated by disruptions in the supply chain during the pandemic.
Episode Highlights:
1. Becoming Your Authentic Self: Power Unleashed
AJ's...
2024-01-301h 00
Alignment First PodcastMilica Pićurić: Every Guide Was A Hero OnceThis week on Progress Always, I have the pleasure of reconnecting with one of my coaches and fellow Thunderbird School of Global Management alum, Milica Pićurić. 🌐 Milica is the founder of AgiliShift and has recently launched Transformation Catalyst. The profound impact of coaching, both in her life and with her clients, has inspired her to develop a curriculum that equips coaches with the tools to create a greater impact globally. Additionally, she's spearheading the launch of a digital platform to elevate their coaching methodologies. Milica played a pivotal role in guiding me through a challenging period in the first...
2024-01-231h 01
Alignment First PodcastAaron Velky: Be W.E.L.This week on Progress Always, we're thrilled to have Aaron Velky join the conversation. Aaron, a transformational coach, is on a mission to guide you in solving your most significant challenge—yourself. 💪 He has conquered the obstacles that once hindered him from living his desired life, including being his own worst enemy, succumbing to excuses, and lacking accountability for change. Now, through Get Out of Your Own Way, Aaron and his team coach leaders, entrepreneurs, teams, and companies, propelling them to the next level of success and impact. Their retreats, coaching, and programs have empowered hundreds to surpass their wilde...
2024-01-161h 00
Alignment First PodcastDr. Lynn Genet Amoia: Leading with AbundanceThis week on Progress Always, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Lynn Genet Amoia, co-founder of American Wellness, who shares her unique perspective on leading with abundance. 🌟 Driven by a passion for wellness, she, alongside her husband and business partner, has built a thriving medical wellness practice. Juggling roles as a mother to an enterprising teenage athlete, a world traveler, a stage speaker, and a competitor in bikini competitions, Dr. Amoia embodies the spirit of maximizing life's opportunities!
Episode Highlights:
1. The Coach in Your Corner: Power of Guidance
Dr. Amoia's insights into the tra...
2024-01-0256 min
Alignment First PodcastDevin Butler: Your Growth is Your BusinessThis week on Progress Always, I had a compelling conversation with the founder of Arizona Entrepreneurs, Devin Butler. 🌟 A former NCAA athlete, Devin's journey led him to break away from the comfort of Michigan, redefining his identity in the vibrant landscape of Arizona. He successfully built a community of like-minded individuals, curating events filled with the game changers of the community by addressing the challenges he encountered on his own entrepreneurial evolution.
Episode Highlights:
1. Family Lessons: Reframing for Growth
- The importance of reframing the lessons learned fro...
2023-12-2653 min
Alignment First PodcastJason Stauffer: The Invitation to GraceThis week on Progress Always, I have the pleasure of sitting down with an incredible agent of change, the founder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer. 🌟 From his military service to navigating the intricacies of the pharmaceutical sales world, Jason's journey took a transformative turn through exposure therapy and the decision to give up alcohol. Today, he leverages his personal healing journey as the driving force behind Morozko Forge, a company endorsed by influential figures like Joe Rogan and Ben Greenfield.
Episode Highlights:
1. Accountability in Energy Management
The importance of being accountable for where you dir...
2023-12-191h 01
Alignment First PodcastDan Spottsville: Mistakes Create ConfidenceThis week on Progress Always, I had the privilege of reconnecting with a long-time friend from my middle school years in Okinawa, Japan, Dan Spottsville. 🌟 After parting ways after eighth grade, Dan embarked on what many would consider the "long road" to entrepreneurship. Along the way, he faced the loss of his father, encounters with the law, and battles with alcohol abuse. Despite these challenges, Dan's enterprising spirit led him to become the top sales rep in his telecomm company before launching Valynt Digital, a multi-7 figure marketing agency specializing in capital raising for clients to drive their respective mis...
2023-12-1253 min
Alignment First PodcastDr. Ryan Coulon: Rebooting the C.E.O.Join us in an inspiring episode of Progress Always as we sit down with Dr. Ryan Coulon, the visionary founder of Coulon Dental and Inspero. 🌟 Dr. Coulon goes beyond the role of a dental professional, embracing a mission to elevate the entire field of dentistry. Through Inspero, he mentors and consults with young dentists, fostering a culture of excellence and compassion. 🚀
Episode Highlights:
1. Beyond Mastery: Breathing Hope into Dentistry
Dr. Coulon's mission to uplift the dental profession and improve the quality of care industry-wide. 🌐
The belief that a rising tide raises all boats, and the role...
2023-12-0555 min
Alignment First PodcastDr. Jeoff Drobot: Getting Back to NormalWelcome to another transformative episode of Progress Always, where we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Jeoff Drobot, the esteemed founder of the BioMed Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Drobot challenges the predominant "pharma first" approach in today's medical landscape, advocating for a mastery of Naturopathic Medicine that prioritizes optimizing performance through a holistic lens.
Episode Highlights:
1. Optimizing Performance Through a Holistic Lens
Dr. Drobot's unique perspective on optimizing performance by integrating movement into medical practices.
Questioning the societal norms propagated by buzzwords like "optimize," "upgrade," and "peak performance."
2. From Normal to...
2023-11-2854 min
Alignment First PodcastDr. Sean Pastuch: Live an Active Life Without CompromiseWelcome to another episode of Progress Always, where we dive into insightful conversations with inspiring individuals. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sean Pastuch, the founder of Active Life. Dr. Pastuch shares his journey of personal growth, navigating through different phases of life, and the profound realization that often, personal growth outpaces our station in life.
Episode Highlights:
1. Starting Active Life: A Journey of Fulfillment
Would Dr. Pastuch have started Active Life knowing what he knows now?
Exploring the motivations and challenges of entrepreneurship in the health and wellness industry.
2. Being...
2023-11-2151 min
Alignment First PodcastKristina Walker: Shorten The DistanceKristina Walker is the founder of Earnings Elite and a evolving business coach, growth strategist and image stylist that has fallen back in love with an old flame, her passion for fashion. It is essential to walk the walk and there was a moment in her career where she realized what she was coaching and what she expected from her business were out of alignment. In that moment she realized that every coach also benefits from having a coach. This realization put her on the path she’s on now in which she is recreating alignment and living into he...
2023-11-1451 min
Alignment First PodcastDarleen Santore: The Art of Bouncing BackDarleen Santore, known to most as Coach Dar, is a mental edge and leadership coach who works with the elite in sport and in business. She is also the author of her latest book, “The Art of Bouncing Back”. Coach Dar and I have been known to lose time in what has been described as “high frequency” conversations, and I’ve been looking forward to this one for a long time!
In this conversation we discuss:
- Our gifts and our genius are not for us
- Trust & Love allow for constr...
2023-11-0754 min
Alignment First PodcastTiffany Harlan: Fighting Diet CultureTiffany Harlan is the founder of Composition ID. Based out of Washington, D.C. she leveraged her interest in fitness, nutrition and bioenergetics into building a truly impactful company. She took a technology exclusive to the sickest end of the health spectrum or the most elite in performance and brought it to the general public who should have access for an idea of where their health, performance and body composition is. Not only are clients empowered with this informations, they are then able to put together a plan to make strategic changes for the betterment of their health and f...
2023-10-3156 min
Alignment First PodcastDrew Girton: How to Find Your GuruDrew Girton, founder of Pendulum Fitness, is a career strength and conditioning coach. Under his tutelage, he has played a role in the ascension of no less than five athletes into the National Football League. When he took a long look at the realities of a career in strength and conditioning, it also awakened a calling to the ministry. When a career inside the church didn't pan out, Drew came back to the world of personal training and eventually began his ministry of sorts inside the walls of his gym, in which through many trials, he's managed to impact...
2023-10-2459 min
Alignment First PodcastAlec Liberman: Getting On TargetAlec Liberman, Marine Corps veteran and founder of On Target Fitness, left the Marines live on a house boat! And along the way, founded a haven for the people of Portsmouth, New Hampshire to rediscover fitness and community. He has made it his purpose to redefine fitness for his tribe as a means to enhance your capabilities to life to your fullest potential, not just working for a six-pack or thinking that dying in a pool of your own sweat work out after work out.
In this conversation we discuss:
- Who...
2023-10-1753 min
Alignment First PodcastK. Scott Morley: Leadership Begins with AwarenessK. Scott Morely, West Point Graduate and retired Green Beret in the United States Army takes leadership beyond the uniform and instills in his life and his clients on a daily basis in his coaching practice with Azimuth Leadership. He believes that the number one characteristic of successful leaders is awareness. And with that he leverages the Birkman Assessment to bring that awareness to the surface with leaders and organizations he has the opportunity to impact.
In this conversation we discuss:
- Transitioning from the uniform to civilian sector
...
2023-10-1058 min
Alignment First PodcastRandy Starks: Don't Waste Your TalentRandy Starks, NCAA All-American, Pro Bowl defensive linemen and twelve year NFL veteran is recreating himself. He is now the defensive line coach at Loughborough University in England. He has made the decision to bypass his connections that would allow him to literally walk into a prominent coaching position, and earn his way in. It wasn't long after he left football that he realized how critical it is to wake up with a purpose, which led him back to coaching. He now lives into the highest and best version of himself, taking his life's experience to pour into the...
2023-10-0356 min
Alignment First PodcastAaron Hinde: Be Open To SeekingAaron Hinde, co-founder of FitAid, lives life with intention! For a long while now he has disproven the myth that we possess the ability to live life with balance. He intentionally challenges that notion by choosing to accept that we are constantly focusing on certain areas of our lives more than others at any given moment in an attempt to become the best version of ourselves possible. That is not a balanced equation. Aaron has been through tremendous adversity over the course of his life both professionally and personally. Through it all he has made the conscious decision to...
2023-09-2655 min
Alignment First PodcastLogan Gelbrich: Holding The StandardLogan Gelbrich, founder of Deuce Gym and the Hold the Standard Summit and author of "Going Right" comes at fitness, business with a student's mentality. There is always something to learn. Driven by curiosity, Logan has intentionally put himself in positions to grow, and utilized his various business ventures to apply what he's learned along the way to evolve his process. He is the embodiment of practicing what one preaches, as he actively seeks opportunities to explore his limits.
In this conversation we discuss:
- The humble beginnings of Hold the Standard
- As we age and evolve our...
2023-09-2557 min
Alignment First PodcastMike Bledsoe: Discipline is A ByproductMike Bledsoe, one of the founding partners of Barbell Shrugged and later on, the Strong Coach, is a coach of coaches. He lives in a constant state of introspection and self-reflection. Checking in with his head, heart and gut, from moment to moment to validate and overcome his thoughts and beliefs. Moving into this season of his life he is focusing his efforts on pouring into the veteran community through sacred hunting and building resilient vets!
In this conversation we discuss:
- Persistence, Patience & Paying Attention
- What is Sacred Hunting?
- Its healthy to question your own thoughts
...
2023-09-2458 min
Alignment First PodcastDr. Sara Asadoorian: Slow Down To Go FastDr Sara Asadoorian (@dr.sara.asadoorian) is a doctor of acupuncture and sports performance specialist. She spent the early years of her career under the apprenticeship of some heavy hitters in the space. As a practitioner that is protective of her clients, she still has a philosophy of collaboration with other specialists to make sure the client gets best care.
In this conversation we discuss:
- The clinical approach to client performance enhancement
- Building a team of specialists for your clients
- Putting down your ego
- Enhancing results through somatic breath work
- Holding space and energy...
2023-09-2458 min
Alignment First PodcastPhil Trujillo: Creating FortitudePhil Trujillo (@thecoachtru), founder of Fortitude Athletics, was a fat kid who couldn’t talk to girls. As a result, he cultivated his gift of gab and since then has never met a stranger. In his lifetime he has experienced the dark side of the wellness spectrum from both ends. Once he got himself “unfat” and joined the United States Air Force, he inadvertently ended up on additional rations from being too skinny, all the while hiding the issue behind his physical performance and crushing physical fitness tests. All of that has led to his passion to helping people live l...
2023-09-2458 min
Alignment First PodcastKeith Yackey: Married GameKeith Yackey, founder of Married Game and the Ascension Brotherhood, is a man on a mission to help men become desirable to their wives again. Through his own journey, and a moment that almost broke his marriage and his spirit, Keith made a shift. With that shift came a mission: help men win back their wife’s attraction so she will want to initiate sex again.
In this conversation we discuss:
- The 5 P's of a desirable man:
- The definition of "provacateur"
- How Keith won his wife back by taking ownership of his role
- When trust is...
2023-09-2457 min
Alignment First PodcastNicole Anders: Make It the Right DecisionNicole (@nicole_anders) is first and foremost a mother and a wife. Next on that list is business owner and proof of possibility for Next Level Women. An NCAA athlete turned entrepreneur, she is on a mission to help women come into alignment with their highest and best selves. As too many of them have built incredible businesses and families, only to leave themselves behind.
In this conversation we discuss:
- No matter which way you go, making it the right decision
- The work required to rediscover passion and purpose
- Being the example
- What it takes...
2023-09-2455 min
Alignment First PodcastSergio Nazzaro: Iron Sharpens IronSergio Nazzaro (@sergio.nazzaro) is the founder of Becoming the Standard, awakening the souls of men and women. Sergio is an Air Force veteran and successful real estate entrepreneur. He has left all that behind to follow his calling in helping men and women uncover their truest selves and live into their fullest potential.
In this conversation we discuss:
- Lessons learned from the United States Air Force Academy
- The power of your network a small circle of influence
- Overcoming addiction
- How the world needs to hear your story
- Why he shifted careers at the...
2023-09-2452 min
Alignment First PodcastZack Stewart: Building RecoveryZack Stewart (@recoveryroomarizona), serves every client with a healthy dose of "ALOHA" at the Recovery Room in Oldtown Scottsdale, AZ. Zack brings the discipline and focus groomed through a life of sports, servant leadership and self-care. As a retired firefighter and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, he saw an opportunity to build something special and further serve his community. Through the pandemic has started building the Recovery Room in commitment to that mission.
In this conversation we discuss:
- The benefits of IV therapy
- The go-to supplements everyone needs
- Football, Fighting, Fire and Family
- Lessons learned from...
2023-09-2452 min
Alignment First PodcastKaren Nowicki: Honor YourselfKaren Nowicki (@karen_nowicki) is the founder of iNudge and Phoenix Radio Business X. She is a connector through and through has a talent for intentionally putting great people in a room that raises the collective value of their connections. She is a lifelong student and utilizes a number of powerful modalities to bring the best out of her clients as an executive coach.
In this conversation we discuss:
- Taking back your power after divorce
- What it means to honor yourself
- Vulnerability is a super power
- Being patient with yourself and your development
- Showing...
2023-09-241h 05