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Best Hour of Their Day | PodcastBTK 010. How Michael Cazayoux Became a Leader in Coaching and FitnessMichael Cazayoux shares his journey from CrossFit Games Champion and co-founder of Brute Strength to becoming a leader in coaching and personal development through Soul Searching Adventures. Michael shares how he overcame personal struggles, from addiction to building successful businesses, and how his passion for coaching evolved from fitness to deep, transformational work.
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2024-10-0754 min
MOVRSSoul Searching Adventures with Michael Cazayoux | Ep. 39Michael Cazayoux is a former CrossFit Games champion, founder of the Brute Strength Podcast (now the Michael Caz Podcast), and co-founder of the nutrition coaching company Working Against Gravity. I listened to his podcast for years, consuming all the amazing content he put out there, and it was a huge inspiration for me creating this podcast and seeking to interview some amazing people.His latest project is the one I've been the most intrigued by, Soul Searching Adventures. His tagline reads, "Men Wanted. For hazardous wilderness journey, physical and emotional hardship guaranteed, many days completed disconnected from soc...
2024-07-011h 01
Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson | A Show for Driven LeadersEmbracing Clarity & Pursuing Your Best with Michael CazayouxMichael Cazayoux is a coach, entrepreneur, and driven person on a mission to help others maximize their life. Today we discuss his journey of building Brute Strength, WAG, and his newest venture, Soul Searching Adventures. Topics include his road to sobriety, the importance of reflection & recognizing emotions, how your circle of friends is paramount to your growth, & why it's important to spend time getting to better know yourself.Subscribe to Michael's Substack "Exhale" here.Learn more about his Soul Searching Adventures here.___________________Five Ways to Keep Building Your Competitor Mindset After Today's...
2023-07-0543 min
The Active Life PodcastMichael Cazayoux | Active Life Podcast Ep 202Michael Cazayoux is an entrepreneur who has worked around the fitness space for the last decade. He's successfully built and sold his last two health and fitness companies and now operates Soul Searching Adventures. Connect with him @ https://www.instagram.com/michaelcazayoux/ Learn more about his current passion - https://soulsearchingadventures.com/
2023-05-291h 18
The Ordinary YogiEp. 84 - With Mike Cazayoux, Shedding Our SkinSend us a textWhether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to feel more grounded and present in your life, I encourage you to explore the benefits of mindfulness. One person who has been a great example of this is my guest this week Michael Cazayoux, a former CrossFit Games champion and founder of Brute Strength.In this episode, Michael has talks openly about his struggles with addiction and how mindfulness practices like meditation and journaling have helped him stay sober and develop greater self-awareness. He's also shared how mindfulness has benefited his p...
2023-04-101h 01
Hardbat Athletics: Inside and OutEp. 28 | Learning From our Past Through Inward and Outward Exploration w/ Michael CazayouxMichael Cazayoux is a 2x CrossFit Games team champion with a Masters in Sport Performance. Michael was a strength and conditioning coach at SUU, and then LSU, and had the opportunity to work with future NFL and MLB players and Olympians. He went on to co-found and then sold Brute Strength in the CrossFit space. Michael had grown the Brute Strength (then Michael Caz Podcast) podcast to 6MM+ downloads. He later joined his wife to continue building WAG and sold in 2021. Michaels' most recent pursuit was the founding of Soul Searching Adventures 2 years ago.
2023-03-131h 01
The Sevan Podcast#819 - Michael Cazayoux | Building Better MenSupport the showPartners:https://cahormones.com/ - CODE "SEVAN" FOR FREE CONSULTATIONhttps://www.paperstcoffee.com/ - THE COFFEE I DRINK!https://asrx.com/collections/the-real... - OUR TSHIRTS...
2023-03-022h 33
Doing It Different129: Balance Personal Growth & Relationship Growth and Enrich Your Sex Life with Science-Based Sex Research with Dr. Amy MuiseThe science behind keeping the spark alive (and what this really means). Enrich your sex life when you learn the secrets of love and sex research. Guest: Dr. Amy Muise Highlights The secret to keeping the spark alive in your relationship How to plan date nights that deeper the connection with your partner What to do when you and your partner have different sex drives Resources for improving your relationship and sex life Resources We Mention: Dr. Amy’s Website Dr. Amy on Instagram Dr. Amy on Twitter Dan Savage Justin Lehmiller Esthe...
2022-11-2256 min
The Ordinary YogiEp. 63 - My Soul Searching AdventureSend us a textThis week I recap a trip I took to New Hampshire as part of a men's retreat named Soul Searching Adventure put on by Michael Cazayoux. I found this trip to such an amazing experience and wanted to share in case anyone was feeling how I was prior to this trip. In this episode I get into...- Why I decided to go on this trip - Backpacking in the wilderness for a week- Sharing and opening up with other men- A few things I gained fr...
2022-10-3120 minDoing It Different112: The Fatherhood Transition: Coping with Decreased Independence, Negotiating Parental Responsibilities, and Ideas For Supporting Mothers with Michael Cazayoux and Austin BrawnerThere is not a lot of information about the transition to fatherhood - so let’s talk about it. This conversation is with a friend and my husband about their experience along the journey to fatherhood and what it’s like becoming a parent. Guest: Michael Cazayoux Highlights 16:25 Supporting a partner during birth 22:02 Building a circle, mom supports baby, dad supports mom, community sports dad 31:57 Adjusting responsibilities and navigating being a new parent 32:50 Grieving independence and autonomy in fatherhood Resources We Mention: Soul Searching Adventures Related Episodes: Podcast 004: How to Have...
2022-07-191h 11
The Bledsoe ShowA Feeling, Thought & Emotional Masterclass With Michael CazayouxFrom drug-addict to successful entrepreneur, turned husband, father, and a deeply vulnerable man leading other men to lives of freedom… Listen in for a Masterclass on Emotional Awareness from Michael Cazayoux and become a better human today
2022-05-051h 08
Feel Strong FitnessEpisode 96: Michael CazayouxThis week we have Michael Cazayoux on the podcast. His reputation proceeds him-- Mike was on a team that won back-to-back CrossFit Games, he is the co-founder of Brute Strength, the co-owner of Working Against Gravity, and the founder of Soul Searching Adventures. We talk about auditing yourself, creating space for people to grow and thrive, and checking your ego in regard to others' success. I'm a fan of Mike's, and it was a joy to have this deep, thoughtful, conversation with him.
Find him @michaelcazayoux on Instagram
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2022-04-2540 min
The Nutrition Coach PodcastNutrition Coaching Digital Mentorship>> Before we dive into this episode, we wanted to let you know we’re opening registration for our next Coach Certification course on January 12th, 2022. If you are someone whose life has been changed through nutrition and you’re ready to give back, this program could be for you. To learn more, go to www.workingagainstgravity.com/coach-certification and join our presale list today! In today’s episode, host Michael Cazayoux interviews Ivette Carcas, the Training Director for Working Against Gravity. Ivette joined WAG as a client in 2014 and began working with Adee as her coach...
2022-01-1949 minDoing It Different079: UPLEVEL Your Partnership Today: 5 Relationship Tools From Love, Sex, and Marriage Experts I TrustBeing in a relationship is hard work - but it doesn’t have to be a struggle all the time. With the right tools, I really believe we can all have the relationship of our dreams. This is a special one - I’m sharing 5 relationship tools that my guests have shared with me in some of my favorite episodes. These are tools that have been instrumental in my own relationship. Take this as your toolkit to having a deeper relationship, better partnership, better intimacy, and better communication with your partner. The guests sharing these tools a...
2021-11-3032 min
The Mindset AdvantageHow to Cultivate Deep, Meaningful, and Long Lasting Relationships with Michael and Adee CazayouxThis week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with one of my favorite couples, @michaelcazayoux and @adeecazayoux on applicable ways we can create deeper relationships with our friends and also our parents. These two are a testament to what a great partnership looks like and they do a tremendous job outlining ways for people to improve the relationships in their lives that mean the most to them. If you value the relationships in your life and you’re looking to deepen the quality of your conversations, this episode is for you!Topics
2021-11-021h 12
Conquer Athlete PodcastCAPC130 - Michael CazayouxMichael is a 2 time CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup winner, the founder of Brute Strength, as well as the President of WAG (Working against Gravity). Michael has made a career out of helping athletes reach their fullest potential through athletic and nutrition coaching. https://www.workingagainstgravity.com/
2021-10-2049 min
15 Minute MatrixMapping Vulnerability in Men with Michael Cazayoux #241Today I invite Michael Cazayoux to the mic to discuss vulnerability in men and his own experience tapping into the powers of vulnerability. Typically a taboo subject among men, tune in to how opening up and sharing (and allowing others to do the same) changed Michael for the better and allowed him to experience inner […]
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2021-07-1518 minDoing It Different056: The Science Of Keeping The Spark Alive with Love and Sex Researcher Dr. Amy Muise Are you and your partner having enough sex? Are you struggling with differing sex drives? Today's guest is bringing a scientific perspective to keeping the spark alive in your relationship. Dr. Amy Muise is a sexuality and relationship researcher and Director of the Sexual Health And Relationships Lab (SHaRe). She helps couples have happier relationships and more fulfilled sex lives. As someone in a long-term relationship, I'm always looking for ways to maintain our happiness as a couple and have a more exciting and enriching sex life. Today Dr...
2021-06-1556 min
Your Podcast CoachGetting Better At Podcasting. With Michael CazSUCCESS STORY EPISODE Michael Caz (Cazayoux) is a beast. He has two incredibly successful podcasts with tens of thousands of monthly listeners, a 7-figure fitness/nutrition biz with his wife, Adee, and a beautiful new family. Michael is also one of my clients. Starting with this episode, I want to share these success stories...bragging on these individuals. The hope is that as you hear what these entrepreneurs have done, that you find the courage and inspiration to launch your own podcast. Thanks for listening!
2021-05-2418 min
Welcome Home with Garrain Jones#2 Nature Speaks Loudest to the UnpluggedI just got back from spending the last six days backpacking in the Grand Canyon completely unplugged. It was me and seven other guys on a an experience I will never forget that was led by Michael Cazayoux and Bryce Astill called soul-searching adventures. Wow! I have never done anything like this and so much came up for me. There was even a day of complete silence and each on of us going off on our own so just imagine! Now that I’m back, I wanted to share all of my new insights and awareness us on this pod...
2021-04-2347 min
Fit For AdventureSoul Searching, Working with your spouse, and parenthood with Michael CazayouxOn this episode of Mind Heart Muscle we bring entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, and all around awesome dude, Michael Cazayoux into the mix. We talk about his new project Soul Searching Adventures, what it's like to work with your spouse, and how to manage your time and follow your dreams while being a dad.
Michael has a wealth of experience in the fitness and personal development space, having overcome addition, competing at the CrossFit Games, and leading multiple successful businesses.
For more about Michael, follow him at
@michaelcazayoux
@workingagainstgravity
Michael Caz Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0rWBEeFg95PaYLIEPG48Ia...
2021-04-141h 10Doing It Different046: The Secrets to Lasting Marriage and Having the Love You Really Want with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, PhD Love can be life-changing or it can be lackluster - it’s up to you to decide. Here to help you have the love you really want is Dr. Alexandra Solomon. Dr. Solomon is a relationship therapist, teacher, author, and sought-after speaker who is passionate about translating research and clinical wisdom into practical tools that people can use to level up their relationships. In this episode, she brings so many tools to the table that are great for singles or couples to have in their back pocket. Stay tuned as...
2021-04-0656 min
The Primed Mind PodcastMichael Cazayoux - Into the WildernessMichael Cazayoux's story begins with overcoming significant substance abuse issues, starting at a very young age. Since then, he's gone on to win the CrossFit team games two years in a row, build a large podcast, and run an incredibly successful nutrition coaching company. His most recent project is called Soul Searching Adventure, where he takes men on backpacking excursions and creates a transformative experience in the process. Click play to discover what it took for Michael to finally overcome his addictions and how he uses what he learned to help others make b...
2021-03-3034 min
The Strong Coach PodcastAdee Cazayoux: The Most Important Thing When Starting A Coaching BusinessWithout clarity and direction in your business, how can you determine whether or not your strategy is effective? Prioritize your vision and set your course! Get your 6 figure coaching foundation. Scroll down and click “Get Free Access”https://www.thestrongcoach.com On social media, we share how to grow your coaching business. Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/The-Strong-Coach-1836711473110013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestrongcoach Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_bledsoe Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelbledsoe?lang=en
2021-03-2451 min
Shots to the DomeEpisode 54: Overcoming Early Addiction and How to Foster Deeper Connections with Michael Cazayoux!Addiction is a tough monkey on your back no matter who you are but battling addiction at 13?! Adolescence is hard enough but add substance abuse to the mix, it makes our guest Michael's story that much more profound. Michael had a great upbringing and fantastic parents so this probably isn't the story you expected. We don't want to give away too much here but through his battle and road through recovery, Michael found fitness and Crossfit and became pretty damn good at it. So good he's actually a 2 time team champ and a big deal in the...
2021-03-2346 minThe Strong Coach PodcastMichael Cazayoux: Being the Steward of Your Clients DreamsWithout clarity and direction in your business, how can you determine whether or not your strategy is effective? Prioritize your vision and set your course! Get your 6 figure coaching foundation. Scroll down and click “Get Free Access”https://www.thestrongcoach.com On social media, we share how to grow your coaching business. Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/The-Strong-Coach-1836711473110013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestrongcoach Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike_bledsoe Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaelbledsoe?lang=en
2021-03-171h 03Doing It Different039: Motherhood Her Own Way: Self Identity, Marriage, & Intimacy After Birth with Adee CazayouxMotherhood is what you make it. You don’t have sex after having a baby. Date nights are thrown out of the window. You lose your identity in being a mom, and you’ll only hang out with people who have kids. Do any of these sound familiar? There are so many generalizations about life after having a baby, but there are some women out there who are redefining motherhood for themselves. One of those people is today’s guest, Adee Cazayoux. Adee is the founder and CEO of Working...
2021-02-1658 min
That Sex ChickSex, Pregnancy, Business, and Birth with Michael & Adee CazayouxLet’s talk about sex during pregnancy, navigating conflict, and growing together with Michael and Adee Cazayoux! They first share the story of how they met and the feeling of knowing they were “the ones” for each other. Learn how they navigated obstacles in the beginning of their relationship, like overcoming ego, working as a team vs. on their own, and personal freedom. Michael and Adee also unpack how they choose to treat sex like a craft, commit to intimacy, and go for the novel experiences.Today on That Sex Chick:How Michael and Ad...
2021-01-271h 10
VIP Nutrition Coach PodcastHow to Serve 21,000 One-on-One Nutrition Coaching Clients with Michael Cazayoux and Adee Cazayoux of Working Against GravityResources:
● Beyond Macros Community: beyondmacros.com/community
● Be a Working Against Gravity coach (http://workingagainstgravity.com/artofcoaching)
Getting a massive number of clients to sustain a freer lifestyle is what every nutrition coach dreams of. But the reality is we can only handle so much of them. It’s hard enough to take care of five or ten nutrition coaching clients. Imagine having to take care of more than 20,000.
And yet, this power couple killed it.
Working Against Gravity founders, Michael and Adee Cazayoux, share with us their exciting story on how th...
2021-01-1227 min
The Mindset AdvantageWrite Down Your Past to Unlock Your Future with Michael CazayouxWe are starting 2021 with a bang!This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring friend and mentor, Michael Cazayoux back to the show. Michael is an incredible human being who has overcame drug addiction, won the CrossFit Games on a team, and is now President of Working Against Gravity (an online nutrition company) and as well an avid entrepreneur and podcaster. In my opinion, Michael is a renaissance man who has a ton of knowledge, experience, and discipline. Since being introduced to Michael’s content a handful of years ago, I’ve always enjoyed learning from him and...
2021-01-051h 07
Awaken The AwesomeEp. 143 - Fulfillment Through Clarity (w. Michael Cazayoux)
Every time I hit 'Publish' and an episode gets released into The Universe, I often take pause - and realize that it's still there. I'm talking about that wonderful sense of excitement, gratitude, and respect that has always characterized every one of these amazing interviews.
It's a humbling thing to realize that, behind the achievements, the celebrity, the notoriety, the expertise, if one is willing to humble yourself and listen, you have the opportunity to get to know an incredible human being.
Today's guest is no different.
I had been a...
2020-12-0847 min
femSTRONG27 - Intimacy After Baby (Yeah, Like Sex & Stuff) with Adee Cazayoux, CEO/Founder Working Against GravityAdee Cazayoux is a wife, a new mom and the CEO/Founder of Working Against Gravity, an online nutrition coaching program. She has worked with elite athletes Katrin Davidsdottir, Tia Claire Toomey and more. She is also an athlete herself, having won the Bronze medal in the 2016 Canadian National Weightlifting Championships and having competed in the National Pro Grid League. Honestly, Adee is kind of a big deal, guys.
Adee and her husband, Michael Cazayoux, help people create intention in their lives and thrive in fitness, nutrition, relationships and more! They are an absolute power couple and have...
2020-11-241h 20
The Mansal Denton PodcastMichael Cazayoux - Addiction and Nature as TherapyAddiction comes in many forms and flavors. For Michael Cazayoux, it started early and involved numerous substances. After years of rehabilitation, Michael is one of the few who have been able to return to recreational use of some substances with a newfound series of practices that keep him in integrity. He is a close personal friend who has grown considerably during his relationship with addiction and is now creating live experiences in nature to facilitate growth for others.
2020-10-2738 min
Doing It Different017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla, Relationship CoachHas relationship conflict ever made you question if you chose the right partner? Love and Relationship Coach, Annie Lalla, is clear when she says, “Love is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a gladiator sport.” I first learned about Annie and her work through Adee and Michael, who joined us on episode 4 of this podcast. She is their longtime relationship coach and they have sung per praises ever since I met them. Annie’s gift of improving relationships is incredible. If you’ve ever experienced relationship conflict, this episode is perfect for you. Today we disc...
2020-09-151h 00
The Mindset AdvantageHow to Build Strong and Everlasting Relationships with Annie LallaThis week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Love Coach, Annie Lalla. Annie has a deep passion for helping singles and couples fall in love and have the best relationship of their life. I first came across Annie’s name when listening to my friends Michael and Adee Cazayoux. After hearing their praises and also listening to Annie on The Brute Strength Podcast, I was eager to learn more from her. I always find joy talking with people who are extremely passionate about their work and you can tell in the first few moments of listening to Annie that sh...
2020-09-151h 14
Inside WAG Nutrition PodcastExpect the Unexpected: Baby Shai's Birth Story"The number one lesson that I had was that you can prepare as much as you want to but no matter what you're going to have to be flexible because this a completely natural thing that you can't control." - Adee Cazayoux Things don't always go according to plan and when baby Shai decided to show up four weeks early, Adee and Michael had to adjust their original visions and expectations for his birth. In this episode of the WAG Podcast, you get a front seat as they share their birth plans, realities and how things needed t...
2020-08-2547 minInside WAG Nutrition PodcastHow Suffering Could Signal Future Success: Interviewing WAG's Head of Operations, Taylor LumppThis episode is the first in a series where Michael Cazayoux interviews WAG staff members and coaches. In this episode, he interviews Taylor Lumpp, our Head of Operations and one of our original coaches. She's a 64 kg Olympic weightlifter, a multi-time national medalist, and she even won the Arnold Classic this year. Professionally, Taylor was an FBI agent for 4 years, starting at age 19 (you won't want to miss hearing about this part of her story!). In this episode, we learn about: How Taylor found WAG and why she wanted to join What W...
2020-08-1834 min
The Ready State PodcastAdee + Michael Cazayoux: Working Against GravityAdee Cazayoux is the Founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity (WAG), an online nutrition coaching program with a mission to transform lives. Having made a name for herself in nutrition, Cazayoux has worked with elite athletes such as Katrin Davidsdottir, Jessica Lucero and Tia Clair-Toomey, just to spotlight a few. Adee is lifelong learner with a Bachelors in Honors Psychology and a Masters in Teaching and is working toward a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance. Beyond being an entrepreneur and student of the nutritional sciences, Adee is also an accomplished athlete, having competed in the National Pro...
2020-07-291h 02Inside WAG Nutrition PodcastNutrition Coaching Digital MentorshipIn today's episode, host Michael Cazayoux interviews Ivette Carcas, the Training Director for Working Against Gravity. Ivette joined WAG as a client in 2014 and began working with Adee as her coach (Adee is still her coach to this day!). Before that, Ivette trained as a ballet dancer for 27 years (she's since switched to flamenco). She worked as an architect and has her first Master's degree in architecture. She's also a competitive Olympic weightlifter. For years, Ivette sought a way to work in the nutrition world. So, when Adee offered her a job with...
2020-06-2346 minDoing It Different004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux My husband Austin and I are always looking for ways to improve our relationship and deepen our connection. Adee and Michael Cazayoux have been an inspiration for us on that journey, and I’m excited to bring them on today. Not only do they run a company together, but they actively work on maintaining a strong relationship and growing, both as a couple and individually. Michael and Adee talk about the evolution of their relationships, the daily, weekly, and monthly habits that keep them connected, the importance of sex fo...
2020-06-1659 minInside WAG Nutrition PodcastBonus Episode: Guided Meditation by Michael CazayouxYou’ve heard of mediation. You've probably come across statistics or heard from friends that it can reduce stress levels, improve overall quality of life, and even aid in weight loss. But maybe, even armed with this information, you’re wary about it. Maybe you’ve tried it and didn't like it, or you felt like it didn’t work. We understand those feelings — and we also want to convince you to give meditation another try! Here is a quick explanation about why meditation is effective and how it can improve your life. Below is t...
2020-04-3016 min
The Blueprint with Eliot MarshallFind the Gold in your Struggle - Michael CazayouxMichael Cazayoux is a back-to-back Crossfit Games World Champion, a fitness and mental coach, and an entrepreneur. At age 17, Michael attended drug rehabilitation to overcome his addiction to opiates and soon after found Crossfit. In 2014, he co-founded an athlete development business which he then sold to his business partner in 2018. Michael then joined his wife’s company, Working Against Gravity, full-time as president. We discuss his addiction recovery, his training and business mentality, and more.
2020-03-301h 01
Feminine Frequency Podcast02. Adee Cazayoux of Working Against Gravity: Lifestyle Nutrition, Cultivating Sisterhood, Exploring Feminine Energy In Business and RelationshipsOn this episode we talked about:
(0:25) Adee shares how she 'plays'
(1:25) How Adee and Amy met at burning man
(6:15) Adee's weight loss journey
(12:30) Balancing the feminine and masculine energy
(18:14) Breaking down the definition of feminine energy
(20:09) Making new friends and feeling "the click"
(26:10) Polarity and the way it affects relationships
(29:35) Growing faster than your partner
(31:15) Shame, jealousy or envy
(32:32) Where to find out more about Adee (WAG podcast)
(33:44) Freebie time!
"I have not...
2020-02-0241 min
Care-Coach-Lead076 - Increasing Retention Through Attendance MilestonesI'm constantly asked what we do to recognize and retain veteran members who have stuck with us over months and years. In addition to things like the committed club, sending out handwritten postcards, and running consistent seminars and events, one cool thing we added last year is to recognize our members when they hit specific career attendance milestones.
At the end of every month, we recognize every member that has surpassed 100, 300, 500, 750, and 1000 career classes at CFPB. Each level has a corresponding rubber bracelet and postcard that is sent to the member, that represents one of our core va...
2019-10-2511 min
Project WarmanMichael CazayouxOn Episode 90 I sit down with Michael Cazayoux. Michael is a former CrossFit Games Champion, co-owner of Brute Strength, the host of the Brute Strength Podcast, and recently he has joined forces with his wife, Adee, at Working Against Gravity. On this episode of the Podcast, we talk about his addiction to drugs and alcohol which started at a very young age, how he was able to overcome that, finding CrossFit, competing at the Games, starting Brute Strength, a deep dive into mindset, courage, vulnerability and much MUCH more! I truly hope that you enjoy this conversation as much...
2019-10-1847 min
Kanna Fitness RadioEp. 44 - Michael Cazayoux: Addiction, Vulnerability, and Future ParentingMichael Cazayoux is a 2x CrossFit Games winner on Team Hack's Pack UTE, founder and podcast host of Brute Strength, and co-owner and podcast host of Working Against Gravity.
We talk about:
-growing up "with" Harry Potter
--heroine addiction as a teenager and recovery
-CrossFit and the CrossFit Games
-spinal fusion
-leaving a prestigious strength and conditioning job to start a business
-Mindset
-Vulnerability
-how he chooses the people to be around
-parenthood
-living abroad for 8 weeks
2019-10-1759 min
The Mindset AdvantageDrug Addiction, Personal Development, and Relationships with Michael CazayouxThis week on the MiFit podcast I had the privilege in talking with Michael Cazayoux. Michael as a tremendous resume including multiple CrossFit Games affiliate cup champion, Founder of Brute Strength, and Co-Owner of Working Against Gravity. Michael has an incredible story which started with a hard core drug addiction in his teenager years to now being an icon in the sport of fitness, podcasting, and coaching. Micheal and his wife Adee are both incredible people who are doing huge things in the fitness industry and it’s an absolute honor to be able to chat with both of th...
2019-10-151h 07The Active Life Podcast154 - How to take massive action with Michael CazayouxHave you ever thought “it would be cool to travel through Europe for two months, but I can’t because...?” . Maybe it’s not Europe, but there is something in your life that you would like to do and can’t because of; the kids, the job, the house, the list goes on. . Well, Today’s guest, Michael Cazayoux recently took a two week workation to Europe despite all of the reasons it’s hard to pull off. . We had Michael on the show today because he has been one o...
2019-10-1457 min
VIP Nutrition Coach PodcastFrom Depressed CrossFit Games Champion to Fulfillment Through Diversification with Michael CazayouxI interview Michael Cazayoux, a former 2x Games Champion on the legendary Ute CrossFit team about his own path to finding more balance in his life after he learned he would need a spinal fusion surgery that would end is competitive career.
2019-02-2221 min
Todd Nief's ShowMichael Cazayoux (Working Against Gravity//Brute Strength)Michael Cazayoux – co-founder of Brute Strength and host of its eponymous podcast, president of Working Against Gravity, and 2012 and 2013 CrossFit Games Champion as part of Hack's Pack – joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on developing a robust and resilient mindset. Mindset is a hot topic with a lot of fluffy content, but Michael explains both his personal experiences through rehab from addiction and therapy as well as the steps that he is taking to internally develop the Working Against Gravity staff. Check out more from Michael here:Instagram: @michaelcazayoux//@workingagainstgravity//@brute.strengthWebsite: www.brut...
2019-02-221h 07
They Became SuperheroesMichael Cazayoux - From The Brutes of Addiction to Brute StrengthThis week on They Became Super Heroes Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Michael Cazayoux. At only 28 years old, Michael is Co-Founder of Brute Strength, and the host of the Brute Strength Podcast where he’s leading breakthrough conversations with elite athletes, coaches, entrepreneurs, and though leaders from around the globe. When Michael was younger he struggled with multiple drug addictions that almost led him to suicide. This episode is a beacon for anyone going through personal struggles. We’ll be getting into some ways on conquering your mind, overcoming challenges, staying committed, and taking control of your life...
2018-10-101h 10
Barbell ShruggedBarbell Shrugged — Building Fitness Businesses w/ Michael CazayouxMichael Cazayoux is co-founder of Brute Strength, and host of Brute Strength Podcast. At the age of 17, Michael moved from a small town in Louisiana to Utah for drug rehabilitation. It was that experience that led him to fall in love with CrossFit and helping others through coaching and mentoring. Prior to coaching multiple CrossFit Game athletes, Michael competed and became a back-to-back Affiliate World Cup Champion in 2012 and 2013 with his team "Hackspack." Michael was recently featured on The Strong Coach — Being the Steward of Your Client's Dreams w/ Michael Cazayoux — 6, and on The Bledsoe Show w...
2018-08-081h 08
Barbell ShruggedThe Strong Coach — Being the Steward of Your Client's Dreams w/ Michael CazayouxMichael Cazayoux is co-founder of Brute Strength, and host of Brute Strength Podcast. At the age of 17, Michael moved from a small town in Louisiana to Utah for drug rehabilitation. It was that experience that led him to fall in love with CrossFit and helping others through coaching and mentoring. Prior to coaching multiple CrossFit Game athletes, Michael competed and became a back-to-back Affiliate World Cup Champion in 2012 and 2013 with his team "Hackspack." Michael and wife, Adee Zukier Cazayoux, were recently featured on The Bledsoe Show w/ Adee and Michael Cazayoux: Being Courageous in Relationships #83. Adee was...
2018-07-271h 12The Bledsoe Show83 - Adee and Michael Cazayoux: Being Courageous in RelationshipsAdee Zukier Cazayoux is founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity, who is also known as the “Barbell Gypsy”. You can find Adee weightlifting, bobsledding, powerlifting, or competing in the NPGL or the CrossFit open. In 2016, she took a Bronze Medal at the Canadian National Weightlifting Championships. Adee was recently featured on The Strong Coach — Coaching Culture w/ Adee Cazayoux — 3. Michael Cazayoux, Adee’s husband, is co-founder of Brute Strength, and host of Brute Strength Podcast. At the age of 17, Michael moved from a small town in Louisiana to Utah for drug rehabilitation. It was that experience that led him to f...
2018-07-161h 27
Barbell ShruggedThe Bledsoe Show w/ Adee and Michael Cazayoux: Being Courageous in RelationshipsAdee Zukier Cazayoux is founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity, who is also known as the "Barbell Gypsy". You can find Adee weightlifting, bobsledding, powerlifting, or competing in the NPGL or the CrossFit open. In 2016, she took a Bronze Medal at the Canadian National Weightlifting Championships. Adee was recently featured on The Strong Coach — Coaching Culture w/ Adee Cazayoux — 3. Michael Cazayoux, Adee's husband, is co-founder of Brute Strength, and host of Brute Strength Podcast. At the age of 17, Michael moved from a small town in Louisiana to Utah for drug rehabilitation. It was that experience that led...
2018-07-161h 27
Barbell ShruggedThe Strong Coach — Coaching Culture w/ Adee CazayouxAdee Zukier Cazayoux is founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity, who is also known as the "Barbell Gypsy". You can find Adee weightlifting, bobsledding, powerlifting, or competing in the NPGL or the CrossFit open. In 2016, she took a Bronze Medal at the Canadian National Weightlifting Championships. Adee has a BAH Psychology, and Masters in Teaching. She is also a Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach, and is currently completing her Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance. As an athlete Adee has studied/trained under many renowned coaches, most notably Aimee Everett, national champion, Travis Mash, world champion powerlifter...
2018-07-061h 06
VIP Nutrition Coach PodcastThe healing power of community service, unplugging, and personal development with Adee CazayouxIn today’s episode I interviewed Adee Cazayoux of Working Against Gravity. I met her at her house in Austin after paleoFX and we played with steel maces and puppies in the backyard with a great crew. She mentioned some service work that she and her husband Michael had planned for the week, and we scratched the surface with some conversations about personal development so I knew I wanted to dive a little deeper.
2018-06-1521 min
The Fit2Fat2Fit ExperienceEP141: Why Loving Your Body is the Best Motivation for FitnessThrough her company, Working Against Gravity guest, Adee Cazayoux provides customized nutritional advice to high-level athletes and more than 25,000 other clients who desired to achieve their fitness and nutritional goals. Adee was an active child but during her teenage years she battled weight gain and found herself at nearly 200 pounds at the age of 16. During this interview, she acknowledges the shame and social anxiety that accompanied her weight gain, how she employed 'mind over matter' and turned her passion into a business. Join Drew on the Second Annual Fit2Fat2Fit Cruise in October 2018! A 7-d...
2018-05-0151 min
EMBody RadioEP. 30 How to Be a Successful Online Coach | with Adee CazayouxWelcome back to EMBody Radio! On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Miss Adee Cazayoux, the CEO and founder of the coaching company, Working Against Gravity, pup mom, Olympic lifter, jack of all trades, and wife to Michael Cazayoux. She's worked with everyone from high level Crossfit athletes like Brooke Ence to your everyday gymgoer who simply wants to look and feel better. She helps her clients master their nutrition, their body composition and performance, and their mindset. I absolutely love Adee's approach to coaching. Today we talk about things like: -How she started...
2018-03-011h 06The Fit2Fat2Fit ExperienceEP131: The Right Mindset Can Help Even a Brute Overcome AddictionDrew's guest, Michael Cazayoux is strong in more ways than one. Since overcoming a drug addiction as a teenager, he has focused on gaining physical, mental and spiritual clarity through health and fitness. He is the CEO of Brute Strength and host of the Brute Strength podcast. His Crossfit training programs along with his Olympic powerlifting experience help athletes from all sports build endurance and strength. If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher. Key Takeaways: [4:53] Michael's father was a major influence on fitness and...
2018-02-2057 min
Brute Strength Founder Michael Cazayoux-Episode 144The Brute Strength program founder Michael Cazayoux chats with Blair and I about the vastness of their system. Brute coaches Jacob Heppner, Brooke Ence, Kara Webb and many other notable athletes. The Brute Games team also took down the reigning champs(Mayhem and Rich Froning) in 2017 to become the Fittest Team on the Planet.
2018-02-1900 min
RX'D RadioE51: Michael Cazayoux: From Heroin Addict to Hero Workouts: The Ultimate Comeback from Rock Bottom to one of The Fittest Men on Earth.Michael Cazayoux CEO of Brute Strength and CrossFit Games Athlete takes us through his amazing transformation: From his first drink at 9 years old, through the perils of drug addiction and the decision that ultimately led him to getting clean. An episode with some powerful turns and more powerful messages Michael shares some great habits that he has formed in order to stay productive and perpetuate his success as the CEO of Brute Strength. We talk a little strength and conditioning as well as mindfulness, meditation and the pillars of BRUTE strength.
2018-01-1253 min
The Airborne Mind Show#73 - The Journey Of Leadership w/ Michael CazayouxIn today’s episode, we have Michael Cazayoux. He is the co-founder of Brute Strength.Michael will tell us about his background, empowering people, dealing with good and bad stress, and many more. Show Notes:(05:19): Latest updates about Brute Strength(09:25): Feeling of empowering people(11:50): Shifting from doing weeds to empowering people(17:46): What is Brute Strength all about?(26:50): Dealing with good and bad stress(29:52): Make sure to use time efficiently(37:55): Shifting mindset(41:08): Greatest lesson from marriage(45:53): How to become supportive of your partner?(59:59): How to define happiness(1:08:18): Questions Mike wants to be...
2018-01-031h 11Todd Nief's ShowMisbah Haque (The Airborne Mind)Misbah Haque runs a really great podcast called The Airborne Mind. We discuss being overly analytical and potentially socially awkward, the process of connecting with influencers even when you have "nothing to offer," and creating narrative and story through interviews and conversations. Check out Misbah and The Airborne Mind here: Website: The Airborne Mind Instagram: @airbornemind Facebook: @airbornemind iTunes: The Airborne Mind Show Recommended episodes of The Airborne Mind: #63 – Inside The Mind W/ James FitzGerald #60 – Functional Bodybuilding, Aerobic Development, And Individual Design W/ Marcus Filly #23 – Behind The Scenes: Pimpin Aint Easy W/ CTP Resour...
2017-12-131h 13
Barbell BusinessFounder of Brute Strength - Michael Cazayoux - 176📲 🎧 Listen to the audio version on the Apple Podcast App or Stitcher for Android Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedApple http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedStitcher Barbell Shrugged helps people get better. Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since. Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini. We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow the...
2017-09-0640 min
Barbell Business - Podcast for gym owners by Barbell ShruggedFounder of Brute Strength - Michael Cazayoux - 176📲 🎧 Listen to the audio version on the Apple Podcast App or Stitcher for Android Here http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedApple http://bit.ly/BarbellShruggedStitcher Barbell Shrugged helps people get better. Usually in the gym, but outside as well. In 2012 they posted their first podcast and have been putting out weekly free videos and podcasts ever since. Along the way we've created successful online coaching programs including The Shrugged Strength Challenge, The Muscle Gain Challenge, FLIGHT, Barbell Shredded, and Barbell Bikini. We're also dedicated to helping affiliate gym owners grow the...
2017-09-0640 min
Girls Gone WOD PodcastEp.206: Adee + Michael CazayouxWe are excited to welcome Adee back to GGW for her third appearance (see Episodes 131 and 183), and this time her husband, Michael, is with us too! This episode is all about living with insecurities–developing them, ignoring them, hiding them, admitting them, owning them, working on them, and sometimes taking two steps forward and five steps back. And YES, even successful and confident people like these two deal with insecurities every day! We also talk to Adee and Michael about how their entrepreneurial personalities mesh in their marriage, and how their relationship has affected their businesses.
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2017-06-151h 00
Girls Gone WOD PodcastEp.206: Adee + Michael CazayouxWe are excited to welcome Adee back to GGW for her third appearance (see Episodes 131 and 183), and this time her husband, Michael, is with us too! This episode is all about living with insecurities–developing them, ignoring them, hiding them, admitting them, owning them, working on them, and sometimes taking two steps forward and […]
2017-06-1554 minThe Active Life Podcast013 - How to win at everything, Michael CazayouxMichael Cazayoux recovered from a lethal addiction to Heroin to create a transcendent fitness service, Brute Strength. It’s impressive enough that Michael won the CrossFit Games twice as a member of the Ute CrossFit Team, but what’s more impressive is how many lives he has changed for the better since. Listen as Michael, or “Caz” as I like to call him discusses mindset as it pertains to vulnerability and growth to be successful and valuable in all situations. Michael Cazayoux can be found at: @michaelcazayoux @brute.strength brutestrengthtraining.com We can b...
2017-06-051h 00
Elite Man PodcastHow To Beat Addiction For Good – Michael Cazayoux (Ep. 111)Michael Cazayoux, 2X World Champion Crossfit Team Winner and top fitness coach, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! Michael shares with us his tools for beating addiction of any kind and training yourself to overcome the toughest challenges that come your way in life. Michael dives into his battle […] The post How To Beat Addiction For Good – Michael Cazayoux (Ep. 111) appeared first on Elite Man Magazine.
2017-03-211h 01
The Lion's Den For Business Men193: Get in shape quickly with world CrossFit champion Michael CazayouxYou’ve probably heard of CrossFit, but my world champion guest today takes it to another level. Michael Cazayoux is CEO of brUTE Strength Training, which teaches people how to train to become a world champion CrossFitter. By the way, Michael is a two-time world champion for CrossFit. With his team, he won the CrossFit Affiliate World Cup Championship in 2012 and 2013. But when he started CrossFit, he was getting last place in his classes every day. “I’m not a freak athlete that walked into the gym and was crushing everybody,” he tells me in th...
2017-03-1600 min
BrolosophyAdee Cazayoux On Competitive Weightlifting, Working Against Gravity & Choosing The Right NutritionKnown as the "Barbell Gypsy," you can find Adee weightlifting, bobsledding, powerlifting, or competing in the NPGL or the CrossFit open. More recently, Adee has gained an immense amount of knowledge from working with other nutrition consultants known for creating "macro counting" diets and helping athletes lose fat. She has just completed her Precision Nutrition Level 1. As an athlete Adee has studied/trained under many renowned coaches, most notably Aimee Everett, national champion, Travis Mash, world champion powerlifter, and Steve Sandor, Hungarian national champion. Starting out in the episode, Adee shares to us about the interesting story...
2016-10-2400 minBrolosophyGoing Beyond Rehab, Top-Level Competition And Building A Team Environment With Michael Cazayoux From Brute StrengthOur guest for Ep 27, Michael Cazayoux, has been coaching and competing in CrossFit for many years now and has won the CrossFit Games as part of one of the sports greatest ever teams, Hack's Pack. Michael also has eleven years of Olympic and powerlifting experience. He has several coaching certifications and is currently the CEO of Brute Strength Training in LA. Into the podcast, our crew learns a little more about Michael’s time in drug rehab prior to his journey in becoming an athlete and a coach. Then the conversation goes more into daily training duration an...
2016-07-1100 min