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Struggle To Strength PodcastSurviving A Cult & Speaking Up with Andrew PledgerEPISODE 105: Cult survivor, digital creator, and Speaking Up podcast host Andrew Pledger joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss religious abuse, identifying manipulation red flags, overcoming obstacles, and becoming your own hero.
A religious trauma survivor raised in a fundamentalist Christian cult, Andrew was expelled from Bob Jones University after a controversial interview with author Josh Harris. His experiences have inspired him to pursue psychology to help survivors and turn his pain into purpose as he helps people grapple with life after spiritual and religious abuse.
Andrew’s previous work has been fe...
2023-01-1246 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastOvercome with Justin Wren feat. Josh Levine & Travis HawkesEPISODE 97: This week we’re switching it up and sharing an episode from over the summer when the boys dropped in to join Justin Wren on his podcast Overcome with Justin Wren.
Throughout the episode, they discuss everything from Josh & Travis’ own business journeys, components of health most people take for granted, and different aspects of internal health.
Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren is a former UFC and current Bellator MMA fighter, podcast host, and founder of the charity Fight for the Forgotten.
Fight for the Forgotten exists to empower the most bullied people i...
2022-11-091h 59
Struggle To Strength PodcastMaximizing Your Valuation & How To Be Recession Ready with Karl YaacoubEPISODE 95: Looking to attain a higher valuation for your business?
What can you do to get yourself recession ready?
Former investment banker, corporate value creation advisor, and business author Karl Yaacoub joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss facing adversity, strategic finance, and the art of creating value.
Karl is an investment banker and value creation specialist with experience in private equity and corporate strategy. He believes that businesses can be improved through a variety of means, including organic and inorganic growth, strategic finance, and corporate governance. These three key...
2022-10-2841 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow To Be Financially Fit with Dawna CampbellEPISODE 94: Just how good are you at attracting abundance?
Would you like to have a strong and healthy relationship with money?
Best-selling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host Dawna Campbell joins the boys on the podcast this week to share the secret keys to bringing in prosperity, where happiness truly comes, and how to create your own positive outcomes.
Internationally recognized author of Financially Fit, Dawna combines her knowledge, wisdom, experience, and talents to help people create a life of Happiness, Prosperity, and Love. Her vision is to transform each person’s individual pa...
2022-10-2136 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastBodybuilding Prep Mindset & Overcoming Challenges with Josh & TravisEPISODE 93: Preparation for bodybuilding competitionS involves drastic reductions in body fat while maintaining muscle mass.
As soon as you start to diet for a show, everything about your world changes.
Riding solo this week, Josh & Travis are sitting down to discuss Josh’s current bodybuilding prep journey, the importance of surrounding yourself with a solid support system, and why effective communication is such a vital part of any relationship.
They also go on to talk about overcoming challenges, facing adversity, and Josh shares 3 tips for successful bodybuilding prep.
Episode links:
Josh...
2022-10-1227 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastDon't Get a Real Job | Just Go For It with None illaEPISODE 92: Is taking a risk and pursuing your passion full-time worth it?
What would happen if you were to just go for it?
Musician and mindset coach None illa sits down with the boys this week to discuss taking risks, self-improvement, and turning your passion into a career.
Diamond 'None illa' Davis is a hip-hop musician who decided to take his passion for music and knowledge and study the industry. A music business professional with a background in marketing and motivational speaking, he uses his insight to help guide entrepreneurs, aspiring moguls, and...
2022-10-0534 min
Struggle To Strength Podcast5 Steps to Master Communication with Brenden KumarasamyEPISODE 91: Imagine what it would be like if you were regarded as being in the top 1% of communicators in your industry.
What difference would that make to your career, to your life?
Communication expert, public speaking coach, and MasterTalk founder Brenden Kumarasamy sat down with the boys this week to share some valuable communication tips, exercises on how to improve your speaking, and some advice on how to communicate more effectively and confidently.
MasterTalk is a Youtube channel Brenden started to help the world master the art of public speaking and communication. He...
2022-09-3033 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow to Cut Through the Noise & Find Blue Ocean | Raising $400m | Starting Gym Launch with Tim CaliseEPISODE 90: When you are an entrepreneur you have to be creative and you have to get the most out of every opportunity that you have.
Business strategist, private equity investor, and host of the Think Bigger Real Estate podcast Tim Calise sat down with the boys this week to discuss his success in the fitness space, his main marketing strategy for getting ahead of ALL competition, and key business metrics on which to focus to ensure scalable growth.
Tim Calise has spent the past 15 years as a partner and investor of hyper-growth companies. Collaborating with...
2022-09-2333 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastWatch Gang CEO | Business Development & Making the Most of Your Time with Matthew GallagherEPISODE 89: It’s about time we have this week’s guest on the podcast ⌚︎
Founder and CEO of Watch Gang Matthew Gallagher sits down with the boys this week to talk about how he went from a business idea to $300M in sales, what it takes to become a successful e-commerce entrepreneur, and how to find the right work-life balance in order to prioritize what's important to you.
A Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, Matthew oversees the day-to-day business operations of the world's largest community of watch-lovers which has grown to over 20,000 in under two years.
Matthe...
2022-09-1532 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastReal Estate Investment, The Power of Generosity, & Going Big To Give Big with Randy MollandEPISODE 88: Sure we all want to earn a ton of money, but what if we could earn even more by giving back?
Real estate investor, philanthropist, and co-founder of The REINVESTORS Randy Molland sits down with the boys this week to discuss real estate, investing with a purpose, and inspiring others to achieve more.
A real estate investment and education company, Randy built The REINVESTORS when he was 25 years old to help investors get connected to incredible investment opportunities.
Although real estate investing is where his entrepreneurial journey began, Randy’s true passion li...
2022-09-0737 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow to Prepare for the Recession with Real Estate & Making Your Money Work For You with Mat SimmonsEPISODE 87: Interested in learning more about real estate investment? Do you want to know how you can start making your money work for you?
Founder & CEO of SIMM Capital Group Mat Simmons is sitting down with the boys this week to share some serious real estate knowledge, give advice on how to prepare for the recession, and offer some tips for how you can start making money right now—even with zero dollars.
A 20-year business veteran and a 16-year veteran in real estate & investing, Mat has over 250 million under management and 470 million in total tr...
2022-08-3137 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastMaking Words Work For You, Rewriting the Rules, & Getting What You Want with Mike “The Schwartz”EPISODE 85: Ready to be inspired, educated, and empowered?
Audio producer, podcaster, and author Mike “The Schwartz” is sitting down with the boys this week to discuss living on the fringe to make things happen, rewriting the rules to become successful, and the importance of paying attention to language.
For many years as a certified personal trainer, Mike was completely focused on his coaching career. Yet as he helped others to lead healthy and active lifestyles, he found himself competing to be heard in a fitness industry filled with noise.
In May 2020, after a near...
2022-08-241h 09
Struggle To Strength PodcastStarting a Franchise Business, Overcoming Setbacks, & Leadership with Keith KeppnerEPISODE 85: Owning both your strengths and weaknesses gives you the power to move forward in life confidently, so what does it take to build your dream business from the ground up?
Boxing coach, radio personality, and founder of Keppner Boxing Keith Keppner joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss how to remain empowered through difficult circumstances, the personal and professional journey that put him on the trajectory to where he is today, and what it takes to succeed with franchising a business.
Keith began boxing training as a way to regain his...
2022-08-1747 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHealth Benefits of Algae & Combatting Climate Change with ENERGYbits CEO Catherine ArnstonEPISODE 84: Want to improve your athletic performance and recovery? Want to help save the planet and combat climate change at the same time?
Founder and CEO of ENERGYbits Catherine Arnston joins the boys this week to discuss the power of algae, the benefits of an alkaline diet, and the difference between spirulina and chlorella and what they do in the body.
After her sister's cancer diagnosis, Catharine was sent down the path of researching alkaline foods and ultimately discovered algae. After realizing the tremendous impact algae can have on our health, she ultimately started the...
2022-08-101h 02
Struggle To Strength PodcastThinking BIG | Success Mindset & Achieving Your True Potential with Sean OsbornEPISODE 83: Whether your business is a huge success or a trembling failure is largely an inside job. It’s down to what happens in your head. So it makes sense to think big and use every tool available to you to optimize your head for success.
Mindset strategist, success coach, and Thinking Big Podcast host Sean Osborn joins the boys on the podcast this week and they’re jumping “head first” into some of the tried and tested techniques super successful people use to consistently have their heads on straight, take action on the things that matter, and keep...
2022-08-0343 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastFinancial Education | Debt-To-Income Ratio, Credit Repair, & Everything Money with Nathalie NoisetteEPISODE 82: Do you want to minimize your debt as much as possible? Do you want to maximize your debt-to-income ratio? Do you want to know how to start making FREE MONEY???
Credit Expert, Financial Strategist, Podcast Host, and Author of “Converted: Uncover The Hidden Strategies You Need To Easily Achieve Massive Credit Score Success." Nathalie Noisette joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss managing credit & finances, transforming your approach to money, and how you can gain access to financial freedom.
Nathalie is on a one-woman mission to help shift our approach to mo...
2022-07-2748 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastNeurohacking | Using Neuroscience to Activate Higher Levels of Performance with Dr. Eugene K. ChoiEPISODE 81: If you were able would you want to learn the skills to unlock the solutions that exist in your brain to help you start producing significant professional and personal growth?
Founder/CEO of Destiny Hacks, executive coach, podcast host, and public speaker Dr. Eugene K. Choi joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss how to identify & rewire the two states of your brain, activating your peak performance, and neurohacking aka using neuroscience to uncover your brain’s hidden potential.
Dr. Eugene K. Choi Pharm. D is a certified transformational mindset coach an...
2022-07-2053 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastProductivity Tips for Entrepreneurs & Finding Your Niche with Dustin Miller PolyInnovatorEPISODE 80: We named this episode “finding your niche” because we have someone on today who from the looks of it has found success in NOT having a niche.
OmniContent Creator and host of the Polymath PolyCast podcast Dustin Miller PolyInnovator joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss education, society, and all of the fascinating things he is involved with—including his mission to create a modular education platform.
Dustin is an aspiring polymath or someone who has learned in several different areas. PolyInnovator is a foundational means to build out the various careers...
2022-07-1458 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastPsychedelics & the Entrepreneurial Process with Nic GregoriadesEPISODE 79: Nicolas Gregoriades is a South African grappler who was the first Jiu-Jitsu practitioner to have been promoted to black belt by the legendary Roger Gracie. 3rd-degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt, renowned author, founder of the “Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood”, and podcast host Nic Gregoriades joins the boys on the podcast this week to delve deep into self-improvement and perseverance, discussing his philosophy on life and some of his incredible psychedelic journeys.
Episode links:
Nic Gregoriades website
Nic Gregoriades on Instagram
Nic Gregoriadas on Facebook
The Nicholas Gregoriades Show podcast
Free copy of The Modern Man’s Guide to Health, Weal...
2022-07-0745 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastCold Water Immersion with Wim Hof Trained Paul KoepnickEPISODE 78: "You're training your brain to just jump and go in and do the hard thing, and you're going to see yourself push past whatever you thought you were capable of."
No matter the conditions, rain, wind, or extreme cold, Paul Koepnick has been starting his morning in the waters off Lake Michigan. He's formed this habit over the course of more than 700 consecutive days.
Paul joins the boys on the podcast this week to talk about motivation, developing a powerful sense of accomplishment, and overcoming anxiety & depression.
Koepnick has launched a 30-day "...
2022-07-0247 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastJustin Wren | Fight For The ForgottenEPISODE 77: Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren is a former UFC and current Bellator MMA fighter, podcast host of Overcome with Justin Wren, and founder of the charity Fight for the Forgotten.
Stopping by the podcast this week, Justin sits down with the boys to discuss turning pain into purpose, why he has dedicated his life to serving clean water to the Pygmy people in the Congo, and his approach to creating lasting change amidst immense hatred.
Fight for the Forgotten exists to empower the most bullied people in the world. They serve displaced indigenous peoples grou...
2022-06-221h 03
Struggle To Strength Podcast6 Tips for Self-Care with Tommy SniderEPISODE 76: We all have needs, not just for basic survival, but profound needs that must be fulfilled for a life of quality.
MasterMetabolic founder Tommy Snider joins the boys on the podcast this week to share 6 pillars for success, self-care tips, and the basic needs every human should be fulfilling.
After rocketing to the top as a national trainer for 24 Hour Fitness, Tommy realized he wasn't creating the lasting, holistic change he knew was possible for his clients He ventured out on his own with a focus on mindset and learning to enjoy our relationship w...
2022-06-0845 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastWork-Life Balance Tips for Entrepreneurs with Jan BrodersEPISODE 75: As entrepreneurs, most of us definitely feel like we work too much—and let’s face it, working your ass off is ingrained in American culture to a toxic level.
So how do you achieve a healthy work-life balance? For entrepreneurs, is there even such a thing as a work-life balance?
Entrepreneur, speaker, and executive life coach Jan Broders is joining the boys on the podcast this week to discuss 5 tips on managing work-life balance & stress management, ways to avoid burnout, and how you can redefine success to find your calling.
Jan is a...
2022-06-0137 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastNear- Death Experiences with Matt OdeEPISODE 74: How do we get through all the hard times, transform setbacks into superpowers, and create an impactful story and message to share with the world?
Joining the boys on the podcast this week is Matt Ode, an incredible guy that has taken a difficult situation, stage 3C testicular cancer, and turned his battle into a positive experience for educating and empowering men.
At the age of 24, Matt Ode was diagnosed with Stage 3C Testicular Cancer, by the age of 25, he was in a 2-week non-induced coma, where he faced multiple near-death experiences having to...
2022-05-2744 min
Struggle To Strength Podcast4x Ninja Warrior & Fitness Entrepreneur with Angela GarganoEPISODE 73: 4x Ninja Warrior, ex-biochemist, and founder of Pull-Up Revolution & Strong Feels Good, Angela Gargano joins the boys on the podcast this week to talk about her approach to training explosiveness, overcoming injury on national TV, and the power of mindset.
Both a fierce athlete and coach, Angela utilizes her knowledge of the human body to help others reach their fitness, health, and wellness goals.
Before becoming a full-time multi-passionate entrepreneur, Angela worked as a biochemist at Brown University. Since throwing in the lab coat and goggles in 2013 to open her own gym in Cranston...
2022-05-1846 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastVelocity Based Training with Jacob ToberEPISODE 72: In any application, identifying areas for improvement is a critical component of success.
The more variables we can improve upon, the better we become. Especially when it comes to health, fitness, and the competitive environment.
Joining the boys on the podcast this week is Jacob Tober of Metric VBT.
Jacob is the Head of Research and Education at Metric VBT, a revolutionary Velocity Based Training (VBT) app. Metric enables lifters and coaches to accurately track Velocity, ROM, Power, and Fatigue with just their smartphone camera. No additional hardware is required.
A...
2022-05-111h 09
Struggle To Strength PodcastWhat I Learned From 100 Days of Rejection with Fletcher EllingsonEPISODE 71: Do you ever feel like shit? Do you ever feel like a steaming pile of hot garbage?
We have a real problem in the world today where people just don’t feel good, physically, mentally, financially, spiritually, in our relationships—all across the board many of us just don’t feel as good as we’d like.
Speaker, coach, and creator of The Practice of Feeling Good in Business and Life Fletcher Ellingson joins the boys on the podcast this week to share his experience himself through a rejection experiment to figure out why he felt...
2022-05-041h 05
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow to Better Navigate & Scale Your Business with Micah LoganEPISODE 70: As entrepreneurs and small business owners we all want to succeed, but what exactly does that look like?
Business coach, national speaker, and dynamic entrepreneur Micah Logan joins the boys on the podcast this week to share his journey of franchising his gym, tips for scaling your own business, and the reasons that most businesses fail.
The founder/CEO of MELD Fitness & Wellness and the CEO of HushFrame, Micah started his 20-year fitness career sitting in the crowd at seminars. With years of passion, dedication, failures, and eventually mentorship, he was able to build...
2022-04-281h 03
Struggle To Strength PodcastTraditional Chinese Medicine, TCM in Fitness with Andy Tsz Chiu ChanEPISODE 69: Originating about 3,000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine sees the body as an integrated whole and it focuses on helping people live in balance with themselves and with nature.
Certified strength and conditioning specialist, educator, and author Andy Tsz Chiu Chan joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss eastern medicine vs western medicine, the link between diet and health, and the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine.
With a master’s degree in exercise science, Andy has a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the fitness industry through learning and sh...
2022-04-2054 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow to Better Navigate Your Entrepreneurial Journey with Dr. Jay LaGuardiaEPISODE 68: There is a formula for success and happiness, and strategies that lead to building wealth and finding satisfaction in life and family.
Joining the podcast this week is Dr. Jay LaGuardia to sit down with the boys and share the three keys to a balanced life, the actual formula to success, and the five keys to happiness.
Dr. Jay LaGuardia is a successful entrepreneur, chiropractor, consultant, speaker, philanthropist, best-selling author of Change Your Mind, Change Your Destiny, and host of the PowerPassionProsperity Podcast.
Having dedicated over 30 years to teaching people the impotence o...
2022-04-1359 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastInjury Prevention & Movement as a Lifestyle with Dr. Ben ReuterEPISODE 67: Many of us have been told to stop moving in response to age, lifestyle, injury, or pain.
Dr. Ben Reuter joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss why it’s important for EVERYONE to be moving regularly, why some people don’t, and what the truth is about injury prevention.
An exercise physiologist and a faculty member at a regional university near Pittsburgh, Dr. Ben Reuter holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Athletic Trainers Association. He has interests in injury prevention/performance enhancement for endurance athl...
2022-04-061h 00
Struggle To Strength PodcastLiving with Cancer & Dealing with Grief with Jason ClawsonEPISODE 66: Shortly after experiencing the death of his third child, Jason’s wife discovered she had stage 4 colon cancer. How does one deal with all this pain and grief?
Clinical therapist, widower, and co-creator of “Giving sunshine” Jason Clawson joins the boys on the podcast this week to share how his family took a horrible tragedy and turned it into something good.
From an early age, Jason was drawn to support others in difficult situations. His natural inclination led him to a residential treatment center shortly after college, where he was able to give support and enco...
2022-03-301h 00
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow to Pivot & Find Success with Caleb FongEPISODE 65: Former online fitness coach turned business coach Caleb Fong joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss community vs competition, abundance mindset, and pursuing what fulfills you.
Episode links:
Caleb Fong on Instagram
Caleb Fong on Youtube
Nutritional Coaching Institute website
Caleb Fong on LinkedIn
Caleb Fong on Twitter
Where to find us:
Show Hosts: @joshlevinefitness & @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR COACHING & MEDIA!
Podcast Producer: @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION!
Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts!
2022-03-231h 05
Struggle To Strength PodcastThe Power of Habit with Coach Marcus MackayEPISODE 64: Your habits determine everything about your life, so how do we develop better habits to improve our lives?
CEO of M Perform and lifestyle coach Marcus Mackay sits down with the boys this week to discuss how you can build better habits and create the life you want.
Marcus is a performance lifestyle coach out of Toronto, Canada. He owns M Perform Coaching where he and his team work with professionals to help them thrive in life in a body they love.
M Perform coaching is based on the four pillars of...
2022-03-161h 00
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow to Deal with Anxiety the Right Way with Brian SachettaEPISODE 63: Have you ever wondered what is the right way to work with your anxiety? Is it something that can be conquered or to be worked with?
Boston based author, blogger, and software developer Brian Sachetta joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss everything from what lifestyle changes we can make to help overcome anxiety to why mental well-being is essential to your overall health
Brian is the author and owner of “Get Out of Your Head,” a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome various mental illne...
2022-03-0959 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastDecoding Success | Drop Out to Entrepreneur with Matt LebrisEPISODE 62: Do you want to make a positive change in your life? Have you defined what success means to you as an entrepreneur?
Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee Matt Lebris joins the boys this week to discuss the definition of success, facing uncertainty, and overcoming setbacks.
An entrepreneur, public speaker, and branding expert, Matt has experienced plenty of adversity in his life and has learned valuable lessons along the way. From his parents’ divorce to an athletic injury that shattered his dream of playing professional sports, to watching his mother battle cancer, to financial, educational, and professional str...
2022-03-021h 08
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow to Read Faster! Improve Reading Comprehension & Recall with Howard BergEPISODE 61: What if you could turbocharge your learning ability, read faster, and increase the comprehension and recall of what you’re learning?
The world’s fastest reader Howard Berg joins the boys on the podcast this week to share strategies for success by reading, learning, and doing more.
Howard Stephen Berg is recognized as the world's fastest reader thanks to the cutting-edge accelerated learning techniques he developed, he is listed in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records for reading more than 25,000 words or around 50 pages a minute with a comprehension rate of about 90%.
Epis...
2022-02-231h 06
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow Hypnosis is Helping Weight Loss and Fighting Body Dysmorphia with Doug SandsEPISODE 60: Obesity is a major issue around the world and is getting worse. Obesity-related conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer are among the leading causes of preventable, premature death.
Joining the boys on the podcast this week is Doug Sands, a weight loss hypnotist who specializes in helping his clients remove the emotional roadblocks that most often sabotage their weight and health goals, as well as helping resolve disordered eating, body image issues, and body dysmorphia.
Doug is also the host of the Weight Loss with Hypnosis podcast, a...
2022-02-1759 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastBody Positivity & the Dark Side of Fitness with Josh & TravisEPISODE 59: This week is all about improving strategies to reach your health and fitness goals as the boys sit down for another solo episode, discussing everything from:
Prioritizing your health over obtaining the perfect physique
How to achieve long-term, sustainable fitness results
The dark side of fitness: fit-shaming, fat-shaming, body dysmorphia, and more
Where to find us:
Show Hosts: @joshlevinefitness & @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR COACHING & MEDIA!
Podcast Producer: @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION!
Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts!
Watch T...
2022-02-1040 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow Ketamine Therapy is Combatting the Mental Health Crisis with Dr. Remi DrozdEPISODE 58: Dr. Remi Drozd joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss the benefits of psychedelics, the power of therapeutic ketamine when paired with psychotherapy, and the promising future ahead for ketamine treatments.
A board-certified physician with over 15 years of experience, Dr. Remi Drozd has observed firsthand the benefits of psychedelics and their impact on improved wellbeing in the clinical setting and is also trained as a ketamine practitioner.
In his continued research, he believes that ketamine treatments can provide that missing piece many people are looking for to feel well...
2022-02-021h 03
Struggle To Strength PodcastBiohacking Your Mind with the Power of Words with Chase TollesonEPISODE 57: This week the boys sit down with Chase Tolleson to discuss retraining the mind to combat limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, masculinity, and how we speak to ourselves.
Chase is a fitness and self-improvement aficionado, gym owner of 7 years, and coaches men to develop the body and mind needed to find the inner fire they lost when they became consumed with the rat race.
Episode links:
Chase Tolleson on Instagram
Chase Tolleson on Facebook
Primal Man Pathway Podcast
Primal Man Pathway Instagram
Where to find us:
Show Hosts: @joshlevinefitness & @travishawkesmedia - C...
2022-01-261h 00
Struggle To Strength PodcastWorking Remotely During Holidays & The #1 Mistake Made When Starting NYE Goals with Josh & TravisUNFILTERED #02: Have you ever started something and wanted to quit when it got hard? Have you ever gotten overwhelmed when you felt like you couldn’t do it all? Do you approach things with an all-or-nothing mentality?
This week the boys are once again ridin' solo for another Unfiltered episode, sitting down for a deep dive discussion about:
Maximizing your potential & the power of the 1%
How to ensure success in anything you do
The one mistake everyone makes when embarking on a new journey
Josh and Travis also catch up on their recent travels, discuss ma...
2022-01-1958 min
Struggle To Strength Podcast12 Principles To Beat Procrastination, Make More Money, & Feel More Confident with Eric TwiggsEPISODE 56: Get ready to dominate everything you’ve been procrastinating on.
Author, entrepreneur, and podcast host Eric Twiggs joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss:
Why we procrastinate and what causes procrastination
The 5 Levels of the Procrastination Prevention Pyramid
Importance of having mentors in your life
Eric is a founding partner and president of The What Now Movement. His mission is to build high-performing entrepreneurs, authors, and career professionals, who are prepared for life’s unexpected curveballs.
Author of The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination, Eric...
2022-01-1249 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow To Double The Value Of Your Business with Marvin L. StormEPISODE 55: “Optimize it. Sell it. Enjoy it.” — Marvin L. Storm
Marvin L. Storm joins the podcast this week, sitting down with the boys to discuss:
Strategies for successful and profitable business exits
How to find out what type of buyer might be interested in your business
What to focus on when positioning your business for sale
Entrepreneur, exit strategist, and host of the Business Exit Stories Podcast, Marvin has over four decades of experience helping entrepreneurs put more money in their pockets when they sell.
Marvin has made it his mission in life to hel...
2022-01-0755 min
Struggle To Strength Podcast5 Foundations For Peak Performance with Darryl LovegroveEPISODE 53: How you choose to look at the world can have a profound impact on what you receive from life.
Joining the boys this week on the pod is serial entertainment entrepreneur, dynamic M.C., and accomplished musical theatre performer Darryl Lovegrove to discuss:
Foundations for peak performance
Pivoting during hard times to stay ahead
Standing out in our busy, crowded world
Acclaimed author of Why Haven't I Heard Of You? and co-creator of The Three Waiters, in 2009 Darryl formed his own company 'Lovegrove Entertainment' which represents corporate entertainment acts.
Darryl has been...
2021-12-2957 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastMental Performance Hacks | Maximize Potential & Eliminate Anxiety with Jay ThooftEPISODE 53: How do you deal when things get stressful?
Do you start to feel the pressure of the situation, or do you rise to the occasion and perform at the best of your ability?
Joining the boys on the podcast this week is Jay Thooft.
Jay founded the Performance Excellence & Recovery Consulting (PERC) in 2016 — a consulting firm dedicated to providing developing athletes the tools necessary to elevate their mental game and perform in the face of stress, pressure, and adversity.
PERC has rapidly become an industry leader in setting the standard fo...
2021-12-221h 09
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow To End Chronic Pain with Dr. Mitchell YassEPISODE 52: Are you living with chronic pain? What if you could end it? How would that change your life?
Joining the boys on the podcast this week is Dr. Mitchell Yass to share his methods and techniques for finding the root cause of chronic pain and resolving it for good.
Dr. Mitchell Yass, DPT, is the creator of The Yass Method, which uniquely diagnoses and treats the cause of chronic pain through the interpretation of the body’s presentation of symptoms.
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2021-12-151h 23
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow 30% More Courage Can Double Your Revenue & Your HappinessEPISODE 51: “If you want to get to where you want to go faster, you have to focus on less.” — David Wood, Focus CEO
Founder of Focus.CEO, author, and life coach David Wood joins the boys on the podcast this week to discuss:
How to grow any aspect of your life faster and with more success
Small action steps you can take to improve your life
Conquering fears that are holding you back from achieving greatness
David is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies. He built the world's largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for li...
2021-12-0956 min
Struggle To Strength Podcast“The Bucket List Guy” | Life’s Too Short To Not Live Your Bucket List with Travis BellEPISODE 50: Why do you get up in the morning?
What is your "Why"?
These are two questions that fuel Travis Bell's life, as well as his work.
Travis joins the boys this week to educate, inspire, and encourage others to embrace their best life and stretch beyond the 'norm.'
First was coined "The Bucket List Guy" ten years ago after one of his first talks, Travis' motivational speaking about living life to the fullest has reached millions of people. He leads a tribe of "Bucket List" coaches that help support peo...
2021-12-0155 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastTop 3 Money Mistakes Keeping You Stuck with Dr. Amanda BarrientezEPISODE 49: What’s the key to manifesting more money in your life and business?
This week the boys are learning to unlock their money-making potential as they join Dr. Amanda Barrientez to discuss:
How unconscious Money Blocks are preventing you from financial success
Actionable insights and strategies to help you increase your money flow
Self-worth, visualization, and manifestation strategies
Dr. Amanda Barrientez is the founder of NFA - No Fucking Around - Money. She helps coaches and online entrepreneurs experience money-making breakthroughs using her proprietary NFA Money Maker™ Methods.
Dr. Barrientez was living in s...
2021-11-241h 10
Struggle To Strength PodcastPsychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Dr. Sandeep NayakEPISODE 48: Curious about how psychedelics work and why they’re effective? Dr. Sandeep Nayak from Johns Hopkins breaks down the research they’re doing and the 3 step process for psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Dr. Sandeep Nayak joins the podcast this week to sit down with the boys and discuss:
The neuroscience of psychedelic drugs and the real potential they have as medicine
How psychedelics affect behavior, mood, cognition, brain function, and biological markers of health
Therapeutic effects of psychedelic therapy in people who suffer a range of conditions including addiction, life-threatening disease, and treatment-resistant depression
Dr. Nayak is a...
2021-11-171h 08
Struggle To Strength Podcast10 Tips to an Extraordinary Life with a Hostage Negotiator & Cancer Survivor with Terry TuckerEPISODE 47: Imagine facing a rare form of terminal cancer and, instead of letting it defeat you, choosing to turn it into an opportunity to change your mindset and approach to life?
Cancer warrior, motivational speaker, and author Terry Tucker is sitting down with the boys this week to discuss:
Why cancer has made him a better person
How to overcome your fear of failure
How even though pain is real, suffering is optional
A former undercover narcotics investigator and SWAT Team hostage negotiator, Terry is the author of Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Living Your...
2021-11-1055 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow To Successfully Find Love With Intelligence with Lily WalfordEPISODE 46: Relationships play such a huge part of our lives, so wouldn’t you like to learn to date more successfully?
Would it be crazy to enjoy a fulfilling love life?
This week the boys are learning how to find love the right way as they’re joined by Lily Walford to discuss:
How identify your partner’s love languages
The 4 C’s of healthy relationships — Compatibility, consideration, communication and collaboration
Dating in a digital generation
Lily Walford is a Behavioral Profiler, Hypnotist, Life Coach, and NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer.
Lily is also th...
2021-11-031h 06
Struggle To Strength PodcastProductivity Tips For Elite Level Performance with Alan LazarosEPISODE 45: After being involved in a nearly fatal car accident at age 26, Alan Lazaros was left questioning everything. His father had passed away in a car accident at age 28 when he was only 2.
Not liking his answers and filled with regret, he decided to change forever.
Alan joins the boys this week to walk them through his journey to personal development and taking practical steps to becoming the best version of yourself. Listen to the episode to find out:
How to turn frustration into function
Why going big is good for you
Why rock...
2021-10-271h 00
Struggle To Strength PodcastBiohacking, Improving Your Brain, & Neurophysiology Research with Toby PasmanYou regularly workout your body at the gym to obtain optimal health, so why not start working out your brain as well?
This week the boys are joined by Toby Pasman to dive deep into the human brain and its functions and discuss:
Neuro Technology and the changes in your brain
Exercise to improve your brain
How to retrain your brain through biofeedback
Toby is a neurophysiology researcher who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed his Masters of Psychology through Lynn University in 2021. Toby is also...
2021-10-2059 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHappiness Coach on How To Choose Happiness, Become Influential, & Use Your “Superpower” with Vernon BrownEPISODE 43: Ever wonder what the key to happiness is? What would your life look like if you were truly happy?
This week the boys are on the pursuit of happiness as they virtually join Vernon Brown to get deep and discuss:
How you can define and find your happiness
Why you need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable
3 ways to increase your threshold for happiness
A keynote speaker and happiness & success coach for entrepreneurs, Vernon is the owner and founder of What’s Your Happi? LLC. His aim is to help those getting their life ba...
2021-10-131h 16
Struggle To Strength PodcastDr. Robert Yoho | Physician’s Take On Corruption & Our Broken Health Care SystemEPISODE 42: Think the American healthcare system could be corrupt? Do you think our current healthcare system is about making you healthy?
**LEGAL DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE—MAKE YOUR HEALTHCARE DECISIONS WITH THE HELP OF A LICENSED PROVIDER. USE THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK.**
Virtually joining the boys this week is retired emergency physician, healthcare whistleblower, and award-winning author Robert Yoho to lift the veil and discuss:
How hospitals, Big Pharma, and corrupt government are ruining your healthcare
Ineffective or harmful medical procedures that cause complications and deaths
What you can do...
2021-10-061h 09
Struggle To Strength PodcastHomeless To Hero | Healing Trauma & Taking Your Power Back w Michael UnbrokenEPISODE 41: This week the boys are learning to overcome the past and rise above limiting themselves this week, sitting down with Michael Unbroken to discuss:
Why you need to stop negotiating with yourself if you want to change
Strategies to counteract & overcome the negative impacts of trauma
How reframing & trusting your intuition can drastically turn your life around
The founder of Think Unbroken, a best-selling author, podcast host, & coach, Michael is an advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma and has helped thousands learn to love themselves & reclaim their power.
Listen to the full episode...
2021-09-291h 06
Struggle To Strength Podcast7 Figure Entrepreneur | What You Don’t Learn in School & Reprogramming Your Mind For Success w Zander FryerEPISODE 40: **DISCLAIMER: The government does NOT want you to hear this episode!**
Would you quit your safe $250k job to pursue your dreams?
Today we talk to 7 figure entrepreneur, best selling author & coach of coaches, Zander Fryer about:
What you don't learn in college, and what the school system doesn't want you to know!
What would you do for a career if you knew you wouldn’t fail?
7 Step Process to reprogramming your mind for success
Abruptly quitting his safe, quarter million / year corporate job, Zander took a huge leap of faith and ult...
2021-09-221h 01
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow To Be Happier With An Abundance Mindset w Rick OrnelasEPISODE 39: This week the boys are joined by Rick Ornelas—best selling author, professional coach, & founder of I Spark Change.
A global online community, Rick started the I Spark Change movement to connect those who seek to make the world a better place one act at a time.
Tuning in remotely via Zoom, the trio has an extremely incredible conversation. Rick shares the awakening that came in the form of divine inspiration & spiritual connection that, ultimately inspired him to make empowering others his life’s mission.
Episode 39 is here folks, and it’s a good...
2021-09-151h 03
Struggle To Strength PodcastCreate Your Future | How to Pivot & Pursue a Career You’re Passionate About w Lachie StuartEPISODE 38: This week the boys are switching it up a bit. With Joshua away on a Burning Man dessert adventure, Travis is heading down under to hang with former Struggle To Strength guest & favorite Lachie Stuart over on the The Man That Can Project Podcast.
A Men’s Performance Coach & Master Practitioner in NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming), Lachie is all about creating a global community of men who are empowered to be their best self.
During the episode, Travis shares his own journey from corporate employee to freelance videographer & entrepreneur. The two go on to discuss ev...
2021-09-0858 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastRegistered Dietitian Fat Loss Secrets w Kara GossEPISODE 37: Kara’s back, back again. Returning this week to sit down with the boys and talk everything fitness & nutrition is podcast favorite Kara Goss (aka @karagoss_rd).
A Registered Dietitian & Personal Trainer, Kara is here to talk about why you’re not ready for fat loss—specifically, looking at what may be holding you back from your fat loss goals, both from internal health & stress management perspectives.
During the episode, Kara opens up to share her own health journey & the mental tools she uses to get through such a challenging time. The trio also goes o...
2021-09-0156 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow to Grow & Scale Your Online Business in 2021 w Ben DziwulskiEPISODE 36: This week the boys are sitting down in studio with Ben Dziwulski, the founder & owner of WODprep.
A place where athletes go to get better at CrossFit, WODprep helps people all over the world break through their sticking points, unlock their potential, and learn to “Rx” every workout to see what their bodies are truly capable of.
Josh & Travis get the opportunity to pick Ben’s brain about how exactly he built his business & made WODprep into the success that it is today. Their discussion covers everything from how Ben initially found CrossFit during colleg...
2021-08-251h 08
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow to Get Stronger & Feel Better with The Muscle Building M.E.T.H.O.D. w Josh LevineEPISODE 35: The boys are once again ridin’ solo this week as they sit down for episode 35 to discuss all things muscle.
Covering everything from the very basics, like the fundamentals of building muscle & why it’s so important to maintain muscular strength, the two go on to dive a bit deeper—busting some common muscle building myths & the 4 Pillars of Training.
During the second half of the episode, Joshua shares his extensive six-step Muscle Building M.E.T.H.O.D. for FREE! Going over the exact process he implements with his very own clients, Josh p...
2021-08-181h 04
Struggle To Strength PodcastSurviving Cancer & the 5 Critical Steps to Win the Day w Nick RossEPISODE 34: This week the boys sit down with the man himself—Public Speaker, Behavioral Change Coach, and Cancer Survivor Nick Ross.
Currently also the Sales Director for the National Coaching Institute, Nick is a results-oriented and energetic leader with an expertise in team building and maximizing potential in others.
Sharing his incredible & inspirational journey, Nick discusses everything from learning about & reacting to his cancer diagnosis, to the two major events that became the catalysts for him to change his entire life in a positive way.
Guest bio:
Nick spent 15 years in sales in...
2021-08-111h 04
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow To Quit Your Job & Pursue Your Passion w Steven DimmittEPISODE 33: The boys are climbing toward higher altitudes this week as they sit down with rock climber, podcaster, and entrepreneur Steven Dimmitt.
Steven left his engineering job to move into a van full-time and pursue his dream of becoming a professional rock climber. Earlier this year he started The Nugget Climbing Podcast, which has been met with great success—hitting 500k downloads within the first 18 months.
Sharing the remarkable journey that led him to his present day success, Steven discusses the injury that ultimately became a catalyst to changing his entire life and helped him re...
2021-08-0455 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastUNFILTERED: THC Tea, Losing To Win, & The Magic School Bus w Josh & TravisUNFILTERED #01: The boys are ridin’ solo in the studio this week as they sit down to talk about… well, everything.
Starting off with a bit of nostalgia as they reminisce & share some wild encounters with cannabis, Josh & Trav lift the veil for the first of many Unfiltered episodes to discuss a few random topics that have been weighing on their minds.
Throughout the convo the two talk about how to successfully navigate your way out of an Uber after consuming a THC infused beverage, the top 3 lessons Travis learned while playing football, and why you have...
2021-07-2836 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastSleep to Succeed | Night Routine, Blue Light Glasses, & Improving Your Entire Life w Taylor MorganEPISODE 32: It’s all about self-optimization, the power of routine, & most of all how truly vital those precious Z’s really are.
Joining the boys this week is Taylor Morgan, a Marine Corps veteran, holistic lifestyle specialist, podcast host, & founder of The Captain’s Lifestyle Program.
Taylor sits down with Josh & Trav to share his journey to lifestyle optimization, and the major mindset shift it required. The trio then goes on to discuss what exactly it means to be the Captain of your own life, why establishing habits & nightly routines is absolutely essential, and... most import...
2021-07-2157 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow To Grow A 7 Figure Business In Under A Year w Alex MachucaEPISODE 31: This week the boys get to sit down with serial entrepreneur & CEO of Lyncrest Media, Alex Machuca.
Born at the beginning of the pandemic, Lyncrest Media is a digital marketing agency that has already scaled to an annual revenue rate of 6 million in just 11 months.
Guest bio:
Alex Machuca is the chairman of MachucaX, a modern-day media and communications holding company and the active CEO of Lyncrest Media, a full-service advertising and lead generation company. He is responsible for raising the finances to execute the famous pop up exhibit, Tacotopia. Mentored by Richard...
2021-07-141h 01
Struggle To Strength Podcast4 Things You Can Do Today To Stop Trying & Start DoingEPISODE 30: This week Josh has returned from the very LAST Impact Collective X event with Jason Phillips, and the boys sit down to recap some of the highlights & takeaways.
In today’s episode, Josh & Travis mainly discuss 4 key ways to STOP trying and start DOING now.
Whether you have already found some success or are just starting out, these 4 things will give you exactly what you need to get motivated and start moving forward once again.
Episode 30 is here, we’ll see you inside.
Where to find us:
Show Host...
2021-07-0729 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastGrowth from Self Discipline & Embracing Discomfort w Evan StewartEPISODE 29: This week the boys get OBSESSED as they sit down with serial entrepreneur, investor, & venture consultant Evan Stewart, founder of the Obsessed Academy.
A firm believer in leaving individuals & companies better than they were found, Evan’s mission is simple: to create a world in which people are inspired by their potential, motivated by their progress, and fulfilled through their life’s work.
In this week’s episode, Evan discusses everything from why producing & creating every single day is essential for your fulfillment, to why establishing FOUR core values is absolutely essential for a compan...
2021-06-301h 15
Struggle To Strength PodcastQ&A: Trainer Tips, Nutrition Facts, & Eating on VacationLISTENER Q&A #01: Time for your questions! The boys sit down for the first of many Q&A episodes to respond to some of your burning questions about nutrition, diet & weight loss, and building muscle.
This week Josh & Travis are discussing everything from workout tips for beginners, to whether subsets or heavy compound lifts are better for lower body muscle growth.
Featured Questions:
What’s the best nutrition to fuel the brain?
Why is it so easy to put on body fat from carbs & fat, but so hard to burn it off?
Wh...
2021-06-2334 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastConfidence On Camera, Pursue Your Passions, Be A Shark w Rico IncarnatiEPISODE 28: Videographer, Photographer, & Fitness Content Creator Enrico Incarnati (@rico.incarnati) joins the podcast to talk being a “shark” & always moving forward, mental health advocacy, building confidence in front of the camera, and advice for creating your own fitness content.
Owner of Enrico Incarnati Productions & host of the Be A Shark Podcast, the boys sit down with Rico as he shares his remarkable journey. Covering everything from ditching a career path as a Pediatrician to pursue his passion for Videography & Photography, to why he so strongly supports mental health and building others up.
Guest Bio:
Enri...
2021-06-161h 01
Struggle To Strength PodcastHigh Performance Habits | Optimal Self w Jeremy HeriderEPISODE 27: The boys are knocking it out of the park as they sit down with former Major League Baseball player & CrossFit Games champion Jeremy Herider (aka @basebrawl), founder of Optimal Self Inc (@optimal_self on Instagram).
Earning results, striving to improve, and mastering habits to perform at your highest potential are all the topics of convo this week as Josh & Travis sit down with the Optimal Self coach.
Throughout the episode, the three dive into everything from Jeremy’s personal journey to becoming an MLB player, to some inspiring paradigm-shifting moments that led him to be...
2021-06-091h 03
Struggle To Strength PodcastEntrepreneurial Journey w Jason PhillipsEPISODE 26: The man, the myth, the legend joins the podcast this week as the boys sit down with Josh’s own business coach & mentor—entrepreneur Jason Phillips (aka @jasonphillipsisnutrion), the founder, owner, & CEO of The Nutritional Coaching Institute (@nutritionalcoachinginstitute).
Getting right into it, the discussion between the three offers some valuable insights into the mindset required for success, while presenting some easily applicable takeaways throughout. Sharing some hilarious and marketable stories, the main topics Jason covers include:
Urgency and the importance of taking the opportunities presented to you
Ready Aim Fire: Jason’s “all in” moment that drast...
2021-06-021h 00
Struggle To Strength PodcastCarbs vs Fats | What You Need To KnowEPISODE 25: It’s a battle between carbs and fats this week as the boys sit down to determine the most efficient energy source for the production of ATP, the fundamental compound that drives many processes within our cells to provide our bodies with essential power.
While taking a deep dive into the science behind how exactly carbohydrates and fats become our body’s primary source of fuel, Joshua and Travis pursue the answer to which of the two energy sources is preferred over the other. Throughout the convo the main topics the guys cover include:
ATP 411: An e...
2021-05-261h 05
Struggle To Strength PodcastDiet for Anxiety and Depression w Dr. Piper GibsonEPISODE 24: The effect your diet has on your DNA and how you can test your genetics to determine what foods you should be eating. Eating the wrong foods for your DNA can cause anxiety, depression, inflammation and a whole list of other issues. This week the boys talk hacking your DNA through nutrition with Dr. Piper Gibson (aka @regeneratinghealth).
A Children’s Holistic Health and Nutritional Genomic Practitioner, Dr. Gibson brings us into the field of Natural Medicine and explains the value of genetic testing. Throughout the convo the group discusses:
Nutritional Genomic testing and what it i...
2021-05-1955 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastMindset is Everything w/ Lachland StuartEPISODE 23: Change is good. Mindset is Everything. This week the boys sit down with their Aussie mate and Mental Health advocate Lachie Stuart (aka @lachlanstuart), founder of The Man That Can Project podcast (@themanthatcanproject on Instagram). Today's episode covers:
Personal development - Finding your purpose before (or after) hitting rock bottom
Strategies to handle anxiety
Lachie's 4 Pillars of Ownership
8 Areas of Life to Master
3 Ways to strengthen how you communicate.
Folks, get ready to be empowered. Episode 23 has arrived, we’ll see ya inside.
Guest bio:
Lachie is a Master Practitioner in NLP (Neurolinguistic progr...
2021-05-121h 16
Struggle To Strength PodcastCryptocurrency for Beginners w/ Jimmy SongEPISODE 22: Let’s talk crypto, kids. This week the boys sit down with Bitcoin developer and cryptocurrency specialist, author Jimmy Song (aka @jimmysomg on Twitter).
If ya’ll are interested in money we highly suggest you stay tuned and prepare to learn a lot, ‘cause today Jimmy is here to dive into the world of digital currency and your questions around Bitcoin, how to buy and sell cryptocurrency, and what your safest and best investment option is.
It’s a very highly anticipated episode, so get ready to go virtual.
Guest bio:
Jimmy So...
2021-05-051h 03
Struggle To Strength PodcastMental Health Tips with Archie “The Feelings Guy”Episode 21 is here and this week the boys get into ALL the feels as they sit down with the one and only Archie Messersmith-Bunting, the infamous Feelings Guy (aka @archie_cares).
Today’s convo? It’s all about self-care, battling that negative self-talk, and how to support your people when they’re struggling most. Giving Archie a rating of 10 out of 10, today’s ep is unquestionably Josh’s favorite to date—and honestly we don’t disagree.
Be ready to conquer all that negativity people, ‘cause it’s time to go IN.
Guest bio:
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2021-04-2856 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastWeight Loss, Dieting, and Gut Health w/ Kara GossEPISODE 20: This week the boys are joined by all around badass human, Josh’s Teammate & Boardroom Buddy, Kara Goss (aka @karagoss_rd) of Kara Goss Nutrition and Fitness.
Talking Kara’s experience as a registered dietitian in the fitness coaching space to some sh*tty (but appropriate) convo about gut health! The crew sits down for some valuable discussions ya’ll are gonna want to hear—all while bustin’ myths and misinformation you’ve been led to believe. Plenty of takeaways in this one folks, so prepare to get informed.
It’s episode 20, time to TUNE IN.
2021-04-2158 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastOwnership and Lifting Heavy w/ Coach KylieEPISODE 19: This week the boys do some 'Kibitzing' with the one and only Kylie Larson (aka @kyliefityoga), Josh’s longtime client and the founder of Live To Get Lean. Today’s discussion? It’s all about ownership, baby.
The crew sits down to discuss how achieving your goals can be far easier than you’re probably making it out to be, and how much you can accomplish by putting in some effort and shifting your mindset. With a little bit of tough love, the three share their advice on exactly how to realize your potential and modify your ment...
2021-04-1446 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow To Make Sure You're Healthy - Part 1 (Blood Sugar & Insulin)Let's talk Fasted Blood Glucose & Insulin Sensitivity in today's deep dive! This is Part 1 of an ongoing theme of How To Make Sure You're Healthy.
The boys sit down for a comprehensive discussion about tracking fasted blood glucose levels, insulin sensitivity, and other markers to ensure that you’re living your healthiest life. While answering Travis’ burning inquiry on how to prevent the inevitable and die slower (and more gracefully), Josh provides a detailed breakdown of different methods to measure your health, what each means, why they’re important, and how the biofeedback they give pertains to your ov...
2021-04-0750 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastFit Shaming And How To Handle Haters w/ Kylie UpLiftsThe future is lookin’ bright AF this week as the boys sit down with their homie and Josh’s teammate Kylie Kaiser, aka @Kylie_UpLifts. With their stunna shades on and absolutely no time for the haters, the trio discusses everything from fat-shaming to fit-shaming, and everything in between. Get your blockers on; it’s episode 17 and the haters are outside the club.
An online health and fitness coach since 2018, Kylie Kaiser is also the owner of Kylie UpLifts, a company specifically focused on helping women, primarily beginners, get started with their fitness journeys. Kylie also founded her ow...
2021-03-3145 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastTips For Growing An Instagram Page w/ Brittany CrispThis Wednesday the boys catch up with their longtime friend Brittany Crisp to get the inside scoop on everything Instagram. With over 500k followers, B_Crispin has mastered the social media platform and is here to provide some valuable insight!
Today we talk about:
Brittany's story, how she started an instagram page and her rise to insta fame
How to work the algorithm and tips for growing an instagram page
The life of an IG model, only fans, dealing with haters, and much more
If you’re at all looking to expand your presence on the...
2021-03-241h 22
Struggle To Strength Podcast3 Things You're Not Doing That Are Holding You Back From SuccessThis week the boys sit down to discuss three strategies Josh uses with all of his clients to get bad-ass results without forcing them to sacrifice their lives, or the foods they love most! These three strategies apply to everything in your life, from physique enhancement to focus and efficiency. These strategies will improve your life and ensure you will crush it in all things mind, muscle and money!
PLUS Travis drops a secret bonus strategy bomb at the end of the episode that blows Josh’s mind so make sure to listen all the way through! Thing...
2021-03-171h 05
Struggle To Strength PodcastHow To Make A Difference W/ Bryan Saint-LouisThis week the boys get the incredible opportunity to interview Bryan Saint-Louis of the Make A Difference Podcast (a.k.a. @Madcasters) and man does this guy have a remarkable story to share.
Bryan BLS, aka "The Bodybuilding Pastor" is such a genuine character, and it definitely shines through. He’s a truly an inspiring dude with a phenomenal story, and we 100% guarantee this episode will fill your cup.
We cover a lot of topics today from:
Bryans personal story of Struggle growing up in NYC and losing his daughter
How he has been ab...
2021-03-101h 03
Struggle To Strength PodcastNot Safe For Work W/ Drake PetersonIn today’s episode the boys sit down to interview the hilarious Drake Peterson of the band @Iration.
Drake is a podcast personality and co-host of the @drakeandjimmyjjewshow, as well as an entrepreneur with his own media company. Get ready for some wildly entertaining and NSFW conversations around Drake’s background, the future of the music industry, how he pivoted through COVID to put himself in the best position he’s ever been in, and how he has grown his podcast to the top of the ranks.
Show Contacts:
@draketrumpetjam (personal)
@iration (band)
@drakeandjimmyjew (podcast)
...
2021-03-031h 05
Struggle To Strength PodcastWithout Struggle There Is No Strength w/ Kenny and SarahIn today's episode the boys talk to Kenny & Sarah Lipton, two coaches who have overcome struggle and adversity in their lives to find their passion and build their business. They are honestly two national treasures!
Today we go into everything from:
The adversity and terrible accidents they experienced
The struggles they've overcome
How to pull the trigger and leave your "comfortable", "safe", corporate job and follow your passion
How to battle the nay sayers
How to battle internal and external doubt, and the loneliness that comes with entrepreneurship
How they found their PASSION in the fitness indust...
2021-02-241h 08
Struggle To Strength PodcastWhy Your Tribe Is All ImportantToday the boys talk about why your tribe is ALL IMPORTANT to your success, your life, your happiness - and why your PEOPLE are your POWER.
In the first 10 minutes:
Josh’s recent trip to Texas and upcoming trip to Florida to spend time with his bodybuilding team (Team Mihaley) and his business team (Team Jason Phillips) and how it has inspired him and why it's all important
The power of spending time around other people who are crushing it and driven to accomplish the SAME GOALS you have
If you spend your time around 5 millionaires yo...
2021-02-1737 min
Struggle To Strength Podcast10: How to fake it till you make it, managing multiple businesses, utilizing mentors, setting goals, cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms... w/ Justin JonesToday's episode is a conversation with the uber talented jack of all trades Justin Jones! This episode is jam packed with info, honestly, you might want to grab a pen and paper.
Justin is a serial Entrepreneur currently primarily involved in:
Aktion Coffee and Supplement Company, working with Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and a number of amazing humans creating cutting edge coffee and health supplements.
That Curious Jones Podcast interviewing a wide range of high level guests.
Software Sales Consulting for SAAS products.
Today we dive into:
First 20 Minutes:
Getting injured and making a...
2021-02-1058 min
Struggle To Strength Podcast9: Why To Leave Your Comfort ZoneToday is a short episode! We talk about a couple topics that have been bothering us lately. We don't have all the answers, but maybe we can figure them out together:
Imposter Syndrome
Why your comfort zone is killing you and how to get uncomfortable
First 10 Minutes:
What is imposter syndrome?
What is your comfort zone?
Why your comfort zone is killing you!
Where do the negative "voices" in your head come from and how do we "deal" with them?
We even had imposter syndrome about THIS EPISODE. We don't have all the answers, but hey...
2021-02-0326 min
Struggle To Strength Podcast8: How Struggle Leads To Strength w/ Anthony SpadaTrigger Warning: This episode has some heavy subject matter around bullying and mental health.
Today we have on the one and only Anthony Spada of The Ace of Spada podcast to tell his story about the struggles he went through and how it built the strength he has today.
Anthony is crushing it with his Podcast and coaching business, and has had big names on his show including (links below):
Jordan Syatt
Erin Diamond
Jordan Dugger
Mind Pump Radio
Anthony's story is a perfect example of STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH - so please listen an...
2021-01-271h 11
Struggle To Strength Podcast7: Why DIETING Is Making You Fat And What To Do InsteadToday we clear the air and talk about how Weight Watchers, Atkins, Keto, and the general practice of "dieting" is making people fat and unhealthy.
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life....
2021-01-2046 min
Struggle To Strength Podcast6: Lessons Learned From Fighting w/ Alex RoblesAlex Robles is a former Team USA Taekwondo Competitor and state champion. He did Olympic Taekwondo for 29 years. He also has a degree in Neurological Biology. Today he is a Combat Fitness and Nutrition Coach in Denver.
Today we dive into:
His life growing up fighting in California, and 29 years of Olympic Taekwondo
The lessons he's learned fighting, how he's helping people today as a coach, and why maybe everyone should fight just once
Boxing For Parkinson's Program, and how boxing can help people with dementia
Coaching kids with martial arts and developing discipline and respect
Eac...
2021-01-131h 18
Struggle To Strength Podcast5: An Open Conversation On Finding Your PassionToday we shoot the shit and chat about finding your passion. Why is it important? How does it happen?
We dive into:
“The pain of discipline is far outweighed by the pain of regret”.
How you can make money doing anything.
Creating a sense of urgency for yourself to make a change.
The power of seeing a path and finding a mentor.
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passi...
2021-01-0657 min
Struggle To Strength Podcast4: Crossfit or BodybuildingIn today's episode we learn ALL about:
The difference between CrossFit and bodybuilding.
Do you need carbs? Do you need fat?
How to get started with each and find a good coach + red flags of a bad gym
CrossFit was made to turn every day people into athletes. Bodybuilding was made to make every day people look like a movie version of an athlete. Which one would you prefer?
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to...
2020-12-301h 16
Struggle To Strength Podcast3: Should You Try A REVERSE DIET?In today's episode we learn ALL about:
What is a reverse diet, and what are the tell tale signs that you might need one?
Why would you choose a reverse diet, and the amazing effects it has on the body!
A number of actionable and easily implemented steps to getting started!
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.
2020-12-241h 09
Struggle To Strength Podcast2: The VEGAN “Strongman”! Plant Based Diet & Lifestyle w/ Tony MeitinIn today's episode we learn ALL about:
Optimizing health and fitness through plant based nutrition.
Favorite foods, supplements, and where to shop.
A number of actionable and easily implemented steps to being more plant based!
But wait, can you get enough protein? Our guest Tony does! In this episode we go into a deep dive on the diet and lifestyle of a Vegan Strongman.
Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, f...
2020-12-091h 20
Struggle To Strength Podcast1: How To Quit Your JobStruggle to Strength Podcast, Episode 1 - how to quit your job
This is the first episode of the new Struggle to Strength Podcast! Struggle to Strength is about two long time friends who quit their jobs to pursue their passion and build their businesses.
What the podcast is about:
Documenting their journey while they build their brands together.
Researching and discussing how to optimize your mind, muscle and money.
Interviewing amazing guests for information and tips relating to fitness, growth, and business.
Who we are:
Josh Levine - Owner | Josh Levine Fitness (Instag...
2020-12-0246 min