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About the Episode This is that time of year when you've probably decided to sit down and focus on your goals, and how you want to show up in the world. Many people usually take this time to work on their fitness goals. After binging at holiday parties for weeks they've had their eye on 2022 to take their health back…then, they'll probably quit going to the gym in February and go back to exactly what they did last year. In this episode, we get some advice on how to make sure you don't repeat that cycle and fall into the same trap. We're joined by Allison Jackson. She is a NASM-certified personal trainer, Precision Nutrition-certified coach, and pro masters figure competitor. Allison is also the host of the Fit to Lead podcast…and so much more. We've never been big fans of New Year's resolutions because we believe that change happens when you decide to take action on your goals…not some arbitrary date on a calendar. However, we do believe there is something significant about the start of a new year. It's a symbolic chance at a restart, a clean slate…simply starting over on things that matter to us. Join us as we set new goals for ourselves and teach you 5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Wellness in the new year (SPOILER - There's actually way more than 5)! What We Discuss With Allison: 8:08 gender differences in training 9:49 Calorie and macro tracking 11:34 Keeping a calorie deficit 14:14 Building a better mindset 18:08 Habit stacking 20:12 There are no quick fixes 21:06 Macro priorities 21:50 The scale is a liar 23:21 Better body composition 24:51 The 80/20 rule 26:44 Mom guilt 27:34 Hypnotherapy 29:34 Get away from your desk Opt-In If you want a partner in the process to reach whatever goals you've set for yourself this year, we'd love to have you join us in our Facebook Group! We also want to encourage you to click the subscribe button to be notified as soon as new episodes go live. If you like what you hear, we'd be so grateful for your review! Your reviews play a HUGE role in helping others find The Fit Mess in the search results. And you just might get a shout-out in a future episode! Resources: Guest Website Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Ryan Holiday is a writer and media strategist. When he was 19 years old, he dropped out of college to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power. He had a successful marketing career at American Apparel and went on to found a creative agency called Brass Check, which has advised clients like Google, and many prominent bestselling authors, including Neil Strauss, and Tim Ferriss. Holiday is the author of several of our favorite books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and Stillness is the Key which have sold millions of copies in dozens of languages. In this encore episode, we talk with Holiday about his book "Lives of the Stoics." Holiday and co-author Stephen Hanselman present the fascinating lives of the men and women who worked to live by the timeless Stoic virtues of courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom. The fascinating mini-biographies illustrate powerful, centuries-old lessons that still serve as beacons to a more principled life. Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Naturally, anyone who'd say that tapping different parts of the body can be an alternative therapy for anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some other conditions would seem silly to whoever would listen. Jeremy and Zach, too, would totally agree if they didn't experience it themselves. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Dr. Katie Nall puts Zach in a real-time EFT tapping session. In addition to her demo, Dr. Katie also talks about how EFT tapping proves to be more effective than cognitive behavior therapy, quantum memory, and her many client stories that show how EFT tapping works. Find out Zach and Jeremy's experience with EFT tapping in this episode of The Fit Mess with Dr. Katie Nall! Reinterpreting The Body's Energy Pathways Around the 1990s, the Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT tapping was first introduced at Stanford University by an electrical engineer. The proponent was Professor Gary Craig. Before EFT was developed, Gary avidly observed the methods of psychologists and psychiatrists when treating patients with mental issues like depression. When traditional talk therapy didn't seem to work, these experts tried a different technique from Chinese traditions. The experts that Gary observed started interacting with the energy pathways found in the human body. They saw through research that tapping different points of the body helps the clients with more effectiveness than talk therapy. As an engineer, these energy pathways looked like electrical circuits to Gary. From there, Gary combined his observations from psychology experts with his discipline as an engineer and what they learned from Chinese medicine. Thus, EFT exists. Find out how EFT tapping works from Dr. Katie Nall in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Dr. Katie Nall: Whether it is content or inspiration, Dr. Nall provides a memorable experience for the audience. The purpose of the keynote is to move the audience in a direction, and Dr. Nall prompts and reinforces sustainable movement. Contact her for details on availability and custom approaches to your needs. Within organizations, Dr. Nall is effective in moving individuals toward change. Understanding different approaches to change and assisting others in embracing benefits are one of her specialties. When your group is looking for an energetic, intelligent, effective trainer, contact Dr. Nall to discuss details. Many challenges are best served individually. Whether a client can benefit from increased communication skills with DISC Personality training or barrier reduction through Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Dr. Nall works one-on-one to assist others in moving to the next goal. Working with Dr. Nall can be life-changing. Call her for details. Outline of the Episode: [01:07] What happens in EFT tapping? [03:48] What is the Emotional Freedom Technique all about? [06:01] Tapping – before and after as seen through MRI scans [10:33] Dr. Katie Nall shares a client story [15:49] What are quantum memory and quantum tapping? [19:20] Zachary goes into tapping with Dr. Katie Nall [25:38] After tapping different points of the head, face, and body, affirmative talking follows [29:49] The process called secondary gains [32:22] A study by an Auburn University professor [34:24] What happened when Jeremy went on a session with Dr. Katie Nall Resources: Guest Website Call Dr Nall! 772-480-0541 Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Every success leaves hints and clues. That's why people study other people's successes because there are patterns in it that can be copied. Those patterns trace back to momentum, consistency, routines, and the difficult first steps that successful people had to take. It applies even to workouts. Someone who can do a hundred reps of burpees first had to start with one. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Ken Wimberly shares his key principles to success. Ken talks about how one can discover their 'why' in life, why accountability is a fundamental piece to success, his routine of constant exercise, and the app he created that captures moments, memories, and lessons that anyone can pass on to their loved ones later on in life. Find out how you can discover your 'why' in this episode of The Fit Mess with Ken Wimberly! Why Accountability Matters When Ken started his commitment to working out every day, he had no one but himself for accountability. He liked it that way. It was Ken's way of proving that he could set it straight with himself. When he started progressing, people noticed and sought his help. He shared techniques with them as well as his own fitness goals. What Ken started later gained attention from his circle of people. From there, a text thread was formed. In this thread, the goal was accountability. They started off with just three people. Then more people started joining in. The thread became a group of four, then five, then six. Because more people decided to join what they started, Ken's text thread had to move to Telegram to add people more easily whenever. In this Telegram group, they share screenshots, workouts, and updates of each other's routine. Ken's friend, one of the members of his accountability group, is now preparing for a walking event in April. Find out how Ken impacts lives with the power of stories in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Ken Wimberly: Ken Wimberly is the founder and visionary behind Legacy of Love, Inc. He is married to his soulmate, Amber, and has three children, Grace, Knox, and Kai. Ken has had a 20+ year entrepreneurial journey. He founded (2010) and grew KW Net Lease Advisors, a commercial real estate brokerage firm headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. He is a founding partner (2018) in Laundry Luv, a chain of laundromats with a mission to educate, equip, and inspire those in the communities where they serve. He launched a Keller Williams Realty franchise in Abilene, TX, in 2015 and served as Operating Principal through 2020. Outline of the Episode: [01:32] How do you have a clear vision of where you want to go? [03:11] The Beauty of a Mind Map [06:05] If you make the hard little steps your daily habit, you win! [09:21] Ken Wimberly – on training with progression and the plan to work out every day [12:25] Ken's approach to accountability and how it expanded on to others [15:47] Ken Wimberly's Key Principles to Success [20:49] How does one discover their 'why' in life? [24:10] Impacting the world through the Legacy Journal App [29:01] Stories can be one of the most valuable things you can share with someone you love [32:19] The Power in Stories Resources: Legacy Journal App Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Download the Legacy Journal App on Google Play and App Store Now! As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Not many people have heard of neurofeedback and fewer have tried it. But as you're about to learn, it's basically like taking your brain to the gym. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Michael P. Cohen shares how he got involved with neurofeedback from a result they experienced firsthand in the family. He also talks about his professional advice to those who aren't yet ready to experience neurofeedback and the reason why you shouldn't be afraid of undergoing sessions. Find out what you can expect from neurofeedback in this episode of The Fit Mess with Michael P. Cohen! A Client's Neurofeedback Experience In the episode, Michael shares about a client he once had. This client was a 49-year-old engineer who had worked for his company for around eight years already. Despite his age and nature of work, a particular trait made him very unique to Michael. He was very anxious. Michael recalls how this client would react scared to very common questions that he asked. And the client didn't even deny it. He admitted to feeling scared. Michael considers this client as someone socially withdrawn. After a few more digging into the client, Michael decided to put him under 15 sessions. The sessions were most probably conducted twice every week. Fortunately, as the sessions went on, changes started to manifest on the client. One time, this highly anxious grown man crossed Michael in the hallway and gave him a big enthusiastic "Hey Michael!" That simple gesture almost made Michael fall to the ground. Hear about Michael's advice to those who aren't ready to experience neurofeedback yet in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Michael P. Cohen: Since 1996 Mike has devoted his life to learning about, using, teaching, and perfecting the art and science of neurofeedback and biofeedback. In the process of helping thousands of adults and children, he's become one of the most sought-after experts in the U.S. on the topic. Over the years, Mike has built upon his ever-expanding knowledge base to acquire and offer a wide array of the best technology and training approaches in the profession. Besides providing multiple biofeedback and neurofeedback modalities, he offers several types of the latest brain maps in his clinic (the technology is ever-evolving, and he evolves along with it). Mike frequently takes on the most difficult cases, often referred to him by physicians, mental health care practitioners, and other neurofeedback providers who have done all they can. His caseload is a mix of simple and complicated situations involving anxiety, depression, concussion syndrome, and TBI, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and attention issues, sleep, memory loss, and much more. Mike has spent the past 25 years researching the brain, neurofeedback, and human behavior across multiple disciplines. He takes that near-encyclopedic knowledge and integrates it into his powerful and unique approach to brain health. A passionate teacher, Mike offers sought-after in-person and online neurofeedback courses. They're attended by healthcare professionals from the U.S. and numerous foreign countries, many of whom he has mentored. He's a frequent speaker at healthcare conferences and medical schools. Outline of the Episode: [01:39] Your brain often autocorrects you [05:38] What Neurofeedback is like [08:05] Neurofeedback – What is the best exercise for your condition? [11:45] Can you be sore from working out your brain? [16:19] Neurofeedback merely helps you practice what you need to practice [18:30] How neurofeedback affected Michael's father [21:51] Michael's experience with a socially withdrawn client on neurofeedback [26:08] How effective do results last? [30:51] Michael P. Cohen – Advice from a neurofeedback expert on what to practice Resources: Website International Society for Neuroregulation & Research As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Don't lie, you know you avoid conflict. Conflicts in our closest relationships are scary because so much is at stake—if the conflict doesn't end well, we could lose our marriage, our family, or our job. Most common guidance on conflict resolution focuses on resolving the conflict while overlooking the dynamic of the relationship that created it. But that common guidance doesn't work, because that old cliché, it's not you; it's me, well it's actually true. In this episode we talk with Jayson Gaddis. He is a global leader on interpersonal conflict, a popular podcaster, and founder of The Relationship School, an organization dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and teams get to the bottom of their deepest conflicts. Gaddis shares the street-level relationship skills that are not taught in school and he demonstrates exactly how we can get to zero—which means we have successfully worked through our conflict and have nothing in the way of a good connection. His book GETTING TO ZERO: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships, explores how looking inside yourself opens the door to see why conflict emerged in the first place, along with how to take responsibility for your role in the conflict and even grow through it. Gaddis also offers tools to calm yourself and the other person when in conflict, explains how to listen better and how to speak better, and shares tips for if you get stuck or people won't meet you halfway.

"If we can cultivate not taking things for granted now, we are going to be so grateful when this is over because we will bring such joy to the other things in life." - Kristi Nelson Feeling grateful for life, your home, family, and friends may not come easily this year. But in the new book - Wake Up Grateful - author Kristi Nelson gives insight into what it truly means to be grateful. Rather than focus on finding happiness in every moment, Nelson encourages you to embrace the entirety of your experience, just as it is. In this encore episode, we talk with her about her experience as a 25-year Stage IV cancer survivor, which challenged her to find gratefulness even in the face of daily despair. She shares how you can learn what it means to live gratefully and bring awareness into every moment of every day. We have had a collective wake-up call this year with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on every part of our lives. Events like this bring the important things in life into perspective. Despite the challenges and anxiety 2020 has brought to so many lives, Nelson shows you how to uncover and cultivate gratefulness through questions for reflection, daily exercises, and perspective prompts for appreciating the fullness of life as it is, right now. About the author: KRISTI NELSON is the executive director of A Network for Grateful Living. She has a master's degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and has spent more than 30 years in nonprofit leadership, development, and consulting. She has worked at the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and the Soul of Money Institute. Kristi is a Stage IV cancer survivor who cherishes living among friends and family in western Massachusetts. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Whatever has happened to you, it does not have to define you...it is not who you are. The world may know Chris Duffin as "The Mad Scientist of Strength," but you wouldn't have ever guessed that if you saw the scrawny kid skinning rattlesnakes and chasing dragonflies in the early '80s. The story of his unconventional life will take you from gripping tales of murder, trauma, heartbreak, and survival deep in the Pacific Northwest wilderness all the way to an idealization of the self-made man—still flawed, but never broken. In this episode, you'll follow one man's journey into the darkness of his own heart and witness the transformation of alcoholism, pain, and defeat into vision, character, and victory. Through Chris's powerful self-realization, you'll see how the human spirit can be either shackled by circumstance or freed from it. Strength and Reinvention: the Eagle and the Dragon. Are you ready to walk through the fire and make your vision a reality? In this episode, you'll learn: How to harness motivation to manifest your will The importance of mindset and setting goals when it comes to leadership and motivation. Why introspection is a powerful tool to develop of personal vision Strategies for intentional and effective goal setting How to achieve excellence while balancing extremes Resources: Website Facebook Instagram As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners have a chance to win a $1700 prize pack from Inside Tracker. Sign up now! No purchase necessary! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] Don't forget to join Zach, Jeremy, and the rest of the community in The Fit Mess Community on Facebook. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Yoga isn't for everybody. But if you listen to experts and yoga gurus, often, you'll hear them say that it's something everybody should try for themselves. But why? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Annie Appleby speaks about her own experience with yoga, how yoga changed her life, what yoga's primary purpose is, why you should definitely give it a try, and the story behind how she patented and trademarked the Yoga Force Mat. Find out the primary purpose of yoga training in this episode of The Fit Mess with Annie Appleby! "Yoga just isn't for me!" When Annie first started yoga, she hated it too. Annie was so hesitant to try yoga out at first when a dear friend invited her because she thought it just wasn't going to match with her personality. Annie revealed to us that she's a solid Type-A. For her, someone who runs, does marathons, and has the personality of twenty people just wouldn't be able to find satisfaction in yoga. But despite that, her friend got her to join a session. In class, the yoga teacher advised Annie to give it four sessions. If by the fourth session she still struggles with it and hates it, she shouldn't continue. Annie listened and gave it a chance. By the second try, she hated it. By the third, she still hated it, and she'd also talk a lot in class. Annie observed a significant shift when her yoga teacher helped her focus on her breathing and less on talking. When she started giving more attention to her breathing compared to how opposed she was to doing yoga, that's when it really started to make sense. And just like what her teacher said, the fourth try worked. Find out how yoga influenced multiple aspects of Annie's life in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Annie Appleby: When Annie Appleby first became addicted to yoga in the late 80s, she was frustrated by the lack of hip, fun, comfortable clothing in which to practice it. By 1995, it seemed the only solution would be to found her own company. This entailed contacting clothing manufacturers and dye houses and handling sales, packing, and shipping, entirely out of her condo in LA. A bit much for one person, perhaps, but from these modest beginnings, YogaForce has developed a legion of fans. In addition to yoga studios, health clubs, and spas, Annie's clothing and her patented A-Line Mat have been carried by more than 350 retailers, including Bloomingdale's; Nordstrom; Paragon Sports; The Cleveland Clinic; Sports Club/LA; Equinox; Select Four Seasons, select Ritz-Carlton Hotels and select Joie de Vivre Hotels; Oshman's Japan; Fitness Town Canada; Kitson; Fred Segal; AMAZON; HSN; and YOGAFORCE.COM. Moreover, her brand has been featured in more than 50 top television shows, major movies, and celebrity closets. Outline of the Episode: [01:45] Yoga – you'll hate it at first [03:36] It's such an incredible lesson for life outside of yoga [06:57] What is the real target of yoga training? [09:21] One simple way to start valuing yourself [11:23] Annie Appleby – on her first experience trying yoga [15:08] How did the Yoga Force Mat start? [18:10] Boys are into yoga now too! [21:07] If yoga is challenging, why should you try it? [23:58] Is yoga enough? [27:37] Where should someone interested in yoga start? Resources: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners have a chance to win a $1700 prize pack from Inside Tracker. Sign up now! No purchase necessary! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] Don't forget to join Zach, Jeremy, and the rest of the community in The Fit Mess Community on Facebook. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Emotional eating and obesity root deeper than what's easily visible. But because it's always just about the food and weight, the solutions we come up with are typically only focused on the symptoms and not the deep-rooted causes. For those who battle food dependence, this becomes the point to stop and settle. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Tricia Nelson talks about her proven steps to battling emotional eating, the healthy balance between weight loss and body positivity, the purpose of the PEP Test, and the reason why most diets fail. Can your attitude towards food be hereditary? Find out in this episode of The Fit Mess with Tricia Nelson! Emotional Eating – Where Does it Come From? When asked if emotional eating is a learned behavior or something inherited through DNA, Tricia answered it can be both. When Tricia's parents were still kids, they too had a propensity to gain weight fast. They were naturally chubby kids, and they had a really slow metabolism. Because of this, it also became effortless for Tricia to gain weight when she was growing up. As a result, at a very young age, Tricia was considered bigger than her contemporaries. Tricia's early childhood is just one demonstration of how 60% of emotional eating correlates to heritability or inherited genetic markers, as per one article from VitaGene. This natural trait also gives evidence to her reaction to sweets and alcohol. When Tricia consumes sweets, it's very easy for her to overeat. When she indulges in alcohol, blacking out happens very quickly. If paired with the culture of soothing kids with food, emotional eating becomes a very tricky condition to do away with that can be passed down from one generation to the next. Find out from Tricia if you're an emotional eater in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Tricia Nelson: Tricia Nelson is an internationally acclaimed author, transformational speaker, and emotional eating expert. She has been featured on dozens of radio and television networks, including FOX, NBC, CBS, KTLA, and Discovery Health. Tricia has successfully helped hundreds of people overcome a variety of eating disorders and addictions. Tricia attended Amherst College and began her career working at the Seattle Art Museum. While in Seattle, she began working with a spiritual healer, Roy Nelson (who would later become her husband), who helped her recognize and heal the root causes of her addictions. By creating a lifestyle steeped in positive self-care, self-love, and improved self-esteem, Tricia was able to stop drinking and overeating. She has maintained a fifty-pound weight loss for close to 30 years now. Tricia has spent the past three decades studying the addictive personality and shares her findings in workshops and retreats both in-person and online. Many doctors, psychologists, and other health practitioners benefit from her insight about what drives people to overeat and how to stop. Outline of the Episode: [01:06] Jeremy and Zach – on experiences with emotional eating [04:11] Food as a source of comfort [07:51] Tricia Nelson – I was a miserable yoyo [11:03] A lot of people think only the obese indulge in emotional eating… [15:01] Quelling emotions with food can grow into a monster that's hard to stop [19:29] Our misconceptions about body positivity [22:30] The acceptance and resignation in dealing with obesity and transformation [26:42] Tricia's Six (6) Self-care Success Secrets [30:30] What is the PEP Test? [33:54] Where can you start in your better path towards fighting emotional eating? Resources: Website Podcast Are you an emotional eater or a food addict? Find out from Tricia now! Also, join Tricia and others on The Secret Sauce to End Emotional Eating Facebook Group. As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] Don't forget to join Zach, Jeremy, and the rest of the community in The Fit Mess Community on Facebook. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Looking back at your own milestone can reveal things about where you started and what took you to where you are now that you might've already forgotten. The glory moments, losses, and sometimes even the old pain. If 'your pain is your superpower' is true, then where do we start? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Jill McAbe speaks about the great opportunity in hurting, how to reverse-engineer success, what she learned about the concept of leadership in relation to having followers, how purpose is defined, and as well as every insight from her book It's Go Time! Not feeling great about where you are? Then, listen to this episode of The Fit Mess with Jill McAbe! The Buffet of Life Sometimes, understanding things like purpose, mission in life, and values can be complicated when you're young. But in this episode, Jill explains why that's normal. Because you're still growing and have not seen half of your life yet, it's totally okay to not know everything crucial to your purpose. At least not yet. Jill uses the metaphor "buffet of life" when describing life's experiences. For someone who's already had more experience in life, their table would generally be more full or many in number than someone young. And because there's more at their table, they have more to reassess when identifying the experiences that gave them fulfillment. These experiences will help them better figure out the situations in their lives that gave genuine happiness, value, and the feeling of fireworks. For someone younger, this is also why it's essential to continuously put yourself out there. Exploring different things can expose you to many POVs that you can't learn if not firsthand. Listen as Jill McAbe talks about why having a list of your stories is vital to soul searching in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Jill McAbe: Jill McAbe—bestselling author and celebrated coach in business success, strategic planning, finding purpose, and the science of high performance and change. Jill has helped generate over 100M for her clients, impacting thousands of people worldwide by doing business that uplifts us and creating emotional and financial prosperity. Frustrated by the absence of business methods for expertise-based entrepreneurs who want to create time for life, in 2018, Jill launched BOOM U, an incubator and training company for professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want to start and scale businesses that make them feel alive and inspired. Jill has dedicated her career to the science of turning dreams into reality. Her best-selling book, It's Go Time, now available in bookstores, is your go-to source for starting and scaling an expertise business. It's Go Time teaches everyone a scientific process for figuring out what you want and how to achieve it. Outline of the Episode: [01:57] Zach's career and value mismatch [04:04] Jeremy – on reverse engineering your definition of success [07:39] Success and happiness are destinations [12:21] Jill McAbe on entrepreneurship, wealth, and happiness [16:00] There's almost no uncontested advice about leadership [19:17] Purpose creates an intrinsic sense of enjoyment [23:48] Why is it sometimes hard to see your purpose? [29:17] The realm where you need to work with someone else [32:01] How do you go down a better path? [36:25] Growth happens in the friction points Resources: Jill McAbe | Website LinkedIn Instagram Grab your FREE copy of It's Go Time!, Book by Jill McAbe + A FREE Breakthrough Call: https://www.jillmcabe.com/fitmess?r_done=1 As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

The word 'biohacking' doesn't sound simple at all. A lot can agree to that. But did you know that biohacking is also done in so many simple ways? Although the real question now is, will it really help? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Mads Friis talks about the power of curiosity, why common sense is not common practice, the pros and cons of neurofeedback, and biohacking: the complicated and easy parts. Get to know the crazy results from biohacking in this episode of The Fit Mess with Mads Friis! Happiness: An Incremental Thing As the host of the podcast GrowthIsland, Mads talked a bit of his own experience regarding the many tips and tricks imparted to him by guests. Because the common theme of the show lies in self-development, Mads' guests vary in field. From professors, psychologists, coaches, to entrepreneurs, GrowthIsland has heard it all from everyone. Despite that, Mads admits that he can't help but sometimes want more wisdom from guests. When he asks questions like, "what advice can you give to achieve happiness?" often, the answer is elementary. He can't help but want more than just hearing stuff like 'be easy on yourself.' He needed more; until it really hit him. Sometimes, we just overcomplicate things. Mads realized that the pursuit of happiness starts with what's fundamental. True enough, happiness would be tough to achieve if one only sleeps five hours a night. That's fundamental! Listen as Mads shares his life's most iconic influences in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Mads Friis: Mads is a happy camper who tries to live life to the fullest. He has always been interested in personal growth and high performance, from playing different sports at a high level from a younger age to discovering books by the Dalai Lama to Anthony Robbins. The journey led to Mads completing a Bachelor in Business and Psychology at Copenhagen Business School and a Master with a semester studying Psychology at Harvard University. In his extensive research, Mads has found that many of the resources focus 80% on the problems we are facing and only 20% on the solutions. He wants to flip this statistic around. The constant curiosity to learn more and desire to contribute to a more positive and fun way of learning about these subjects is what drives most of his work. Outline of the Episode: [01:01] Self-help books are just so popular! [03:15] The self-help that works for others may not work for you [08:17] Why did Mads Friis get into the self-development space? [09:02] Perspective is everything! [12:37] People struggle with applying basic things in their lives [16:07] How can someone become driven in nature? [19:23] Who are Mads' inspirations in life? [21:25] About a study on a biohacking technology in Israel [24:15] The benefits of Neurofeedback [27:51] One straightforward form of biohacking Guest Resources: Website LinkedIn Instagram As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

We all know that diet takes up more of the pie than work-out when it comes to building our ideal physique and health. But with the amount of complexity and misinformation we constantly face when it comes to managing the food we consume, how efficient can we be when taking our diet seriously? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Award-Winning Chemical Engineer, Three-Time Champion Fitness Competitor, Christine Hronec talks us through BMRs or Basal Metabolic Rates, weighing scales, how protein is calculated, her rule of thumb for calorie burning and the critical mindset to have when exploring weight loss. Find out how to go past the complexity of health building in this episode of The Fit Mess with Christine Hronec! Do Dietary Supplements Work? The answer is yes, of course, they do! The results are undeniable if we look at people who understand how they work and know how to use them. Although, Christine admits that there's also a lot of nonsense going around in the dietary supplements industry. It's common, and a lot are not reaping the benefits they need from it. This is due to good marketing. As somewhat of a tip, in the episode, Christine clarifies one idea that can help us move away from all the non-sense in the business of diet. When taking dietary supplements, it's essential to understand that dietary supplements allow you to get the nutrients you need that are otherwise hard to receive from whole foods or from whatever is only available to you. Knowing this helps us make more informed decisions regarding what we need and do not need when it comes to the food and dietary supplements we take. Listen to Christine Hronec as she talks more about the mindset of health building in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Christine Hronec: Christine Hronec is a food scientist, chemical engineer, fitness champion, and founder of Gauge Girl Training (25+ million views on YouTube and 40,000+ success stories). Christine has been featured in Forbes and Huffington Post, and on Extra, Fox News, and CBS. Outline of the Episode: [01:54] Nutrition, for some, is just very complicated. [04:02] There's a lot of misinformation out there about the food we're eating! [08:20] We can be the experts of our own bodies. [13:52] Why do we need dietary supplements? [15:19] There are plenty of sources for plant-based protein. [22:33] Are numbers the most important when it comes to weight loss? [25:00] Is it 70% diet, 30% workout? [28:55] The '100 Calories Per Mile' Rule [32:58] How important is the mindset to change? [36:03] First step: Just show up! Resources: Christine Hronec's Website Gauge Girl Training on YouTube Christine Hronec's Instagram Calculate your macros in 10 easy steps! Download your FREE Macros Blueprint NOW! As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Since the invention of the light bulb, human beings have been spending more and more time indoors. We're increasingly locked inside, staring at screens, surrounded by artificial light. As a result, we are hidden from natural light sources that can improve our mood and make us much healthier and more resilient to diseases. That's why our guest this week has worked with engineers to develop devices designed to provide an enhanced Red Light Therapy experiences. Dr. Mike Belkowski is the founder of BioLight and host of the Red Light Report podcast. In this episode we talk with him about why red light has the ability to boost mitochondrial health and heal the body at a cellular level. Dr. Belkowski doesn't only rely on his own products for healthy light exposure. He suggests getting outside in the morning when the sun is rising to try sun gazing. As the name suggests, sun gazing is the practice of looking directly at the sun to connect with and soak in its powerful energy. Some people who practice it say it boosts their energy levels reduces stress and helps them feel more grounded, centered, and positive. That may be because sunrise is when there's the highest proportion of natural red and near-infrared light. Sungazing can be done during sunset as well, but the benefits are not believed to be as powerful. So give the episode a listen while you watch the sunrise and soak up that free red light therapy, and a multitude of internal physiological benefits. There's the cascade of events that happens when your eyes are exposed to that red and near-infrared light in the morning. So that's super important, but also it's free...just like this episode! Dr. Belkowski will also be speaking at the Biohacking Congress this month. We'd like to invite you to attend in person in Miami or watch a live stream. It's going to be a life-changing weekend with 25+ world-known speakers on Biohacking; 20+ Health companies, ecological products, digital health devices; 200+ onsite attendees; 1000+ online guests. Get 50% OFF to both Onsite and Live Stream admissions with promo code HACK50. To purchase tickets, go to https://biohackingcongress.com/." Outline of the Episode: [1:52] Join the meditation challenge [4:06] Zach's red light therapy experience [5:33] Red light therapy's positive effect on mitochondria [13:47] Different types of red light [17:17] Dangers of EMF (electromagnetic field) [20:52] Biolight products explained [23:02] Different benefits of red light therapy [25:36] Treating mental health disorders with red light therapy [30:28] Free alternative red light therapy sources [35:38] Sungazing experiences Resources: Guest Website As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Facebook - Follow us here and join our new Facebook Group. This month we are pushing each other to develop and maintain a consistent meditation practice. Group members get free and deeply discounted access to meditation tools like Headspace, Balance and Healthy Minds. Website Twitter Instagram YouTube Our email address is: [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

It is alarming how easy body-shaming becomes a topic for teasing and bullying to little kids. With peer pressure, its effects can be more damaging to the mind of someone innocent. But how can we adults protect them from this if we struggle with it? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Emily Lauren Dick talks about her book Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body and what it tells us about body positivity and the steps we can take to make it practical in our daily lives. The episode also tackles the role of media in the issue, how it affects both women and men, and how your body perception can affect your parenting. Find out how a healthy body outlook is defined in this episode of The Fit Mess with Emily Lauren Dick! One Move Toward Body Positivity For Emily, there are countless ways where one can move toward body positivity. Focusing on non-physical achievements, dressing comfortably, and talking to a therapist are just a few of the many steps people can take to nourish a healthier outlook of their bodies. But aside from the ones she mentions in her book, Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body, Emily decides to take this movement forward through one particular step. She wants advertisers to take accountability for the images they show. By partnering with the organization Live Life Unfiltered, they plan to soon launch a campaign called 'Show Me Unfiltered.' This campaign will take after the law in France, effective in 2017, that required commercials to use disclaimers for any sort of image that is digitally altered. Being the leading source of oversexualized and unrealistic models of what a person's body should look like, especially a woman's body, this big move is a demand of transparency for mainstream media. The law being successful in France is proof of how it can possibly be done anywhere. Listen to Emily Lauren Dick as she talks about how health isn't only physical in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Emily Lauren Dick: Emily Lauren Dick is a body image expert and activist who is committed to making girls feel comfortable in their own skin. Her book, Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body, is the number one resource for young adult women who desire to redefine and understand true beauty. Emily believes that educating young people about body image, teaching resiliency, and normalizing real bodies is critical in combating negative thinking and improving self-esteem. Emily holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree in Women Studies and Sociology from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. She is also a self-taught professional photographer who has photographed hundreds of women, including all of the young women included in her Body Positive book. Emily is the Marketing Manager for her family's pizza business and considers herself a dreamer and "wearer of many hats." Emily lives with her children, husband, and dog in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Outline of the Episode: [02:10] Children listen more to what you do than what you say. [06:51] About the book Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body [08:29] The media sells the female image all while sexualizing it. [14:13] Health is not visible! [16:25] Your body will always change because it adapts. [20:47] What Emily's Ten Steps to Loving Your Body is all about [23:59] What is thinspiration? [29:13] Pressure to get jacked: How can we improve ourselves without changing ourselves? [32:40] If your young kid is asking for Tiktok, that's serious! [35:31] Zach's vegan approach to normalizing cholesterol levels. Resources: Guest Website Emily Lauren Dick on Instagram Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body [email protected] As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

The path to wellness can't be achieved through just one thing. It can't be done by just working out, and it can't be done by just meditating. Being healthy is about doing many different things for your physique, health, and especially your mind. Today, we are joined by someone who did all those. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Coach Kayla Marie talks about the role of 'confidence' in body development, why yoga is a great place to start holistic wellness, why sticking with it helps do the inner work, and more about what you need to hear to feel good about your body and self. Aside from yoga, learn where your wellness work needs to start in this episode of The Fit Mess with Kayla Marie! Movement is basic At one point in the talk, Zach remembers an injury he once had. It was a weird injury on his back, and it caused him to be bedridden for four days. Because it was on his back, he felt pain even when doing the most basic things... After recovering from the injury, Zach saw the value of his body. He started appreciating walking down the stairs, playing with his daughter, and doing other everyday activities even more. These things seemed nothing significant to him before. But because, for a time, he experienced how it's like to not be able to do them despite how minor they are, Zach sees the value better in having that ability. For Kayla, moments like that are where movement becomes medicine. When we realize how that fundamental thing may not be so fundamental to some people, especially those permanently disabled, we become more aware of its real powers and purpose in our lives. As a result, we become less likely to take it for granted. Find out how you can start moving toward a body that you love more with Kayla Marie in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Kayla Marie: Kayla is the owner and head coach at CrossFit for the People. Through a passion for movement and enabling others to use fitness as a means to pursue excellence by realizing their potential, Kayla loves helping others to grow past their comfort zones and accomplish things they never thought possible. Kayla believes CrossFit offers an opportunity to continuously seek out ways to be better; this is the reason she opened CrossFit For The People, a space for people to show up, work hard, and be their best selves. When she isn't at CFTP, you can find Kayla teaching yoga at The Hot Yoga Spot, walking her two dogs Segway and Scooter, spending time with friends and family, and constantly looking for new ways to experience life from all angles. Outline of the Episode: [01:56] Zach on why yoga is soooo helpful [04:36] How did Kayla Marie get started in the health and wellness space? [08:01] Crossfit can also be your yoga! [12:52] Movement is such a fundamental ability that most people take for granted. [16:00] Eat real food and be aware of what your body needs and doesn't need. [19:51] You can do it, and you belong as long as you start now! [23:43] The issue of confidence can sometimes be weird. [27:35] Do you have to devote a lot of time to become healthy? [31:38] Some people have struggles we're not aware of. [36:06] Eat the cake and be kind to yourself! Resources: CrossFit For The People Hot Yoga Spot As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

What do you feel when you think about your favorite relaxing music, when someone calms you with touch, or when you receive a warm hug? It's soooothing, right? Well, what would you think about having something that you can wear, and does all of the mentioned above? Interesting! In this episode of The Fit Mess, Dr. David Rabin talks everything that you should know about Apollo Neuro – the stress-soothing invention that buzzed everyone during the pandemic. As we go along with what we can expect from Apollo, Dr. Rabin also explains vibrations, the causes of restlessness, what current events should remind us about, the quick tips to relieve you from stress, and so much more. Hear about why Apollo Neuro is groundbreaking in this episode of The Fit Mess with Dr. David Rabin! Are you confused? During the show, Jeremy asks Dr. Rabin a very interesting question. He wondered if the body would go into a confused state if the device was put on 'relax' mode and at the same time, iconic hard-rock songs by Foo Fighters were to be played. For Dr. Rabin, this question opens up an essential point. He answers the questions with a "yes" and proceeds to explain that this is precisely how most people experience stress on a regular basis. It all starts with a confusing mix of signals. He describes how the scenario in the question can be compared to a lot of our day-to-day situations. Mixed signals, for example, happen when you simultaneously try to focus on an important report and think about your other reports that are overdue. When these mixed signals happen, your brain and body cannot pinpoint the orientation that it needs to be in. And when this kind of state continues, as a result, restlessness happens and can give birth to a lot of other chronic discomforts. Find out the quick ways to help you battle your stressors recommended by Dr. David Rabin in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Dr. David Rabin: Dr. David Rabin, MD, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health-tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade. He is the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & relaxation, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain. Dr. Rabin is the Medical Director of the Apollo Clinic. Dr. Rabin has always been fascinated by consciousness and our inherent ability to heal ourselves from injury and illness. As such, he has specifically focused his research on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance use disorders. Outline of the Episode: [02:10] How do Zach and Jeremy use the Apollo Neuro band? [07:15] What is the Apollo Neuro? [11:04] The Apollo Neuro's 'Social and Open' mode [12:55] Does Apollo Neuro replace the need to train yourself in certain social situations? [15:33] Are we looking to treat trauma and stress the right way? [19:18] The effects of physical vibrations on the skin [21:00] Confusion results in restlessness. [25:21] Tapping, EFTs, and the Apollo Neuro's goal [27:40] What should the last year and a half remind you about as a human being? [31:50] Quick tips to ease your stress [35:26] What can people expect next for Apollo Neuro? Resources: Website LinkedIn Instagram Get to know a calmer, more mindful you by checking out: Apollo Neuro - Get 10% off! As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Every individual carries a level of intuition. In fact, it can even be measured scientifically. But how can your intuition, or sensitivity and such, play a role in your life? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Courtney Marchesani talks about the book she authored entitled Four Gifts of the Highly Sensitive, the four types of highly sensitive people, how sensitives can channel their sensitivity, and as well as the uncanny story of how she discovered her intuitiveness. Before and after the interview, Zach and Jeremy also talk about the value of listening to one's inner voice and how always powering through life isn't always going to power you through. There is a ton of value about sensitivity and what it can mean to you in this episode of The Fit Mess with Courtney Marchesani! A Hundred People and a Japanese Puzzle When Courtney was asked whether high-sensitivity can be developed consciously or not, she brought up a study conducted by Dr. Garry Nolan of Stanford Institute to highlight an idea. Every human being has intuition, but to what level for every individual is what differs. In the study, Dr. Nolan gathered one hundred participants to engage with a Japanese Puzzle as his small sample. These individuals weren't just picked randomly. The test participants were considered 'high performers' in their field, be it in business, health care, labor, and so forth. After the test, participants were examined through MRI Machines to look at their neuro-anatomy. When the scan was completed, the images of the participants' brains showed a different appearance compared to the average brain. These results produced more potential when the brain scans of the participants were compared to those of their family members' and revealed a similar appearance in brain neuro-anatomy. For Courtney, this hypothesis is a slice into how an individual's thinking process, sensitivity, and patterns can be genetically pre-disposed. Find out about The Four Types of Highly Sensitive People from Courtney Marchesani in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Courtney Marchesani: Courtney Marchesani is the author of Four Gifts of the Highly Sensitive and developer of the Highly Sensitive Gifts Test. Named as the 2017 Hay House Writer's Workshop Award winner, her insights into sensitivity help readers identify their gifts of intuition, empathy, vision, and expression to maximize their potential, while also learning how former trauma may have shaped them. Courtney's health and wellness coaching style focuses on holistic medicine and finding balance while living with sensitivity. Since sensitivity is closely interconnected within the nervous systems and brain functioning, it is not something to "get rid of." Her empathic style emphasizes nonjudgement and acceptance, learning how sensitivity's silent effects can impact mental, emotional, spiritual health and wellness. Outline of the Episode: [01:51] Being in a different place doesn't always quiet the negative voices that question you. [04:56] Get intentional with your schedule and activities! [10:08] The story about how Courtney discovered the power of her intuition [15:31] Courtney Marchesani – on connecting the dots of intuitive phenomenon [19:36] What are Intuitives? [21:25] What are Empaths? [21:55] What are Visionaries? [22:49] What are Expressives? [26:42] Can high sensitivity be considered as a defense mechanism? [28:42] A study on the natural neuro-anatomy of intuitive people by Dr. Gary Nolan [34:28] How can someone highly sensitive not live in chaos? [37:41] Sensitive people are always focused on other people. [43:12] A panic attack during a yoga session Resources: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Also, read Four Gifts of the Highly Sensitive, Book by Courtney Marchesani! As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Wearable fitness trackers. Everyone's got one these days…or maybe more than one. You can use them to keep tabs on everything from calories to steps to the amount of water you drink. But are you keeping track of your sleep? Not just how much, but how efficient your sleep is to help you recover and be ready for the challenges of the day ahead. That's the promise of the Oura Ring. It's been around for a while but the company behind it is really picking up steam and this week we talk with its CEO, Harpreet Singh Rai. He explains why the ring is a powerful device to help you reach your goals and keep you looking good while you do. In this episode you'll learn: What heart rate variability is and why it's an important health marker What sets the Oura Ring apart from other fitness trackers Tips to improve the quality of your sleep Simple changes to make your sleep more efficient How tracking your sleep may prevent the spread of illness Links Mentioned in the show: Oura Ring InsideTracker - CLICK for 25% OFF!

In this episode, we talk with the very energetic owner and founder of ENERGYBits, Catharine Arnston. She started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and was advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her recover. We explore how Catharine's desire to help and her keen research skills helped her discover the powerful potential of algae and what it may be the next great superfood. In this episode you'll learn: The health benefits of spirulina and chlorella Why algae is a misunderstood and nutrient-dense superfood How spirulina could replace a number of supplements you take every day The difference between toxic algae in local waters and the algae you should be eating How to use algae for more energy and better recovery Links mentioned in this episode: ENERGYbits (Use Promo Code FITMESS for 20% off) InsideTracker Biohacking Congress in Miami (Use Promo Code HACK50 for 50% off tickets) Seaspiracy Film

KETO, South Beach, Atkins, Paleo, Mediterranean, vegan, vegetarian…figuring out which diet is right for you is enough to drive you insane. You've likely tried 1 or more of them with varying results. Our guest this week says all of them have some aspects that will work for some people but not others...and that all of them are often missing a key ingredient that could help you achieve your fitness goals while remaining sane. We are joined by Jonathan Bailor. He is the creator and host of the new film "Better." In this episode, he shares how personal tragedy led him to dedicate his life to finding a better way to eat, think, and live, and one that reverses the causes and symptoms of top risk factors for COVID complications and death: Diabetes and obesity or has he calls it "DIABESITY." In this episode you'll learn: Why calorie counting doesn't work What most diets get wrong Simple ways to improve your diet What your body weight set point is Why "diabesity" is one of the greatest medical health crises the world has ever faced. Links mentioned in the show: InsideTracker - 25% OFF! Better Movie Athletic Brewing Company

Our guest is Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. She is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist and author of: Whole-Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life. In this episode, she explains why we have much more power over what is going on inside of our brains than we have ever been taught. When we understand our Four Characters we gain the power to choose who and how we want to be in every moment regardless of our external circumstances. Dr. Jill also debunks the myth that we use only 10% of our brain as well as the idea that our right brain hemisphere is our emotional brain, while our left brain houses our rational thinking. Her first book "My Stroke of Insight" spent 63 weeks on the NY Times bestseller list in 2008. You may also recognize her from the first TED talk that ever went viral on the internet, where she detailed her profound experience with her stroke. That TED talk has now received over 27 million views. In this episode you'll learn: The 90-second rule to a peaceful mindset Healthy Ways To Cope with difficult emotions. How sleep, movement, good nutrition, and quality connections with friends can add quality to our lives. What the Brain Huddle How to choose who and how we want to be How to Become Acquainted With Your Own Four Characters How we can use our Four Characters to help us manage our emotional reactivity gives us the power to control how we feel at any given moment. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: InsideTracker Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's Website Athletic Brewing Company

There's a famous scene from Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade where, in his quest for the holy grail, he must make a leap of faith by stepping out onto what turns out to be an invisible bridge to cross a bottomless pit. He clearly has his doubts and knows if he's wrong it will cost him everything. But if he trusts his faith the reward will be immeasurable. He takes that first most important step and then the rest of the path becomes clear… That scene is a great analogy for what has been happening recently in our lives and that of our guest. His name is Neil Seligman. He is a leading Mindfulness Expert and Inspirational Speaker, and the founder of The Conscious Professional, a Mindfulness, Resilience, and Wellbeing Consultancy. In our interview Neil shares insights from his own personal journey to help you trust your instincts and take a leap of faith. In this episode, you'll learn: How to trust your inner voice Why it's important to get out of your comfort zone Why mindfulness and meditation can help you find purpose How your past can help you create your future How to overcome challenges on your path to change Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

Eating healthy meals and getting proper nutrition and exercise can be overwhelming. Too often we grab the nearest packaged snack from the pantry or skip a workout because we're just too busy or unmotivated. So, what do you do? For answers to these common difficulties, we turn to our guest this week, Karina LaMarr. She is a Chef Nutritionist, and Culinary Educator, a Master Herbalist, and is certified in Sports Medicine. She shares a variety of tips to overcome the obstacles that get in the way of your wellness goals. In this episode, you'll learn: Why donating blood is not only helpful but healthy! Tips to overcome depression How to let go of what's holding you back Why diets are temporary How to eat for your body's needs Why your scale is a liar Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

You don't have to be a world-class athlete like Tom Brady, Serena Williams, or Chris Paul to experience the benefits of a plant-based diet. But the example they set sure makes a compelling case that it might be worth trying if you want to improve your physical performance and recovery. That's the assertion made by our guests this week. Matt Frazier is the founder of No Meat Athlete and author of The No Meat Athlete Cookbook. He is a marathoner and ultrarunner, whose life as an endurance athlete changed when he found that he could run longer and faster on a plant-based diet. Robert Cheeke is the founder of Vegan Bodybuilding and is a two-time natural bodybuilding champion and has followed a plant-based diet for more than twenty-five years. Together, they are the Authors of The Plant-Based Athlete: A Game-Changing Approach to Peak Performance. They share with us tips and strategies that have helped some of the world's most competitive athletes perform at the top of their game...and how those same strategies can improve your performance. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a plant-based diet is suitable for building muscle How to be a successful plant-based athlete Why the fastest growing food trends in America are meat and dairy alternatives How a plant-based diet can boost your energy, stamina, and overall performance. Tips and tricks to starting and maintaining a plant-based diet Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

Hallie Bateman is is an illust-writer based in Los Angeles. She is the author of "DIRECTIONS: Really Good Advice for Getting from Here to There." In this episode, we talk with her about following your intuition, overcoming doubt, and what it means to truly be alive. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you should follow your intuition How art can help you heal and connect with others Why overcoming doubt is important How to learn to love yourself Why you should not be embarrassed - ever Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

Greg Everett is a national champion weightlifting coach, a documentary filmmaker, and the author of "Tough: Building True Mental, Physical & Emotional Toughness for Success & Fulfillment." We talk with him this week about what being tough truly means, and why it matters. He shares practical tools and advice that will help to build confidence and create disciplined habits to support your goals. Breaking down the stereotypical image of what "toughness" usually looks like, he shows us a better and more complete picture and how to get there. In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to be tough How to stick to your commitments Why it is important to be tough What you can learn from your emotions How to build character Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

Our guests this week are Peg Donahue and Madeline Gerwick. In their new book, "Money is an Energy Game" they argue that money IS energy, and your bank account is a reflection of your energetic money imprint. These two women are experts at "playing the energy game" in their own lives and advising others. Madeline Gerwick is renowned internationally for her annual Good Timing Guides, advising businesses and investors on advantageous astrological cycles; and Margaret "Peg" Donahue, MBA and former college educator, has used these techniques to grow a successful and fulfilling Feng Shui practice. In this episode, you'll learn: What a positive money vibe is and what contributes to it What blocks someone's ability to attract money The most common ways we push money away from ourselves Top techniques for attracting money Why beliefs are encoded in your language. Why telling negative stories decreases your prosperity Resources Guest Website: https://moneyisanenergygame.com/ Fit Mess Toolkit: https://www.thefitmess.com/p/affiliates/

Kelsey Darragh is a comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker who you've probably seen producing hundreds of videos on the internet. While she built a massive following and fanbase online, Darragh was quietly dealing with major depressive disorder, panic attacks, and chronic pain. In this episode, she shares her struggles with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the shit they don't tell you in therapy about anxiety disorder, panic attacks & depression. In this episode you'll learn: Why mental health is a lifelong journey The difference between healthy and debilitating anxiety Why mental health should be taught at a very early age How to change your relationship with anxiety Why curiosity is key to managing mental illness Resources: Guest Website: https://www.kelseydarragh.com/ Fit Mess Toolkit: https://www.thefitmess.com/p/affiliates/ Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/fitmessguys/

"Jane The Virgin" star Justin Baldoni explains how his new book, "Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity," helps readers think outside of the traditional definition of masculinity. Baldoni's ultimate goal is to share the connection and joy that can be found for anyone who identifies as male on the journey away from "enough." A journey instead to masculinity that is undefined, complex, sensitive, open, and rooted in the connection between the head and the heart. In this episode, we discuss: What is man enough? What It Really Means to Be Brave How the effects of traditionally defined masculinity have become one of the most prevalent social issues of our time. Strength and vulnerability, female empowerment, relationships and marriage, racial justice, bullying, gender equality, body image, work-life balance, and fatherhood. The Body Issue: From Head to Toe and All Parts Between Raising Children When We're Still Growing Up Ourselves Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

You don't need us to tell you that food is important for health, mood, and mindfulness. The tricky part is figuring out which foods to eat and when to eat them. This week, Dr. Teralyn Sell, Psychotherapist, and Brain Health Expert joins us to talk about the connection between your food and your mood, and what to eat to promote overall health and wellness. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your morning coffee is making you more tired Which foods to eat to improve brain and mental health How stress affects your brain Ways to combat stress naturally Why the best rules are sometimes having no rules Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

Stress. We have all have it. Work, family, friends, pandemics... it seems as if our collective stress levels have seemed to hit an all-time high throughout this past year. While stress seems like an inevitable, natural response in our everyday lives at this point, it is important to know that it is actually wreaking havoc on your overall health and wellness. Dr. Vikki Petersen is co-founder of Root Cause Medical Clinics. She's a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Chiropractor, and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She shares 5 facts to know about stress and its effect on health and what you can do to combat it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Stress Causes a Major Imbalance in the Sympathetic & Parasympathetic Nervous System Why Stress Prevents Production of Sex Hormones How Stress Inhibits Melatonin Production Why Under Stress, Your Body Eats Up More B Vitamins and Nutrients How Stress Lowers Your Immune Response Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

In this episode, we're joined by Shaun Rawls. He is the author of "F-It-Less: 18 F-words To Reframe And Repurpose Your Life." We talk with him about how to examine your own life--to see if it is one you've consciously crafted or one you simply allowed to unfold. To truly listen to your heart and gut, and to honestly acknowledge the areas of your life where you've compromised love and happiness for money, safety, security, or--worse--fear. Learn why saying "F-it!" doesn't always mean you are giving in or giving up. With the right tools, it can actually mean you are ready to pursue a better life--one of greater ease, meaning, and purpose--a truly "F"-It-Less life. In this episode, you'll learn: Why 'fine' - the enemy of 'fantastic' How to silence the voice that tells you you're not enough What "reframing' is, why it's a must and how to do it What is 'floating' and why is it critical to your mental health? Why we adapt when we shouldn't What is so great about forgetting? What an 'inside out life' is—why you want it and how you get it Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

In this episode, we're joined by Karen Eldad. She is the founder of With Enthusiasm Coaching, a Leadership Psychology Expert, and host of the Coached Podcast. We talk with her about getting curious about who you are, why you do what you do, and how to do what you want to do next. She'll challenge what you think you know about money, success, relationships, love, parenting, politics, personal development, and get you to stop chasing stability. In this episode, you'll learn: How to get really clear on what you want and why you want it. Why your comfort zone is holding you back. How to get rid of what's been blocking you. What the Laws of Attraction are. How to see the fullness of your potential. Why no goal is too big. Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

In this episode, we're joined by Erica Mather. She is the author of "Your Body, Your Best Friend: End the Confidence-Crushing Pursuit of Unrealistic Beauty Standards and Embrace Your True Power." We talk with her about how breaking free from the cultural messages that feed negative body image and stand in the way of becoming your most authentic and radiant self. In this episode, you'll learn: How body image shapes mental health and wellness The power of healthy body image on physical fitness and strength How to feel comfortable and confident in your own skin Why your thoughts and feelings about your body affect the way you relate to the world. How to let go of unrealistic beauty standards The benefits of these sustainable lessons for maintaining a healthy body image How to love your own body Resources Guest Website Fit Mess Toolkit

In this episode, we're joined by Jodi Cohen. She is the author of "Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body." We talk with her about using essential oils to tackle many of the common effects connected to brain fatigue: anxiety, crankiness, depression, loneliness, lack of sleep, and an inability to focus. As the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, Jodi combined her training in both nutritional therapies and in aromatherapy to create a catalog of utterly unique, proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. In this episode, you'll learn how Essential Oils can: Optimize sleep Enhance brain flow & circulation Fuel the brain with energy Calm inflammation Amplify & activate healing Ease Anxiety and Depression Improve Focus Resources Guest Website Guest Book Fit Mess Toolkit

In this episode, we're joined by Steve Cook. He is the author of "Lifeonaire: An Uncommon Approach to Wealth, Success, and Prosperity." We talk with him about why so many of us blindly pursue financial wealth, thinking that money will reward us with what we want. He wants to help you discover that your heart's desire is to become more than just a Millionaire…he wants to help you become a Lifeonaire. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you should rely on your Vision when you lose your direction. How to finetune the art of counterbalance. Why you should ask yourself: "I could do more, but should I?" How not to beat yourself up when you can't get everything done in a day. How to stop fretting about tomorrow and start looking forward to it. Why you shouldn't overly rely on technology to help you create more time. How to figure out what you can control. When you simply cannot change things, how to go with the flow. Resources Guest Website Free Lifeonaire Book Fit Mess Toolkit

In this episode, we're joined by Ashra Bennett. She is a Certified Executive Transformational Coach & Mentor. She has helped hundreds of thousands of people change their lives by separating themselves from the past to stop being defined by it. Ashra provides insights for growth, healing, and creating a path to overall wellness. In this episode, you'll learn: How to make lasting changes for the better What our thoughts and beliefs do to our bodies The benefits of breathwork How to separate yourself from your past Why there is hope for a more peaceful future How to stop yourself from slipping back into bad behaviors Resources GUEST WEBSITE The Fit Mess Toolkit

In this episode, we're joined by Stephanie Wagner. She is a board-certified health and wellness coach with a passion for mindfulness and meditation. She shares tips and techniques on using mediation as a way to achieve your goals. We also discuss how the mind can be trained to be more focused, calm, and resilient through meditation training. In this episode, you'll learn: How the mind can be trained to be more focused, calm, and resilient. The science of why meditation works Why mindfulness improves everyday personal and professional stress. How to use mediation to achieve your goals The difference between meditation and mindfulness Resources 'Train You Mind" kickstarter class on April 14 (PROMO CODE: FITMESS - SAVE $50) Healthy Minds App Guest website

Our guest is Dr. Josephine Worseck. She has a Ph.D. in molecular biology and works as a naturopath, Wim Hof trainer, yoga and meditation teacher. In 2016 she supervised a scientific study on the Wim Hof method and later became the first female German-speaking certified Wim Hof trainer. She also the author of the new book The healing power of cold: Use cold to strengthen the immune system, reduce stress and become more efficient (German Edition). In this episode you'll learn: How to use the Wim Hof breathing method Why science supports the Wim Hof Method How Breathwork Benefits the Mind, Body, and Spirit The benefits of cold therapy How to safely practice cryotherapy Who should practice the Wim Hof Method Resources: Dr. Worseck's website Book: The healing power of cold: Use cold to strengthen the immune system, reduce stress and become more efficient (German Edition).

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Judson Brewer. He is a renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist, and director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center. We talk with him about his new book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. He shares why anxiety can become a 'habit loop' and offers ways to break it In this episode, you'll learn: Simple ways to break a bad habit How our habits influence anxiety Why willpower isn't enough How to hack your brain's reward system Simple steps to overcome anxiety and addiction How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear Resources Dr. Jud's Website Book: Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind Apps: Eat Right Now / Unwinding Anxiety / To Quit

In this episode, we're joined by Brooke Alpert. She is a certified holistic cannabis practitioner, a nationally recognized nutrition expert, and a best-selling author. She is the founder of B Nutritious, a private nutrition counseling and consulting practice in New York City. She explains why and how CBD can be used to treat anxiety, chronic pain and even help with weight loss. In this episode, you'll learn: How CBD works Where CBD oil comes from Why CBD helps with anxiety How cannabis can help with weight loss Why using CBD won't get you fired How to treat pain with CBD Resources WEBSITE: https://dailyhabitcbd.com/ GET 30% off your first order with PROMO CODE: FITMESS

In this episode, we're joined by Fitness Transformation Specialist, Maverick Willet. He is the founder of Maverick Online Coaching. He shares tips on how to lose weight without dieting, achieve your dream body, enhance your quality of life, feel your best, and get your confidence back! In this episode, you'll learn: Why diets don't work How to shop for healthy foods Why weight loss is so hard How caloric awareness can build the body you want Why the Keto Diet isn't a long term solution The difference between weight loss and body composition Resources Guest website DM Maverick on Facebook or Instagram with the promo code "FITMESSPODCAST" to save 20% on his 1:1 Transformation Coaching program.

In this episode, we're joined by Ava Rockwell. She is the founder of the Rockwell School of Holistic Medicine. She shares tips on managing stress, treating the root cause of common ailments, and important supplements to consider to boost your immunity. In this episode, you'll learn: What is Spiritual Medicine The benefits of NAC What iodine supplements do Differences between holistic medicine and conventional medicine How stress affects weight loss Resources: The Rockwell School of Holistic Medicine Use the Promo Code "FITMESS" for 50% of the Iodine course. Books referenced: Be Here Now It's Here Now (Are You?)

In this episode, we're joined by Jaya Jaya Myra. She's a published author and speaker on natural health, wellness, spirituality, and mind-body wellbeing. Her new book is The Soul of Purpose. She shares tips on how to discover life's purpose and how it's foundational to improve or maintain physical, mental, and spiritual health. In this episode, you'll learn: How to find your unique purpose through your life experience The direct connections between spirituality, purpose, and health. How to turn new routines into healthy habits What you can drink every day to boost immunity and manage stress How Jaya Jaya Myra healed herself naturally from debilitating fibromyalgia How to get back on track with your New Years Resolutions Resources Book: The Soul of Purpose Guest website

In this episode, we're joined by Clinical Nutritionist, Marie Ruggles. She is the author of the book Optimize Your Immune System: Create Health and Resilience with a Kitchen Pharmacy. She explains how to make a food-as-medicine pharmacy accessible to everyone, no matter your budget. In this episode, you'll learn: About the three phases of immune support The first steps to take if you think you've been exposed to a sick person What a "kitchen pharmacy" is and how to build one What you should be eating or drinking every day to boost your immune system How long it takes to boost your immune system naturally How to boost your immunity without busting your budget Resources: Book: Optimize Your Immune System: Create Health and Resilience with a Kitchen Pharmacy Guest Website

In this episode, we're joined by Becky Rapinchuck. She is the creator of the wildly popular cleaning website, Clean Mama and author of the book "Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home." She shares systems and rituals to transform our homes into clean, organized, and comfortable spaces. This important information comes at a critical time when we are all spending more time doing more tasks at home. In this episode, you'll learn: How disorder and messes affect our mental health Recipes for safe and effective home-made cleaning products How to get kids to help with chores Why it's important to free up mental and physical space Cleaning routines for any schedule Resources Book: Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home Guest website

In this episode, we're joined by Bulletproof founder, and New York Times bestselling author Dave Asprey. In his new book FAST THIS WAY: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be, Asprey asks readers to throw out the rules they think they know about fasting and shows us how to easily do it without facing down cravings and how we can radically reframe our relationship with food to seriously upgrade our health, simply by conquering our fear of going without. In this episode, you'll learn: How to exercise while on a fast When to exercise while fasting How to hack your sleep for increased energy and reduced inflammation How fasting allows us clearer mental clarity Why you are more open to the world around you and to spiritual experiences while fasting Different types of fasting Resources Fast This Way

Jake Steinfeld is best known for his revolutionary take on home fitness and personal training through his "Body By Jake" programs. He is a leading advocate for workouts that people can do at home with little gym equipment, money, and time to stay in shape. With decades of experience under his belt, he offers great advice on nutrition and supplements to help you live a long, healthy, happy life. In this episode, you'll learn: Why exercise serves as a "vaccine" of sorts by strengthening your immune system. Why there is no better time than now to get fit How being physically active can relieve anxiety How exercise can help prevent a variety of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart disease How exercise increases energy, boosts self-esteem, and improves overall confidence. Resources: https://dontquit.com/

In this episode, we're joined by Steve Whitney. He is a SOMA Breath Master Instructor, Certified Vinyasa Yoga Teacher, and is trained in Vipassana, Buddhist, and guided forms of meditation. We talk with him about the benefits and science behind Breathwork and how to hack your physiology. In this episode, you'll learn about: Meditation and brainwave entrainment Healing the body from stress using visualization techniques Optimization of physical, mental, and emotional health How breathwork can aid positive self-development Immunity boosting How to process emotions, heal emotional pain and trauma Developing life skills Increasing joy and happiness Overcoming addictions Reducing stress and anxiety levels Releasing negative thoughts Resources Steve Whitney's website Daily Dose Breathwork Meditation! Meditation Link Masterclass! Instructor training (Discount code for $200 off! 200masterinstructor)