The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

6x Powerlifting champion C.T. Fletcher is the original Iron Addict - invincible - indestructible - unbreakable. The tough-talking, weight lifting inspiration to an entire generation has flatlines not once but five times and come back from death's door to tell us about it. When a heart attack knocked him to the ground, he thought it was lights out for good. The sheer will mirrored to him by his son and his unfaltering mantra of DON'T BREAK brought him back from the brink. People looked up to him and he would never let them down. Appreciate every day and every breath! LESSONS Going through difficult times can make you resilient The WILL to live is vital Appreciate every second Breathing should not be taken for granted Waking up in the morning is a gift Have an attitude of gratitude Don't Break It's not about you Don't waste one second of life This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com. LINKS Episode one "Don't Break" with CT Fletcher and Logan Aldrich https://youtu.be/fhyy-DI68k0 CT Fletcher's Website https://ctfletcher.com Q&A with CT Fletcher - https://life.spartan.com/post/ct-flet... GET SPROUTING: To buy a Spartan Up! Sprout Kit go to https://www.trueleafmarket.com/pages/... And use the code SPARTAN10 at check out to save 10%! TIME STAMPS 2:00 DUROLANE intro 3:30 Facing tough obstacles in life 5:00 A difficult childhood 7:30 Dealing with heart disease 10:30 The baddest man alive 11:45 Getting broken down 12:45 Becoming mortal 7:25 The will to live 20:45 GET SPROUTING with the Seed Huntress 21:20 DUROLANE break 22:45 Gratitude for the gift of life 25:20 Waiting for a transplant 28:00 Stickin around for a new heart 31:25 Not BREAKING 36:15 It's not about me 38:45 Joe's fired up 40:00 GET YOUR SPROUTS: 41:30 DUROLANE close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppo... Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena + Sefra Alexandra. Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are still social distancing. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Clay Guida is a UFC fighter with wins over Nate Diaz, Anthony Petis and RDA. He's the former Strikeforce World Champion and is set to fight in his 30th UFC fight this weekend. What really stood out to me was just how crazy Clay's path to UFC stardom was. As they say, life only makes sense looking backwards and that's definitely the case here. Really enjoyed this one. Hope you do as well. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Spartans, there are many challenges in this world that don't have a clear solution, this one does! The importance of food security and good nutrition has never been more obvious than in the last few months. Local access to healthy food can come from a lack of land access or resources. Sprouting seeds solves all of these problems! Seeds are inexpensive and with a simple jar and some water, wherever you live, in less than 4 days you can sprout some of the highest density, bioavailable nutrients there are! Everything that you put into your body is a choice. Raise your standards around what you eat and you will perform at a higher level than you have known. The seeds want to come alive and so do you! It's time to Sproutin' Up Sproutans! Doug Evans tells Joe De Sena how took responsibility for his own life, how he got off the fat, sugar, salt addiction, and finally how he became a guru of sprouting and how you can bring this powerful nutrition into your own life! LESSONS Sprouting is easy! Sprouts are the ultimate "superfood" Sprouting is affordable + accessible Sprouting increases nutrient bioavailability Eat local, nutritionally dense food Seeds want to come alive Eat sprouts daily What you put into your body is a choice This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com. LINKS To purchase Doug Evans "The Sprout Book," and buy a Spartan Up! Sprout Kit go to https://www.trueleafmarket.com/pages/spartan-podcast And use the code SPARTAN10 at check out to save 10%! True Leaf Market offers a huge selection of non-gmo, heirloom and organic seeds since 1974. In addition to vegetable, herb and flower seed, you can find specialty seeds like grains, microgreens seeds, sprouting seeds and growing starter kits of all kinds. *OFFER GOOD THROUGH 6/30/20 To learn more about seed conservation & Sefra Alexandra's endurance race expeditions as the Seed Huntress: www.seedhuntress.com TIME STAMPS 1:00 The Seed Huntress introduces this "seedy" episode 1:30 DUROLANE 3:00 Joining the 82nd Airborne Division 6:30 Finding his "Karate Kid" mentor 8:00 Addicted to fat, sugar + salt 9:30 Switching to a plant-based diet 11:00 Organic Avenue + Juicero start-ups 13:45 Living in a food "desert" 14:15 Welcome to SPROUTING 15:00 Bringing sprouting to the mainstream 16:45 Nutritional value of sprouts 17:45 Spartan sprouts! 18:45 Nutritionally dense, local food 19:20 Spartans, you can sprout anywhere! 20:15 Tools for sprouting 21:45 HOW to sprout 22:15 What happens nutritionally when you sprout? 23:30 Sprouting is easy ! 23:45 Visit www.seedhuntress.com to start sprouting! 24:00 DUROLANE Break 25:30 Universal truth: vegetables are good for you 27:00 Adding sprouts to everything 28:45 The vast genius and ingenuity of nature 30:15 Affordability of sprouts 32:30 The Sprout Book 34:30 Medicinal properties of sprouts 36:45 Eating to train 37:15 Raising your standards 39:00 Your gut microbiome 41:30 How to make the transition 44:00 Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress expresses her joy ;} ! 47:50 DUROLANE SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena + Sefra Alexandra. Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are currently sprouting. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Forrest Molinari is a 2x member of Team USA for our women's wrestling team. She's vying for a spot on the 2021 Olympic Team. She was fifth at both the 2018 and 2019 World Championships. She was also the 2019 and 2020 US Open champion. Originally based out of California, Forrest attended King University (Tennessee) and was living in Iowa City Iowa at the time of this recording. Enjoy it folks! Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

A 3 step framework. In life, there are countless opportunities to have hard conversations. Whether we are confronting a friend who is struggling with unhealthy behaviors, giving a review to someone at work who hasn't been meeting their benchmarks, or talking to family members about certain high-octane issues, we are never at a loss to engage in a conversation that requires courage. Today our own Dr. Lara Pence talks with Kwame Christan, the Director of the American Negotiation Institute, about his framework for how to have hard conversations. His three-step method will provide you with incredible tools that will equip you with greater courage and confidence in beginning these hard conversations about race, conflict and the importance of getting to the other side of difficult conversations. Right now, racial injustice and the topic of race in general is at the forefront of many discussions. Many are opting in, attempting to navigate their own experience while listening to the community at large. Others are opting out, unsure of what to say, stuck in analysis paralysis, and hesitant to contribute. The truth is, it's easy to opt out. But we are Spartans. We opt in when it's difficult. We move towards obstacles. We call in challenges. And this is no different. But it's helpful to have some tools to get us started. LESSONS Turn passion into persuasion Have the tools to have the conversation Create connection Understand the Compassionate Curiosity Framework Find confidence in conflict Acknowledge + validate emotions Get curious with compassion Engage in joint problem solving Seek to understand Acknowledge your own emotions Learn to respond versus react Look at conflict as an opportunity This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com. LINKS https://americannegotiationinstitute.com/ https://americannegotiationinstitute.com/justice/ TIME STAMPS 0:40 DUROLANE intro 3:00 The other side of difficult conversations 5:00 Where people are getting stuck 6:30 Tools to create connection + have a conversation 8:30 What's holding us back 11:00 Where to start - The Compassionate Curiosity Framework 12:45 What you can do to create change 14:30 Seeking to understand 15:00 DUROLANE Break 17:00 Moral licensing 20:45 Intent as a guide in conversation 22:00 Calling people out verse calling them in 23:40 The vortex of shame 25:45 The need for people to be understood 27:19 Micro-negotiating 30:00 Addressing concepts with kids + teens 35:00 Tools to practice 38:00 DUROLANE Close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Guest Host Dr. Lara Pence Joe De Sena, Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are currently social distancing. Synopsis – Dr. L & Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Patrick was 10 when his family fled Iran as refugees, and now owns one of the biggest privately held insurance companies there is. Patrick Bet-David and Joe De Sena talk today about the value of working hard and making your own way. After a stint in the 101 Airborne, he began his search for the right opportunity. He employed the "Blue Ocean" strategy and created PHP one of the fastest-growing companies in the financial marketplace. He has also become a powerful motivational voice with his Valuetainment YouTube channel taking complex leadership, management, and entrepreneurial ideas and converting them into simple life lessons. Toward the end of the interview, Bet-David shares his advice for getting through the current economic turmoil. He gives Joe a preview of the guidance in his upcoming book "Your Next 5 Moves." --- This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at the injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com. LESSONS Don't live as a victim Plan your next five moves Identify not just a good idea, but the BEST ideas Lack of movement creates overthinking LINKS https://yournextfivemoves.com/ https://www.patrickbetdavid.com SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena & Sefra Alexandra. Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are currently social distancing. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Andrew Huberman, PhD runs a neurobiology lab at Stanford University and talks today with Joe De Sena about the brain science behind many of our moods and behaviors. How can you trigger the chemical releases, naturally with behaviors, that will help you sleep better, control stress, and achieve more? It turns out napping is great for memory, recovery, and health, that a simple breathing technique can immediately reduce stress, and dopamine can help you achieve your goals. Dive into what your brain chemicals are actually doing and how to control your internal reward mechanisms. This episode is full of invaluable tips! LESSONS Biology is a process not an event Rest is what rewires your brain Napping makes you better Slow wave sleep = deep recovery Nervous system instructs the immune system Behavior, diet + supplementation are key Get sun in your eyes in the morning Avoid bright lights at night Exercise early in the day Learn what works best for you understand internal reward mechanisms Learn how to toggle internal switches Gratitude is a power tool of effort Laughter is powerful medicine View the horizon once a day This episode is brought to you by Honey Stinger. Visit Honeystinger.com and use code: HSSPARTAN2020 to save 30% off. LINKS Instagram: @hubermanlab http://www.hubermanlab.com TIME STAMPS 0:00 Sefra + Joe social distance intro this episode 1:15 HONEYSTINGER.COM intro 2:30 Neuroscience of napping 3:30 changing your brain & 3 types of rest 5:00 Slow wave sleep + deep recovery 6:00 Carwash for the brain 7:20 How to sleep better 8:20 Behvaior diet + supllemnation 9:20 Setting biological timers 11:40 why to avoid bright lights at night 14:30 benefits of evening light 16:20 patterns of 24 hour cycles 17:20 how diet effects sleep 19:20 Is melatonin good? 23:20 Fasting + it effects on sleep 24:45 Yoga nidra + respiration patterns 26:30 HONEYSTINGER.COM break 30:30 Working with military communities 34:00 Neural burn rate + neuro-chemicals 36:30 internal reward mechanisms 38:40 The how. 40:45 Gratitude vs. compliancy 43:30 Dopamine Reward Prediction error 47:15 Stress mitigation + horizon viewing 48:30 Optical flow 50:00 De-stress breaths 51:15 Joe + Sefra debrief about neural lessons learned 56:45 HONEYSTINGER.COM close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena & Sefra Alexandra. Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are currently social distancing. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Anthony Constantino is the co-founder of Sticker Mule, one of the fastest growing internet companies. They count Microsoft, Netflx and Twitter among their clients. In this episode, Anthony talks about how to use principles to guide decision making. Enjoy it folks! Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Fitness entrepreneur Hannah Eden, founder of PumpFit, arrived in America with a wild, dark destructive party streak. When she found CrossFit she was able to translate that obsessive behavior into something healthy and positive. Later she created her own program, accessible to all, called PumpFit. Hannah used painful events in her life to fuel her, pushing her limits in challenges like a human-powered 828 mile trip around Iceland. Today she is determined to help people become their best by using their energy effectively to attract attention positively and NEVER QUIT! How do you get started? Find a protocol - make a plan the night before for the day ahead, structure will change your life! Enjoy this episode, forget excuses, and always take time to focus on you! LESSONS Become who you are Attract attention positively Don't quit Use your energy effectively Transition negatives to positives Power through pain Find protocol , structure and a plan Always keep moving Take time to focus on you This episode is brought to you by Honey Stinger. Visit Honeystinger.com and use code: HSSPARTAN2020 to save 30% off. LINKS https://heftraining.com https://www.pumpfitclub.com TIME STAMPS 0:15 Social distanced intro 1:05 HONEYSTINGER.COM Intro 1:30 Interview begins with Hannah Eden 2:45 Hannah's road from rebel to fitness 4:45 Photography & a dark streak 5:45 Saved by CrossFit- the pivot 6:50 Negative attention vs. positive attention 9:00 Spartan & CrossFit as modern religions ;) 9:45 Transference of energy 11:25 Starting a functional fitness training space 12:00 HONEYSTINGER.COM Break 13:15 Creating a digital platform & training app 15:00 Running around Iceland's Ring Road 18:20 Using a negative to fuel positive action 19:50 Putting pain in a different place 23:15 Finding immense productivity during this "pause" 25:00 Stepping up to the plate and taking on new roles 26:00 Tips & tricks to stay motivated - forget the excuses!! 26:30 Sefra & Joe social distance discuss this great interview SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena & Sefra Alexandra. Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are currently social distancing. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Gene Zanetti is the founder and CEO of Wrestling Mindset, a mindset training company that works with wrestlers of all ages (youth - Olympians) to fine-tune the conversation that goes on between the ears. The focus of our conversation is how to avoid common mental pitfalls, such as self-pity, negative self-talk, and judging success based on wins and losses. Enjoy it, folks! Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Our society really struggles with comparison. We scan and we scroll through the social feeds of others and often wind up putting ourselves in a position of comparison. If insecurities within us get activated, which normally happens, we can wind up feeling pretty poorly about ourselves. There are a few things to do that can help you move away from comparison, including understanding it's root and really asking yourself what you're looking for when you find yourself going down that rabbit hole. LESSONS: Comparison can be a huge struggle for many of us and activate deep insecurities. Remember that comparison can be rooted in the initial need for belonging. If you are comparing, might you want to be connecting? Take a good look at your behaviors. You may need to hit the pause button on those that exacerbate comparing behaviors. Ask yourself, What am I really looking to find when I compare? SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

Dan Gable is the most popular American wrestler of all time. As a wrestler, he was undefeated through high school and college before losing his last collegiate match. He rebounded to win a world title in 1971 and the Olympics in 1972 without surrendering a single point. He was the head coach at the University of Iowa for 21 years and during that time, won 21 straight Big 10 titles and 15 NCAA titles. In this episode we focus on Gable's loss to Larry Owings and how that shaped and molded the rest of his career. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

On this special Mother's Day episode Joe De Sena talks with Janine Shepherd. She was training with the Australian Ski Team, positioned to be headed towards the Olympics, when a tragic accident sent her to a spinal ward for 6 months. She was forced to shift everything she thought defined her. She has led her life by the concept that a broken body is not a broken person. Through her dedication to Hope Theory- where hope is a cognitive skill- based on goals, pathways and agency- she guides us to cultivate resilience within ourselves. At the end of the episode hear what Joe De Sena and the rest of the Spartan Up team learned from their mothers! What does Janine advise to thriving in the difficult times we are facing? One way is to create goals with soul. You want to be striving towards something that you really look forward to and that has you racing out of bed. Be optimistic and have gratitude towards the work that you GET to do. Remember, those around you especially your kids are learning their models of resilience by watching you. Next - start your day with a gratitude practice. Morning is best because it sets your day on the right track EARLY. Then ask - what would make today great? An last, strength is not just about the body, it's truly about the mind. It's important to practice "self-compassion" breaks and realize that with dedication and positivity you can Accomplish anything. Janine has become a mother of three, an extremely accomplished pilot and a true shining beacon of resilience. Refrain your brain, develop a ritual of gratitude - especially for the mothers out there on this special Mother's Day episode! This episode is brought to you by ATHLETICBREWING.COM for free shipping on two six-packs or more LESSONS Strength comes from the body and MIND It's about what is inside Hope is a cognitive skill Children learn resilience from those closest to them Cultivate resilience within yourself Gratitude works Take self-compassion breaks It's about goals, pathways + agency Have things that you looking forward to Have a goal wit soul Social distancing is a privilege It's about optimism, positivity + gratitude If you can't change your situation- change your attitude! LINKS Save 20% on her course "Build an Unshakable Core" with code SpartanUp https://www.schoolforresilience.com/courses/building-an-unshakable-core LINKS https://janineshepherd.com TIME STAMPS0:00 Team introduction to this special Mother's Day episode 0:40 ATHLETICBREWING.COM intro 1:30 "Janine the Machine" + the Australian Ski Team 3:00 surrendering to the accident + seeing a sign 4:00 What is strength? 5:00 The mind + creating a resilient life 7:00 Hope Theory 8:00 Ritual of gratitude 11:15 The importance of self-compassion breaks 11:45 ATHLETICBREWING.COM break 12:55 Interview begins with tree huggin' 15:00 Becoming a pilot 16:00 Goals, pathways + agency 18:00 Goals with Soul 21:00 The richness of painful times 22:30 social distancing as a privilege 23:30 Optimism, positive + gratitude 25:30 The podcast team discusses Janine's interview 29:00 The podmates discuss the greatest lessons from their moms 36:50 ATHLETICBREWING.COM close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena, Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye, Sefra Alexandra & Dr. L Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Each and every one of us is on this planet for a reason, and we all have a unique contribution to make. In today's climate of comparison, we can often get caught up in what others are doing and attempt to emulate them, whereby ignoring what our own contribution might be or how our individuality matters. It is important that we all recognize that it IS the uniqueness of each of us that matters and in order to meet your own purpose you must show up fully for who you are rather than attempt to be someone else. LESSONS: We each have a unique contribution to make in this world. When you compare ourselves to others and attempt to be like someone else, the world not only loses out on who you are but you also lose out on the benefit of true authenticity. During these times, remember that your contribution matters - no matter how small you think it might be. We need to you to show up for yourself so that you can show up for others. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

At 13 years of age Logan lost his arm in a wakeboarding accident - has that limited his life? Nope- not at all! You may not be able to control the adversity you face, but that doesn't mean you don't control your destiny! In this interview, he discusses how he will never accept the expectations of others and is dedicated to spreading awareness and opportunities through education. Logan says you have to accept the reality of the situation, be grateful for the abundance that you have, be mindful what you focus on, and always keep learning. As he states, "the deterrent or the interest (of what I do) does not come or stem from having one arm or what I'm capable of doing- it's just what I'm interested in and I will figure out the rest later." As his mom said right after the accident- "Logan, it's just an arm." You are more capable than you believe and can conquer any obstacle on the course or in life. LESSONS Accept the reality of the situation Be mindful of the words you use Be grateful for abundance Be mindful what you focus on Live in a "growth mindset" Always keep learning Don't accept the expectations You're more capable than you believe Conquer obstacles on the course and in life This episode is brought to you by 5.11 Tactical https://www.511tactical.com/ LINKS - Adaptive and Inclusive Training Certificate Course https://www.adaptivetrainingacademy.com/adaptive-inclusive-training-course/ - Adaptive Training Academy homepage https://www.adaptivetrainingacademy.com/ - ATA Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/adaptivetraining/ - My personal Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aldridgelogan/ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Sefra Alexandra introduces this episode at Bob Ross's lake 0:34 5.11 TACTICAL intro 1:00 Joe introduces this weeks guest 2:00 Losing his arm at 13 3:15 Accepting the reality of the situation 4:30 Dealing with initial disbelief 5:45 It's just an arm 7:45 Having a supportive community 9:15 Fixed versus growth mindset 11:15 Adaptive athletes in competitions 12:20 5.11 TACTICAL Break 13:40 Weight training & corporate America 15:00 Starting a 3D printing company with prosthetics 16:00 Working to inspire others around health & wellness 17:00 Functional training for quality of life 19:00 Spreading awareness and opportunity for adaptive education 20:40 Demonstrating what's possible & motivation 22:30 Believing in your capabilities 24:00 A tale from Normandy beach 25:30 Unstoppable ambition 27:00 Adaptive Training Academy goes online 29:50 Sefra the Seed Huntress reviews lessons learned 31:30 5.11 TACTICAL Close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena & Sefra Alexandra ...Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are social distance canoeing Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Mike Barwis is a strength and conditioning guru. He's trained Olympic athletes in over 40 sports, works with pro teams such as the Red Wings and Mets, and is the CEO of Barwis Performance Centers. On this episode, we focus on the work Mark did with Brock Mealer. Brock was involved in a car accident in 2009 and was paralyzed from the waist down. After 2 years of physical therapy, Brock was unable to walk. Then he met Mike Barwis. Tune in to hear the full story. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Kwame Christian is a master negotiator, and he is all about helping you become one too. He is the bestselling author of "No One Will Play With Me - Finding Confidence in Conflict", and host of the #1 negotiation podcast in the world, "Negotiate Anything". We cover much more than just business negotiation in this episode, focusing on family and personal dynamics that may be especially challenging in current times. This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Wine 4 Runners, learn more at Wine4Runners.com/spartan Key Takeaways We are always negotiating Generosity is on of the best negotiation techniques Listening is so important Unarticulated expectations lead to disappointment Negotiation skills can be learned ad practiced Shifting from Fear of Failure to Fear of Regret Best Things in Life are on Other Side of Difficult Conversations Time Stamps... 1:20 Interview starts 3:00 What drew Kwame to negotiation 4:00 What is Negotiation 5:07 Negotiation skills 6:31 Kwame's Podcasts - A FREE resource, including one specifically for women 7:30 How to recognize a negotiation situation 8:43 How to best approach a negotiation 9:18 Why generosity is one of the best negotiation techniques 10:34 Importance of listening 12:10 How to build reciprocity 14:30 Everything is a negotiation 15:20 Family negotiations during lockdown 16:06 UNARTICULATED EXPECTATIONS 16:45 #1 Reason for Breakdown of Relationships 17:58 Best way to initiate sensitive conversations 19:01 Different communications styles and needs 21:07 Giving somebody something they can't give themselves 21:55 What is empathy and why it matters 25:00 Ike's Question : mistaking my kindness for weakness 27:15 Framing the conversation 29:35 Two Parts of Negotiation : Value Creation and Value Dividing 31:10 Marion's Question : elaborating on how to approach value dividing part 32:08 Example of sticking to your position while still being curious 36:28 How to Practice Your Negotiation Skills 37:30 Asking for Feedback after difficult conversations 39:30 Being successful without being articulate 40:42 Shift from Fear of Failure to Fear of Regret 42:13 Viewing Conflict as Opportunity 44:00 Biggest myth about body language 45:55 Letting go of a bad opportunity to find the right opportunity 47:00 Best things in life are on other side of difficult conversations 50:20 Importance of perspective and space 53:18 Recognizing our patterns of conflict and pre-negotiating challenging situations 54:10 Jen Goodman book : "Freeing Yourself From Conflict" 55:24 Kwame's contact info and resources SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Zoom Session producers – Marion Abrams & Johnny Waite Hosts: Johnny Waite, Marion Abrams, Sefra Alexandra & Colonel Nye © 2020 Spartan

When things feel really out of our control, we often move into a position of helplessness. We can operate from a victim mindset, throw our hands up, and believe that we've got zero power. The truth is, there are absolutely going to be times in your life when things happen outside of you that are not in your control. However, there are ways that you can shift your perspective to give yourself a sense of greater control. By considering the things that are in your control and implementing greater agency over your emotional response, you can put yourself in the driver seat again. LESSONS: Sometimes there will be things in your life that you cannot control - when this happens perspective is key. Exercise self-agency by thinking of all the things that you can control, rather than what is out of your control. Remember, something that you can always control is your emotional response. So respond to your own emotions with clarity and strength. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

Entrepreneur, chess master and angel investor James has had a number of great successes, used his winnings and then found himself back at zero again. Each of these times he used his creativity and ingenuity to find another opportunity and make it happen. Life is like an ultra marathon with many peaks and valleys to ascend and descend. Enjoy it all! Sometimes it's not even about being the smartest, but about being the most agile. LESSONS 90% of communication is non-verbal Be able to play with possibility not certainty Three skills to money: making it, keeping it, growing it Investment decisions and deciding correctly Combine skill sets to create something unique Podcasts are the wild west of radio When you get knocked down, keep getting up Take "two steps back" to observe your situation Exercise your creativity muscle daily | write 10 ideas a day Enjoy difficult situations You don't have to be the smartest, be the most agile This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by GONEROGUESNACKS.COM - use code SPARTAN25 for a discount LINKS The James Altucher Show https://omny.fm/shows/the-james-altucher-show TIME STAMPS 1:25 GONEROGUESNACKS.COM intro 3:15 Changing behaviors 6:00 The backdoor into the Ivy Leagues 10:00 College Card start-up 12:00 Changing business climates in quarantine 13:30 Shifting to the remote landscape 15:00 Owning a comedy club 16:15 HBO & building websites for Fortune 500 18:15 Three skills to money 20:15 Going broke & 9/11 21:05 GONEROGUESNACKS.COM break 22:20 Software to model the stock market 23:30 Writing financial books 25:20 Combing skill sets to forge something new 27:00 The Wild West of radio 28:45 bad economy & uncertainty 30:34 Taking two steps back 31:30 Exercising creativity & 10 ideas a day 36:00 How to start a podcast 39:45 Cultural ultra marathon runner SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena. Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are at his comedy club, social distance of course. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty * 300 is a number we honor here at Spartan ;) © 2020 Spartan

Do you ever sit and wonder if the elite among us experience self-doubt? I know I do and on this episode we talk with 2008 Olympian Andy Hrovat about a trying 14-month period of his life leading up to the 2008 Olympic trials. During that time Andy lost and regained his place on Team USA. The big takeaway for me is that we all experience self-doubt and by battling through those fears and insecurities, we become a different person in the process. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

Kristen Ulmer knows a lot about fear. As one of the top extreme skiers in the world, Kristen has stared at death and dropped in anyway. But she says her scariest time ever was when she thought her marriage was over, and that the prospect of starting a speaking career was as terrifying as any mountain. In this episode, Kristen shares experiences and lessons that appear in her bestselling book "The Art Of Fear : Why Conquering Fear Won't Work and What To Do About It" and personal stories from her extraordinary life. She also says "Smart people learn from their experience. Really smart people learn from people who have learned from their experience, and I have a LOT of experience!" SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Zoom Session producers – Marion Abrams & Johnny Waite Hosts: Johnny Waite, Marion Abrams, Sefra Alexandra & Colonel Nye © 2020 Spartan

We train our bodies and focus on flexibility so that we prevent injury, recover better, and perform at our optimum. But we must also build mental flexibility for the same reason: It prevents us from getting stuck, helps to build resilience, and allows us to perform better in life. There are a few ways that you can work on building this cognitive flexibility. First, challenge the norm. Certain ways of thinking may be in place because "it's always been that way." Challenge this by exposing yourself to new ways of doing and thinking. Practice tolerating the discomfort you feel by doing this more regularly and your capacity for mental flexibility will increase! LESSONS: Mental flexibility is important because it allows you to shift perspective and tolerate that which feels different. Increase your mental flexibility by doing things a new way and putting yourself in a position of challenge. The more exposed you are to situations that challenge your current line of thinking the stronger your cognitive flexibility will be. . SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

The world is facing a new paradigm and as a global events / racing company we at Spartan have had to pivot and pivot quickly to adapt. Today Joe De Sena, our host & the CEO of Spartan, speaks with Spartan's Chief Marketing Officer Carola Jain and our host Col. Tim Nye speaks with Spartan's VP of Merchandise Mike Lunardeli. We ask how Spartan as a company and a culture is stepping up to face its current business challenges. We have been learning & talking about resilience, performance under pressure, and facing up to difficult challenges for years on this podcast - now we get to see Spartan put these lessons into action. What has been going on from the inside and how as a company and global community we are forging forward and taking on obstacles as they arise. Until we can race again, the trends have shifted to online content, home gyms and a massive surge in the desire to own your own equipment. Spartans will come back from this, a stronger community than ever. Take care of eachother, take care of yourself and keep moving! Aroo. LESSONS Pivot quickly Take care of your community Be creative with content Try new things Build a good team Train where you are Find the best version of yourself Keep moving! Give it your all LINKS https://shop.spartan.com/ This episode is brought to you by WINE4RUNNERS.COM/SPARTAN TIME STAMPS 0:00 The pod team introduces this special episode via zoom 2:35 WINE4RUNNERS.COM/SPARTAN intro 3:05 Interview begins with Spartan CMO Carola Jain 3:55 the reality for Spartan 5:05How to keep a largely furloughed staff motivated 6:40 How kids are understanding this situation 7:40 How do we take care of our community 8:55 A 50,000 ft view of what's going on at Spartan 9:05 Shifting to online content & demand for equipment 13.55 Spartan at the forefront of social media reframing 15:40 Assessing the "new normal" 17:25 Two areas Joe feels like he "failed" 19.25 WINE4RUNNERS.COM/SPARTAN break 20:25 Part 2 begins with Colonel Nye & VP of Merchandise Mike Lunardeli 19:25 Getting people to find a better version of themselves 21:55 How Spartan Merch began & developed 23:55 Positioning Spartan as a global fitness brand 25:55 Best sellers - and providing global access 27:25 Shifting landscape with the shutdown 28:55 New trend of creating home gyms 33:55 working overtime and giving it our all 35:55 discounts & race deals- optimism & hope 38:05 The Colonel, Johnny, Marion & Sefra discuss the interview 42:35 Spartan Up community leaning in everyday at 2pm EST on zoom : 510-734-9695 44:25 WINE4RUNNERS.COM/SPARTAN Close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena & Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Learn how to build and define your personal philosophy with the Iron Cowboy, James Lawrence. James completed 50 Ironman distance races in 50 states in 50 days. As a kid, James wrestled throughout high school and into college before embarking on a life as a world-renowned ultra-distance athlete. Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod © 2020 Spartan

From our Live Zoom chat: There is a reason Mark Divine is one of the rare podcast guests we have featured twice! He is "an expert in human performance as it is displayed in mental toughness, leadership and physical readiness" and a powerful communicator with awesome lessons for all of us. A retired Navy Seal, he has created SEALFIT, The Unbeatable Mind, written several bestselling books and is a much sought after speaker and teacher.His wisdom and bulletproof demeanor are especially reassuring in this crazy time, and he shares immediately applicable techniques and strategies to stay healthy and productive. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Zoom Session producers – Marion Abrams & Johnny Waite Hosts: Johnny Waite, Marion Abrams, Sefra Alexandra & Colonel Nye © 2020 Spartan

Social isolation can lead to some super unhealthy patterns that we have to be careful of falling into. It can always have a profound impact on our mood and our willingness to engage socially in the future. When you find yourself isolating it's important to remember that at some point you will need to step out of isolation in order to better serve your mental health. Taking that first step can be hard but it is necessary to say YES to that invitation that you would prefer to avoid (rather this is through an e-meeting or in-person). It's also an important step to consider what led you to isolating in the first place. LESSONS: Social isolation can lead to decreased mood and greater experiential avoidance of connectedness. In order to move away from being socially isolated you must sometimes take the first step of saying 'yes' to gathering that you would prefer to say 'no' to. Evaluate and dig into why you isolated in the first place in order to understand what systems were at play caused the social avoidance. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

Legendary ultra-runner Mike Wardian is back on Spartan Up! Last time he had just broken the fastest 50K on a treadmill while on the Spartan Cruise. He holds the record for the fastest time for 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days; fastest marathon and 50K on an indoor 200-meter track; fastest Marathon as Spider-Man & Elvis; fastest Leadville 100 mile and Pike's Peak marathon double and ran the grueling Marathon des Sables-appx 150 miles in the Sahara desert in Morocco more than once. This is a great interview that digs into the mindset necessary to push through these remarkable challenges. Mike says he went to depths he never thought possible and says once you "come out the other side of that, your not the same person and that's special." Enjoy LESSONS Design your training to be more difficult then the challenge you are facing Obstacle immunity informs every facet of life There is always something positive you can get from any experience Persevere & overcome If at first you don't succeed- try again & dig deep There's always a way Always keep growing Learn lessons from adversity Don't silo your experiences Get out there & run Do something hard everyday LINKS http://mikewardian.com/ TIME STAMPS 1:05 Interview begins with tales of the Spartan Cruise 2:20 Clip of Spartan Cruise 3:15 Round two & breaking a world record 4:50 Running the major marathons 6:00 Embarking on a 50 miler 7:30 THE MARATHON DES SABLES 10:30 A once in a lifetime experience- twice 11:30 World Marathon Challenge 13:20 break 14:30 Training regiment- making marathons hard 16:30 overcoming a challenge 19:00 Making it on the podium of Marathon Des Sables 20:00 Coming back to work to a hijacked ship 22:30 Insights from difficult situations 24:00 Running across Israel 26:45 Joe gives a recap of the interview 29:30 Do something hard everyday & tell us about it! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena & Sefra Alexandra -Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye were off training for an ultra Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

We are all feeling isolated right now - but that will end. Mark tells Joe De Sena about the tools he used to change his trajectory. As a young boy Mark moved to the U.S. with his family from Egypt and found he was very socially isolated. For the next decade his diet and behaviors fostered an unhealthy lifestyle that fueled his social anxiety. After a certain point he had had enough and did the deep work to get over what was limiting his life. At only 22 years old he's now sharing what he learned. In his podcast Humans 2.0 and his new book "Screw Being Shy," he gives us the tips and tricks we need to crawl out of our shell and into a confident social paradigm that fits you. Lessons 1. Don't mind uncertainty 2. Have discipline around technology 3. Surrender your ego 4. Eat healthy it will change your brain 5. Address social anxiety 6. Address the hardware of the body 7. Vocal tonality and body language give off social cues 8. Exposure therapy 9. Tackle life one bit at a time This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Honey Stinger. Made with organic honey and delicious ingredients, Use code HSSpartan2020 at Honeystinger.com for 30% off and Sweeten the burn. LINKS: Mark Metry https://www.markmetry.com/ Join the Spartan Up team on our Zoom chats, details on Spartan Up Podcast Instagram and Twitter Time Stamps 0:00 Joe introduces 0:55 Honey Stinger break 1:20 Interview begins 3:00 Manufactured adversity 4:30 Entrepreneurial from a young age 5:30 Engaging a young audience 6:30 Using phone as a coping device 7:15 Forgotten art of boredom 8:15 Flow state mimicked with technology 9:45 Discipline and frameworks around phone etiquette 11:17 Spartan Up! Zoom everyday 2-3pm 12:17 Honey Stinger break 13:13 interview continues with upbringing 14:30 Dealing with health issues 16:00 A decade of social Isolation 17:00 Surrendering your ego 18:00 Changing health and diet 19:00 Mental health consequences of processed food 20:00 Food industries marketing ploys 21:20 Addressing social anxiety 23:30 Growing up as group creatures 24:20 Spartan Race creates collective shared experiences 25:30 Advice for social anxiety 27:00 Joe discusses the mind body connection

Communication is so important in getting our own needs met and effectively assisting others. When we experience stress or during times of uncertainty, our communication can be one of the first thing that suffers. We are often flooded with emotions which make it difficult for us to dial in on effective communication. There are a few key things to keep in mind in order to maintain good levels of communication. Being clear with the ones around you is always important in delivering a message, as is creating steps along the way. And lastly, try to keep a clear and calm tone in the way you communicate. LESSONS: Communication can often suffer during times of stress and chaos. Dial in on your communication and work on building these skills through the following: Be clear. Provide steps in your communication. Avoid curse words or intense tones - remain calm. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

You may be feeling the challenge. This interview with Dan Crowley, Bataan Death March survivor, will remind you that we must as a culture reframe our frame of reference. Yes, this time has limited our freedoms, invoked fear and changed the paradigm of our daily life as we know it…. Yet, there are elders in our midst that have dealt with truly unthinkable horrors and come out on the other end even more resilient. This week we revisit one of the most important interviews in Spartan Up history. Dan Crowley's is a 98-year-old WWII POW, survivor of the horrific Bataan Death March, and a delightful man. Faced with unfathomable torture, he is truly one of the most resilient, remarkable and optimistic human beings we have had the privilege to meet. This extended episode tells a dark tale in the world's history, yet, his smiling jovial face shows the true and utter strength, grit and resolve of our species. It was our honor to be able to capture this important story and share it with all of you. In this time of personal confinement, find the hope and positivity to keep your spirits high and inspire those around you! We will get through this- march on. LINKS: Save $50 https://www.freshmealplan.com/spartan Code: spartan50 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye Dr. L & Marion Abrams… Sefra is planting a victory garden in the face of current obstacles… Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

During times of stress and unpredictability, there is often no more important value than the value of interdependence. Interdependence is the recognition that I can rely on you and you can rely on me. For whatever reason, many of us have come to believe that reaching out to others for support is weakness or a demonstration of incompetence. In truth, using the support around you and offering support in return is a huge measure of strength and courage. Give yourself permission to reach out for help, ask for something that you need, and benefit from the value of interdependence. LESSONS: Interdependence is the acknowledgement of reciprocity in support - I need you, you need me. Utilize your support system by reaching out and expressing your needs. Don't be afraid to ask for what you need. There is strength in being able to lean on others for help and also being strong when others need to lean on you. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

Marko Cheseto is one of the happiest people I've ever met! He came from Kenya to Alaska on a running scholarship, but while he was there he lost both legs to frostbite. Today Marko holds the record for the fastest Marathon by a double amputee - he's fast! In this episode he tells his story, but also shares some really great advice for making the best of difficult times. Let me know what you think! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Twitter @SpartanUpPod Instagram @SpartanUpPodcast CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena, Colonel Nye, Dr. Johnny Waite & Sefra Alexandra are doing immunity burpees & washing their hands :) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Obstacle immunity is a credo of this community and together we will adapt and overcome! Now more than ever we need to be positive and beacons to those around us. We must be solution focused and not fall into the traps of fear. You've got this Spartans. Together we are Spartan Strong and will overcome this invisible obstacle. Now is the time to be of service and retrain yourself in the new skills needed. In this special episode we will hear advice from 10 EXPERTS in medicine, mindset, food, business, community preparedness and mindfulness. To the Spartan Community, globally we are facing an obstacle like never before and never has it been more important to remember and implement all the resiliency lessons we have learned over the five years of doing this podcast. In this special episode we check back in with experts across the fields of physical, mental and medical wellness to give you the best tools for your toolbox to accept and adapt to this challenge. The overarching message is to stay informed, but still stay productive! These experts have excellent advice that will give you great strategies to implement a healthy and productive response to this pandemic. Don't be scared, be prepared! And don't forget to breathe! EXPERTS & TOPICS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE: EXPERTS & TOPICS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE: - Dr. Paul Kilgore - Infectious Disease specialist // Medical info for Spartans - Joe Polish - founder Genius Network & Genius Recovery // 4 tools to stay balanced + book recommendations - Corinna Coffin - Spartan Pro Athlete & Registered Dietician // Easy healthy recipes you can make even if you have limited access to ingredients. - Dr. Stephen Cabral - Board-certified doctor of Naturopathy // De-stress protocol - Nada Milosavljevic MD host of Spartan Health //Natural Immunity boosters - Jesse Levin - Founder of Tactivate // Community action & the Readiness Collective - Your responsibility - Zach Even-Esh - Underground Strength // workouts anywhere - Lonnie Mayne - Red Shoes Living // putting things in a positive light - Amy Swift Crosby - Co-Founder Body Squad and Host of State of the Universe // Suggestions for Small Businesses navigating a Complicated Time - Johnny Waite - Spartan Up co-host // What next? Stay Strong. Stay Positive & Wash Those Hands! LINKS: Dr. Paul Kilgore http://quantitative-health.com/ Genius Recovery https://geniusrecovery.org/ Corinna Coffin https://www.instagram.com/cscoffin13 Dr Nada mentioned these episodes ZINC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBseaQTBh3E&t=84s Natural Treatments to Boost Immunity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8mCc5nwcyE&t=3s Dr. Stephen Cabral https://stephencabral.com Jesse Levin - Tactivate https://www.tactivate.com/ Zach Even-Esh https://www.instagram.com/zevenesh/ Lonnie Mayne https://lonniemayne.com/ Amy Swift Crosby http://www.smartypeople.com/ Stay Strong. Stay Positive & Wash Those Hands! Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think, should we do more episodes like this? We're easy to find on twitter @SpartanUpPod and instagram at @SpartanUpPodcast SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Twitter @SpartanUpPod Instagram @SpartanUpPodcast CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena, Colonel Nye, Dr. Johnny Waite & Sefra Alexandra are doing immunity burpees & washing their hands :) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Dr. Lara Pence says: Stress is something that we all encounter and learning how to be resilient to stress can be one of your most important skills. It's important to remember and consider that stress isn't going away anytime soon. Often we imagine that "life will get easier" but sometimes it just doesn't. What does get easier? Our ability to manage and become more resilient. How do we do that when it comes to stress? It all starts with acknowledging and accepting stress. It's not going away so let's embrace it. And then we move into physical and mental fuel that can keep you accelerating during stress. LESSONS: Move into a state of radical acceptance when it comes to stress. It's not going away so develop a mantra around it. Make sure your physical health is on point. Fuel your mind with content that makes you feel resilient and more capable of handling the stress that is on your plate. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

Mark Pattison was catching touchdown passes in the last minutes of games to stadiums of 100,000 plus thousand people. Playing football at a high level taught him how to think big and step into fear. When his NFL career ended, what was next? It's not easy to leave a job and identity like that. After a pivot to what became a successful marketing and import, export business - Mark Pattison decided that how things looked from the outside mattered less than how he felt on the inside. He wanted to truly follow his passion for the mountains. Here is where his Seven Summits mission began, to attempt to be the first NFL player to successfully hike the tallest mountain on each continent. Today he is 6 mountains in. He was preparing to summit Everest this summer, but just like many of us, COVID-19 changed his plans https://www.markpattisonnfl.com/category/blog/ . But he still knows preparation means opportunity! LESSONS Shift your internal questions Be goal oriented Adjust, adapt, change and pivot You can't control mother nature Your greatest strength can also be your greatest weakness Preparation means opportunity Be authentic and true to what your going after Step into your fear Love the process Fail to plan, plan to fail Train, train, train Hone your nutrition Always go after your dreams, never give up LINKS https://www.markpattisonnfl.com/category/podcast/ https://www.markpattisonnfl.com TIME STAMPS 1:38 Interview begins with a bear through his race 3:00 Playing in the NFL 6:00 Going off the cliff 7:30 Rechanneling energy towards business 10:00 Shifting your questions 10:49 Adjust, adapt & pivot 11:40 the Seven Summits mission begins 13:30 Finding a mentor, mapping it out & flying to Africa 15:00 Challenges, tragedies and joys of the many summits 16:20 Denali 19:00 Greatest strength is also greatest weakness 23:00 Antarctica 24:30 His why. Step into your fear. 25:30 Loving the process 27:40 Summitt Fever 28:50 Fail to plan, plan to fail 29:40 Seven summits smoothie 31:08 What's next - The South Pacific & the highest point in every state 34:50 Sefra & Joe talk about how you play to level of those with you in the room 36:50 Push to exhaustion 38:22 "Getting to the top is optional getting down is mandatory!" 39:00 Let us know what your Seven Summits are! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena, Sefra Alexandra & Dr. Johnny Waite Colonel Nye Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Advice from 20 EXPERTS in medicine, mindset, food, business and mindfulness. To the Spartan Community, globally we are facing an obstacle like never before and never has it been more important to remember and implement all the resiliency lessons we have learned over the five years of doing this podcast. In this special episode we check back in with experts across the fields of physical, mental and medical wellness to give you the best tools for your toolbox to accept and adapt to this challenge. The overarching message is to stay informed, but still stay productive! Do the projects you have been putting off, celebrate this time with family and loved ones, harness new skills like cooking at home or designing your own home workout routine. These experts have excellent advice that will give you great strategies to implement a healthy and productive response to this pandemic. Don't be scared be prepared! And don't forget to breathe! EXPERTS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE: Dr. Paul Kilgore,(Quantitative-Health) Jonny Waite, Anthony Trucks (Identity Shift), Mike Bledsoe (The Strong Coach), Sarah Lipton (Genuine), Dr. Lara Pence (Chief Mind Doc & Licensed Clinical Psychologist), Katie Jones (Food Heroes Podcast),Joe Polish (Genius Network), Ben Greenfield, Dr Danielle Roberts,MD, Dr. Jen Welter (First female NFL coach), Brian Johnson (Optimize), Sefra Alexandra, Anders Varner (Barbell Shrugged), Zach Even-Esh, Shana Lee (The Soul Frequency), Laura Gassner Otting (limitless), and Charlie Engle. Obstacle immunity is a credo of this community and together we will adapt and overcome! Help each other, protect yourself and Wash Those Hands! Thank you for listening, to Charlotte Miles for recording a message from Joe desena in Sparta Greece and to Carrie from Yaya podcasting for help with the edit. Thank you also to the experts whose tips we were not able to get into this episode and to all of you for listening and doing your part. Let us know what you think, should we do more episodes like this? We're easy to find on twitter @SpartanUpPod and instagram at @SpartanUpPodcast SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Field Recording - Charlotte Miles Additional Audio Editing - Carrie from YaYa Podcasting Host: Joe De Sena, Colonel Nye, Dr. Johnny Waite & Sefra Alexandra are doing immunity burpees & washing their hands :) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

One of the best ways to build confidence is to utilize your fear of something and move through it with courage. Although some believe that courage is the absence of fear, this couldn't be further from the truth. Courage is about being afraid but doing anyway - and from this we build confidence because we can reflect on that which we have accomplished and create a library of moments in which we see our greatness arise. Reality testing is another great way to build and tap into confidence that might already be there. By truly asking yourself questions like, What am I good at?, and seeking truth in our reflection we can create opportunities for us to have perspective on our strengths. LESSONS: Courage builds confidence, and courage is at play when we are afraid of something but we do it anyway. Try to use your fear as an opportunity for confidence building and use positive self-talk to get you through. Reality testing is a very healthy way to also build confidence. Reality testing includes taking a deep look at what you feel vs. what is fact. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

Have a question for Joe or anyone on the Spartan Up team? Here is your opportunity. Voice message or text 1.917.924.3002 and we'll answer the best questions in another Q&A episode. This is a quick episode with some powerhouse advice from the gritty man himself. As Joe says, any day we get to wake up on this side of the dirt is a good day! Enjoy - smile - move that needle forward in your endeavors and send us your questions! Make them hard ones- Joe's up for the challenge! LESSONS It takes a village: include others in teaching your children Spend time with those close to you in the present Burpees get rid of anxiety Stick with the things that matter Move the needle forward on a daily basis Spend your time going after the big "game" Cash is king Investing: wait till there is "blood in the streets" Involve customers in funding your product/ service In a difficult challenge: dust off & move forward Make sure to smile LINKS Want to ask Joe a question yourself?! Text or Voice message 1.917.924.3002 BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefèvre Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe wants your questions! 1:30 How do you get your kids to listen to you? 2:10 What would you change from the past? 2:30 More countries in the Midwest? 2:50 How do you deal with anxiety? 3:00 How do you remain focused? 3:50 Why did you join social media? 4:30 Best financial advice? 5:15 Don't chase the ridiculous bubbles- wait till there is blood in the streets! 5:50 Creative ways of raising money? 6:15 How to overcome bankruptcy? 6:30 Send us your questions via voice texts: 1.917.924.3002 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena The Colonel, Dr. Johnny Waite & Sefra Alexandra are there in spirit ! Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Host Dr. L says: There is a saying that God Gave Us Two Ears and One Mouth for a Reason. The notion: That we were born to listen more than we were to talk. In today's society, the ever-present social media platform has given many a vehicle to use their voice, put out their message, and be heard. And, at the same time, as a society we are losing the art and skill of listening when our focus becomes 'what can i say?' instead of 'how can I listen?' In order to building back up the skill of listening, we must practice listening by being mindful about how we relate with others, and through truly dropping our own ego when we are in a position of listening. LESSONS: Building the skill of listening requires a mindful approach, one in which we are paying attention and working towards true engagement. Try being present with whom you are listening to by avoiding thinking about what you are going to say next or how you might sound and just practice hearing what they are saying. Engage in perspective shifting and cognitive flexibility by listening to podcasts or other audio sources that challenge your own position. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

Doctor, Lawyer or failure - those were the 3 options David Meltzer's mother laid out for his future. After seeing his mother's financial struggles, he picked a fourth - RICH. Straight out of the gate he was phenomenally successful, living the proverbial dream, until the walls came crashing down in 2008. He had lost his center. Lucky for him - his wife called him out. This shift had him reassess his values and shift his focus to 4 central principles: gratitude, forgiveness, accountability & inspiration. He realized that it's all about attention to intention and the most important thing is to help others. His mission: make a lot of money to help a lot of people and have a lot of fun.

Guest host Patrick Sweeney, the Fear Guru, is back for week 4. Now it's time to use neuroscience for peak performance. It doesn't matter if your career is on the line, or you're playing for the club tennis championship - choking is part of competition. It's your body's biological response to stress that can all too often derail you from your ultimate goal. Patrick explains the neuroscience behind why this happens and gives you several proven strategies you can put to work today to help use fear as fuel for your peak performance. #FearIsFuel Learn More: Patrick's latest book at www.FearIsFuel.com Patrick on Instagram @TheFearGuru Spartan Up Podcast on Instagram @SpartanUpPodcast Take Patrick Sweeney's "Fear as Fuel" course on the Spartan Edge educational platform FREE because you listen to the Spartan Up podcast! Go to Learn.Spartan.com then click REDEEM in the top menu, enter the code PODCAST and create a new account. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams Host: Patrick Sweeney © 2020 Spartan

The morning is one of the most important times of the day. It's when we set our intentions, decide what tasks require our time and energy, and establish a foundation of perspective that will guide us throughout the next 12 hours. So doesn't it make sense to treat this time with care? We think so. There are three things to keep in mind when your eyes open and you step out of that bed (on the right side that is!). First, what can you do for your body? How can you activate the physical parts of yourself that will be called upon during the day and awaken your body? Next, what do you plan to do for your brain? How will you activate a mindset that can hold for the entire day? And lastly, what is the best next step that you plan to take to move your decisions and responsibilities forward? LESSONS: Morning time is critical for you to set intentions for the day and start off on the right foot. You have the ability to control your response to the day so begin my controlling your actions in the morning. Keep these 3 areas in mind: Body - plank pose, wall sits, stretching, burpees? How will you awaken your physical being in the morning? Brain - journalling, favorite podcast, excerpt from a book? How will you awaken your mind? Best Next Step - you've got a bunch of decisions that will need your attention so what is the best next step that you can take so ensure you are making the right choices? SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

Being left behind at a young age by parents searching to create a better life might be what drove Raul Villacis to become a real estate millionaire… but with that success came new challenges. When life finally became comfortable, he lost his edge. Raul has covered a lot of ground. For him the solution starts with his unique morning ritual and the decision to live every day like a hunter. Those are the secret oil and sharpening stone that keep his razor-sharp edge. What about balance? For Raul it's a myth. In this interview, he explains to Spartan founder and CEO Joe De Sena how he integrates everything 100%, how he takes life 100 days at a time and why digging deep into emotional pain is so important! Want to win and bring it to the Next Level? You must be willing to make sacrifices! That's what you'll learn in today's episode of Spartan Up Podcast. LESSONS Create a system for your life Build habits Be on the hunt- go out there and get it Rituals is what creates who you are Be willing to sacrifice to win Live your life 100 days at a time Adapt, adjust & execute 100% integration into everything you do Find your edge Find people that push you & hold you to a higher standard Find motivation through the pain SpartanX Leadership is a one-day event where masters of industry meet to collaborate, connect, and learn resilience skills for optimal team performance. https://www.spartanxleadership.com LINKS http://www.nextlevelexperience.com/edge https://raultheedge.com TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe introduces this episode with resharpening your edge 2:00 Interview begins with creating a system for your life 3:15 Entrepreneurs as modern day hunters 3:45 How rituals create who you are 5:00 The willingness to sacrifice to win 6:30 The inner drive that lets you know you can do anything 7:45 The morning ritual 9:00 The power of visualizations & letting go 10:00 Compartmentalizing your life into 100-day blocks 11:00 Adapting, adjusting & executing 12:15 The myth of balance vs. integration 13:25 SpartanX Leadership break 14:00 Interview continues with Next Level Experience 16:30 Sharing deep emotions & finding your edge 18:00 Having people that push you & hold you accountable 19:50 Finding motivation through the pain 20:45 Hitting the buttons of emotional pain 21:45 Joe recaps how Raul helps put the edge back into your life SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena The Colonel, Dr. Johnny Waite & Sefra Alexandra are off sharpening their edge Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Guest host Patrick Sweeney, the Fear Guru, is back for week 3. How can you own your day, every day? With a morning routine. In this episode Patrick shares the morning routine he's optimized since learning some of the basics at the US Olympic training center when he was a world-class rower training for the Olympics in the single scull. His first step alone will help you sleep better, think clearer and actually live longer. He also gives you the science why his routine works – this isn't bro science this is the latest cutting edge research put into daily practice. Learn More: Patrick's latest book at www.FearIsFuel.com Patrick on Instagram @TheFearGuru Spartan Up Podcast on Instagram @SpartanUpPodcast Take Patrick Sweeney's "Fear as Fuel" course on the Spartan Edge educational platform FREE because you listen to the Spartan Up podcast! Go to Learn.Spartan.com then click REDEEM in the top menu, enter the code PODCAST and create a new account. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams Host: Patrick Sweeney © 2020 Spartan

When you've got something big on the horizon that matters to you - a race, a presentation at work, a meeting with your boss - it's important to go into it with a strategy in mind so that you can be as successful as possible. The Three C's of Success are one way to enter into the arena of an experience with confidence, courage, and clarity. Each principle will give you that extra edge that you're looking for as the nerves and insecurity begins to stir. LESSONS: Moving into something that matters to you with a strategy is always an important tactic to consider. Try these 3 C's to Success: Confidence : Building confidence through a positive affirmation or mantra. Courage : Try to imagine you've completed the task and the primary gain that you will experience. That will help you have courage and not let fear hold you back. Clarity : Clearing your mind of those negative thoughts and insecurities is key. Imagine that they are clouds drifting by or cars zooming past on the highway. Don't get too attached! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

Jen Welter became the first female coach in the NFL. How do you achieve a goal when there is no roadmap? A commitment to greatness in each moment. " if we can change football, we can change the world." says Dr. Jen Welter. She never listened to the doubts of others and at 5' 2" went toe-to-toe on the field and got up after every tackle. She broke the glass for female athletes in this sport and as she said - breaking glass is contagious. Earning a Masters in Sports Psychology and PhD in Psychology, she has pioneered communications strategies that has her players leaning-in. Hips, wrap & drop the mic on this awesome episode. LESSONS Hips, wrap & drop Step up to every challenge that is put in your way Believe in yourself- it keeps you going Don't let dollars define you Don't listen to what others tell you you shouldn't/ couldn't do When you're tackled in life- get back up! Commit to being great in every moment Diversity is strength: pure muscle to pure hustle Unify your vision & goals Communication is a choice: lean-in Own who you are- love your brand of crazy SpartanX Leadership is a one-day event where masters of industry meet to collaborate, connect, and learn resiliency skills for optimal team performance. https://www.spartanxleadership.com LINKS https://www.jenwelter.com TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe De Sena introduces this week's episode about carving your own path 1:15 Interview begins with Dr. Jen Welter- 1st female NFL coach 3:00 Learning her fathers mentality of how to face fear- playing rugby 4:30 Hips, wrap & drop 6:00 Playing pro football for 15 years- stepping up to the challenge 7:00 The strong belief that keeps you going- not letting dollars define you 8:00 There's no game a women cannot play 9:00 People will always think an undefined path is crazy 10:00 Going head to head with the males in training camp- shifting her destiny 11:00 What you learn from getting tackled- scratching to get back up 12:45 Catching the former Dallas Cowboys coaches attention 13:45 Learning about herself & being offered a coaching job 14:35 Being drop-kicked to success 16:00 Contacting the Cardinals & getting invited to OTAs 18:00 SpartanX Leadership break 18:30 Interview continues with committing to being great in every moment 19:45 Diversity is strength- pure muscle to pure hustle 23:00 Learning to communicate in a different way: lean-in 24:00 Own who you are 25:30 Loving your brand of crazy 26:50 Joe recaps this awesome interview & how to fill in the gaps SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena The Colonel, Dr. Johnny Waite & Sefra Alexandra are off at spring training Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Guest host Patrick Sweeney, the Fear Guru, is back for week 2. Now that you know that the survival instinct is driven by the amygdala, our 2 million-year-old operating system and anytime we feel a threat it tries to take over, what can you do about it? Learn the two ways that we make decisions in life – the one that leads to shame, regret and failure, and the other way, the Spartan way, that leads to growth, happiness, success and fulfillment. To know when those critical decision points present themselves you've got to find out what your fear tells are – that's what Patrick shows you in this episode. Learn More: Patrick's latest book at www.FearIsFuel.com Patrick on Instagram @TheFearGuru Take Patrick Sweeney's "Fear as Fuel" course on the Spartan Edge educational platform free because you listen to the Spartan Up podcast! Go to Learn.Spartan.com and use the code PODCAST CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams Host: Patrick Sweeney © 2020 Spartan

Host Dr. L says: Undoubtedly, you will be asked in your lifetime to give advice. This may come from a family member, a friend, a colleague, or perhaps even a stranger. What's important to remember is that giving good advice isn't always considering what you might do in that situation and then providing feedback. The best advice is actually given when you consider the source - who are you giving the advice to, what is their history, and what experiences in theif life might shape how they move forward? We need to drop our own ego when we are in an advice-giving position and really step in THEIR shoes. Not live in your own. LESSONS: Advice isn't always easy to give because we are often projecting our own experience onto that which we provide. Considering the source of who is requesting the advice and what might be a good step for them to take is considerably different than what might be what you would do. Drop your ego, try to really put yourself in their shoes, and encourage accordingly. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

How do you go from being the worst kid on the team to a 2018 Olympic silver medalist and two time XGames Gold medalist? Freestyle skier Alex Ferreira tells Joe De Sena and Johnny Waite the secret: unfaltering dedication, relentless training, infinite repetitive practice and truly believing in yourself are the keys! Alex walks us through how his visualization process, it includes running every turn and every second of his runs 100's of times through his mind before he even puts his skis on. Alex takes us right to the start of his Olympic run, drops in, and takes us on a mental journey of those glorious Olympic runs. Everyone in the room was on the edge of their seats, we felt as if we were peering through his own goggles. You'll feel the snow on your own skin! A truly humble, extraordinary and eloquent athlete, Alex believes that when you put in every single ounce of energy: love, heart, passion into what you're doing and don't leave a single thing on the table... that's when you can sleep easy at night. Believe in what you are doing and Get It Done! LESSONS Believe in what your doing Do the hard work and be positive Be humble and when it's time to compete be ruthless Do right by yourself Visualize successful outcomes 100x repetition is key Your either ready or your not Don't take anything to seriously or personally Enjoy every second Put EVERYTHING you've got into your goal Train as if you were an Olympian Believe in yourself until the end! You learn more from failure than success Once you start winning the politics go away Read as much as you can LINKS More information about USANA https://www.usana.com/ More about Alex https://alexferreiraski.com Spartan EDGE Go to learn.spartan.com and click REDEEM in the navigation then enter the code PODCAST for our special offer to Spartan Up podcast listeners. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe introduces gold medalist Alex Ferreira 1:50 Interview begins with Johnny and Alex 2:30 The journey to become a professional halfpipe skier 4:15 It's all about hard work and your mentality 5:15 Being humble and being ruthless 6:15 Practicing: visualization and repetition 100's of times 7:45 Perfecting multiple tricks over many years to win the contest 8:45 The moment at the gate when your either ready or not 10:20 Eating, sleeping, training: doing everything he can to prepare 11:11 Taking us step-by-step to the lead up to his Olympic run 13:00 Run one: everything comes down to this moment 14:45 Run two 15:55 Run three- flow state 16:40 Putting it ALL on the table 16:55 USANA.com break 18:15 Joe jumps into the interview 19:30 Learning more from failure than success 21:20 Once you start winning all the politics go away 23:00 Filling his intellectual capacity 25:00 Hot & cold therapy 26:30 Who you are is what you eat 28:55 Joe debriefs what he learned from Alex SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena, Dr. Johnny Waite and Sefra Alexandra The Colonel is off on a winter expedition Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Guest host Patrick Sweeney, the Fear Guru, answers the questions: are you hardwired to respond to threats with a fight, flight or freeze reaction? How does that survival instinct affect your decision-making and happiness? In this introductory episode, you'll find out what the amygdala (a MIG da la) is and how it impacts our life. You'll also find out if we a courage center to counter-act that fear center and if so how we can access it. This is the first in a series of four mini Spartan Up podcast episodes exploring fear. Learn More: Patrick's latest book at www.FearIsFuel.com Patrick on Instagram @TheFearGuru Take Patrick Sweeney's "Fear as Fuel" course on the Spartan Edge educational platform free because you listen to the Spartan Up podcast! Go to Learn.Spartan.com and use the code PODCAST CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams Host: Patrick Sweeney © 2020 Spartan