
The Next Level Guy Show
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How to Build a BJJ Body That Performs Under Pressure
TODAY’s GUEST IS Josh Settlage! Today’s guest is one of my favourite people … Josh Settlage, CSCS! Josh (or Coach J) has spent over a decade studying grappling sports and human performance, working with and learning from the best minds in physical therapy, biomechanics, strength, and conditioning. He studied kinesiology with a concentration in exercises science... The post How to Build a BJJ Body That Performs Under Pressure first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How Owning Your Past Can Lead to Extraordinary Achievement
TODAY’s GUEST IS David Haze! Today’s guest is David Haze. So many of us have lost track of our sense of freedom and passion for adventure succumbing to the pressures of modern life. We should never let go of our dreams and always strive to gain new experiences and enjoy life for everything it has... The post How Owning Your Past Can Lead to Extraordinary Achievement first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What Actually Makes Jiu-Jitsu Work Against Resistance
TODAY’s GUEST IS Brandon McCaghren Today’s guest is Brandon McCaghren. Brandon Mccaghren earned his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Eddie Bravo and was the first 10th Planet Instructor in the entire Southeastern United States. He has received each of his Jiu Jitsu ranks directly from Eddie Bravo, currently holding the the rank of 1st... The post What Actually Makes Jiu-Jitsu Work Against Resistance first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why the Brain Decides Whether Your Message Lands
TODAY’s GUEST IS David Jp Phillips! Welcome to an episode of ‘Top Tier Talent’, a new series, where I focus on stars who are top-tier prospects in their sport or industry, and focus on finding and highlighting the key skills, habits and mindsets that make them so successful.  Today’s guest is David Jp Phillips who... The post Why the Brain Decides Whether Your Message Lands first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What Volleyball Teaches About Teamwork, Trust, and Resilience
TODAY’s TOP TIER TALENT IS Dorina & Ronja Klinger! Welcome to an episode of ‘Top Tier Talent’, a new series, where I focus on stars who are top-tier prospects in their sport or industry, and focus on finding and highlighting the key skills, habits and mindsets that make them so successful. Today’s guests are the... The post What Volleyball Teaches About Teamwork, Trust, and Resilience first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How to Recover From Addiction and Rebuild Your Life
TODAY’s GUEST IS Robb Kelly! Today’s guest is Robb Kelly! Robb Kelly, PhD is a renowned addiction consultant who believes in treating the problem of addiction, not the symptoms. He has worked for many years helping addicts and alcoholics to recover their lives from the disease of addiction. Based on his own experiences working with... The post How to Recover From Addiction and Rebuild Your Life first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
From Addiction and Anxiety to Endurance: How Real Change Happens
TODAY’s GUEST IS Adam Hill! Today’s guest is Adam Hill. It was never part of Adam Hill’s life ambition or his genetic constitution to wear a Speedo in public, let alone compete in a triathlon. For the first three decades of life, he was the poster child for non-athleticism, obsessively unhealthy habits, and an intense... The post From Addiction and Anxiety to Endurance: How Real Change Happens first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
The World’s First BJJ Physio on Why Most Grapplers Are Training Themselves Into Retirement
TODAY’s GUEST IS Dr. Carlos J Berio! Today’s guest is Dr. Carlos Berio, the first BJJ Physio and licensed Physical Therapist. Dr. Carlos J Berio, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, CMTPT, HKC is the Executive Director, Head Sports Pain Expert, and Founder of SPARK Physiotherapy in Alexandria, VA. He is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy,... The post The World’s First BJJ Physio on Why Most Grapplers Are Training Themselves Into Retirement first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How Small Bold Actions Change Your Life
TODAY’s GUEST IS Fred Joyal Today’s guest is Fred Joyal. Fred Joyal is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business advisor. He co-founded the most successful dentist referral service in the country, 1-800-DENTIST. He has previously written two books on marketing, has dabbled in standup and improv comedy, acted in bad movies and excellent TV commercials. His... The post How Small Bold Actions Change Your Life first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What Nurses Know About Staying Healthy Long Term
TODAY’s GUEST IS Sarah Jeffries Today’s guest is Sarah Jeffries. Sarah is a registered nurse, has a Masters of science in nursing, expertise in ER nursing, education and sleep therapy.  She is married to Olympic bronze medalists ex boxer Tony Jeffries and Mum to 3 young girls, Jayde, Jessie and Jodie in Los Angeles CA.... The post What Nurses Know About Staying Healthy Long Term first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How to Rebuild Your Life After Hitting Rock Bottom
TODAY’s GUEST IS Terrance McKinney Today’s guest is Terrance “T.Wrecks” McKinney Terrance “T.Wrecks” McKinney is a professional fighter from Spokane, Washington. He trains at Warrior Camp gym located within Spokane. A standout high school wrestler, McKinney would go on to wrestle at Chadron State College in Nebraska, and North Idaho College. McKinney would have a... The post How to Rebuild Your Life After Hitting Rock Bottom first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How to Act Calmly When Fear Is Real
TODAY’s GUEST IS Andy Torbet Today’s guest is Andy Torbet. Andy is a professional cave diver, freediver, skydiver and climber. This has led him into a world of exploration, TV Presenting and as Stunt Performer. In this interview, we discuss:   Overcoming fear. The need for and how to train for challenges in your life.  How... The post How to Act Calmly When Fear Is Real first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Stories in Movies Can Create Powerful Personal Insight
TODAY’s GUEST IS Jonathan Decker and Alan Seawright! Today’s guest is Jonathan Decker and Alan Seawright. Cinema Therapy is a hit YouTube channel in which a licensed therapist and a professional filmmaker explore what hit movies can teach us about life, love, and mental health. Jonathan Decker is a licensed marriage and family therapist and... The post Why Stories in Movies Can Create Powerful Personal Insight first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How People Actually Make Money Online (Without Scams or Shortcuts)
TODAY’s GUEST IS Shaahin Cheyene! Today’s guest is Shaahin Cheyene. Shaahin Cheyene is the number #1 ranked Amazon Accelerator. He helps you sell on Amazon and make a lot of money! During the Iranian Revolution of 1978, Shaahin’s family had to escape to survive and ended up finally migrating to Los Angeles, Ca . At... The post How People Actually Make Money Online (Without Scams or Shortcuts) first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Smarter Strength Training Wins More Matches and Prevents Injuries
TODAY’s GUEST IS Josh Settlage! Today’s guest is Josh Settlage, CSCS! Josh (or Coach J) has spent over a decade studying grappling sports and human performance, working with and learning from the best minds in physical therapy, biomechanics, strength, and conditioning. He studied kinesiology with a concentration in exercises science at William Jessup University and... The post Why Smarter Strength Training Wins More Matches and Prevents Injuries first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Understanding Animals Is the Key to Protecting Them
TODAY’s GUEST IS Dave Salmoni! Today’s guest is Dave Salmoni on animals, education, conservation and chat shows. Dave Salmoni is a Canadian animal trainer, entertainer, host and producer. He has his own production company, Triosphere, which is based in South Africa and specializes in wildlife films. Salmoni has hosted and produced several television documentaries, including:... The post Why Understanding Animals Is the Key to Protecting Them first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How to Stay Strong When Life Tries to Break You
TODAY’s GUEST IS Dean Stott! Today’s guest is Dean Stott on how to become relentless in your life! Dean is a former British Special Forces Soldier, 2x World Record Holder, Adventurer, Philanthropist, Author and International Speaker. After making it through the Special Forces gruelling 6-month selection process, Dean became one of the very first army... The post How to Stay Strong When Life Tries to Break You first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
The Man Who Made The Rock, Oprah and Tom Cruise Open Up — Here’s His Secret
TODAY’s GUEST IS Chris Van Vliet! Today’s guest is Chris Van Vliet on cameras, connections & Insight Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy award winning TV Host, Entertainment Reporter and YouTuber based in Los Angeles, CA. He has traveled the world reporting from events like the Oscars, Grammys and the Cannes Film Festival. You... The post The Man Who Made The Rock, Oprah and Tom Cruise Open Up — Here’s His Secret first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How Men Over 40 Build Strength, Energy, and an Unfair Advantage
TODAY’s GUEST IS Dr Mike Simpson! Today’s guest is Dr Mike Simpson!  Mike Simpson, M.D. has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Special Forces Operator, and finally as a Doctor of Emergency Medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Throughout his career, Mike has deployed to 17... The post How Men Over 40 Build Strength, Energy, and an Unfair Advantage first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Real Success Starts With an Identity Shift
TODAY’s GUEST IS Anthony Trucks! Today’s guest is Anthony Trucks Anthony Trucks is a former NFL Athlete, American Ninja Warrior on NBC, international speaker, host of the Aww Shift & Shift Starter Podcasts, author, and founder of Identity Shift coaching. After being put into foster care at the age of 3, being adopted into an... The post Why Real Success Starts With an Identity Shift first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Changing How You Think Changes Everything Else
TODAY’s GUEST IS Rob Kenney Today’s guest is Rob Kenney! Rob Kenney’s father left him and his seven siblings when he was fourteen years old, and the youngest had to fend for themselves. He wished that he had someone who could teach him the basics—how to tie a tie, jump-start a car, unclog a drain,... The post Why Changing How You Think Changes Everything Else first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Self‑Respect Builds a Better Body Than Self‑Hate Ever Will
TODAY’s GUEST IS Chris Powell! Today’s guest is Chris Powell! Chris Powell is widely known as the transformation specialist and host of ABC’s documentary-style series, “Extreme Weight Loss.” With an unyielding dedication to helping others, Chris traveled the country using his innovative techniques, education and expertise to guide extremely overweight individuals as they shed hundreds... The post Why Self‑Respect Builds a Better Body Than Self‑Hate Ever Will first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How Building Better Habits Trains Your Memory and Confidence
TODAY’s GUEST IS Josh McCartney! Today’s guest is Josh McCartney, a memory and confidence coach! We focus on how levelling up your memory is the key to changing our lives in all areas We tend to tell ourselves a story of who we are as a person and what we are capable of, but this... The post How Building Better Habits Trains Your Memory and Confidence first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Understanding Body Language Changes How You Read People
TODAY’s GUEST IS Enigma Today’s guest is Enigma! Enigma is a body language analyst who makes videos on the body language and mannerisms of characters and actors in movies, TV shows, Internet videos, and more and teaches how it can it be learnt and used to make us better communicators and connectors with others. He... The post Why Understanding Body Language Changes How You Read People first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What Long-Distance Running Teaches You About Who You Really Are
TODAY’s GUEST IS Michele Graglia Today’s guest is Michele Graglia is a model, author, fitness coach, and ultra marathon runner. His book ‘Ultra’ was published in May 2017. Michele is intimately acquainted with the hollow feeling many listeners of Next Level Guy struggle with every day. Before he was beating David Goggins at the Moab... The post What Long-Distance Running Teaches You About Who You Really Are first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How Stunt Performers Combine Creativity With Controlled Risk
TODAY’s GUEST IS Eric Linden! Today’s guest is stuntman, Stunt Coordinator & 2nd Unit Director Eric Linden. He is known for his stunt work on some of the biggest blockbuster films and TV shows, such as Black Adam, The Punisher, The Suicide Squad & Red Notice. In this interview, we discuss: Stunt work. Building a... The post How Stunt Performers Combine Creativity With Controlled Risk first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How to Train Yourself to Perform When It Matters Most
TODAY’s GUEST IS Judd Hoekstra Today’s guest is Judd Hoekstra. Judd is a leadership and human performance expert, bestselling author, and speaker. ‘Crunch Time’, Judd’s most recent book co-authored with professional baseball pitching coach Rick Peterson, reveals the secrets of how to be your best under pressure. This book has been life-changing in my mindset,... The post How to Train Yourself to Perform When It Matters Most first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Most Home Cooking Tastes Bland — and How Chefs Fix It
TODAY’s GUEST IS Mike Greenfield! Today’s guest is Mike Greenfield. He is the Founder of Pro Home Cooks, where you can Join over 2.5 Million home cooks on YouTube, Mike has been on a mission to spread his passion of home cooking through educational and entertaining digital food content. Through his youtube channel, he inspires people to overcome... The post Why Most Home Cooking Tastes Bland — and How Chefs Fix It first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How to Build a Competition Game That Actually Holds Up
TODAY’s GUEST IS Rob Biernacki! Today’s guest is Rob Biernacki. Rob is Head instructor of Island Top Team, creator of Submission Formula, BJJ Formula, Modern Leg Lock Formula, purveyor of the Rob Biernacki Online Academy, a master of conceptual jiu-jitsu and occasional masters competitor. This is round two with Rob. (Please see episode #117 for... The post How to Build a Competition Game That Actually Holds Up first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Thinking in Concepts Improves Your Jiu-Jitsu Faster
TODAY’s GUEST IS Rob Biernacki Today’s guest is Rob Biernacki. Rob is Head instructor of Island Top Team, creator of Submission Formula, BJJ Formula, Modern Leg Lock Formula, purveyor of the Rob Biernacki Online Academy, a master of conceptual jiu-jitsu and occasional masters competitor. In this interview, we discuss: Conceptual BJJ The use of Mini-battles... The post Why Thinking in Concepts Improves Your Jiu-Jitsu Faster first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How Older Grapplers Get Better Without Breaking Down
TODAY’s GUEST IS Rick Ellis! Today’s guest is Rick Ellis. Rick Ellis has had an eclectic career as a musician, audio engineer, visual designer, programmer, and software entrepreneur. Somewhere along the way he discovered Jiu-Jitsu and became obsessed with this fascinating and transformative art. Rick would go on to earn a blackbelt under legendary instructor... The post How Older Grapplers Get Better Without Breaking Down first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Clarity and Honesty Change Your Dating Results
TODAY’s GUEST IS Blaine Anderson! Today’s guest is Blaine Anderson! Let Blaine teach you how to attract the people you want and deserve in your life! Blaine is a dating coach for men. She specializes in helping guys build confidence, learn to authentically market themselves, and attract amazing partners fast. You can find her on... The post Why Clarity and Honesty Change Your Dating Results first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Gut Fungi Matter — and What They Mean for Digestive Health
TODAY’s GUEST IS Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum! Today’s guest is Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum Over 40 years ago, a lone scientist began exploring this critical, but neglected, inhabitant of the human body. Born and raised in Lebanon, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum is Director of the Center for Medical Mycology at Case Western Reserve University, one of the top... The post Why Gut Fungi Matter — and What They Mean for Digestive Health first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What Competing in BJJ Teaches You About Yourself
TODAY’s GUEST IS Tom Davey! Today’s guest is Coach Tom Davey, from the Grappling Academy.  Coach Tom began coaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as early as 2006. He has been fascinated by grappling for close to 20 years. Coach Tom spends his days devoted to furthering his art by teaching and studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu full time from... The post What Competing in BJJ Teaches You About Yourself first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
She Does Gymnastics on a Moving Bike. Here’s What That Taught Her About Fear and Confidence.
TODAY’s GUEST IS Viola Brand! Today’s guest is: Viola Brand Who are they: More commonly known as violalovescycling. Viola is 26 years old, a former competitive athlete in artistic cycling from 2000-2020, and was a member of the German national team from 2010 on. She won the silver medal at the UCI indoorcycling world championships... The post She Does Gymnastics on a Moving Bike. Here’s What That Taught Her About Fear and Confidence. first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Most Home Workouts Fail — and How Forme Rebuilt the Experience
TODAY’s GUEST IS Trent Ward! Today’s guest is: Trent Ward Who are they: Trent Ward is the founder and CEO of FORME Life. Trent Ward is the co-founder and CEO of FORME Life. He realized first-hand that a busy lifestyle makes it challenging to get to the gym, and so in the middle of a... The post Why Most Home Workouts Fail — and How Forme Rebuilt the Experience first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What Competing at the Top of CrossFit Actually Requires
TODAY’s GUEST IS KARI PEARCE! Today’s guest is six times CrossFit Games athlete and three-time Fittest American Female Kari Pearce! During the last five years, Kari has competed in CrossFit all around the world and represented the United States of America in 2016 and 2017 at the CrossFit Invitational. She was sporty through childhood, beginning... The post What Competing at the Top of CrossFit Actually Requires first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Real Connection Is What Actually Creates Attraction
TODAY’s GUEST IS Tripp Advice! Today’s guest is Tripp Kramer, aka Tripp Advice (@TrippAdvice) , a leading men’s dating and relationship coach, who has the number 1 dating channel on YouTube. Tripp became frustrated with his own relationship skills with women when in college. He struggled to build attraction and escape the friend zone with... The post Why Real Connection Is What Actually Creates Attraction first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Average Is a Choice — and How to Raise Your Standards
THE GUEST Today’s guest is Michael Bernoff, who is a speaker, successful author and a results Coach with the powerful ability to tap into virtually anyone’s motivation strategy; building charisma, influence, and connection. A master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Michael is known for showing people how to get results, increase their lifestyle, and improve... The post Why Average Is a Choice — and How to Raise Your Standards first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What Actually Improves Intimacy in Long-Term Relationships
THE GUEST Today’s guest is the return of legal sex worker, sex educator intimacy master, a favourite guest of mine and genuine person Alice Little. Alice Little is the number one booking legal sex worker in the United States and works as a courtesan at the Moonlite Bunny Ranch. At only 4ft 8in, she is... The post What Actually Improves Intimacy in Long-Term Relationships first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What It Really Takes to Hunt the World’s Most Dangerous Criminals
THE GUEST Today’s guest is Steve Murphy and Javier Peña. DEA special agents Javier Peña and Steve Murphy were assigned as the lead investigators targeting Escobar and his Medellin Cartel organization. These true American heroes provide a first-hand lesson in history as they discuss their efforts bringing down the world’s first narco-terrorist, the challenges they... The post What It Really Takes to Hunt the World’s Most Dangerous Criminals first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How Product Obsession and Community Build Brands That Last
THE GUEST Today’s guests are Neuro founders Kent Yoshimura (CEO) and Ryan Chen (CFO), an elite company that produces products that you can take anywhere, anytime to refresh your state of mind and do more by simply popping their gum and mints. Their products can be taken on nearly any diet and containing a documented... The post How Product Obsession and Community Build Brands That Last first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What Great Coaching Teaches About Handling Pressure in Life
THE GUEST Today’s guest is legendary Head Coach Greg Nelson. Greg has his roots in athletic training and competition. Mr. Nelson is a former University of Minnesota Wrestling Team member and All-American high school gymnast. In 1983, he started training in numerous martial arts, obtaining a high level coaching qualifications. A grappler at heart, the... The post What Great Coaching Teaches About Handling Pressure in Life first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What Real Endurance Looks Like Over the Long Haul
THE GUEST Today’s guest is Mark Beaumont. Mark is an athlete, broadcaster & ambassador. He is best known for cycling around the globe in under eighty days, but there is much more to the man than that. Using a decade of world firsts, he redefines the meaning of Endurance and what we are capable of,... The post What Real Endurance Looks Like Over the Long Haul first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How to Act Clearly When Fear Is Real
THE GUEST Today’s guest is Mark Matthews. Mark is a big wave surfer and an motivational speaker. Mark has made a living achieving the near impossible: crossing the intersection of danger and excitement. He knows all too well the crippling grasp of fear. While in Tasmania, fifteen feet in front of a cliff in cold,... The post How to Act Clearly When Fear Is Real first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How to Learn Hard Skills Faster Without Cutting Corners
THE GUEST Today’s guest is Scott Young. Scott Young is a writer who undertakes interesting self-education projects, such as attempting to learn MIT’s four-year computer science curriculum in twelve months and learning four languages in one year. For the last ten years he’s been experimenting to find out how to learn and think better. He teaches the... The post How to Learn Hard Skills Faster Without Cutting Corners first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
What Actually Makes a Complete Martial Artist
THE GUEST Today’s guest is Rafael Lovato Jr. Rafael is a legend in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community, as a competitor and coach. He is a lifetime martial artist and the Owner & Head Instructor of Lovato’s School of BJJ & MMA in Oklahoma City. He has achieved nearly everything that is possible in BJJ and... The post What Actually Makes a Complete Martial Artist first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How Real Confidence Is Built — Not Faked
THE GUEST Today’s guest is Elle Russ. Elle Russ is the author of Confident As Fu*k and the best-selling health book, The Paleo Thyroid Solution – which has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. Elle is also a TV/Film writer and the show host for the popular Primal Blueprint Podcast started by NYT’s bestselling author, Mark Sisson. You can learn more... The post How Real Confidence Is Built — Not Faked first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
Why Choosing Hard Challenges Gives Life Meaning Again
THE GUEST Today’s guest is Stephan Kesting, a father, fire-fighter, podcaster, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) legend. Stephan operates Grapplearts.com and Beginning BJJ.com. Through his online instructionals, videos, DVDs, articles, and newsletters, he has helped tens of thousands of grapplers all over the world improve their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling skills. I in particular owe him... The post Why Choosing Hard Challenges Gives Life Meaning Again first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.
How to Stay Calm and Perform When Everything Is on the Line
THE GUEST Today’s guest is Dan Dworkis. Dan Dworkis, MD PhD, is a board-certified emergency physician and the founder of The Emergency Mind, which brings together lessons from experts in the emergency department and beyond on developing the tools it takes to succeed during times of crisis and apply knowledge under pressure. Dr. Dworkis received... The post How to Stay Calm and Perform When Everything Is on the Line first appeared on The Next Level Guy Show.