Podcasts by Maestro on the Mic

MOTM #535: How Often Should You Email Your List? from 2023-12-11T09:00

Today I wanted to talk about your email list—more specifically, how often you should be sending emails to said list. Your email list is the single most important asset of your business, so it’s not...

MOTM #534: 3 Steps for a Happier Life from 2023-12-07T09:00

Look, happiness is subjective—happiness to me isn’t going to mean the same thing to you. But no matter what your “happy” is, there are 3 things you can do that I think will move you towards that ha...

MOTM #533: You are NOT Your Niche from 2023-12-04T09:00

I keep seeing some posts on Instagram that I strongly disagree with, so instead of just allowing it to bother me or do nothing but complain, I’m making something instead. I’ve seen some people conf...

MOTM #532: Understanding the Changing Landscape of Physical Therapy: Brick&Mortar Clinics vs. Digital Ventures with Dr. Danny Matta from 2023-11-30T09:00

So excited for y’all to hear this double-dip episode with one of my favorite people ever, Dr. Danny Matta. This was originally a catch-up episode for his show, the PT Entrepreneur Podcast, but we h...

MOTM #531: How to Increase Your Engagement on Instagram from 2023-11-27T09:00

Engagement tanking and not sure what to do about it? You must be new here. I hear people bitching about the “numbers” on Insta, but complaining won’t change a damn thing. Meta is always changing up...

MOTM #530: Espresso Machines and The Spice of Life from 2023-11-23T09:00

Happy Thanksgiving! This episode is bit of a hat tip to the very first episode of this podcast, and over 5 years later, the message remains the same. I recently bought a new espresso machine, and y...

MOTM #529: Online Business Advice for Brick and Mortar Business Owners from 2023-11-20T09:00

Recently, I’ve received an influx of PT’s and brick & mortar business owners looking to jump into the online space. I see some people thinking that online is somehow easier than in-person—it’s...

MOTM #528: How to Decide When it’s Time to Invest in a Coaching Program from 2023-11-17T05:44:48

I’m sure you’ve heard business coaches making claims like, “in order to get to the next level you HAVE to invest” and “all coaches need coaches” as a way to sell their products and services. My per...

MOTM #527: The Ultimate Business Lesson from Eminem from 2023-11-13T09:00

Got a shorter episode for you today, but that doesn’t mean the message isn’t sweet. You may know Eminem as one of the greatest lyrical geniuses of our generation, but he’s also got some wisdom that...

MOTM #526: Two Questions to Ask EVERY Time You Create an Online Offer from 2023-11-09T09:00

This is something I’ve been doing for years, but it wasn’t until recently that I had the language to describe the process. Every time you create an offer, and I do mean every single time, you need ...

MOTM #525: When Should You Stop Chasing the Online Business Dream? from 2023-11-06T09:00

The great-but-terrible thing about online business is that you can learn everything you need to know to start one in about 30 seconds, but for most people it takes basically 30 years to start seein...

MOTM #524: What Actually Matters? from 2023-11-02T08:00

I’m not here to tell you how to figure out what matters, I’m here to talk about what ACTUALLY matters. It’s simple but it’s complicated at the same time, because what matters to you might not matte...

MOTM #523: Building a Legacy Business from 2023-10-30T08:02:28

It’s LEGACY season, y’all. If you’ve listened to the past 4 Business and Bullshit episodes with my girl, JillFit, you know the story of how LEGACY came to be, and how much we love this program. It’...

MOTM #522: Overcoming Comparisonitis on Instagram from 2023-10-26T08:00

You’re a human—or at least I think you are—and comparing yourself to others you see on social media happens, it’s okay! What’s not okay is letting that comparisonitis stop you when you’re trying to...

MOTM #521: Business&Bullshit with My Bestie–Part 4: Asking for the Sale from 2023-10-23T08:00

It’s the fourth and final BBB, and while we’re sad it’s over, we’re so damn grateful y’all decided to give us your time and attention for this series. Jill and I wanted to talk about selling to fin...

MOTM #520: Do You Need Professional Photos for Your Online Biz? from 2023-10-19T08:00

Do you need professional photos for your online business? I’ll spare you the runaround—of course not. Professional photos aren’t my jam, but if they’re yours, great! More power to you! But you abso...

MOTM #519: Business&Bullshit with My Bestie–Part 3: The Nuts&Bolts of Online Business from 2023-10-16T08:00

We’re back with Triple-B Part 3, and goddamn are we having a great time. Talking biz is always my favorite thing to do, and when I get to talk to the best-of-the-best, my bestie JillFit, y’all know...

MOTM #518: How to Create When You’re Out of Ideas from 2023-10-12T08:00

I’m all about posting daily—or at the very least, on a consistent basis—but what do you post when you feel like youre out of ideas? Creativity isn’t some finite resource, and I don’t believe you ev...

MOTM #517: Business&Bullshit with My Bestie–Part 2: Standing Out In the Space from 2023-10-09T08:00

JillFit and I are back for BBB Part 2 and today we’re tackling what it takes to stand out online. Everyone worries about it: is the online space too crowded, too saturated? Sure there are huge numb...

MOTM #516: Is Authenticity Hurting Your Brand? from 2023-10-05T08:00

Y’all know I’m all about MOAR YOU but does the limit exist? Can “too much” authenticity hurt your personal brand? Truthfully, I think the only way to sustainably build a business is by being as tru...

MOTM #515: Business&Bullshit with My Bestie Part 1: Doing the Thing from 2023-10-02T08:00

Friends, I am STOKED to share this 4-part series with you: Business and Bullshit with my Bestie… the one, the only, JillFit. JillFit basically invented the internet, and if you don’t believe me, th...

MOTM #514: Do You Need to Be More Niched Down? from 2023-09-28T08:00

If you’re trying to solve every problem for every person, you’re gonna have a bad time. When it comes to online business, I truly, truly believe you need to niche down if you want to gain any tract...

MOTM #513: How to Get More Testimonials from 2023-09-25T08:00

Running a business online means you need to show prospective clients that they’ll get a result from working with you, and there’s no better way to prove it than hearing it directly from your previo...

MOTM #512: What to Do When You Finish a Launch from 2023-09-21T08:00

Today we’re getting tactical, we’re getting clinical, we’re getting strategic. I’m telling you exactly what to do after you launch so you know know what to do next time around, so you just get bett...

MOTM #511: Are You Pushing Hard Enough? from 2023-09-18T08:00

Got big goals? As the great philosopher, Britney Spears, once said, “You better work, bitch.” Yes, there is a time and place for rest, and your work should never be such a struggle that you spend e...

MOTM #510: How to Create Consistently When You Crave Spontaneity from 2023-09-14T08:00

How do you balance the spontaneity needed for creative work with the consistency needed to run a business? I get this question a lot, and I’m not surprised—I create off the cuff too, and we attract...

MOTM #509: Can You Guarantee Results? from 2023-09-11T08:02:43

Guaranteeing a result to our clients can feel risky as hell, especially when you haven’t put in a ton of reps yet. As a consumer, aren’t you more likely to buy something if you know exactly the out...

MOTM #508: Mortality as a Motivator from 2023-09-07T08:00

We’re all dying. I don’t say this to be morbid, it’s just true. The average lifespan is less than 80 years old, meaning we all have less time than we think we do. Why waste any of our limited time ...

MOTM #507: How to Get Back Into the Swing of Things When Summer Ends from 2023-09-04T08:00

The seasons are changing, kids are back in school, and it’s time to get back to business to round out Q3 and Q4. Maybe you’re dragging your feet a little after the chill summer months, but not to w...

MOTM #506: How Do You Book Your Plane Tickets? from 2023-08-31T08:00

I booked a flight with my friends recently and the whole experience got me thinking. What I value in an airplane experience could not be more different than the friends I’m traveling with and my mi...

MOTM #505: Are You Working In Your Business or On Your Business? from 2023-08-28T08:10:47

There’s a phrase that gets thrown around a ton and frankly, I can’t stand it. Maybe you’ve heard it, too: “I’m too busy working in my business to work on my business!” It’s meaningless. What I’m re...

MOTM #504: How Long Does it Take to Build a Successful Online Business? from 2023-08-24T08:00

How long does it take to build a successful online business? Y’all already know I’m gonna say it takes a long ass time. But if you want a more concrete timeline, or want to know why it takes so dam...

MOTM #503: How to Get Your Audience to Engage with You from 2023-08-21T08:00

If you find yourself showing up on socials and hearing nothing but crickets, you might want to tune in to this episode. It’s not enough to just create content and put it out into the world. Getting...

MOTM #502: Every Client is a Neuro Client with Meghann Koppele Duffy from 2023-08-17T08:00

Today, we’re nerding out about movement. It’s been a while since I’ve had Meghann Koppele Duffy on the podcast, but sometimes you just need to geek out for a little bit with a dope-ass human. Meg i...

MOTM #501: The 7 Parts of an Irresistible Offer from 2023-08-14T08:00

If you’ve been wanting to sell something online, or you’re in the process of creating your next course or offer, or even if you’re having a tough time writing the copy for the sales page of your ex...

MOTM #500: 5 Lessons from 500 Podcast Episodes from 2023-08-10T08:00

500 episodes. We did it, y’all.  This podcast has far and away been my favorite thing to create, so THANK YOU for being here, whether you’re brand new or you’ve been here from the very beginni...

MOTM #499: Don’t Fall Into the Branding Trap from 2023-08-07T08:00

I’m here to save you from the Branding Trap. Fonts and colors and a cool logo are fun, no doubt about it, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that having “perfect” branding is what’ll make you s...

MOTM #498: The Beyoncé of Breath with Jill Miller from 2023-08-03T08:00

You know those kinds of people who are so damn good at what they do and so true to themselves that you just need everyone to get a chance to bask in their greatness? That’s Jill Miller. Jill is an ...

MOTM #497: The Best Way to Start an Online Business from 2023-07-31T08:00

So you want to start an online business. If you’re looking for the fastest, easiest, most efficient, and—in my opinion—best way to do it, I’ve got the answer. You’ll have to listen to the full epis...

MOTM #496: The Summer Slump from 2023-07-27T08:00

Every year, summer hits and like clockwork, online metrics take a nose dive and people start to panic. It’s not that your business is failing, people just don’t care about their phones because they...

MOTM #495: Checking in on Your Word of the Year from 2023-07-24T08:00

If you didn’t know, I like to choose a word to focus on at the beginning of the year, almost like an intention, to help guide my actions and keep me focused. For 2023, I chose “Create.” We’re a lit...

MOTM #494: How Much of Your Personal Life Should You Share on Social Media? from 2023-07-20T08:00

How much of your personal life should you be sharing on social media? It’s a question I get asked quite a lot and y’all already know there won’t be a clear answer. It’s your business and at the end...

MOTM #493: WTF is Threads? from 2023-07-17T08:00

If you haven’t heard, Meta, the company behind Instagram and Facebook, has come out with a new social media: Threads. Over 69 million people are on it so far, and it’s essentially a version of Twit...

MOTM #492: A Nihilistic Approach to Online Business from 2023-07-13T09:27:08

What really matters when it comes to online business? What should you believe, what works? Does the approach you take really even matter? Y’all know I’m all about taking action. Honestly, any appro...

MOTM #491: My Podcasting Process from 2023-07-10T08:00

I’ve been podcasting since 2018, releasing 2 episodes almost every week, so I’ve got the process down to a science. This podcast is one of my favorite things to do and helps me create some of my mo...

MOTM #490: My Supplement Stack from 2023-07-06T08:00

Let’s talk supplement stacks. Maybe it seems random as hell to you, but it’s my business, my podcast, and I’m gonna talk about the things I want to talk about. I don’t take a ton of supplements, bu...

MOTM #489: Is Instagram Killing Creativity? from 2023-07-03T08:00

Is Instagram killing creativity? Yes. Yes, it is. As much as I hate blaming it, we’re all merely victims to the Algorithm Gods. And while you could certainly try your best to chase after the algori...

MOTM #488: How to Know What Offer You Should Create from 2023-06-29T08:00

Ready to create your next offer? There are a few questions you need to ask yourself before you make anything else. Personally, I like to run the same things eleventy billion times, and there’s real...

MOTM #487: Why I Stopped Offering Discovery Calls from 2023-06-26T08:00

I don’t do discovery calls anymore. “But Maestro,“ I hear you saying, “didn’t you *just* mention your discovery calls, only 3 episodes ago?” I sure did, but things change and with online business t...

MOTM #486: Cultivating Communities of Care (Part II) from 2023-06-22T08:00

This episode is the second part of a 2-part episode with my girl, my twin Laura Jean. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, get on that! I’m always mentioning Laura Jean on this podcast because sh...

MOTM #485: Being Seen, Heard, and Known (Part I) from 2023-06-19T08:00

This episode is the first half of a 2-part episode with my girl, my twin Laura Jean. It’s been a while since I had her on the podcast, but it doesn’t feel like that because I mention her pretty muc...

MOTM #484: How to Choose an Online Business Coach from 2023-06-15T08:00

So, you want to hire an online business coach. There are eleventy-billion (yes, that’s the actual number) coaches out there, it shouldn’t be that hard to pick one. We all have different ideas for b...

MOTM #483: How to Sell Your Own Merchandise from 2023-06-12T08:00

Selling merch is fucking dope. The fact that I created a brand and a value system that people—some of whom I’ve never even met—want to represent in their own lives isn’t something I take for grante...

MOTM #482: Taking a Break From Instagram from 2023-06-08T08:00

Before y’all start to worry, no I am not taking a break from Insta. It is something I see a lot of people wanting to do, but are afraid to do so. I’ll be the one to tell you that there’s nothing wr...

MOTM #481: Peloton Got Plastic Surgery from 2023-06-05T08:00

Peloton got a BBL. Okay, okay not really, but they did have a huge rebrand and what once was a hardware company that sold stationary bikes has become a software company that sells an app, and I thi...

MOTM #480: Life Never Slows Down from 2023-06-01T08:00

This one is dedicated to all of you out there who have ever said “once life calms down, then I’ll do the thing I always said I would.” That ain’t happening, and you know it. If that makes you feel ...

MOTM #479: Transitioning Away From Patient Care from 2023-05-29T08:00

Where my clinicians at?! This episode is for anyone out there who’s thinking about transitioning away from patient care. I’m not here to discourage you from treating at all, it’s entirely possible ...

MOTM #478: An Introduction to Smart Tools and Blood Flow Restriction with Nick Colosi from 2023-05-25T08:00

I’m obsessed with looking for the best of the best, and finding people who are committed to making the best possible product. It’s always been my goal to help all of you cut through the noise out t...

MOTM #477: Setting Boundaries with Your Clients from 2023-05-22T08:00

The way I see it, setting boundaries with your clients is simply choosing to make your own well-being a priority rather than someone else’s desires. We have no problem setting boundaries for kids o...

MOTM #476: People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Finding Peace with Erica Webb from 2023-05-18T08:00

Erica Webb works with the people-pleasers of the world. As a former people-pleaser and self-hater, she helps others who are just like her past self, those with a nasty inner-critic, to find self-ki...

MOTM #475: How to Launch a Successful Online Course Using Kajabi from 2023-05-15T08:00

If you want to launch an online course and actually be successful, you need this episode. There are plenty of people out there that will happily take your money to teach you how to create a course,...

MOTM #474: How to Use Instagram for In-Person Business from 2023-05-11T08:00

I’m all about using Instagram as a tool to grow your online business, but what about for you folks with a brick & mortar business, are the rules still the same? Nope! I’m gonna show you exactl...

MOTM #473: A Look Inside of My Rich Life from 2023-05-08T08:00

Y’all know I’m about living my very best life, or as Ramit Sethi calls it, my Rich Life. It’s not even about being “rich” so to speak, it’s about living the fullest version of life, whatever that l...

MOTM #472 Canceling Cancel Culture from 2023-05-04T17:09:04

I don’t subscribe to cancel culture. I don’t believe in cancel culture. But I’m seeing cancel culture greatly affect how people are showing up, and I wanted to share my two pennies. This episode is...

MOTM #471: Do You Actually Need to Niche Down? from 2023-05-01T08:00

Niching down is one of my favorite subjects to talk about, but do you really need to do it? Short answer: yes. Medium answer: if you’re in the online space, absolutely yes. Long answer: well, you’l...

MOTM #470: How to Scale an Online Business from 2023-04-27T08:00

Today we’re talking all about the monies, aka how to scale your online business. Most people use the terms “grow” and “scale” interchangeably when it comes to internet biz but they are VERY differe...

MOTM #469: The Best Software and Platforms for Online Business from 2023-04-24T08:00

Alright y’all, let me nerd out for an episode here and tell you aaaaall the best platforms and software you need to be using for your online business. I’ve spent hours upon hours researching the be...

MOTM #468: How to Grow Your Email List from 2023-04-20T08:00

This might be the most informative episode I’ve ever done. For real. Everything you need to know about email lists and newsletters is in this episode: why you need one, how to start one, what to us...

MOTM #467: How to Get Sponsorships and Affiliate Deals from 2023-04-17T08:00

So you’re running an online business, and now you’re asking yourself… how do I get companies to send me money and free shit? I’ve spoken a little bit before about how to get sponsorships but y’all ...

MOTM #466: Networking for Newbies from 2023-04-13T08:00

Thanks to my PT background, I’m always looking for root causes rather than treating symptoms, so when I hear y’all ask how to get better at networking, I think it’s important to know why we want th...

MOTM #465: What to Do When People Default on Their Payment Plans from 2023-04-10T08:00

In general, payment plans are transactional rather than relational, meaning the biggest reason those plans exist is to increase revenue. They can be a good thing just as much as they can be harmful...

MOTM #464: Blame It All on My Roots (Part II) from 2023-04-06T08:00

Howdy partners, and welcome back to part 2 of my Garth Brooks-inspired episode. I recently watched Garth’s (yes, we’re on a first name basis) documentary and it moved me in the BEST way. I shared t...

MOTM #463: Blame It All on My Roots (Part I) from 2023-04-03T08:00

One thing you need to know about me: I LOVE country music. It’s a family affair for me, and if there’s one artist I could listen to forever, it’d be Garth Brooks. The man is a legend, and when I wa...

MOTM #462: Building A Lifestyle Business from 2023-03-30T08:00

The Movement Maestro is very much a “lifestyle business” and I like it that way. I love what I do, truly, but I’m not the kind of person who lives to work, and as of now, I don’t see myself becomin...

MOTM #461: A Different Way to Organize Your“Life” from 2023-03-27T08:00

Feeling bogged down by all your scattered thoughts and ideas existing all over the place? Hey, I do it too. I’ll let you in on a little secret though: I don’t write things down with the intent to e...

MOTM #460: How to Create Repeat Customers from 2023-03-23T08:00

I spoke in a previous episode how the only two ways to make more money are to sell the same things to new people and to sell new things to the same people, with the latter options being the more vi...

MOTM #459: The Pandemic Boomerang from 2023-03-20T08:00

People are tired AF, and it’s not just consumers. The monotony and shittier parts of life we got a break from during the Pandemic are back, and it’s just plain exhausting. There’s uncertainty every...

MOTM #458: The Paradox of Wanting to Help More People from 2023-03-16T08:00

I often hear people complaining when business is slow or less than they want it to be, that they “just want to help more people.” Frankly, this statement is usually a little paradoxical, and I’ve f...

MOTM #457: How to Start Generating Passive Income Online from 2023-03-13T08:00

Everyone wants to make “passive income” online but there’s no such thing, at least, not as you know it. Everything to do with making money requires some amount of effort, but what varies is how muc...

MOTM #456: How Often Should You Talk About Your Services? from 2023-03-09T09:00

How often do you need to be talking about your services? Well, that’s up to you. It depends on your business model, the phase of business you’re in, what your goals are… I’ll say one thing, though....

MOTM #455: Should You Start an Online Business? from 2023-03-06T09:00

This podcast tends to trend towards online business, but just because you’re listening doesn’t mean you have an online biz of your own. If you’re thinking about starting online, you’ve got to know ...

MOTM #454: How Will AI and ChatGPT Affect Education? A Candid Conversation with a College Lecturer from 2023-03-02T09:00

Y’all know I’m a firm believer that ChatGPT is the future. Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay and it’s going to revolutionize how we do a lot of things. One of the biggest criticisms I hear for...

MOTM #453: Inspiring Creativity from 2023-02-27T09:00

Creativity isn’t something locked away or that needs to be “accessed.” It lives within us and if you’re feeling in a rut, there are steps you can take to inspire creativity, and if you know anythin...

MOTM #452: 4 Unexpected Issues You Will Encounter as an Entrepreneur from 2023-02-23T09:00

There are 4 themes that seem to come up a lot for people new to online business that can derail and potentially end your career if not taken care of. Owning my own business has changed my life, and...

MOTM #451: Reframe Your View of Competition if You Want to Succeed from 2023-02-20T09:00

“Competition” is nothing to be feared. In fact, competition is exactly what you need to get better over time (and provide referrals for all the shit you don’t want to do!). Yes, it’s gonna take som...

MOTM #450: The Key to Starting a Successful Online Business from 2023-02-16T09:00

If you want an online business, and a successful one with real impact and real sales, there’s one thing you need to be focusing on. If you know me, you probably already know what I’m about to say…&...

MOTM #449: How to Create a Killer Instagram Bio from 2023-02-13T09:00

If you want to use Instagram for your online business, you gotta start with a killer bio. Too many people attempt to be cute or witty or clever and end up confusing the people they really want to h...

MOTM #448: The Information Trap from 2023-02-09T09:00

This episode is for all of you out there who want to do the thing buuuut are holding yourselves back because you need to learn a little more, or get one more certification, or read a few more books...

MOTM #447: Is It Too Late to Start Using Instagram for Online Business? from 2023-02-06T09:00

Has you missed the boat? Has this ship sailed? Has the train left the station? Is it too late to start using Instagram to grow your online business? Y’all already know what I’m gonna say: of course...

MOTM #446: How to Get Your Money’s Worth From Every Live Event You Attend from 2023-02-02T09:00

Monday’s episode was all about hosting live events, so I figured I’d record something about how to get the most out of attending them, too. Maybe it’s not something you’ve thought about much, but t...

MOTM #445: Best Practices for Hosting Your First Live Event from 2023-01-30T09:00

My girl, JillFit, and I are hot-off-the-heels of our first in-person LEGACY event for the year, so I thought it would be the perfect time to give you a behind the scenes look at what it looks like ...

MOTM #444: Breaking Down My Weekly Schedule from 2023-01-26T09:00

I shared my entire workweek with a client of mine and I thought it might be helpful to someone else out there. If you know me, you know I’m a big fan of batching my days and routines. My life is ve...

MOTM #443: How to Switch Your Niche from 2023-01-23T18:17

Are you ready for a change? In today’s episode I’m answering the million-dollar question: How do I switch my niche? Spoiler alert, you’ve just gotta do it, but I do think there  are a few thin...

MOTM #442: How to Develop a Process-Oriented Mindset from 2023-01-19T09:00

So you wanna learn to love the process… is that even possible? I’m a firm believer that we have power over our mindset, and if you really want to get process-oriented over outcome-obsessed, you abs...

MOTM #441: Returning to Beach Volleyball: Full Recap of My Knee Rehab Process from 2023-01-16T09:00

Wanted to do a lil’ episode for all my movement nerds out there about my knee rehabilitation journey. I’m gonna be sharing all about what I have done, what I’m still doing, and what I will be doing...

MOTM #440: Shivering Ain’t the Way: The Neuroscience Behind Cold Showers from 2023-01-12T09:00

What’s with all these people taking cold showers all of a sudden, and do you need to do it, too? Hey if you’re a cold-shower-taker, more power to you! But for those who are simply cold-shower-curio...

MOTM #439: Maximizing Productivity with ChatGPT: How AI will Transform Online Business from 2023-01-09T09:00

ChatGPT. You’ve heard of it, but what the hell is it, and is it the end of the road for creators? Y’all know it’s a little more complicated than that. OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot is a groundbreaking p...

MOTM #438: How to Make Sure Your Launch Doesn’t Flop from 2023-01-05T09:00

We’re in a brand new year and maybe you’re starting to think about your launches for this year. Launching shouldn’t be guesswork and theres one very simple way to make sure none of your launches fl...

MOTM #437: How to Win 2023 from 2023-01-02T09:00

It’s a brand new year, which means new goals, intentions, and resolutions (but none of those for me!). If we want to increase the likelihood of getting where we really want to go, aka if we want to...

MOTM #436: Building and Creating a Life That You Want to Be Living with Meredith Root and Alex Parker from 2022-12-29T09:00

Y’all know what time it is. Last episode of the year, which means for the sixth—yes, you read that right, sixth!—time, I’m catching back up with Meredith Root and Alex Parker. In the time since we’...

MOTM #435: Manage Expectations and Setting Realistic Time Frames from 2022-12-26T09:00

Last short episode of the year folks! With goals being set and plans being made for the new year, I figured it was the perfect time to talk about setting realistic time frames for the things you wa...

MOTM #434: How to Plan for 2023 from 2022-12-22T09:00

Yes, we are approaching the last week of 2022, and no, I don’t think it’s too late to plan for 2023. Making a plan doesn’t have to be stressful! The end of the year is a great time to reflect on th...

MOTM #433: What Should You Outsource to a Virtual Assistant? from 2022-12-19T09:00

So you want to hire a virtual assistant, but what do you actually ask them to do? If you’re looking to outsource, you need to get your shit together first. Then you can decide what’s best for a VA ...

MOTM #432: Why I Left Physical Therapy from 2022-12-15T09:00

So, I used to be a physical therapist. Surprise! I haven't formally treated since 2018, but I didn't walk away with bad blood. There were no tables flipped, I'm extremely proud of all that I accomp...

MOTM #431: How to Find and Hire A Great Virtual Assistant from 2022-12-12T09:00

I’ve been lucky enough to create a killer team and often get asked how I did it. So many people look for virtual assistants in the metaphorical bargain bin, and then wonder why things aren’t runnin...

MOTM #430: Why You Should NOT Start an Online Membership from 2022-12-08T09:00

If you’re thinking about creating an online membership my advice for you is this: don’t. Most membership models suck, and it won’t be the easy, passive-income you might be expecting. And if you’re ...

MOTM #429: These Hoes Ain’t Loyal from 2022-12-05T09:00

Had some run-ins with a few business this week and it really proved to me one thing: these hoes ain’t loyal! Maybe these bigger businesses don’t care as much about their customers, but I think ther...

MOTM #428: Online Business Predictions for 2023 from 2022-12-01T09:00

Are Instagram and Twitter dying, and what the hell does that mean for online business owners in the coming year? I’ll say it to you now, in 2023, relational depth in online business will be the nam...

MOTM #427: How to Actually Get Brand Deals from 2022-11-28T09:00

Getting a deal with a brand you love doesn’t have to feel sleazy or grimy. If you love something and want to shout about it from the rooftops anyway, there’s no reason it can’t be mutually benefici...

MOTM #426: How to Create Your Happiness from 2022-11-24T09:00

Happy Turkey Day friends! Whether you’re here in the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving or not, being thankful is something you can do every day! Gratitude is at the heart of your own happiness, so if y...

MOTM #425: Practical Pricing Strategies for Online Business from 2022-11-21T09:00

I’m dropping 5 tactical tips for you as you decide how to price your products. And if you DO decide to charge more, I’m sharing the best way to go about raising your prices, too.

MOTM #424: The Shift That Could Change Social Media Forever from 2022-11-17T09:00

Social media is shifting, whether we like it or not. Wanted to share my thoughts on where things are going, what you should be doing for your business through it all, and why I think a change isn’t...

MOTM #423: How to Build an Online Personal Brand from 2022-11-14T09:00

I’ve never actually recorded an episode on building an online personal brand, but this is my expertise! I’m breaking down 7 steps you’ll want to follow if you’re interested in creating your own onl...

MOTM #422: Why You Should Start a Podcast for Your Business from 2022-11-10T09:00

You should really start a podcast. Okay, okay y’all know I hate the word “should” but I truly believe starting a podcast is one of the best things you can do for your business. If you wanna know wh...

MOTM #421: The ONE Thing that Determines Success from 2022-11-07T09:00

I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: there’s only ONE thing that truly defines success… It’s YOU. You have to define success for yourself because if you don’t know what it is you’re looking for...

MOTM #420: How to Eat the Frog from 2022-11-03T08:00

How do you eat the frog? And by that I mean, how do you accomplish something difficult that you want to do, but maybe you’re fearing. Look, you can’t run a business based on what-ifs and what-about...

MOTM #419: A Different Kind of Winter is Coming from 2022-10-31T08:00

Winter is on its way, and I’m not talking about traditional winter (even though y’all know I hate that). It’s getting damn expensive just to be alive and we’re all in need of a little more kindness...

MOTM #418: How to Get Out of Your Own Way from 2022-10-27T08:00

Feel stuck in your own way and want to get out? Let me first ask you a question: do you actually want this thing? Because if it isn’t your own goal, you’ll never get out of your own way. That’s the...

MOTM #417: How to Establish a New Routine from 2022-10-24T08:00

Ever since my knee injury, I haven’t been able to keep to my usual routine, and it makes my brain feel like mush. Chances are, if your brain is feeling some kinda way, it’s probably because you’re ...

MOTM #416: To Judge is Human from 2022-10-20T08:00

Judgement is normal. Humans have been judging as long as we’ve been thinking, so don’t beat yourself up if you feel yourself start to judge. But here’s the thing: just because we feel it, doesn’t m...

MOTM #415: We Attract What We Are with Jill Coleman from 2022-10-17T08:00

The Nicest Lady Ever, aka JillFit, aka Jill Coleman, is back today to chat with me about LEGACY. Friends, this program is truly one-of-a-kind. If you’re not new to this online business thing, and w...

MOTM #414: The Truth About Online Business from 2022-10-13T08:00

Look, there’s a lot of bullshit out there right now. Sometimes online business can look a lot like an MLM, but it doesn’t have to be like that, as long as you know what you’re getting in to. Let me...

MOTM #413: The Happiness Hack from 2022-10-10T08:00

Sharing my Happiness Hack today—okay, okay it’s not a hack, per se, but I like the alliteration. So many people are stuck pursuing borrowed goals instead of chatting after what they really want. Do...

MOTM #412: Is Social Media, Social? from 2022-10-06T08:00

Is social media still… well, social? Hell yes it is, and that’s what I love about it. Having a social media-focused business is unique because we get to build real community rather than just buildi...

MOTM #411: Digital Bedside Manner from 2022-10-03T08:00

Injured my knee today, and not gonna lie I’m pretty distracted by it. But it got me thinking, and I think this is a perfect opportunity to talk about your digital bedside manner. As an in-person pr...

MOTM #410: The Holy Trinity of Social Media Success: Luck, Likability, and Expertise from 2022-09-29T08:00

We all know that just because you do something doesn’t mean you’ll have unlimited success at that thing. And that’s true for anything in life, but especially trying to get noticed as an online bran...

MOTM #409: How to Get Noticed as a Small Account on Instagram–5 Tips from 2022-09-26T08:00

Yes, I’m dropping another Insta themed episode today, but I can’t help it! Y’all know how much I love Instagram and it gives us so many business lessons. If you have a smaller account and you want ...

MOTM #408: My Content Creation Process from 2022-09-22T08:00

Wanted to share a little bit of the behind-the-scenes of my creative process: how I come up with and develop ideas, and what platforms I put them on.  Let’s chat. Welcome to Maestro on the Mic...

MOTM #407: Reaching Your Goals: Urgency vs Intensity from 2022-09-19T08:00

What’s the difference between urgency and intensity, and which should you focus on while building your biz? One of these concepts is an amazing tool, and the other is a dusty-ass bish that has no p...

MOTM #406: How to Make Selling Feel Less Icky from 2022-09-15T08:00

Selling doesn’t have to be icky. If you have a great product that actually helps people (and that they’ve asked for!) you don’t have to worry about being a sleaze. I have a two-fold approach to gui...

MOTM #405: New Business Venture: Go for Demand or Go for Joy? from 2022-09-12T08:00

Y’all know my goal in life is to help you do the thing. But what if you’re deciding between two things: one that brings you a ton of joy and one that has a lot of demand, but you’re just okay with....

MOTM #404: How to Find Your Signature Offer from 2022-09-08T08:00

A little meta episode for ya today (since I’m launching my Instagram Intensive soon 👀), all about how to find your own signature offer. Notice how I said “find” rather than “create.” That’s no acc...

MOTM #403: Finding“Balance”Between Work and Life from 2022-09-05T08:00

Balance isn’t a set state, it requires constant attention and adjustment. Think of a handstand—first you have to do too little, then too much, and once you’ve reached the top you don’t just stay st...

MOTM #402: Are Instagram Numbers Real? from 2022-09-01T08:00

Instagram and TikTok are kind of like a virtual casino. We’re playing with tons of money (views and followers) that probably isn’t even real. What does 1 Million followers even mean if only 1,000 p...

MOTM #401: How to Not Get Sick of Saying the Same Thing Over and Over from 2022-08-29T08:00

Redundancy is integral to online business. But if you’re not like me, and you don’t love doing the same thing every day, you might hate this shit. There’s no way to avoid it, but you can learn to l...

MOTM #400: 4 Lessons From 400 Episodes from 2022-08-25T08:00

We did it fam. We made it 400 episodes into this podcast, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I learned a ton along the way, so if you’re thinking about starting something new—be it a podcast, an onli...

MOTM #399:“You’re not that young.” from 2022-08-22T08:00

We’re old enough now that we don’t have to be afraid to be good at shit anymore. No one is going to tell you that you’re too young to be taken seriously, and that’s fucking great! You put in the wo...

MOTM #398: What I’d Do if Instagram Died from 2022-08-18T08:00

If Insta died tomorrow (knock on wood) what would I do? I’m not planning for Instagram to go anywhere, anytime soon but as a business owner, I think it’s important to think about the what-ifs, espe...

MOTM #397: How I Make Outsourcing Easier from 2022-08-15T08:00

There comes a point in your business where you just can’t do that shit anymore (whatever “that shit” is for you). Outsourcing can feel scary and impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how I ...

MOTM #396: The Biggest Benefit of Having a Small Business from 2022-08-11T08:00

Don’t get caught up comparing your small business to a big biz that looks nothing like yours. Small businesses have a ton of benefits and leverage that a big business just doesn’t have. The priorit...

MOTM #395: The Root of Business Scarcity from 2022-08-08T08:00

You don’t become the best by beating the best. That’s some old sports scarcity mindset, and probably a little insecurity in there, too. Maybe there isn’t room for literally everyone, but I do know ...

MOTM #394: The Recovery Episode from 2022-08-04T08:00

Let’s talk about recovery. There’s so much subjectivity in something like recovery, but this shit is important, so I wanted to share with all my favorite people (that’s you!) about what I do. Take ...

MOTM #393: The Psychology of Creating from 2022-08-01T08:00

With all these changes on Insta I find that people just aren’t creating the way they used to. No one is creating, even when creation is what lights their soul on fire. I knew exactly who I needed t...

MOTM #392: Instagram’s Identity Crisis from 2022-07-28T08:00

Instagram is changing, whether we like it or not. I understand if you don’t love the changes, but hey, Instagram is a FREE platform and in my opinion, bitching about the changes with no solution in...

MOTM #391: Wasting Time from 2022-07-25T08:00

What would you try if it was impossible to waste time? I’ll let you in on a little secret: wasting time is all in your perspective. No matter what you do, there’s always something to learn. You’d l...

MOTM #390: Earning Clout in the Online Space as a Newbie from 2022-07-21T08:00

Trust is one of the best ways to future proof your business, but it’s something harder to build on a larger scale. To gain trust you need attention, and to get attention you need to be trusted. So ...

MOTM #389: Is Online Business Right for You? from 2022-07-18T08:00

Contrary to some people’s belief, online business isn’t for everyone. Not everyone CAN do it, and not everyone might like it either! I don’t say this to scare you away from starting something of yo...

MOTM #388: Embracing Seasonality from 2022-07-14T08:00

What does it mean to embrace seasonality, at both the micro and the macro level? Just like there are different seasons in a year, there are different seasons of life. Being able to identify which “...

MOTM #387: Fill Your Cup from 2022-07-11T08:00

I firmly believe that your work should be something you love, but it’s just as important to have things outside of your job that fill your cup and give you joy. Burnout comes from not doing enough ...

MOTM #386: How do Deal with Comparisonitis from 2022-07-07T08:00

Comparison is normal, we all do it. But when your comparisonitis is too strong and all you can do is feel bad about yourself… well, that’s not gonna get you anywhere, and its certainly not gonna he...

MOTM #385: ConvertKit Craft + Commerce Conference Recap from 2022-07-04T08:00

Wanted to recap CovertKit’s Craft + Commerce conference from last week. This event was a big deal for me (I made a goal several years ago to speak here—and I did it!) but it didn’t change my life. ...

MOTM #384: How I Get Shit Done from 2022-06-30T08:00

Wanted to drop an episode all about how I get shit done, especially when things don’t go according to plan. Spoiler alert: sometimes don’t actually get done, and that’s okay. Keep listening if you ...

MOTM #383: Celebrating Summer from 2022-06-27T08:00

Summer is finally here and I am so. damn. excited. It’s my favorite season and you’re my favorite people, so let’s celebrate together. I love this life of mine and that’s because I built it this wa...

MOTM #382: The Finance Episode from 2022-06-23T08:00

There are a lot of financial unknowns in this post-‘rona world. With rising inflation, a looming recession, and the slow sales season of summer beginning, you might be feeling completely overwhelme...

MOTM #381: Changing Your Business Into Something You Love with Kathryn Bruni-Young from 2022-06-20T08:00

In this episode you'll hear about Kathryn Bruni-Young's COVID pivot and rebrand, integrating strength training with yoga, opening up a new studio, and how to get the right people into your ecosystem.

MOTM #380: Addressing the Emotional Side of Changing Your Business Model from 2022-06-16T08:00

How do you change or restructure your business when you’re sensitive af? Lemme help you. The feelings of fear and hurt you’re feeling when its time to change up your business are real! You care a l...

MOTM #379: When Ambitious Action Feels Isolating from 2022-06-09T08:00

The backlash you might face when you’re taking big action is real. If you’re a doer, you’re unintentionally holding up a mirror to a lot of people’s insecurities, and some people don’t like that. T...

MOTM #378: Creating an Experience For Your People with Dr. Kyle Paxton from 2022-06-06T08:00

Kyle Paxton was first on this podcast 4 years ago to talk about IKN (his continuing education course) and in the time since we last spoke, Kyle has opened up 3 clinic locations, moved his course on...

MOTM #377: How To Handle Social Media Overwhelm from 2022-06-02T08:00

Social media overwhelm is real. While you can’t control your feelings (aka your overwhelm), you CAN take some time to respond to them better. Everything can’t be bad all the time—that isn't how thi...

MOTM #376: A Different Way to Do Business from 2022-05-26T08:00

This episode is totally inspired by this past weekend’s Legacy live event. There is something so powerful about connection that cannot be replicated. There’s magic in being in a room with a bunch o...

MOTM #375: Reviewing Inquistive_Human’s Relate Skills Intensive from 2022-05-19T08:00

If you didn’t know, I was recently a part of a 4-month relationship skills intensive put on by my friend, James-Olivia Chu Hillman. If you don’t know them by now (which would surprise me, as they h...

MOTM #374: Getting Really Good at Fewer Things with Jill Coleman from 2022-05-16T08:00

Have you met my friend, Jill? Jill Coleman (you might know her as JillFit) is the nicest lady in the whole damn world. She’s also a rockstar entrepreneur who absolutely CRUSHED it in 2021. We’re ta...

MOTM #373: How to Know if It’s a“Good”Plan from 2022-05-12T08:00

It takes time to achieve mastery and success. So, if you’re jumping around and trying a million different things, you probably aren’t giving enough time to one plan to figure out if it even works o...

MOTM #372: How to Measure Progress from 2022-05-05T08:00

Inspired by my recent volleyball tournament and some knee-related pain I’ve been experiencing, I wanted to give you my hot take on measuring progress: how to set goals, what to look out for, and wh...

MOTM #371: Creating a Bright Future for Physical Therapists with Dr. Danny Matta from 2022-05-02T08:00

Dr. Danny Matta. He’s a repeat podcast offender, but I just can’t help but want to talk with this guy.  He is a prolific content creator, an amazing business owner, and he’s all about giving p...

MOTM #370: How To Do The Thing from 2022-04-28T08:00

Wanna know how to do the thing? Listen closely. In this episode, I’m sharing tactical, actionable steps to take so you can actually do the damn thing instead of only dreaming about it. You are in c...

MOTM #369: You Did The Thing, Now What? from 2022-04-21T08:00

So, you did the thing… you find yourself asking, “Now what?” This week, I’m sharing my organic approach to online biz, and what I recommend you do (and keep doing!) to build a business that prov...

MOTM #368: What It’s Like in the Trenches of Online Business with Dr. Sarah Doan from 2022-04-18T08:00

Dr. Sarah Doan is a member of my Mafia, and at a recent Mafia dinner she brought up an excellent point—I have a lot of guests on the podcast who are already seeing wins in their online businesse...

MOTM #367: IG Q+A: Getting Back in Your Groove&Planning for the Future as a Movement Pro from 2022-04-14T08:00

Did another IG Q+A this week including a question that gave me the giggles. One: how to get back in your groove. Two: planning for your future as a movement pro who doesn’t want to be dancing on...

MOTM #366: Do You“Need”to Hire a Coach? from 2022-04-07T08:00

There’s a lot of noise out there about hiring coaches and I wanted to share my perspective with y’all—not to promote my own services—but almost to do the opposite.  You do not NEED a coach....

MOTM #365: Everything You Need to Know About ACL Rehab with Dr. Natty Bandasak from 2022-04-04T08:00

All Italian restaurants make penne alla vodka, but only a few make a truly great dish. Stick with me here, I promise it’ll make sense in a PT context. Dr. Natty Bandasack is an ACL rehab pro. He...

MOTM #364: Recap, Review, and Reflections From My Recent Beach Volleyball Tournament from 2022-03-31T08:00

I competed in my first ever beach volleyball tournament this past weekend and—spoiler alert—while I may not have “won” in the traditional sense, I had an amazing time, and won in a different way...

MOTM #363: What to Do If No One Shows Up for Your Event from 2022-03-24T08:00

This week I wanted to talk about what to do if no one shows up for your event, and it may (or may not) have been inspired by true events… Okay, okay it definitely was.  Even I have events n...

MOTM #362: Face Your Fears to Create Safety with Forrest Jung from 2022-03-21T08:00

Y’all. This episode was SO good, I blew past an hour without even noticing. If you’ve been afraid to start posting on social media, you gotta listen.  Forrest Jung is the owner of CrossFit ...

MOTM #361: How to Create Content and“Communicate the Picture” from 2022-03-17T08:00

In last week’s Shorty, I told you about the 3 C’s: collect the dot, connect the dots, then communicate the picture. Sure that’s great and all, but how the hell do you communicate the picture? We...

MOTM #360: What to Do If You’re Worried About Running Out of Ideas from 2022-03-10T09:00

If finally happened. 360 episodes in, I ran out of ideas. This is the final episode of Maestro on the Mic. Nahhhhhh, I’m just playing with you. That’ll never happen. This episode is dedicated to...

MOTM #359: Functional Medicine…That Will Actually Help You Function with Mitchell Rasmussen from 2022-03-07T09:00

Friends, I am SO STOKED for you to hear this episode.  Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen is a functional medicine doctor and chiropractor—but not in the way you’re imagining. Mitchell does things a li...

MOTM #358: The Misdirection of Mainstream Marketing: A Ploy to Instill Self-Doubt from 2022-03-03T09:00

I’m not a fan of traditional marketing—it’s made to make us question ourselves, to give us self doubt. Just because we’ve always done it “that way” doesn’t make it the best. We can do marketing ...

MOTM #357: Online Biz Q+A from Instagram from 2022-02-24T09:00

We got a special episode! Wanted to do a lil’ Q&A for my Instagram homies—thank you to those of you who asked a question! All the questions are about online biz and I’m stoked for you to he...

MOTM #356: The Taboo of Testosterone with Ali Gilbert from 2022-02-21T09:00

Let’s cut right to the chase, my guest this week is here to normalize boner talk. Did you EVER think you’d hear me say that word, let alone spend oven an hour talking about… uh… “it”? Yeah, me n...

MOTM #355: Reasons (and Inspiration) to Keep Posting on Instagram from 2022-02-17T09:00

If you're trying to grow a biz in the online space, using social media has pretty much become a non-negotiable. But just because something is necessary doesn't make it easy. You all know I’m a b...

MOTM #354: How to Motivate Your Clients from 2022-02-10T09:00

How do you motivate your clients? The thing is, you can’t want something more for your client than they do for themselves. If someone wants to improve, they will. The best thing you can do (in a...

MOTM #353: Your Business Should Help You Thrive with Qiana Thompson from 2022-02-07T09:00

You (should) know her, you (will) love her, I refer absolutely everyone in the massage therapy world to her, she is my cousin (on my internet side)—she is the one and only, Qiana Thompson (@qian...

MOTM #352: Three Instances When Starting an Online Business Isn’t a Good Decision from 2022-02-03T09:00

Thinking about starting an online business? If you’re looking for a quick fix, I’ll just tell you now, this isn’t it. An online business is still a business. It takes time. Here are three instan...

MOTM #351: Managing Expectations as a New Online Business Owner from 2022-01-27T09:00

Jill and I hosted our in-person LEGACY 2.0 event this past weekend, and one thing that kept coming up was expectation management, so that’s what we’re talking about today on this Thursday (not-s...

MOTM #350: Accepting and Focusing On the Present from 2022-01-20T09:00

You cant change the future until you accept the present. If you actually want to make a change, first you gotta know where you are! That’s not resignation to stay the same, it’s just acceptance....

MOTM #349: Living Along With the Seasons with Emilie Reid from 2022-01-17T09:00

I have an interesting episode for ya this week, and it might sound a little “woo-woo” at first but that’s a good thing, I want it to. I want to challenge you to look at the bigger picture, to op...

MOTM #348: Niching Down from 2022-01-13T09:00

Y’all know that I teach that niching down is imperative for you and your business. I know it feels scary—what if you’re leaving money on the table? What if you run out of things to say, or you g...

MOTM #347: 5 Lessons to Help You Achieve Your Goals from 2022-01-06T09:00

You already know I’m gonna be the same Maestro in 2022—but will we see a new YOU in the new year?  You’re all my people, so I know you have goals you’re working towards. Here are 5 lessons ...

MOTM #346: It’s Never Too Late to Begin with Meredith Root and Alex Parker from 2022-01-03T09:00

First episode of 2022 and you all know it’s a tradition at this point, I HAD to have on Meredith Root and Alex Parker. This is their fifth time on (can you believe it!?) and I look forward to th...

MOTM #345: Clearing Up My Message from 2021-12-30T09:00

We are just around the corner from 2022, and you can probably guess what I’m about to say… New year, SAME me. I wanted to spend this episode clarifying what I’m all about. No surprises in the ne...

MOTM #344: Handling Holiday Season Overwhelm from 2021-12-23T09:00

The holidays are upon us and holy shit, they can be stressful. If you find yourself caught up in overwhelm, I want you to commit now to stopping the exact same things from happening next year. W...

MOTM #343: Start With Your Values with Laura Jean from 2021-12-20T09:00

I recently learned that I have a twin, and her name is Laura Jean. Okay, okay, we look nothing alike and she hails from the land down under, but the core of what she teaches is near and dear to ...

MOTM #342: How to Adapt to Change from 2021-12-16T09:00

Instagram is shifting it’s focus to video and reels, and it’s not a change I’m necessarily excited about. But change is coming no matter how much any of us don’t want it. So… how do we adapt?
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MOTM #341: The Truth About Selling from 2021-12-09T09:00

Selling doesn’t have to be painful or gross. If you want to run a business, you’re going to have to get comfortable with it. I’m breaking down for you the truth about selling so you can get out ...

MOTM #340: You Can Make A Great Living As A Personal Trainer with Betsy Foster from 2021-12-06T09:00

I realized that most of the episodes on this podcast are geared towards a more entrepreneurial model, and today I wanted to offer a different perspective. The message I always want to get across...

MOTM #339: Reframing How We Solve Problems from 2021-12-02T09:00

Listened to a podcast the other day that got me thinking about how we solve our “problems.” Its only a problem if it’s a problem for YOU.  If gets in the way of your goals, it’s a problem. ...

MOTM #338: What to Do if You Hate Social Media but Want to Use It for Online Business from 2021-11-25T09:00

What do you do when you hate social media, but want to use it for online business? Let me ask you a few questions first… Why do you even WANT to use it? And what do you hate about it? The best p...

MOTM #337: 10 Things I Want Every New Online Business Owner to Know from 2021-11-18T09:00

This week I thought I’d get tactical and put together a list of the 10 most important things I think every new online entrepreneur needs. Went a little long for a shorty, but what can I say? I’m...

MOTM #336: Bridging the Gap Between Fitness and Healthcare with Dr. Sean Pastuch from 2021-11-15T09:00

My guest today is on a mission and I am pumped to get to talk all about it. If, ten years ago, you had asked me if I believed in what I’m about to share with you… I wouldn’t be able to say yes. ...

MOTM #335: Are You Spiraling? from 2021-11-11T09:00

I had Emilie Reed stop by a Mafia dinner in October and what she said really spoke out to me. What if instead of looking at life like a closed circle, we viewed it as a spiral? You might be spir...

MOTM #334: The Reality of Implementing a New System from 2021-11-04T08:00

Sustainability should be your business goal, and sometimes that means implementing new systems so you don’t burn yourself out. That might cause you to take a few steps back—in fact you probably ...

MOTM #333: Have the Courage to Ask with Amanda Schoultz from 2021-11-01T08:00

Did something completely different for this episode and for the first time ever brought on a listener of the podcast. You might not know her but you’re definitely going to love her. I’ve said it...

MOTM #332: What to Do If Your Success Makes You Feel Guilty from 2021-10-28T08:00

It’s not uncommon to feel guilty about your success. I want everyone to have the freedom and the choices I have! But stopping myself from having these good things doesn’t help anyone, doesn’t br...

MOTM #331: Shine Bright Like A Diamond from 2021-10-21T08:00

Dimming your light helps no one. Stank people are always gonna be stank, so why worry about them? Focus instead on the people who already support you. And if you don’t think you have any, I’ll b...

MOTM #330: Creating a Business That Never Goes Out of Business with Jill Coleman from 2021-10-18T08:00

The champ is here!!! You know her. You love her. I have to wear a helmet every time I hang out with her. She is an OG in the online business world, mother of the adorable @pipthePomsky, and one ...

MOTM #329: How to Be More Confident When Selling from 2021-10-14T08:00

How do you get more confident when selling? You already know I’m not gonna give you the easy answer.  Stop focusing on selling. Focus on making an impact, and when you do, sales will follow...

MOTM #328: Overcoming the Fear of Failure from 2021-10-07T08:00

Nothing I love more than having conversations with my people, and y’all really bring up some great questions. So how do you overcome the fear of failure, you ask? I see a three part solution. On...

MOTM #327: Tips, Tactics, and Stories from the Best Minds in PT with Dr. Tim Reynolds&Dr. Bryan Guzski from 2021-10-04T08:00

This week I had not just one, but TWO incredible guests on the podcast to talk about something I’m really, really excited for… Full disclosure: they are here to promote their brand new book, but...

MOTM #326: First Job Advice for New Grads from 2021-09-30T08:00

This episode is mainly for my PT people out there. If that’s not you, that’s okay! Just listen around the edges. There is nothing wrong with taking a clinic job right out of school. Yes, I am al...

MOTM #325: Choice vs. Sacrifice from 2021-09-23T08:00

Our words send a message, so it’s damn important to pick them carefully. Are you making a sacrifice? Or are you choosing to give something up in exchange for something better? If you’re making a...

MOTM #324: How Lex Lancaster Can Help You Build a Life You Love from 2021-09-20T08:00

If you’ve had any kind of interaction with my business there’s a very good chance you’ve heard me sing Lex’s praises, and it was time to bring her on the show and share her gifts with the world....

MOTM #323: The Worst Job In The World from 2021-09-16T08:00

Wanted to talk about why the job of convincing is the worst job in the world. It doesn’t have to be this way! What if we just let selling be easy? What would that look like for you? For the qual...

MOTM #322: Can You Have Multiple Ideal Clients? from 2021-09-09T08:00

What if you have multiple ideal clients? Can you build multiple signature offers? Technically, you can do whatever the hell you want. But here’s my advice: Don’t base your offer on who you want ...

MOTM #321: Creating Change by Building Community with Allison Tenney from 2021-09-06T08:00

I’ve had today’s guest on before (make sure you check out Episode 220, by the way) but I really wanted to talk about an upcoming event that I think you’re really gonna love. Allison Tenney is th...

MOTM #320: How to Explain What You Do if What You Do Is Hard to Put Into Words from 2021-09-02T08:00

What do you do when you can’t succinctly explain what you do in a way to attract more people and more clients? Do MOAR. Get MOAR reps in. Talk about the thing MOAR. You can’t refine anything unt...

MOTM #319: How To Be MOAR Organized from 2021-08-26T08:00

Got a listener submitted question (which I LOVE by the way) about how to be MOAR organized, and you know I had to answer. I’m also answering two more questions in this episode—one about massaged...

MOTM #318: What Should You Create + an Intro to All of My Services and Products from 2021-08-19T22:44:09

Realized I've never done a single episode dedicated fully to all of the services I offer, so I wanted to give y'all a comprehensive view. This episode details every product and service I offer t...

MOTM #317: Collect, Connect, and Communicate with Wini Linguvic from 2021-08-16T08:00

Wini Linguvic is many things. She is a repeat guest, forever New Yorker, author, yoga lover, self-proclaimed “picky-pants”… but more than all of that, she is THE teacher’s teacher.  W...

MOTM #316: How To Maximize the Impact of Your Message from 2021-08-12T08:00

Had a conversation about how to maximize the impact of your message in as few words possible. More than anything, you have to LIVE your message—embody it. Live it and say it over, and over, and ...

MOTM #315: Be Where Your Feet Are: The Business Edition from 2021-08-05T08:00

Know what you want in your business, and enjoy the process while you can. There will be time you won’t enjoy it, and when that day comes you can outsource and make some changes. Be where you are...

MOTM #314: Education, Disruption, and Product Development with Alyson Evans from 2021-08-02T08:00

Drop what you’re doing and tune in to today’s episode.  I absolutely loved having this conversation, and my guest is the best of the vest. She is my mentor (not really, but also yes really,...

MOTM #313: Refunds and Refund Policies from 2021-07-29T08:00

Talking today about refunds and setting up refund policies.  The best advice I can give you is this: prevent refund requests before you even get them. I’ll let you know how I do this in my ...

MOTM #312: How To Get Better Results (At Anything) from 2021-07-22T08:00

Back at it with a Shorty that ties in to last week’s episode (link is in the notes to check it out!). If you want to get better—at ANYTHING—you gotta get scientific with it. What gets measured, ...

MOTM #311: Do the Most To Be the Best with Bryan Boorstein from 2021-07-19T08:00

I’m so excited I got to sit down with today’s guest because he is someone who is obsessed—and you all know how much I LOVE obsession. His is the only podcast I listen to, he is a 3-time CrossFit...

MOTM #310: Having the Discipline to Commit to One Thing from 2021-07-15T08:00

People aren’t necessarily afraid of failure… rather, they’re afraid of wasting time. We all understand time is finite, and no one wants to squander the precious time they have on something that ...

MOTM #309: How To Organize Your Business Life When You Feel Overwhelmed from 2021-07-08T08:00

Bit of a long one today, but you’re gonna want to hear this one. Do you know what it’s like to feel like you’re always running out of time? Feeling spread so thin and so worn out that all you ca...

MOTM #308: Making Strength Accessible with Ancore Training’s Isaac Lewis from 2021-07-05T08:00

This week’s podcast guest is the incomparable Isaac Lewis, creator and founder of the Ancore Training system. Isaac has a background in sports and movement, and it shows. This is a training syst...

MOTM #307: Taking Responsibility For Your Happiness from 2021-07-01T14:56:34

Had a conversation with the ever-incredible James-Olivia Chu Hillman and they said something that was so… delicious. Your happiness is your own responsibility. How freeing is that? And that pers...

MOTM #306: Can You Post Too Much? A Lesson About Life from 2021-06-24T08:00

Got a question from my Instagram for Online Biz Webinar (P.S.: check the Show Notes for that replay) that I wanted to discuss in depth. Can you post TOO much? My answer: Try and see. I won’t go ...

MOTM #305: Time is Our Most Valuable Resource with Shannon McKenna from 2021-06-21T08:00

We’re keeping on the cirque-train this week with the founder/creator/head honcho of the Artist Athlete, Miss Shannon McKenna. Shannon McKenna is a tree climber-turned-entrepreneur who followed h...

MOTM #304: Teamwork Makes The Dream Work from 2021-06-17T08:00

Had my beach volleyball tournament this past weekend and was really reminded me how extraordinary teamwork can be. When you lean on a teammate and trust them, and they show up for you… it is tru...

MOTM #303: Business Growth and Revelations from 2021-06-10T08:00

Really excited about this (not-so-short) shorty today.  Business is the absolute best—I could talk about it all day, every day. Today, I really wanted to share some of the revelations and o...

MOTM #302: If You Want to Succeed, Just Keep Going with Dr. Jen Crane from 2021-06-07T08:00

You all know the drill by now—every guest I have on this podcast blows my mind with how much amazing insight they bring, and Dr. Jen Crane (aka Cirque Physio) is no exception to the rule. This e...

MOTM #301: The Only Option from 2021-06-03T08:00

If success if your goal, there's only one option: do whatever it takes to succeed. That's it. Freeing? Terrifying? You decide. Let's chat. Links & Resources For This Episode: Get notified a...

MOTM #300: 10 Lessons I’ve Learned From Recording 300 Podcast Episodes from 2021-05-27T08:00

300 episodes. Let that sink in…  I’ve learned a lot over these past few years and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on where I’ve come from, and where I’m going. In no particular order, ...

MOTM #299: Get A Reputation from 2021-05-20T08:00:49

Had an incident this week that proved a couple things to me. Number one: my Mafia are my people. Number two: reputation is everything, so you better earn yourself a good one. You gotta build up ...

MOTM #298: Self-Judgement, Hard Work, and Suffering with James-Olivia Chu Hillman from 2021-05-17T08:00

I’ve had James-Olivia Chu Hillman on the podcast before (side note: go listen to our previous episode RIGHT. NOW.) but I needed to have them on again. Everything they say is pure gold, and if yo...

MOTM #297: Diversify Your Joy Portfolio from 2021-05-13T08:00

Got asked how I avoid bad days… Friends, let me tell you: happiness is a choice. Finding joy is a choice. I make it a priority to find joy and validation in many areas, so if something goes wron...

MOTM #296: How To Never Run Out Of Ideas For Content from 2021-05-06T08:00

Today’s episode is inspired by a Mafia dinner had with the ever-inspirational Wini Linguvic. Everything she says is magical, but the main takeaway was this: Collect the dots Connect the dots Com...

MOTM #295: You Won’t Get What You Don’t Ask For with Celstee Roufs from 2021-05-03T08:00

The one and only Celestee Roufs is joining me today, so prepare to fall in love with her. We met through Rocktape, but she is now the business development manager at PESI, where she blends busin...

MOTM #294: No Days Off from 2021-04-29T08:00

The word “workaholic” has a bad reputation. If you like working, and you want to work all the time, hey, that’s up to you!  In my opinion, what really matters is if while you work you’re ac...

MOTM #293: Getting Results by Getting Obsessed from 2021-04-22T08:00

I’ve been obsessed with beach volleyball lately. To be honest, I’m the kind of person who has an obsessive personality, and I’ve never been afraid of being known for that.  If you find some...

MOTM #292: Autonomy for Autoimmune Warriors with Daniela Spear from 2021-04-19T08:00

My guest this week is the tiny-but-mighty Daniela Spear. Daniela is actually a member of my Mafia, and she had the guts to ask to be here on the podcast. After the way she pitched herself, how c...

MOTM #291: Which Social Media Platform Should You Be On? from 2021-04-15T08:00

If you want an online business, you need a social media presence; there’s no way around it. So which platform is the right one? Giving y’all a run down of all the different social media platform...

MOTM #290: 6 Tips For Overcoming a Scarcity Mindset from 2021-04-08T08:00

Today I wanted to give y’all some quick tips on how to overcome a scarcity mindset.  Most of you know that I don’t really struggle with Impostor Syndrome, but this is one of the most limiti...

MOTM #289: S.T.R.O.N.G. Words with Adam Von Rothfelder from 2021-04-05T08:00

The Strong Coffee Company isn’t just about good coffee, it’s about coffee that is good FOR you. It’s unusual for me to have a brand on to the podcast (in fact, Strong Coffee is the very first) b...

MOTM #288: The Value of Community from 2021-04-01T08:00

My friend Lauren Caselli once said that community isn’t just a group you learn with, its one you can learn from.  I couldn’t agree more. The energy taken away, transferred, and shared when ...

MOTM #287: The Discipline of Happiness from 2021-03-25T08:00

Got a question this week that I really wanted to chat with you all about. My pal  Hailey wanted to know how I stick to the stuff that enriches my life, but the stuff that doesn’t necessaril...

MOTM #286: Asking, Receiving, and Giving Advice from 2021-03-18T08:00

Nobody likes an ask-hole.  The way I see it, there are a few simple rules to follow when asking for, receiving, and even giving advice.  If you directly ask for someone’s advice, you h...

MOTM #285: Breaking Down the Walls of What Physical Therapy Is with Dr. Carrie Pagliano from 2021-03-15T08:00

Got to have another chat with the one and only Dr. Carrie Pagliano and she dropped some bombs about niching down, bridging gaps, making choices, and breaking down the walls of what physical ther...

MOTM #284: 10 Tips For Improving Confidence from 2021-03-11T09:00

I made a post on Insta this week (linked below) all about how to improve your confidence; it’s something I get asked about all the time.  Full disclosure, confidence is never something I ha...

MOTM #283: Things To Consider When Starting an Online Membership from 2021-03-04T09:00

It’s been a full year since I launched the Mafia so I thought I would share with you all some insight into what it’s like to start an online membership. Running a membership is anything but pass...

MOTM #282: Give Yourself Permission with Dr. Meghan Helwig from 2021-03-01T09:00

Dr. Meghan Helwig is my guest this week and I know her message is one that someone out there desperately needs to hear.  Meghan is in the PT trenches pivoting, shifting, and making things w...

MOTM #281: Should You Care About Metrics? from 2021-02-25T09:00

Got a question from the Mafia about what a good opening rate for email is, and it got me thinking about metrics. I may be biased, but these “industry standard” metrics mean nothing. Fuck that no...

MOTM #280: Should you join Clubhouse? What about TikTok? from 2021-02-18T09:00

If you’ve been asking yourself lately if you should join Clubhouse or TikTok, there’s a simple answer: it depends. You might need to ask yourself a few follow-up questions. What’s your end goal?...

MOTM #279: Integrators vs. Visionaries with Brianna Battles from 2021-02-15T09:00

This week I had the rare treat of sitting down in person to chat with my friend, Brianna Battles, and catch up with her on what 2020 looked like for her family and for her business. Brianna’s bu...

MOTM #278: Batch Your Time To Get More Done from 2021-02-11T09:00

Been talking a lot about batching lately, and if you’re the kind of person who feels like a chicken with its head cut off and that there just isn’t enough time in the day to get it all done, thi...

MOTM #277: The Power of Passion from 2021-02-04T09:00

I watched the new Disney Pixar movie, Soul, this week and to be honest, I did not like it at all. It really got me thinking about passion and what it means to be present. If you haven’t seen the...

MOTM #276: Stop Planning How to Run Your Business and Just Do It with Dr. Danny Matta from 2021-02-01T09:00

If you’ve been a listener for any period of time, you know and love today’s guest as much as I do—my bestie, Dr. Danny Matta. Danny is simply the best of the best when it comes to sales and mark...

MOTM #275: Why I Retired from Rocktape from 2021-01-28T09:00

I announced this past Saturday, January 23, that I am officially retired from Rocktape. Why? I hear you asking. Well, it’s simply was just time. My Rocktape journey lasted over 5 years and has g...

MOTM #274: Ikigai from 2021-01-21T09:00

Did some thinking this week on the Japanese concept of “ikigai.” It is the synthesis of what you’re good at, what you love, what you can be paid for, and what the world needs. (You can check it ...

MOTM #273: Strong Women Lift Each Other Up with Molly Galbraith from 2021-01-18T09:00

This week’s episode is a really good one, so you’re gonna want to get your note taking supplies ready. Chances are you already know my guest, but if you don’t, prepare to fall in love. Molly Gal...

MOTM #272: MOAR You from 2021-01-14T09:00

I'm not gonna lie, it took me quite a bit of time to work through and flesh out the ideas that I chat about in today's episode. I want to make it abundantly clear that I'm not here to absolve pe...

MOTM #271: Owning Your Decisions from 2021-01-07T09:00

Here we go, first Thursday Shorty of 2021. I sent out an email to my list this morning that I won’t be answering every single response I get back. (Side note: if you’re not on my newsletter list...

MOTM #270: Motivation, Exploration, and Removing Temptation with Meredith Root and Alex Parker from 2021-01-04T09:00

It’s become sort of a tradition at this point for my good pals Meredith Root and Alex Parker to come on this podcast as an end-of-the-year treat. Well, 2020 happened (as you know) and we couldn’...

MOTM #269: Have the Courage to Choose from 2020-12-31T09:00

It's the final episode of 2020 and we're chatting about something that I've seen come up time and time again this year: Having the courage to choose ONE thing. The nervous systems' desire for sa...

MOTM #268: 2020: My Year In Review from 2020-12-28T09:00

It’s the last long episode of 2020. What a year, folks. What a year.  I’m going solo this week, so I thought I’d give you all a recap of my 2020. Full disclosure, it’s been a really great y...

MOTM #267: The MOAR You Give the MOAR You Have from 2020-12-24T09:00

‘Tis the season. An episode inspired by Mr. Christmas (music) himself, Michael Bublé. I've heard this song a million times, but was opening some unexpected gifts from my Instafam while it ...

MOTM #266: State of the Union: Building Your Best Life with Skip and Jazz Johnson from 2020-12-21T09:00

Well, friends… we made it. This is our final State of the Union episode of 2020, and I wanted to say thank you for sticking with me on this journey. We had a lot of incredible conversations and ...

MOTM #265: Clearing out Space and Making Room from 2020-12-17T09:00

Join me for an episode inspired by getting rid of the futon in my office. To quote T. Harv Ecker, “The Universe hates a void.” I wholly agree with this sentiment and contend that we ...

MOTM #264: State of the Union: Event Planning and Building Business Longevity with Lauren Caselli from 2020-12-14T09:00

This week is our second-to-last State of the Union episode, so I wanted to talk with someone in a very different line of work than my usual guests. Lauren Caselli (we actually went to undergrad ...

MOTM 263: You Better Work from 2020-12-10T09:00

You cannot skip the grind. Bringing you a passionate episode for this Thursday shorty, inspired by a recent IG post and the comments it received. At the end of the day, my goal for you, for ever...

MOTM #262: State of the Union: Home-schooling, Parenting, and Creating Independent Thinkers with Dr. Stephanie Hine from 2020-12-07T09:00

Today I have on a repeat guest—the ever so lovely Dr. Stephanie Hine— but we’re talking about something a little different. Stephanie is a business owner and a kick-ass PT, but she has another j...

MOTM #261: What to Do When Planning is Paralyzing from 2020-12-03T09:00

You already know I'm gonna tell you to do the thing. Action creates clarity. Action creates confidence. Action creates MOAR action. It's my guess that part of the reason you follow me (on whatev...

MOTM #260: State of the Union: Remote Coaching and Online Programming with Laurie Christine King from 2020-11-30T09:00

If you’ve been keeping up with me recently, you’ll have heard me talk about a little something called Paragon Training Methods.  Co-Founder of Paragon, Laurie Christine King, is my guest th...

MOTM #259: Acceptance from 2020-11-26T09:00

When something happens, you've got two ways to look at it. Technically, I guess you might have endless ways to look at it, but I believe we can generally lump it into one of two categories: Acce...

MOTM #258: State of the Union: Pilates, PT, and Going Virtual with Dr. Megan Brown from 2020-11-23T09:00

Today I have on a guest I have wanted to share with you all for quite some time, and it has taken a pandemic to finally get the time to sit down and talk. Dr. Megan Brown isn’t your average phys...

MOTM #257: Failed Reps from 2020-11-19T09:00

Heard the phrase “failed reps” from my volleyball coach (yup, I be learning new things) this past weekend, and knew I had to make an episode about it. I personally do believe that fa...

MOTM #256: State of the Union: Massage Therapy with Qiana Thompson from 2020-11-16T09:00

We’re back with another State of the Union episode, this time with a guest I am so excited to talk to: an industry leader in massage therapy, and my friend, Qiana Thompson. Coronavirus shutdowns...

MOTM #255: Dollars Per Hour from 2020-11-12T09:00

“I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.”  – Mark Twain. Today we're talking about your audience's dollars, and how many of them you're asking for w...

MOTM #254: State of the Union: New Grad Physical Therapy with Christine MacSween from 2020-11-09T09:00

In this week’s State of the Union, I wanted to check in with a new-grad to see what the current state of the PT world looks like . Without even realizing it, Christine MacSween pitched herself t...

MOTM #253: Are you ready for success? from 2020-11-05T09:00

Perhaps this is just semantics for “mindset”, but I want to talk about it anyway and dive a little deeper. If you've been doing the thing, giving it the necessary time, and still are...

MOTM #252: State of the Union: Online Yoga with Carrie Owerko from 2020-11-02T09:00

This episode is really, really special. As you know, with my State of the Union series I wanted to see how different businesses and friends of mine are faring since COVID, but I also wanted to p...

MOTM #251: Second Chances from 2020-10-29T08:00

For the record, if you're an asshole, you don't get a second chance. As it relates to this episode however, I'm talking a bit more about business, and a second chance to make a sale. You already...

MOTM #250: State of the Union: Pilates and Boutique Wellness Studios with Christina Gurka from 2020-10-26T08:00

In today’s State of the Union episode, I wanted to check in on the status of pilates and other boutique fitness and wellness studios. As we know, COVID has taken a huge toll on small business al...

MOTM #249: 10 Lessons from Vegas from 2020-10-22T08:00

They say “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”. I beg to differ. Spent last weekend in Las Vegas for a work-fun trip with my best homie, JillFit. We used the time to finalize the d...

MOTM #248: State of the Union: Micro-gyms and CrossFit with Anthony Mucurio from 2020-10-19T08:00

The State of the Union continues. Today I wanted to talk about how COVID and widespread shutdowns have affected gyms and other fitness related industries, so who better to talk to than the owner...

MOTM #247: Says who? from 2020-10-15T08:00

When you look at someone who has ‘made it' and is regarded as an authority in their field, do you ever ask “Says who?” Now, I'm not really talking about those with scientific a...

MOTM #246: State of the Union: Coronavirus with Dr. Tyna Moore from 2020-10-12T08:00

Today we’re continuing my State of the Union series with the topic you all know and love by now: Coronavirus. (Sarcasm, in case you couldn’t tell). Now, before you listen, I have a favor to ask ...

MOTM #245: Do you need to be told a story? from 2020-10-08T08:00

Holy sh*t, did I have a BLAST recording this one. I'm tempted to write this episode summary in the style of Billy Joel ala ‘We Didn't Start the Fire' because I feel like I covered that man...

MOTM #244: State of the Union: Social Justice and Racial Equality with Dr. JPop from 2020-10-05T08:00

Long episodes. Are. Back. I know you missed hearing them as much as I missed recording them, so to celebrate I have on a very special guest; you all know her and love her, and if you don’t alrea...

MOTM #243: Borrowed Goals from 2020-10-01T16:18

Recently I've been getting bombarded by messaging about business growth and earning more money and scaling my shit. I'm not mad about it, but it did get me thinking about the effect that this in...

MOTM #242: Who Does a Sliding Scale Actually Help? from 2020-09-24T08:00

Last week I did an IG post about customers who say that your stuff is too expensive. It was received EXTREMELY well, and sparked some good questions and DMs. One of those was about how to price ...

MOTM #241: Consumption vs Creation from 2020-09-17T08:00

I'm ALL about learning and consuming content to improve one's understanding, well-being, mindset, etc. BUT, it is important to recognize the difference between consumption and actually making pr...

MOTM #240: But How Long Will it Actually Take? from 2020-09-10T08:00

Yup, we're talking about time management again. This week's topic was suggested by a friend (you know who you are), and I'm all about it. Perhaps you listened to episode #233 and you've started ...

MOTM #239: A“Better”Way to Schedule Your Time from 2020-09-03T15:12:40

Thought about calling this episode “Profit First for Your Life” but realized that if you've never heard of Profit First then you'd be left scratching your head. If you do however kno...

MOTM #238: Chasing Rabbits from 2020-08-27T08:00

One of my favorite quotes is “When you chase all the rabbits, you go home hungry.” Putting a little spin on it for this episode to discuss the fact that maybe you're really good at c...

MOTM #237: Should You Outsource Your Sh*t? from 2020-08-20T08:00

I think folks are too quick to suggest outsourcing. There is ABSOLUTELY a time and a place, but if you just started your business yesterday, or even a few years ago, that time and place might no...

MOTM #236: Balance vs. Balancing from 2020-08-13T08:00

Last weekend I sent out an e-mail to my e-mail list discussing this exact topic, and it was so well received that I decided to make a Thursday shorty about it. Folks often like to say that life ...

MOTM #235: Asking Better Questions from 2020-08-06T08:00

“If you want better answers, ask better questions.” It's come to be a mantra of mine, and that's what we're talking about this episode. A few nights ago I spent three hours logging t...

MOTM #234: Environmentalism is for Everyone with Justin Dennis from 2020-08-03T08:00

I’ve got something really special for you this week. My guest today is quite different than who I usually have on. He is an urban parks manager with a background in environmental studies and ant...

MOTM #233: A Day in the Life from 2020-07-30T08:00

Nearly 500 of you replied ‘yes' to my Instagram story asking if you wanted me to do a podcast episode about what my days look like and how I get shit done. So, here it is! It my hope that ...

MOTM #232: Doing the Thing with Christina Montalvo from 2020-07-27T08:00

Friends. I have the perfect guest on the podcast this week. Christina Montalvo is just like you and me—she wanted to do the thing, so she did it. She is resourceful, she is resilient, and she fi...

MOTM #231: My Story from 2020-07-23T08:00

I was recently asked about my journey from traditional PT to present day, and realized that I haven't shared it in a while (or maybe ever, I'm honestly not sure), so I figured I'd do an episode ...

MOTM #230: Is Yoga Dead? with Jesal Parikh from 2020-07-20T08:00

Yoga is dead…or is it? The yoga and wellness spaces are rife with random organizations, arbitrary certifications, and corporations with less than honorable interests. This ancient traditio...

MOTM #229: Do You Feel Safe? from 2020-07-16T08:00

Safety. It's something I talk about a ton as it relates to the nervous system, and thanks to the brain bombs recently dropped by Nic Strack and James-Olivia Chu Hillman, it's something I've been...

MOTM #228: Relational Fuckery, Antidotes, and Minding Your Business with James-Olivia Chu Hillman from 2020-07-13T08:00

I’ve got another brand new friend and if you haven’t heard of them already, it’s time you two finally connect. Podcast fam, meet James-Olivia Chu Hillman.  James-Olivia is an incredible (an...

MOTM #227: Reframing Failure and Rejection from 2020-07-09T08:00

Got a request from one of you dope homies, and as a Maestro of my word, here's the episode. I cover a lot in this episode, but at the heart of it is ‘choice'. The ability to choose how we ...

MOTM #226: Making the Unconscious, Conscious with Nic Strack from 2020-07-06T08:00

Today I’m talking with my brand new friend, Nic Strack. And even though they don’t coach in the movement space, we all need to hear what they have to say. If you don’t already, you NEED to know ...

MOTM #225:“Relational Fuckery” from 2020-07-02T08:00

Was fortunate enough to attend a virtual workshop led by James-Olivia Chu Hillman (and moderated by Nic Strack), and that shit was total fire. The workshop was titled “Supremacy Culture an...

MOTM #224: Be One of the Few in the Crowd with Dr. Uchenna Ossai from 2020-06-29T08:00

Today’s episode features a very special guest: Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai. If you don’t already know her, get ready, because you're in for one hell of a treat. UC does it all. In addition to She’s a...

MOTM #223: Change is the Answer from 2020-06-25T08:00

Change is the only constant. I recently joined Tiktok, and between that and some dope convos I've been having with one of my one-on-one business clients, the topic of ‘change' has been com...

MOTM #222: It’s Never Too Late to Start Saving Money with Sandi York from 2020-06-22T08:00

Let’s talk about money. No one ever expected a worldwide pandemic, so how could we have prepared? Well, for starters by actually having savings. Now, I get it. Right now we’re being presented wi...

MOTM #221: Respected vs Relatable from 2020-06-18T08:00

I first spoke about being respected vs bing relatable during episode 217, and after I heard from two listeners I decided to dedicate a Thursday shorty to this dichotomy. Now, it's not a dichotom...

MOTM #220:“When You Know Better, You Do Better”with Allison Tenney from 2020-06-15T08:00

Allison Tenney prefers to be labeled as a strength coach, if you must label her as anything, but her coaching prowess is not why I brought her on this week. Real talk, there’s a good chance that...

MOTM #219: You Know What to Do from 2020-06-11T08:00

You know what to do. You know what to say. You just need to be brave enough to do it. Lemme help you out. Links & Resources Check out the post I did on Instagram Purchase the replay of Dr. ...

MOTM #218: You Get Stronger Every Time You Stand Up with Dr. JPop from 2020-06-08T08:00

It’s been a hell of a week. To be honest, it’s been a hell of a year… a hell of a lifetime.  After another senseless murder of yet another unarmed Black man—George Floyd—we all collectively...

MOTM #217: Change Starts with“Me” from 2020-06-04T08:00

Yup. We're doing this. I've never been one to shy away from difficult conversations, and the current racial climate is no different. Real talk: I personally have benefited from systemic racism. ...

MOTM #216: Control Your Thoughts to Create Your Success with Dr. Danny Matta from 2020-06-01T08:06

***Real talk: Yes, I'm aware that the United States is on fire and black people are being killed in the streets. I promise that I will be tackling racial issues in next week's episode with speci...

MOTM #215: The Illusion of Perception from 2020-05-28T08:00

Perception is not reality. How you feel is very much real, but the factors contributing to WHY you feel that way are often times nothing more than the story we've decided to tell ourselves. Chan...

MOTM #214: The Pyschophysiology of“Moving Forward”with Julia Eyre from 2020-05-25T08:00

Quarantine rages on, but the time is quickly approaching for us all to think about moving forward past COVID-19… but what the heck does that even look like? This week I brought back my brilliant...

MOTM #213: Learn Your No from 2020-05-21T08:00

Niching down just might be one of the hardest things that you're ever asked to do. No one wants to be put in a box, no one wants to feel restricted, no one wants to be told they can only do one ...

MOTM #212: Weathering the Storm: Owning a Physical Therapy Practice During Coronavirus with Dr. Peter Hwang from 2020-05-18T08:00

Let’s talk business. In the time of COVID-19, business are doing their best to pivot, but not everyone has the privilege of working from home, or in the online space, and many brick-and-mortar b...

MOTM #211: How to Increase Your Productivity from 2020-05-14T08:00

Strategically and specifically didn't say ‘hack' because I hate that word, but I've got a few strategies and suggestions coming your way that I personally use to help improve my productivi...

MOTM #210: Running Ads and Reaching Your People with Tony Rulli from 2020-05-11T08:00

Buckle up friends. Today we’re talking all about ads. Seemingly scary, but absolutely necessary in the growth of your business, ads are the key to getting your business into the hands of the peo...

MOTM #209: Ten Lessons I Learned from Adopting the Meowstro from 2020-05-07T08:00

You already knew this episode was coming. I adopted a cat last weekend, named him Rupert the Meowstro, and he's already taught me so much. A bunch of you have asked about his story (he has 100% ...

MOTM #208: Making Mom a Priority with Deanna Schober from 2020-05-04T08:00

Moms. Are. Superheroes. Plain and simple. This podcast guest is a little bit different from what you guys might consider to be my norm. You all know I’m not a mom. (Don’t tell @rupert_the_meowst...

MOTM #207: But What Did You Replace it With? from 2020-04-30T08:00

I LOVE that folks seem to be using this Great Pause to reflect on habits that they don't love, and try to change them. One of the issues I'm seeing however, is that people are setting themselves...

MOTM #206: Publicity 101: Uncovering the Element of Inevitability from 2020-04-27T08:00

Amanda Berlin is the embodiment of doing the damn thing. Amanda is a publicity specialist who used to work for huge corporations, and has now decided to use her skills to help the little guys… m...

MOTM #205: Taking Radical Responsibility from 2020-04-23T08:00

Time to look in the mirror friends. This week I'm asking you to do the perhaps less than pleasant work, and take responsibility for everything…radical responsibility. What have YOU done th...

MOTM #204: Science vs. Tradition: Using Biomechanics to Teach Yoga with Jules Mitchell from 2020-04-20T08:00

In this week’s episode, I’m interviewing another rockstar in the yoga and movement space: Jules Mitchell. Jules blends traditional yoga with her wide-ranging knowledge of biomechanics (seriously...

MOTM #203: If not now, when? from 2020-04-16T08:00

Received a PHENOMENAL question from a listener and knew it had to become an episode. Right now, many of you (physical therapists, I'm looking at you in particular) may be finding yourself withou...

MOTM #202: Serve Your Students, Not the Practice with Cecily Milne from 2020-04-13T08:00

Cecily Milne is doing yoga a little bit differently. After years of practicing ashtanga yoga exclusively, her injuries couldn’t be ignored and the same old standards needed some questioning. The...

MOTM #201: What are you noticing? from 2020-04-09T08:00

COVID-19 has created what some would call a “pattern interrupt”. Things are VERY different, which is affording us the opportunity to take a moment and reflect on how things were, and...

MOTM #200: The Science of Coaching from 2020-04-06T08:00

Friends, we made it. 200 episodes of Maestro on the Mic. No, your eyes (and ears) aren’t deceiving you… after 2 years of hard work and lots of love, I just wanted to say thank you. Thank for tun...

MOTM #199: How Are You Doing? from 2020-04-02T08:00

How you doin??? Really though, how are you doing? As we settle into what seems to be week 935 of sheltering in place, perhaps it's really starting to hit you that this is the new normal. So, aga...

MOTM# 198: Yoga Redefined: Incorporating the Essential with Kathryn Bruni-Young from 2020-03-30T08:00

This week on the podcast I talk to Kathryn Bruni-Young, a woman who is shaking things up in the world of yoga by incorporating strength training and functional movement to the practice. It may n...

MOTM #197: The Tortoise Always Wins from 2020-03-26T08:00

“The best marketers are farmers, not hunters.” – Seth Godin I'm not sure when this game of Jumanji is going to end, but I do have a few thoughts about where things are headed, ...

MOTM #196: Let’s Talk About Sex with Dr. Krystyna Holland from 2020-03-23T08:00

We all know how crazy things are in the world right now, so I figured this week we could use a topic a little more fun, a little more light-hearted, and a lot more saucy. Yep. We’re gonna be tal...

MOTM #195: Who’s playing Jumanji?!? from 2020-03-19T08:00

I swear I saw an elephant today… Clearly this episode is about Coronavirus and all the things surrounding it. I'm not trying to lecture you about what you should and shouldn't be doing, bu...

MOTM #194: Teaching What’s Useful AND Usable with Wini Linguvic from 2020-03-16T08:00

This is quite possibly my best episode to date. Wini Linguvic is a fast-talking New Yorker with a West Coast yoga studio (but it’s actually a learning center—this is an important distinction). W...

MOTM #193: Please, Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands from 2020-03-12T08:00

It's ok to be scared. There's lots of stuff going on right now, and I can't pretend that it isn't. Panicking isn't the solution. Let's chat. Again, I repeat, it's ok to be scared. Just please ke...

MOTM #191: Coronavirus from 2020-03-05T09:00

Coronavirus isn't anything to be minimized, but it's also not something that should be inciting mass chaos. As with most things, the answer is “Do your research, ask better questions, and ...

MOTM #190: Magic Happens When You Keep Showing Up with Kirsty Grosart, aka GarageGymGirl from 2020-03-02T09:00

If you’re interested at all in handstands, bodyweight strengthening, adorable cats, #bigbutttherory, or fun drawings, then chances are you already know who Kirsty is and love her as much as I do...

MOTM #189: This is the Maestro Mafia from 2020-02-27T09:00

I built a thing…and it's fucking incredible. Yeah. I said it. I want YOU to be a part of it. Tune in to learn all about it. Click the link below to get in on the action. Doors open March 1...

MOTM #188: All Aboard! The Healthcare Model of the Future has Arrived! from 2020-02-24T09:00

The crew at Elevate Sports Performance and Healthcare are changing the game. I’ve interviewed Brian Chandler and Fernando Garcia before, but I couldn’t wait to have them back on the show because...

MOTM #187: My Prolotherapy Experience from 2020-02-20T09:00

Had a prolotherapy session with THE Dr. Tyna Moore on Monday (2/17/2020) and wanted to share my experience and results thus far. It's only been a few days, but the session itself, along with sim...

MOTM #186: Be Inspired By Your Own Potential with Dr. Ayonna Procter from 2020-02-17T09:00

Dr. Ayonna Procter is many things, but one thing she is NOT is afraid. Yonnie has been a traveling PT, personal PT to 2 Chainz, a game-show competitor, a social media master, and general life-en...

MOTM #185: The Secret to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome from 2020-02-13T09:00

Simple, but not easy. My one-step approach to overcoming the very thing that stops so many people before they even get started. Links & Resourses Join the Maestro Mafia Waitlist

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MOTM # 184: Fighting Fires and Mental Health Neglect with Annette Zapp and Chris Marella from 2020-02-10T09:00

Today’s episode is unlike any I’ve done before, and my guests aren’t your regular, run-of-the-mill podcast guests. Annette Zapp and Chris Marella are both firefighters by day, and business owner...

MOTM #183: Pick Up the Phone from 2020-02-06T09:00

Somewhat of a continuation from Monday's podcast episode with Anna Hartman, today I'm talking about something that she said during her episode that resonated with a bunch of listeners, and quite...

MOTM #182: Letting Go of the Thinking Brain with Anna Hartman from 2020-02-03T09:00

This episode right here. Damn. I'm pumped beyond words for you to hear what this incredible woman has to share. Recently I had the opportunity to chat with with general badass, Anna Hartman, and...

MOTM #181: Asking Better Questions from 2020-01-30T09:00

Should you become a physical therapist? What about an athletic trainer? Or maybe a personal trainer? Then again there's always massage therapy…. Talking today about a better way to go abou...

MOTM #180: Let Your Passion Guide You with Dr. Tony Mikla from 2020-01-27T09:00

Nothing is going to hold Dr. Tony Mikla back. He saw a problem in the PT world, so he fixed it… and now he’s kicking ass and taking names. Tony is a RockTape MVP and the founder of Kime Human Pe...

MOTM #179: Pain Science: Glasses or Virtual Reality Goggles? from 2020-01-23T09:00

What is the goal when we use pain neuroscience education as part of our treatment plan? What are we actually trying to accomplish when we use the the things that we've learned from pain science ...

MOTM # 178: Make Your Industry Work For You with Pelvic Floor Specialist Nicole Cozean from 2020-01-20T09:00

Nicole Cozean is a bad-ass. She’s a business owner, author, educator, Pelvic PT specialist, and founder of Pelvic Sanity—a pelvic health clinic that is changing what it means to treat the pelvic...

MOTM #177: I’m an Athletic trainer, should I go to PT school? from 2020-01-16T09:00

Answering a question that came up on a podcast that I recently had the privilege of being on. I get it. I'm on the other side of things, having already earned that DPT and that OCS. As such, if ...

MOTM # 176: Taking Your PT Practice Across the Country with Julie and Sean of PT Journeys from 2020-01-13T09:00

What do you do when the prospect of travel is calling out to you, but you just spent thousands on PT school in order to get a “real” job? Is there a way to see the country but still make money a...

MOTM #175: Knees-Over-Toes Update and a Few Suggestions from 2020-01-09T09:00

Episode 144 of Maestro on the Mic featuring Ben Patrick aka The KneesOverToesGuy was my number one downloaded episode of 2019, and the number of you I see following his programming is incredible...

MOTM #174: The Light at the End of the Financial Tunnel with Sandi York from 2020-01-06T09:00

Happy new year, friends, and welcome to the first long episode of Maestro on the Mic of 2020!  What time is better than a brand new year to get your business and your finances in order? On ...

MOTM #173: This is My Why from 2020-01-02T09:00

Got asked why I do what I do, why I care that you actually finish the things that I make for you, and why I want to do everything I can to make sure that you implement. Here's my answer. Links &...

MOTM # 172: Automating Your Goals with Meredith Root and Alex Parker from 2019-12-30T09:00

Todays guests are the only people I’ve ever had on the show for a three-peat, my good friends Alex Parker and Meredith Root. We’ve heard their story before (so check out Episodes 44 and 76 if yo...

MOTM #171: Are Your Goals Just Wishes? from 2019-12-26T09:00

A goal without a plan is just a wish. I won't fault you for having wishes, but if you're serious about getting sh*t done, you gotta have a plan. If you're bringing the same goals from 2019 into ...

MOTM #170: The PTA Project from 2019-12-23T09:00

You asked for it, so here ya go. So many people ask me what its like to be a PTA or whether they should go to PTA school rather than getting their DPT, but I have one major problem: I’m not a PT...

MOTM #169: Fast, Cheap, Good from 2019-12-19T09:00

Fast, cheap, good: When it comes to products and services, you can have two of those words, never all three. Join me for another Thursday shorty, this time discussing how to not get swindled. It...

MOTM #168: Rebuilding A Life After Complete Paralysis with AJ Osborne from 2019-12-16T09:00

My guest today isn’t in the movement space at all. In fact, just a short time ago AJ Osborne experienced rapid onset paralysis. AJ suffers from a rare neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré...

MOTM #167: What do you think? from 2019-12-12T09:00

I'm trying something new on Instagram and I think it's pretty dope. What do you think?

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MOTM # 166: When the PT Becomes the Patient with Dr. Lauryn Ginsburg from 2019-12-09T09:00

Most of us get in to physical therapy because our love for movement runs deep. As a practitioner, it’s simple to tell a patient to stop doing the activities that are hurting them. But as a patie...

MOTM #165: How to Sift Through All the Bullshit Information Out There from 2019-12-05T09:00

Another episode inspired by a question in my DMs. If you ask, I'll answer, and who knows, I just might make an entire episode about it. So, let's start sifting through the bullshit, shall we? Li...

MOTM #164: Building an Online Business by Taking Small Steps with Ashley Pardo from 2019-12-02T09:00

Ashley Pardo isn’t my typical podcast guest. She’s a former chef, a nutrition and business coach, she isn’t in the movement space at all… but damn it, she is Doing. The. Thing. And that’s someth...

MOTM #163: Giving Thanks from 2019-11-28T09:00

Thank you. For everything. Links & Resources for This Episode: Join my mailing list!

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MOTM # 162: How to Make Over $15,000 a Month as a New Grad Physical Therapist with Dr. Tim Woo from 2019-11-25T09:00

Dr. Tim Woo might just be the craziest person I’ve ever met, and I love him for that! His work ethic is unparalleled, and when he takes a risk, he risks it big time. He landed an $85k/year direc...

MOTM #161: How I Deal with Burnout from 2019-11-21T09:00

Been getting asked about this quite a bit lately, so I figured I'd make a Thursday shorty about it. Now, keep in mind, this is how I personally have, and continue to deal with burnout. Yes, even...

MOTM #160: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome with Emma Jack from 2019-11-18T09:00:42

Impostor syndrome is an epidemic. Plenty of qualified professionals spend years of their life hiding from their full potential because they’re just too scared. That’s where Emma Jack comes in. E...

MOTM #159: Focus on Those Who Matter from 2019-11-14T09:00:25

Tunnel vision. Want success? Focus on those who matter. Want to have an impact? Focus on those who matter. Want your business to thrive? Focus on those who matter. Want to get better results wit...

MOTM #158: Finding Flow and Breaking the Rules with Venus Lau from 2019-11-11T09:00:13

Venus Lau is a dear friend of mine, and what I call a movement non-conformist. She started her journey as your average run-of-the-mill trainer, but her soul led her down a less traditional path,...

MOTM #157: Let’s Talk About Digital Products from 2019-11-07T09:00:39

Now this is the stuff that gets me excited! Had a listener (@kateformanyoga) reach out to me on IG and ask for an episode about evergreen products and creating a digital course, so here goes not...

MOTM #156: Good In-Network Clinics Do Actually Exist with Dr. Corley McBeth from 2019-11-04T09:00:05

For prospective PT’s, it sometimes feels like finding a job at a clinic surely spells out the death of passion. Treating patient after patient can burn you out and destroy your ambitions… But gu...

MOTM #155: The Magic of Being in the Room from 2019-10-31T08:00:28

Take a chance and invest your time, your money, or both, and sign up for that thing. What thing? Whatever thing it is that you've been thinking about going to. Why? Because being there, being in...

MOTM #154: Ditch the Desk with Julia Avery from 2019-10-28T08:00:58

I say it all the time, “Now is the best time to be alive.” For those of you wanting to become personal trainers, the options are endless, and perhaps, overwhelming. But, real talk, i...

MOTM #153: You Don’t Want Those Followers Anyway from 2019-10-24T08:00:58

You guys already know how I feel about providers calling out other providers on social media, (if you don't know, spoiler alert: it's fucking whack) but in today's episode I'm taking it a step f...

MOTM #152: The Psychophysiology of Sports Performance with Julia Eyre from 2019-10-21T08:00:23

Psychophysiology. Now that's a mouthful. Join me for one of the most brain-growing discussions I've had in a long time. We all know about the mind-body connection, but how can we use this concep...

MOTM #151: Gratitude is a Game Changer from 2019-10-17T08:00:44

The title says it all. Want to feel better? Express gratitude. Want your luck (if you believe in luck) to turn around? Express gratitude. Want to improve your mobility? Express gratitude. Well, ...

MOTM #150: Pilates for Neurological Conditions with Meghann Koppele Duffy from 2019-10-14T08:00:17

Just because your client has a neurological condition does not not mean that they no longer require the same basic movement functionality as everyone else. Join me for an eye-opening episode, wa...

MOTM #149: The Easiest Way to Find Your Niche from 2019-10-10T08:00:54

What's your ‘thing'? Do you need to have a ‘thing'? Honestly, if you want to succeed in business, ya kinda do. BUT, you don't need to have it 100% identified and outlined to get star...

MOTM #148: The Reality of Being a PT Entrepreneur with Dr. Natty Bandasak from 2019-10-07T08:00:07

Are you thinking about going to PT school? Maybe you're worried about getting in, graduating, and then getting a job that burns you out in less than a year. If so, this is the episode for you. Y...

MOTM #147: The Best Way to Grow Your Small Business from 2019-10-03T08:00:03

How should you grow your small business? How should you grow your Instagram account? How should you grow anything that involves humans? Simple: one person at a time. Reach for the sake of reach ...

MOTM #146: Leveling-up as a Massage Therapist with Qiana Thompson from 2019-09-30T08:00:43

Last week I gave you my two pennies on whether or not massage therapists should go back to school and become physical therapists. This week I've brought on my girl, Qiana Thompson, LMT, to lay i...

MOTM #145: Question from a Listener–“I’m a Massage Therapist. Should I Get My DPT?” from 2019-09-26T08:00:37

It's a question I receive ALLLL the time, so I figured I'd make an episode. No, I'm not a massage therapist and I can only speak from my personal experience. But, it truly is my goal to help fol...

MOTM #144 Fix Your Knees with Ben Patrick, The Knees Over Toes Guy from 2019-09-23T08:00:51

Pumped as hell for you guys to hear this one! Join me for an incredible conversation with Ben Patrick, founder of the Athletic Truth Group, and creator of the knee ability program that has chang...

MOTM #143: Are Scars Really That Bad? from 2019-09-19T08:00:39

Let's once again bring the pendulum back to center, shall we? I'm definitely not a scar expert, but I find it hard to believe that something our body does naturally could be so terrible. Nor can...

MOTM #142: Ending Ageism and 1-Rep Max Living with GEROS Health from 2019-09-16T08:00:04

If you're only able to lift 5 pounds, suddenly, things like doing your laundry become extremely taxing, and quite frankly, dangerous. In this episode I chat with GEROS Health founder, Dustin Jon...

MOTM #141: The Best Business Drill That I’ve Ever Done from 2019-09-12T08:00:56

What's the best way to appreciate just how far you've come? Write it all out. Every step, every milestone, all the things that got you from where you were to where you are now. In this episode I...

MOTM #140: Navigating PT and Managing Chronic Pain–A Patient’s Perspective with Beth Wilcox from 2019-09-09T08:00:36

What's it like for the patient? Flipping the script for this episode and getting intel from Beth Wilcox, a life-long athlete whose world was rocked after a car accident years ago. It's one thing...

MOTM #139: How to Price Your Services from 2019-09-05T08:00:39

I get asked quite often what folks should charge for their services, and I wanted to share my two pennies with you and offer up a different opinion than what I see being recommended these days. ...

MOTM #138: Stop Doing Shit that Hurts You from 2019-08-29T08:00:06

Does treating pain really have to be that difficult? If it’s mechanical pain, I don’t think so. What is mechanical pain? Acute pain that you experience when you do a specific thing that has a si...

MOTM #137: Would I Choose to Go to PT School Again? from 2019-08-22T08:00:08

Would I choose to go to PT school again? The financial investment, the time commitment, the PT mills, the paperwork, the insurance games, burnout…lots of things to consider. I receive the ...

MOTM #136: Do You Actually Know What the Problem Is? from 2019-08-15T08:00:36

How can you provide a solution if you don't actually know what the problem is? As providers, helping others is in our DNA. But sometimes this desire to help turns us into broadcasters, and we're...

MOTM #135: Pain Science and Pepto Bismol from 2019-08-08T08:00:03

Say what? Yes, there's a perfectly logical connection between the two. I recently dealt with a bout of coughing that not only confirmed my affinity for the pink stuff, but taught me a valuable l...

MOTM #134: Three Ways to Improve Your Confidence from 2019-08-01T08:00:39

Confidence is the foundation upon which most if not all of our actions are built. Having confidence does not guarantee that you will succeed, but a lack of confidence can and will undermine ever...

MOTM #133: Nobody Wants to be Wrong…Including Your Patients from 2019-07-25T08:00:28

It's human nature. We want to be right, we don't like being called on our sh*t, and when you point something out that opposes what we think, there's a good chance we'll hold on even tighter to o...

MOTM #132: Just Keep Posting from 2019-07-18T08:00:05

A very special episode, that is secretly dedicated to a very special friend, and includes a very special call to action at the end. I hope you’ll tune in.  Links & Resources for this Episod...

MOTM #131: The Truth About Passive Income from 2019-07-11T08:00:47

Got both inspired and fired up after listening to Danny Matta's podcast episode about passive income, and decide to do one of my own. Does passive income exist? Is it actually passive? Tune in f...

MOTM #130: Your Peers are Not Your Audience from 2019-07-04T08:00:09

We're in the thick of my 7 day Instagram Challenge and when I've asked people what stopped them from posting in the past, the same three answers came up time and time again: Imposter syndrome. I...

MOTM #129: Advice for New Grads from 2019-06-27T08:00:13

To all my new grads, CONGRATS! Life's about to get way more fun. Whether you've taken the boards, you're studying for the boards, you're on your last affil, or you're just chilling before you st...

MOTM #128: Summertime Announcement from 2019-06-25T17:16:57

Listen up, folks! Got a big announcement coming your way. What is it? You already know I'm gonna tell you to tune in to the full episode to find out. But here are three clues: Top 5, September, ...

MOTM #127: Does Posture Matter? from 2019-06-20T08:00:46

Despite what social media these days would have you believe, the correct answer is not “no”. Join me for a ride on the Moderation Express as we escort the pendulum back to Centervill...

MOTM #126: Upgrade Your Recovery with Normatec featuring CEO Gilad Jacobs from 2019-06-17T08:00:48

One of the best parts about having a podcast is that I get to talk to really cool people, and learn about the inner workings of things that I’d otherwise have no idea about. In this week’s episo...

MOTM #125: Motivation is A Myth from 2019-06-13T08:00:06

Motivation is a myth…at least as it relates to things that you don't want to do. When you want to do the thing, you don't actually need motivation, because, well, you actually WANT to do i...

MOTM #124: Taking the Leap When You’re Married with Children with Dr. Stephanie Hine from 2019-06-10T08:00:38

“It’s ok to live a life that looks different than someone else’s.” 5 years ago Steph did the thing. She left her job (which, btw, she did not hate), she and her husband sold their things, bought...

MOTM #123: Why I Created My Own Course from 2019-06-06T08:00

Creating my in-person course, Moving with the Maestro, was one of the biggest accomplishments of my life. Creating this course was something I never thought I could do, and then, after years of ...

MOTM #122: Get All Your CEUs from Medbridge with Steve Carbary from 2019-06-03T08:00:41

The future is digital. The future is now. I’ve said it a million times and I stand firm in my decision to not offer CEUs for my personal courses, but I realize that you guys need them for your l...

MOTM #121: You Don’t Need More Followers on Instagram from 2019-05-30T08:00:08

The title says it all. I love social media and I'll be the first to sing its praises, but we need to take a step back an reevaluate a few things. Tune in to the full episode for some real talk a...

MOTM #120: The Non-Clinical PT with Dr. Meredith Castin from 2019-05-27T08:00:25

Following up last week's episode where I discussed my distaste for treating with an episode 100% devoted to providing resources for those of you out there who may also not be so fond of the clin...

MOTM #119:“I Don’t Like Treating.” from 2019-05-23T08:00:42

I don’t like treating. Maybe you don’t either. And that’s OK! Answered an ‘Ask Me Anything’ question on Instagram by saying that I didn’t like treating and bunch of you responded that you were i...

MOTM #118: Setting Boundaries, Starting a Practice, and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy 101 with Dr. Liz Simons from 2019-05-20T08:00:53

Dr. Liz Simons is one of my closest friends from physical therapy school, and one of the smartest, and realest people I know. She recently took the leap and started her own cash-based pelvic flo...

MOTM #117: How to Find a Good Provider from 2019-05-16T08:00:20

You guys, I'm really proud of this episode. Like…really proud. So, if you choose to listen to only one episode, please let it be this one. Anyway, one of the most common questions I receiv...

MOTM #116: Running a Business as an Athletic Trainer and Surviving Social Media from 2019-05-13T08:00:58

Running your own business has it’s ups and downs, and guess what, so does social media. Brought on Andy Fortuna, an athletic trainer from Miami, Florida who is currently CRUSHING it in business ...

MOTM #115: It’s OK to Be an Employee from 2019-05-09T08:00:08

Not everyone wants to start their own business and be their own boss, and that's a good thing! We can't do it all ourselves. We need employees. And honestly, owning and running your own gig can ...

MOTM #114: What is Prolotherapy? with Dr. Tyna Moore from 2019-05-06T10:46:22

You might have heard of Prolotherapy before, but do you actually know what it is? I mean, like, truly know what it is and how it could help you and your patients? Brought on Dr. Tyna Moore, a ch...

MOTM #113: Why You Need to Raise Your Prices Right Now from 2019-05-02T08:00:06

You need to raise your prices, and not just because you’re worth it. When people pay, they pay attention. When people pay, they do the thing…or they don’t come back. Win-win. Raising your prices...

MOTM #112: How to Grow and Dominate an Online Business with Jill Coleman from 2019-04-29T08:00:08

When it comes to the online business world, Jill is as OG as they come, and ABSOLUTELY the woman you want to be talking to if you're ready to level up and take your business to the next level. J...

MOTM #111: How to Motivate Your Patients from 2019-04-25T08:00:19

How come some patients are so bout it, and with others it's like pulling teeth? Is there a secret to getting folks excited about something that quite frankly is historically pretty unexciting? W...

MOTM #110–#EducatedHope and Making the Pelvic Floor Less Taboo with Julie Wiebe from 2019-04-22T08:00:43

Discussing the pelvic floor should be no different than discussing the knee, and a literature review of how athletics affects the pelvic floor should turn up more than a few low quality studies ...

MOTM #109: My Top Five Takeaways from the PT Entrepreneur Mastermind from 2019-04-18T08:43:23

No idea what a mastermind is? Listen to the episode. Want to learn how you can leave your shitty job and make 6 figures in your own cash based practice? Listen to the episode. Been following me ...

MOTM #108: This is Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Drew Timmermans from 2019-04-15T08:00:11

It's time to debunk some myths and set the record straight. Brought on my dude Dr. Drew Timmermans so he could answer ALL the questions about naturopathic medicine, and I mean ALL the questions....

MOTM #107: Ten Life Lessons from Game of Thrones from 2019-04-11T08:00:33

Winter is coming. Are you ready? The first episode of the final season of Game of Thrones premiers THIS Sunday and I thought it only fitting that I do tribute podcast episode of sorts. Not into ...

MOTM #106: Everything You Need to Know About Facebook and Instagram Ads with Claire Pelletreau from 2019-04-08T08:00:03

Stop leaving money on the table. Brought on Claire Pelletreau to open your eyes (and mine) to the world of paid advertising and traffic. Some of you might already be dabbling, some of you may ha...

MOTM #105: Stop Asking for Evidence on Social Media from 2019-04-04T08:00:03

This shit needs to stop. For real. It does NOTHING to move the profession forward, and wastes time that could be spent connecting with the public and actually helping people. There is absolutely...

MOTM #104: Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism 2.0 with Brianna Battles from 2019-04-01T08:00:01

Brianna Battles has launched version 2.0 of her renowned Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism course and so naturally I had to give her a mic so that you could hear all the ways that this course...

MOTM #103: People Have No Idea that You Can Help Them from 2019-03-28T08:00:12

I listened to an NPR Invisibilia podcast episode, got frustrated as hell, and immediately grabbed my mic. People have NO idea that you (and I'm speaking in particular to my physical therapists h...

MOTM #102: F*ck Insurance with Dr. Danny Matta from 2019-03-25T08:00:04

Stop dreading Monday. As physical therapists we have one of the best jobs in the world, and yet clinicians everywhere are hating their lives and sitting in their cars wanting to do anything but ...

MOTM #101: Remember Where You Started from 2019-03-21T08:00:06

In today's fast-paced world it's all too easy to tell yourself to ‘keep your eyes on the prize' and never look what's in the rearview mirror. I'm here to tell you that if you truly want to...

MOTM #100: Dear Her–Advice for Every Girl from Extraordinary Women with Leslie Trujillo from 2019-03-18T13:01:41

One. Hundred. Episodes. Holy smokes. How does one celebrate something like this? By bringing on a guest who is truly living the message of this podcast. Duh. Join me for a very special episode, ...

MOTM #099: Your Patients Don’t Care About Prevention from 2019-03-14T08:00:13

Let’s face it. Patients care more about how they’re going to look in a selfie than they do about decreasing their chances of tearing their ACL. When it comes to marketing, when it comes to getti...

MOTM #098: Holy Sh!t: The Keystone of Pelvic Health with Dr. Tamra Wroblesky from 2019-03-11T08:00:28

I don’t care if you’re a clinician or not, if you have a GI system, this episode is for you. Brought on pelvic therapist Dr. Tamra Wroblesky for a discussion on…poop. Well, not just poop, but we...

MOTM #097: What Do You Have to Offer Your Audience? from 2019-03-07T09:00:36

It's a question I get asked all the time, and one with answer that really isn't all that complex. Tune in to episode 97 and let me help you understand what exactly the special sauce is that you ...

MOTM #096: Roamaroo–Taking the Leap with Collette and Scott Stohler from 2019-03-04T09:00:18

Come take a trip with me. So, you guys know I’m all about making connections and making information relevant and digestible. This episode I brought on Collette and Scott Stohler, professional st...

MOTM #095: Critical Thinker or Social Media Parrot? from 2019-02-28T09:00:41

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Them's fighting words. Just hear me out. Overall I truly feel that physical therapy and the movement world in general is headed in the right direction. But, as an educator it i...

MOTM #094: How to Change a Life with Jillian Loyden from 2019-02-25T09:00:09

I’m just gonna come out and say it: I know some pretty freakin' amazing people. Brought Jillian Loyden, an old friend of mine on for this episode. This woman is a former member of the US Women’s...

MOTM #093: Are Your Treatment Expectations Realistic? from 2019-02-21T09:00:42

3x/week for 6-8 weeks….WHAT? Back to full function in 6 weeks…WHAT? It's time to set both you and your patients up for success with realistic expectations. Healing takes time. Gettin...

MOTM #092: I Put My Thing down, Flip it, and Reverse it… from 2019-02-18T09:00:09

Who doesn't love a good Missy Elliot reference?!? Just what the heck does that title have to do with this episode? You'll just have to tune in and find out. Links and Resources for this Episode:...

MOTM #091: Do You Actually Know What a Trigger Point is? Well…Do You? from 2019-02-14T09:00:22

Is your CI telling you to mash and bash on your patients? Or perhaps it's your patients who are asking you to mash and bash on them. What exactly are you saying to folks when they ask what that ...

MOTM #090: How to Create a Badass Anything&Everything–with Kathy Sierra from 2019-02-11T09:00:31

If you choose to listen to but a handful of my podcast episodes, please let this be one of them. The Instagram algorithms saw fit to bring me and Kathy together, and I can’t help but feel that t...

MOTM #089: My Takeaways From CSM and Why You Need to Attend Next Year from 2019-02-07T09:00:39

Yes. That’s right. I said that you NEED to go to CSM next year. Who am I? Join me for episode 89 where I chronicle my experience from this year's CSM and why, for the first time ever, I left fee...

MOTM #088: @PTLadyBoss and the Business Advice You Need to Hear from 2019-02-04T15:10:43

Listen up, physical therapists (and honestly, any movement professional out there listening to this episode)!!! Starting AND successfully running a business (or five) is something that you can A...

MOTM #087: How to Find Your Niche from 2019-01-31T09:00:22

“How do I find my niche?” It's a question I get ALL the time, and a question I got asked so many times last week while at CSM I decided to record an episode devoted solely to this to...

MOTM #086: How to Get Your Sh*t Together–with Mandy Jankus from 2019-01-28T04:51:26

I get it; you’re skeptical about life coaching. Hell, I was too. Which is exactly why I brought my life coach, Mandy Jankus, on for this episode. Coaches need coaches. Trainers need trainers. Do...

MOTM #085: How Much Money Can You Make as a Physical Therapist? from 2019-01-24T09:00:02

This episode is explicit. This episode is real. This episode got me fired up as hell. Your future is yours. Your earning potential is up to you. Physical therapists, you don’t have to be poor. J...

MOTM #084: Making Legal WAY Less Scary with Jamie Lieberman, Esq. from 2019-01-21T09:00:24

I want to help you. I brought on a totally different (but not completely different – she's a creator and entrepreneur herself) type of guest for this episode. You folks listening have busi...

MOTM #083: Why You Absolutely Need to Have a Newsletter if You Want to Make Money Online from 2019-01-17T16:45:54

You guys asked for more content about online business and marketing, so here ya go. Today we’re talking about a lesson that I’m learning late: If you want to succeed in this online world, YOU GO...

MOTM #082: Turning Physical Therapy Upside Down with Dr. Jen Crane from 2019-01-14T09:00:06

Why take the traditional route when you can flip it upside down, do what you want, and build your dream career? Brought Dr. Jen Crane on for episode 82 of Maestro on the Mic to not only share wh...

MOTM #081: How to Beat Analysis Paralysis from 2019-01-10T09:00:43

What can owning a plant teach you? A whole lot apparently. Join me for episode 81 of Maestro on the Mic as I dissect something that’s been coming up a TON in recent conversations: Analysis paral...

MOTM #080: Let’s Talk Science: Blood Flow Restriction, Neuromuscular Efficiency&Body Tempering with Josh Jeffery from 2019-01-07T09:00:43

CALLING ALL MY SCIENCE NERDS!!! This is the episode for you. Brought on student physical therapist and owner of Carolina, Josh Jeffery, to pick his brain and talk all things performance, and god...

MOTM #079: How to Not F*ck Up as a New Physical Therapist from 2019-01-03T09:00:25

Here it is. The secret you've all been waiting for. A quick solution to the problem that has plagued every new physical therapist since the beginning of time. Wanna know what it is? Tune in and ...

MOTM #078: 2018 Finale–Out with the Old, in with the New from 2018-12-31T09:00:10

  And just like that, 2018 is a wrap. But with over 100k downloads of the episodes I did in 2018, you'd better believe I'm coming back with more episodes in 2019. Tune in to get the 2018 re...

MOTM #077: What determines how effective a treatment will be? from 2018-12-27T09:00:18

There are a million different treatment paradigms out there and just as many modalities and continuing ed courses to accompany them. So what determines what will ultimately ‘land' with a p...

MOTM #076: New Year’s Resolutions, Nutrition Coaching, and How to Get a 6-pack with Tactic Functional Nutrition from 2018-12-24T09:00:41

***Discount code comin' at ya at the end of the episode so make sure you listen all the way through (or just fast-forward to the end…but that's not very nice and I promise you're gonna wan...

MOTM #075: Who Should a Person See First if They are in Pain? from 2018-12-20T09:00:01

I know what my answer is. Got inspired (and perhaps a bit heated) by an article I read and decided to voice my concerns via podcast. That whole “If you are in pain it's always recommend th...

MOTM #074: Shockwave Therapy and the New Age Orthopedic Surgeon with Dr. David Boehland from 2018-12-17T09:00:21

  Join me for another journey outside of my wheelhouse and beyond my traditional knowledge of therapeutic interventions as I chat with Dr. David Boehland about shockwave therapy and his les...

MOTM #073: Does Fibromyalgia Really Exist? from 2018-12-13T09:00:47

  I'm going down that pain science rabbit hole today and answering the question “Does fibromyalgia really exist?”. Received an awesome question from my guy Iian Kemp (yes, he ha...

MOTM #072: Acupuncture, Sound&Color Light Therapy with Vanessa Cisneros from 2018-12-10T09:00:41

  Keep an open mind. The only way we grow is if we try new things. Recorded this episode after having an acupuncture, sound and color light therapy session with Vanessa, and knew that I had...

MOTM #071: What to Say When Your Patients Ask Why You Don’t Use Modalities from 2018-12-06T09:00:30

What happens when you work in a clinic where everyone else uses modalities and you don't, or treats within a paradigm that is different than yours? What happens when you patients ask you why you...

MOTM #070: What It’s like to be a Provider in New Zealand with Restore Prehabilitation&Recovery from 2018-12-03T09:00:07

  An episode that I hope you listen to and get inspired to not only chase your dreams, but to start up a conversation with someone new, because you just might find that their problems aren’...

MOTM #069: Please Stop Making Fun of Other Clinicians on Social Media from 2018-11-29T09:00:10

Making fun of people doesn't move the profession forward. It doesn't help your patients. It doesn't get that clinician who you don't agree with to change how they are treating. Social media can ...

MOTM #068: What is Stick Mobility? with Dennis Dunphy from 2018-11-26T09:06:13

If you don't know what Stick Mobility is, you're about to find out. A concept so simple in nature you'll wonder how you didn't create it, those bright orange sticks are becoming a staple in gyms...

MOTM #067: Want to become a better clinician? Become a patient. from 2018-11-22T09:00:35

What happens when you walk a mile in someone else's shoes? In this episode I chat about a recent experience in which I found myself on the table, and for the first time in a long time, on the re...

MOTM #066: An Unconventional Approach to Being an Athletic Trainer with Dr. Ethan Kreiswirth from 2018-11-19T09:00:31

Things aren't always as they seem, and for the motivated, they wouldn't have it any other way. Tune in this week as I chat with my good friend Ethan Kreiswirth, and hear how he went from being a...

MOTM #065: You Don’t Have to Use Your Degree from 2018-11-15T09:00:21

So you went and got the degree…now what? Use it. Or don't. Yes, you spent time and money, but if the opportunities are elsewhere, if your interest is elsewhere, if your heart is elsewhere,...

MOTM #064: Parkour–Breaking the Jump with Julie Angel, PhD from 2018-11-12T09:00:34

Parkour is NOT what you think it is. I repeat, parkour is NOT what you think it is. Join Julie Angel, who just happens to have a frickin’ PhD in Parkour, for an exploration into this poorly unde...

MOTM #063: Meet the Provider Where They’re At from 2018-11-08T09:00:06

Just because you do not share the same treatment philosophy as another provider does not mean that they do not care about their patients. Just because a clinician says that they're breaking up s...

MOTM #062: Change How You Learn by Learning How to Juggle with Jeremy Fein from 2018-11-05T09:00:12

Grab your balls, this is gonna get fun. How we learn anything is how we learn everything. Brought on my dude Jeremy Fein to break down a skill that is near and dear to my heart, juggling. From t...

MOTM #061: Why You Should Attend that Conference from 2018-11-01T08:00:45

Should you go to that conference? Should you attend that course? What if it it totally sucks? My advice? Go. Why should you go? Tune in to find out and also learn how to get the most out of any ...

MOTM #060: Becoming a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Matthew Ibrahim from 2018-10-29T08:00:43

If at first you don’t succeed…learn. Matthew Ibrahim is dropping all the bombs in this episode and painting a very honest picture of what figuring out your career path looks like. A physical the...

MOTM #059: Movement Is a Journey, Not a Destination from 2018-10-25T08:00:38

It's not did you get there, it's HOW did you get there. It's not ‘can you squat like a toddler?', but rather, ‘can you move in the carefree manner of a toddler?' Big difference. Time...

MOTM #058: Jill Miller–The Beyoncé of Fascia from 2018-10-22T08:00:13

This is a conversation for all ears. Jill really opens up to us and totally embodies exactly why I do this podcast: I want you to get to know the person behind the name. The person behind the so...

MOTM #057: Stop Telling Your Patients that Their SI Joint is Out from 2018-10-18T08:00:45

Time to bring the pendulum back. Stop telling your patients that their pelvis is out of alignment or that you're breaking up scar tissue with that IASTM tool. Been wanting to record this episode fo...

MOTM #056: Dr. Carrie Pagliano – What Happens in Vegas… from 2018-10-15T08:00:54

She started in home care, she worked in a hospital, she runs a cash-based pelvic floor physical therapy practice, and she’s now President of the Women’s Health Section of the APTA. What can’t this ...

MOTM #055: How to Turn a Career Identity Crises into a Catalyst for Change from 2018-10-11T08:00:16

I've been there. Perhaps you've been there. And if you haven't been there yet, there's a good chance you'll get there at some point. What many people think we as physical therapists do, what school...

MOTM #054: Change Your Strength and Change Your Life – Part II with Bud Jeffries from 2018-10-08T08:00:37

Bud's back for part II, and he's bringing just as much fire! This time he's schooling us on fascia, progressive distance training (no, it has nothing to do with running), the science that is actual...

MOTM #053: How to Beat Analysis Paralysis from 2018-10-04T08:00:37

The wisest of words from my good friend Dr. Ellie Somers. When you're living in hypotheticals, the future is uncertain, overwhelming, and full of possibilities that all seem to have a negative spin...

MOTM #052: Change Your Strength and Change Your Life – Part I with Bud Jeffries from 2018-10-01T13:53:56

Physical therapists and my other clinical providers, this episode may leave you feeling some kind of way…and that’s a good thing. Approach it with an open mind. Listen. Think. We are ALL fighting t...

MOTM #51: Ask Your Patients These Questions from 2018-09-27T08:00:24

Ask your patients the right questions and they will tell you exactly what they need to get better. – Don’t believe me? Listen to the episode and decide for yourself. Episode 51 is going out to all ...

MOTM #050: Stop Blaming Biology with Dr. Ellie Somers from 2018-09-24T08:00:23

It's time for a change, people. Join me for a very special episode of Maestro on the Mic where Dr. Ellie Somers speaks her passion, tells it like it is, and says all the things that today's medical...

MOTM #049: How to Make the Most of Your Time – The Three B’s of Productivity from 2018-09-20T08:00:38

Quite possibly my favorite Thursday shorty to date, episode 49 is bringing you the tools that I use to help me get stuff done. Honestly, there’s nothing wrong with being a little scattered and tack...

MOTM #048: How to Turn a Brand into a Business and the Big T Reveal with Dr. Ryan DeBell from 2018-09-17T08:00:22

What happens when a brand becomes a business, undergoes a name change with repurposing of the first initial, and the owner spends five weeks in a tent? Tune in to episode 48 where my dude Ryan DeBe...

MOTM #047: The Evidence is an Opinion…and that’s OK from 2018-09-13T08:00:58

Understand that if the evidence you're using to make a decision comes from someone else's experience, it is, at its heart, an opinion. It's another way of saying ‘this worked best for me'. And that...

MOTM #046: The Path to Physical Enlightenment with D.J. Murakami from 2018-09-10T08:00:14

Why do we train? Why do we work out? Why do we move? Why should we play? Jumped into a conversation about the bigger picture with DJ Murakami, and the ensuing discussion went down some rabbit holes...

MOTM #045: Get the Damn Letters from 2018-09-06T08:00:48

If you truly think that the letters mean that much, then go and get them. It's as simple as that. Stop making excuses, start making moves.

MOTM #044: What does it take to be a CrossFit Games athlete? with Meredith Root and Alex Parker from 2018-09-03T08:00:04

Whether you like it or not, CrossFit is here and it ain't going anywhere. The sport of fitness is a very real thing, and with a grand prize of $300,000 going to both the the fittest man and woman, ...

MOTM #043: New Grads, Take a Breath from 2018-08-30T08:00:16

Where's the fire? I get it. We all want 8 years of experience in 5 minutes. You're eager, you're online, you're up to date on the research, you're way ahead of where I was when I was a new grad, yo...

MOTM #042: Luci Meets a Powerlifter with Joe Szymanek from 2018-08-27T08:00:49

Joe wrote a book. But not just any book. A book about a little girl who meets a big powerlifter, and realizes that strength is for everyone, and that a simple hello can go a long way. Join me for t...

MOTM #041: How to Beat FOMO from 2018-08-23T08:00:44

FOMO. Fear of Missing Out. It's a real thing. Marketers capitalize on it. Heck, they create it. It pulls us in a million directions, has us trying to do too many things at once, and ultimately leav...

MOTM #040: The Reality of Change with Dr. Joe LaVacca from 2018-08-20T08:00:25

Brought my guy JoeJoe LaVacca on to talk about the ugly side of change, aka the shit that no one wants to talk about. Joe is hands-down one of the best physical therapists I know, and while we did ...

MOTM #039: They Don’t Know Any Better from 2018-08-16T08:00:23

We can't be upset with people for not doing things, if they didn't know they were supposed to be doing those things in the first place. Go ahead, read that one more time. In this week's Thursday sh...

MOTM #038: The Art of Movement with HunterFitness from 2018-08-13T08:00:01

The man, the mobility, the mustache. Yes, that's right, I convinced the unicorn of podcasts, HunterFitness (aka Hunter Cook), to come on the show and share his brain, and share did he ever. This is...

MOTM #037: It’s OK to Do Too Much from 2018-08-09T08:00:41

All too often I hear people talking themselves out of starting things by worrying that it will take too much time or they will spend too much money. Well guess what? Only those who risk going too f...

MOTM #036: The Healthcare Model of the Future with Elevate SPC from 2018-08-06T08:00:53

“If you want massive change, you’ve got to take massive action.” – I asked, you answered. I get it. I hear you. You’re burned out. You hate insurance companies. You hate quotas. You hate the insane...

MOTM #035: Your Patients Don’t Care About Your Letters from 2018-08-02T08:00:31

Hear me out. Actually, I'm gonna skip the caption and suggest you just listen to the episode and hear for yourself. #Maestrofied

MOTM #034: Why You Absolutely Need to Attend the Women’s Movement Collaborative from 2018-07-30T09:45:10

It was one of the best weekends I've had in a long time. If you're a woman, if you're into movement, if you want an excuse to travel and meet some dope humans, then you need to attend the WMC. It i...

MOTM #033: Just. Get. Started. from 2018-07-26T08:00:05

I get it. Putting yourself out there, taking leaps, doing new things, it's scary. You know what's even scarier? Regret. Missing out on countless opportunities because of hypothetical scenarios you ...

MOTM #032: Coaching the Pregnant and Postpartum Athlete with Brianna Battles from 2018-07-23T10:00:19

A good coach does so much more than just address the physical. Societal expectations and self-imposed judgments are a very real thing, and if you want to truly help your client, you gotta make sure...

MOTM #031: Are You a Physical Therapist of the Future? from 2018-07-19T07:35:50

Physical therapists have done a great job of connecting with each other, be it for better or worse, but what about connecting to the people they serve…the general public? Was interviewed on a Faceb...

MOTM #030: How to Grow a Social Media Following – Part II with Dr. Jen Esquer from 2018-07-16T08:15:38

464, 000 of you know her as DocJenFit. Listen to the entirety of this episode and I promise you'll know her as so much more. Brought on my girl, Dr. Jen Esquer to talk all things social media, but ...

MOTM #029: Thank you. Truly. from 2018-07-11T08:00:02

This episode right here, it's for you. All of the emails, the comments, the DMs, the letters, the gifts, the chats, the support, the patience, the in-person meetings, the belief, the friendship…the...

MOTM #028: How to Grow a Social Media Following – Part I with Questions from Dr. Cara Giusti from 2018-07-09T08:00:09

  A throwback in style to my sixth episode, today I brought Dr. Cara Giusti on to answer her questions about social media and share all the goodies you. Cara actually went out and bought a headset ...

MOTM #027: Why Physical Therapy is the Best First Career from 2018-07-05T08:00:18

Yeah, I said it. Physical therapy is dope. At the end of the day, the soft-skills reign supreme, and physical therapy is the perfect platform to develop these skills. I know I do my fair share of g...

MOTM #026: Integrated Kinetic Neurology – Course Review from 2018-07-02T08:00:06

Brought the boys of IKN back on (with the addition of THE Sammy Black Socks) to review their course, and decided to spruce it up with a few live interviews. Working with a new mic and recorder, so ...

MOTM #025: Do you need to do a physical therapy residency? Part II with Dr. Dustin K. Willis from 2018-06-28T08:00:50

I've never done a PT residency, nor will I ever. Dr. Dustin K. Willis, however, has done a residency, and three fellowships, and is working on his PhD. Brought this super-chill sneaker fiend on to ...

MOTM #024: Gender, Footwear, and the Pursuit of Happiness with NiK Kacy from 2018-06-25T08:00:26

An episode to upstage all episodes. NiK Kacy came and sat with me on my couch, and yes we talked about shoes and how they created their own brand, but honestly we talked about so much more. Tune in...

MOTM #023: Why You Absolutely Do NOT Need to Do a Physical Therapy Residency from 2018-06-21T09:09:56

This, this episode right here. If you don’t listen to a single one of my other Thursday shorties, THIS is the one to listen to. I came correct, I didn’t pull any punches, and honestly, it’s straigh...

MOTM #022: Anthony Mucurio – How to Run Faster, Jump Higher, and Keep Young Athletes Healthy from 2018-06-18T08:00

Brought on Anthony Mucurio, one of the top minds in the strength and conditioning world to pick his brain and talk shop. Admittedly, I might be a bit biased because Anthony is one of my best friend...

MOTM #021: What’s in a logo? from 2018-06-14T08:29:58

Analysis paralysis is a VERY real thing. I've been there. This logo that so many of you have come to know and love is actually my SECOND logo. Things change…and that's ok. Hear my two pennies on wh...

MOTM #020: Dani Almeyda – The Women’s Movement Collaborative, Elbow Licking, and the Power of Asking from 2018-06-11T08:00:57

Brought on THE Dani Nicole of Original Strength to fill you in on what is one of the coolest events that I’ve ever had the privilege be part of. The Women's Movement Collaborative is an experience ...

MOTM #019: Should you take a RockTape course as a student? from 2018-06-07T08:00:30

Last week in episode 18 I brought on the boys from IKN to discuss their continuing education course. This week we're flipping the script just a little bit, and I've interviewed a first year DPT stu...

MOTM #018: Dr. Ryan Foley & Dr. Kyle Paxton – IKN, Patient Buy-in, and Disrupting the Norm from 2018-06-04T08:00:10

You guys always ask what continuing education courses I recommend, so here ya go! Brought on the boys from IKN (@IntegratedKineticNeurology) to provide you with some information about their courses...

MOTM #017: Listen Up and Do as You’re Told from 2018-05-31T08:00:08

The recipe for success can be quite simple when you choose to actually follow the directions. Stop making things harder on yourself. Want to be rich? Do what rich people tell you they did to get ri...

MOTM #016: Dr. Danny Matta – Candy, Pornography, and How to Make Your First $100k as a Cash-Based Clinic from 2018-05-28T08:00:44

“Beware building your house on someone else's foundation.” Hands down one of my favorite episodes to date. You don't have to hate your job. You don't have to dread going to work. You don't have to ...

MOTM #015: Are you selling out by taking insurance? from 2018-05-24T08:00:08

I'm all about that cash-based model, but is it the only model? Shortcast coming at ya with my two pennies on what it means if you take insurance. I promise not to hurt your feelings. But, you know ...

MOTM #014: Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen – Functional Medicine, Leaky Gut, and Being a Better Human from 2018-05-21T08:00:50

Holy crap this guy knows his stuff. Join me for a trip down the functional medicine rabbit hole with Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen, and hear some answers that I’m pretty certain you probably won’t be expe...

MOTM #013: No Ragrets (And yes, I meant to spell it that way.) from 2018-05-17T06:55:51

The things we’ve done in the past are stepping stones that allowed us to get where we are today. Our past actions may define us, but they don’t confine us. Evolution is ALWAYS an option, and growth...

MOTM #012: Dr. Court Conley – Feet, Gait, and Slow-Motion Technology from 2018-05-14T13:33:42

I love this woman, and you will too. Used ALL the technology for this episode, and the ever-incredible (but technologically impaired) Dr. Court Conley joined me for an Instagram live that we double...

MOTM #011: Is Earning Your DPT a Prison Sentence? from 2018-05-10T07:15:47

The times they are a changing. Received a question from a soon to be Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student worried about whether or not she had made the right choice in deciding to become a phys...

MOTM #010: Sonya Briggs and Nikki Orazine – Fly Swatters, The GoKnee, and Big Business in a Small Town from 2018-05-07T05:58:43

RockTape course attendees turned friends, Sonya and Nikki hold a very special place in my heart and this episode is one that means a ton to me. This is an episode that will make you think different...

MOTM #009: Happiness as a Home Base from 2018-05-03T12:51:44

Comparison may be inevitable, but choosing how it affects you is 100% under your control. Another Thursday shorty coming at you, and this time we're talking abut happiness. When happiness is your h...

MOTM #008: Nicholas Flannery: Be Where Your Feet Are from 2018-04-30T15:22:35

Brought Nicholas Flannery on the show and he absolutely CRUSHED it. This guy IS passion. This guy IS motivation. This guy IS living his best life. Don’t let that CrossFit picture fool you. There is...

MOTM #007: IF YOU ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS DONE, YOU’LL ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS GOT from 2018-04-26T05:06:53

I got a text. I got fired up. I recorded an episode. Here it is. Another shorty comin' at ya to kick you in the pants and and help you figure out what to do about that job that maybe isn't necessar...

MOTM #006: Tristan Faile: The Pelvic Floor and So Much More from 2018-04-23T08:37:59

New episode, new style. Episode 6 introduces PodCalls, aka the long-distance podcast interview. Tristan Faile reached out to me with some questions about pelvic floor physical therapy and I decided...

MOTM #005: Life Resources from 2018-04-20T14:50:08

Another shorty comin' at ya. There is no bibliography for life. We ask for resources when we should be going out and talking to people, forming connections, and learning from their experiences. The...

MOTM #004: Dr. Jpop, The Pediatric Physical Therapy Prodigy from 2018-04-18T01:28:11

Pediatric physical therapy prodigy…yes…but there's SO much more. Join me this week for a new show format, and my FIRST (of many) live interview. Dr. Jpop kicked it with me on my balcony in beautifu...

MOTM #003: Second Chances and Redoing the CrossFit Open from 2018-04-14T21:52:26

Tune in to episode 3 for my musings on redoing the CrossFit Open workouts and how that relates to the bigger picture. My CrossFit homies, this might resonate a bit more with you, but this episode i...

MOTM #002: The SAID Principle from 2018-04-14T21:49:44

Episode number 2 comin' at ya. Today we're talking about the SAID principle, and how if you want to get better at a thing, you actually have to work on THAT THING. Cold showers will only make you a...

MOTM #001: Nespresso Makers and the Spice of Life from 2018-03-29T21:21:49

A long time in the making, here it is, episode number 1 for your listening pleasure. Short and sweet, because, well, my attention span just isn't that long. Today we're talking about Nespresso make...