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The Mindset Advantage

The Mindset Advantage Podcast is a show dedicated to insightful conversations in a world full of sound bytes. Hosted by fitness coach, performance optimization coach, and national speaker DJ Hillier. These podcasts are designed to help you attack the gap: from where you are now to where you want to be. The episodes take a deep dive into leadership, mindset, and fitness. Follow the show on Instagram at MindsetAdvantagePodcast, and subscribe to his newsletter at www.djhillier.com.

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The Secret to Creating an Inspired and Fulfilling Life with Dr. John Demartini from 2022-02-22T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m fortunate enough to interview Dr. John Demartini. Dr. Demartini is a professional speaker, an internationally published author, a globals educator, and busines...

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Patience and Consistency with Sam Smith from 2022-02-15T00:00

This week on the show I bring my mentor, Sam Smith. Sam is a remote fitness coach that specializes in taking athletes further than they’ve ever been before while using an individualized training...

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Why You Can’t Pay Attention and Focus with Johann Hari from 2022-02-08T00:00

This week on the show i’m stoked to sit down with Ted Speaker and three-time best selling author, Johann Hari. Johann is an incredibly intelligent individual who has been featured in places like...

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Bel13ve: Injury, Persistence, Recovery with Jack Jablonski from 2022-02-01T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m honored to chat with Jack Jablonski. Jack’s life changed forever after he was hit illegally during a high school hockey game at Benilde-St. Marget’s in 2011. T...

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How Winners Think Differently to Create a Competitive Edge with Dr. Stan Beecham from 2022-01-25T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I am accompanied by top-level Sport Psychologist, Leadership Consultant, and best selling Author, Dr. Stan Beecham. Dr. Stan has worked with major league athletes,...

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Ben Patrick: Knees Over Toes Guy from 2022-01-18T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I am live with Ben Patrick otherwise known as @kneesovertoesguy. Ben is the founder of Athletic Truth Group (ATG) where his mission is to help people do what they ...

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Nutrition to Perform: In the Gym and in Life with Mike Molloy from 2022-01-11T00:00

Today on the show I chat Mike Molloy, founder of M2 Performance Nutrition, a personalized coaching service that helps develop the knowledge of how to use nutrition and lifestyle adjustments to m...

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Choose Your Story, Change Your Life with Kindra Hall from 2022-01-04T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m accompanied by Kindra Hall. Kinda is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, highly sought-after keynote speaker, and Chief Storytelling Officer at ...

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Best of 2021 from 2021-12-29T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I close down 2021 with a look back at the top 4 most downloaded episodes of the year. Featuring interviews from 4 of the most downloaded episodes of 2021, this col...

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Kicking Ass and Feeling Great Through Menopause and Beyond with Dr. Stacy Sims from 2021-12-21T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m very fortunate to bring back my friend Dr. Stacy Sims. Dr. Sims is a Researcher, Ted Speaker, Author, innovator, and Entrepreneur in human performance, specifi...

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Why You’re Not Losing Weight with Jordan Syatt from 2021-12-14T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I’m accompanied by 5x World Record Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition and Westside Barbell Certified Coach, Jordan Syatt. Jordan is an incredibly brilliant individua...

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Purpose, Mastery, and Autonomy with James Fitzgerald from 2021-12-07T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back James Fitzgerald. James is an industry leading educator, founder of Opex, and has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession. Jam...

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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor with Donald Robertson from 2021-11-30T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Donald Robertson. Donald is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer, and author of six books including How to Think like a Roman Emperor. Donal...

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Life of a Champion Beyond The Crossfit Games with Tasia Percevecz from 2021-11-23T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m joined by 2x CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup Champion, Tasia Percevecz. Tasia has an impressive list of accomplishments in the sport of CrossFit and has recently ...

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Becoming a Professional Coach with Jason Leydon from 2021-11-16T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back my friend @jasonleydon. Jason is the founder of CrossFit Milford and Conquer Athlete which offers remote Coaching and programming. Jason has been in t...

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Exploring the Limits of Human Performance with Alex Hutchinson from 2021-11-09T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m accompanied by Alex Hutchinson. Alex is a sports science journalist, author of the book Endure- which explores the science of endurance and the real limits of ...

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How to Cultivate Deep, Meaningful, and Long Lasting Relationships with Michael and Adee Cazayoux from 2021-11-02T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with one of my favorite couples, @michaelcazayoux and @adeecazayoux on applicable ways we can create deeper relationships with our friends and also our pare...

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Build Mental Resiliency with Brian “Tosh” Chontosh from 2021-10-26T00:00

This week I am honored to chat with retired Marine Officer, Brian “Tosh” Chontosh. Brian has received several awards including the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the 2003 Invasion of I...

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Using Stoicism to Become Unbeatable with Michael Tremblay from 2021-10-19T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back my friend, Michael Tremblay. Michael is a PhD graduate in Philosophy, an incredible writer, co-founder of Stoa Meditation (an app that combines mind...

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The Art of Negotiation with Brandon Voss from 2021-10-12T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast my Dad and I have the pleasure in sitting down with Brandon Voss. Brandon is the Black Swan’s president and thought leader and his mission is to teach clients how ...

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Overcoming Difficult Coaching Situations with James Hobart from 2021-10-05T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back my friend @jameshobart. I was fortunate enough to cross paths with James back in 2014 and since then we’ve competed against each other on the competit...

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Troubleshooting the Snatch&Clean and Jerk with Jared Enderto from 2021-09-28T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Jared Enderton. Jared is a CrossFit Games athlete, former full-time Weightlifter at the Olympics Training Center, and a USA Nationals Silver Medalist i...

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Master the Mental Game with Brian Cain from 2021-09-21T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Mental Sports Performance Coach, Brian Cain. Brian is one of the world’s leading mental performance coaches and has worked with perennial professional ...

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Basketball Strong with NBA Performance Coach Mike G from 2021-09-14T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with NBA performance coach Mike G. Mike is one of the most sought after coaches in the industry and has worked with guys like Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, D...

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Culture, Coaching, and CrossFit with Max El-Hag from 2021-09-07T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with founder and owner of Training Think Tank, Max El-Hag. Max’s client roster includes top CrossFit competitors, business executives, sport athletes, and g...

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The King of Fitness with Kelley Starrett from 2021-07-27T00:00

In this throwback episode of The MiFit Podcast I chat with mobility king, Dr. Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a man of many hats including coach, speaker, author, physical therapist, gym owner, and CEO...

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Leading with Character with Dr. Jim Loehr from 2021-07-20T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dr. Jim Loehr. Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist and author of 17 books, including his most recent, Leading with Character, wh...

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Negotiation Mastery with Chris Voss from 2021-07-13T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with former FBI top hostage negotiator, Chris Voss. Chris is one of the preeminent practitioners and professors of negotiation skills in the world. He is th...

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Strong Women Lift Each Other Up with Molly Galbraith from 2021-07-06T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Molly Galbraith. Molly is the cofounder of Girls Gone Strong, the world’s largest platform providing evidence-based, interdisciplinary health, fitness,...

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Becoming a Competitive Masters Athlete with Brannen Dorman from 2021-06-29T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back Training Think Tank Coach, Brannen Dorman. Brannen is an incredibly intelligent and talented coach who works remotely with CrossFitters, Military Pers...

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Turn Pro with Dr. Sean Pastuch from 2021-06-22T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dr. Sean Pastuch, founder os Active Life Rx and Active Life Professional. Dr. Sean has been working to bridge the gap between fitness and healthcare si...

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The Champion’s Mind with Jim Afremow from 2021-06-15T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with highly sought-after mental skills coach, Jim Afremow. Jim is the author of best selling books The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and...

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The Oxygen Advantage with Patrick McKeown from 2021-06-08T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with world’s leading breathing experts, Patrick McKeown. Patrick is an International best-selling author of The Oxygen Advantage and creator and ma...

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Pursuing Health and Longevity with Julie Foucher from 2021-06-01T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast we throw back to Episode 82 when I was joined by Julie Foucher. Julie was a 4x CrossFit Games competitor and never finished outside of the top 5. She also spent ti...

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Nutrition for Performance, Aesthetics, and Lifestyle with Frank Mastroianni from 2021-05-25T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast i’m accompanied by Nutrition Coach and CrossFit Athlete, Frank Mastroianni. Frank is the owner of Active Works Nutrition where he works one-on-one with clients who...

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Unbeatable Mind with Mark Divine from 2021-05-18T00:00

Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL commander and New York Times best-selling author. He is also the founder of SEALFIT, an integrated functional fitness and mental toughness training program, an...

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Running Wisdom From Above the Clouds in Ethiopia with Michael Crawley from 2021-05-11T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Michael Crawley. Michael is an anthropologist, author, and elite runner clocking in at a 2:20 marathon. In 2019, Michael was awarded a PhD in anthropol...

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What Drives Winning with Brett Ledbetter from 2021-05-04T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Brett Ledbetter. Brett is a Performance Consultant, Author, and Speaker. He works with some of the best coaches and teams in professional and college s...

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Noah Ohlsen on the Pursuit to Becoming the Fittest on Earth from 2021-04-27T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I connected with Noah Ohlsen, seven times CrossFit Games veteran. Noah is one of the best CrossFit athletes of all-time and has displayed several years of consiste...

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Building True Mental, Physical,&Emotional Toughness with Greg Everett from 2021-04-20T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I am accompanied by Greg Everett. Greg is the owner of Catalyst Athletics, coach of the USA Weightlifting National champion team, and author to Olympic Weightl...

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Creating a Shark Mindset with Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker Walter Bond from 2021-04-13T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I interview former NBA basketball player and Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker, Walter Bond. Walter has an incredibly powerful story that started when he was a top...

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Life as Sport with Dr. Jonathan Fader from 2021-04-06T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dr. Jonathan Fader. Dr. Fader is a licensed clinical and performance psychologist. He is best known for working with professional athletes in the MLB a...

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Coaching World Champions with Shane Orr from 2021-03-30T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with the winningest coach in CrossFit, Shane Orr. Shane has coached Mat Fraser and his wife, Tia Toomey for a combined 9 CrossFit Games world Championships....

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Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient with William B. Irvine from 2021-03-23T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with William B. Irvine. William practices stoicism and is a professor of philosophy at Wright State University. He is a Stoic author of seven books, includi...

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Women Are Not Small Men with Stacy Sims from 2021-03-16T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I’m accompanied by Dr. Stacy Sims. Stacy is a leader in research on differences between men and women in training. She has spent the last decade focusing on how to...

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"I'm Not Done Yet"with Rachel Balkovec from 2021-03-08T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with New York Yankees hitting coach, Rachel Balkovec. Rachel has been in professional baseball coaching for 8 years and was the first female to be a full ti...

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Clean Up Your Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf from 2021-03-02T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I am accompanied by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and a...

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The Pursuit of Aesthetics In Fitness from 2021-02-23T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back friend, Marcus Filly. Marcus is a former 6x CrossFit Games athlete and has now shifted his focus to building his business, Revival Strength, and sprea...

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The Power of Positive Leadership with Jon Gordon from 2021-02-16T00:00

-How Jon turned into “The Positive Guy”

-Common characteristics of the best coaches 

-Talk to yourself vs. listen to yourself

-Feeding the positive dog

-Energy Vampires Listen

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Simplifying Nutrition with EC Synkowski from 2021-02-09T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with EC Synkowski, owner of OptimizeMe Nutrition and founder of the 800g challenge. EC’s mission is to provide solutions for anyone to improve their weight,...

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Weightlifting in the Sport of CrossFit with Sam Smith from 2021-02-02T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back friend and mentor, Sam Smith. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Arizona for vacation and had some time to workout at Opex Hq and hangout wit...

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Use Breath Awareness To Bust Stress, Improve Performance, and Enhance Recovery with PJ Nestler from 2021-01-26T00:00

This week on the show I chat with Human Performance Specialist PJ Nestler. PJ has trained dozens of athletes from the UFC, NFL, NHL, and MLB and he has become a leader in combat sports performan...

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Train Smarter, Run Faster with Les Spellman from 2021-01-19T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with NFL speed coach, Les Spellman. Les has quickly emerged as one of America’s elite speed performance coaches training NFL, USA Rugby, Olympians, NCAA ath...

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How the Body Knows Its Mind with Sian Beilock from 2021-01-12T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Sian Beilock. Sian has an incredible resume that includes President of Barnard College, Award winning Cognitive Scientist, PhD in both kinesiology and ...

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Write Down Your Past to Unlock Your Future with Michael Cazayoux from 2021-01-05T00:00

We are starting 2021 with a bang!

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring friend and mentor, Michael Cazayoux back to the show. Michael is an incredible human being who has overcame drug ad...

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Top 5 Episodes of 2020 with DJ Hillier from 2020-12-22T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I count down our top 5 most downloaded shows of 2020. After recording over 100 shows I often times get asked, “What episode should I start with?” And if you don’t ...

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Master the Squat with Dr. Aaron Horschig from 2020-12-15T00:00

This week the MiFit Podcast hits a major milestone of 100 episodes. And to celebrate, I am joined by world renowned physical therapist, Dr. Aaron Horschig from Squat University. Dr. Aaron is als...

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The Secret to Improving Recovery, Reaction Time, and Longevity with Dr. Allison Brager from 2020-12-08T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I bring back Dr. Allison Brager. Dr. Brager is a subject matter expert in behavioral genetics, sleep, and biological rhythms research. She is passionate about disc...

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The Mindset of a Champion with Matt Fitzgerald from 2020-12-01T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Matt Fitzgerald. Matt is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist and author. HIs many books include “The Endurance Diet”, “80/20 Running”, an...

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Your Physical Peak is Not Your Peak of Life with Sam Smith from 2020-11-24T00:00

This week on the show I interview Coach Sam Smith. Sam is a former professional golfer who is now a Head Coach and Research & Development Assistant at Big Dawgs, an online coaching business....

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Being an Unapologetic Gym Owner with Stu Brauer from 2020-11-17T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Stu Brauer founder of WTF Gym Talk. Stu has been in the fitness industry for over a decade and has worked his way intro owning Urban Movement, doing gy...

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How to Speak so that People Want to Listen with Julian Treasure from 2020-11-10T10:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I am accompanied by Julian Treasure. Julian is a sound and communication expert whose mission is to help people and organizations listen better and create healthie...

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Live Your Life with Purpose on Purpose with Justin Su'a from 2020-11-03T00:00

After recording almost 100 shows I often get asked, “What’s your favorite episode you’ve recorded so far?” Similar to a parent, it’s too difficult to pick your favorite. However, one of my favor...

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Strong by Science with Max Schmarzo from 2020-10-27T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview sport scientist Max Schmarzo. Max is the owner is Strong by Science and co-owner of Upper Echelon Nutrition. Max has also written two books titled “App...

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Training for Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss with Mike McElroy from 2020-10-13T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back Mike McElroy. Mike is an OG in the CrossFit space and after a great conversation a year ago, I wanted to have him back on the show. Mike specializes...

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A Field Guide to a Happy Life with Massimo Pigliucci from 2020-10-06T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I author, speaker, and professor, Massimo Pigliucci. Massimo has earned a doctorate in genetics, a PhD in biology, a second PhD in philosophy, and has written over...

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The Path to Healthy Feet with Nick St. Louis from 2020-09-29T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with founder of The Foot Collective, Nick St. Louis. Nick is a PT on a mission to collectively solve the health crisis by inspiring and empowering the indiv...

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Forming Habits vs. Setting Goals with Kyle Spears from 2020-09-22T00:00

This week I welcome Kyle Spears back to the show. Kyle has been on the show a few times and it’s always a pleasure to catch up and see what has been on his mind as of late. In today’s episode we...

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How to Build Strong and Everlasting Relationships with Annie Lalla from 2020-09-15T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Love Coach, Annie Lalla. Annie has a deep passion for helping singles and couples fall in love and have the best relationship of their life. I first ca...

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Catching up with CrossFit Icon Chris Spealler from 2020-09-08T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview one of CrossFit’s all-time greats, Chris Spealler. Chris was a 7 time CrossFit Games individual competitor, an affiliate owner, and a trainer for Cross...

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Determining Training Wants vs. Needs with James Fitzgerald from 2020-09-01T00:00

This week on the show I am joined by James Fitzgerald. James was the 2007 CrossFit Games champion as an individual, since then he’s made a big impact in the fitness world as the founder of Opex ...

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10 Lessons in 10 Years of Fitness with Austin Malleolo part 2 from 2020-08-25T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back Austin Malleolo for part 2 of the series “10 Lessons in 10 Years of Fitness.” Last week we went through lessons 1-5 and if you haven’t listened to t...

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10 Lessons in 10 Years of Fitness with Austin Malleolo from 2020-08-18T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I am joined by 7 times CrossFit Games athlete, 11 year affiliate owner, and 10 year CrossFit seminar staff member, Austin Malleolo. For the past 10 years Austin ha...

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Training for Health vs. Performance with Carl Hardwick from 2020-08-04T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview COO of Opex Fitness, Carl Hardwick. Carl has dedicated his life to health and fitness. From his teen years, Carl lived at the gym. A 3-time All-Confere...

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Building Hollywood-Ready Bodies with Don Saladino from 2020-07-28T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I interview Don Saladino. Don is a top level fitness expert and owner of Drive495 in New York. Don is always a few steps ahead of the traditional fitness trends an...

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Gym Programming and In-House Competitions with MDV from 2020-07-21T00:00

This week I welcome back MDV to The MiFit Podcast. Last week’s episode just wasn’t enough and we wanted to keep giving more valuable content to the listeners. This week we primarily focused on t...

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How to Create a 5 Star Member Experience with MDV from 2020-07-14T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview CrossFit O.G, Matt Dellavalle, widely known as MDV. Matt started his coaching career back in 2010 with CrossFit New England. After competing at the Cro...

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How to Break Through Your Training Plateaus with Jacob Hutton from 2020-07-07T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Jacob Hutton. Jacob is a former division 1 football player, college strength coach, and CrossFit Games athlete. Jacob has recently found a passion in b...

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Creating the Mental Edge with Dawn Fletcher from 2020-06-30T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Dawn Fletcher, owner of The Mentality WOD. Dawn has coached more than a dozen CrossFit Games athletes and has helped many other driven individuals to c...

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The Secrets to Getting Strong with Mark Bell from 2020-06-23T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview powerlifting legend, Mark Bell. Mark is one of the strongest men to compete in the sport of powerlifting. During his career, Mark squatted 1,080 pounds...

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The Future of Fitness with Jim Crowell from 2020-06-16T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I interview Opex CEO, Jim Crowell. Before Jim started working at Opex, he spent five years as a hedge fund trader and also opened and built two micro gyms in Pitts...

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How Breath Control Can Change Your Life with Brian Mackenzie from 2020-06-09T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with breathing and endurance guru, Brian Mackenzie. Brian MacKenzie is an expert in the development and application of custom protocols to optimize human he...

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A Year in Podcasts with DJ Hillier from 2020-06-02T00:00

It’s been one year of podcasts at The MiFit Podcast and we are here to celebrate. First, if you like free stuff, go give my friends at Ascent Protein a follow on Instagram AND leave a rating for...

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Kelly Starrett- The King of Mobility from 2020-05-26T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with mobility king, Dr. Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a man of many hats including coach, speaker, author, physical therapist, gym owner, and CEO of The Ready St...

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Jason Khalipa - Decoding the Business of Fitness from 2020-05-19T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with CrossFit legend, Jason Khalipa. Jason won the CrossFit games in 2008, stood on the podium in 2013 and 2014, and he also won every regionals event he pa...

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Quality Over Quantity: Masters Edition with Bill Grundler from 2020-05-12T00:00

This week on the show I interview CrossFit O.G Bill Grundler. Bill started his CrossFit journey back in 2002 and hasn’t looked back since. Bill has been to the CrossFit Games as a masters athlet...

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The Art of Program Design with Kyle Ruth from 2020-04-28T00:00

Today on the MiFit Podcast I interview elite CrossFit coach, Kyle Ruth. Kyle has had the opportunity to compete with and coach some of the best athletes in the sport and is always finding ways t...

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5 Ways to Thrive During COVID-19 with Kassandra Hobart from 2020-04-21T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the pleasure in chatting with Kassandra Hobart. Kassandra is currently an M2 Performance Nutrition Coach and has been competing in the sport of CrossFit sinc...

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How High Performers Create a Stoic Mindset with Michael Tremblay from 2020-04-14T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I interview Michael Tremblay. Michael is PhD. student in philosophy at Queen’s University in Canada. Michael has accumulated hundreds of hours studying, researchin...

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How to Solve Your Conditioning Problem with Joel Jamieson from 2020-04-07T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I interview MMA conditioning expert, Joel Jamieson. Joel is coached some of the best combat fighters in the world and also is the author of best selling book “Ulti...

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2 Minute Drill with World Class Nutrition Coach Adee Cazayoux from 2020-03-31T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I welcome back to the show, Adee Cazayoux. Adee is the founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity, an online coaching program with one ambitious yet achievable mis...

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Lessons Learned with Elite Coach Mike Boyle from 2020-03-24T00:00

This week on the show I interview one of the biggest experts in the sports and conditioning industry, Mike Boyle. Mike has been coaching athletes for 38 years and has worked for the Boston Bruin...

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Fitness Pain Free with Dr. Dan Pope from 2020-03-17T00:00

On the show this week I had the privilege in chatting with Dr. Dan Pope. Dan is a physical therapist and lead coach at Power Monkey Fitness. Dan specializes in helping people get out of pain and...

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Improving Your Life One Word at a Time with Mark England from 2020-03-10T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I have Mark England. Mark is a researcher, coach, and presenter on the power of words. As the co-founder and lead presenter of Procabulary, he offers practical too...

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Taking Your Gym From Good to Great with Chris Cooper from 2020-03-03T00:00

 Today on the MiFit Podcast I have author, mentor, and entrepreneur, Chris Cooper. Chris opened one of the first ever CrossFit gyms back in 2005 and has since written four books, published hundr...

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Become More Enduring with Kegan Dillon from 2020-02-25T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I chat with Kegan Dillon. Kegan has a ton of experience in the fitness both as a coach and as an athlete. Kegan uses a individualized approach when working with hi...

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Using Language to Improve Your Mindset with Mike Bledsoe from 2020-02-18T00:00

CEO of The Strong Coach, Mike Bledsoe joins me on the MiFit Podcast today. Mike has tons of knowledge and experience in the fitness industry dating back to when he opened the first CrossFit gym ...

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Creating Sustainable Eating Habits with Alex Maclin from 2020-02-11T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I chatted with Alex Maclin. Alex is a former host of the barbell shrugged podcast, competed in weightlifting on a national level, and is also a nutrition coach. Al...

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Fall in Love with the Process with Christmas Abbott from 2020-02-04T00:00

This week on the show I had the privilege to chat with Christmas Abbott. Christmas has an amazing story that ultimately led her to be the fitness celebrity that she is today. From being in the m...

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Mastering Your Breath, Body, and Mind with Brandon Powell from 2020-01-28T00:00

Today my guest on the show is Brandon Powell. Brandon is a level 3 Wim Hof instructor as well as a black belt BJJ instructor. Brandon has spent several years learning under Wim and putting on se...

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Progressions from Gymnastics to Crossfit from 2020-01-21T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast interviewed National Champion gymnast, Dave Durante. Dave was a part of the 2020 Beijing olympic team, coached Stanford to a national title in 2009, and is the co-...

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When Fitness Meets Motherhood with Miranda Alcaraz from 2020-01-14T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the chance to chat with Miranda Alcaraz. Miranda Alcaraz, formerly known as Miranda Oldroyd is a former CrossFit Games athlete, former CrossFit affiliate own...

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Building Muscle with Dave Lipson from 2020-01-07T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to chat with non other than Dave freakin Lipson. Dave knows a thing or two about fitness being a part of the seminar staff, CrossFit games at...

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Look Good and Move Well with Marcus Filly from 2019-12-31T00:00

 This week on the show I have founder of of Revival Strength, Marcus Filly. Marcus is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete who now has an alternative opinion about the sport and who should be aimi...

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Life of a CrossFit Games Athlete with Travis Mayer from 2019-12-24T00:00

 This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with 5 time CrossFit Games athlete, Travis Mayer. I’ve been fortunate enough to hang out with Travis a few times down at his aff...

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The Mind Muscle Connection with Lachlan and Raph from 2019-12-17T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the honor in chatting with Australian’s finest, Lachlan Rowston and Raph Freedman. These two legends are insanely knowledgeable for their age and have a deep...

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Creating an Environment Where Young Athletes Succeed from 2019-12-10T00:00

This week on the show I sit down with strength and conditioning coach, Zach Even-Esh. Zach has been in the strength coaching world for 20 years and he specializes in training young athletes at h...

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Knowing What's Important with Julian Alcaraz from 2019-12-03T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with Julian Alcaraz. Julian has worn many different hats during his life but most CrossFit fans may remember him most for the viral ...

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The Fundamentals of Programming with Jason Leydon from 2019-11-26T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the honor of chatting with Jason Leydon. Jason has a decorated resume in the sport of fitness. Not only has be competing at the Games, but he’s sent dozens o...

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Boost Your Recovery with High Quality Sleep with Dr. Allison Brager from 2019-11-19T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to chat with Neuroscientist, Allison Brager. Allison is a brilliant individual who has a passion for science and studying behavior and sleep....

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Developing Explosive Strength with Cal Dietz from 2019-11-12T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the pleasure to chat with Cal Dietz. Cal has been the strength and conditioning coach at The University of Minnesota for 20 years. During his career Cal has ...

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Repair, Perform, and Recover with Dr. Lauren Polivka from 2019-11-05T00:00

This week on the show I had the opportunity to talk with physical therapist Lauren Polivka. Dr. Lauren Polivka is a licensed physical therapist who graduated from Northwestern University with a ...

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Live your life with purpose on purpose with Justin Su’a from 2019-10-29T00:00

Do you ever wonder about the mindset of some the most elite athletes in the world? Justin Su’a is a mental skills performance coach who has worked with professional teams such as the Boston Red ...

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Rev Up Your Gym’s Revenue with JP from Brick Fitness from 2019-10-22T00:00

This week on the MiFit podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with JP, Founder of Brick Fitness. When it comes to building multiple successful businesses, JP is your guy. JP opened Brick in L...

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Drug Addiction, Personal Development, and Relationships with Michael Cazayoux from 2019-10-15T00:00

This week on the MiFit podcast I had the privilege in talking with Michael Cazayoux. Michael as a tremendous resume including multiple CrossFit Games affiliate cup champion, Founder of Brute Str...

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The Ultimate Guide to the CrossFit Open with DJ Hillier from 2019-10-08T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast roles are reversed as DJ gets interviewed by his lovely girlfriend, Ashley Jacobson and the two of them talk about all things CrossFit Open. DJ has been a part of ...

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Be the Best Coach You Can Be with James Hobart from 2019-10-01T00:00

This week on the show I had the privilege in talking with James Hobart. James has a very decorated resume including eight appearances at the CrossFit Games, multiple affiliate cup champion, Cros...

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How to Strategize Workouts and Create Separation Value with Brannen Dorman from 2019-09-24T00:00

Do you find yourself second guessing your workout strategies seconds before the coach calls 3-2-1 GO? Are you hesitant or unaware on how to improve in Open workouts? 

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Get Your First Muscle Up with Ben Dziwulski from WODprep from 2019-09-17T00:00

Ben Dziwulski is the founder of WODprep, where he and his team of coaches teach CrossFit athletes the fundamentals of advanced skills. Ben has helped thousands of people learn new skills and bui...

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CrossFit Games Recap with Kenya’s Fittest Man Jeremy Mghenyi from 2019-09-10T00:00

Jeremy is a hard working, soft spoken, and talented individual. At the early age of 7 he moved from Kenya to the United States of America to start a new life in Rochester, Minnesota. Jeremy has ...

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Develop Competence by Gaining Confidence in the Water from 2019-09-03T00:00

This week on the MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to talk all things swimming with Coach Dan Jackson. Dan has recently worked with high level CrossFit athletes like Travis Mayer and Noah Olse...

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Creating Value Through Personal Training with Dr. Sean Pastuch from 2019-08-27T00:00

This week I had the amazing opportunity to talk with Dr. Sean Pastuch founder and CEO of Active Life Rx. Dr. Sean specializes in helping people get out of pain through corrective exercise. His c...

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Live, Train, and Coach with Intention with CrossFit Games Champion Adrian Conway from 2019-08-20T00:00

This week on The MiFit Podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with Adrian Conway of Brute Strength. Adrian is a 3x CrossFit Games Affiliate cup champion, part of the CrossFit HQ seminar staff...

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Top 10 Ways to Recover with Extreme Muscle Therapist Josh Hickerson from 2019-08-13T00:00

This week Extreme body worker Josh Hickerson joins the show. Josh has an amazing story that led him into the profession he believes he was put on this earth to do. Josh works with all different ...

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A Message to the Masters Athletes from 2019-08-06T00:00

This week, I sat down with Chasity Snowden. Chasity has a bachelors exercise and health science and is a nutrition coach. She is also a 3x regional (twice team and once individual) and 1x Crossf...

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Strength is the Price of Admission with Mike McGoldrick from 2019-07-30T00:00

Are you looking to gain some strength this summer? This week on the MiFit Podcast Mike McGoldrick weighs in on how to improve overall strength. Mike has a tremendous resume including competing a...

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Training Mobility, Flexibility, and Stability with Dr. Ryan Debell from The Movement Fix from 2019-07-23T00:00

Dr. Ryan DeBell, founder of The Movement Fix, joins the podcast this week for a fantastic discussion about human movement. Dr. DeBell is a chiropractor, seminar leader, writer, and creator of Th...

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Essentials of Engagement: Getting Your People in the Game with Bill Cordes from 2019-07-16T00:00

This week’s episode if full of energy with motivational speaker Bill Cordes. I’ve had the pleasure in knowing Bill since I was two years old and his energy and passion for life has been contagio...

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Nutrition, Body Image, and Relationships with Adee Cazayoux from 2019-07-09T00:00

This week Adee Cazayoux founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity joins the show. Adee is a phenomenal and intelligent women who started her own nutrition company and works with thousands of cl...

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How to Build Your Aerobic Capacity with Kyle Spears from 2019-07-02T00:00

This week we have our first ever repeat guest on the show. Kyle Spears, owner of Blacklisted HQ is on the show to talk about aerobic development. Kyle explains what energy systems are and how th...

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How to Identify Your Limiters with Coach Mike McElroy from 2019-06-25T00:00

In this week’s episode I interview Big Dawgs Coach, Mike McElroy. Mike offers some amazing insight on how to coach remotely, how to find your fitness limitations in the sport of CrossFit, and ho...

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High Level Fitness and Curing Sickness with Nicole Chovan from 2019-06-18T00:00

 This week I interview three time CrossFit regional athlete and full time nurse at the Mayo Clinic, Nicole Chovan. Nicole is an amazing athlete who does an exceptional job at keeping a life bala...

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Keeping Your Nutrition Simple with Thomas Cox from 2019-06-11T00:00

The founder of Mealfit, Thomas Cox joins the show this week to share his knowledge on nutrition, creating daily habits, and what is was like training with 4 time CrossFit Games champion, Rich Fr...

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Get Fast or Be Last with NFL Trainer Bill Welle from 2019-06-04T00:00

DJ sits down with one of his mentors Bill Welle and talks about his tips to increase speed, what makes NFL players great, and how to separate yourself from other athletes. Bill is most well know...

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Mifit Podcast takes a short break from 2019-04-19T14:00

MiFit Podcast will be taking a break for the month of April and starting up again sometime in May. Thank you to all our listeners for sticking with us, we're excited for what's coming ...

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A Competition for the Common Crossfitter from 2019-04-05T00:00

Coach DJ Hillier sits down (virtually) with the Joe, Dallas, and Ben  from Gameday Competitions to talk about their competitions and events, how they got started, where they are now and where th...

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Working out and Working Moms from 2019-03-22T01:00

Professor G and Coach DJ sit down at Mi5 2.0 with Mi5 trainer, coach, and nutritionist Kristin Hogan Matthees to talk about her journey and its turn down down the road of motherhood. 

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Coaching is Communication from 2019-03-08T00:00

Coach DJ sits down for a 1:1 Podcast with Michael Vespa of Ruthless in Pursuit to talk about coaching, training, and the whole gamut. 

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How to Have Your Best Crossfit Open from 2019-02-20T00:00

Coach DJ and Professor G walk through how to have your best crossfit open yet. Preparation, nutrition, recovery, and mentality - this episode covers the full gamut of everything you need to have...

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Coach DJ's Wodapalooza Experienceo from 2019-02-08T00:00

Professor G. takes the time to interview Coach DJ about his recent experience competing in the elite division at Wodapalooza in Miami, Florida.

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Life After the Crossfit Games from 2019-01-25T00:00

Professor G and Coach DJ talk with Crossfit Games competitor Zak Carchedi about his experience in the games and how his life has changed since his time competing.

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The Next Chapter of Mi5 Fitness from 2019-01-10T22:00

Professor G and Coach DJ talk with Mi5 Fitness owner Andrew Franz about the past and future of Mi5 Fitness Crossfit Lakeville.  Andrew talks about the origins of the gym, how it got where it is ...

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How to Get Out of Pain from 2018-12-27T16:00

Professor G and Coach DJ talk to Dr. Matt Wiest from The Center of Movement (http://www.thecenterofmvmt.com/) about getting out of pain and moving well. 

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Talking Nutrition with Andee Jeffries from 2018-12-13T16:00

Professor G and Coach DJ Talk nutrition with Andee Jeffries.

Book Andee mentions at the end:
"The Period Repair Manual" by Lara Briden

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Adding Variance to Your Training from 2018-11-29T08:00

Coach DJ and Professor G talk about variations which will improve your training, performance, and results.

This episode is sponsored by Harmony Parkview Townhomes in Rosemount. Follow t...

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Training with the Fittest Man in Minnesota from 2018-11-16T07:00

Professor G and Coach DJ talk to Addison Bain, the 2018 Fittest Man in Minnesota. 

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How to Achieve a Healthy Lifestyle from 2018-11-01T00:00

Coach DJ and Professor G discuss the pyramid of a healthy life style, starting from state of mind.

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Fundamentals of Strength and Youth Sports from 2018-10-18T00:00

Professor G and Coach DJ talk with Lakeville strength coach Chris Rousemiller 

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How to Get Out of that Funk from 2018-10-04T00:00

Professor G and Coach DJ discuss how to get back into the gym and back into the swing of things when motivation is low or you haven't been in the gym in a while.

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How To Treat Your Feet with Steph Tennessen from 2018-09-20T00:00

Professor G and Coach DJ chat with Steph Tennessen (@gr8rubb), a fellow crossfitter and fitness enthusiast who, as a massage therapist, has worked for multiple NFL teams. She owns and operates her ...

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Episode 2: Kyle Spears Part 2 from 2018-08-09T00:00

Professor G. and Coach DJ talk with DJ's coach Kyle Spears about how he coaches other coaches, how he coaches athletes, and how he approaches fitness, programming, setting and achieving goals....

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Episode 1: Kyle Spears Part 1 from 2018-07-31T00:00

Professor G. and Coach DJ talk with DJ's coach Kyle Spears about how he coaches other coaches, how he coaches athletes, and how he approaches fitness, programming, setting and achieving goals.

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Episode 1: Kyle Spears Part 1 from 2018-07-31T00:00

Professor G. and Coach DJ talk with DJ's coach Kyle Spears about how he coaches other coaches, how he coaches athletes, and how he approaches fitness, programming, setting and achieving goals.

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Episode 1: Kyle Spears Part 1 from 2018-07-31T00:00

Professor G. and Coach DJ talk with DJ's coach Kyle Spears about how he coaches other coaches, how he coaches athletes, and how he approaches fitness, programming, setting and achieving goals.

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