Podcasts by The Michael Caz Podcast

The Most Powerful Personal Development Work w/ Philip McKernan from 2022-06-13T07:00:14

Philip Mckernan is a modern day philosopher of the human experience. He is also an inspirational speaker, writer, and filmmaker who works with entrepreneurs and b...

Unlocking Potential with Ben Bergeron from 2022-05-16T05:39:40

Ben Bergeron is arguably one of the most successful CrossFit coaches of all time. Having worked with athletes such as Katrin Davidsdottir, Mat Fraser, Brooke Wells, ...

Deeper Friendships, Public Speaking Mindsets, and Striving For Mastery with JP Sears and Jordan Bowditch from 2022-05-02T07:00:13

I had a blast recording this episode with my two best friends, Jordan Bowditch and JP Sears. Jordan is the cofounder of Sex & Love Co, a community of conscious co...

The Most Undervalued Skill, and Becoming More Feminine with Adee Cazayoux from 2022-04-11T07:00:04

Today on the Michael Caz Podcast, I’ve invited my wife Adee Cazayoux back for another in depth discussion. This week Adee talks about one of the most undervalued ski...

Master Coaches, Doomer Optimism, and Compelling Writing, with Tucker Max from 2022-03-21T07:00:40

Tucker Max is the co-founder of Scribe, a company that helps people write, publish, and market their books. Not only that, Tucker has written four New York Times Bes...

How To Find Your Mission In Life with Mansal Denton from 2022-03-14T07:30:06

Mansal Denton is the founder of Sacred Hunting, an experience that uses the sacred art of hunting, and power plants to awaken men to their masculinity and self-gr...

5-Star Gourmet Praise And The Effects of Gratitude On Relationships with Tribute founder, Andrew Horn from 2022-03-07T08:00:43

Andrew Horn is a social entrepreneur that is changing the world by teaching the art of meaningful communication. In today’s episode Andrew shares his knowledge on...

Town Creator To Video Game Creator In Under A Year with Nat Eliason from 2022-02-28T08:00

Nat Eliason is a writer, blogger, and entrepreneur. Joining the show for the second time, Nat shares his story of how he went from wanting to start a new town, to...

The Art of Doing Cool Shit w/ Thinx and Tushy Founder, Miki Agrawal from 2022-02-14T08:00:38

Miki Agrawal is a social entrepreneur who uses creativity and disruptive innovation to challenge the status quo and change culture. She is the founder of several ...

The Shipping Container Challenge, Sensory Deprivation, and the Mental Toolbox with Brian "Tosh" Chontosh from 2022-01-31T08:00:15

Brian Chontosh is a retired Major in the US Marine Corps and founder of Crooked Butterfly Ranch, a company that creates leadership experiences that test your conf...

Creating The Best Place To Work In America with Scribe Co-Founder Zach Obront from 2022-01-17T17:00:58

Zach Obront is one of the Co-Founders at Scribe Media, a company that helps experts turn their ideas into books. In 2019 Scribe was listed as one of the best plac...

Quitting Social Media, Self-Expression, and Parenting Lessons with Adee Cazayoux from 2022-01-05T17:20:12

There are pros and cons to social media, but it’s all about how you use it that makes the difference. In this episode Adee Cazayoux joins the podcast to talk abou...

Annual Review, Vision and Goals with Adee Cazayoux from 2021-12-28T18:52:37

Welcome back to another episode of The Michael Caz Podcast. Joining me this week is my wife Adee Cazayoux. Today, we’re talking about our favorite annual review a...

Turning Pro, Finding Your Soulmate and More with Modern Wisdom Host, Chris Williamson from 2021-12-15T23:33:51

Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom Podcast, where his conversations help us explore how to make sense of the world and each other. In this episode ...

Jason Nemer, The Creator Of AcroYoga Talks About One of The World's Most Potent Physical Practices from 2021-11-29T08:00

Jason Nemer is the cofounder of the AcroYoga International, a movement practice that combines the balance and connection of yoga, with the fitness and intensity o...

Why We Crave Connection, Intentional Mens Groups, and more with EVRYMAN Co-founder Lucas Krump from 2021-11-15T08:00

Lucas Krump is the co-founder of EVRYMAN, a company that helps men live fuller and more connected lives, through meet-ups and retreats, with one mission; to tap i...

Play For A Living with Charlie Hoehn from 2021-11-04T15:58:49

Charlie Hoehn is the author of Play For A Living as well as the advisor for Tim Ferris, Tucker Max, and Ramit Sethi. In today’s episode Charlie is here to talk ab...

Deeper Discussions, Feminine Leadership and more w/ Lauren Elizabeth Walsh from 2021-10-18T07:00

Lauren Walsh is the founder of the Global Sisterhood, a community teaching women how to hold space for healing. In today’s episode Lauren shares her experiences w...

Food Lies with Brian Sanders from 2021-10-04T19:35:33

Brian Sanders is a filmmaker and the creator of the Food Lies, a documentary about what humans are supposed to eat, where we went wrong and what we can do to fix ...

Interviews and Other Executive Coaching Tools with World Class Executive Coach Heath Diekert from 2021-09-20T07:00

Heath Diekert is the frontman of The Diekert Group, where he helps CEOs and business owners grow and experience positive changes in their personal and professiona...

Relationship Coaching Session with Michael, Adee, and Annie Lalla from 2021-09-06T07:00

Annie Lala isn’t just any relationship coach, she is OUR relationship coach. In this episode Adee and I are sharing one of our very own personal coaching sessions...

Self Deceit, Language Upgrades, and Self Reliance with Mike Bledsoe from 2021-08-23T07:00

Mike Bledsoe is the founder of The Strong Coach and the former Shrugged Collective. In today’s episode Mike talks about his Barbell Business falling apart and som...

Tim Kennedy On The Hardest Moments of His Life, Ranger Selection School and More from 2021-08-09T07:00

Tim Kennedy is a man’s man. He is an Army Green Beret turned former top 5 Middleweight UFC Fighter, and the founder of Sheepdog Response where he helps people dev...

Leadership Skills, Eating Disorders, Creative Sparks and More with Nick Bare from 2021-07-26T07:00

Nick Bare is the founder of Bare Performance Nutrition, as well as a US Army Infantry Veteran. In today’s episode we’re talking about leadership characteristics h...

Crushing Your Goals, Maintaining Your Integrity and Overcoming Your Breakdown with Bruce Pitcher from 2021-07-12T07:00

Bruce was a participant in ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss about five years ago and he lost over 200 pounds in one year.  Bruce shared his weight loss story with me in episode 6. Today he’s h...

3-Step Process To Finding Your "IT" Factor with Taylor Lou Dixon from 2021-07-05T07:00

Taylor Lou Dixon is a Lifestyle Design Coach who is mentoring women in the business world to unlock their next level identity. In this episode Taylor shares her t...

TBT: How To Create Safe, Sexy, Successful Romantic Relationships ft. Jayson Gaddis from 2021-06-28T21:00:36

Whether you’re looking to improve your current love life or expand your non-existent one — you’ll want to hear what the love guru, Jayson Gaddis from The Relation...

TBT: Lifestyle Design ft. Carl Paoli from 2021-06-21T07:00

One of the original CrossFit gymnastics experts, Carl Paoli, makes an appearance on the Brute Podcast this week, but instead of talking shop, Carl gets into some ...

Living From A Place Of Surrender: The Only Spiritual Practice That Matters from 2021-06-14T07:00

This week on the Michael Caz Podcast, I’m joined by my wife Adee Cazayoux. In today’s episode we’re talking about Michael Singer’s lecture series, “Living From A ...

TBT: Master the Squat and Find Your True Strength with Dr. Aaron Horschig from 2021-06-07T07:00

This week I’m excited to introduce you to the Squat King himself, Dr. Aaron Horschig. In this episode we’ll be diving into a lot of the concepts and principles highlighted in his book, The Squat...

Soulful Living, Mentorship and The Art Of Love with Andrew Drish from 2021-05-31T07:00

Andrew Drish was the Co-Founder of The Foundation, an online mentoring program for entrepreneurs. He has since shifted his focus and partnered with relationship e...

TBT: The Right Way To Set Goals So You Can Crush Them with Adee Cazayoux from 2021-05-24T07:00

This show is a special episode that I do each month with my wife Adee Cazayoux, owner of Working Against Gravity. Adee and her company have worked with over 15,000 people — helping th...

Diet War Mediator, Creative Process and Thinking About Our Own Thinking with Dr. John Berardi from 2021-04-05T16:03:48

John Berardi is one of the co-founders of Precision Nutrition as well as the author of “Change Maker”. In today’s episode John shares his creative process for wri...

Hypnosis And Peak Performance with Elliot Roe from 2021-03-22T07:00

Elliot Roe is a leading expert for mindset optimization for high performers and the #1 mindset coach for poker players. In today’s episode Elliot shares his knowl...

Former Pro Boxer Mike Lee On What To Do When You Get Punched In the Face, and Other Sports/ Life Lessons from 2021-03-08T08:00

Mike Lee is a former light-heavyweight pro boxer. In today’s episode he shares his experiences of winning a fight after breaking a rib, overcoming extreme setback...

National Geographic Adventurer of The Year Stacy Bare from 2021-02-22T08:00

Stacy Bare is a former Captain in the US Army, as well as the 2014 National Geographic - Adventurer of The Year. In today’s episode Stacy shares his passion for t...

Lasting Longer In Bed, How To Learn Faster, and The Benefits Of Nature with Nat Eliason from 2021-02-08T08:00

Nat Eliason is the founder of the marketing agency, Growth Machine, as well as the creator of the Stamena app. 

In t...

Former Chipotle CEO, Monty Moran, On Leadership from 2021-01-25T08:00

Monty Moran, former CEO of Chipotle, believes that leadership is our highest calling. In today’s episode we discuss the true characteristics of a leader, the righ...

Mattie Rogers On Her Journey To The Olympics from 2021-01-11T08:00

Mattie Rogers is one of the top female American weightlifters. In 2015 she competed at the World Championships and has recently become one of the USA Olympic qual...

Lessons Learned From Professional Sports, Mentorship and Taking Full Responsibility with Aja Barto from 2020-12-28T11:00

Aja Barto is a former professional baseball player, multiple-time CrossFit Games athlete, and the owner of Behemoth Gym. In today’s episode Aja recounts his time ...

Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson from 2020-12-14T11:00

Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, he owns an events company in the UK and he coaches people on how to get more out of life. 

Gabby Reece On Fame, Relationship, and Personal Growth from 2020-11-30T08:00

Gabrielle Reece is an American professional volleyball player, sports announcer, fashion model, and author. She was also the first female Nike athlete to design h...

JP Sears On Censorship, Creative Process and Living Your Truth from 2020-11-16T08:00

JP Sears is an author, YouTube celebrity, and stand-up comedian. Today we’re talking about why FaceBook and YouTube are censoring him and what that means for our ...

Fighter jets, 8 Figure Exit, and Creating From Stillness ft. Mike Brown from 2020-11-02T08:00

Mike Brown is a Fighter Pilot and entrepreneur who later sold his company for 8-figures. In today’s episode Mike shares his stories from being a pilot as well as ...

Drugs, Life Purpose and Fraser's Dominance ft. Lucas Parker from 2020-10-19T07:00

Lucas Parker is known as the LumberJack of fitness. In today’s episode he’s talking about his experience with plant medicine, his mission, as well as some career ...

Finding Your Purpose w/ Stefanos Sifandos from 2020-10-12T07:00

Stefanos Sifandos is a relationship alchemist. His goal is to help you reach your truth. In other words the best you, in business, in love, and in fulfillment. In...

Deadly Rapids, Peak Athletic Experiences, and How To Succeed In Business&Intimacy ft. Kelly and Juliet Starrett from 2020-10-05T14:55:22

Kelly and Juliet Starrett are two former kayaking and whitewater rafting world champions, founders of CrossFit San Francisco, and the founders of The Ready State,...

Introducing The Michael Caz Podcast from 2020-09-21T07:00

Former host of The Brute Strength Podcast, Michael Cazayoux explains the recent name change of his podcast and shares some exciting news on what to expect!

That Sex Chick w/ Lex Martinez from 2020-09-21T07:00

Lex Martinez is a sex and relationship coach. If you want to learn how to have a better orgasm, learn new tricks in the bedroom, how to communicate better with yo...

TBT: David Goggins Is The Toughest Man Alive from 2020-09-14T07:00

Author, ultra-marathon runner, and retired United States Navy SEAL, David Goggins joins the Brute Strength Podcast this week for an incredible story of suffering and ...

Strategic Solitude ft. Dave Inglis from 2020-09-07T12:51:13

Dave Inglis is the Founder of Strategic Solitude where he helps business leaders get clarity on where to direct attention and energy for personal and professional...

TBT: The Secrets To Athletic Development ft. Mike Robertson from 2020-08-31T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast it is my honor to host an OG in the Strength & Conditioning community, Mike Robertson. Mike had a big influence early in my career as a Strength Coach at ...

Mindset Shifts Through Changing Language ft. Mark England from 2020-08-24T07:00

Mark England is known as the language guy and the Founder of Procabulary, a company designed to help you focus on what matters, and take control of your life all ...

TBT: Why We Over Eat ft. "The Hungry Brain" Author, Stephan Guyenet from 2020-08-17T07:00

Dr. Stephan Guyenet is on the Brute Podcast this week to dive into his book, The Hungry Brain. Listen

The Mind Of A Champion ft. Justin Su'a from 2020-08-13T07:00

Justin Su’a is the Mental Performance Coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. He has also written several books on developing a winning mindset, and the host of the Increas...

TBT: The Simplest&Most Effective Life Hack You're Not Using ft. Mark England from 2020-08-03T18:10:53

On our 116th episode, Procabulary’s Mark Engla...

The Cutting Edge On Breath Work&Recovery ft. PJ Nestler from 2020-07-27T07:00

PJ Nestler is the Director of Performance at Extreme Performance Training (XPT), otherwise known as the breath guy. Breathing is the foundation of life. It is als...

TBT: The Joint-by-Joint Approach with Elite Coach Mike Boyle from 2020-07-20T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing one of the all-time greats in strength and conditioning, Mike Boyle. Mike is regarded as one of the top experts in the area for sports p...

Loyalty, Belonging, and The Eternal Human Quest For Meaning ft. Sebastian Junger from 2020-07-13T07:00

Sebastian Junger is an American journalist, author and filmmaker. He is most noted or his books, The Perfect Storm, Tribe, and his award winning documentary, Restrepo...

Finding and Keeping The One ft. Annie Lalla from 2020-07-06T07:00

If there’s a four-letter word Annie Lalla gets, it’s L-O-V-E.

When it comes to relationship coaching, there...

Working In vs. Working Out ft. Marcus Filly from 2020-06-29T07:00

Marcus Filly is the creator of Functional Bodybuilding and a former CrossFit Games athlete - he also just so happens to look like a Greek God.

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Krissy Mae Cagney On Success vs. Fulfillment from 2020-06-15T07:00

Krissy Harclerode wears many hats, a few of those being author, business owner and total bad-ass. You may recognize a few of her books, “Flexible Dieting” an...

TBT: Coaching Coaches - The Unofficial Guide To Mastery ft. James Fitzgerald from 2020-06-08T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing of the CrossFit OG’s, James Fitzgerald. James was the 2007 CrossFit Games champion as an individual, since t...

John Assaraf On The Science Behind Your Thoughts from 2020-06-01T07:00

John Assaraf is a mindset and performance expert. He is also the founder and CEO of

NeuroGym, a company dedicated to using t...

TBT: Going Keto ft. Adee Cazayoux from 2020-05-25T07:00

The dream team is back, and this time, the Cazayouxs went keto. Adee Cazayoux, CEO of Working Against Gravity, joins her husband and Brute Podcast host, Michael C...

Creating An Unforgettable Experience ft. Baya Voce from 2020-05-18T07:00

Welcome back to another episode of the Brute Strength Podcast.

This week’s guest is in a league of her o...

TBT: Create Good Habits, Envision Your Future, and Own Your Shit! ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2020-05-11T07:00

Michael is taking a backseat to hosting the Brute Podcast this week as Adee Cazayoux joins the podcast to interview him for the second time since Listen

Creating A 5-Star Experience ft. Eric Allen&Brendan Rice from 2020-05-04T07:00

This one is for all you gym owners, business owners, and entrepreneurs out there.

This week we have Wodi...

TBT: Habit Stacking - Small Life Changes That Produce BIG Results ft. Adam Feit from 2020-04-27T07:00

Adam Feit has been teaching people how to win from an early age. As an adult, that mentality carried over into his career as he became a coach and worked with ath...

The Science of Body Metamorphosis ft. James Krieger from 2020-04-20T07:00

James Krieger is a man of many hats. As a Scientist, Researcher, Coach, and Entrepreneur, one might consider him a jack of all trades.

TBT: The Secret To Speed Development ft. Ryan Flaherty from 2020-04-13T07:00

Ryan Flaherty works on Nike’s training team with some of the biggest names in sports, including Serena Williams, Russell Wilson and Kobe Bryant. It’s no shock tha...

Post-Traumatic Growth ft. Krista Scott Dixon from 2020-04-06T07:00

Krista Scott Dixon is a coach, nutrition expert, and three time author. She also just so happens to be the Director of Curriculum for Precision Nutrition’s coaching p...

TBT: Iceman - Wim Hoff On The Science Of The Breath from 2020-03-30T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with the Ice Man himself, Wim Hof. Wim’s method has become a growing sensation in the scientific community, demo...

Girls Gone Strong ft. Molly Galbraith from 2020-03-23T07:00

Joining the Brute Podcast this week is coach, speaker, entrepreneur, gym owner and all-around badass in the fitness community, Molly Galbraith

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TBT: Brain Training with Trevor Moawad from 2020-03-16T07:00

Trevor Moawad, a top sports psychologist, joins the Brute Podcast this week to talk about his work with Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson. The thought leader and mental conditioning c...

Mental Skills Training ft. Michael Gervais from 2020-03-09T07:00

Michael Gervais is the cofounder of Compete To Create, and the Performance Psychologist for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. This week he’s joining the Brute Podcast for t...

The Biggest Mistake Motivated People Make ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2020-03-05T14:13:20

TBT: 6 Steps For Personal Development ft. Adee Cazayoux from 2020-03-02T08:00

Adee Cazayoux, founder of Working Against Gravity, makes her third appearance on the Brute Podcast this week to talk about personal development. In this episode, ...

15 Books That Changed My Life ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2020-02-27T15:50:58

Gym Breakthrough ft. Markus Gerszi from 2020-02-24T08:00

CEO and Founder of Gym Breakthrough, Markus Gerszi is making his third guest appearance on the Brute Strength Podcast.

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Jedi Reading Skills ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2020-02-20T16:04:11

TBT: Program Your Mind For Improved Performance And Greater Self-Awareness ft. Michael Gervais from 2020-02-17T08:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I will be speaking with my good friend Michael Gervais. In this episode we get into mindfulness, improving your focus, and how to re-program your brain f...

Sex Taboo, Polyamorous Relationships&Loving Yourself ft. Aubrey Marcus from 2020-02-10T08:00

Joining the Brute Strength Podcast this week is Aubrey Marcus. Aubrey is the founder and CEO of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he call...

TBT: Triphasic Training with Elite Coach Cal Dietz from 2020-02-03T13:25:07

Cal Dietz, Director of Strength and Conditioning for the University of Minnesota, is a world-renowned strength coach who’s made immeasurable contributions to the ...

How To Start An Insanely Successful Personal Training Business ft. Jonathan Goodman from 2020-01-27T08:00

Jonathan Goodman (not to be confused with the co-star of Roseanne), is the owner of The Personal Trainer Development Center, an online platform that has serv...

Generalists Triumph In A Specialized World ft. David Epstein from 2020-01-13T08:00

David Epstein is an investigative reporter at ProPublica, and the author of two New York Times Bet-Sellers, “The Sports Gene” and “Range”. He is als...

The Moral Inventory Exercise ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2020-01-10T08:00

How To Know When You're Being Awkward ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2020-01-09T08:00

Write About Your Past To Unlock Your Future ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2020-01-08T08:00

TBT: Eating For Sport vs. Body Composition vs. Longevity ft. Dr. Andy Galpin from 2020-01-06T08:00

Dr. Andy Galpin has nutrition down to a science. Literally. 

Can Injury Be A Good Thing? ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2020-01-03T13:54:30

You Wont Lose The Last 10 Like You Lost The First 10 ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2020-01-02T08:00

Voluntary Hardship ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2020-01-01T08:00

Muscle-Centric Medicine ft. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon from 2019-12-30T08:00

Joining the show this week is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon.

Dr. Lyon is a functional-medicine physician who specia...

How To Make It Inevitable That You Will Succeed ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-26T08:00

How To Thrive Under Pressure ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-25T08:00

TBT: 9 Ways To Improve Your Relationship ft. Adee Cazayoux from 2019-12-23T08:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I am speaking with my wife, Adee Cazayoux. Due to popular demand, we’d like to dedicate this episode to sharing nine tips we’ve used to create a successf...

The Exercise That's 10x More Effective Than Your New Years Resolution ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-20T12:54:17

The Problem With Extreme Views ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-19T11:11:59

How To Go Harder In Your Workouts ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-18T12:28:14

How To Turn Your Passion Into A Successful Business ft. Dr. John Berardi from 2019-12-16T08:00

John Berardi joins me on this week’s episode of the Brute Strength podcast. John is a Canadian-American entrepreneur best known for co-founding Precision Nutrition, t...

Fast Food Sex vs. 5-Star Gourmet Sex ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-14T17:25:12

Unfollow Your Way To A Happier Life ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-12T08:00

How To Get Better At CrossFit Faster Than Everyone Else ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-11T12:30:38

TBT: The Flexible Dieter's Guide To Counting Macros ft. Zach Rocheleau from 2019-12-09T08:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I interview my good friend Zach Rocheleau. Zach is what you would call a Macro Magician. Whether you’re new to flexible dieting, or looking for tips on c...

Five Ways To Help People Through Personal Development Without Giving Advice ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-06T08:00

Could Working On Your Weaknesses Cause You To Fail? ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-05T13:13:18

What Lulu Lemon Can Teach Us About Prioritization ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-12-04T15:51:17

I Will Teach You To Be Rich ft Ramit Sethi from 2019-12-02T08:00

Do you want to be rich? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of money? Well, you’re in luck. This week on the Brute Strength podcast, we’ve got Ramit Sethi, auth...

If You Think You're Done Learning After You Graduate, You're Wrong! ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-11-29T08:00

How To Use Your Relationship To Catapult You To The Next Level ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-11-28T08:00

Could This One Question Change Your Life? ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-11-27T08:00

TBT: Expand Your Workout Repertoire With Functional Bodybuilding ft. Marcus Filly from 2019-11-25T08:00

Today’s guest is Marcus Philly, three-time individual Crossfit Games competitor and three-time teams Crossfit Games competitor. Our conversation today is all about functional fitness ...

Can Training Like An Elite Athlete Actually Make You Perform Worse? ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-11-22T12:58:22

How To Train Your Mind For 16hrs Per Day from 2019-11-21T08:00

How To Go From Zero To Competent from 2019-11-20T08:00

TBT: Sex, Connection, and Desire ft. Adee Cazayoux from 2019-11-18T18:26:07

Hey guys, here's another Throw Back episode to one of our most popular shows to date, this week, founder of Working Against Gravity (and Michael’s wife), Adee Caz...

CrossFit Media Dismantled ft. Tommy Marquez from 2019-11-11T08:00

The man, the myth, the legend, Tommy Marquez, aka T-Mommy is back on the Brute Podcast for the second time this week.

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TBT: Chasing Excellence w/ Ben Bergeron from 2019-11-04T08:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing the coach behind 6 CrossFit Games championships, Ben Bergeron.

Ben...

ReWild Yourself with Daniel Vitalis from 2019-10-28T07:00

Things are about to get wild in this week’s podcast. Joining the show we have the host of the ReWild Yourself Podcast, Daniel Vitalis.

TBT: Mat Fraser - The Man Behind the Medals from 2019-10-21T12:05:37

Finally, the episode with the legend himself, Mat Fraser.

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, Mat join...

Keto Answers ft. Dr. Anthony Gustin from 2019-10-14T07:00

The walking encyclopedia for all things keto is back, and this time he’s got his own book!

Please welcome D...

Stronger By Science ft. Greg Nuckols from 2019-09-30T07:00

At 27 years old, Greg Nuckols made waves as a strength and conditioning coach. Now, the founder of Stronger by Science is using his online platform to help lifter...

The Ready State ft. Kelly Starrett from 2019-09-16T11:08:25

When it comes to relieving pain, preventing injury, and improving physical performance, Kelly Starrett is your guy.

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High-Performance Coaching ft. Dean Somerset from 2019-09-02T07:00

Stretching is bullshit. 

At least, according to renowned strength and conditioning coach Dean Somerset, it ...

Focus, Intent, and Leadership ft. Justin S'ua from 2019-08-26T07:00

A leader is someone who sets examples, provides a vision, inspires others and establishes an effective communication protocol. Whether you’re applying that leader...

Six More Ways To Improve Your Relationship ft. Adee Cazayoux from 2019-08-19T07:00

Adee Cazayoux is back on this week’s Brute Podcast to join Michael in discussing six new tips on how you can improve your relationship.

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The Warrior, The Athlete&The Leader ft. Mark Divine from 2019-08-12T07:00

Title: The Warrior, the Athlete & the Leader

Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL commander and New York Times best-selling author....

StrongFit: Movement Principles from 2019-08-05T07:00

Julien Pineau’s brainchild, StrongFit, originally started as a gym with a focus on strongman training. Little did he know it would evolve into a full-on education...

Hunter vs. Vegan ft. Mansal Denton from 2019-07-29T07:00

Mansal Denton, founder of Nootropedia, is on a mission to mend the disconnected and ...

World Class Nutrition Coaching ft. Adee Cazayoux from 2019-07-22T07:00

It’s round five as our favorite duo reconnects this week on the Brute Podcast platform. 

Adee Caza...

Finding AND Keeping "The One" ft. Anne Lalla from 2019-07-15T07:00

If there’s a four-letter word Annie Lalla gets, it’s L-O-V-E.

When it comes to relationship coaching, there...

How To "DO" Personal Development ft. Sean Pastuch from 2019-07-08T07:00

If there’s anyone who isn’t afraid to share his opinion, it’s Dr. Sean Pastuch. 

Sean is the owner of the w...

Finding Alignment: Mind, Body, Movement ft. Aaron Alexander from 2019-07-01T07:00

How you move through a room is how you move through life. Every moment is an opportunity to cultivate your mind, body, and movement. 

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Michele Letendre: World Class Athlete and Coach from 2019-06-24T07:00

In a recent Instagram post...

The Wild Card Spot ft. Hunter McIntyre from 2019-06-17T07:00

This week’s Brute Podcast is wild—and it has everything to do with guest ...

Robb Wolf Cracks The Code On Your Nutrition from 2019-06-10T07:00

A two-time best-selling author, purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and former California State Powerlifting Champion all walk into a room. The plot twist? They’re...

The Rise of CrossFit Invictus ft. CJ Martin from 2019-06-03T07:00

First, CJ Martin passed the bar to become a lawyer. Then he went on to raise the bar in what it means to be an elite CrossFit coach.

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Eating for Sport vs Body Composition vs Longevity ft. Dr. Andy Galpin from 2019-05-27T07:00

Dr. Andy Galpin has nutrition down to a science. Literally.

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Brent Fikowski's Secret Advantage from 2019-05-20T07:00

This week on The Brute Strength Podcast, we welcome back Brent Fikowski for the second time.

Brent is one o...

The Transformation of Cole Sager from 2019-05-13T07:00

In the past, six-time CrossFit Games athlete Cole Sager wasn’t someone widely known for his performance during the CrossFit Open, but this year he’s making waves,...

Eating For Muscle and Strength ft. Eric Helms from 2019-05-06T07:00

When there’s a ghost, you’re going to call the Ghostbusters—makes sense.

But when you need to build muscle ...

Jiu-Jitsu Secrets and Principles ft. Ryron Gracie from 2019-04-29T07:00

Ryron Gracie is kind of a big deal.

One could even say this week’s Brute Podcast guest has Brazilian jiu-ji...

The Awakening of Functional Body Building ft. Marcus Filly from 2019-04-15T07:00

Welcome to the awakening of functional bodybuilding.

Marcus Filly, the founder of Revival Strength, joins t...

Going Keto With Adee Cazayoux from 2019-04-08T07:00

The dream team is back, and this time, the Cazayouxs went keto. Adee Cazayoux, CEO of Working Against Gravity, joins her husband and Brute Podcast host, Michael C...

Skills vs. Strength In Gymnastics ft. Nick Sorrel from 2019-04-01T07:00

Just like the progression of any relationship, your ability to advance in gymnastics relies on fundamentals—as in, to show off your expert form, you first need to...

The Fundamentals of High-Performance Nutrition ft. Brian St. Pierre from 2019-03-25T07:00

Ever wonder how a nutrition coach approaches their own diet choices? This week’s Brute Strength podcast is your chance to find out, as Precision Nutrition coach B...

Getting Outside The Box ft. Pat&Taz Barber from 2019-03-18T07:00

Jay-Z and Beyoncé might have to give up the throne for this week’s Brute Podcast guests. The dream team, Pat and Taz Barber, join Michael Cazayoux this week to br...

The Carnivore Diet&Extreme Mental Clarity ft. Anthony Gustin from 2019-03-11T07:00

Mic drop. Dr. Anthony Gustin is back on the Brute Strength Podcast for another round of knowledge bombs on mindful eating, carb tolerance and the impor...

Housewife To Billionaire ft. Lisa Bilyeu from 2019-03-04T08:00

Imagine going from housewife to co-founder of a billion dollar company. Yeah, that was a “b” in front of that “-illion.” That’s what happened to this week’s Brute...

Noah Ohlsen On Mindset And Perspective from 2019-02-25T08:00

Noah Ohlsen is a five-time CrossFit Games athlete turned two-time Brute Strength podcast guest (but you may not see the latter in his Instagram bio).

How To Create Safe, Sexy, Successful Romantic Relationships ft. Jayson Gaddis from 2019-02-18T08:00

Whether you’re looking to improve your current love life or expand your non-existent one — you’ll want to hear what the love guru, Jayson Gaddis from The Relation...

Habit Stacking: Small Life Changes That Produce BIG Results from 2019-02-11T08:00

Adam Feit has been teaching people how to win from an early age. As an adult, that mentality carried over into his career as he became a coach and worked with ath...

The Fikowski Story from 2019-02-04T08:00

Students, you’re going to want to get your notebooks ready because Brent “The Professor” Fikowski is taking us to school on the Brute Podcast this week. Listen

The Mad Scientist of Strength ft. Chris Duffin from 2019-01-28T08:00

What exactly does it take these days to be nicknamed the Mad Scientist? Are we talking Doc Brown in a DeLorean cruising thr...

Create Good Habits, Envision Your Future, And Own Your Shit! ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2019-01-21T08:00

Michael is taking a backseat to hosting the Brute Podcast this week as Adee Cazayoux joins the podcast to interview him for the second time since Listen

David Goggins Is The Toughest Man Alive from 2019-01-14T08:00

Author, ultra-marathon runner, and retired United States Navy SEAL, David Goggins joins the Brute Strength Podcast this week for an incredible story of suffering and ...

The Science of Genetic Engineering and Its Impact On Your Food, Fitness, and Longevity from 2019-01-07T08:00

Pediatrician Michelle Perro, MD, joins the Brute Strength Podcast to discuss the issues with GMOs in our food system.

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"I Almost Got Fraser Kicked Out of The Games" ft.Matt O'Keefe from 2018-12-31T08:00

Elite influencer and sports marketing guru, Matt O’Keefe, joins The Brute Strength Podcast for the second time after his original debut on Listen

Living Among Murderers, Deadlifting 1,000 Pounds for a Double, and Surviving the Unthinkable Ft. Chris Duffin from 2018-12-24T08:00

Kabuki Strength’s Chris Duffin, aka the “Mad Scientist of Strength,” joins the Brute Strength Podcast to discuss his “survivor mentality.”

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The Simplest&Most Effective Life Hack You're Not Using ft. Mark England from 2018-12-17T08:00

On our 116th episode, Procabulary’s Mark Engla...

The Bucket List Blueprint: Your Guide To Long-term Goal Setting&Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone from 2018-12-10T08:00

Rick Alexander wants you to burn your couch, and he even Listen

Mentorship, Gut Health, and The Travel Diet ft. John Berardi from 2018-12-03T08:00

Crowd favorite John Berardi of Precision Nutrition is returning to the Brute Podcast for round two this week. In the first half of the podcast, Michael and John d...

Hustle In Silence ft.Hannah Eden from 2018-11-26T08:00

Hannah Eden went from a life of drugs and partying to an online fitness inspiration, and this week, she joins Michael on the Brute Strength Podcast.

Relationship Development ft. The Couples Institute from 2018-11-19T08:00

You don’t have to be in a relationship to benefit from this week’s Brute Podcast. Special guests Pete Pearson and Ellyn Bader of The Couples Institute join Michae...

Beyond Macros ft. "The Grocery Ninja" Matt Walrath from 2018-11-12T08:00

Ever wonder what it takes to be coined with a name like the Grocery Ninja? Matt Walrath, the man behind the nickname, and his company Beyond Macros have helped hu...

Brute Coaches Roundtable from 2018-11-09T08:00

This week we have a special Brute Podcast featuring the entire Brute Strength staff, including Nick Sorrel, Adrian Conway, Michael Cazayoux, Nick Fowler and Dr. S...

Burning Man: Our Story On Personal Growth and Enlightenment from 2018-11-05T08:00

When Adee and Michael Cazayoux team up for anything, you know the outcome is going to be epic. This week’s Brute Strength Podcast is no exception, as Adee Cazayou...

SealFit, Leadership, Sacrifice ft. Floyd McLendon Jr. from 2018-10-29T07:00

Floyd McLendon Jr. has had a huge impact on Michael Cazayoux’s life since they first met at SealFit, and this week he’s joining the Brute Podcast. Floyd has faced...

The Power of Intention and Visualization from 2018-10-29T07:00

On this week’s podcast we welcome the battle rope guru, Aaron Guyett. Aaron is a man who wears many hats including fitness instructor, business owner and Marine C...

How To Beat Fraser ft. Patrick Vellner from 2018-10-22T07:00

CrossFit is evolving, and so is three-time CrossFit Games athlete Patrick Vellner. This week, he joins the Brute Podcast to discuss his mind shift in the sport, w...

6 Steps For Personal Development ft. Adee Cazayoux from 2018-10-15T07:00

Adee Cazayoux, founder of Working Against Gravity, makes her third appearance on the Brute Podcast this week to talk about personal development. In this episode, ...

Lessons On Grit, Performance, and Perseverance with Rachel Balkovec from 2018-10-08T07:00

Rachel Balkovec, the first female strength and conditioning coach in professional baseball, makes her second appearance on the Brute Podcast this week! Rachel gre...

Why We Over Eat ft. "The Hungry Brain" Author, Dr. Stephan Guyenet from 2018-10-01T07:00

Dr. Stephan Guyenet is on the Brute Podcast this week to dive into his book, The Hungry Brain. Listen

Lifestyle Design with Carl Paoli from 2018-09-24T07:00

One of the original CrossFit gymnastics experts, Carl Paoli, makes an appearance on the Brute Podcast this week, but instead of talking shop, Carl gets into some ...

How To Pick Your Programs ft. Sean Pastuch from 2018-09-17T07:30

When it comes to competing, there’s a lot to be said about choosing the right coach. Dr. Sean Pastuch, the founder of ActiveLifeRX, joins Michael this week to hel...

Muscle and Strength Pyramids ft. Dr Eric Helms from 2018-09-10T07:00

Eric Helms, author of The Muscle and Strength Pyramid, joins Michael Cazayo...

How To Go From Trainer To Coach with Mike Bledsoe from 2018-09-03T16:00

CEO of the Shrugged Collective Podcast, Mike Bledsoe, is on the Brute Podcast this week to talk about his evolution in the fitness industry. He plunges into the d...

Brain Training with Trevor Moawad from 2018-08-27T07:00

Trevor Moawad, a top sports psychologist, joins the Brute Podcast this week to talk about his work with Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson. The thought leader and mental conditioning c...

Space Travel, Brains, and Muscle with Cody Burkhart from 2018-08-20T07:00

NASA engineer Cody Burkhart joins the Brute Podcast this week. A competitor at the 2012 CrossFit Games Regionals, Cody has continued influencing the fitness world...

Triphasic Training with Elite Coach Cal Dietz from 2018-08-06T07:00

Cal Dietz, Director of Strength and Conditioning for the University of Minnesota, is a world-renowned strength coach who’s made immeasurable contributions to the ...

Coaching Coaches: The Unofficial Guide To Mastery ft. James Fitzgerald from 2018-07-30T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing of the CrossFit OG’s, James Fitzgerald. James was the 2007 CrossFit Games champion as an individual, since t...

The Secret To Speed Development ft. Ryan Flaherty from 2018-07-23T07:00

Ryan Flaherty works on Nike’s training team with some of the biggest names in sports, including Serena Williams, Russell Wilson and Kobe Bryant. It’s no shock tha...

The Training Think Tank with Max El-Hag from 2018-07-16T07:00

Max El-Hag, the mad scientist of the CrossFit world and owner of the Training Think Tank, is most known for the work he’s done helping athletes Noah Ohlsen and Tr...

Mental Training for Athletes ft. Dawn Fletcher from 2018-07-09T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing Mentality WOD owner, Dawn Fletcher. Dawn obtained her Masters in Sports Psychology and since then has been h...

The Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Anthony Gustin from 2018-07-02T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing Dr. Anthony Gustin. In 2014 and 2015 Anthony was voted Best Chiropractor in the Bay Area. Since then, he has...

Iceman: Wim Hof on the Science of the Breath from 2018-06-25T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with the Ice Man himself, Wim Hof. Wim’s method has become a growing sensation in the scientific community, demo...

Olympians Chad Vaughn&Cheryl Haworth on the Future of USA Weightlifting from 2018-06-18T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with two multiple time Olympians in the sport of Weightlifting, Chad Vaughn and Cheryl Haworth. In this episode ...

What is Brute: Movement Quality&Load Capacity ft. Dr. Sean Pastuch from 2018-06-15T07:00

On this episode of the What is Brute Series, I’m speaking with Brute’s secret weapon, Dr. Sean Pastuch. In this episode we’ll be getting into one of the most over loo...

High Performance Training w/ Elite Coach Eric Cressey from 2018-06-11T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’m speaking with a pioneer in the Strength & Conditioning world, Eric Cressey. Eric is a highly sought-after coach for health...

What is Brute: Endurance Training for the CrossFit Athlete ft. Chris Hinshaw from 2018-06-08T07:00

On this episode of the What is Brute series, I’m speaking with the legend that is Chris Hinshaw. There is a reason why CrossFit HQ selected Chris as their Subject Mat...

What is Brute: Fundamentals of Gymnastics from 2018-06-01T07:00

On this episode of the What is Brute series, I’ll be speaking Brute’s gymnastics doctor, Nick Sorrel. In this episode we’ll be getting into Nick’s personal philosophy...

Life Tips From CrossFit's Director of Training&Certification Nicole Carroll from 2018-05-28T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with the CrossFit HQ Director of Training & Certification herself, Nicole Carroll. This was a very unique experience to hear about the remar...

What is Brute: Brute Weightlifting ft.Matt Bruce from 2018-05-25T07:00

On this episode of the What Is Brute series, I’ll be speaking with my partner in crime, Matt Bruce. Matt is a 7x World Team Athlete for USA Olympic Weightlifting. In ...

From Rehab To OCR World Champion ft. Hunter Mcintyre from 2018-05-21T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’ll be speaking with arguably the best obstacle course runner on the planet, Hunter Mcintyre. Hunter ...

What is Brute: Principles of Programming ft. Nick Fowler from 2018-05-18T07:00

This week on episode two of our What Is Brute series, I’ll be interviewing our Director of Strength & Conditioning, Nick Fowler. In this episode we’ll be covering som...

The Joint-by-Joint Approach with Elite Coach Mike Boyle from 2018-05-14T09:16:14

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m interviewing one of the all-time greats in strength and conditioning, Mike Boyle. Mike is regarded as one of the top experts in the area for sports p...

What is Brute: Origin Story ft. Michael Cazayoux from 2018-05-11T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, we’re going back to the very beginning. In this episode I’ll be diving into the very start of it all - getting into the origin story of Brute Strength, h...

9 Ways To Improve Your Relationship ft. Adee Cazayoux from 2018-05-07T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I am speaking with my wife, Adee Cazayoux. Due to popular demand, we’d like to dedicate this episode to sharing nine tips we’ve used to create a successf...

Life Lessons From The Powerlifting Legend Jim Wendler from 2018-04-23T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’m interviewing a Powerlifting legend, Jim Wendler. At his best Jim had a 1000lb squat, 675lb bench and 700lb deadlift, weighing in at 275lb. Jim is also...

Active Meditation, Ego, and Self-Empowerment with Elliott Hulse from 2018-04-16T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with YouTube superstar, Elliott Hulse. You may already know him from his “Yo Elliott” YouTube videos, or his on growing affiliate gym, Stren...

How To Become Ultra Spiritual With JP Sears from 2018-04-09T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I’m speaking with life coach and YouTube sensation, JP Sears. JP has become very popular amongst the YouTube community for his satirical humor on new age...

Gymnastics Programming 101 With Nick Sorrel from 2018-04-02T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’m speaking with the gymnastics doctor, Nick Sorrel. In this episode we talk about the release of our newest program, Brute Gymnastics and the overarchin...

Tools For Building Better Relationships With Misbah Haque and Dr. Megan Kaden from 2018-03-26T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I got the chance to catch up with Misbah Haque and Dr. Megan Kaden as we dive into one of my favorite topics, the psychology of human connection and rela...

Program Your Mind For Improved Performance And Greater Self Awareness from 2018-03-19T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I will be speaking with my good friend Michael Gervais. In this episode we get into mindfulness, improving your focus, and how to re-program your brain f...

Functional Medicine And Nutrition For Longevity w/ Julie Foucher from 2018-03-12T07:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’m speaking with Julie Foucher. Not only is she a multiple-time Games athlete who finished 2nd in 2012, but she’s also a medical doctor in residency. In ...

The "Secrets" To Athletic Development w/ Mike Robertson from 2018-03-05T08:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast it is my honor to host an OG in the Strength & Conditioning community, Mike Robertson. Mike had a big influence early in my career as a Strength Coach at ...

Take Your Gym Business To The Next Level with Markus Gerszi from 2018-02-26T08:00

Meet my business mentor, Markus Gerzi. I first met Markus at a business seminar and since then he’s become one of my biggest influences in operating a business. Are you a gym/ business owner? In...

Developing A Competitive Mindset with Emily Abbott from 2018-02-19T08:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’ll be interviewing a four-time CrossFit Games veteran, and total bad ass, Emily Abbott. Emily trains out of MOST Physical Preparation in Calgary, Albert...

Master the Squat and Find Your True Strength with Dr. Aaron Horschig from 2018-02-12T08:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I’m excited to introduce you to the Squat King himself, Dr. Aaron Horschig. Aaron graduated from Truman State University in 2009 and went on to receive a ...

Mastering Your Craft and Qualifying for the Olympics ft. Chris Mazdzer from 2018-02-05T08:00

This week on the Brute Strength Podcast we have guest speaker, Chris Mazdzer. Chris is an American Luger who has been active since 2001 and in 2015, he won the Luge World Cup Men’s singles even ...

The Attitude of an Athlete and Entrepreneur with Margaux Alvarez - Ep. 134 from 2018-01-29T08:00

This week’s guest is Crossfit competitor Margaux Alvarez. Margaux is one of the most composed Crossfit athletes I’ve ever watched, and it was a pleasure talking about some of the expe...

The Mindset of a Champion with Matt Fitzgerald - Ep. 133 from 2018-01-22T08:00

This week’s guest is Matt Fitzgerald, the author of many, many books including How Bad Do You Want It and The Endurance Diet. He is also a runner and a coach. In our...

The Right Way To Set Goals So You Can Crush Them in 2018 with Adee Cazayoux - Ep. 132 from 2018-01-15T08:00

This show is a special episode that I do each month with my wife Adee Cazayoux, owner of Working Against Gravity. Adee and her company have worked with over 15,000 people — helping th...

Expand Your Workout Repertoire With Functional Bodybuilding with Marcus Filly - Ep. 131 from 2018-01-08T08:00

Before we get started, I wanted to make sure you know about the Secret Strength Weapon. This document has short exercises and workouts that you can add to help you get stronger, injur...

How To Maximize Your Training Outcome By Focusing On The Process with Dave Durante - Ep. 130 from 2017-12-26T08:00

My guest today is Dave Durante, former elite level gymnast and multiple time World Team member, U.S. Olympic alternate, and assistant coach in 2009 for the Stanfo...

Believe It’s Possible And Make It Happen — Getting To The Games With George Sanchez - Ep. 129 from 2017-12-18T08:00

I’m joined this week by Brute athlete George Sanchez. He’s one of the most inspiring people I know because he didn’t find immediate or easy success as an athlete. He had a vision of m...

Crushing Your Goals, Maintaining Your Integrity and Overcoming Your Breakdowns with Bruce Pitcher - Ep. 128 from 2017-12-11T08:00

This week is round two with my friend Bruce Pitcher.  Bruce was a participant in ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss about five years ago and he lost over 200 pounds in one year.  Bruce shared hi...

Conquering Nerves and Taking Action For A Badass Life with Christmas Abbott - Ep. 127 from 2017-12-04T08:00

I’m back this week with Christmas Abbott. She’s been a guest here on the Brute Strength Podcast before, and today we’re talking about getting off your butt and getting things done. From...

Goal Setting, Gut Health and The Importance of Nutritional Consistency with Next Fitness Star Emily Schromm - Ep. 126 from 2017-11-27T08:00

This week’s guest is Emily Schromm — former MTV Real World participant, ABC’s Next Fitness Star, nutritional therapist and online coach. On today’s show, we’re talking about her process for goal...

Avoiding the “Tools” That Are Actually Limiting Your Performance Potential with Dr. Andy Galpin - Ep. 125 from 2017-11-20T08:00

I’m joined today by Dr. Andy Galpin, author and professor at the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton. He’s here to discuss his new book Unplugged: Evolve From Technology...