We sit down with the winners of the 60 Day Challenge and talk about their transformations and how they were able to fully embrace this lifestyle change.
Mike Bledsoe is a mind, body and health fitness professional who assists individuals and fitness entrepreneurs to reach their full potential no matter what their goal is. His weekly podcast, Barbell Shrugged, is ranked a #1 fitness podcast and features industry leaders who share their connection to their bodies, their minds and their consciousness. In this episode, Mike shares his $15 morning smoothie ingredient list, his fitness philosophies and the scientific research that led him to expand his consciousness.
Key Takeaways:
[8:07] Mike shares his obsession with working out since he was a teenager and how everything in his life has been focused around health and fitness.
[12:14] How Mike’s fitness philosophy made a 180 turn from a strict punishing workout to movement based programs.
[16:09] Discover the $15 morning smoothie ingredient list.
[23:00] How the Qualia supplement by Neurohacker Collective is a nootropic designed to optimize your subjective experience.
[32:12] Analyzing how your body feels after taking supplements or eating certain foods is your best gauge on whether something is working.
[42:30] Fitness professionals have done everything they can physically and want to improve another area of their lives.
[46:25] How a series of humbling experiences led Mike to where he is now.
[52:23] Find out about an app to help with self-analysis.
[54:20] The Lightning Round — The Dolphin.
[59:18] How to best connect with Mike Bledsoe on social media.
Sponsors:
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Mentioned in This Episode:
@fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media
Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com
Lynn and Drew talk with the most accessible, most quotable man alive, Steve Maraboli. Steve is the author of three quote books, a sought-after keynote speaker and currently starring in a documentary about his life. During the conversation, Steve shares many of his quotes, which he says are internal conversations with himself. He says humans are walking bags of chemical impulses and the brain is designed for efficiency. If you want to change your habits you need to change your story. When you change your story everything in your life changes. This insightful conversation promotes taking the necessary actions to step up and take a hold of your future. “When you want to...you do!”
Key Takeaways:
[10:18] Steve Maraboli enjoys rolling around in life and owning his stuff.
[15:54] Keeping a healthy state of mind.
[17:51] Why quote books are awesome, including all of Steve Maraboli’s quote books.
[20:28] Transcending the idea from existing into living. Pop-life is making everyday count.
[27:29] Don’t put yourself on hold.
[40:11] Steve’s quotes are internal conversations he has with himself.
[41:32] Steve’s fitness journey was basically just math and science.
[45:08] The ego-centric paradigm and the persistence of self.
[47:58] We are walking bags of chemical impulses.
[54:25] Use intent to lead you to the actionable steps. Demand your desires through your actions.
Sponsors:
EverlyWell - Use this special link for 10% off or use the code Fit2Fat2Fit when you check out
Mentioned in This Episode:
@fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media
Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com
Lynn and Drew welcome Aubrey Marcus, Founder and CEO of ONNIT, to the show. Lynn almost didn’t join this interview because she is wary of the supplement industry and the horror stories of low-quality supplements with additives. But thank goodness she did, because Aubrey introduced her to a supplement company that focuses on Total Human Optimization. Aubrey shares his beliefs on how the power of the mind and the power of love are not concepts to be ignored. ONNIT’s open and honest relationship with its customers is what enables them to remain the premier supplement provider to anyone who wants to optimize their life.
Key Takeaways:
[9:35] Aubrey was familiar with how supplements affected his body but was looking to simplify the process.
[12:48] What makes ONNIT the premier supplement provider in the industry?
[16:23] Aubrey wants an open, transparent and honest relationship with ONNIT customers.
[19:28] Psychedelics have helped Aubrey to see things in the clearest way possible.
[23:09] Don’t underestimate the power of your mind. Your mind controls everything.
[27:55] Alpha Brain was originally formulated for Aubrey and Joe Rogan to enjoy.
[31:03] Aubrey believes ONNIT will flow with the truth and continue to provide assistance to those who want to improve their lives.
[34:18] ONNIT tries to keep it real all the way through, even in its advertising efforts.
[37:10] Binaural beats help to get Aubrey into beta brain waves.
[40:07] The Lightning Round - Aubrey has had a lot of influential women in his life.
Sponsors:
EverlyWell - Use this special link for 10% off or use the code Fit2Fat2Fit when you check out
Mentioned in This Episode:
Fit2Fat2Fit Spartan/Tough Mudder 8-week Training Program
@fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media
Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com
@2fitathome - Lynn on Social Media