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This week Bryce sits down with Emma McQuaid! Emma is a 5x CrossFit Games athlete and fittest woman in Ireland. She shares with us her action sports background and what eventually lead her to find the sport of CrossFit. (01:58): Exercising in the comfort of your home gym(04:03): Working out with training partners (06:59): Intense heart rate training(10:56): Pursuing passions in sports (19:17): Embracing the dangers of Quad racing(21:10): Transitioning into the world of CrossFit(23:45): The importance of skills in CrossFit performance(28:05): “If you don’t hurt now, it’s going to hurt you more after” (30:49): Mental battles and physical fuel(39:08): Role of mobility in recovery(42:25): Relationship with Samantha Briggs(59:25): Coaching with experience(01:01:30): Athlete strategies for managing expectations(01:10:51): Anticipation for the CrossFit seasonThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This week Bryce sits down with John Wooley! John is the creator of the CrossFit Comedy page "Make WODS Great Again" and host of the Kettlebells and Cocktails Podcast. John is a legend in the CrossFit space and a longtime affiliate owner. “When creating memes, the beauty is always in the caption. It's never about the clip itself.”Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This week Bryce sits down with Bethany Flores! Bethany is a 5x CrossFit Games athlete and an inspiration within the sport this year as she makes her comeback to the Games.“You have to slow down enough to hear what your body actually wants to do.”(14:02): Determination to surpass previous limits(22:38): Pain, doubt, and saving athletic career(28:21): The importance of having fun in every competition(32:24): “No one's immune to have negative thoughts about yourself”(40:15): Insights and advice for the next generation of athletes(44:45): The importance of emotional, mental, and spiritual fitness (46:42): Impact of Bethany’s mother on her career and life(50:08): How do you define miracle? (55:56): Embracing intuition and self-trust(01:00:12): Capability vs. ability(01:03:12): “Even self-love is not numbing when bad things happen in your life”(01:06:15): Celebrating growth and progress(01:09:39): Focusing on being in the present Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This week Bryce sits down with Kevin Muno! Kevin is the owner and operator of Perennial Pastures. Perennial is a regenerative-based ranch in San Diego that sells high-quality meat products with ancestral blend options. Perennial Pastures x Invictus Mindset Podcast Giveaway - https://bit.ly/regenmeatgiveaway(07:22): Discovering the ancestral eating(09:37): Embracing the paleo lifestyle(15:36): “Be better than grass-fed”(19:28): Grass-fed vs. Grass-finished(23:41): Store-bought meats vs. ancestral blends from Perennial Pastures(24:39): What is regenerative agriculture? (29:32): Regenerative agriculture at Perennial Pastures(32:09): Establishing and growing a thriving ranch (38:13): Carnivore diet for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases(40:15): Human experience of shifting perspectives and changing beliefs(44:10): Raw milk and its benefits(49:29): Exploring the connection between heart, gut, and mindThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This week Bryce sits down with Luke Parker! Luke is a 2x CrossFit Games athlete and a young up-and-coming star in the fitness world. He shares with us his unique route of finding professional fitness, where he first went on ABC's The Bachelor before finding his professional CrossFit. Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This week Bryce sits down with Cole Sager! For the past decade, Cole has been a CrossFit Games and leader in the fitness community. He shares with us his journey through competitive football and finding competitive CrossFit. Cole leads with love everywhere he goes and we are excited to share his story with you.(02:27): Embracing opportunities(07:33): Exploring the roots of personal values(10:36): The influence of gospel principles on personal journey(13:55): Impact of holding back for competitive advantage(20:35): API (Assume Positive Intent)(27:29): What is success?(30:51): The value of human connection over popularity(43:16): Nurturing the self to better serve others(45:14): Chasing the dream(52:08): Focusing on athletics’ personal integrity vs. potential(54:45): Embracing the moment during competition(01:00:18): How a shared pursuit of growth led to CrossFit(01:06:23): Unforgettable moments in CrossFit journeyThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This week Bryce sits down with Robb Wolf! Robb is the author of the Paleo Solution and Co-founder of LMNT. They discuss the power of fueling yourself properly, the Paleo diet, and why we need more salt. "I'd been on a low-carb, whole-food diet for years, but something was holding me back. While working with my coaches, we unlocked a powerful insight: I needed more salt. Period."(01:57): How to recover from weightlifting workouts(09:52): “Our health deteriorated due to changes in diet and lifestyle”(13:51): What is the Paleo diet?  (24:33): “Gym space is a primary care medicine”(34:02): Healthy food choices(38:33: Paleo diet vs. ketogenic diet (41:12): Pros and cons of fasting (45:18): Benefits of fasting(49:55): How to increase website traffic(57:21): How did LMNT start and what is the importance of sodium? Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This week Bryce talks to Chandler Smith! Chandler is a 3-time CrossFit Games athlete and member of our Invictus community. He shares his perspective on competitive CrossFit and details his mindset throughout a competition weekend. (02:16): Assessing the post-semi-finals experience and current state(04:00): CrossFit Games goals(06:07): Training, Celebrating, and Sharing Love with Best Buddies at Invictus(08:39): Challenges of going to war with an unexpected army(12:40): Departing the wrestling team and embracing the new world (13:50): Shifting perspectives from winning and losing in CrossFit(18:51): Army to an athlete: Blending military insights with CrossFit dreams(20:53): Navigating the changing landscape of CrossFit (23:27): CrossFit’s sanctional events (30:44): “Different sports respond to growth differently”(33:43): Nurturing a healthy food relationship as an athlete(44:16): “All problems are solvable” (51:05): Building Resilience: Strengthening yourself after an injury(01:01:20): Navigating childhood as the son of a professional athlete(01:03:01): Unbreakable bonds formed through shared sufferingThank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This week Bryce talks to Tommy Marquez! Tommy is a CrossFit commentator and the Co-host/founder of the widely successful podcast, Talking Elite Fitness. He gives us his expert insight into the recent Semifinals and upcoming CrossFit Games in August. (08:50): CrossFit Open workout experience (16:01): CrossFit collaboration(21:27): Growth and development of athletes(27:02): Balancing career and family life (29:54): Impacts of workforce reduction in CrossFit for affected individuals(34:16): Unbiased evaluation of sports performance(39:29): NBA vs. CrossFit Games (42:23): Complex workout during CrossFit semi-finals(47:31): Challenges in the sports of fitness(49:56): Predictions for the Top 3 Female and Male Athletes in the CrossFit Games (51:34): What can you anticipate from Elite Fitness Training?Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG

This week Bryce talks to Pat Vellner! He is a legend within the sport and has stood on the podium four times at the CrossFit Games. Pat talks about finding balance within his training, parenting, and work schedule. Make sure to tune in and watch Pat compete this weekend at the West Coast Semifinals.Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG