The Mindset Advantage

This week on the show it’s my pleasure to bring back my mentor, Sam Smith. Sam is a highly sought after CrossFit Coach who also serves as the Head Coach of Crafted Coaching. Sam has worked with hundreds of athletes looking to climb the leaderboard as well as Coach’s looking to up their game with program design.In this episode Sam broke down a framework for developing a base of support that will sustain someone throughout their entire life.If you want to hear more from Sam, check out the following episodes we’ve done togetherEpisode 155 Patience and ConsistencyEpisode 106 Weightlifting in the Sport of CrossFitEpisode 97 Your Physical Peak is Not Your Peak of LifeIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. Your 5-star feedback helps the show grow tremendously and also helps to bring on more incredible guests like Sam.

This week on The MiFit Podcast I am honored to chat with world-renowned Psychotherapist, Matthias James Barker. Matthias resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he has devoted his life to helping his clients heal through trauma, help couples with conflict strategies, teach frameworks to navigate anxiety, and much more. Matthias has also created a massive following on social media with over 2 million followers. Topics-What it means to move towards something meaningful despite hardship-What is trauma?-How the relationships with our parents shape who we become-The trauma of always having to be the good kid growing up-The power of the words we use to our children-“Critique strategy, not essence.”-Lessons learned from FBI Hostage negotiator, Chris Voss-80% of conflict can be resolved without making one simple mistake-Why the deepest things are in the smallest things with your partner-Marriage advice after ten years of studies If you enjoyed this conversation be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. Your 5-star feedback helps the show grow tremendously and helps bring on more amazing guests like Matthias. 

Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including her latest, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters, along with Juliet’s School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, and What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast. Her work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. Her Ted Talk, “ How to gain control of your free time” has been viewed over 12 million times. Topics-Tranquility by Tuesday Project-Measure what you treasure-9 Ways to Calm the Chaos-What most successful people before breakfastIf you enjoyed this conversation please be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. Your 5-star feedback helps the show grow tremendously and helps to bring on more amazing guests like Laura. Get your FREE LMNT sample pack at www.drinkLMNT.com/MiFit

In this podcast, Joseph Nguyen, a best-selling author, discusses the importance of not believing everything we think. He shares insights on creating awareness, observing the world, and preventing overthinking. The conversation also explores the power of choice, getting into a flow state, and the impact of thinking on suffering. The chapter descriptions cover topics like the role of self-awareness in overcoming anxiety, the power of asking 'Is it true?', and accepting reality without judgment.

This week on The MiFit Podcast I get to chat with branding Coach, Patrick Cummings. Patrick has been building brands, starting companies, and creating media inside the CrossFit space since 2006 and was the co-founder of Again Faster Equipment. Through his brand, Functional Branding, Patrick has worked with hungry and humble gym owners, coaches, and entrepreneurs toward stronger brands and more confidence. Patrick is also co-host of one of the most popular fitness podcasts in the world, Chasing Excellence, with Ben Bergeron.Topics-Similarities between fitness and brand building -Micro action mixed with macro patience-The power in great questions-How to stand out in a world full of noise, clutter, and distraction-Be the only, be wrong for most people, be remarkable-Rebranding vs. evolving-How to optimize your schedule for success-Parkinson’s Law-Being busy vs. being overwhelmed -Biggest lessons learned from EC Synkowski and Ben BergeronIf you enjoyed this conversation be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. Your 5-star feedback helps the show grow and also helps to bring on more amazing guests like Patrick. ———————————————————————————Get your FREE LMNT sample pack at www.drinkLMNT.com/MiFit

This week on The MiFit Podcast isa throwback to a chat I had in 2020 with 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 championships, podiums, and elite competitions over the past 14+ years. Dawn is a CrossFit Level 3 trainer, certified strength and conditioning specialist with a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology and a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Dawn is a very passionate individual who loves helping others achieve excellence in their pursuits. Topics-Dawn’s background and her intro to Mindset Coaching-Creating a better mindset starts with having awareness-How to create clarity-Aligning your values, goals, and daily habits -Using language to improve your mindsetYou can follow Dawn and everything she is up to at the following linksIG @mentality_wod and @dawnmfletcherWebsite mentality wodIf you enjoyed this conversation please be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. Your 5-star feedback helps the show grow tremendously and brings on more amazing guests like David. —————————————————————————————————————————Enjoy a FREE LMNT sample pack at www.drinkLMNT.com/MiFit