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057 | CROSSROADS with Gio Marin, Minister, Fitness Advocate, and Cohost of BUILT by FitBod Oct 28, 2023

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Summary: Gio Marin grew up in a Christian home but went through a period of rebellion before finding his way back to his calling in the ministry. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing truth and being honest with oneself. After hitting rock bottom, he made the decision to change his life and pursue a healthier lifestyle. He started tracking his nutrition and began weightlifting, which led to significant changes in his body composition. He believes that discipline is key to achieving one's goals and that consistency is more important than motivation. Gio shares his experience with juicing and intermittent fasting, and how these practices helped him overcome cravings and achieve his fitness goals. He also discusses the importance of finding balance and not being too strict with one's diet. Gio is now a co-host of the Built by FitBod podcast and writes on his Substack platform about life, lifting, and nutrition.
About The Guest: Gio Marin is a minister, podcaster, fitness personality, and plant-based advocate. He grew up in the South Bronx and had a calling to the ministry at a young age. After going through a period of rebellion, he eventually found his way back to his calling and pursued a career in ministry. He is passionate about fitness and nutrition and believes that physical health and spirituality go hand in hand.

Key Takeaways:

Pursuing truth and being honest with oneself is essential for personal growth and development.
Discipline is more important than motivation when it comes to achieving goals.
Physical health and spirituality are interconnected, and taking care of one's body is important for overall well-being.
Tracking nutrition and incorporating weightlifting into one's fitness routine can lead to significant changes in body composition.
Finding one's "why" and keeping it in mind can help maintain motivation and discipline.
Juicing and intermittent fasting can help reset cravings and improve overall health.
It's important to find balance and not be too strict with one's diet.

Quotes:

"Truth is paramount, no matter whether you believe in Christianity or some other religion." - Gio Marin
"Your health doesn't care about your feelings. Your health is going to behave the way you treat it." - Gio Marin
"Health is wealth, and everything flows out of health." - Gio Marin
"Discipline carries the day. Motivation is needed, but discipline is what will help you achieve your goals." - Gio Marin
"The one song, as soon as you ask that question, but it's unstoppable. I'm unstoppable. And so my song is Unstoppable by SIA, because now that I have become the man that I want to be, nothing could stop me but me." - Gio Marin

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056 | EXAMPLE with Tony Wagner, State Champ Head Basketball Coach, Lubbock Estacado High School Oct 12, 2023

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About The Guest
Tony Wagner is the head basketball coach at Estacado High School in Lubbock, Texas. He has built a powerhouse program at Estacado, with numerous district championships, regional appearances, and a state championship title. Wagner is known for his dedication to his players and his commitment to their success both on and off the court.
Summary
Tony Wagner, head basketball coach at Estacado High School, shares his journey from being a late bloomer in basketball to becoming a successful coach. He talks about the importance of being a multi-sport athlete and how it helps develop accountability and resilience. Wagner reflects on his own experiences with academic difficulties and how it shaped him as a coach. He discusses the culture he has built at Estacado and the impact he hopes to have on his players' lives. Wagner emphasizes the importance of being present and involved in his players' lives, even after they graduate. He shares his perspective on success and the moments that truly matter to him as a coach.
Key Takeaways

Being a multi-sport athlete helps develop accountability and resilience.
Overcoming academic difficulties can shape you as a coach and make you more empathetic towards your players.
Building a positive and supportive culture is crucial for the success of a team.
The impact a coach can have on a player's life goes beyond wins and losses.
The moments that truly matter are the ones where you see your players succeed and grow as individuals.

Quotes

"Kids need to be able to compete at different levels, against different circumstances, against different people."
"You don't know how strong you can be until you have to be strong."
"If winning the state championship is the biggest moment of their life, then they haven't lived."
"You promote what you allow."
"The moments that make me feel like we are really reaching our kids are when they invite me to their weddings or their children's events."

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055 | RESPOND: Fletcher Cleaves, Motivational and TEDx Speaker, "The Wheelchair Nomad," and former Collegiate Football Player Oct 10, 2023

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About The Guest
Fletcher Cleaves is a motivational speaker and the founder of The Wheelchair Nomad. After a car accident left him paralyzed, Fletcher chose to respond to adversity in a positive manner and has since become an inspiration to many. He has traveled the world, sharing his story and motivating others to overcome their own challenges.
Summary
Fletcher Cleaves, also known as the Wheelchair Nomad, shares his inspiring story of resilience and determination. After a car accident left him paralyzed, Fletcher chose to respond in a positive manner and has since become a motivational speaker, traveling the world and inspiring others to overcome their own challenges. He emphasizes that it's not what happens to you that defines you, but how you respond to it. Fletcher's story is a testament to the power of a positive mindset and the ability to achieve greatness despite adversity.
Key Takeaways

Adversity happens to everyone, but it's how you respond to it that defines you.
Don't let your current situation dictate your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve.
Stay positive and use competition as fuel to overcome challenges.
Your mindset can have a significant impact on your physical healing and recovery.
Don't let others impose limitations on your life. You have the power to achieve your dreams.

Quotes

"It's not what happens to you that defines you, it's how you respond to it."
"Don't let your current situation dictate your future."
"Your mindset can have a significant impact on your physical healing and recovery."
"Don't let others impose limitations on your life. You have the power to achieve your dreams."

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054 | LEGACY with Norense Odiase, Host of the Mind Bully Podcast, TTU Basketball Legend and Pro Basketball Player Oct 01, 2023

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About The Guest:
Norense Odiase is a former basketball player for Texas Tech University and currently plays in the NBA G League. He is also the host of the Mind Bully podcast.
Summary:
Norense Odiase shares his journey from growing up in a Nigerian immigrant family to becoming a successful basketball player at Texas Tech University. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of relationships and legacy, and the impact of his faith on his life and career. Norense also talks about his experience in professional basketball and the lessons he has learned along the way.
Norense Odiase's journey from a young boy in a Nigerian immigrant family to a successful basketball player at Texas Tech University was filled with trials and challenges. Building relationships and leaving a lasting impact on others were important to Norense throughout his basketball career. Professional basketball is not just about talent; it involves politics and other factors that can affect a player's success. Norense's podcast, Mind Bully, focuses on overcoming the negative voice in one's head and inspiring others to do the same.
Key Takeaways:

Norense Odiase's journey from a young boy in a Nigerian immigrant family to a successful basketball player at Texas Tech University was filled with trials and challenges.
Building relationships and leaving a lasting impact on others were important to Norense throughout his basketball career.
Professional basketball is not just about talent; it involves politics and other factors that can affect a player's success.
Norense's podcast, Mind Bully, focuses on overcoming the negative voice in one's head and inspiring others to do the same.

Quotes:

"When you're feeling mad and you're angry, when you feel like you're lonely, when you feel as sad as you can be, say, 'How bad could it be?'" - Norense Odiase
"You can do way more than you think you can do. People are just people at the end of the day." - Norense Odiase
"Don't give a damn what anybody thinks. Don't give a damn when anybody thinks about you and what you could be and your career and what path you're taking and if you look like everybody else or if you're acting like everybody else or if you have a thought that you don't want to express in a class because you think people are going to laugh or if you even just see the world differently from other people, who cares?" - Norense Odiase
"I want to do something greater with other given traits and talents that God gave me. I got to build that. I got to grow through that. I got to fine-tune and rewire who I am and look at myself as, okay, more than just a player, more than just a basketball player." - Norense Odiase

Additional Context:
Norense Odiase discusses the impact of his podcast, MindBully, and how it focuses on overcoming the negative voice in one's head. He also talks about the importance of relationships and leaving a lasting impact on others throughout his basketball career. Norense shares his desire to be remembered for more than just his basketball achievements and his determination to build a legacy that goes beyond the game.

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053 | CLARITY with Shelby Perry, Entrepreneur and Founder of EYEHESIVE Sep 28, 2023

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About The Guest
Shelby Perry is a Utah native who struggled with addiction from a young age. After seeking help and entering recovery, she founded EYEHESIVE, a community and coaching program for individuals dealing with eye and vision loss. Shelby is also a yoga instructor and uses her platform to inspire and support others on their journey to recovery and self-acceptance.

Summary
Shelby Perry shares her journey of addiction, recovery, and overcoming a life-altering accident that left her blind in one eye. She discusses the importance of sobriety and the support of the recovery community in her healing process. Shelby's experience led her to found EYEHESIVE, a community and coaching program for individuals with eye and vision loss. She emphasizes the power of self-acceptance and finding purpose in helping others.

Key Takeaways

Sobriety and the support of the recovery community played a crucial role in Shelby's recovery from her accident.
Shelby founded EYEHESIVE to provide support and resources for individuals with eye and vision loss.
Self-acceptance and finding purpose can help overcome adversity and create a fulfilling life.

Quotes

"Everything that I learned from the foundation of getting sober... has directly coexisted and helped me get through that eye loss." - Shelby Perry
"I just thought about other people out there that might have an eye injury and not have as many people or support." - Shelby Perry
"I can still move my body and get on the mountain today." - Shelby Perry

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052 | BLUEPRINT with Pat Rigsby, 7-Figure Business Expert, Author, and Former Collegiate Baseball Coach and Pro Baseball Player Sep 27, 2023

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About The Guest:
Pat Rigsby is a highly successful entrepreneur and business coach in the fitness industry. He has owned and operated multiple businesses, including fitness training centers and franchise organizations. Pat is known for his expertise in building successful businesses and helping others achieve their goals.
Summary:
Pat Rigsby is a former college baseball coach turned entrepreneur and business coach. He shares his journey from being a young baseball player with dreams of making it to the major leagues to becoming the youngest head college baseball coach in the country. Pat's coaching career led him to a successful business in the fitness industry, where he built and scaled multiple businesses. He eventually transitioned to coaching other business owners and helping them grow their own businesses. Pat emphasizes the importance of being adaptable, building systems, and focusing on relationships in order to achieve success.
Key Takeaways:

Perfect is a myth, focus on progress and learning from failures.
Building successful businesses requires being willing to deviate from the norm and approach challenges differently.
Systems are important for success, but they should be seen as blueprints to help others succeed.
Failure is a part of the journey and can lead to better opportunities or temporary setbacks.
Gratitude and paying it forward are important aspects of personal and professional growth.

Quotes:

"Perfect is a myth. Let's keep making progress and learning from failures." - Pat Rigsby
"Being willing to deviate from the norm and approach challenges differently is key to success." - Pat Rigsby
"Systems are blueprints to help others succeed." - Pat Rigsby
"Failure is either a springboard to something better or a temporary setback." - Pat Rigsby
"Gratitude and paying it forward are important in personal and professional growth." - Pat Rigsby

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051 | HARMONY with Dr. Garfield Bright, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist and Co-Founder of Shai Sep 18, 2023

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Summary

Dr. Garfield Bright, a founding member of the R&B group Shai, shares his journey from being a college student at Howard University to becoming a successful musician. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of his music career, emphasizes the importance of being business-savvy in the industry, and reveals his passion for continuous learning, which led him to pursue a PhD in African American Studies.

About The Guest

Dr. Garfield Bright is a founding member of the R&B group Shai. He has achieved multi-platinum success in the music industry and has also earned a PhD in African American Studies.
Key Takeaways

Garfield's love for music and his fascination with harmony led him to join the R&B group Shai.
The group's success was unexpected, but they quickly rose to fame with their hit song "If I Ever Fall In Love."
Garfield's passion for learning and his inquisitive nature led him to pursue a PhD in African American Studies while still pursuing his music career.

Quotes

"We really thought just because we had a song that was incredible to us, that should get a record deal and we should be successful in the music industry." - Garfield Bright
"I always got something out of putting my effort into school outside of just putting effort in." - Garfield Bright
"I always wanted to know more. I'm not satisfied with what we know now, and I still am not even with the PhD." - Garfield Bright

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050 | UNINHIBITED with Dr. Phil Anton, Exercise Scientist and Strong Survivors Cancer Rehabilitation Program Founder Sep 11, 2023

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Summary

Dr. Phil Anton shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Michigan to becoming a renowned cancer rehabilitation researcher. He talks about his early career aspirations, the influence of his parents, and his transition from computer science to physical education. He discusses how he found his purpose in cancer rehabilitation and the impact of his cousin's battle with cancer on his career path. Dr. Anton also highlights the importance of listening to others and the power of exercise as a therapeutic tool for cancer survivors.

Dr. Anton emphasizes the significance of exercise as a therapeutic tool for cancer survivors and caregivers, both physically and psychologically. He discusses the impact of the Strong Survivors program at SIU Carbondale and the need for more accessible cancer rehabilitation programs. Dr. Anton also expresses his desire to gain support from influential figures in oncology to make cancer rehab a standard part of care.

About The Guest

Dr. Phil Anton is an Associate Professor and the Program Director for Exercise Science at SIU Carbondale. He is the director of the Strong Survivors Exercise and Nutrition Program for cancer survivors and caregivers, and he also directs the SIUC Cancer Rehabilitation Laboratory.

Key Takeaways

Exercise is a powerful tool for enhancing the physical and psychological well-being of cancer survivors.
The Strong Survivors program at SIU Carbondale aims to break down barriers and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.
Dr. Anton emphasizes the importance of listening to others and seeking guidance in finding one's career path.
He hopes to expand the reach of cancer rehabilitation programs and gain support from influential figures in oncology.

Quotes

"Exercise is that drug. It's a psychological agent as well." - Dr. Phil Anton
"We're helping to break down barriers because there's not a whole lot that oncologists know about exercise or quality of life." - Dr. Phil Anton
"You have to be able to assist them through uncomfortable conversations and be prepared for the loss of some participants." - Dr. Phil Anton
"The answers are out there, the avenues are out there, and you'll get there eventually." - Dr. Phil Anton
"Cancer rehab is where cardiac rehab was when it was first getting started." - Dr. Phil Anton
"Eventually, a cancer diagnosis will mean that you are funneled immediately into a cancer rehab program." - Dr. Phil Anton
"Strong Survivors allows all three of those things to happen very easily, and they all are tied together." - Dr. Phil Anton

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049 | HERO with Deron "Malibu" McBee, Original American Gladiator Sep 04, 2023

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About The Guest: Deron McBee is a former American Gladiator and actor known for his role as Malibu on the hit TV show American Gladiators. He has also worked as a stuntman and has appeared in movies and TV shows such as Mortal Kombat Annihilation and Walker, Texas Ranger. Deron is now focused on ministry and helping others overcome addiction and find faith.
Summary: Deron McBee, also known as "Malibu" from American Gladiators, shares his journey of faith, resilience, and overcoming addiction. From his early days as a scrawny high school athlete to becoming a world-ranked racquetball player and a cultural icon on American Gladiators, Deron's life has been filled with highs and lows. He opens up about his struggles with addiction, the toll that the show took on his body, and the tragedies he faced with the loss of his wife and mother. Through faith and perseverance, Darren found the strength to overcome his addiction and now uses his experiences to inspire and encourage others.

Key Takeaways:

Deron McBee is a man of faith who relentlessly follows God and seeks to be the best version of himself.
He transformed himself from a scrawny high school athlete to a world-ranked racquetball player and a cultural icon on American Gladiators.
The toll of the show took a physical and mental toll on Darren and his colleagues, but he persevered through injuries and challenges.
Deron struggled with addiction after a devastating hip injury and the loss of his wife and mother, but through prayer and multiple trips to rehab, he found freedom.
He now uses his experiences to help others overcome addiction and find faith.

Quotes:

"Deron McBee is a man who loves God with all his heart and relentlessly follows him." - Deron McBee
"Tough times don't last, but tough people do." - Deron McBee
"Success is doing the job or the career that you enjoy doing or you're gifted to doing." - Deron McBee

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048 | -ABLERS (W3W) The Three People We Meet on the Path to Success with Toby Brooks Sep 02, 2023

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Toby Brooks reflects on the concept of enablers, disablers, and unablers in our journey to success. He shares his thoughts on how some people are in our corner, cheering us on no matter what, while others secretly or openly want to see us fail. Toby emphasizes the importance of not assuming that everyone is either for us or against us, as there are also people who are neutral and indifferent. He shares a personal story from his childhood to illustrate this point. Toby concludes by encouraging listeners to give people grace and not pass judgment based on their level of support.

Key Takeaways:

Enablers are the people who support us and help us make our dreams happen.
Disablers are those who want to see us fail or contribute to our failure.
Unablers are neutral and indifferent, not actively supporting or sabotaging us.

Quotes:

"Just because someone isn't my friend doesn't mean they are my enemy."
"Some people aren't even living in a common environment. We don't register in their world."
"I'm going to find a way to win whether you want me to or not."

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