Shots to the Dome

Latest Episodes:

Episode 50: Stop C*ck Blocking Yourself and Be Your Own Cheerleader with Sirena Abalian! Feb 23, 2021

Show notes

Our inner mini-me is dying to come out and show people who we truly are on the inside. However, we've been stifled by society, social media, and pressure to conform and "blend into the crowd". While being ostracized from the herd was once considered an evolutionary death sentence, most of us are lucky enough not to worry about day to day survival anymore and we've now put our focus on self-actualization.

Our good friend and coach Sirena Abalian is here today to discuss this very topic! We discuss her early days as an actress and what she learned from performing on stage. We get very real and discuss the times she experienced panic attacks and now how she coaches her clients through those same attacks (and you can use these strategies as well!). Finally, we discuss Sirena's coaching and the value of mentorship and you know that's key here at Shots to the Dome and DLD Nation!

If you're ready to let your inner child out and start feeling the joy and spontaneity in your life again, this is a can't miss episode!

Time Stamps:

(0:45) Mindset RX Episode

(1:55) Sirena's Start

(4:30) Masking Pain with Acting

(9:30) The Need for Studies on Disassociation and Derealization

(15:27) The Inner Child

(19:31) Mentorship

(31:01) Panic Attacks

(41:00) Sirena's Coaching

(49:50) Where to Find Sirena

(50:55) Please Share and Tag

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Episode 49: Deconstructing the Male Ego and How to Effectively Communicate Our Emotions with Scott Holliday! Feb 16, 2021

Show notes

Men, it's time we have the conversation you've been avoiding. The one about your ego. More specifically, why your ego is holding you back from having a successful career, a thriving relationship, and quality friendships with people who actually matter to you.

My good friend Scott Holliday joins us today to talk about his struggles overcoming his ego and his journey of learning to communicate his thoughts and emotions more clearly and effectively. If you know Scott, you know this guy is huge. I (Sean) am 6'2 215 and Scott puts me to shame.

Scott's natural skill for bodybuilding became a blessing and a curse in his life and it wasn't until recently that he started to address his communication issues, primarily due to his girlfriend Megan Davis, who you all are very familiar with by now! Scott's determination to have a thriving relationship with Megan led him down a path where he reached out for coaching, did the hard internal work addressing his past, and has come out on the other side a better man, friend, and boyfriend.

Whether you are a man or have a special man in your life you want the best for, this episode is an absolute eye opener when it comes to the male ego, how men typically display and communicate emotions, and the detriment those actions lead to if action isn't taken like Scott wisely did.

Time Stamps:

(1:58) Scott's Story

(5:05) Shoutout to Megan Davis

(9:05) The Idea of "Being a Man"

(13:48) Food Curiosity and Football

(19:01) Scott's Time in the Military

(22:34) Epiphanies From Scott's Time in the Military

(31:35) Sean's Backpacking Trip

(37:53) Hiring a Coach

(44:39) Upgraded Communication

(54:44) Man's Emotions and Insecurities

(59:49) Closing Thoughts

(1:05:21) Where to Find Scott

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Episode 48: Flip the Mic! Megan Davis Interviews Sean! Feb 09, 2021

Show notes

Flipping the script and mic on today's episode! Vice Prez Megan Davis recently asked if she could interview me (Sean) and I was both humbled and flattered. Of course I said yes and (hopefully) I brought the fire and value to you!

Megan did an amazing job at asking great questions and this is good practice as she hints at her own podcast on the future horizon so make sure you look out for that!

Many of the topics covered today I have never talked about either publicly or on this podcast so you'll definitely get to learn a lot more about me!

Time Stamps:

(2:15) Sean's Childhood

(6:00) High School Days

(10:00) Learning Lessons from Dad

(12:00) Learning Lessons from Mom

(13:56) Favorite and Least Favorite Jobs

(19:06) Time in Between Corporate and DLD

(22:45) DLD Role Evolution

(26:59) A Day in the Life of Sean

(33:18) Small Sean to Swole Sean

(39:30) Big Picture Projects Right Now

(42:30) Rapid Fire Questions

(1:02:41) Megan's Future Podcast Project

(1:03:30) Where to Find Megan

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Episode 47: Why Every Experience In Your Life Contributes to Your Evolution with Carolina Araujo! Feb 02, 2021

Show notes

Are you letting events in your past hold you back from thriving now and in the future? Have you grounded yourself in an identity you no longer have and feel frustrated and confused about who you are?

Today, my guest is Carolina Araujo, an IFBB Pro Bikini Athlete (our first bodybuilder on the show), fitness coach, and member of NLCA (shoutout to my beautiful wife Dala and our friend Chad). Not long ago, Carolina played European handball and when that part of her life was over, she still had that athletic identity.

Now, she was able to transition what she learned during those days and apply them to bodybuilding competitions and even her business. Just goes to show that every part of your life plays a role in who you ultimately become.

Carolina and I have a very genuine back and forth discussion on our shared athlete past and how we handle adversity in our lives. My hope is you can use some of these tactics and philosophies in your life as well!

Time Stamps:

(1:18) Not Your Normal Fitspo

(1:52) Carolina's Childhood

(8:00) Being Prepared

(17:00) European Handball

(20:30) The Athletic Identity

(23:00) The Start of Bodybuilding

(36:10) NLCA and Online Coaching

(46:00) Coaches Need Coaching Too

(50:23) Tips for Overcoming Adversity

(58:25) Sean's Adversity Tips

(1:08:30) Where to Find Carolina

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Episode 46: Improve Your Mental Health w/ these ACTIONABLE Steps from Lauren Ashley from the Let's F*****g Talk Podcast! Jan 26, 2021

Show notes

If you are utterly exhausted by the amount of "positivity" talk when it comes to mental health and you actually want to incorporate ACTIONABLE techniques in your life that will work, this is the episode for you.

Lauren Ashley from the Let's F*****g Talk Podcast is here today to discuss mental health from probably the most pragmatic standpoint I've ever heard. She does a fantastic job of not only debunking the typical "just be grateful" or "positivity" talk while simultaneously giving us quick techniques we can ACTUALLY use in our daily lives, all while making us laugh through the whole ride.

Lauren speaks from experience because not only has she studied these techniques but she has been in and out of therapy since she was 12 with good and bad stories to share. Let's normalize therapy and let's normalize these strategic and actionable techniques in our lives to be better humans.

Time Stamps:

(1:30) Let's Normalize Therapy

(4:07) Sean's Therapy Experience

(5:05) Lauren's Story

(13:35) Gastroenterologist and the Vagus Nerve

(18:00) Joe Rogan

(21:32) Tips for Activating the Vagus Nerve and Mental Optimization

(28:15) Breathing Techniques

(35:00) The Gift Behind Anxiety

(38:30) It Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawad

(43:56) Making Instagram Work for You

(47:15) Cool People to Follow

(51:45) Book Recommendations

(54:15) Where to Find Lauren

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Check out the Let's F*****g Talk Podcast

Episode 41: When Do Boys Become Men with Sean

Episode 44: The Pope Assigned COVID a Gender? with Sean

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Episode 45: Dala is BACK! Getting Vulnerable About Her Hair Loss + Strategies to Deal w/ Life's Challenges Jan 19, 2021

Show notes

DLD is BACK!

Dala gets vulnerable in this episode about her hair loss journey and what she's learned through this months-long process. She shares the emotionality around finding out she was losing hair, how she eventually got her diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia, and how she decided to share her journey with social media (and on this podcast!).

Through this process, Dala's been able to exercise the personal strengths she already has, along with others she's cultivated during her hair loss journey. We focus on personal responsibility and her ability to work through challenges (like this and the rehab of her back injuries) among others that you'll be able to use as you work through any challenge in your own life.

Normalizing female hair loss, shouting out the benefits of wearing wigs, and takeaways from Dala's journey you can use TODAY, all in one episode!

Thanks for listening and for your support!

Time Stamps:

(1:40) Proud Husband Moment

(2:10) Dala's History with Her Hair

(6:23) Hair Loss

(7:49) Guest Appearance by Kobe

(10:07) First Resource

(15:04) Shoutout to Sam Miller

(18:26) Breast Augmentation

(28:30) 8 Months In and Finally Diagnosis

(32:25) Free Macro Calculator

(33:20) Wig Shopping

(37:03) Gratitude

(42:30) The Highlight Reel Exercise

(46:25) Learning

(54:08) Let's Normalize Wigs

(59:54) Share, Rate, and Review!

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Ever wonder "What in the World Do I Eat to Reach my Goals?" Download our FREE Macro Tracking Guide to Crush your 2021 Fitness and Nutrition Goals!

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We have helped over 2,000 people transform their lives through sustainable health! If you want to be the next, click here to apply for coaching!

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Episode 44: Why Coaches Need Coaches w/ @DairyGirlFitness (aka Emily Shaw)! Jan 12, 2021

Show notes

While being vegan and consuming a plant-based diet is all the rage right now, it's important to understand the benefits of dairy and consuming ethically raised animals as well if you so choose so today's episode is with Emily Shaw AKA DairyGirlFitness.

Emily has grown up around the dairy industry and 4H but had an affinity towards health and fitness as well. A short time later and after (smartly) joining us here at DLD Nation and joining IFCA (shoutout Erin Dimond and Jordan Dugger), Emily found her unique niche and is now confidently growing her brand and company.

Listen in as we discuss her upbringing, the value of coaching, and her advice to her previous self that you can benefit from as well!

Time Stamps:

(1:51) Genesis of DairyGirlFitness

(4:10) Shoutout to IFCA

(6:45) Growing Up in 4H

(12:06) Education Around Dairy

(15:46) Coaches Getting Coaches

(24:00) IFCA's Impact - add 40 sec

(26:54) Advice to Previous Self

(33:56) Non-Negotiables

(37:15) Individual Businesses Run Differently

(40:15) Where to Find Emily

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Episode 43: They Can Do Both! Running a Successful Business & Relationship w/ Dylan Bair & Lauren First from Bair Aesthetics Jan 05, 2021

Show notes

You've heard a LOT from me and Dala about how we manage our relationship and our business together: the tactics and strategies we use on a daily basis to help each other be the best partners that we can be in both. But we're not the only ones able to juggle a personal and professional life together, and we thought it would be helpful to hear from others how they do it too!

That's why we brought in two of our closest friends, Dylan Bair and Lauren First, to share the habits they use to run both a successful business in Bair Aesthetics AND plan for their dream wedding this year!

Kicking the new year off in style, grab a pen and paper for notes on this one as Dylan and Lauren talk about specific things they do in their personal and professional lives to keep both humming along.

No BS, just science in this one as we learn how to make our relationships and careers even better in 2021!

Time Stamps:

(1:10) No Bullshit Just Science Today

(3:21) BairAesthics Start and THE Ohio State University

(4:45) The Grind

(7:20) Dylan's Dad

(9:35) Lauren's Story and Nursing

(14:20) Transitioning into Business Partners

(22:18) Positive Relationship

(26:43) Making the Other the Priority 30 sec

(33:32) Other Tips and Strategies

(35:00) Music Festivals

(44:30) Where to Find Dylan and Lauren

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Ever wonder "What in the World Do I Eat to Reach my Goals?" Download our FREE Macro Tracking Guide to Crush your 2021 Fitness and Nutrition Goals!

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We have helped over 2,000 people transform their lives through sustainable health! If you want to be the next, click here to apply for coaching!

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Check out our website for freebies, amazing client results, and more! DLDNation.com

Episode 42: Habits and Strategies for Crushing Every Area of Your Life with Taylor Lakin! Dec 29, 2020

Show notes

We are heading into a brand new year squad and while setting New Year's resolutions is normal and exciting, we want you to think practically about how to achieve those goals once you set them.

Often times, what creates a successful transformation or a goal achieved is not a burning hot desire or motivation because we know that often dies down and look no further than gyms (if they are open in your area) in January versus February. We want you to achieve your goals here.

That's why it's important to install habits and strategies in your life that will aid the pursuit of your goal and break or get rid of habits that are no longer going to serve this new version of you. Our guest today is perfect for this topic.

Our guest and our friend Taylor Lakin is an online fitness coach, podcaster, wife, mom, hula-hooper, avid EDM festival fan (I could go on) but she is undoubtedly a #BossBabe but it's how she got here and continues to elevate herself that's most impressive. She actively envisions her future self, thinks about how she would act, talk, and relate to others, and then goes and does the things that are in alignment with that future Taylor. If you want an inspiring and practical start to your 2021, look no further than this episode.

Time Stamps:

(1:25) Truly Impressed by Taylor's Life

(2:03) Impact Collective Event and Taylor's Start

(9:00) Role of Sports in Life

(11:19) Lifestyle Creation

(17:22) Taylor's Routine

(24:18) Parkinson's Law

(28:44) Being In Alignment

(32:58) Getting Back in Alignment

(34:00) 75 Hard by Andy Frisella

(38:01) Pursuing Your Potential

(43:12) EDM

(51:20) Where to Find Taylor

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Check out the Pursuit Your Potential Podcast

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Check out our Holiday Guide with over 50 of our coach's favorite macro-friendly seasonal recipes, delicious holiday drink recipes. macro swaps for holiday treats, and so much more!

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We have helped over 2,000 people transform their lives through sustainable health! If you want to be the next, click here to apply for coaching!

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Check out our website for freebies, amazing client results, and more! DLDNation.com

Episode 41: How to Use Military Tactics in Your Growth and Leadership Journey with Ian Lenny! Dec 15, 2020

Show notes

Learning from a number of different disciplines and trades allows us to find themes and trends that we can take and use in our own life! The military is an obvious choice to study and learn from from a strategy and discipline standpoint.

That's why I invited my good friend Ian Lenny on the show today to discuss his military experience, share some good stories with us, and give us some of the best habits and routines he now uses in civilian life!

We here at DLDNation preach discpline a lot and it's for a good reason. We care about your health and your future and today's episode will help you in all areas!

Time Stamps:

(3:07) Ian's Background

(4:47) Shameless Rabbit Holes Plug

(7:40) Grit by Angela Duckworth

(13:08) Overseas Days

(21:50) Stress and Macros

(26:45) Eustress vs Distress

(33:15) Patience

(35:20) Hurricane Story Context

(43:38) Taunting vs Encouragement

(47:00) Book Recommendations

(50:10) Where to Find Ian