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Finding Your Mission and Breaking Up With Your Old Self / CLASSIC Jan 01, 2022

Show notes

Joe - "You woke up one day and you were like, 'I'm done, I'm not going to the bar?'"

Anders Varner - "Yeah, it was, like, pretty much exactly like that."

In this episode, we look back to some classic episodes to help you figure out your mission going into the new year and letting go of your negative lifestyle. In this episode you'll learn…

Understand why you're doing what you're doing and that you have to love it Figure out your mission and your "Grand Vision" Importance of breaking up with your old self so you're not held down You have to move forward

If you want to watch the full episodes,

Athlete, Model, Mother, and Guru Gabby Reece talks with Spartan Race founder Joe Desena - https://youtu.be/JOsRMmWhSXo

The Excuse Destroyer - Jonathan Lopez and Joe De Sena - https://youtu.be/OPrwhqxB-VI

Barbell Collective's Anders Varner - Break Up With Yourself - https://youtu.be/4yACk_gZKAM

End Indecisiveness / Spartan WAY 059 - https://youtu.be/Zu9j9OjByp8

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CREDITS:

Producer: Lake Watters

Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena

Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye

Sr Producer: Marion Abrams

Life Keeps Getting Better, April Lauren pt 2 / DEKA Dec 30, 2021

Show notes

"The thing I think that's true, no matter where you live or who you are, most people in the fitness community are going to cheer for you and push you to be better because they're pushing themselves to be better," says April Lauren, who is on a journey to lose 200 lbs, and to live each day a little brighter than the day before.

Today Yancy and Jarod talk with April Lauren about some advice she has for people to stay on your mission and how to help the people around you succeed in their goals. In this episode, you'll learn:

The things you should and shouldn't say to someone who is on the road to living their healthiest life The excitement looking down the road and envisioning where she'll be when she's reached her goal of losing 200 pounds Importance of having people in your life who encourage you, and being that same person to others around you Being able to keep the right approach and mindset so that when you miss a day it's not a setback

You can check out what April is up to at:

Instagram - @wakeupbright

YouTube - www.youtube.com/aprillauren

Website - www.wakeupbright.com

And check out I-F.I.T Fayetteville on Instagram @ifitfayetteville

Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event:

-Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell

-Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp

-Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT

SPONSORS

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FITAID and ASHOC.

ASHOC Performance Energy, the official energy drink of Spartan Race. Formulated to help you go further, faster. You can save 20% on open heats at all 2021-22 U.S. Spartan OCR events at Spartan.com if you use the code ASHOC20

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FOLLOW SPARTAN UP:

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CREDITS:

Producer: Lake Watters

Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp

Sr Producer: Marion Abrams

Your Brain on Food / Joe De Sena & Dr Uma Naidoo Dec 28, 2021

Show notes

Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and trained Nutrition Specialist, offers simple tips to help you stay on track. She's the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and wrote the best seller "This Is Your Brain on Food." She joins Joe De Sena, founder & CEO of Spartan, on today's episode of the Spartan Up podcast.

"This is Your Brain on Food" https://amzn.to/3pnXXc9

Dr.Uma Naidoo https://umanaidoomd.com/

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FITAID. Race dirty, recover clean with FITAID Sports Recovery Drink. Visit https://www.lifeaidbevco.com/ and enter code SPARTAN30 at checkout to get EXCLUSIVE early access to FITAID's Black Friday 30% off sale.

Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families"

www.spartan.com/10Rules

The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place

Spartan.com/toughbible

Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything

FOLLOW SPARTAN UP:

Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/

Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod

CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them!

6 Ways to Overcome Negative Thoughts / CLASSIC Dec 25, 2021

Show notes

"The thing about negative thoughts, though, is that they can become barriers to us moving forward and achieving the things that we want, when we listen to them. Negative thoughts are a bit, a little bit like seeds, right? We plant them in our brain. But if we attend to them, right? And if we water them through that attention, they will grow and they will spread. So we actually want to work on some different skills, where we take the negative thoughts and we shift them, or transform them, or we move away from them altogether," says Dr. Lara Pence, Spartan's Chief Mind Doctor.

In this episode, we look back to some great episodes for help dealing with negative thoughts so we're prepared going into the New Year. We look to Sal Di Stefano, Nate Carr, and Dr. Lara Pence to help us fight our demons. In this episode you'll learn…

- Impact of training with a negative mindset of yourself instead of a negative one - You don't invite negative thoughts, they just come in. Prepare and train yourself for them - NO means "Next opportunity" - Counter-thinking negative thoughts, acknowledging they are only thoughts, and removing judgment about the thought

If you want to watch the full episodes,

Mind Pump's Sal Di Stefano Will Change the Way You Think About Diet & Exercise - https://youtu.be/4KB__c79XuU

Olympic Wrestler & Coach Nate Carr Explains How to Overcome "NO" ep.017 - https://youtu.be/SdcJVGVI_YM

Letting Go of Negative Thoughts / SPARTAN MIND 045 - https://youtu.be/iIHPJiCNUUA

SPONSORS

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FITAID and Athletic Brewing Company.

Athletic Brewing Company's innovative process allows them to brew great-tasting craft beer without the alcohol. Place an order today at athleticbrewing.com and get free shipping on two six packs or more. New customers can also get 10% off their entire order with code SPARTAN10. Limit one per customer.

SUBSCRIBE:

Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow

YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt

FOLLOW SPARTAN UP:

Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/

Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod

CREDITS:

Producer: Lake Watters

Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena

Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye

Sr Producer: Marion Abrams

Starting her Fitness Journey, April Lauren pt 1 / DEKA Dec 24, 2021

Show notes

"The trajectory of everything, everything that was going on in the world, my emotional state, that if I didn't put my foot down, that I was going to be someone on TV…someone on TV where they're so heavy that they're completely immobile. And I did not want that," says April Lauren, who is on a journey to lose 200 lbs, and to live each day a little brighter than the day before.

Today Yancy and Jarod talk with April Lauren about how she's changing the picture for people who don't know how or where to get started for a healthier lifestyle. In this episode, you'll learn:

- Getting started on the weight loss journey and turning pain from everyday life into motivation to be healthier - Progression is key. Do what you can when getting started and take as many breaks as your body needs - Finding a point of measure

You can check out what April is up to at:

Instagram - @wakeupbright

YouTube - www.youtube.com/aprillauren

Website - www.wakeupbright.com

And check out I-F.I.T Fayetteville on Instagram @ifitfayetteville

Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event:

-Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell

-Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp

-Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT

SPONSORS

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FITAID and Athletic Brewing Company.

SUBSCRIBE:

Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow

YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt

FOLLOW SPARTAN UP:

Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast

Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod

CREDITS:

Producer: Lake Watters

Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp

Sr Producer: Marion Abrams

Learn to Strengthen Your Focus / Joe De Sena & Dr Amishi Jha Dec 21, 2021

Show notes

You can build your capacity for attention and focus, just like you build your muscles. Today's guest Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami and is the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Her work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She joins Joe De Sena, founder & CEO of Spartan, to explain how you can use simple focus exercises, like push ups for the brain, to strengthen your attention, focus, and mental resilience.

Dr Amishi Jha's Book "Peak Mind" https://amzn.to/3snIydy

More about Amishi Jha and her work https://amishi.com/

AND by Athletic Brewing Company. Athletic Brewing Company's innovative process allows them to brew great-tasting craft beer without the alcohol. Place an order today at athleticbrewing.com and get free shipping on two six packs or more. New customers can also get 10% off their entire order with code SPARTAN10. Limit one per customer.

Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families"

www.spartan.com/10Rules

The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place

Spartan.com/toughbible

Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything

FOLLOW SPARTAN UP:

Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/

Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod

CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them!

Getting Back On The Horse / DEKA Dec 18, 2021

Show notes

"Start grading yourself Sunday night. But know, your grade's going to be shxtty, a lot, if you set yourself up for failure," says Yancy Culp, co-host of the DEKA Series.

Today Yancy and Jarod are going to tell you how to get back to your old regimen or begin completely fresh before the new year. In this episode, you'll learn:

- How to overcome the slump you may already be in or that you may get into - You can strive for perfection, but you have to stop to celebrate your progress - Start small and just strive to be 1% better everyday - Why you need to be intentional and set goals

Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event:

-Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell

-Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp

-Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT

SPONSORS

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FITAID and Athletic Brewing Company.

SUBSCRIBE:

Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow

YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt

FOLLOW SPARTAN UP:

Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast

Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod

CREDITS:

Producer: Lake Watters

Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp

Sr Producer: Marion Abrams

What's Really In Your Food? Joe De Sena & The Food Babe Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

The Food Babe, Vani Hari, lived on soda, fast food, and processed food (the typical American diet.) It landed her in a hospital. That's when the research on food ingredients, additives, and chemicals that became "the Food Babe" began. Vani and Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan, share a passion for clean food, even when it has become socially difficult. At the end of the interview, Vani shares a surprising tip for a better diet - turn of the TV!

More About Vani The Food Babe http://foodbabe.com/

Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe/

Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families"

www.spartan.com/10Rules

The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place

Spartan.com/toughbible

Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything

FOLLOW SPARTAN UP:

Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/

Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod

CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them!

Sleep and Resilience / Joe De Sena and Dr. Kirk Parsley Dec 14, 2021

Show notes

Sleep is the platform that all good health sits upon, says Dr. Kirk Parsley. A Navy SEAL who became an MD "Doc Parsley" found that almost all the high-performing patients he worked with had sleep issues. The more he studied it, the more he found out about the importance of sleep for resilience and performance. Today he talks with Joe De Sena, Spartan founder, and CEO, who has always said "I'll sleep when I'm dead." Dr. Parsley lectures worldwide on sleep, wellness, and hormonal optimization and is currently completing a book on sleep and health optimization.

Doc Parsley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kirkparsley/

More about Doc Parsley Docparsley.com

Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families"

www.spartan.com/10Rules

The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place

Spartan.com/toughbible

Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything

FOLLOW SPARTAN UP:

Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/

Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod

CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them!

Building Healthy Feet, with Dr. Emily Splichal / ENDURANCE Dec 11, 2021

Show notes

"The nervous system in the body is very intelligent, and is based off of survival. Which means, it is going to find a way," says Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist & Human Movement Specialist.

Spartan Up Endurance Series host, Johnny Waite, talks with Dr. Emily Splichal about how your feet can be the foundation of opportunity and how to keep them in top condition. In this episode you'll learn about…

- How important your form is, and how to correct yourself before getting injured

- The relationship between your feet, endurance, and energy and how minimal footwear can help

- Building sensory and strength in your feet. We were designed to run long distances, treat your feet like it

- You need to learn to run properly, even with the best shoes for running

Where you can find Dr. Emily Splichal:

Instagram: @dremilydpm

Facebook: facebook.com/dremilysplichaldpm

Website: www.dremilysplichal.com

SPONSOR

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FITAID

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