The Michael Caz Podcast

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The Power of Intention and Visualization Oct 29, 2018

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On this week's podcast we welcome the battle rope guru, Aaron Guyett. Aaron is a man who wears many hats including fitness instructor, business owner and Marine Corps Staff Sergeant. In this episode we'll be getting into leadership, mindset shifts and how to create a vision to get exactly what you want out of life. Tune in to learn more about how Aaron used neuroplasticity training to achieve 90 percent of his greatest accomplishments in life.

Topics:

02:00 – Aaron's definition of leadership

20:50 – "VIM"

26:10 – Creating a vision

30:45 – Neuroplasticity training

35:00 – Myths about leadership

42:40 – "The goal is not the goal"

Links:

thespecialforcesexperience.com

Instagram

leaderofleaders.org

battleropes.org

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How To Beat Fraser ft. Patrick Vellner Oct 22, 2018

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CrossFit is evolving, and so is three-time CrossFit Games athlete Patrick Vellner. This week, he joins the Brute Podcast to discuss his mind shift in the sport, why he may be one of the only athletes that can beat Mat Fraser and some of the new changes to the CrossFit community.

Topics:

05:10 – Life before CrossFit

16:30 – Accidentally qualifying for the CrossFit Games

24:30 – Mind shift from 2017 to 2018

40:00 – New announcements in CrossFit

56:00 – Balancing life and CrossFit

Links:

Instagram

Twitter

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6 Steps For Personal Development ft. Adee Cazayoux Oct 15, 2018

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Adee Cazayoux, founder of Working Against Gravity, makes her third appearance on the Brute Podcast this week to talk about personal development. In this episode, Adee talks about building courage, maintaining accountability and what it means to develop yourself from within. Listen along and get an honest look at self-improvement with her six questions to make you think, break out of the ordinary cycle and reach the next level in life.

If you enjoyed this episode, catch up with all things Adee and be sure to check out episodes 148 and 162 of the Brute Podcast.

Topics:

01:10 – What is personal development?

09:25 – Myths of personal development

21:50 – How to build courage & accountability

28:40 – Integrity made simple

38:25 – Tips for developing yourself

47:00 – Building self-awareness

51:15 – Six questions to find your next breakthrough

Links:

Working Against Gravity

Adee Cazayoux

Michael Cazayoux

Books:

Daring Greatly – Brene Brown

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Lessons On Grit, Performance, and Perseverance with Rachel Balkovec Oct 08, 2018

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Rachel Balkovec, the first female strength and conditioning coach in professional baseball, makes her second appearance on the Brute Podcast this week! Rachel grew up adamant to break out of her comfort zone, and shares her tips for personal and professional development, like falling in love with the process rather than the outcome.

Listen this week to understand why this passionate coach thinks you should support the people around you minimally, as well as her personal coaching philosophies you can adapt into your lifestyle.

Topics:

04:00 – Intentional vs. unintentional growth

13:15 – Mentors & coaching

22:06 – Defining a good coach

39:00 – "Minimally supporting others"

47:30 – Performance Pyramid

51:15 – Coaching methods

Links:

Instagram

rachelbalkovec.com

Books:

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance – Duckworth

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Why We Over Eat ft. "The Hungry Brain" Author, Dr. Stephan Guyenet Oct 01, 2018

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Dr. Stephan Guyenet is on the Brute Podcast this week to dive into his book, The Hungry Brain. Hunger is one of the strongest biological influencers for survival in all species, but is it a physical or mental need?

Tune in as host Michael Cazayoux and Dr. Guyenet define hunger, how it influences decisions and how to hack the process in order to take control of cravings and improve eating behavior.

Topics:

06:35 – Eating behavior

14:50 – What is hunger?

20:04 – Fasting & calorie restriction

38:45 – Sleep, stress and hunger

42:00 – Making a change in your eating

55:30 – Food choices for children

Links:

www.stephanguyenet.com

Twitter

Books:

The Hungry Brain – Guyenet

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Lifestyle Design with Carl Paoli Sep 24, 2018

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One of the original CrossFit gymnastics experts, Carl Paoli, makes an appearance on the Brute Podcast this week, but instead of talking shop, Carl gets into some of his more recent accolades in lifestyle coaching.

Carl shares his best tips for designing the life of your dreams, controlling your emotions and taking charge of creating your own reality. There's a lot to be said about taking an active effort in pursuing your biggest passions, and this episode's purpose is to guide you on the path to creating the life you've always wanted.

Topics:

13:50 – Courage & authenticity

18:30 – 2013 hiatus & lessons learned

26:40 – Lifestyle design/life coaching

39:00 – Labeling emotions

56:50 – Creating a lifestyle

Links:

freestyleconnection.com

Freestyle Connection

Carl Paoli

YouTube

Books:

Free+Style: Maximize Sport & Life Performance with 4 Basic Movements – Paoli

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How To Pick Your Programs ft. Sean Pastuch Sep 17, 2018

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When it comes to competing, there's a lot to be said about choosing the right coach. Dr. Sean Pastuch, the founder of ActiveLifeRX, joins Michael this week to help identify the four steps needed for finding a coach, choosing a program and reaching your full potential.

If fitness is your passion or your job, then this episode will help you go the extra mile as Dr. Pastuch dives deep into program goals, different styles of programming and the dynamic between staying healthy and competing at a high level.

Topics:

06:00 – Goals of your program

15:13 – Does the "best" program exist?

22:43 – Periodization in programming

32:13 – Different styles of training programs

56:00 – Staying healthy & competing at a high level

58:13 – 4 steps to reach your potential

Links:

ActiveLifeRX

Instagram

Pick Your Program

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Muscle and Strength Pyramids ft. Dr Eric Helms Sep 10, 2018

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Eric Helms, author of The Muscle and Strength Pyramid, joins Michael Cazayoux on the Brute podcast to discuss exercise and nutrition science. Whether you're eating for competition, physique or longevity, Helms' Ph.D.-certified advice can help you reach your goals. Helms also covers popular nutrition topics such as flexible dieting, keto and high-carb diets. Grab your favorite snack and enjoy the show!

Topics:

24:10 – The Muscle and Strength Pyramid

42:50 – What your clients want vs. what they need

47:30 – Nutrition Pyramid

58:20 – Manage stress

1:03:40 – Keto diet

1:13:00 – High-carb dieting

1:19:30 – Resources on nutrition coaching

Links:

Books:

Deep Work – Newport

Muscle And Strength Nutrition Pyramid – Helms

Reviews:

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How To Go From Trainer To Coach with Mike Bledsoe Sep 03, 2018

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CEO of the Shrugged Collective Podcast, Mike Bledsoe, is on the Brute Podcast this week to talk about his evolution in the fitness industry. He plunges into the difference between a coach and a trainer, what it takes to create better leaders and coaches, and how to start seeing better results with your clients.

Be sure to check out his Strong Coach Podcast series for more tips on how to build trust and become a better coach!

Topics:

03:20 – Trainer vs. Coach

17:20 – Mike's evolution in the fitness world

37:00 – Goals & obstacles

48:12 – Breathwork & mental toughness

1:06:40 – Coaching coaches

Links:

Thestrongcoach.com

The Strong Coach Podcast

Instagram

Reviews:

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Brain Training with Trevor Moawad Aug 27, 2018

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Trevor Moawad, a top sports psychologist, joins the Brute Podcast this week to talk about his work with Seattle Seahawks' quarterback Russell Wilson. The thought leader and mental conditioning coach was also known as the "brain trainer" for the University of Alabama football team and discusses how to eliminate negativity and create a more neutral thought process.

Topics:

06:50 - College football

13:00 - Neutral thinking

40:00 - Challenge vs. Threat

1:02:40 - Embracing uncertainty

Links:

I Am Not Your Guru - Netflix

Trace Me App

Books:

You're Nature's Greatest Miracle - Moawad

Reviews:

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