The Michael Caz Podcast

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Life Lessons From The Powerlifting Legend Jim Wendler Apr 23, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I'm interviewing a Powerlifting legend, Jim Wendler. At his best Jim had a 1000lb squat, 675lb bench and 700lb deadlift, weighing in at 275lb. Jim is also the creator of the 5/3/1 method, one of the most successful strength programs to date. In this episode we get into his early days at University of Arizona Football, lifting, training, competing, and of course coaching. Jim is a great story teller so it was definitely a pleasure to hear him get into some topics like why he created the 5/3/1 method and the importance of keeping things simple in life and in training in order to become a true master. Enjoy the show.

Topics of discussion:

03:10 - Early NSCCA days

08:00 - "The walk on"

16:24 - Meeting Dave Tate (Elite FTS)

22:30 - Wendler 5/3/1

34:15 - "Keep it simple stupid!"

45:40 - Programming for youth athletes

52:50 - The Wendler train

1:05:35 - Creating true freedom

Links:

Webpage

Instagram

Twitter

Books:

Mystic River - Dennis Lehane

Gone Baby Gone - Dennis Lehane

The Fermata - Baker

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Active Meditation, Ego, and Self-Empowerment with Elliott Hulse Apr 16, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I'm speaking with YouTube superstar, Elliott Hulse. You may already know him from his "Yo Elliott" YouTube videos, or his on growing affiliate gym, Strength Camp, but if not, then you're in for a real treat. In this episode we cover all aspects of Elliott's career, from living in a basement, to meeting his mentor Paul Chek, active meditation, holistic training, and his relentless approach to life in general. Elliott is a huge inspiration. His words preach wisdom and his ideas are reinvigorating to say the least, it was a true honor to have him as a guest on the podcast. Enjoy the show.

Topics:

03:50 - Early YouTube life

08:20 - Influence from Paul Chek

12:50 - Osho Active Meditation

24:15 - Masculinity & Femininity

31:00 - Evolution of age

43:30 - Elliott's daily structure

45:50 - Transmutation & mindfulness

47:30 - Self-awareness

Links:

Website

YouTube Channel

Strength Camp

Books:

The Way of the Superior Man - Deida

Mind On Fire - Emerson

The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson - Emerson

Reviews:

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How To Become Ultra Spiritual With JP Sears Apr 09, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I'm speaking with life coach and YouTube sensation, JP Sears. JP has become very popular amongst the YouTube community for his satirical humor on new age fads and "how to become ultra spiritual". In this episode we uncover the meaning of authenticity, digesting our emotions and combining humor with healing. Be sure to check out his book and YouTube channel below! Enjoy the show.

Topics:

04:45 - Working with Paul Chek

12:54 - Authenticity

28:28 - Digesting emotions

40:10 - Competitive spirituality

46:30 - Letting go of negative energy and emotions

50:45 - Reinvigorating your life

55:25 - Breaking down beliefs through laughter

1:00:15 - Ambition

Links:

Awaken With JP

YouTube Channel

Instagram

Books:

Conversations With God: Book 1 - Walsch

How To Be Ultra Spiritual - Sears

Reviews:

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Gymnastics Programming 101 With Nick Sorrel Apr 02, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I'm speaking with the gymnastics doctor, Nick Sorrel. In this episode we talk about the release of our newest program, Brute Gymnastics and the overarching philosophy behind Nick's design. This is a great chance to hear more about the specifics of the program and an opportunity to get an inside look of a genius at work. We'll be getting into program design, what to expect from the program, and the importance of body awareness and perfecting form. Be sure to check it out! Enjoy the show.

Topics:

05:29 - Brute gymnastics program design

13:30 - Body awareness and perfecting form

19:20 - Philosophy of mastering the basics

21:45 - Breaking down the Brute Gymnastics program

30:33 - Dissecting the program structure

38:15 - Common questions about the program

42:38 - Why more is not always better

50:15 - What to expect from the program

Links:

Brute Strength Training

Reviews:

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Tools For Building Better Relationships With Misbah Haque and Dr. Megan Kaden Mar 26, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I got the chance to catch up with Misbah Haque and Dr. Megan Kaden as we dive into one of my favorite topics, the psychology of human connection and relationships. Does your sense of "self" seem to disappear when you're in a relationship? How do you balance the two? We'll be answering these questions and more, including growing together vs growing as an individual, how to practice good conflict resolution and ultimately, how to motivate people through change and how we can use that to become a better coach, friend, and/or partner. Enjoy the show.

Topics:

04:17 - Psychology and relationships

08:15 - Relationships: the individual vs the couple

13:38 - Blame & accountability in relationships

21:30 - Good habits for conflict resolution

31:30 - Connection, sex, and desire

47:33 - Breaking the stigmas about therapy

53:18 - The Art and Science of Connection

1:08:50 - Ownership of our emotions

Links:

TheAirborneMind.com

Airborne Mind Podcast

The Art and Science of Connection: Mini Course

@airbornemind

@drmegankaden

Books:

Mating In Captivity - Perel

The Way Of The Superior Man - Deida

Reviews:

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Program Your Mind For Improved Performance And Greater Self Awareness Mar 19, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast, I will be speaking with my good friend Michael Gervais. In this episode we get into mindfulness, improving your focus, and how to re-program your brain for success. Michael is one of the best in the world at what he does and having him appear on our show for the second time is a true honor. If you really like the topics on this episode be sure to check out our first talk on Episode 52. Enjoy the show.

Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503

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Topics of discussion:

03:30 - Working with Olympic athletes

07:27 - Managing the levels of pressure

10:30 - Programming your mental "software"

21:25 - Improving internal motivation

25:50 - Pillars of mindfulness

32:01 - Change your relationship with failure

36:40 - Is confidence overrated?

41:00 - Choosing good thoughts

49:25 - 3 practices to add to your morning routine

Links:

Instagram

Twitter

Finding Mastery Podcast

Compete To Create

Books:

Deep Work - Newport

The Way of the Champion - Lynch & Huang

Man's Search For Meaning - Frankl

Reviews:

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Functional Medicine And Nutrition For Longevity w/ Julie Foucher Mar 12, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I'm speaking with Julie Foucher. Not only is she a multiple-time Games athlete who finished 2nd in 2012, but she's also a medical doctor in residency. In this episode we cover everything from her competitive career and what it was like balancing Games training and medical school, to functional medicine and the top 4 supplements you should be taking. Enjoy the show.

Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503

Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc.

Topics of discussion:

04:13 - Retiring from CrossFit

10:26 - Balancing training and Medical School

14:10 - A look inside the Healthcare System

18:03 - Functional Medicine

33:30 - Nutrition, Macros, and Quantity vs. Quality

41:41 - Inclusion vs Exclusion in your diet

49:30 - Supplements

Links:

Instagram

juliefoucher.com trainwithjuliefoucher.com

Podcast Puori Supplements

Books:

The Language of God - Collins

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up - Kondo

Reviews:

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The "Secrets" To Athletic Development w/ Mike Robertson Mar 05, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast it is my honor to host an OG in the Strength & Conditioning community, Mike Robertson. Mike had a big influence early in my career as a Strength Coach at Southern Utah State University. Whether you're a coach, or an aspiring athlete, this one's got something for you. In this episode we'll be getting into program design, athletic development, and the right way to train your core. Enjoy the show.

Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503

Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc.

Topics of discussion:

05:05 - Social Media & Fitness

13:10 - Serial Batching

17:18 - Athlete buy-in

28:40 - Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

35:03 - Anti-Core training

40:08 - Spinal mobility

49:30 - Program design

Links:

Robertson Training Systems

Instagram

Physical Preparation 101

T-Nation Articles

Freedom App

Simple Strength Program - Phase 1, Phase 2

Books:

The Slight Edge - Olson

The Obstacle Is The Way - Holiday

Reviews:

If you LOVE this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.

Take Your Gym Business To The Next Level with Markus Gerszi Feb 26, 2018

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Meet my business mentor, Markus Gerzi. I first met Markus at a business seminar and since then he's become one of my biggest influences in operating a business. Are you a gym/ business owner? In this episode we talk about Markus' company, Gymwright, a platform that helps gym owners build better businesses. We'll be getting into some of the common myths of being an entrepreneur, misconceptions about owning your own business, and finally his methodologies for experiencing growth, improving customer retention, and learning how to delegate.

Enjoy the show.

Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503

Got any questions about training, nutrition, mindset, programming, business, etc.? Leave us a voicemail and my guest and I will answer back in a future episode.

Topics of discussion:

[04:00] - Life Cycle Strategy

[10:10] - Creating an automation system for your gym/ business

[12:04] - Life Cycle Marketing software

[16:30] - Initial client assessment

[33:54] - Misconceptions on the meaning of Quality

[53:00] - Creating retention

[1:05:49] - Starting your gym/ business

[1:11:37] - Delegating and outsourcing in your business

Links:

Gymwright

The Network

Instagram

The E-Myth by M. Gerber

Reviews:

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Developing A Competitive Mindset with Emily Abbott Feb 19, 2018

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This week on the Brute Strength Podcast I'll be interviewing a four-time CrossFit Games veteran, and total bad ass, Emily Abbott. Emily trains out of MOST Physical Preparation in Calgary, Alberta and has been a dominant force in Canada West since 2014. In this episode we'll get a more in-depth look into the life of Abbott and getting into things like finding your divine flow, goals vs. intentions, and training less to gain more. Enjoy the show.

Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503

Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc.

Topics of discussion:

01:40 - The story behind Emily's tattoos

04:50 - Testing your ethics

08:50 - Intentions vs. goal setting

14:12 - Emily's style of leadership

17:25 - Awakening to your life's purpose

22:54 - Increasing self-awareness

29:00 - Defining "Embodiment"

33:35 - Training less, gaining more

39:00 - Getting an edge on the competition

46:54 - Breaking the phone addiction

53:10 - Advice for athletes preparing for the Open

56:04 - Developing a competitive mindset

Links:

Awakening to Your Life's Purpose - Tolle

Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals - Halvorson

Pussy: A Reclamation - Thomashauer

@abbott.the.red - Instagram

Reviews:

If you LOVE this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.

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