Evolving Thoughts

After a little time away from social media, I give a brief summary of the big steps that I have taken in my personally and professional life, leading me to move to Austin, TX. 

Ricky Stanzi is a former NFL QB turned movement coach. He played college football at Iowa and started to pursue the understanding of human movement as he transitioned into the NFL. He’s been studying movement since 2011 and is currently teaching the curriculum for the GOATA Locomotive System. 

On this episode we discuss:

• Rick’s NFL background and how his experience in high-level gyms influenced his body, mechanics, and injuries
• The fundamental patterns of GOATA movement, locomotion and proper mechanics and, in opposition, WOATA patterns that lead to acute and chronic mechanisms of injury
• My background in GOATA, have I have consumed and understood it, and how I apply it into my lifestyle and exercise routines
• How your lifestyle and resting postures patterns reflect and influence movement patterns, as exemplified in indigenous cultures vs. modern postures
• GOATA strength vs. WOATA Strength and their effects on the body
• A detailed description of what the “bow” and “corner” is 
• Rick’s views on minimalist footwear, cleats, and the surfaces that we walk, run and workout on

GOATA website 

Subscription Based GOATA Training 

GOATA Bow and Corner Exercise

Twitter thread on GOATA 

Stoked to share my latest interview with my dear friend and fellow Coach Rob Carney of Whole Health Connections

In this episode we converse about:

• Rob’s experience in Thailand, what he gained from the experience, the major differences and what not speaking the native language taught him about communication and connection to those around him
• The impact of stress, acute and chronic, on our mind, body and spirit, and how we approach daily stress to come back stronger, happier and healthier
• Different ways Rob and I approach common tasks such as our daily technology use, engaging in solitude, taking walks outside, and boredom
• Rob and my fascination with the nuance of agriculture in terms of growing plants, soil health, animal husbandry and the importance of the inputs into our food to determine the quality of what we consume
• The incredible physical, mental and emotional benefits of gardening and growing your own food (or houseplants)
• Our thoughts on setting goals in life and running experiments to get the things you want in life in a effective and prosperous manner

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On this Episode of Evolution and Integration, I discuss the concept of nature vs nurture and how the various types of stress in our environment, from the food we eat, how we breathe, how we move and the shoes we wear affects our physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Listen to this solo episode where I talk about health, the rona, what is currently going on in the US, pharmaceutical companies and the jab. Enjoy and share 

On this episode, I detail the recent shift in my own journey towards self-mastery and what that will look like, in my brand, content creation and coaching. 

Short, sweet and to the point. 

In this episode, I speak with  one of my dearest and well-respected friends and fellow practitioner and coach Xavi D. of @organic_health_movement

Beginning at the age of 14 while struggling with morbid obesity, emotional co-dependency, and addiction, which led him on the journey of personal development. Ultimately triumphing through the obstacles that hold most aspiring self masters back from confidently allowing their inner-child to fly high with firey joy.

He believes that each of us has the capacity to transform this planet - to help heal our ecosystems, contribute to the rectifying the chasm of socioeconomic inequality, and create unity through inspired action. 

It all begins with laughter, joy, and fun.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The reason for this conversation, where it stemmed from and where we will be going with this conversation
• What true masculinity means to both of us, where our modern idea of it falls short, and how we both seek to integrate what it means to be a man with our aspirations
• The importance of proper fatherhood, why it's important and how not having the biological father involved in  childhood can negatively effect kids later in adulthood
• Our experiences with intimate relationships in regards to both of us currently having masculine women in our lives, and how we approach relationships in general

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On this episode I had the pleasure to speak with Edward Troise of ET Strength

Edward Troise is a health & fitness pioneer who had an early start to his journey at the age of 13. His brand, ET Strength, is the culmination of over 14 years of study, application, and life-experience. Between a very unhealthy childhood and a long list of catastrophic injuries, Edward has paved his way to a robust understanding of the Mind and Body. 

Using simple, yet comprehensive fitness programming, as well as practical lifestyle and nutrition advice, Edward gives his clients the tools they need to achieve sustainable health goals, and a body that is pain free. Based in Sedona, Arizona he works with clients in person, and online. 

Edward is most known on the internet for his proficiency, and guidance in Rope Flow. Rope Flow is a unique, and rapidly growing modality in the fitness world. The Rope is the foundation for all of Edwards clients, and he is on a mission to spread Rope Flow world-wide to as many people as possible. Follow him on IG, YouTube and at his website to learn more.

In this episode we dive into topics such as:

• Edward's developmental background, highlighting his struggles as a boy, personal struggles with weight, and various serious physical injuries that he had to overcome
• What it mean's to be a father, how it's changed his purpose, worldview, and how the new sense of responsibility has radically changed his life for the better
• A deep dive into Edward's traumatic leg injury and how that suffering and pain created the opportunity for his  spiritual, physical and emotional growth 
•  The Weck Method principles of moving efficiently and effectively through space, as Edward see's them, improving your athleticism and function while reducing pain 
• The WHY behind "Rope Rolling" and how you can implement it into your movement practice to upgrade your nervous system, enhance your athleticism and find flow in your life. 

Link to Edwards Instagram 

Link to Edwards Website

Link for 50% off Edward's Rope Flow Foundations Course
And holy crap is that an incredible deal...

This week's episode is with my good friend and fellow coach Reese Jones:

Wise beyond his years and instinctually described as a ‘Pioneer’ by Kathy Kolbe, the world’s leading authority on human instincts, Reese continues to defy convention, challenge himself physically and mentally, make the world a better place by coaching people into congruence, and consulting/training audiology practices. Reese’s vision is to reduce as much unnecessary suffering as possible. His impact on the world includes:

• Helping hundreds of seniors hear better through the medical treatment of hearing loss
• Training dozens of audiology practices on how to better treat their patients
• Earning his Masters in NLP, Hypnotherapy, and Mental and Emotional Release Techniques
• Becoming a Certified Kolbe Consultant, and assessment to help people own and understand their natural instincts
• Getting his 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification to expand his spirituality
• Coaching dozens of people in their 20s to become aware of what’s going on in their minds and guiding them to harmony.

We dive into topics like:

• Reese's unique and enlightening story of high school failures, depression, suicide, and rehabilitation which led to his passion for deep personal and professional development 
• What is Neuro Linguistic Programming, practical examples of it, and a universal, yet customizable approach towards working towards success in one's life, starting with releasing past baggage
• How changing your environment and the people you surround yourself with may be one of the most efficient ways to reach your goals and be happy
• The subconscious or unconscious  mind, and how techniques in NLP help address the undercover baggage and trauma that the mind latches onto, to explore and grow into our true potential 
• How to shift your perspective on life and ask better questions to yourself to get deeper, more impactful answers to the chronic problems in your life
• Using your community and "the collective" to ask for help and get new ideas, support and connection to reduce suffering in yourself and those around you 
• A deep dive into Reese's goals around running, ultramarathons, and how he has found inspiration from David Goggins to use his mind as its highest capacity 

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Eddie Madden, born and bred in Boston, MA, refers to himself as the undercover health coach. Eddie spent decades working as a Highschool Football Coach, inner city paving contractor, and bar manager of a busy sports bar. During this time behind the scenes, Eddie earned new degrees in kinesiology and went on to study at the Chek Institute for 5 years. 

While experiencing all the joys and struggles that come with such a journey, including the tragic loss of his sister in 2018, Eddie has emerged on the other side as a self proclaimed “Chef Coach”. Using the hidden wisdom of holistic health, Eddie inspires others to eat healthy and reach for their untapped potential. 

His only mandate is that you don’t take yourself to seriously and have a great time doing it.

We discuss topics such as:

• Eddie's background in manual labor, food & bev, and coaching High School football, and how it shaped him into the man he is today
• The embodiment of the teacher and how Eddie and I have developed our capacity to honor progress as well as suffering and to help others do the same
• The process of cultivating a greater awareness and appreciation for nutrition, animal husbandry, the soil and the food industry as a whole
• The epidemic of disconnection running amuck in our society and how to approach life holistically
• The importance of oral health and it's connection to the body and mind as the gateway to digestion and assimilation
• Our thoughts on America, the systems that support it and their current states in the year 2021
• The in-person and virtual community of Ice and Iron that  Eddie and his friends created to bring more awareness and holistic health to the world

Find Eddie on Instagram @chef_coach__madden

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