We're joined by MDV (Matt DellaValle), Chief Fitness Officer of NC Fit and host of The Intro with MDV. Matt has over a decade in the coaching and fitness biz and has helped lead the way in professionalizing the coach with his NO BS approach and level of care for everyone who comes into contact with. 

MDV offers a wealth of knowledge and great perspective on topics like coaching, fitness, trying new things, and personal management. We talk about why the kipping pull up should be prioritized less, what it's like to start jiu jitsu, and how to effectively make time for what's important. 

You're going to enjoy this one!

You can find MDV on instagram @MDV.fit 

OR on his podcast The Intro -> https://open.spotify.com/show/13N38qXK8i7ssQ2Dd0hWEW?si=aR5zKGqcQpSmffwImENa7w&dl_branch=1

Alex is a fellow coach, a business owner, and an Ironman. He lives and breathes around Tulsa Oklahoma and has been in the fitness game for a few years, having started as a personal trainer, before taking over his current business and expanding to group fitness. He's also recently completed an Ironman Triathlon after a period of fasting from all food and water for about 30 days (only eating and drinking before sunrise and after sunset)

Alex has a FUN demeanor about him at all times and genuinely cares for the people he works with, he's a solid coach and has a strong mindset which we dive into on this episode! 

The question we ask today is -> is there an "end" to fulfillment? Is it black and white or is it a process? 

We explore the gray area of life, the act of doing. Doing is the means of reaching fulfillment. Even when you're doing things that are great for you, and joyful, you can feel burnout. Burnout comes from monotony, and it's also a phase. It comes and goes! This happens easily with things like diet and exercise, and then it's easy to fall off. If you work through the burnout and trust the process, you can come out on the other side with great new habits and the lifestyle you actually want!

Share your thoughts with us at @mind.heart.muscle on instagram

Mike Bledsoe is the CEO of The Strong Coach, a mentorship business that helps burnt out and overworked coaches become more fulfilled in their everyday life and their business. 

You might have heard Mike's name if you're been in the CrossFit game for a bit. As the founder of the number one fitness podcast Barbell Shrugged, Mike helped countless coaches and gym owners learn and change the way they do business by introducing them to experts from all across the fitness industry and asking all the right questions. 

As an OG in the business, he's learned a thing or two about success and has redefined what he believes that is over time. Now, he spends more time traveling and creating than he does "working" and he's got the accolades and credit to back it all up. 

We highly suggest you check out the original Barbell Shrugged episodes, and more recently, episodes of The Bledsoe Show, so you can learn from the absolute best in the business. 

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Kate Dowd is a Doctor or Physical Therapy, who runs Metcon Mechanics PT and is a 1:1 Coach, and immersion educator for Active Life. 

Kate lends a unique perspective on being able to manage injuries having dealt with her own injuries and surgeries over the years to repair damage so she can return to sports and the things she enjoys. 

As a doctor, coach, and athlete, Kate offers a lot of useful tools and ideas to help people overcome lots of challenges they face, especially when dealing with pain or being set back by things outside of their control. 

We talk about how to recognize when it's okay to train through pain, when it's time to consult with a doctor, and the mindset necessary to allow change to happen in order to get better. 

You can find Dr. Kate through Active Life Rx and Metcon Mechanics PT

Ron and Matt have the talk that needed to be had. 

After years of experimentation, education, and coaching, it is evident that there are a few key factors affecting people the most in whether or not they will be successful and healthy.

Those factors are:

There's a lot of great discussion in here, and a few different resources are mentioned - 

In upcoming episodes we'll be interviewing the Author of Spark, Dr. John Ratey

We'll also be interviewing Coach and the original host of Barbell Shrugged, Mike Bledsoe

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Rick Alexander returns to the show for a very informative and eye opening discussion about psychology, overcoming fear, politics, endurance sports, and life!

Rick is the author of Burn Your Couch and Ambitious Heroes and Heartache, and the host of the Morning Coffee Podcast. 

From his website:

Rick spent 12 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Combat Medic and has completed multiple ultra-endurance events including a 240 mile run in body armor, to raise money for the children of fallen heroes. As such his work draws on this depth of experience in order to help people craft meaningful lives while in the heat of adversity.

His current work is focused on the intersection of spirituality and psychology. You can hear his ideas on the podcast, Morning Coffee with Rick Alexander which airs Monday through Friday or by checking out his latest book, Ambitious Heroes and Heartache (available in all formats). If you are interested in having Rick speak to your organization or club please send an email to [email protected]. His two current lectures are centered around Cultivating a Meaningful Life and Managing one’s own Psychological Wellness and Mental Health during times of Adversity.

Learn more about Rick on his website https://rickalexander.com/

or on instagram @rickalexander_

Ever say to yourself - "I just need to start" or "I should really ___________(insert that thing you've been putting off" 

Good things come from taking ACTION. 

Action creates MOTIVATION and MOMENTUM. 

Ron and Matt have a quick talk on the topic of taking action and starting in order to get moving and growing.  

If you have a growth mindset it will be easier for you to "just start" because you will be looking for opportunities to improve everywhere, even among the failures and struggles you've yet to overcome. 

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