Brandon & Koty break down the basics of communication including the difference between hearing and listening, over/under communicating, and the importance of being able to have tough conversations the correct way. Enjoy!

0:45 - Thank you to all who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms today

2:15 - The importance of communication, even in our own lives

8:20 - The art of miscommunication 

14:00 - the difference between under communicating and over communicating 

21:00 - The power and importance of having difficult conversations

27:25 - “Everyones first reaction in tough conversations is to get defensive”

46:00 - We communicate with someone almost everyday, us those opportunities to better your communication skills

After Koty explains his recent frustrations on the road and we discuss the lack of awareness in drivers, the conversation turns to the difference between expectation and entitlement. With the word entitlement being thrown around more than it ever has been, we try to point out the conceptual differences between the two. Enjoy!

0:40 - The awareness talk regarding Koty’s recent driving experiences

7:35 - How mindless we have become on the roads 

11:00 - Now take motorcycles on the road into consideration, coming from 2 riders

15:00 - Brandon’s 2 experiences that had the same issue but different risk levels

21:00 - What is the difference between expectation and entitlement

25:10 - The Chick-fil-a example of entitlement

32:00 - The answer is GRATITUDE 

39:00 - “You’re conscious ability to look inward is very important”

42:00 - “Dedication = Hard work + Patience"

50:30 - “Like always…”

Day after day, life throws as much as it can at each of us with no kind of warning. In this episode we talk about how plans never seem to go exactly how we would like and how to push through when they don't. We bounce around a lot so be prepared! 

0:00 - “Thanks for listening to GB podcasting!”

2:30 - ’Tis the season to put your head down and grind!

4:00 - The unpredictable thing we call life and how priorities fit in

9:40 - How the change in seasons play into all everything we as people do, along with everything else

12:40 - “It’s Being!”

14:40 - “Find a way to make that happen”

20:38 - “Its scalable”. Figure out how and utilize it!

23:00 - “Things in life that are important to you will show”

26:00 - Adaptability is key!

32:00 - “With love, encouragement, and character intact, a human being can be resilient beyond imagining”

35:00 - What we have taken from 15 episodes of Genuine Being

After introducing the situation that started the original conversation, we introduce Ferdinand the bull! We talk about how although the means in which we grow and harvest meat for our own consumption hasn't changed, the overall public opinion and awareness has. The conversation bounces around a little so enjoy!

0:00 - “Welcome everybody”

0:55 - “That poor damned ol’ Ferdinand”

5:15 - The reality of where our meat comes from

6:32 - The purpose and meaning behind harvesting meat from animals

19:10 - How times have change regarding means of meat eating

23:50 - “How far out of touch we are with our lifestyle”

28:00 - Creating a healthy respect for the value of meat attained from taking the life of an animal 

32:00 - Our respect for Ferdinands owner 

43:00 - “ Better to understand it, than to live in ignorance”

Back for episode 13 to talk about goals! Everything from their downfall to their necessity, we break down goals and a few crucial steps needed to give yourself the best chance at smashing your own! 

0:00 - “Thanks for tuning in”

3:36 - “The new years resolution of goal setting”

4:20 - “Its motivation not drive”

7:00 - Goals being measured for the wrong reasons

10:00 - Accountability 

13:40 - Steps that must be taken to properly set goals

14:30 - Step 1

16:30 - Step 2

18:50 - Step 3

23:00 - Smash goals by being crazy but safe 

25:30 - People “failing” based on false expectations

29:30 - Cookie Jar Technique 

30:00 - Our own new personal goals

38:45 - Final thoughts

Koty and Brandon sit down with intellectual Amber Anderson Holbert! Amber is a personal trainer, bassist for Honeylicious, and yoga instructor. In this episode we discuss our very first yoga experience, taught by Amber, and every thing from life and love, to the pursuit of happiness! 

0:00 - *Clears throat*

0:41 - Recap on Yoga with Amber

16:20 - Amber’s musical career

21:00 - “Seeking to be in the present moment”

25:25 - “What inspired the launch of Genuine Being?”

31:00 - The prison yoga project

33:40 -  Holding space in conversation as well as life

36:40 - “Our brains are literally programmed to go to the negative first”

39:00 - Discovering the layers to life

47:15 - NC potentially changing the grade scale

52:00 - The many forms of currency

1:00:00 - “Words matter so much” as well as the delivery of the words

1:07:00 - The power of a pause and/or silence

1:11:00 - How each of us recharge differently 

1:17:00 - Grounding, partnership & the art of disagreement 

1:30:00 - Uncomfortableness, the age excuses, and Amber’s thoughts on our episode length

1:46:00 - Salutation

"The United States of America aren't so united right now". Our thoughts on the "unspoken war" going on in America! 

0:00 - “We’re at war, man!”

5:20 - “When did it become you’re either right, or you’re left?”

14:12 - The instigation by the media

21:00 - “Be meaningful rather than choosing what is expedient”

25:20 - “There are already enough problems in the world as is, be the solution”

28:00 - Closing thoughts on the importance of mindfulness

Welcome to the very first Mini Series of Genuine Being Podcasting! This one is all about our take on a new experience to both of us, yoga! Let us know what you think of the Mini Series idea!

0:00 - And we are live!

1:36 - Introducing the mini series

2:50 - Our first yoga experience

12:55 - Things we liked, things we didn’t

15:10 - An old coach and his insight with childhood basketball

19:40 - Theme of celebration

35:20 - Salutation

Bobby Staton makes his Genuine Being debut with a conversation to introduce himself and analyze the vast potential  in social media as well as some troubling issues. Bobby brings an interesting aspect to the conversation with his young age and experience with social media. Plus, take a closer look at our "roots" with Brandon's younger brother.

Enjoy! 

0:00 - Music Intro

2:00 - "Online" by Brad Paisley epic foreshadowing 

7:10 - "Comparison is the thief of joy" - Teddy Roosevelt 

16:16 - Introducing advertising to social media

24:00 - Addressing the negative aspects of social media 

30:00 - How our childhood was slightly different

37:00 - Bobby's issue with social media & the "Keeping up with the Kardashians" mentality

46:30 - Moving on to positive things about social media

47:15 - The power of a cruise over Christmas

56:30 - @karmagawa leading by example

1:01:15 - Creating a filter that exposes you to the right content

1:16:10 - What could social media become? 

1:20:45 - Bobby's gaming skill, step back from technology, and final social media advise

1:37:00 - Unfortunately, there are asshole people out there, don't let them bring you down

1:41:00 - Final thoughts and comments

Thanks for listening!

On this episode Koty and Brandon sit down with long time friend and fitness guru Garrett Moore. The relationship started at a young age and after high school Garrett attended Western Carolina University with Brandon. The conversation bounces around all aspects of health and nutrition including Garrett's insane diet and exercise program leading into his upcoming physique competition. Enjoy!

00:00 - "Yo!"

08:10 - Garrett's upcoming Classic Physique Competition 

11:20 - Difference in our current diets

15:20 - *Discussion got flipped around, intermittent fasting lowers igf-1 production which is associated with aging and a variety of diseases*

19:00 - The lovely but hypocritical Planet Fitness

30:00 - Advantages to putting yourself in a competitive environment

42:30 - Not all carbohydrates are the same

51:50 - Change is hard, expect it, conquer it

59:40 - Use our habitual nature as a useful tool

1:07:30 - Garrett's Lift University 

1:25:18 - Garrett's Concern for Koty's health 

Thanks for listening!