It All Starts With You

By Michael Sack

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June 12, 2022EP #47 - Learn About Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning Mindset With Andrew Siepka
Strength and conditioning are more than just weight lifting.
It's a full-body workout that includes abdominals, quads, hamstrings, calves, and glutes.
The addition of kettlebells to your routine can help build lean muscle and burn fat.
Kettlebell training can be a challenging workout that is both effective and fun.
Let's hear from our special guest today how this can be beneficial.

Here’s what you will learn today:
Getting to know today’s guest through his answers to the rapid questions

Kettlebell juggling - why is it a great conditioning workout?

Take a look at Andrew’s training

What does Andrew consider from a person before training him with the kettlebell?

Why is taking care of your health the best investment you can ever have

Healthy habits that you can implement to become a healthier individual

The benefits that the Marine Corps gets from mindfulness coaching

Key takeaways
‘One workout’s not gonna make you, but one workout can definitely break you. And then within that, all it takes is one bad exercise to break you.’
‘I’m going to continue to do the work that other people won’t. So I can continue to do the things that other people can’t.’

About Our Guest
Andrew Siepka is the founder of Siepka Ludus.
NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition coach.
He is also a NESTA-certified kettlebell coach focusing on athletic performance for combat sports athletes as well as tactical athletes in combat arms roles in both military and law enforcement.

Get in touch with our guest today:
LinkedIn: Andrew Siepka
Instagram: @siepka_ludus

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June 05, 2022EP #46 Importance and Effects of Nutrition on Your Overall Condition with Joel Jamieson
We know that when you're training for a fight, you have to be in tip-top shape.
But what does that mean?
What are strength and conditioning?
And how does it help you improve your sport?
Well today, we'll answer all of those questions and more with a very special guest.
We'll talk about what strength and conditioning are, what it means for your body and your mind, how they help you prepare for a fight, and how to get started if you need a little guidance!
So listen up—we've got some great stuff for you!

Here’s what you will learn today:
Understanding the correlation of burning of calories to being active and its impact to our health

What are the important factors that you need to know to be able to come up with an effective fitness plan

Understanding the demands of sports is important to becoming an effective coach or effective athlete

How does stress affect and respond to training, health, and performance

How to shut off or regulate the stress response and stress levels

How much of a factor does nutrition play when it comes to regulating stress

Knowing one’s training load, sleep patterns, calorie intake, and burn helps in recovery and the right intervention

The effects of nutrition and HRV (Heart Rate Variability) on our overall condition
Key takeaways:
‘Be mindful that what works for somebody else might not be what's going to work for us.’
‘Plan for the future and act like the future is now because it will be right so you know when you're young you don't really think about the future a whole lot.’

About our Guest Joel Jamieson:
World’s foremost authority on strength conditioning for combat sports

Author of the best-selling book in MMA mixed martial arts and conditioning

A contributing writer to several top magazines

Frequent guest speaker at conferences and seminars all over the world,

worked with and consulted extensively for teams and organizations ranging from the Navy SEALs to Lifetime Fitness and his bio force HR. The system is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, MLS, the NCAA, and more.

Get in touch with our guest today:
Website: https://www.8weeksout.com/articles/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachjoeljamieson/

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May 29, 2022EP #45 - How To Overcome Your Fears and Become A Champion of Your Own Life with Joshua Loya
Join us in today’s episode as we listen to a very special guest - a blind surfing champion and recently awarded a purple-blue belt in Jiu Jitsu. Learn from his valuable life lessons of adventure, fun, and overcoming his fear, and disabilities.
In this episode, you will learn:
Joshua’s childhood and his love of adventure

What made him decide to do martial arts and surfing despite the risk

What was his life like from doing martial arts to surfing, and to being a stand-up comedian

The idea of the value of experience

His process of facing his fears

What is effortless intentionality - putting an effort into something you’re doing vs just doing that thing
Key takeaways
‘You don’t become courageous without doing things that scare you.’ - Joshua Loya
‘Stop living for other people. Do the things that make you happy. Forget the preconceptions that you have. Just live authentically and enjoy the present moment.’ - Joshua Loya

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Blind surfing champion, professional adventurer, martial artist, and comedian in exile. Uncomfortably honest about religion and mental health.
Uncomfortably honest about religion and mental health.
He lost his eyesight at the age of 15 but that did not stop him from accomplishing the things he love and accomplished to date.

Get in touch with our guest today:
Instagram: @joshuathejedi
Facebook: @joshuathejedi

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May 22, 2022EP #44 - Developing Oneself Through Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, Mindfulness, and Natural Movement with Antonio Lauro
In today's episode, we will meet the founder of The Academy of Grounding.
The academy focuses on developing oneself through Jiu Jitsu, yoga, mindfulness, and natural movement.
Let's all join and learn how these traditional practices can help change one’s life for the best.
You'll learn from this episode:
Get to know Antonio's childhood, and how surfing and Jiu Jitsu influenced him to remain a better person and avoid bullying

How surfing compliments Jiu Jitsu. Surfing teaches the same skills, including balance, coordination, flexibility, breathing, and focus. These are all crucial attributes for Jiu Jitsu training.

How he teaches Jiu Jitsu in Bali Indonesia under the Grace Shemitah Academy

Coming to Australia and founding his academy wherein Jiu Jitsu is taught in combination with yoga

'When your body is getting well your mind is getting better.' - Antonio Lauro
‘My dream is to one of my black belts was to replicate what we did and keep helping people.’ - Antonio Lauro

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Professor Antonio Lauro is the co-founder of The Academy of Grounding together with Kory McAvoy
The academy of grounding burst into being in 2016 but has been a concept in development for many years.
With very humble ambitions on arrival in Australia, Antonio Lauro began by opening his garage door and teaching students and white belts traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, just as he had learned it from the Gracie family in his homeland.
As a 48-year-old father of three, he draws on a lifetime of healthy living and strong family values to teach others the purest form of gentle art.
It is Antonio Lauro and Kory's dream to continue to bring many inspiring teachers, retreats, and workshops to help the community grow, learn and live balanced happy lives.

Get in touch with our guest today:
Instagram: @antonio_lauro99
Website: www.theacademyofgrounding.com

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May 15, 2022EP #43 - The Power of Nutrition and Performance Techniques to Level Up your Health - with BJJ Strength and Conditioning Coach Cory Duffy
In today's exciting episode, our special guest talks about nutrition and all the good stuff that makes a healthy lifestyle.
Gain insights from the phenomenal Coach Cory Duffy about his master techniques on Strength and Conditioning to achieve amazing health and longevity--and he assures you this is FUN stuff you can do all your life!
Don't miss to learn the key takeaways from this episode:
The importance of proper conditioning and its valuable impact on your overall health

Relearning the basics of nutrition and how it can be optimized to have a healthy lifestyle

Other aspects that affect nourishment and human health

Critical factors to consider when customizing a Strength and Conditioning Program

Tools and techniques to achieve performance, overall health and longevity

Expert advice on how you can stick to your program and have fun too!

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Cory Duffy is the creator of Neo BJJ Strength & Conditioning and is trusted by top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) athletes, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes and Military Special Forces.
He is a certified coach in Advanced Strength and Conditioning, with a Master's in Precise Nutrition and Applied Neuroscience of Peak Performance.
Cory has over 12 years of experience training elite BJJ athletes in competitions such as IBJJF, ADCC, NAGA, and more.
As a leader in high-performance athletic coaching, he focuses on the four key elements of human performance: movement, nutrition, recovery, and mindset.

Get to know more about Coach Cory Duffy and his Strength & Conditioning Program:
www.duffyperformance.com
YouTube Channel: Duffy Performance
On Instagram: Duffy Performance

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May 09, 2022EP #42 In the Stillness of Your Breath: How to Unlock the Power Within - with Margaret Lee
Join me in today's episode to hear from our special guest the secrets to finding calmness amidst the mayhem and unlocking the power within to find meaning, heal from brokenness, and achieve overall wellbeing.
Stay tuned to learn wholistic techniques on how you harness your imagination and unleash your inner child to find freedom and fun, tap into creativity, and embody the real you.
You will learn from this episode:
Powerful morning routine that involves breath work and chi flow energy regulation to train the mind and body to manage distress

How to get off the monkey mind to break away from your limiting values and influences to achieve greatness

How to embody your inner child to thrive in the state of imagination, creation, and play...and let the magic happen

Understanding the quantum flow method to unleash your full potential, achieve freedom and find meaning

A whole new perspective to enjoy life and embrace the real you

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Margaret Lee is a Quantum Flow teacher and trained Master Practitioner in Hypnotherapy.
Originally a Khmer Cambodian, she was born in a refugee camp in Thailand where she spent sleeping in a cardboard box.
Her family lived in Italy until she turned eight. Eventually, they moved to Australia where she is been ever since.
Due to her complex experiences early in life, she struggled with emotional trauma, depression, and insecurities. She even contemplated suicide at the age of 19!
As a wild child at heart, she enjoys extreme sports and traveling--and in one of her travels to the Dead Sea, she discovered her life purpose.
Margaret is now set on a lifelong journey to teach and inspire humanity both new and primitive skills to achieve profound knowledge.
Margaret Lee’s mission is all about finding calmness, unleashing the inner child, and embodying the natural self.

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May 01, 2022EP #41 How I Fought COVID-19 and Lessons I Learned During Isolation
Having COVID-19 can be a scary, inconvenient, and messy experience. In this episode, let me share with you what I had to go through when I got infected with coronavirus, the valuable lessons I learned, and the healthy habits I followed to help me recover and get my energy back.
Disclaimer: This episode is by no means a source of medical advice. I am just telling you about my first-hand experiences with COVID-19.
Here's what you'll hear from this episode:
How I got COVID and what are the symptoms I experienced

What I did during isolation to pass the time

What my General Physician advised me to do

How healthy practices and diet have essentially helped to speed up my recovery

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April 24, 2022EP #40 How To Be Healthy for Life: Lessons From the Legend - with Master Ricardo Herriot
Hop on to this exciting episode to hear from a legendary Jiu-Jitsu Master about his secrets to achieving extraordinary strength and maintaining optimal health...and how your age cannot even stop you from living an amazing life!
In this episode, you will learn:
How to eat smart to live strong

How you can train your body for strength and endurance

Practices to help your body relax and recover

Secrets to maintain optimum health even as you age

How the basic principles of Jiu-Jitsu are vital—for survival and self-defense and for helping you have a strong perspective in life and build meaningful relationships

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ricardo "Americano" Herriot is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master.
He started Martial Arts at a very young age. When he was 20 years old, he began training Jiu-Jitsu at the Academy of Carlson Gracie, an iconic institution that produced many world champions.
He was a prominent Black Belter in the 80s. He currently holds a Coral Belt, which is one of the highest ranks in Jiu-Jitsu!
Aside from being a legendary fighter and master, Ricardo is also a professional model, actor and entrepreneur who lives happily in Rio De Janeiro.

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April 18, 2022EP #39 Breathe, Eat, Move, and Heal with Jordan Laird
Do you struggle to keep a healthy lifestyle?
What is the best diet to meet your daily needs and help your body heal fast?
Which supplements do you need to support your body and fight stress?
What healthy routines can you still squeeze into your busy schedule?
Dive into this exciting episode to learn from our guest, John Laird, how to build powerful habits to cultivate healing and wellness in your mind, body, and soul.
Here are the game-changing lessons from this episode.
Having enough sleep will speed up your healing and help you achieve overall wellness.

You only have one life, one body; get your nutrition right, keep moving, and be healthy.

Take in the right amounts of supplements to fight deficiencies and to support your body to handle sickness, fatigue, and stress.

Maintain a proper diet to support brain and muscle functions and help you burn energy more efficiently.

Hydrate your body to allow cleansing and healing at the cellular level.

Breathing exercises can aid you to maintain proper body functions and help you combat stress.

Take time to connect with nature to enrich your mind, body, and soul.

Self-discipline is the key to maintaining your overall health and achieving happiness.

Build simple healthy routines so your body can follow them through more consistently and naturally.

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jordan Laird is a speaker, writer, motivator, and advocate for intrepid living by cultivating the mind, body, and soul.
He is a combat veteran, who served as a Marine Corps Scout Sniper for ten years and worked as a private military contractor.
After his last deployment, Jordan recounts how he lived a really "messed up" life with undiagnosed Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). He has dealt with homelessness, depression and anxiety, suicide attempts, divorce, unemployment, financial insecurities, and more.
He is now set on a lifelong mission to serve other people dealing with abuse, trauma, and personal struggles by providing them resources to find encouragement, healing, and purpose.
He has written articles for Coffee or Die Magazine and through SputterUp.
Know more about John Laird:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/warhippie_/
Find resources about his articles, books, podcasts, and programs:
https://linktr.ee/warhippie
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April 11, 2022EP #38 Powerful Mind Techniques to Master Your Self with Luke Pearce
Powerful Mind Techniques to Master Your Self - with Luke Pearce

Do you feel caught up in the complexities of life?
Do you seek change so badly, but you don't know where to begin?
The path to deeper understanding lies within your mind.
Simplify your life right now by changing your mindset. Be your own master.
Find your purpose and live your best life on your own terms.
Join me and our special guest, Luke Pearce, as we uncover powerful mind techniques to help you master yourself, gain control of your life, achieve balance, and discover your ultimate purpose.
In this episode, you will learn these game-changing lessons:
The mind is your source of power to achieve the kind of life you want.

Find happiness and purpose by totally changing the way you live your life right now.

Do not numb negative emotions. Acknowledge them, feel them, and understand where they're coming from.

Harness fear to make it your source of strength and motivation.

Believe that something good is going to happen in your life.

Self-awareness is key to changing your life and finding purpose.

Achieve a balance of positive and negative energies to create enlightenment into your existence.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Luke Pearce is the Master Trainer and founder of Self Mastery. He is also a certified fitness coach and professional therapist.
A butcher by trade, he became a seeker of profound wisdom after going through a troubled life in his youth.
Luke is set out on a mission to transform people's lives by integrating tools and techniques to master the mind, achieve balance, and find purpose by living life on your own terms.
Know more about Luke Pearce
Sign up for his courses on Self-Mastery Techniques, be trained to get certified, learn to earn more, and discover your life purpose:
https://www.selfmasterywithluke.com/
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