Welcome to Episode 133 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast! In this episode, hosts Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez sit down with CrossFit star Chandler Smith to discuss how mindset can be your secret weapon in fitness and life. Chandler shares his journey, the importance of relationships in CrossFit, and how resilience shapes success in competition and personal growth. Tune in to discover powerful insights that can help you overcome challenges and reach your goals! Don't miss out on these valuable lessons from a true champion.

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Chapters:

0:00 Discover CrossFit Relationships: Chandler & Noah Olson

1:45 Training Through Military Life: Chandler's Summer Experience

5:31 Dylan’s Incredible Race Pace and Endurance Tips

7:12 Mentoring in Sports: Learning Without Competition

10:45 Training to Win: Beyond Basic Goals

12:38 The Drive for Greatness: Why Champions Compete

16:36 Mindset and Resilience: Overcoming Tough Challenges

18:21 From Army Captain to Fitness: Chandler's Grateful Journey

21:34 Wrestling vs. Jiu-Jitsu: What’s Best for Kids?

23:12 Training in Martial Arts: Skills You’ll Use For Life

26:26 Finding the Right Jiu-Jitsu School for Growth

27:59 Couples in Fitness: Strengthening Bonds through CrossFit

31:26 Personal Growth: Winning in Relationships Competes Too

33:07 Disagreements that Build Stronger Relationships

36:19 Effective Recovery: How Injury Can Boost Performance

38:03 The Future of CrossFit: Changes in Competition

41:28 Competition Drives Improvement: Why It Matters

43:14 Insights on the 2025 CrossFit Games: What’s New?

46:44 CrossFit vs. H Rock: The Changing Landscape of Fitness

48:19 Future Athlete Standards: Are You Ready?

51:31 Visualization: A Key to Childhood Dreams

52:59 Writing Goals: Secret Sauce for Accountability

56:02 Follow Chandler’s Journey: Track Fitness Growth Over Time

57:36 Influence and Encouragement: Stay Dedicated to Your Training

In Episode 132 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, "The Home Team" — Jason Khalipa, Gabe Yanez, Dennis Marshall, and Matt DellaValle — share their best tips for balancing fitness, family time, and the demands of a busy life. From staying consistent with workouts to managing parenting challenges and setting a strong example for your kids, this episode is packed with relatable advice and personal stories. Whether you're a dad trying to find the right balance or just looking for inspiration, this conversation will keep you hooked. Don’t miss it!

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Chapters:

0:00 Start Your Day Right: The Power of a Balanced Breakfast

2:00 Beat Hunger: How Protein Keeps You in Control

5:41 Snack Smart: Balancing Kids' Nutrition and Cravings

7:28 Why Restricting Snacks Backfires on Kids

11:09 Safe Teen Parties: Lessons in Responsibility

13:05 90s Nostalgia: Life Before Social Media

17:10 From Paper Maps to Apps: Technology Evolution

19:03 Parenting Dilemmas: Balancing Responsibility and Safety

22:24 Raise Curious Kids: Reducing Risky Temptations

24:06 Tough Talk: Real Risks & Safety for Kids

27:43 Build Confidence: Sports and Overcoming Social Pressure

29:22 Navigate Hard Situations: Honesty & Communication Tips

32:50 Strong Friendships: Staying Out of Trouble Together

34:36 Invest in Skills: Building Success for the Next Generation

38:24 Positive Messages: Challenges of Sharing Online

40:11 Political Polarization: Breaking Through the Divide

43:31 Border Control and California’s Economy Explained

45:14 Dream Big: Moving to West Virginia and Super Bowl Fun

48:43 Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Wasn't What You Expected

50:32 Women’s Flag Football: The Next Big Sport

54:24 Fitness Grind: Slam Balls and Burpee Challenges

56:10 Hybrid Athlete Challenge: Can You Handle It?

1:00:06 Unexpected Talks: The Lion King and Podcast Stories

1:02:00 Keep Training: Stay Fit, Healthy, and Motivated

In Episode 131 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez explore how AI is revolutionizing fitness, nutrition, and personal growth. Learn how technology is changing the way we train, plan, and perform both in and out of the gym. If you're looking to stay ahead in fitness and life, this conversation is a must-watch. Tune in and discover the tools and strategies to keep pushing forward!

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Chapters:

0:00 Start Your Day Right: Power of the Pledge of Allegiance

1:47 Big Changes in Media: Influencers Join the Press Corps

5:52 AI Reservations Made Easy: Meet Lily

7:44 Boost Productivity: AI Tools That Save You Time

11:27 Easy Meal Planning: AI Recipe Hacks You Need

13:19 Aviation Safety Lessons: Avoiding Human Error in the Skies

17:08 AI in Everyday Life: The Future of Automation

18:49 Is Math Still Relevant? Education in the AI Era

21:51 Homeschool Like a Pro: Flexibility and Cool Classes

23:31 College Vs. Real-World Experience: A Parent’s Perspective

27:30 Immigrant Success: How Education Builds Freedom

29:09 College or Trades? Choosing Your Path to Success

32:27 How to Avoid Student Debt: Setting Kids Up for Freedom

34:09 Build Muscle Faster: German Volume Training Explained

37:29 Lunges That Hurt: Sweat Tips for Your Workouts

39:03 Stay Cool: Sweat Hacks for Elite Athletes

42:17 CrossFit Games Open: What's Happening This Year

44:07 From Hype to Chill: Changing Fitness Trends

47:22 High Rocks Elite Times: How to Join the Top Ranks

49:09 Train Smarter: How Fitness Boosts Your Life

52:10 Take the Leap: Why Risk Leads to Growth

53:47 Start Now: Fitness Goals You Can Share with Friends

57:06 Don’t Miss Out: Subscribe and Share the Podcast

In Episode 130 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Gabe Yanez is joined by his wife, Arielle Yanez, for a special Valentine's Day episode. Together, they share their journey of ditching societal norms to build a life focused on family, fitness, and homeschooling. From their unconventional lifestyle choices to tips on balancing relationships, parenting, and personal growth, this episode dives deep into what it means to prioritize what truly matters. Tune in to hear their unique perspective and practical insights for moder

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Chapters:

0:00 Special Valentine's Episode with Gabe and Arielle Yanez

2:05 How Gabe and Arielle First Met - A Love Story in California

6:27 The Coffee Date That Sparked a Lifetime Connection

8:31 Moving in After Months - Bold Moves in Love and Life

12:49 Building Confidence and Growth in Relationships

15:18 Passion vs. Yelling - Secrets to Better Communication

19:31 Parenting Lessons: Taking Responsibility and Growing Together

21:37 Why You Should Never Go to Bed Angry - Relationship Hacks

25:50 The Joys and Struggles of New Parenthood Revealed

27:39 How Prioritizing Your Partner Strengthens Your Family

31:34 Mindful Parenting and Strengthening Family Bonds

33:31 Why Family Connections Are Vital for Raising Happy Kids

37:02 The Power of a Supportive Community in Parenthood

39:04 Breaking Free from Societal Expectations for True Happiness

43:14 Living Unconventionally: Choosing Adventures Over Norms

45:04 Tiny Home Living - Why They Chose an Airstream Lifestyle

48:27 Embracing Adventure: Lessons from Road-Tripping Across America

50:26 Defying Family Expectations for Personal Fulfillment

54:12 Disney vs. Camping - Creating Memories That Matter

56:01 Bonding Through Sports and Travel with Family

59:47 The Impact of One-on-One Time with Your Kids

1:01:55 Homeschooling vs. Traditional Schooling - Choosing Family First

1:05:59 Fun Science Experiments That Your Kids Will Love

1:07:52 Choosing Family Time Over Material Pursuits

1:11:42 Essential Life Skills Every Kid Needs to Learn

1:13:53 The Egg Drop Challenge - Fun, Education, and Creativity

In Episode 129 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason Khalipa is joined by his wife, Ashley Khalipa, for a special Valentine’s Day episode. Together, they share their journey from high school sweethearts to building a marriage full of love, growth, and resilience. They open up about navigating life’s challenges, finding balance as parents, and how fitness has played a key role in shaping their relationship. This honest and heartfelt episode is packed with insights on love, communication, and overcoming adversity. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with Jason and Ashley!

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction – Jason and Ashley’s Valentine’s Day Special

0:03 Epic love story: High school sweethearts to 25 years of marriage

2:00 AOL love beginnings and overcoming early relationship struggles

6:14 Parenting struggles: Balancing strict vs. lenient styles

8:21 How challenges shaped their unbreakable bond

12:23 The truth about honesty and parenting

14:20 Adulthood stress vs. carefree youth: Life lessons learned

18:07 Misdiagnosis nightmare: What Jason and Ashley learned

19:59 Eva’s health emergency and the advice that saved their sanity

23:31 Behind the scenes of Ava’s leukemia battle and fundraising mission

25:17 Ashley’s medical scare: A terrifying infection

28:47 Life-changing perspective from Ava’s health scare

30:38 Empathy and struggles: Why everyone’s battles matter

34:08 Gym culture: Women’s fitness and the power of community

35:41 Jason’s fitness journey: From partying to CrossFit success

39:25 Fitness and relationships: Communication that builds trust

41:16 Real change comes from within, not external pressure

45:05 How listening strengthens love and beats societal pressures

46:47 Supporting fitness goals in a healthy relationship

50:16 Jason’s CrossFit competitions: Triumphs, blackouts, and Ashley’s support

52:06 Relationship challenges during Jason’s competitive years

55:45 Preventing resentment by communicating relationship needs

57:31 Love languages and compromise: Secrets to a stronger bond

1:00:50 Getting closer by meeting each other’s needs

1:02:33 Ashley’s inspiring Ava’s Kitchen work

1:06:36 Ava’s Kitchen: Helping families through cancer battles

1:08:37 Teaching kids generosity through family charity events

1:12:25 Personal growth through tough times and social media thoughts

1:14:05 Valentine’s Day wishes and podcast shout-out

Join The Home Team—Jason Khalipa, Gabe Yanez, Dennis Marshall, and Matt DellaValle—for Episode 128 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, where they dive into the world of recovery tools every fitness enthusiast needs to know about. From the benefits of infrared saunas to the science behind red light therapy, the team shares practical tips and personal stories to help you recover faster and feel your best. But that’s not all—stick around as they tackle fitness standards, intense workout challenges, and even dive into some heated athletic controversies. Packed with laughter, insights, and actionable advice, this episode is your go-to for fitness, recovery, and personal growth. Don’t miss it!

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Chapters: 

0:00 Discover the Power of Infrared Saunas!

2:05 Infrared vs. Stone Saunas: Which One's Better for You?

5:42 Unlocking the Secrets of Tanning Culture & Red Light Therapy

7:42 How Red Light Therapy Can Help with Hair & Pain Relief

11:12 Setting Fitness Standards: What You Need to Know

13:04 Annie Thor's Daughter: Why She’s Skipping the Open

16:58 Inside the Controversy of the High Rocks Race

18:38 Simplicity Wins! Boosting Viewer Engagement in Competitions

22:08 Partner Workouts: Tips for Overcoming Challenges

23:57 Concerns About Luka Doncic's Fitness: What’s Going On?

27:53 Luka's Fitness Journey: Talent vs. Dedication 

29:31 Balancing Talent with Conditioning in Sports Performance

32:37 Leg Strength: Your Key to Offseason Success 

34:08 The Anthony Davis Trade: A Must-Watch Analysis

38:00 Adjustable Bars Explained: Nordic Curls vs. Glute Ham Raises

39:35 Tackling New Fitness Equipment: How to Overcome Struggles

43:07 Mastering Push-Ups & Pull-Ups: What You Need to Know

44:50 Record-Setting Pull-Ups: Intense Workouts Ahead!

48:24 Surviving Intense Workouts: Real Experiences Shared!

50:06 Intense Workouts: The Aftermath You Didn't Expect!

53:38 Surviving High Volume Exercises: Expert Tips Inside!

55:22 Be Physically Ready: Why It’s Crucial in Emergencies

58:36 Police Response Times: What Strongman Competitors Face

1:00:29 Smelling Salts: A Unique Experience on the Podcast!

In Episode 127 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, hosts Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez break down the challenges of staying healthy and fit as a busy parent. From balancing workouts with family responsibilities to avoiding common pitfalls that slow progress, this episode is packed with tips to keep you on track. Whether you're juggling sick kids, managing your schedule, or struggling with motivation, Jason and Gabe share real-life strategies to help you stay consistent and achieve your fitness goals. Tune in and take home practical advice to get fit faster without sacrificing family time!Never let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Follow Jason: https://instagram.com/jasonkhalipa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow TRAIN HARD: https://www.instagram.com/trainhard.fit/?hl=enNever Zero Newsletter: https://www.th.fit/NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners: https://www.nc.fit/programmingPhilanthropy: https://avaskitchen.org/Chapters:0:00 Juggling sick kids and staying energized1:56 Balancing workouts with parenting through illnesses5:39 Kaden learns how to compete without coming across cocky7:18 Teaching kids to manage emotions and handle conflicts10:57 Why open chats about sportsmanship matter for kids12:45 Life skills kids need to learn from sports, not just techniques16:28 How a coach’s zero tolerance builds respect on the field18:10 Communicating better to keep family and fitness goals alive21:25 Staying motivated to train solo with social accountability23:01 Build a solid workout habit with group motivation26:18 Stick to your training plan but stay flexible for life’s surprises27:57 No excuses: Staying fit as a dad and a husband31:15 Crush your fitness game by focusing on energy systems32:58 Why protein is the foundation for muscle and recovery36:34 Overcoming doubts to join a new fitness framework38:22 The mental battle of saying yes to self-improvement opportunities41:48 Commitment and working on yourself build stronger bonds43:33 Finding the balance between commitment and realistic dating expectations46:45 The future of dating, AI, and health-focused connections48:22 Save big with blood work and prioritize your health for $75

In Episode 126 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez sit down with CrossFit legend Cole Sager to uncover how the fitness world is shifting toward "complete fitness." From adapting to changes in CrossFit, to exploring new trends and opportunities, they dive deep into what this all means for the sport's future. Hear why athletes need to evolve, how priorities are changing, and what it takes to thrive in today’s fitness landscape. Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with lessons for both athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

In episode 125 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, The Home Team—Jason Khalipa, Gabe Yanez, Dennis Marshall, and Matt DellaValle—dive into the ultimate guide to breaking through fitness plateaus. From fixing bad squat form and building consistency to balancing progress with maintenance, the team shares real strategies that actually work. They also discuss how aging impacts strength, the importance of rest days, and what it takes to maintain motivation. Whether you're stuck in a rut or just looking to improve your training, this episode is packed with insights to help you keep moving forward. Don’t miss this one!

In Episode 124 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, hosts Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez dive into what it really means to find strength and purpose in today’s disconnected world. From breaking free of the “Hungry Ghost” mindset to focusing on family, gratitude, and meaningful progress, Jason and Gabe share actionable insights to help you stop chasing the wrong goals and start building the right habits. Whether it’s accountability in your training, improving nutrition with protein-first strategies, or living with intention, this episode will inspire you to lean into your strengths and make a bigger impact where it matters most.