Leave Feeling Better

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

"Life is like a ticking time bomb; will you live the life you want before it goes off?" Today's guest is a writer, wrestler, and weight-lifter. He's also my cousin. Thomas Sleigh is here to talk about his new book The Unbreakable Foundation. In this conversation, Tom explains how you can set smart goals, reframe failures, overcome obstacles, and much more. Here's to building an unbreakable life: in terms of health, fitness, business, relationships, and beyond. Find Tom Sleigh online:

[email protected]

The Unbreakable Foundation

I'm a personal trainer, content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find me online:

ChaseBarron.com

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*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

"What is life without failure?" Today's guest Sharmma Thevan Perumal is a doctor and trainer from Bangsar, Malaysia. He currently coaches my friend Hanna Ahmad (from Ep. 2 of FFW). This laid-back conversation aims to debunk fitness myths worldwide. It's time to take your first step, to overcome your gym fears, to learn from your mistakes, and to embrace change. Find Dr. Sharmma online:

Instagram.com/Sharmma01_

I'm a personal trainer, content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find me online:

ChaseBarron.com

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*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

"The obstacle is the way." Today's guest is a lifelong friend of mine. Bransyn Luther is a technology engineer with a relatable story. His journey is one of trial, error, weight-gain, weight-loss, and self-discovery. He is now building real fitness momentum rooted in honesty, love, and stoicism. Send him an email:

[email protected]

I'm a personal trainer, content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find me online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

Facebook.com/ChaseBarron.CPT

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Chase Barron / Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

Do you brush your teeth twice a day? Do you ever wonder why? On this show, we usually talk about building a healthy body. Today we're here to shed some light on an underrated aspect of your fitness: building a healthy mouth. Nicholas Mohney is passionate about dental hygiene. Me? I'm clueless.

"Welcome to Oral Hygiene 101!"

In this conversation, Nick catches me up to speed and breaks down the fundamentals of dentistry. We cover many topics including: the mouth microbiome, best practices for brushing and flossing, diet vs regular soda, using mouthwash, drinking alcohol, dental health hacks, FLUORIDE, and much more.

Guest Nicholas Mohney is a 2nd year student in dental school at the University of Pittsburgh. He's also been a longtime friend of mine. Find him on Instagram:

Instagram.com/NicholasJMohney

Host Chase Barron is a personal trainer, health/fitness content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find him online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

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Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

Key Nutrition CEO Brad Jensen joined me to talk about leveling-up your food, physique, and mindset. After years of drug addiction, Brad achieved sobriety in 2012. He has since become an elite-level coach, bodybuilder, podcaster, and father.

This is not your typical Brad Jensen interview. We do not cover "his story" as you might be expecting. Rather, in this unscripted conversation we explore many dichotomies including: coaching vs consulting, grit vs grace, training online vs training in-person, physical change vs mental change, creating social media content vs documenting your honest journey, and much more.

Guest Brad Jensen is the founder of Key Nutrition. He currently hosts a top-tier health program called the Next Level Experience. "Fitness isn't just about physical appearance. It's a lifestyle that is constantly evolving." Find Brad and his projects online:

Instagram.com/TheSoberBodyBuilding

MyNextLevelExperience.com

KeyNutrition.com

Host Chase Barron is a personal trainer, health/fitness content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find him online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

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Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

Former professional video gamer Alyson Rose joined me to talk about her transition out of eSports and into alternative health. From handheld controllers to best-selling cookbooks, Alyson is a productivity powerhouse.

In this friendly conversation, Alyson and I cover many topics including: becoming a professional gamer, staying healthy while working behind desks/screens, gamify-ing your life, being your own avatar, setting smart goals, staying organized, the benefits of journaling, and much more.

Guest Alyson Rose is a former professional video gamer and reality TV star on Syfy's WCG Ultimate Gamer, and is now the Producer and Operations Manager for the Fat-Burning Man show and Co-Owner of Wild SuperFoods. Find Alyson's projects online:

FatBurningMan.com

WildSuperfoods.com

Host Chase Barron is a personal trainer, health/fitness content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find him online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

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Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

How do you take your fitness to the next level? Local business owner TJ Troup joined me to talk about dialing in his training routine. TJ wants what most people want - more muscle, less fat, more confidence around food, and less BS information from internet influencers.

*WARNING: This episode contains a bit more profanity than usual. This is a laid-back, 2-part conversation. We talk philosophy, then we talk fitness.

For the first 30 minutes or so, we cover topics including: learning from past experiences, developing growth mindsets, finding balance between grit and grace, starting a business, and accepting the hard truths of life.

For the rest of the conversation, we cover topics including: why your training routine needs to fit your specific lifestyle, how to eat more protein, the benefits of supplementing with creatine monohydrate, the specifics of choosing a good protein powder, and why you should take a chill pill and stop trying to be perfect.

Guest TJ Troup is a professional handyman and lifelong friend of host Chase Barron. Find him online:

Instagram.com/carpenter_dude22

Host Chase Barron is a personal trainer, health/fitness content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find him online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

Facebook.com/ChaseBarron.CPT

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

RubberBanditz founder Ari Zandman-Zeman joins coach Chase Barron to talk about resistance bands. Whether your goal is to build muscle, burn fat, or move better, you might benefit from training with bands. This minimalist fitness gear could help you transform your body in many ways.

In this humble conversation, we cover many topics including: getting started with resistance bands, minimalism, starting a business, misconceptions about the fitness industry, our thoughts on workout programs like P90X, establishing humanitarian company values, working for the Peace Corps, life philosophies, and more. We even touch on Ari's experience living out of a backpack for 3 years in Guatemala!

Guest Ari Zandman-Zeman is the founder of RubberBanditz - a fitness company selling resistance bands, pull-up bars, and more. Ari is a former D1 basketball player, a NASM certified personal trainer, and a graduate of UCLA. He is passionate about making the world stronger by creating value through entrepreneurship. Find RubberBanditz online:

Instagram.com/RubberBanditz

RubberBanditz.com

*Use promo code "CHASE" at checkout for 10% off all orders.

Host Chase Barron is a personal trainer, health/fitness content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find him online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

Facebook.com/ChaseBarron.CPT

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

Ravi Teja Dhanalakota joins coach Chase Barron to unpack his lifelong journey with health and fitness. After years of trial and error, Ravi shares his honest insights on burning fat, building muscle, and moving better. Together, we expose some of the biggest mistakes folks make while transforming their bodies.

More importantly, we go beyond the science to talk about the mental game. This is where it gets personal, relatable, and real. In this humble conversation, we cover many topics including: building awareness around health, reaching rock bottom, deciding to change, using the word "fat" to describe people, setting appropriate goals, dialing in your fitness fundamentals, eating well, training right, building momentum, losing a family member, recovering from emotional turmoil, and more.

"Everything that I am today, is because of my parents' hard work and sacrifices. I am a mechanical engineer by profession, trying to understand the mechanics of my body and man! does it surprise me every time that I think is not possible! My dad is still the biggest force driving me from heaven to become successful, fit, and healthy. I wish my fitness journey started a year early than it did; so that my dad could have seen me in a better, healthy shape and felt my muscles pop out. I will always make you proud, dad! I miss you!" - Ravi

Guest Ravi Teja Dhanalakota, 27, grew up in Vijayawada, India and now lives in Seattle, WA. He moved to the USA to finish his education as a mechanical engineer. Find him on Instagram:

@Teja.0202

Host Chase Barron is a personal trainer, health/fitness content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find him online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

Facebook.com/ChaseBarron.CPT

Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

© Fitness Forever Whatever (2021)

*Fitness Forever Whatever is no longer in production, but is archived on this podcast feed. For more information, visit ChaseBarron.com/podcast.

Kasey Jo Orvidas, Ph.D. joins coach Chase Barron to talk about mindset. Specifically, Kasey explains how to foster a growth-mindset to fuel your fitness journey. There is a science behind losing weight, building muscle, and moving better. However, this physical science is useless without the right mental approach. Knowledge without action is just a party trick.

In this humble conversation, Kasey and Chase cover many topics including: gimmicky fitness trends, fad diets, growth mindsets versus fixed mindsets, fundamentals of motivational interviewing, lifestyle factors that affect mindset, how to train clients effectively, our favorite Legion supplements, raising dogs like children, and how fitness is simple but not easy.

Guest Kasey Jo Orvidas holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a certified health and fitness coach currently working in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her expertise is in mindset and health behavior change. Find her online:

Instagram.com/CoachKaseyJo

KJOcoaching.com (includes Health Mindset Certification Course info)

LegionAthletics.com/Growth-Mindset (use code "KASEYJO" at checkout for discounts)

Host Chase Barron is a personal trainer, health/fitness content creator, and dog dad from Pittsburgh, PA. Find him online:

ChaseBarron.com

YouTube.com/ChaseBarron

Instagram.com/ChaseMatthewBarron

Instagram.com/FitnessForeverWhatever

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Patreon.com/ChaseBarron

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