PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden

In today’s episode, I’m stepping in as your guest host, Emylee Vodden.

We don’t fail because we’re lazy—we fail because we build routines that only work when we’re at our best. In this episode, I’m flipping that script. What’s the laziest version of you still willing to do? That’s where the real change happens. Whether it’s drinking water before coffee, hitting your step count even on a rough day, or having go-to meals prepped, we’re talking about building bare minimum habits that still move you forward.

This is how we make consistency sustainable—by anchoring to non-negotiables that reflect our real lives, not just our ideal selves. I also walk through how to define your value system, how to create alignment between your goals and your actions, and why it's okay to mess up—as long as you don't miss twice.

Let’s stop chasing perfection and start building momentum—one low-friction habit at a time.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us 

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

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We’re excited to introduce the Limitless Challenge—a six-week coaching program we designed to help you reach your fitness and nutrition goals in a sustainable, community-driven way.

This recording is from our Limitless Challenge onboarding call this weekend. We dive into why we created this challenge, the kinds of people we built it for, and how our own experiences—Pieter’s background in personal training and Emylee’s holistic approach to wellness—influenced the structure of the program. We talk about the importance of prioritization, hydration, flexibility in nutrition, and how skill acquisition can keep your workouts both fun and effective.

We also break down what you can expect over the six weeks, from goal-setting and progress tracking to the power of gamification and accountability. Whether you're looking to level up your habits or just need a reset, this episode is a deep dive into the mindset and mechanics behind meaningful change.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us 

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

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This week, I sit down with Lizzy Picardi. Lizzy is a powerlifter, marathon runner, and founder of Rose City Barbell in Pasadena. We talk about her journey from powerlifting to bodybuilding to endurance athletics, how she manages her training schedule, how she fuels her hybrid body, and the benefits and hardships of running her own gym.

I’ve been fortunate enough to know Lizzy for a long time, and watching how she has grown and pivoted over the years has been amazing to see. This is a great podcast for anyone in the fitness space, anyone who owns a gym, or anyone who wants to be inspired by an all-around badass.

Listen, like, and share 🙏🏽🙌🏻

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Join the PAC and learn how to set yourself up for success, one habit at a time.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us 

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

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This week I sit down with “The Queen of Regenerative Ranching “ Carrie Richards . Carrie is the owner of “Richard’s Regenerative”, a fifth generation farm in California committed to provide “our customers with a healthier and more sustainable source of beef“. It has been a few years since our last podcast, lessons have been learned and changes have happened to ensure survival. We talk about the importance of this movement and how we could make it more available and affordable for broad populations, including getting it into more schools! We also highlight Carrie’s new tech company Harvest Path, as she & her siblings & business partners look to merge the world of tech and traditional ranching in a progressive way. As well as running a ranch, building a new business and having a family, Carrie has also undergone a physical transformation and she is looking and feeling better than ever …. Find out how she did it. 

The story of ranching and farming in America is a fascinating and important one . Seeing it continue into the next generation is vital and make no mistake , it is under threat and needs attention. If we truly care about the environment, about feeding our kids nutritional dense food and about creating pathways for one of “The West’s” most significant industries to move forward then we need to listen to Carrie and the farmers & ranchers who are doing the work. Listen and please share .. 

Oh and if you haven’t heard, tallow is the new bone broth … 

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Richards Ranch

Join the PAC and learn how to set yourself up for success, one habit at a time.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us 

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

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Training must be measured; the right amount of the right kind must be applied at the right time. In this Podcast Emylee and I discuss her scare with Rhabdomyolysis, what it taught her and how she rebuilt her body and her mind from the ground up. The hardest lessons can sometimes be the most educational...

Listen, share and reach out if something similar has happened to you and you need advice or help! 

Join the PAC and learn how to set yourself up for success, one habit at a time.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us 

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

Follow Pharos, Piet and Emylee on Instagram for more fitness related content.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Emylee and I discuss how we are keeping the train on the tracks. With 2 kids, 4 gyms, 50 employees, a lot of responsibilities and financial pressure it would be easy to crumble. We discuss steps we have taken, management tools, coping mechanisms and strategies to stay productive and progressive. 

Join the PAC and learn how to set yourself up for success, one habit at a time.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us 

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

Follow Pharos, Piet and Emylee on Instagram for more fitness related content.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sit down with the legendary Bobby Strom. Bobby is as OG as it gets in the business. He was Bodybuilding with the forefathers of muscle in the 70s and 80s, competed in over 30 shows, won multiple awards and went on to be one of the most sought after Personal Trainers in the industry. Bobby was one of the original “Celebrity Trainers” in Hollywood before the term even existed. From supermodels to superheroes, if you’ve heard of them, likely Bobby has trained them. We talk about the old school bodybuilding scene, competing, working in the industry and how to become a Celebrity Trainer (it’s not what you think!). Bobby is joining us at PHAROS Palm Springs, “The Desert Mecca” where the glory days will meet our brand new state of the art facility. You will have the opportunity to work with Bobby one on one or take classes from him. Nothing beats experience and boy has this guy walked the walk…listen, enjoy and share.

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Join the PAC and learn how to set yourself up for success, one habit at a time.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us 

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

Follow Pharos, Piet and Emylee on Instagram for more fitness related content.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sit down with Laura Hood, our Director of Operations at PHAROS Athletic Club. We talk about our journey together, growth, overcoming obstacles and the future. “Not a day goes by when we thank God for Laura“ is something we have been saying for a very long time…here’s why!

Great podcast for anyone trying to grow a small business, anyone in the fitness industry or anyone that just likes to hear about the PHAROS story so far. Enjoy, like and share as always and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel 🙏🏽

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Join the PAC and learn how to set yourself up for success, one habit at a time.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us 

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

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This week I sit down with Coach Amanda Perri to talk all things recovery. Amanda’s journey from yoga to strength and conditioning and her experience with a near fatal accident has given her a unique and fascinating perspective on fitness . She has used many techniques to create a life of growth, strength and stability. We learn the why, the how and the details of our current 21 day Breath, Stretch and Play reset. Listen, enjoy and share!

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Join the PAC and learn how to set yourself up for success, one habit at a time.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us 

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

Follow Pharos, Piet and Emylee on Instagram for more fitness related content.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many Calories do you need?

No matter which we you swing it, calories will always be the biggest variable when it comes to fat loss and muscle gain. How can we calculate how many we need and whats the deal with macronutrients? In this episode I give you a great place to start and some simple/helpful things to think about when improving your nutritional program. Enjoy! 

Join the PAC and learn how to set yourself up for success, one habit at a time.

Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts and it really goes along in helping us grow our show.

If you are in Southern California come train with us 

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

Follow Pharos, Piet and Emylee on Instagram for more fitness related content.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.