Positive Impact with Andrew Schultz

"Be patient. God is working differently in each of our lives. in the mean time, don’t compare yourself to others. Everyone's story is unique & beautiful in their own way." -Lexi Sun

Exceptional athlete. Extraordinary person. Family, Faith, & Humility are the top 3 values I took away after chatting w/Lexi in this episode.

One of the top college volleyball players in the country, Lexi is a senior outside hitter at University of Nebraska. In this episode we discuss:

You can follow Lexi on IG: @lexiisun

REMINDER, I AM NOT A DOCTOR! Please consult your physician. I highly recommend getting your blood work done to better understand your baseline for all important markers before implementing an optimal supplement strategy that best supports your diet and lifestyle. 

Here are my supplements that I take every day:

Elite Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, & Soy-Free Whey Protein Concentrate With 2 Grams of Added Fiber - One of the highest-quality whey proteins on the market and included for all my coaching clients when they sign up for my 90-day coaching program. I've been taking this for 4 years and convenient way to make sure I'm getting sufficient amounts of protein every day. I take 1 serving/day. Please contact me to order directly.

Elite Gut Health Probiotics With Digestive Enzymes - Another supplement I included for all my coaching clients and non-negotiable part of my daily supplement routine. If I had to only pick one supplement, this would be it. 80% of our immune system is tied-up to our gut and this product promotes optimal cleansing and flushing of our digestive system. I take 3 chewable tablets/day. Please contact me to order directly. 

Fish Oil - Contains Omega-3 fatty acids that are essential nutrients that are important in preventing and managing heart disease. Findings show omega-3 fatty acids helps to lowers inflammation and improves inflammatory conditions in the body. Lowers BP, Reduces triglycerides, Slows the development of plaque in the arteries, and Reduces the chance of abnormal heart rhythm. I take 2 x 1200 mg = 2,400 mg/day. Nature Made @CVS.

Turmeric - The swiss army knife of supplements. Reduces inflammation, protects against heart disease, and helps treating depression. I take 500mg capsule/day. Nature Made @CVS. I also put turmeric powder in my protein shake every day. 

Vitamin D - Promotes healthy bones, prevents osteoporosis and type 1 diabetes, lowers BP, and regulates your immune system. I take 2 x 2,000IU capsules = 4,000 IU/day. Nature's Bounty @CVS.

Magnesium - An important mineral playing a role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the human body. Its many functions include helping with muscle and nerve function, regulating blood pressure, and supporting the immune system. Magnesium supplements may improve a number of health markers, such as blood pressure and blood sugar control. It may also reduce your risk of health conditions such as heart disease, migraine, and depression. Also promotes better sleep. Insomnia is a common symptom of magnesium deficiency. Magnesium plays a role in supporting deep, restorative sleep by maintaining healthy levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter that promotes sleep. Research indicates supplemental magnesium can improve sleep quality, especially in people with poor sleep. I take 500mg every night before bed. Nature's Bounty @CVS.

Epsom Salt - Pharmacy grade magnesium sulfate for whole body relief and wellness. Used to revitalize tired, achy muscles, reduce stress, minimize swelling, and refresh appearance of skin. I add 4 cups into my hot bath every night. Dr. Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Therapeutic Soak @CVS. 

Water - Divide your weight by 2 and drink that many ounces of water/day. I weight 180lbs. and try to drink 90 ounces of water/day. Staying hydrated flushes out toxins and waste, decreases food cravings, increases energy levels, supports healthy kidneys, lubricates and cushions joints, prevents muscle cramps, regulates body temp, reduces inflammation, and slows aging. You should be peeing every few hours with clear urine color. 

"I don't get older, I level up. This is absolutely my plan. It's a long term lifestyle mindset that starts from the time I wake up to when my head hits the pillow. Am I eating healthy foods? Am I exercising and moving my body? Do I take quality supplements? Can I manage stress? Do I get quality sleep? Am I spiritually fit? I'm not perfect and there are days I'm only getting 3 out of 6, but that's better than the alternative. " -Melissa Busby

Hands-down one of the most inspiring episodes I've ever done! In this episode, Melissa & I discuss:

PLEASE make sure and follow Melissa on IG: @MelissaBusby - Inspiring workouts, nutritional tips, and positive mindset tools. 

"What is a Dad? A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again. A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes but instead lets you find your own way, even though his heart breaks in silence when you get hurt. A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you when you break the rules, shines with pride when you succeed, and has faith in you even when you fail. " –unknown

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there....especially mine!

I acknowledge you, honor you, and celebrate you.

"I'm in alignment with my soul assignment." -Lauren Jamison

Lauren Jamison is definitely in alignment with her soul assignment and her positive impact is being felt by people and communities everywhere....Inspired by the legendary rock-star, Joe Walsh, of The Eagles, Lauren got sober on July 16, 2019 and is turning her mess into her message, and her test into her testimony. 

In this episode we discuss:

You can find Lauren at IG: @Kosherbarbiecomedy and vimeo.com/394595025

The quality of our life is directly proportional to the quality of our breath....Meaning how we breathe is literally how live. 

Grab your pen and get ready to take lots of notes. So much knowledge and wisdom! In this episode, Tyler & I discuss:

Tyler also guides us through a round of breath-work at the end which is a great tool, easy and practical, to implement into your daily mindfulness routine. 

In honor of Global Meditation Day, we bring you the eloquent and loving words of one of the world's leading spiritual teachers. I was so inspired and moved by Dr. Beckwith's meditation he led yesterday for global meditation day, I decided to share it with all of you.

If you don't't already have a consistent daily mediation practice this is the perfect time to start. The scientific benefits of meditation are:

I invite you to sit back and feel the love from Dr. Michael Beckwith. 

"Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight." -Ajahn Brahm

The easiest way to calm your nervous system is through conscious breathing. We inhale what we want more of - Love, Compassion, Joy, and Peace. We exhale what we want to let go of - stress, fear, negativity, and despair.    

I know what you're going to say, "Andrew, I can't meditate, I have too many thoughts, you don't understand".....Which is exactly why I've done all the work for you and you just have to "BE."

This is a great tool to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and go for fight, flight, and freeze to calm, rest, and relax. 

The quality of our life is directly proportional to the quality of our breathe. 

Most people spend the majority of their time and energy worrying, filled with fear and anxiety, and stressed out over things out of their control....Yet there are so many things we can celebrate every day and this episode is an opportunity to shift the focus....Small hinges swing bog doors.

Two intentions with this episode;

After listening, I invite you to write down a list of 3 things you can celebrate in your own life today....And make this a daily mindfulness practice where you do this every day....Where our attention goes, energy flows - what we focus on strengthens and gets stronger. 

This is an opportunity to create new neural pathways in your brain to replace fear with Faith, despair with Hope, hate with Love, darkness with Light, chaos with Calm, and calamity with Serenity. 

Sing it with me friends, "Celebrate Good Times - Come on."