Pure Ambition

Jeremy Miller is an athlete, content creator, host of The Jeremy Miller Podcast, and co-founder of Switchback. In this episode, Jeremy and I delve into his journey to becoming a full-time content creator after opting not to go to law school and how following his curiosity and passions coupled with hard work has helped him create a life that fulfills him and allows him to positively impact the lives of others.

Key Points:

• Where his journey as a content creator began and how it has evolved
• Life lessons learned from playing 20 years of hockey
• Using athletics and social media to positively impact others
• Balancing athletics, content creation, coaching, and operating a business
• How to make money with brand deals
• Dealing with negativity and hate online
• Keys to staying healthy as a runner
• Benefits of strength training for performance and longevity in running
• A day in the life with Jeremy
• Pros and cons of running fasted
• Deadlifting 500 lbs and running a sub-5-minute mile
• Jeremy's diet to stay healthy and perform his best
• Choosing which races and challenges to compete in in 2024
• Bro science behind why shower thoughts are so powerful
• Jeremy's definition of Pure Ambition

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Chase Chewning is a Health coach turned podcaster, interviewing industry leaders in fitness nutrition, and mindset. He is the Founder of Operation Podcast and host of Ever Forward Radio where his top 0.5% podcast has received more than 3 million downloads.

Chase has been my mentor for going on 3 years at this point and has guided me through some of the hardest situations and roadblocks in my life and has helped me tap into what my purpose is in this life, learn how to articulate it, and share it with the world, and build physical, mental, and emotional resilience.

He is one of the most inspirational people I know, and his story of going from a US Army Sergeant to a health entrepreneur and podcast host will ignite a fire in you to pursue whatever calling is on your heart.

Key Points:

• Why I decided to work with Chase as my mentor
• Chase's journey to full-time podcaster and entrepreneur
• Enlisting in the Army out of high school
• Using his unique gift of service both in and out of the military
• Living a life that fulfills you vs. one that others want you to live
• The journey to a higher version of yourself is a choice
• Taking care of your internal and external health
• Improve your biometrics by spending time outdoors and with friends and family
• Benefits of fitness wearables to get feedback on your health
• Living a life of integrity
• How to develop deeper connections and relationships
• Leadership Lessons Learned from the Army
• Surrendering to the pursuit and tapping into a higher version of yourself
• Chase's definition of Pure Ambition

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Dom Cianciotto embodies what it means to be resilient. He underwent open heart surgery at age 33 in 2023 and is now training to run his first marathon. Dom is a mentality and breathwork expert who teaches others to learn to adapt to stress & build Resilience. He is also the Director of Community + Experiences at Plunge.

In this episode, Dom and I get vulnerable about the struggles we have both faced mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally after suffering cardiac episodes. Dom also opens up about his past in the entertainment space and how he went from throwing ragers for some of the world's top musical artists to starting his own experiential wellness company and ultimately landing a job with Plunge.

This is a powerful episode that will change the way you view hardship and develop the mindset of resiliency and the ability to overcome any challenge life throws your way.

Key Points:

• Leaving Montana and moving to NYC to pursue arts, entertainment, and food
• Benefits of cacao for heart health
• Making wellness fun and accessible to others
• Transitioning out of partying with musicians to the world of health and wellness
• Overcoming depression by cutting out alcohol and partying
• Giving yourself permission to explore and find what you are passionate about
• Failing twice at building a supplement company
• Why you need to pump out high volume early on to get your thing seen and recognized
• Working in your business vs. on your business
• The dangers of saying "yes" to too many things
• The power of presence
• Tapping into a higher version of ourselves through stillness
• Rebuilding his body after having open-heart surgery
• Running a mile 31 days post-op
• Remaining grateful during the darkest hours
• Knowing when to go fast and when to slow down
• Signals to look for to avoid burning yourself out
• Cold plunging and lifting weights after heart surgery
• Dom's definition of Pure Ambition

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Is your relationship with pain keeping you from feeling relief?

Vinny Crispino, founder of Pain Academy, joins the show and shares valuable insights derived from his transformative journey from overcoming a grueling back injury along with battling addiction during recovery and how it led him on the path to helping people get out of chronic pain.

Vinny also sheds light on the critical aspect of changing one's relationship with pain to facilitate quicker healing. The discussion extends to injury-proofing the body for running, with insights into optimal fueling for performance and recovery.

The episode wraps with a deep dive into the methods that have proven effective in helping thousands liberate themselves from chronic pain through the innovative approach of Pain Academy.

Key Points:

• Going from an All-American swimmer to pursuing a career as a pro-Surfer
• Suffering a fractured T12 vertebrae and multiple herniations in his back while surfing
• Dealing with addiction to narcotics while recovering from the injury
• What to do when you hit rock bottom
• Maxing out credit cards to fund his recovery and still not seeing results
• Going back to school to learn how to heal his injuries
• Divine intervention led him to the person who would heal him
• How downregulation of the nervous system expedites the healing process
• Biggest mistake that people in corrective exercise make
• How to communicate better with your central nervous system for incredible results
• Changing your relationship with pain can help you heal quicker
• Learning to injury-proof his body after getting into running
• How to fuel for performance and recovery in running
• Overcoming mental, physical, and emotional hurdles to finish a 50-mile race
• How Pain Academy was born and their methods that have helped thousands of people get out of pain
• Vinny's definition of Pure Ambition

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Heber Cannon is a Filmmaker, Fitness YouTuber, and one of "The Buttery Bros." The Buttery Bros have produced and directed five of the world's leading fitness documentaries, have outpaced some world-leading athletes, and have had a front-row seat for the meteoric rise of the global fitness phenomenon, CrossFit.

The Buttery Bros have become well-known for their entertaining and insightful coverage of various CrossFit events, competitions, and behind-the-scenes moments with top athletes in the fitness community.

Heber has a passion for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, inspiring and entertaining others through his content, and creating "all butter, all the time."

In this conversation, we dive deeper into how he landed a job at CrossFit only to be let go, the truth of what life as a full-time creator looks like, how he balances a busy work schedule with family life, and much more.

Key Points:

• Growing up in the Mormon LDS Church and how it has shaped him in his life
• The pros and cons of living a completely sober life
• How the Buttery Bros got started on YouTube
• Why the Bros were let go by CrossFit
• How to stay creative when your back is against the wall
• Moving his family into his parent's basement in his 30s to keep a dream alive
• A surefire way to develop more confidence
• How to separate yourself in a saturated market like fitness
• Why CrossFit is the most optimal way to train
• How he has developed stronger relationships with his wife and sons while running his businesses
• Knowing when to prioritize different areas of your life over others at certain times
• The concept of "Dude Days" with his sons
• What goes into the creation process for a Buttery Bros video
• Creating short-form vs. long-form videos
• Dream video projects if money wasn't an issue
• Heber's definition of Pure Ambition

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Is it possible to balance a healthy lifestyle while drinking alcohol?

On today's episode I am joined by Jack Espy, Founder and CEO of Spirited Hive, a better-for-you craft cocktail brand lightly sweetened with organic honey and all-natural ingredients.

Jack started mixing cocktails for his friends during the pandemic. They quickly became a hit in his circle of friends, inspiring him to share his unique recipes with the world and start a canned cocktail company at age 23 rather than pursuing a career in real estate.

Throughout the conversation, Jack explains how he can balance living a healthy lifestyle, keeping his health and wellness at the forefront of his priorities, enjoying some drinks with friends, and not letting that throw him off track from achieving his goals.

Key Points:

• Marketing a lifestyle vs. pushing to sell a product
• Why Jack decided to start a better-for-you canned cocktail company out of college
• Becoming the official canned cocktail sponsor of all Nashville professional sports teams
• What goes into building and launching a brand from scratch
• Learning to structure a day and optimize as an entrepreneur
• Raising Money: Angels vs. Venture Capital and Private Equity
• Can alcohol be part of a healthy lifestyle?
• How to maintain a healthy balance between prioritizing your health and enjoying alcohol
• Learning to balance fitness with work and daily obligations
• Collaboration over competition to grow in health, business, and life
• Day in the life as a Founder and CEO
• 4 non-negotiables for better health and more happiness
• Overcoming fear of failure as an entrepreneur
• Shocking health benefits of honey
• Jack's definition of Pure Ambition

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In this solo episode, I talk about the biggest challenge I've faced as an entrepreneur, how I'm dealing with it, and the simple steps you can take to avoid facing the same hurdle.

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The medical industrial complex profits from you being sick and then treating your illness with expensive drugs and costly medical procedures.

Healthcare in the US is a mess; however, today's guest has the solution we've been looking for that won't leave us pouring thousands of dollars each year.

Andy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowHealth, a platform & community that empowers you with a crowdfunding tool and a wealth of resources to efficiently manage your healthcare costs.

In this episode, Andy and I delve into how and why our country's approach to healthcare took a nose dive in the 1970s and the reasons it has become a broken system. We also discuss how CrowdHealth provides affordable, easy-to-use healthcare tools that equip people to live delightfully uninsured.

Key Points:

• The inspiration to start a crowdfunded way to pay for healthcare
• How CrowdHealth works to save you money on healthcare
• Fund humans, not health insurance
• Why the healthcare system took a nosedive in the 1970's
• Incentivizing people to stay healthy
• Health requirements to join CrowdHealth
• Live hard, die fast
• How deductibles, premiums, and co-pays work and what to look out for
• How CrowdHealth negotiates hospital bills for community members
• Benefits of using Bitcoin to pay for health care bills
• Long-term health benefits of a keto diet
• Setting up non-negotiables in life to help you thrive
• Structuring your day in a way that fills your cup
• How faith has helped guide him as an entrepreneur
• Figuring out what your skill is and glorifying God through it
• Andy's definition of Pure Ambition

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Today we are exploring the concept of "Stop Trying and Start Training." This is something my Pastor and spiritual mentor preached about and in this episode, we delve into the power of intentional training for gains in fitness, faith, relationships, business, and life. Whether it's with your fitness routine, building spiritual resilience, mastering relationships, advancing your career, or optimizing life, true progress lies in consistent intentional training.

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Natasha Van Der Merwe is a long-time endurance coach and professional triathlete from 2010 to 2023. Since 2009, Natasha has coached hundreds of athletes both online and in person covering all aspects of the sport as well as how to fuel for training and race day demands.

She coaches multiple Professional Triathletes, most notably, 2 x Ironman Champion, Alice Alberts, and has worked with multiple well-known CEOs and Personalities like Nick Bare, Steve Weatherford, Phil Daru, Bobby Dautrich, Bubbie Golf, Devon Levesque, Matt Jansen, Domenic Iacovone, and Jimmy Decicco.

In this conversation, we explore her journey, from learning to find happiness with less to lessons from humble beginnings. Natasha discusses the role of faith in her leadership, her shift from pro triathlete to coaching, and the sacrifices for excellence. Natasha emphasizes self-investment for greatness, mental strength in athletes, and the critical role that faith has and continues to play in her life as she strives to leave a lasting impact.

Key Points:

• Learning to live and be happy with less
• Lessons learned from humble beginnings
• Keeping God at the center of her life as a leader
• Giving up being a professional triathlete to go all-in on her coaching business
• Coaching Nick Bare to an Ironman
• The sacrifices required to become the best
• Funding her professional Ironman career by starting a bike transport company
• How much it costs to do an Ironman
• Invest in yourself if you truly want to become great
• How to build mental strength as an athlete
• Fueling strategies to optimize performance and recovery and mistakes to avoid
• Why you MUST do strength training and plyometrics as a triathlete
• Peak Ironman training schedule
• How to maintain healthy hormones as an endurance athlete
• Natasha's Day in the Life
• How faith has made her a better mom, coach, wife, and community builder
• Natasha's definition of Pure Ambition

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