Sets and Reps

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In November it will have been 1 year since the formation of this podcast. Brian Meldrum, aka Kid Briian from back in Episode 1 has quite the return on this one. We take some time on the show to react to my first episode where he was featured, and reflect on changes as well as thoughts we still agree with.

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More key points: Instagram’s algorithm as creators, how to send a DM, mindful decision making, deathbed impact, long term planning with education vs. a passion project, massive action for massive results, reducing constant stimulation and more!

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Brian is a very talented music producer and podcaster; he can also teach you how to produce music! Here are all of the links to where you can make a connection:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiidbriian/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Lf1Crq6UCT3qJifITOIvY?si=vEWa79tqR_mFfLh_LG9F-w

Music production education: http://fiverr.com/kidbrian

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For professional figure competitors, getting to and maintaining a competition ready physique has both rewards and drawbacks. It is a long process but the goal is to compete with yourself and to see how much more you can bring to the table each year. Not only is Allison Jackson a mother, but she’s a professional figure competitor turned fitness/nutrition coach. She hosts her own podcast called Fit To Lead. With so much of her time and effort in different places, it is important that we discussed routines, knowing your priorities and the importance of family support. More topics discussed: the process of competition day, the challenges of an 8 month preparation, posing, having a coach, altering diet at the end of the prep, post competition mental health challenges and more!

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Read more about Allison and her business: https://www.allisonjacksonfitness.com/

Follow Allison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonjacksonfitness/

The "FIT TO LEAD" Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Flbca31hGV64mb3Knbm4r

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Shugyo is intense physical and spiritual training for the purpose of transformation. It could also be translated as a deep daily practice. That’s a lot like how we run things on the show Sets & Reps. On Episode 30, Rick Testa describes how three of his own deep daily practices have helped him divert from a destructive path. We talk about how martial arts builds discipline, helps you get to the edge of fear, learning, and dealing with your own emotions. Rick is the chief aikido instructor at Shoshinkan dojo, a 4th degree black belt. He is also an ordained zen monk and practitioner of integral bodywork. Integral bodywork is a fascinating type of structural integration therapy (the connection of muscles/soft tissue/joints). I’ve only recently become aware of it through this podcast. We talk about the 10 sessions of integral bodywork, how someone is able to perform it, and what some of the “side effects” are. Thank you for listening!

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All podcast websites and platforms: https://linktr.ee/setsandrepspod

More about Shoshinkan Aikido: https://www.shoshinkan.org/

More about Integral Bodywork: https://integralbodywork.com/

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Podcasting is a wonderful hobby and passion project. I was grateful to be able to explore it with Lazo Mohamed, the host of FLOW podcast. Lazo is an architect from Manchester, England working towards his master’s degree. FLOW podcast was created to provide charged, unfiltered discussions about a host of interesting and relevant topics ranging from mental health and relationships to exploring Greek and Egyptian mythology! The research that Lazo puts into each podcast is evident and I was happy to have the opportunity to connect with him. Joining us also on Episode 29 today is Lazo’s colleague Huzaifa.

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This was a truly fun and insightful conversation between podcasters who don’t know it all but are figuring it out one episode at a time. We discussed: how the podcast was formed right before lockdown in the U.K., preparing for an episode, audience feedback, conversing about multiple topics versus just specializing, expanding your reach, developing multiple skills as a podcaster, briefly on the “Flow” state and more!

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FLOW Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flow.podcast/

Sets & Reps on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/setsandrepspod/

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Being relentless means stopping at nothing and racing headlong towards the goal. Jordon Haslem is in relentless pursuit of building physically and spiritually stronger people through coaching and discipline. He is a strength coach operating out of Strength Camp gym in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has also trained American Ninja Warriors and played football Semi-pro. When he realized he had more of a knack and enjoyment for the preparation rather than playing the sport, he began developing himself and moving his career forward.

In today’s episode of Sets & Reps we discuss: having a “beginner’s mindset”, your ideal career, words that qualify your vision, a thirst for knowledge, an abundance of counselors, where to focus your learning, and more!

Important accounts you should follow on Instagram!

The podcast: https://www.instagram.com/setsandrepspod/

Today’s guest: https://www.instagram.com/coachhaslem/

Follow Overtime Athletes: https://www.instagram.com/overtimeathletes/

50% off YOU Revolution YOUniversity Full Tuition Package with code SETSANDREPS: https://betterbeings.net/youniversity

Michelle Zellner went from being a personal trainer and noticing that being healthy and happy required much more than the physical aspect of working out, to developing a multi-faceted approach in the form of corporate wellness programs and online courses. She is an advocate of living by intentions to become a healthier and happier human being. She has helped so many others do the same by helping identify areas in their life where they could make improvements and grow each day. She thrives off of the energy she can receive from the environment. 

She came on the Sets & Reps podcast and uses her story and experiences to discuss: solutions for everyday problems we all face, living with authenticity, creating an environment to thrive, curiosity rather than judgement, vision boarding and more!

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Find more information about today's guest: https://betterbeings.net/

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Follow Sets & Reps the podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/setsandrepspod/

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A message from today's guest:   Greetings Better Beings!  To highlight National Wellness Month, and to honor my commitment to help people be better beings, I am hosting a series of webinars during the month of August.  These are complimentary and open to anyone in the ENTIRE WORLD. I am sharing the zoom registration links with you, with the hope that you will join and spread the word far and wide.  If you can’t make it to the live session, a recoding link will be sent to anyone who has registered.  I hope to see you there!  In health and happiness, Michelle  Join me Wednesday, August 11th at 7pm MT to discuss The Habits of Healthy People:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldeutrTopHdFYin9zhpN5-rosz8W6gw0e Join me Tuesday August 17th at 7pm MT to get to  Know Your Numbers: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctd-yvqDMpHtW3lc628kbAWp7D2Jr38BaC--

Christian Merritt started as a youth athlete passionate for programming safe yet effective workout programs for himself, to helping both athletes and the general population become effective with their mind and body. He created the Merritt method and has ambitions to manifest it into a culture and community of driven individuals. He has recently opened up his own training space and specializes in helping golfers optimize their performance on the course. Topics discussed include: overcoming burnout, cross-sport program considerations, anatomy of the golf swing, major muscular injuries in golfers, hip power and mobility, and explaining the Merritt Method mentality.

Mike Pachan has 11+ years of experience using and researching cannabis and hemp. On the daily he chases an “Activated” lifestyle. With his “Mountain Made” CBD products, he is hard at work making sure you are too. Topics discussed: the what and how of CBD vs. THC, cannabis isn’t for everybody, quality control and transparency, maintaining and not suppressing high energy, his anxiety struggles, science stuff, studying cannabis in the healing of ailments, moving the industry forward, and more!

Brandon Cadorette is a personal trainer and the co-owner of “Wellfound Physical Therapy and FItness” in Burlington, Vermont. Brandon had been working as a trainer at the health club I joined, of which I am still an employee. I saw him as one of my first mentors. I could always run an idea by him about training or ask a question if I had it. He has taken the entrepreneurial leap and opened up his own facility with his wife Jen, physical therapist. Topics discussed in today’s episode: operating a combined pt and fitness clinic, some flaws of online training, why p physical therapy patients don’t always do personal training, keeping fitness clients uninjured, measuring your workout intensity, smarter endurance training and more!

Discussing gratitude, the hard work of maintaining motivation, reframing yourself, going the extra mile and more! Shawn Anderson is a motivational speaker. Shawn also founded Extra Mile Day which in currently honored by 512 cities in the U.S. for those who pushed a little bit more each day to better their communities or create a positive change.