E 4.25 - Marshall Johnson @MJKeepingItTight

Is OFFICIALLY STREAMING!

Marshall Johnson is a living legend  whose resume reads more like an almanac for the history of natural bodybuilding than a seasonal stat line.  As a matter of fact, at the age of 63, he recently placed 2nd overall in the overall for Men’s Bodybuilding at the OCB Presidential Cup. 

We talk for a little lengthier than usual but I learned a tremendous amount in this conversation.

In this episode, we speak about:

👉🏼What got him into bodybuilding

👉🏼The various hiatuses he took away from the sport 

👉🏼How natural bodybuilding has evolved since he first began to compete

👉🏼His first experience with “reverse loading” before a prep

👉🏼What drives elite athletes to compete at the same event

👉🏼How federations need to work together to create a sustainable future for natural bodybuilding

And more!

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@MJKeepingItTight

@Shifteq.Podcast

EP 5 - Mr America #ForMike (Part Two) Feat Larissa Isterabadi @OCBWestCoastWarrior

Is OFFICIALLY STREAMING!

Larissa is an OCB Figure Pro and Promoter of the October 19th @OCBWestCoastWarrior show in Hermosa Beach, California! The Westcoast Warrior will be OCB’s first inaugural show in Southern California! 

In her personal life, she is 52 years young.  mom of 3 boys, a wife of 30yrs and a Pediatrician who is always encourage others to pursue Natural Bodybuilding.

In this episode, we speak about:

👉🏼What the OCB West Coast Warrior means to Larissa!

👉🏼Her love for the natural bodybuilding community and why she raises awareness for it

👉🏼Where me and Chris are with our diet in prep to include our plateau

👉🏼The effect of “Allostatic Load” on the body’s weight

👉🏼The upcoming changes to our diet

👉🏼How newcomers (pre-peppers) can start eating like they’re on prep to help them cut!

And more!

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@OCBWestCoastWarrior

@LarissaIsterabadi

@science_and_gains

@Shifteq.Podcast

E 4.24 - Parker James @ParkerLikesFighting

Parker James is a recently crowned Bikini Pro who just earned her pro card at the OCB Colorado Natural.

Parker James is also Professional Mental Health Advocate who specializes in emotional intelligence and everything interpersonal work.

In this episode, we speak about:

👉🏼Her challenging journey through her first season of competitive bodybuilding 

👉🏼The inner battles she fought through to get to stage 

👉🏼What earning a pro card meant for her

👉🏼The interpersonal work that goes with transformation

👉🏼Why “failure” is an opportunity to learn and grow

👉🏼The personal traumas we deal with and how to learn from them

And more!

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@ParkerLikesFighting

@Shifteq.Podcast

#Bodybuilding #NaturalBodybuilding #Fitness #Health 

E 4.23 - Corey Ball @Cor3yBall

Corey is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has been training for 9 years consistently and competing for 3 years. The skills he’s learned in bodybuilding has contributed to his overall life and has made a significant impact in his day to day. 

In this episode, we speak about:

👉🏼His inner “nerd doctor” approach to his bodybuilding journey

👉🏼How being an athlete paved his way to being a physical therapist

👉🏼The value of being “different” and how that archetype has helped him achieve success in his life

👉🏼How being a Black doctor serves others into going after their dreams

👉🏼How his bodybuilding journey lead to an overall 3rd placing while competing in the NPC 

👉🏼The transformation of his lifestyle pre and post bodybuilding to include cutting out the tasty Oreo Quest protein bars. 

And more!

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@Cor3yBall

@Shifteq.Podcast

#Bodybuilding #NaturalBodybuilding #Fitness #Health 

E 4.22 - Bri Rugulo @BodyByBriRug

Is officially streaming!

Bri Rugulo @bodybybrirug - Bri’s bodybuilding journey has contributed significantly to her mental health as it has helped build her confidence through some of her darkest times. She’s learned to love the BUILDing aspect of bodyBUILDing as it has empowered overall growth and helped place emphasis on the journey rather than the goal. 

Bri is currently in nursing school who has an affinity towards training in boxing 🥊. 

In this episode, we speak about:

And more!

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@bodybybrirug

@Shifteq.Podcast

#Bodybuilding #NaturalBodybuilding #Fitness #Health 

E 4.21 - Michele Bland-Muzny @posing_queen_ 

Is officially streaming!

Michele Bland-Muzny @posing_queen_ - Michele is a former national-level bikini competitor who found her passion behind the scenes with posing and judging. Beyond coaching, Michele is a certified Head Judge in multiple organizations and an international judge. Recently, she expanded her impressive resume by taking on the role of Head Judge and training new judges in Gabon, Africa.

In this episode, we speak about:

And more!

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@posing_queen_

@Shifteq.Podcast

#Bodybuilding #NaturalBodybuilding #Fitness #Health 

E 4.20 - Jenna Fitzpatrick @Jennaafits

Is officially streaming!

Jenna Fitzpatrick @jennaafits - Jenna is brand new to competitive bodybuilding but a veteran of self investment as a co-host of the “Find Less” Podcast. She is also a double business owner with a sports nutrition club and a small protein donut business on the side.

In this episode, we speak about:

And more!

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@jennaafits

@Shifteq.Podcast

#Bodybuilding #NaturalBodybuilding #Fitness #Health 

EP 4 - Mr America #For Mike (Part One) Feat Chris Alejandro (@science_and_gains)

Is officially streaming!

In this episode we go over the big picture of our approach to the Mr America to include - our Why, mindset, plan and necessary adjustments to get to stage. 

This mini-series is aimed towards engaging with people who have never competed and 1st time competitors. 

In this episode, we speak about:

And more!

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@science_and_gains

@Shifteq.Podcast

#Bodybuilding #NaturalBodybuilding #Fitness #Health 

E 4.19 - The Why of ShiftEQ 2024 (Solo)

Is officially streaming!

In this episode I decided to take it back to the OG days a record a solo episode. 

In lieu of having the first OFFICIAL t shirt sale for the brand, I wanted to re visit my why behind ShiftEQ and why that “why” means so much to me. I hope you guys enjoy this episode 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

In this episode, I speak about:

And more!

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@Shifteq.Podcast

#Bodybuilding #NaturalBodybuilding #Fitness #Health 

E 4.18 - Maurio Hill @maurio89

Maurio has competed in over 15 shows with a total of 9 pro wins across physique and Classic Physique. 

Outside of bodybuilding, Maurio is a carpenter, personal trainer and a gamer.

In this episode, we speak about:

And more!

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@maurio89

@Shifteq.Podcast

#Bodybuilding #NaturalBodybuilding #Fitness #Health