Struggle To Strength Podcast

Struggle To Strength Podcast

By Travis Hatch & Josh LevineEducationSelf-Improvement
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Struggle To Strength Podcast episodes

  • 4 Things You Can Do Today To Stop Trying & Start Doing

    EPISODE 30: This week Josh has returned from the very LAST Impact Collective X event with Jason Phillips, and the boys sit down to recap some of the highlights & takeaways.


    In today’s episode, Josh & Travis mainly discuss 4 key ways to STOP trying and start DOING now.

    Whether you have already found some success or are just starting out, these 4 things will give you exactly what you need to get motivated and start moving forward once again.

    Episode 30 is here, we’ll see you inside.

    Where to find us:

    Show Hosts

    @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
    @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA!  (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)

    Podcast Producer

    @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)

    Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)

    Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)

    Follow the Podcast on social for even more content! - Struggle To Strength Instagram (http://https://www.instagram.com/struggle2strengthpod/)

    30 min
  • Growth from Self Discipline & Embracing Discomfort w Evan Stewart

    EPISODE 29: This week the boys get OBSESSED as they sit down with serial entrepreneur, investor, & venture consultant Evan Stewart, founder of the Obsessed Academy.


    A firm believer in leaving individuals & companies better than they were found, Evan’s mission is simple: to create a world in which people are inspired by their potential, motivated by their progress, and fulfilled through their life’s work.

    In this week’s episode, Evan discusses everything from why producing & creating every single day is essential for your fulfillment, to why establishing FOUR core values is absolutely essential for a company’s culture to thrive. Throughout the convo, the main topics covered include:

    • Being “best self” isn’t necessarily intrinsic—comes from knowing that you can produce & create
    • Core tenant of creation: no one can talk into being fulfilled or happy—comes from experience
    • Growth through discipline & putting yourself in environments you’re not familiar with
    • No comparisons: finding a rhythm that works for your productivity

      • Guest bio:

      With a knack for growing people-oriented, profit-rich organizations, Evan achieved a rank among the top 1% of real estate professionals in Texas. After his exit, he built a renowned executive training program, launched a globally acclaimed dynamic conference, and expanded his investment portfolio to include businesses in biotech, software, and real estate. Evan currently serves as the CEO of Basewell: a quickly growing SaaS startup. Evan’s adventurous spirit is fed through rock climbing, hiking, and exploring remote parts of the world. When he is not in the Rocky Mountains or leading his companies, Evan is often found speaking at various events, or in the studio as a podcast guest to shows around the world.

      Other topics discussed:

      • Fear & doubt are because of a lack of confidence
      • Struggle people have is because identity is based on something external (i.e. job position, income, etc.)
      • Nature vs. nurture: is the confidence trait something you can learn & master?
      • Embracing discomfort in healthy ways
      • Unhealthy obsession vs healthy obsession
      • Core values: why having a defined set of four core values is essential to any business
      • Positive shifts in company culture by praising & adjusting against established core values
      • Advice for entrepreneurs & small businesses

        • We’re talking all things growth this week folks, so get those notepads ready! We’ll see you inside!

        Where to find us:

        Show Hosts

        @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
        @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA!  (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)

        Today’s Guest
        evanstewart.co - VISIT FOR INFO ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP & VENTURE CONSULTING! (http://evanstewart.co/)

        Podcast Producer
        @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)

        Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts!

        Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel

        Follow the Podcast on social for even more content! - Struggle To Strength Instagram

        1 hr 16 min
      • Q&A: Trainer Tips, Nutrition Facts, & Eating on Vacation

        LISTENER Q&A #01: Time for your questions! The boys sit down for the first of many Q&A episodes to respond to some of your burning questions about nutrition, diet & weight loss, and building muscle.


        This week Josh & Travis are discussing everything from workout tips for beginners, to whether subsets or heavy compound lifts are better for lower body muscle growth.

        Featured Questions:
        What’s the best nutrition to fuel the brain?
        Why is it so easy to put on body fat from carbs & fat, but so hard to burn it off?
        Which is better for lower body muscle growth—supersets or heavy compound lifts?
        How do you get started lifting as a beginner, or as someone who hasn’t worked out in a long time?
        What are some tips for sticking with a nutrition or workout plan while on vacation?
        Is it important to eat before training?

        Other topics:

        • Supplementations that can help improve cognition & neurological capacity
        • No such thing as good or bad foods—just wrong times and amounts
        • Building muscle & lifting tips for people who are just starting out
        • 6 basic movements to perfect the help develop an amazing physique
        • Eating recommendations for people who train early in the morning

          • You asked, and folks we're, answering. The first Q&A episode is now live, see ya inside.


          Where to find us:

          Show Hosts
          @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
          @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA!  (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)

          Podcast Producer
          @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)

          Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)

          Watch the Video Pod on Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)

          Follow the Podcast on social for even more content! - Struggle To Strength Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/struggle2strengthpod)

          35 min
        • Confidence On Camera, Pursue Your Passions, Be A Shark w Rico Incarnati

          EPISODE 28: Videographer, Photographer, & Fitness Content Creator Enrico Incarnati (@rico.incarnati) joins the podcast to talk being a “shark” & always moving forward, mental health advocacy, building confidence in front of the camera, and advice for creating your own fitness content.


          Owner of Enrico Incarnati Productions & host of the Be A Shark Podcast, the boys sit down with Rico as he shares his remarkable journey. Covering everything from ditching a career path as a Pediatrician to pursue his passion for Videography & Photography, to why he so strongly supports mental health and building others up.

          Guest Bio:
          Enrico Incarnati is a self taught Videographer/Cinematographer & Published Photographer. With a focus on creativity, content creation, storytelling, & mental health, Enrico primarily works with other creatives, coaches, & entrepreneurs to help them follow their passions to become thought leaders & needle movers in their respective spaces.

          Today’s topics also cover:
          - Rico’s path to Photography/Videography
          - Mental health advocacy & why it’s so important to Rico
          - Authentically connecting with others: relationships shouldn’t be transactional
          - Building network by genuinely being interested & asking questions
          - Success being better with others—building people up
          - Gaining confidence in front of the camera
          - Focusing on people who need to hear your message
          - Content advice: importance of quality, consistency, & audio

          It’s shark week on the pod this week folks, so get ready. We’ll see y’all inside.

          Where to find us:

          Show Hosts
          @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
          @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA!  (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)

          Today’s Guest
          @rico.incarnati - FOLLOW FOR MORE INFO ON CREATING FITNESS CONTENT! (https://www.instagram.com/rico.incarnati/)

          Podcast Producer
          @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)

          Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)

          Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)

          Follow us to stay up to date with the Podcast! - Struggle To Strength Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/struggle2strengthpod)

          1 hr 2 min
        • High Performance Habits | Optimal Self w Jeremy Herider

          EPISODE 27: The boys are knocking it out of the park as they sit down with former Major League Baseball player & CrossFit Games champion Jeremy Herider (aka @basebrawl), founder of Optimal Self Inc (@optimal_self on Instagram).

          Earning results, striving to improve, and mastering habits to perform at your highest potential are all the topics of convo this week as Josh & Travis sit down with the Optimal Self coach.

          Throughout the episode, the three dive into everything from Jeremy’s personal journey to becoming an MLB player, to some inspiring paradigm-shifting moments that led him to becoming his own ‘Optimal Self’ and why he’s so determined to help others find theirs.

          Key Takeaways:

          • Consistency to action for success
          • Motivation is BS—people don’t lack motivation, they lack clarity
          • 3 Pillars of Self-Motivation
          • Mastering behavior & the art of showing up
          • “100% or nothing” mentality: why anything less won’t work

            • Guest bio:

            Jeremy Herider is a three-sport professional athlete, Productivity Coach to several Fortune 500 companies, and Life Coach (among many other titles). He’s also the pioneer of Optimal Self Inc and spends every day following the very habits he promotes through this program. Jeremy has helped 1,000’s of people become the best versions of themselves through Optimal Self, and he’s done so with the belief that every high-performing individual follows those same basic habits to support their success.

            Other topics discussed include:

            • Stop looking for handouts, results have to be earned
            • Believing you’re worthy & capable of achieving your goals
            • Changing behavior: if you want something to be different you have to do something different
            • Unlocking your own power by taking responsibility for EVERYTHING in your life
            • Excellence in everything increasing your potential in anything
            • Focusing tactics: training your brain be aware of what you give attention to
            • Creating routine & developing high Performance habits

              • Episode 27 of the Struggle To Strength podcast is here and Jeremy definitely brings the heat, so prepare to get fired the f*ck up! See y’all inside.


              Where to find us:

              Show Hosts

              @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
              @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA!  (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)

              Today’s Guest

              @optimal_self - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON PRODUCTIVITY COACHING! (https://https://www.instagram.com/optimal_self/)

              Podcast Producer

              @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)

              Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)

              Watch The Video Pod on Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)

              Follow to stay up to date with the Podcast! - Struggle To Strength Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/struggle2strengthpod)

              1 hr 4 min
            • Entrepreneurial Journey w Jason Phillips

              EPISODE 26: The man, the myth, the legend joins the podcast this week as the boys sit down with Josh’s own business coach & mentor—entrepreneur Jason Phillips (aka @jasonphillipsisnutrion), the founder, owner, & CEO of The Nutritional Coaching Institute (@nutritionalcoachinginstitute).

              Getting right into it, the discussion between the three offers some valuable insights into the mindset required for success, while presenting some easily applicable takeaways throughout. Sharing some hilarious and marketable stories, the main topics Jason covers include:

              • Urgency and the importance of taking the opportunities presented to you
              • Ready Aim Fire: Jason’s “all in” moment that drastically changed life
              • Conversation and connection as the real KPIs for business
              • Utility of understanding the flow of conversation

                • Guest bio:

                Jason Phillips has been active in the fitness industry for decades. From a former cover model and professional athlete to a sought-after fitness and nutrition coach, Jason is currently the CEO and founder of Nutritional Coaching Institute. Jason runs a successful mentorship program for Fitness and Nutritional professionals where he provides group and individualized coaching to some of the most talented professionals in the industry. He has written for several publications including Men’s Fitness and his own book, Macros Explained: Your Ultimate Guide to Macronutrient Prescription for Health, Performance, and Aesthetics and his newest book; Macros Applied: Bridging the Gap from Science to Application.

                Other topics covered throughout the convo include:

                • Reason why Jason founded The Nutritional Coaching Institute
                • Going all in & detaching from outcomes required for success
                • F*cking up: inevitable & happens every day, importance is to learn
                • Growing as a business owner & mitigating risk
                • Not all about acquisition: maintaining clients vs signing new clients
                  • 4 things to focus on to make money

                    • Episode 26 has a wealth of knowledge, so get ready folks. We’ll see you inside.

                    Where to find us:

                    Show Hosts
                    @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
                    @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA!  (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)

                    Today’s Guest

                    @jasonphillipsisnutrition - FOLLOW FOR INFO ON MENTORSHIP & NUTRITION COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/jasonphillipsisnutrition/)

                    Podcast Producer

                    @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)

                    Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)

                    Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)

                    1 hr 1 min
                  • Carbs vs Fats | What You Need To Know

                    EPISODE 25: It’s a battle between carbs and fats this week as the boys sit down to determine the most efficient energy source for the production of ATP, the fundamental compound that drives many processes within our cells to provide our bodies with essential power.

                    While taking a deep dive into the science behind how exactly carbohydrates and fats become our body’s primary source of fuel, Joshua and Travis pursue the answer to which of the two energy sources is preferred over the other. Throughout the convo the main topics the guys cover include:

                    • ATP 411: An explanation of what Adenosine Triphosphate is
                    • Carbohydrates vs. fat - which creates more ATP
                    • Glucose and glycogen and their role in creating energy
                    • How increasing a workout’s intensity affects the body’s preferred energy source
                    • Determining how and what to eat for optimal performance

                      • During the second half of the ep, it’s a listener Q&A as the duo answers some questions from our favorite people: you guys. Be sure to stick around to the end because not only will you be gaining super valuable knowledge, but there is also some great and easily applicable info revealed toward the end.

                      Get out those notepads and get ready folks, because Episode 25 is live. We’ll see ya’ll inside.


                      Other topics covered include:

                      • Difference between ATP and ADP
                      • Oxygen’s role in determining your body’s preferred source of energy
                      • Anaerobic vs aerobic exercise
                      • Pre, post, and intra-workout carbohydrates
                      • Hypoglycemia and low blood sugar post-workout
                      • The Glycemic Index and choosing between carbs to consume based on upcoming workout/activity


                        • Where to find us:

                        Show Hosts

                        @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
                        @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA!  (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)\

                        Podcast Producer

                        @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)


                        Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)

                        Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)

                        1 hr 6 min
                      • Diet for Anxiety and Depression w Dr. Piper Gibson

                        EPISODE 24: The effect your diet has on your DNA and how you can test your genetics to determine what foods you should be eating.  Eating the wrong foods for your DNA can cause anxiety, depression, inflammation and a whole list of other issues.  This week the boys talk hacking your DNA through nutrition with Dr. Piper Gibson (aka @regeneratinghealth).

                        A Children’s Holistic Health and Nutritional Genomic Practitioner, Dr. Gibson brings us into the field of Natural Medicine and explains the value of genetic testing. Throughout the convo the group discusses:

                        • Nutritional Genomic testing and what it involves
                        • Predisposition to disorders & health issues
                        • Stress mitigation for both children and adults
                        • Dr. Gibson’s approach to treatment and supplementation

                          • Josh and the good Dr. Gibson have conflicting opinions in one area, listen all the way through to find out what it is!

                          Episode 24 is here and it’s an informative one. See ya’ll inside.

                          Guest bio:

                          Dr. Piper Gibson is a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine and is also a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner®, where she specializes in children's neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, Tics/Tourette's, Anxiety, SPD, and ASD. She uses a natural, integrative approach to help her clients finally focus, function, and flourish. She is also the Corporate Clinical Educator for GX Sciences.


                          Other topics covered include:

                          • How Dr. Gibson got into the field of Natural Medicine and she focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders
                          • Predisposition to disorders and health issues and how life events can trigger them
                          • Nutrition in schools: looking into what goes into our kids’ bodies and the correlation to neurodevelopmental disorders
                          • Poor nutrition’s long-term effects and approaches Dr. Gibson takes for treatment and supplementation
                          • Consistency required to improve anxiety or ADHD
                          • Process for reintroducing foods after eliminating them from a client’s diet
                          • Food sensitivity testing vs GI mapping
                          • The implications of stress


                            • Where to find us:

                            Show Hosts

                            @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
                            @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA!  (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)

                            Today’s Guest

                            @regeneratinghealth - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON NUTRIGENOMICS & HOLISTIC HEALTH! (https://www.instagram.com/regeneratinghealth/)

                            Podcast Producer

                            @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)


                            Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)

                            Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)

                            56 min
                          • Mindset is Everything w/ Lachland Stuart

                            EPISODE 23: Change is good.  Mindset is Everything. This week the boys sit down with their Aussie mate and Mental Health advocate Lachie Stuart (aka @lachlanstuart), founder of The Man That Can Project podcast (@themanthatcanproject on Instagram).  Today's episode covers:

                            • Personal development - Finding your purpose before (or after) hitting rock bottom
                            • Strategies to handle anxiety 
                            • Lachie's 4 Pillars of Ownership
                            • 8 Areas of Life to Master
                            • 3 Ways to strengthen how you communicate.

                              • Folks, get ready to be empowered. Episode 23 has arrived, we’ll see ya inside.

                              Guest bio:

                              Lachie is a Master Practitioner in NLP (Neurolinguistic programming) & men’s performance coach. He specializes in empowering men to take ownership of their lives once and for all. In 2018 he founded The Man That Can Project as a way to continue spreading his message while creating a global community of men who are empowered to be their best self. Through his work he has created a platform that has impacted thousands of men & has collaborated with industry leaders such as Lululemon Australia, Lifeline Australia, Full Spectrum Education, Braintap Technologies and more.

                              Today’s topics cover:

                              • Lachie’s background and the moment in his life that made him want to begin to better himself
                              • How you can avoid rock bottom and what it mentally requires to begin improving your life
                              • Rock bottom is circumstantial—not about being worse off but about realizing your life needs to change
                              • Asking what you want your life to look like and making adjustments if you’re not there
                              • Anxiety and strategies you can implement to manage and overcome those feelings
                              • The 4 Pillars of Ownership: Muscle, Momentum, Meaning, and Mateship
                              • The explosive growth that comes from surrounding yourself with the right people
                              • 8 most important areas to master in order to live a successful life
                              • Being able to communicate your boundaries
                              • 3 areas of communication to focus on: communication with self, others, and the world around us


                                • Where to find us:

                                Show Hosts

                                @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/)
                                @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA!  (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/)

                                Today’s Guest

                                @lachlanstuart - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON COACHING & SUPPORT! (https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/)

                                Podcast Producer

                                @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)


                                Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)

                                Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)

                                1 hr 17 min
                              • Cryptocurrency for Beginners w/ Jimmy Song

                                EPISODE 22: Let’s talk crypto, kids. This week the boys sit down with Bitcoin developer and cryptocurrency specialist, author Jimmy Song (aka @jimmysomg on Twitter).

                                If ya’ll are interested in money we highly suggest you stay tuned and prepare to learn a lot, ‘cause today Jimmy is here to dive into the world of digital currency and your questions around Bitcoin, how to buy and sell cryptocurrency, and what your safest and best investment option is.

                                It’s a very highly anticipated episode, so get ready to go virtual.

                                Guest bio:

                                Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator and entrepreneur. He's an open source contributor to many different Bitcoin projects and is the author of Programming Bitcoin from O'Reilly, The Little Bitcoin Book and Thank God for Bitcoin. Jimmy writes a weekly newsletter, Bitcoin Tech Talk and has a podcast Bitcoin Fixes This.

                                Today’s episode covers everything from:

                                • Why the Central Bank and current system are broken
                                • Jimmy Song’s background: and how he became an author and public figure within the cryptocurrency space
                                • When Jimmy knew cryptocurrency was going to take off, the origins of Bitcoin, and how he initially got in
                                • How Jimmy brings his Bitcoin knowledge to the public
                                • Currency 101: a brief history of how we determine what currency is and why certain things lose/ gain value
                                • Breaking down what exactly Bitcoin is and why it’s important


                                  • Where to find us...

                                  Show Hosts:

                                  @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR MEDIA!  (https://www.instagram.com/travishawkesmedia/
                                  )
                                  @joshlevinefitness - CONTACT FOR COACHING! (https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/
                                  )

                                  Today’s Guest:

                                  @jimmysong - FOLLOW FOR INFORMATION ON CRYPTO! (https://twitter.com/jimmysong/)

                                  Podcast Producer:

                                  @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! (https://www.instagram.com/james_lohan/)


                                  Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-to-strength-podcast/)

                                  Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgIa3ZBMm3KaNi_hoFXxhQ)

                                  1 hr 4 min

                                About Struggle To Strength Podcast

                                From the publisher's feed

                                Life is full of struggles.