Struggle To Strength Podcast

Struggle To Strength Podcast

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

  • Why Your Tribe Is All Important

    Today the boys talk about why your tribe is ALL IMPORTANT to your success, your life, your happiness - and why your PEOPLE are your POWER.

    In the first 10 minutes:

    • Josh’s recent trip to Texas and upcoming trip to Florida to spend time with his bodybuilding team (Team Mihaley) and his business team (Team Jason Phillips) and how it has inspired him and why it's all important
    • The power of spending time around other people who are crushing it and driven to accomplish the SAME GOALS you have
    • If you spend your time around 5 millionaires you’ll be the 6th / if you spend your time around negative people you’ll be negative
    • It’s your responsibility to not bring down the people around you (Shmole behavior)
    • Definition: Shmole, and why you gotta boke’em bra
    • 10 Minute Mark:

      • The reality is your worth is determined by how much value you provide to others
      • Travis' story of his Tribe and a few examples of how they've positively affected his life recently to pursue what he's doing now
      • Tricks and hacks for finding a new tribe if you need one
      • Utilizing social media and the internet to find your groups, tribes, mentors etc
      • 20 Minute Mark:

        • Friends vs Network - why it’s important to have and audit them both
        • The social aspect of social media and why it’s so powerful
        • How to "DO SOCIAL MEDIA"
        • How to build and keep connections with people on and off social media
        • NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY!

          Show Links

          • Justin Mihaley
          • Team Mihaley
          • Jason Phillips
          • Bigger pockets website
          • Bigger pockets podcast
          • Full time film maker
          • Parker Walbeck 
          • Podcast to profit facebook group
          • How to contact us

            • @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
            • @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
            • Where to give us feedback or ask questions:

              • Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
              • Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
              • JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
              • INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
              • Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
              • 38 min
              • 10: How to fake it till you make it, managing multiple businesses, utilizing mentors, setting goals, cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms... w/ Justin Jones

                Today's episode is a conversation with the uber talented jack of all trades Justin Jones!  This episode is jam packed with info, honestly, you might want to grab a pen and paper.

                Justin is a serial Entrepreneur currently primarily involved in:

                • Aktion Coffee and Supplement Company, working with Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and a number of amazing humans creating cutting edge coffee and health supplements.
                • That Curious Jones Podcast interviewing a wide range of high level guests.
                • Software Sales Consulting for SAAS products.
                • Today we dive into:

                  First 20 Minutes:

                  • Getting injured and making a recovery, driving him to find his passion 
                  • The lessons you learn from door to door sales and why they’re important
                  • Faking it till you make it big time
                  • Justin’s story of College drop out to climbing the corporate ladder at IBM Ladder, to  entrepreneur
                  • Why he left corporate America
                  • What he's been involved in since: E Commerce, Cannabis Space, Events company working with professional athletes 
                  • Passing Half Pound gold blunts around a party with Peter Dante from Grandma’s boy
                  • 20 Minute Mark:

                    • How do you manage multiple businesses at a high level?
                    • The importance of a support system.
                    • Understand when making NO decision is WORSE than making the WRONG decision, and how to manage your limited time.
                    • Can't be afraid to fail, and understanding what you're good at / not good at.
                    • 30 Minute Mark:

                      • The importance of finding a mentor.
                      • A network vs a mentor - what's better?
                      • Does imposter syndrome and anxiety ever end?
                      • Why you need to listen to this podcast :D
                      • His story of leaving corporate and starting his entrepreneur journey and first podcast Bud Brothers.
                      • 40 Minute Mark:

                        • New mushroom coffee and supplements in the works.
                        • The benefits of Cannabis and Psychedelic mushrooms.
                        • How to get started marking a change in your life, or starting a business.
                        • Links from the show:

                          • Aktion Coffee
                          • Justin Jones IG
                          • Curious Jones Podcast
                          • Rumble Johnson
                          • Bud Brothers Podcast
                          • Code - Curious - for 15% off coffee
                          • Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.

                            This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.

                            If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!

                            How to contact us

                            • @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                            • @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                            • 59 min
                            • 9: Why To Leave Your Comfort Zone

                              Today is a short episode!  We talk about a couple topics that have been bothering us lately.  We don't have all the answers, but maybe we can figure them out together:

                              • Imposter Syndrome
                              • Why your comfort zone is killing you and how to get uncomfortable
                              • First 10 Minutes:

                                • What is imposter syndrome?
                                • What is your comfort zone?
                                • Why your comfort zone is killing you!
                                • Where do the negative "voices" in your head come from and how do we "deal" with them?
                                • We even had imposter syndrome about THIS EPISODE.  We don't have all the answers, but hey maybe by talking about them we can figure them out together.

                                  10 Minute Mark:

                                  Tangible things we do to beat imposter syndrome

                                  1. CUT OUT NEGATIVE SELF TALK
                                    1. Understanding where those voices are coming from
                                    2. Physical forms of meditation
                                    3. Change the way you talk - stop putting yourself down
                                    4. Start saying “how can I do____” instead of “I can’t do_____”
                                    5. How to find practical ways of determining your worth so you can charge what you’re worth and over deliver
                                    6. 20 Minute Mark:

                                      1. Why the best way to get uncomfortable is to never get comfortable
                                      2. Intro to House Hacking and it’s benefits
                                      3. It’s not glamorous
                                      4. EACH WEDNESDAY - join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.

                                        This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.

                                        How to contact us

                                        • @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                        • @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                        • Where to give us feedback or ask questions:

                                          • Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
                                          • Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
                                          • JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
                                          • INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
                                          • Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
                                          • 27 min
                                          • 8: How Struggle Leads To Strength w/ Anthony Spada

                                            Trigger Warning:  This episode has some heavy subject matter around bullying and mental health.

                                            Today we have on the one and only Anthony Spada of The Ace of Spada podcast to tell his story about the struggles he went through and how it built the strength he has today.

                                            Anthony is crushing it with his Podcast and coaching business, and has had big names on his show including (links below):

                                            • Jordan Syatt 
                                            • Erin Diamond
                                            • Jordan Dugger
                                            • Mind Pump Radio
                                            • Anthony's story is a perfect example of STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH - so please listen and we hope you can learn something, and/or relate.

                                              In the first 15 minutes we cover:

                                              How do you start a podcast or business, and what is holding you back?

                                              How to get big names on your podcast, or how to reach out to big name people?

                                              1. Treat them like humans
                                              2. Interact with them on their social media first, commenting on posts, starting conversations
                                              3. Don't give a fuck if they say no!  Just go for it
                                              4. Around the 15-30 minute mark we discuss his story:

                                                • He was the victim of terrible bullying in high school which led to depression and eventually almost suicide
                                                • There are so many people out there who go through / have gone through the same thing - this is his story of how his life has turned around
                                                • Sometimes hitting rock bottom is how you find your purpose
                                                • Next we discuss:

                                                  • How he got started in the fitness industry and started his podcast
                                                  • How much time and money you need to invest into yourself
                                                  • How to find, create, and build top professional relationships 
                                                  • With growth comes sacrifices, sometimes you outgrow the people around you - how to deal with outgrowing and losing relationships 
                                                  • LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

                                                    • Anthony Spada - https://www.instagram.com/spadafitness/
                                                    • Symbiote Strength - https://www.instagram.com/symbiotestrength/
                                                    • Ace of Spada Podcast (100 episodes!) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4i6xZslyV5WySRhQPL4VUV?si=hy6omEEbRy-JJQ-BJ2NvQg
                                                    • Jordan Syatt - https://www.instagram.com/syattfitness/
                                                    • Erin Diamond - https://www.instagram.com/erindimondfitness/
                                                    • Jordan Dugger - https://www.instagram.com/duggaesthetics/
                                                    • Mind Pump Podcast - https://mindpumppodcast.com/
                                                    • HOW TO CONTACT US:

                                                      • @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                      • @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                      • Where to give us feedback or ask questions:

                                                        • Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
                                                        • Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
                                                        • JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
                                                        • INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
                                                        • Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
                                                        • 1 hr 12 min
                                                        • 7: Why DIETING Is Making You Fat And What To Do Instead

                                                          Today we clear the air and talk about how Weight Watchers, Atkins, Keto, and the general practice of "dieting" is making people fat and unhealthy.  

                                                          Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money. 

                                                          This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.

                                                          How to contact us

                                                          • @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                          • @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                          • Where to give us feedback or ask questions:

                                                            • Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
                                                            • Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
                                                            • JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
                                                            • INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
                                                            • Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
                                                            • 47 min
                                                            • 6: Lessons Learned From Fighting w/ Alex Robles

                                                              Alex Robles is a former Team USA Taekwondo Competitor and state champion.  He did Olympic Taekwondo for 29 years.  He also has a degree in Neurological Biology.  Today he is a Combat Fitness and Nutrition Coach in Denver.  

                                                              Today we dive into:

                                                              • His life growing up fighting in California, and 29 years of Olympic Taekwondo
                                                              • The lessons he's learned fighting, how he's helping people today as a coach, and why maybe everyone should fight just once
                                                              • Boxing For Parkinson's Program, and how boxing can help people with dementia  
                                                              • Coaching kids with martial arts and developing discipline and respect
                                                              • Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.

                                                                This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life

                                                                If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!

                                                                How to contact us

                                                                • @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                                • @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                                •  @robles.bfu (contact Alex for training, questions, etc!)
                                                                • Where to give us feedback or ask questions:

                                                                  • Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
                                                                  • Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
                                                                  • JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
                                                                  • INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
                                                                  • Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
                                                                  • 1 hr 19 min
                                                                  • 5: An Open Conversation On Finding Your Passion

                                                                    Today we shoot the shit and chat about finding your passion. Why is it important? How does it happen? 

                                                                    We dive into:

                                                                    • “The pain of discipline is far outweighed by the pain of regret”.
                                                                    • How you can make money doing anything.
                                                                    • Creating a sense of urgency for yourself to make a change.
                                                                    • The power of seeing a path and finding a mentor.
                                                                    • Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.

                                                                      This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.

                                                                      If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!


                                                                      How to contact us

                                                                      • @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                                      • @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)

                                                                      • Where to give us feedback or ask questions:

                                                                        • Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
                                                                        • Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
                                                                        • JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
                                                                        • INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
                                                                        • Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
                                                                        • 58 min
                                                                        • 4: Crossfit or Bodybuilding

                                                                          In today's episode we learn ALL about:

                                                                          • The difference between CrossFit and bodybuilding.
                                                                          • Do you need carbs?  Do you need fat?
                                                                          • How to get started with each and find a good coach + red flags of a bad gym
                                                                          • CrossFit was made to turn every day people into athletes.  Bodybuilding was made to make every day people look like a movie version of an athlete.  Which one would you prefer?

                                                                            Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.

                                                                            This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.

                                                                            If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!

                                                                            Links from the show

                                                                            @joshlevinefitness

                                                                            @travishawkes

                                                                            How to contact us

                                                                            @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)

                                                                            @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)

                                                                            Where to give us feedback or ask questions:

                                                                            Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!

                                                                            Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
                                                                            JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
                                                                            INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
                                                                            Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!

                                                                            1 hr 17 min
                                                                          • 3: Should You Try A REVERSE DIET?

                                                                            In today's episode we learn ALL about:

                                                                            • What is a reverse diet, and what are the tell tale signs that you might need one?
                                                                            • Why would you choose a reverse diet, and the amazing effects it has on the body!
                                                                            • A number of actionable and easily implemented steps to getting started!
                                                                            • Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.

                                                                              This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.

                                                                              If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!


                                                                              Links from the show

                                                                              • @joshlevinefitness
                                                                              • @travishawkes

                                                                              • How to contact us

                                                                                • @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                                                • @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                                                • Where to give us feedback or ask questions:

                                                                                  • Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
                                                                                  • Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
                                                                                  • JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
                                                                                  • INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
                                                                                  • Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
                                                                                  • 1 hr 10 min
                                                                                  • 2: The VEGAN “Strongman”! Plant Based Diet & Lifestyle w/ Tony Meitin

                                                                                    In today's episode we learn ALL about: 

                                                                                    • Optimizing health and fitness through plant based nutrition.
                                                                                    • Favorite foods, supplements, and where to shop.
                                                                                    • A number of actionable and easily implemented steps to being more plant based!
                                                                                    • But wait, can you get enough protein? Our guest Tony does! In this episode we go into a deep dive on the diet and lifestyle of a Vegan Strongman.

                                                                                      Each Wednesday, join Josh & Travis, long time friends building their businesses, as they deep dive topics and interview guests to teach themselves and their listeners how to turn struggles into strengths, follow their passion, and pursue greatness in everything mind, muscle, and money.

                                                                                      This podcast is for anyone who is looking to improve their health & fitness, leave the job they hate to find their passion, or generally improve their life.

                                                                                      Tony Meitin is a coach at F45 Training, a Strongman athlete, oh and also a Vegan!

                                                                                      If you enjoyed this show, PLEASE like, review, rate, and provide your thoughts and feedback we would really love to hear from you!

                                                                                      Links from the show

                                                                                      • @tonymeitin (Today's Guest - DM with any questions!)
                                                                                      • @torre.washington (Plant Based Athlete with lots of amazing info)
                                                                                      • True Nutrition (where to get plant based supplements online!  Customize your own supplements at www.truenutrition.com)
                                                                                      • Water Course Foods (amazing Plant Based restaurants in the Denver Area - you can look up similar restaurants in your area!)
                                                                                      • Thug Kitchen (the official Vegan Cookbook! Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (Thug Kitchen Cookbooks)
                                                                                      • How to contact us

                                                                                        • @travishawkesmedia (contact Travis for media bookings, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                                                        • @joshlevinefitness (contact Josh for training booking, questions about the podcast, etc!)
                                                                                        • @tonymeitin (contact Tony for training, questions about how to go vegan, etc!)
                                                                                        • Where to give us feedback or ask questions:

                                                                                          • Apple Podcasts - Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!
                                                                                          • Youtube Channel - Please like and subscribe, you can also leave comments here and we’ll get back to you!
                                                                                          • JLF Community (Facebook Group) - join this private community and talk anything fitness!
                                                                                          • INSTAGRAM - DM us any questions or feedback you have and we will get back to you!
                                                                                          • Call us and leave us a message on Anchor - use our Anchor Link here, click "message" to give us a call with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes. We’d love to hear from you and may even include your voicemail on a future episode!
                                                                                          • 1 hr 21 min

                                                                                          About Struggle To Strength Podcast

                                                                                          From the publisher's feed

                                                                                          Life is full of struggles.