The Ethan Peal Podcast

Welcome to Part 04 of my Couch To Champion Journey! This episode is all about dealing with burnout. Join me as I talk about My lack of interest in March and the reworking of my new mindset in April. I'll share how going to hard too fast stole my joy, how to rely on your inner circle and a practical method to dealing with and overcoming burnout! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Burnout & Low Motivation: My Honest Struggle 02:25 - Why Tracking Everything Can Backfire 05:14 - Still Showing Up Without Feeling It – Lessons from Shoe Dog 06:40 - Why Rest Isn't Laziness – It's Strategy 09:56 - The Power of Having a Trusted Circle 12:35 - Rethinking the Grind: What's Changing for Me & the Channel 16:28 - Replacing Hustle with Joy 18:14 - Simplifying My Routine to Reignite Progress 27:07 - Quality Over Quantity: Restructuring My Content 30:50 - My Burnout Recovery Formula 35:28 - Final Thoughts & Outro Check Us Out: https://www.theapex-mindset.com/ https://www.omegaconsultingtx.com/work-with-us-1 Follow Me: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethan_peal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ethanpealofficial TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ethan.peal X - https://x.com/ethanApeal Resources: SHOE DOG BOOK - https://a.co/d/ai3XizJ

Welcome To Part 02 of my Conversation with Jon Kelso!! In this episode, I sit down with my Step-Dad to talk about the mindset behind his weight loss journey, nutrition and hydration, and the lifestyle changes he's made to keep the wight off for now more 5+ years. Whether you're on the journey to a healthier lifestyle yourself or just want to learn more about Heath & Fitness, this conversation is full of insight and practical takeaways. Chapters: 00:00 - Krispy Kreme Donuts 00:50 - The Mindset Shift: Eating for Optimizing Performance 02:10 - Gut-Brain Axis: How Food Impacts Mental Health 05:38 - Fitness in Your 40s: Feeling Younger 08:19 - The Hidden Problems Extra Weight Can Cause 09:00 - Balancing the Gym with Real Life Priorities 13:26 - How Long Jon's Been Consistent (and His Daily Challenge) 15:07 - Avoiding Burnout: What Keeps Jon Going 16:41 - Not a Runner—But Still in Shape (Train for What You Do) 18:07 - Arnold Schwarzenegger & the Power of a Workout Partner 20:45 - Adjusting Training for Racing: The Mental Side of Running 23:33 - Train Your Way: Finding the Workout Style You Love 28:30 - Is It Okay to Take a Break from Working Out? 31:22 - Intuitive Eating: You Don't Have to Count Calories 33:49 - Drinking More Water = Fewer Cravings 36:30 - What Being Unhealthy Really Feels Like 37:15 - How to Spot Real Food vs. Highly Processed Junk 38:30 - Jon's Future Plans for Fitness & Lifestyle Shifts 39:45 - Struggling with Cardio? The Competitive Mindset for Triathlons 41:00 - Living the Apex Mindset 43:53 - How to Rebuild a Healthy Lifestyle (Jon's Advice) 46:22 - Jon's Unhealthy Habits 45:51 - Why Jon Will Never Go Back to 230lbs 49:39 - Final Thoughts & Outro Check Us Out: https://www.omegaconsultingtx.com/work-with-us-1 Follow Me: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethan_peal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ethanpealofficial TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ethan.peal

Welcome To Part 01 of my Conversation with Jon Kelso!! In this episode, I sit down with my Step-Dad to talk about his weight loss journey, nutrition, and the lifestyle changes he's made to keep the wight off for now more 5+ years. Whether you're on the journey to a healthier lifestyle yourself or just want to learn more about Heath & Fitness, this conversation is full of insight and practical takeaways. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Recap: My Stepdad's Weight Loss Journey 02:30 - Why He Gained Weight in Winter (and How to Handle It) 05:25 - How to Intentionally Lose Weight 06:37 - My Personal 5K Journey: From Couch to Champion 08:02 - The Power of Specific Goals in Achieving Success 10:18 - What He Gained—and Why He'll Never Go Back 12:28 - Injury & Form: The Hidden Key to Sustainable Progress 16:14 - Getting Serious: What Changed in His Mindset 17:16 - New Merch: The Story Behind 'Chase Every Mile' 21:50 - Why Small Victories Matter More Than You Think 23:07 - How to Motivate Yourself to Start Again 25:18 - Resetting with New Routines & Workouts 31:40 - The Unhealthy Mindset: How It Holds You Back 34:24 - Why Nutrition Is 90% of the Battle (Mind & Body) 38:13 - Frog Fuel Protein Shots: Do They Work? 39:20 - Shamrock Farms Protein Drinks Review (Found at H-E-B) 41:55 - Portion Control: The Game-Changer You're Ignoring 42:46 - The Real Key to Losing Weight and Keeping It Off 46:02 - Unhealthy Food Doesn't Even Taste Good Anymore 46:40 - Outro Check Us Out: https://www.omegaconsultingtx.com/work-with-us-1 Follow Me: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethan_peal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ethanpealofficial TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ethan.peal Resources: FROG FUEL - https://a.co/d/da8D5SB SHAMROCK PROTEIN - https://www.heb.com/product-detail/shamrock-farms-rockin-protein-builder-strawberry-shake-12-oz/3038217

Welcome to Beyond The Gear! This episode is all about The Garmin Instinct 3 Watch. Join me as I talk about the major features and why I use this particular watch to prepare me for my 5k journey. I'll share how it benefits me in the field, why it's different and what it can do for you!! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Design & Durability 05:40 - Built In Flashlight 06:43 - Battery Life Review 08:30 - Fitness Tracking Features 10:07 - How I Use The Garmin For My Running 13:45 - Built In Coaching Features 16:07 - Race Predictor Features 17:01 - Connecting The Garmin Watch With Other Hardware 17:50 - GPS Capabilities 18:57 - Standard Smartwatch Features 20:08 - Final Thoughts 22:39 - Outro Check Us Out: https://www.theapex-mindset.com/ https://www.omegaconsultingtx.com/work-with-us-1 Follow Me: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethan_peal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ethanpealofficial TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ethan.peal X - https://x.com/ethanApeal Resources: Buy It Here! - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1316397

Welcome to the Couch To Champion Journey! This episode is all about Learning from mistakes. Join me as I talk about My constant interruptions in March and some new changes I will be making going into the month of April. I'll share how procrastination has been my biggest enemy, my bad gut heath and the science behind the Gut-Brain Axis, my bad knee injury and how it crippled 70% of my March training and a HUGE ANNOUNCMENT!!

Welcome to Beyond The Gear! This episode is all about Amino Energy by Optimum Nutrition. Join me as I talk about the benefits and why I use this particular supplement over any others. I'll share how it's helped my ADHD, why it's different and what it can do for you!! Thanks For Listening!

Welcome To The Apex Mindset Podcast!! In this episode, I sit down with Sue Sharp to talk about Native American culture, identity, and the modern-day experience of Native communities. Sue shares what it means to be Muscogee today and how Native culture continues to thrive despite challenges. We tackle misconceptions and racism that Native people still face. We talk about embracing Native identity—even if you only have a small connection to your heritage. Sue encourages listeners to explore their roots and be proud of who they are and we discuss ways to support Native causes, from learning and participating in the culture to respecting traditions and history. Whether you're Native yourself or just want to be a better ally, this conversation is full of insight and practical takeaways.

Welcome to the Couch To Champion Journey! This episode is all about Reflections. Join me as I talk about My roller coaster of a month in February and some new changes I will be making going into the month of march. I'll share how I broke 4 milestones in one run, why I skipped a whole week of workouts, how I'm training and preparing for a new set of milestones and what changes I've made mentally and physically to become a better runner!! Thanks For Listening!

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! This episode is all about new beginnings. Join me as I talk about why I changed the name of the podcast and where I kick off my new personal challenge: Training for a 5K. I'll share why I chose this goal, where i'm staring, how i'm training and preparing for it and what's to come for the new year and the new podcast.

Join me as I sit down with my pastors, Dwight & Denise Glassco! Founders of Fresh Adventures in Relashionships Ministries. In thius episode we dive into their origin story and take a closer look at how they have helped other people build their relationships with God and with others. Also we take a look at the lives of the founders and how God brought about their ministry.