The GetAlpha Mindset

If you’re ready to get inspired and take control of your own life, you do NOT want to miss this one.

From pro BMX rider to TV stuntman, from building a tattoo empire to thriving in real estate, Mark has lived more lives than most people could imagine. But behind the career highlights is an even more powerful story — one of hitting rock bottom, facing a suicide attempt, and rebuilding life from the ground up.

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Mark opens up about the accident that ended his BMX career, the mindset shifts that pulled him out of his darkest moments, and how reading over 250 personal development books and completing Harvard’s master negotiation program transformed his path.

We talk about mental health, resilience,2 mindfulness, buying back your time, and the exact steps to reinvent yourself no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you’re chasing personal growth, business success, or simply looking for the motivation to keep going, this episode will light a fire under you.

Guest Mark Prata 

Follow Mark Prata: Instagram – @markprata | YouTube – Mark & Lorraine Prata

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What does it truly mean to live authentically in leadership and life? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kristina Nalbandian entrepreneur, podcast host, and creative leader--to unpack the journey from hidden insecurity to bold authenticity. Through stories of risk, purpose, and human connection, Kristina shares the lessons that shaped her approach to leadership, creativity, and building real community.

Whether you're navigating life transitions or searching for deeper meaning in your work--this episode brings the real talk you didn't know you needed.

🔍 Topics Covered:

- How vulnerability creates true leadership 💬

- From faith to risk: building a purpose-led life 🙌

- Authentic community in a filtered world 🤝

- Redefining what it means to be strong 🎯

🎙️ Guest: Kristina Nalbandian

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- Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krixnalbandian

- Pulse Creative Inc: https://www.instagram.com/pulsecreativeinc

- Kristina's Link Hub: https://hoo.be/krixnalbandian

Host -- Norman Burgos_

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Get ready for an incredibly raw and inspiring conversation with the one and only Andrew Kooger! He's back on the podcast to share what he's been up to, and it's nothing short of amazing.

From launching new products for his supplement brand, Maximus Athletics, to the deeply personal journey of writing his book, "Defy the Odds," Andrew opens up like never before. He shares the challenges of creating supplements for competitive athletes, his new life as a para-athlete with Team Ontario, and the mindset that helps him turn roadblocks into new paths.

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of community, the realities of dealing with bad days, and the vulnerability behind ambition. Andrew gets real about his own insecurities, his struggle to feel proud of his accomplishments, and his mission to give back through his non-profit, the Friday Arts Foundation.

If you need a dose of motivation and a reminder that you can create the life you want, no matter the circumstances, this episode is for you.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Welcome Back Andrew Kooger!

01:51 - The Evolution of a Supplement Brand (Maximus Athletics)

08:00 - The 2-Year Journey to Writing "Defy the Odds"

12:54 - From Girl Guides to 500-Person Stages: Becoming a Keynote Speaker

16:42 - Mindset, Hope, & Overcoming Adversity

20:07 - How to Handle Your Worst Days & The Power of a Mental Reset

24:34 - "Without Community, We Are Nothing"

26:46 - Becoming a Competitive Para-Athlete for Team Ontario

32:11 - Giving Back: The Friday Arts Foundation

35:08 - Personal Growth & The Battle with Insecurity

41:46 - The Honest Truth About Feeling "Proud"

44:15 - What's Next for Andrew?

47:00 - Find Andrew & His Projects Online!

🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDREW:

Instagram: @agkooger

Website: andrewkooger.com

Maximus Athletics: www.instagram.com/maximusathleticsco/ on Instagram & MaximusAthletics.com

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_Host -- Norman Burgos_

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**Title:** How bacon barbells become a fitness and lifestyle empire

**🔍 Description:**

What started as a frustration with scratchy event T-shirts turned into one of Canada's most beloved fitness-lifestyle brands. In this episode, Jordan Moffatt--the creative force behind Bacon and Barbells--shares the _aha_ moment that sparked a decade-long journey of grit, creativity, and community. From hand-pressing shirts during COVID to building a loyal customer base with handwritten notes, Jordan gets real about burnout, breakthroughs, and the unfiltered hustle of running a solo brand.

🔥 Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a fitness fanatic, this episode is packed with inspiration, lessons, and laughter.

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FOLLOW Jordan:

Instagram: @baconandbarbells.co

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_Host -- Norman Burgos_

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_Guest -- Jordan Moffit

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If you're struggling with bloating, acid reflux, or poor digestion -- this is the video you NEED to see. In this deep, raw conversation, we dive into the real gut-healing journey that transformed Brandon from a bloated, overweight kid into a mitochondria-powered health expert 💪

Learn the secrets mainstream medicine doesn't talk about -- from blue methylene and HMOs to microbiome training and why baby formula might just be the weird health hack that works.

✅ What we cover:

- The TRUTH about gut health and why it's broken today

- Why methylene blue is changing the health game

- How Brandon healed his gut (and mind) from the inside out

- Microbiome myths debunked

- The gut-brain connection, explained like never before

- Tips you can ACTUALLY use to reset your digestion 🌱

📌 Whether you're biohacking, dealing with gut issues, or just curious -- this is your starting point.

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_Host -- Norman Burgos_

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_Guest -- Brandon Moase

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"I didn't recognize the man in the mirror anymore."

In this episode of the Get Alpha Mindset Podcast Podcast, we sit down with a guest whose story will hit home for anyone who's ever felt lost, angry, or stuck behind a mask of who they _thought_ they had to be.

Raised in an environment where feelings weren't safe to express, he shares how years of buried emotions, burnout, and performance pressure pushed him to the edge -- until he made a bold decision to face his pain, unpack his past, and rebuild from the inside out.

💬 In this powerful, real conversation:

- Growing up without emotional tools or male role models

- Letting go of anger, shame, and emotional armor

- The dangers of performing masculinity

- Using movement and brotherhood to find healing

- How he rediscovered purpose by reconnecting with his truth

This episode is for every man who's ever felt like he had to carry everything alone -- and for anyone who believes it's time to redefine what strength really means.

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👇 Timestamps & Highlights

0:00 -- "I didn't know who I was anymore"

7:45 -- The masks we wear to survive

13:10 -- Breaking free from emotional autopilot

22:00 -- Why movement and mentorship matter

30:30 -- The shift: taking off the emotional armor

38:00 -- Redefining strength as self-awareness

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🎙 _Your Hosts & Guests_

_Host -- Norman Burgos_

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_Guest -- Adam Kunder

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Welcome to another power-packed episode of the Get Alpha Mindset Podcast, where we unpack what it takes to live life at the highest level of purpose, passion, and resilience.

In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Ricciardi -- a former D1 baseball player, Bay Street financier, and now globally acclaimed artist whose works have lit up Coachella, New York Fashion Week, TIFF, and luxury walls around the world. Despite being colorblind, Anthony transformed his so-called "disadvantage" into a unique creative superpower.

🎨 From painting in secret during finance days to quitting it all just before his wedding and first home to pursue art full-time, Anthony shares:

- How he built a global art brand with no traditional gallery backing

- Turning rejection into opportunity and patience into process

- Working with brands like **Disney, Adidas, and The Prisoner Wine Co.**

- Why the heart is at the center of his art and mission to inspire

- The _real_ grind behind 2 a.m. painting marathons and 30-layer canvases

This episode is a must-listen for dreamers, creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone feeling stuck in the 9-to-5, craving something more.

👨‍🎨 FOLLOW ANTHONY:

Instagram: @ricciardipaints

Website: www.ricciardipaints.com

🎙 _Your Hosts & Guests_

_Host -- Norman Burgos_

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_Guest -- Anthony Ricciardi

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In this episode of the Get Alpha Mindset Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse Canadian siblings behind Northern Hydration, a game-changing hydration and brewery brand disrupting the wellness and fitness space. From brewing beers using 100% Canadian ingredients to engineering an electrolyte drink with no sweeteners and real benefits, this is a story of innovation, hustle, and brotherhood.

🎙️ We explore:

• How two former Team Canada squash athletes went from brewery owners to hydration entrepreneurs
• The truth about electrolytes, salt myths, and why hydration drinks need more than just water
• The science behind no-sugar, no-sweetener hydration
• The challenges and wins of building a Canadian brand from scratch
• The future of functional beverages like protein beer, pre-workout waters, and more

🍁 Whether you're a CrossFitter, athlete, wellness nerd, or just tired of sugary sports drinks, this conversation is packed with insights, laughs, and real Canadian grit.

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more entrepreneurial and fitness-driven episodes like this!

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🎙 Your Hosts & Guests

Host – Norman Burgos

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Guest – Sebastian and Alex

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Meet Shannon and Brendan — the rising Canadian sibling duo blending powerful vocals, guitar magic, and raw honesty about life, creativity, and mental health. 🎸🎤

In this inspiring and heartfelt conversation, we talk about:

• Growing up in a musical household (Shania Twain, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton & more)
• The reality of today’s music industry for indie artists
• Honest mental health struggles — and how music helped them heal 🧠💬
• Sibling dynamics, creative harmony, and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories
• The moment their EP charted alongside legends like Chris Stapleton 🇨🇦

Shannon & Brandon open up like never before — on chasing dreams, staying grounded, and why staying true to your art (and each other) is everything.

🔥 New Single Alert: “Pull My Heart Away” drops May 16th — don’t miss it!

🎧 New episodes every other week — real conversations with passionate people building bold lives and creative careers.

#CanadianMusic #SiblingDuo #MentalHealthAwareness #IndieArtists #MusicJourney #LifestylePodcast #ShannonAndBrandon

🎙 *Your Hosts & Guests*

*Host – Norman Burgos*

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▶️ https://www.getalphafit.ca

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*Guest – Shannon and Brandon*

📱 Instagram: @theberesfordsmusic

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We’re kicking off Season 4 with a story that hits deep. In this episode, Andrew Daye — breathwork coach, Muay Thai enthusiast, wellness educator, and the creator of the $10K McDonald’s burger — opens up about his powerful journey through trauma, self-discovery, and healing.

Raised in government housing by a single mom and surrounded by hardship, Andrew transformed a life of rage, loss, and father wounds into purpose, peace, and personal power. Now, he helps others unlock their full potential through breathwork, mindfulness, and movement.

💬 In this episode:

• Growing up in “toxic soil” and the effects of generational trauma
• Forgiving an absent father and rebuilding that relationship
• Beating asthma through breathwork
• Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu as therapy
• Biochemical vs psychological energy: what fuels us
• Rebuilding from rock bottom — mentally, emotionally, financially

🎧 Whether you're healing, hustling, or somewhere in between — this is a conversation for every human trying to level up with heart.

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👤 Guest: Andrew Daye

Instagram: @andrewdaye_

👨‍💻 Host: Norman Burgos

Website: getalphafit.ca

YouTube: @normanburgos_official

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