There was one lesson I learned as a teacher that stood above everything else. It's something that continues to impact my life to this day. I wish I would have known and understood this when I was a student. My hope is that it changes your approach with every single person you interact with as you go about your day.

Great leaders have flaws. Great leaders are built, not born. Great leaders rise when they are called. Great leaders unite. I break down the greatest lessons we can learn from an NBA champion, turned community leader.

This podcast is dedicated to the influence and inspiration of Stephen Jackson: from his struggle to find a place in the NBA to becoming a great role player and NBA champion to his leadership in the aftermath of George Floyd's death. 

"Love for all who have love for all."

Most people want to improve their life in some way. That may be fitness, nutrition, reading more, spending more time with their family, or any more of a million different things to improve. I teach life change through fitness and nutrition, but the exact same concepts apply to anything else you want to change. There's a cycle that defines all progress. On this episode, we dive into each of the 4 elements of the cycle, how each one leads to the next step, and the most effective place to start. If you have something you've been wanting to improve, but you've felt stuck or haven't known where to start: this is the podcast for you! Enjoy!!!

You ever think you have a relevant excuse for not achieving your goals? Derek Maiden was 425 pounds when he decided to make a change. After losing 150+ pounds (and most importantly, keeping it off) we talk about the lessons he learned along the way, the perspective shifts he experienced, and the greatest moments across his fitness journey. Derek is one of the most authentic and thoughtful people you’ll come across and his stories show the true impact of how changing your fitness and health expands far outside of any gym as it’s been impacting him, his family, and the students he works with ever since. Enjoy!

According to our school system, Pete Harrower has a learning disability. According to any standardized tests or gpa, he’s a below average student. How does he go from never playing goalie to all conference in 2 years? How has he read over 100 books since graduating? How has he become an author...twice...with more books on the way? Why does our school system count out amazing people like him? This is his story. This is why I needed to create this platform. I’m so excited to share his story, inspire those kids that are made to feel like they’re not meant to achieve anything because they don’t fit into the school system, and dive into the question of where you REALLY experience your greatest education? Let’s go! 

We cover some great topics along the way including:

Dealing with dyslexia and feeling like a "mistake."

The impact of public school vs private school.

The role and impact of playing sports.

Dealing with other people's expectations as you find your own path.

Taking a year off after high school... do you learn any less not going to college than you do your during freshman year of college?

The influence of a legendary rapper in Peter's writing.

The process of becoming an author.

Steve Weatherford's Mighty 300.

Reading 100 books! Peter's top recommendations:

-Chase the Lion

-Can't Hurt Me

Reach out to Peter:

peterharrower.com

@peterharrower623

This is my #1 expertise! I break down the essentials for energizing your life through exercise.

1. Creating consistency.

2. Moving well: Strengthening your posture, adding balance and stability through great form.

3. Strengthen good movement patterns.

4. Build capacity: Raise the ceiling on what you're capable of. 

5. HAVE FUN! How to make exercise enjoyable. How to turn exercise into a stress reliever instead of a stressor.

The food you consume has a huge impact on your energy! We cover the biggest principles in eating for energy including:

The two types of food with the ability to kill your energy.

Creating consistent energy.

Reducing "in the moment" food decisions.

How to avoid energy "crashes".

High glycemic foods and what to replace them with.

Taking a food and time inventory.

The carbs you WANT for high energy.

How to prepare for when things don't go as planned.

This week's ACTION steps!

Episode 1

The people around you have the ability to CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

That change can be for the better... or it can be for the worse. Who are the people surrounding you? What can you do to upgrade your circle? What does it mean to truly upgrade your circle?

This episode we dive into the importance of the people in your life and offer a challenge to appreciate those that have been there for you and to build up an even greater team around you!

Maximizing your energy isn't about becoming an extrovert. It's about using your unique skills, abilities, and passions to give more of your best qualities to the people around you.

Today, we focus on the first step. When I coach fitness and nutrition clients, I always start with establishing the "baseline." The goal of a baseline is to find out EXACTLY where you're at right now. Once the baseline is established it's far easier to determine the path to progress. We're going to take the same approach to maximizing your energy. Establish the baseline now. There's more to come! 

Today's topic covers:

2019 Highlights: Tyler Cisek, Hudson and Emily, Andrew Haverstick