In this episode, I will talk about dopamine's powerful role in your life—how it influences your focus, motivation, and even the joy you experience from daily tasks. But not all dopamine is created equal. You’ll discover the difference between earned dopamine, which comes from meaningful, effort-driven actions, and cheap dopamine, which can leave you feeling empty and stuck in unhealthy cycles.

This video will equip you to reclaim control over your life. From the science of dopamine to practical strategies for earning it through intentional habits, learning how to “earn your dopamine” can transform the way you live and lead, whether you're striving to grow your business, deepen your faith, or build resilience.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

•The difference between earned dopamine and cheap dopamine.

•Why cheap dopamine is making you sick—mentally, physically, and spiritually.

•How to boost your focus and motivation by 250% with earned dopamine.

•Practical steps to shift from dopamine-draining habits to life-giving ones.

Timestamps

•0:00 – Introduction: Why dopamine matters to your life and business.

•2:15 – The science of dopamine: What it is and why it’s important.

•5:07 – Earned vs. cheap dopamine: The friction that leads to fulfillment.

•7:17 – Examples of earned dopamine: Activities that give you lasting rewards.

•9:50 – The dangers of cheap dopamine: Why it’s making you feel empty.

•11:23 – Transform your habits: How to start earning your dopamine today.

Key Takeaways

•Earned dopamine requires friction: It’s the hard things—like working out, starting a business, or deepening relationships—that bring true joy and lasting satisfaction.

•Cheap dopamine is everywhere: Social media, junk food, and mindless habits are easy to access but leave you feeling drained and disconnected.

•Small actions lead to big changes: Whether it’s taking a cold shower, preparing healthy meals, or praying, start with one intentional habit today.

•A new degree of living: By pursuing earned dopamine, you’ll create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life that aligns with your values.

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About Matt

I’m Matt Chenard, a fitness and nutrition coach turned life and business mentor for Christian entrepreneurs. My mission is to help you grow your business while staying rooted in your faith and living a life that glorifies God.

Follow me on Instagram   / mattchenard   or visit https://www.mattchenard.com/ for more resources. Want to connect? Email me at [email protected].

In this episode, I’ll guide you through a practical and transformative approach to achieving your goals. Whether in your business, personal life, or relationships, success starts with clarity, intention, and action. We’ll go beyond traditional goal-setting methods and reverse engineer your vision into actionable steps, ensuring every effort aligns with your ultimate purpose.

Using the mountain-climbing analogy, I’ll explain how to break down daunting goals into achievable milestones and why the journey shapes your character just as much as the destination.

What You’ll Learn in This episode:

•Why most people fail at goal-setting (and how to avoid it).

•How to create a vision statement that defines your purpose.

•The power of daily deposits and removing friction in your habits.

•How to reverse engineer your goals into quarterly milestones.

•The importance of character development in the goal-setting process.

Timestamps:

•0:00 – Introduction: Why traditional goal-setting fails.

•2:15 – Vision and eulogy statements: Starting with the end in mind.

•5:10 – The mountain analogy: Breaking down big goals.

•7:25 – Creating quarterly milestones and celebrating wins.

•10:30 – Building daily deposits that align with your purpose.

•13:20 – How the journey shapes your character and legacy.

Key Takeaways:

•Your goals should be tied to your vision of who you want to become, not just what you want to achieve.

•Daily deposits, consistency, and removing friction are more effective than relying on motivation.

•Success isn’t just about the destination—it’s about the growth and character you develop along the way.

Join the Community

If you’re a Christian entrepreneur looking to align your habits with your faith, business, and personal life, join the Christian Business Builders Group for free resources and fellowship. Click here to join.

About Matt

I’m Matt Chenard, a fitness and nutrition coach turned life and business mentor for Christian entrepreneurs. My mission is to help you grow your business while staying rooted in your faith and living a life that glorifies God.

Follow me on Instagram @mattchenard or visit mattchenard.com for more resources. Want to connect? Email me at [email protected].

If you found this episode helpful, subscribe to the podcast, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a 5-star rating. Your support helps us reach more Christian entrepreneurs looking to build lives and businesses that glorify God.

In this episode, we explore the science behind self-control and how your habits influence every part of your life—mental, physical, spiritual, relational, and professional. I share personal experiences and practical strategies to help you build discipline and take control of your daily actions.

We’ll discuss how the “friction method” can help you prioritize good habits and eliminate bad ones, the power of starting small, and why having a strong “why” is critical to staying motivated through challenges. This episode is for you if you’re a Christian entrepreneur looking to align your habits with God’s purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 • The role of self-control in achieving success.

 • How the “friction method” simplifies habit-building.

 • Why starting small creates sustainable habits.

 • How a clear “why” builds resilience through obstacles.

Timestamps:

 • 0:00 – Introduction: Why self-control matters for entrepreneurs.

 • 2:15 – The science behind self-control and habits.

 • 5:10 – The friction method: Making good habits easier.

 • 7:45 – Starting small and building momentum.

 • 10:30 – Examples of habits that transform your life and business.

 • 13:20 – Aligning your habits with God’s calling.

Key Takeaways:

 • Self-control is foundational to success in life and business.

 • The friction method removes barriers to good habits and adds obstacles to bad ones.

 • Starting small leads to long-term change.

 • A strong “why” keeps you focused and resilient.

Join the Community

If you’re a Christian entrepreneur looking to align your habits with your faith, business, and personal life, join the Christian Business Builders Group for free resources and fellowship. Click here to join.

About Matt

I’m Matt Chenard, a fitness and nutrition coach turned life and business mentor for Christian entrepreneurs. My mission is to help you grow your business while staying rooted in your faith and living a life that glorifies God.

Follow me on Instagram @mattchenard or visit mattchenard.com for more resources. Want to connect? Email me at [email protected].

If you found this episode helpful, subscribe to the podcast, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a 5-star rating. Your support helps us reach more Christian entrepreneurs looking to build lives and businesses that glorify God.

In this episode, we explore how your daily habits shape your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Drawing from my experiences as a fitness coach and business mentor, I share a powerful analogy between the nutrients in food and the habits we cultivate in life. Just as nutrient-dense whole foods nourish our bodies, intentional habits energize our souls and prepare us for a life aligned with God’s purpose.

We’ll dive into the Fit-5 Investing System, focusing on five areas—mental, physical, spiritual, relational, and professional—and discuss how to make “macro deposits” that enrich your life, relationships, and business.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The connection between poor habits and spiritual lethargy.

• How to identify “junk food” habits that drain your energy.

• Why nutrient-dense habits lead to lasting fulfillment.

• Practical ways to create habits that align with God’s calling for your business and life.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Introduction: Why habits matter for Christian entrepreneurs.

• 2:15 – The food analogy: Nutrient-rich habits vs. junk food habits.

• 5:10 – The warning signs of “soul sickness” caused by bad habits.

• 7:45 – Breaking down the Fit-5 Investing System.

• 10:30 – Real-life examples of habits that energize your mind, body, and spirit.

• 13:20 – How your habits impact your business and relationships.

Key Takeaways:

• Every habit is either moving you toward fitness or sickness in all areas of life.

• Investing in nutrient-dense habits—prayer, walking, learning, and quality relationships—can transform your mind, body, and spirit.

• Aligning your habits with God’s purpose will help you sustain your energy and thrive as an entrepreneur.

Let’s Connect

If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star rating. It helps us reach more listeners like you who want to align their habits with their faith, business, and personal life.

Share this episode with a friend who would benefit from these insights—your encouragement could be the nudge they need to make positive changes in their life.

Join the Christian Business Builders Group for free resources and fellowship. Click here to join.

About Matt

I’m Matt Chenard, a fitness and nutrition coach turned life and business mentor for Christian entrepreneurs. My mission is to help you grow your business while staying rooted in your faith and living a life that glorifies God. Let’s transform the way you think about habits, health, and success.

Follow me on Instagram @mattchenard or visit mattchenard.com for more resources. Want to connect? Email me at [email protected].

In this episode, Matt Chenard unpacks the concept of true wealth and how the most undervalued currencies in life—time and energy—play a much greater role in long-term success and fulfillment than money alone.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Three Currencies of Life: Matt explains why time, energy, and money are the real currencies that shape our lives and businesses, and why many people undervalue time and energy in pursuit of financial gain.

• The Trade-Off Between Time and Money: Discover how over-prioritizing money can come at the expense of time and relationships, and what it means to truly live with balance.

• Energy Management: Learn how optimizing your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being can create more productive hours, making the most out of your limited time.

• Redefining Success: Matt challenges conventional success metrics by focusing on intentionality, stewardship of gifts, and nurturing what truly matters.

• Building a Sustainable Work-Life Balance: Understand the importance of enjoying your work and how aligning your job with your gifts can energize you rather than drain you.

Resources and Links:

• Take the Business Health Assessment: Business Health Report

• Book a free strategy call with Matt: Schedule Your Call

If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it with a friend, subscribing to the podcast, and leaving a 5-star review. Your support helps us reach more people and spread these valuable insights.

In this episode, Matt Chenard dives deep into the foundational strategies of his Time Wealth System, designed to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses without sacrificing their personal lives. Matt explains the four stages of an entrepreneur’s journey—Founder, Growth, Scale, and Tycoon—and how to navigate each phase effectively.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Understanding the Stages of Entrepreneurship: Matt outlines the four key stages—Founder, Growth, Scale, and Tycoon—and how entrepreneurs can strategically move through each stage to build a business that aligns with their life goals.

• The Importance of Planning and Systems: Learn why planning and creating robust systems are crucial in the Founder stage and how they set the foundation for future growth.

• Balancing Time and Capital: Matt discusses balancing time and capital investments to accelerate business growth without compromising personal well-being.

• Leveraging AI and Workflow Management: Discover how AI tools and effective workflows can save time and increase productivity in your business.

Resources and Links:

• Book a free strategy call with Matt: Schedule Your Call

• Take your free business report: Get Your Business Report

If you found this episode beneficial, please consider sharing it with a friend, subscribing to the podcast, and leaving a 5-star review. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps us reach more people with these valuable conversations.

In this episode, Matt Chenard shares his journey back to podcasting after a pause due to welcoming his baby girl, Willa, into the world. He discusses the importance of balancing faith, family, fitness, and business, and how his Time Wealth System helps Christian entrepreneurs regain control of their time without sacrificing their health, relationships, or business growth.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Purpose of Fitness: How fitness is not just about looking good but being functional and pain-free to live a long, active life with your family.

• Faith and Prioritization: Matt emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with faith, and the need to invest more time in one’s relationship with God to truly make it a priority.

• The Time Wealth System: Learn how Matt helps entrepreneurs gain back 10 hours a week in the first 90 days of working together, so they can focus on what truly matters.

• Audit and Systems: How to consistently audit your life in the areas of physical, mental, spiritual, relational, and professional health, and implement systems to optimize each area.

• Building a Legacy: Understanding that success is not just financial it also involves leaving a legacy aligned with your faith and values.

Resources and Links:

• Book a free strategy call with Matt: Schedule Your Call

• Take your free business report: Get Your Business Report

If you found this episode beneficial, please consider sharing it with a friend, subscribing to the podcast, and leaving a 5-star review. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps us reach more people with these valuable conversations.

If you found this episode beneficial, please share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps me reach more people with these valuable conversations.

In this episode, Matt Chenard chats with Sarah Aiko Mayo about the powerful connection between physical discipline and a deep relationship with Jesus. Sarah, an accomplished athlete and coach, opens up about her journey from using cold exposure as a recovery tool to integrating it into her spiritual practice as a way to grow closer to God. The discussion touches on the importance of grounding oneself in faith while navigating the challenges of life and athletic competition.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Cold Exposure and Athletic Training: Sarah explains how she was introduced to cold plunging in her college days as an athlete and how it became a crucial part of her routine.

• Rediscovering Faith: Sarah shares her experience of reconnecting with her Christian faith, moving from a time of turmoil and doubt to finding renewed purpose through her relationship with Jesus.

• Integrating Faith and Fitness: The conversation explores how Sarah now intertwines her faith in Christ with her coaching and training practices, emphasizing the importance of aligning physical well-being with spiritual growth.

• Overcoming Challenges: Sarah discusses the challenges she faced, including identity struggles and the balance between personal ambition and spiritual fulfillment through Christ.

Resources and Links:

• Follow Sarah Aiko Mayo on Instagram: Sarah Iko Mayo

• Learn More About Point One Vision: Point One Vision

• Related Episode: Purpose-Driven Coaching and Leadership

If you found value in this episode, consider exploring more resources on faith-driven entrepreneurship and  leadership and personal growth at Matt Chenard’s Website. You can also follow Matt on Instagram for daily insights and updates: Matt’s Instagram.

If you found this episode beneficial, please share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps me reach more people with these valuable conversations.

In this episode, Matt Chenard kicks off the rebranded podcast with a deep and thoughtful discussion with Mario Quezada. They explore the intersection of faith, humility, and the importance of recognizing and using our God-given gifts for the benefit of others.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Understanding Gifts and Humility: Mario shares his insights on how Christians can balance humility with the confidence to acknowledge their God-given gifts, using them for the benefit of others.

• The Importance of Team Dynamics: The conversation explores how recognizing your strengths and weaknesses can improve team dynamics, using examples from sports and business.

• Navigating Leadership: Matt and Mario discuss the role of a leader in identifying and leveraging the unique strengths of their team members to achieve excellence.

• Balancing Personal and Professional Life: They talk about how to achieve excellence in different areas of life—mental, physical, spiritual, relational, and professional—while maintaining a Christ-centered focus.

• Finding Contentment in Christ: The episode closes with a reflection on the power of contentment and how it differs from complacency, urging listeners to find their security and purpose in their relationship with God rather than worldly achievements.

Resources and Links:

• Follow Mario Quezada on Instagram: TheMarioQuezada

• Explore Mario’s Devotional and Products: Check out Mario’s 100-day devotional and EDC bags at Amber Wolves.

If you found value in this episode, consider exploring more resources on faith-driven leadership and personal growth at Matt Chenard’s Website. You can also follow Matt on Instagram for daily insights and updates: Matt’s Instagram.

Welcome to the Lifestyle Engineer podcast, hosted by Matt Chenard. If you’ve been searching for a sign to try something new, to challenge your boundaries, or to find a unique way to enhance mental and physical well-being, this episode might just be the nudge you need.  

This episode highlights the journey of Marcus Charman, a Brighton native, now residing in the West of England. Marcus opens up about his life-altering experience with cold exposure and its profound impact on his mental and physical well-being.

From grappling with feelings of isolation and depression after relocating to a remote area during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marcus speaks candidly about his search for remedies. The usual fixes – counseling and nature immersion, couldn’t offer the healing he yearned for. Then a breakthrough came in the unlikely form of cold exposure.

Marcus shares an inspiring encounter with Luke Mochee, an ice bath guru in the UK, and the exhilarating experience of his first ice bath. In Marcus's words, the cold exposure felt "clean, mentally cleansed" and he likens it to a system reset.

Listen in as Marcus chronicles the initial apprehension, the dramatic first plunge, and the cathartic feeling of shedding anxieties and fears in those icy depths. 

This episode is not just about braving the cold but also about braving life's challenges.

Matt Chenard, a fellow advocate for optimizing both personal lives and businesses, ties in Marcus’s story with insights on consistency, resilience, and balance – core tenets of entrepreneurship and personal growth.

Tune in, get inspired, and maybe, just maybe, you'll find yourself contemplating a cold shower tomorrow morning. Dive into the world of cold exposure and discover the power within.