The Max Effort Podcast

In Today’s episode, I reflect on the difficulties I faced in 2023. Battling financial turmoil, feelings of identity crisis, failure, and almost reaching a point of giving up and waiving the white flag. But like any difficult season, there’s opportunity, there’s a solution, and there’s internal breakthrough. 

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In today’s episode, I share a personal story about growing up, struggling through school, and feeling like I wasn’t “smart enough.” From failing classes and missing graduation— to trusting in myself and forging my own path altogether. All because I learned that intelligence had nothing to do with, but pursuing what I truly loved mattered more than any test I would ever take. 

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In today’s episode, I reflect on how powerful some of the hardest seasons of my life were. How pushing back against resistance didn’t break me the way I thought it might, but how it actually open doors for some of the best outcomes yet.  

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In today’s episode— I talk about what it’s been like over the years of chasing down goals in music, writing, training, etc. How I went from always being fearful that those goals may never come to life, to now being more focused on doing the work, above all else.  

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In today’s episode, I reflect on the last 8 years of being a personal trainer— specifically in terms of pursuing after something I feel to be a calling in my life. I share some key points for what’s kept me concrete in that role, despite the many wavering seasons.  

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In today’s episode, I dive into some of the recent challenges I’ve been facing, growing within those experiences, and the unexpected perspective changes that eventually led to powerful insight. 

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In today’s episode— I share some insight into what it’s like working as a personal trainer, navigating the ins and outs of how individuals view themselves in the face of intimidating fitness goals.  I dive into my own personal battles on the topic as well as relay some ideas for how to reframe your approach next time you struggle with shame, guilt, and feelings of failure. 

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In today’s episode, I dive into what my training in both the gym and in baseball has been like in the last couple months, facing physical and mental battles, and more importantly, some powerful questions to ask yourself when you’re in the guaranteed peaks and valleys in the journey of success. 

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In today’s episode I talk about my unique journey into playing baseball, dealing with performance anxiety, the obsession of getting better, and getting comfortable taking risks. 

Part 2 of  recent episode “Leaving No Doubt” 

I dive into some  key moments in my personal training career where I truly believed it was over. And yet— I moved forward anyway.