The Mecka Cast

The Mecka Cast

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The Mecka Cast episodes

  • How to Deal with Disappointment

    Dylan and David discuss how to deal with disappointing moments of life. They share a few of their personal stories and examples of what to look for and how to overcome it!


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recommendations:
    Dylan: Tom Segura’s skit on Managing Expectations
    David: Start a journaling practice
    Sarah: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

    1 hr 6 min
  • BONUS Q&A Episode

    David, Dylan, and Sarah sit down for another Q&A episode!!!


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recommendations:
    Dylan: Follow Ben Yanes on IG @ben_yanes
    David: Eat your body weight in grams of protein for the next 2 weeks!
    Sarah: Follow Dr. Jolene Brighten (author of Beyond the Pill and Is This Normal?) on IG @drjolenebrighten

    1 hr 26 min
  • Motivation vs. Dedication

    Sometimes you just don't feel like doing what you know you need to. David and Dylan cover how to tackle that exact problem and dive into the nuances of being motivated vs. being dedicated in this episode!


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    @ryanholiday, author, Stillness is the Key, Daily Stoic
    Viktor Frankl. A Man’s Search for Meaning@hubermanlab@tacticnnutrtion


    Recommendations:

    Dylan: Follow @anniemiller.co on IG
    David: Listen to the podcast Tetragrammaton by Rick Rubin
    Sarah: Listen to the Smartless Podcast with Jason Batemon, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes

    1 hr 5 min
  • We Breakdown Each Mecka Class!

    Dylan and David dish out a practical overview of all the classes at Mecka Fitness and what they each offer. They discuss who might fit best in each class to get started and keep going, and how and why you should mix up your classes! You'll get a much better feel of what results to expect from each of the classes!


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recommendations:
    Dylan: Follow Dr. Aaron Palmeri on IG @aaron.palmieri
    David: Read The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
    Sarah: Take a home food sensitivity test with Equi.life

    1 hr 23 min
  • The State of CrossFit

    Dylan and David chat about the state of Crossfit and the upcoming open. A lot of opinions are shared on what could be different, be better, and what they hope to see for and from Crossfit moving forward.


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    The Sevan Podcast
    Recommendations:
    Dylan: Follow @drseanpastuch on IG
    David: Sign up for the open
    Sarah: Go read a book by the author Andy Weir

    1 hr 23 min
  • Minimal Effective Dose

    David and Dylan discuss the concept of using the minimal effective dose for progress. The scan over topics including your fitness routine, building habits in your daily life, and in your relationships.


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    @drinklmnt

    @activelifeAtomic Habits by James Clear

    Recommendations:
    Dylan: Dylan leaves you with a quote today by an anonymous IG page!
    David: Tom Foxley and The Freedom Project Podcast
    Sarah: American Symphony Documentary on Netflix

    1 hr 1 min
  • BONUS Q&A Episode

    David, Dylan, and Sarah sit down for another Q&A episode!!!


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recommendations:
    Dylan: For all your supplement needs go to True Nutrition at www.truenutrition.com
    David: Go watch “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” on Netflix
    Sarah: Go check out the plant store Ruby Flora in Bethel Park

    @rubyloraplantshop

    56 min
  • What Upsets Us About the Fitness Industry.

    Dylan and David jump right in to discuss the issues that they feel plague the fitness industry in today's world. Strap in for a few tangents, some anger, some honesty, and a few attempts at what they believe could be possible solutions!


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    @biolayne@the_plant_slant

    @roopsihota@thereadystate

    @next.level.spine.and.sports@pre_script


    Recommendations:

    Dylan: Follow/Listen to the podcast Mind Pump
    David: Go watch “Bye Bye Barry” on Amazon Prime
    Sarah: Listen to Armchair Expert, Episode with Wiz Khalifa

    1 hr 26 min
  • Guac is always extra.

    In today's episode, Dylan and David discuss what people are actually paying for when they sign up for a gym membership. The discussion spans across ideas that financial costs are only one part of what a decision should be based off of, and how much value does a gym (or your gym particularly) actually give to you. Ultimately we hope you know what you're paying for!


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    @chriswillx

    Atomic Habits by James Clear

    Recommendations:
    Dylan: Next Level Spine and Sports
    David: Go listen to an old music album for nostalgia
    Sarah: Mecka Fitness Personal Training and Nutrition Hybrid Program

    1 hr 12 min
  • We get vulnerable.

    In an episode that started with discussing their weaknesses, David and Dylan end up diving into the importance of being vulnerable, the positive effects it has on your ability to coach, teach, and learn, and how to apply it in the most difficult circumstances.


    Mentions:

    Music by Matthew May
    Recommendations:
    Dylan: Follow Jordan Shallow @the_muscle_doc

    David: F**k Your Feelings by Ryan Munsey

    Sarah: Watch "Beckham" on Netflix

    1 hr 19 min

About The Mecka Cast

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The Mecka Cast, hosted by David and Dylan, delves deep into the dynamic world of the health and fitness industry, offering insights, inspiring stories, and actionable tips to help you achieve your…