The More Than Fitness Podcast With Matt McLeod

This topic came from a listener, but it's one that I've spent a lot of time thinking about. I still don't have a fool-proof answer. I think I'm getting close, though, and that's what I wanted to share in this Minisode. Often times our self-worth being tied up in our physique is a disguise for something deeper. Finding that can be hard, and painful. It can also be liberating. I try to give my best advice from what I've learned over the years of helping clients and thinking through this one myself, so I hope it helps.

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

Submit your question here: https://forms.gle/T94afcNxyrviH3we7

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SSZ8lw0NOjQ

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Twitter: @mattmcleod6

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Website: https://mattmcleod.org

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© 2021 Matt McLeod

No new episode for this week, so we're throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes with one of my favorite people, Carter Good. This was an absolute banger of an episode. He returns to the podcast after a hiatus away and reminded me why I chose him as my very first guest on The More Than Fitness Podcast. If you scroll back, you'll see Carter on episode 3. Many episodes later and we're chatting again, both in different locations than the first time—he was in Columbus, OH and is now in Austin, TX and I was in Lexington, KY, now in New York City—but we're still connecting in the same way we did in that very first conversation.

In this episode, we cover his recent move to Austin with his girlfriend Kaylin, what it's taught him and why he's not running away from his problems like he has in the past, why surrounding yourself with different types of people is good for you, how to learn from role models that are living the life you want to live, the science of happiness, the evolution of hard work as you get older and priorities change, why hustle is so important when you first start a career, the importance of stopping and reflecting before moving forward, craftsman-driven mindset and purpose-driven mindset, comparing yourself to others, and much, much more!

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

Connect With Carter:

Instagram: @cartergood

Website: https://cartergood.com

Connect With Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Twitter: @mattmcleod6

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

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© 2021 Matt McLeod

A lot of the 1:1 fat loss clients I work with travel for their careers, so they frequent airports and I help navigate their fitness plans while away. I also travel a decent amount myself, so I've spent my fair share around airports and in planes. In this Minisode, I cover everything I've learned about making your airport trip as stress-free as possible—when to eat, types of foods to pack, variations of meals you can get at the airport, and a list of foods to avoid. Hope it helps!

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

Submit your question here: https://forms.gle/T94afcNxyrviH3we7

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mOZdiDDJ1AA

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Twitter: @mattmcleod6

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

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© 2021 Matt McLeod

I was so happy to have the opportunity to talk to my man, Jake. We met through Instagram and actually got the chance to meet up in person when I was living in NYC. We had coffee, walked around the city, and really hit it off. Just like that chat, this one was effortless. And as the title suggests, things got pretty vulnerable, which only made it that much better. Jake has his CSCS and a M.S. in Sports Science, he's the creator of a variety of products and courses, and is super jacked (and he's a pretty cool guy).

We covered:

-His Ten Thousand Gear business retreat

-The impact of investing in a community

-Having a chip on your shoulder and being independent

-Asking for help

-Experiencing things without feeling the need to film it

-Travel routine pros and cons

-The tradeoffs of not being present

-Transactional relationships

-Jake's nomadic lifestyle

-We share our flaws in romantic relationships

-We go very deep

-Ways to stop tying our self-worth to our work

-Cycles of emotions

-Why pets are so amazing

-My hack for creating more positivity in life

-And much more!

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9-32-e1R5iE

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

Connect With Jake:

Instagram: @jake_boly

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jakebolytraining

Jake’s Training Shoe Site: https://thatfitfriend.com

Connect With Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Twitter: @mattmcleod6

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

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© 2021 Matt McLeod

I wanted to be blunt in this one. The Intermittent Fasting (IF) benefits have been shouted from the rooftops for a while, so I had to give an objective look at the pros and cons. IF *can* work well for many people, but it can also exacerbate deeper issues in others. I just want to make sure you have all the facts about fat loss, autophagy, gaining muscle with IF, and much more. I don't think you'll be disappointed with this Minisode! Enjoy.

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

Submit your question here: https://forms.gle/T94afcNxyrviH3we7

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w7OE1HJDVRY

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Twitter: @mattmcleod6

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

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Email: [email protected]

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© 2021 Matt McLeod

Solo episode for you guys today, but I don't think it'll disappoint. In this episode, I cover why the goals you're picking might be causing you to fail more often, and how to pick better ones. In certain "seasons" of your life, it doesn't make sense to try to lose fat (for example), so simply "trying harder" won't be your solution. I talk about non-physique goals and why they can be so important if you've been chasing the same weight loss goal for years on end. And lastly, I cover how to actually get started and follow through on these goals you set so you can start seeing results. Hope you enjoy!

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

Connect With Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Twitter: @mattmcleod6

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

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© 2021 Matt McLeod

Any time someone wants my help with their fat loss goals, they tell me they've been trying to "clean up" their diet lately. After hearing this so often, I figured it'd make sense to create a Minisode around what that actually means. I wanted to touch on the basic strategies that have been proven time and time again. In addition to that, I wanted to give practical examples so you can put these into action right away. Hope it helps!

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

Submit your question here: https://forms.gle/T94afcNxyrviH3we7

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1MoCzeA1A5s

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Twitter: @mattmcleod6

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

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Social: @_margittai

© 2021 Matt McLeod

This was an excellent episode with Yusef on many of my favorite subjects. I've been following Yusef on Twitter more closely recently and I knew I had to get him on my show after seeing tons of overlap in our interests. He has his PhD and is a legit doctor, on top of being a fitness and business coach, and content creator. He's been running Propane Fitness with his good friend Jonny since 2008, where they coach people on both fitness and business.

In this episode, we cover:

-How Propane Fitness got started

-Why Yusef decided to get a medical degree

-How he balanced becoming a doctor, being a coach, and being a competitor

-His best advice on productivity workflow

-Why me and Yusef are the same person

-Why meditation isn't for everyone

-The lessons he learned from his 10-day meditation retreat

-Why he decided to do the meditation retreat

-What his current meditation regimen looks like

-Getting out of your mind and into your body

-Where are you located, exactly?

-How he "verifies" his spiritual practice with evidence

-Dr. Jordan Peterson's biblical lectures

-Balancing acceptance and striving

-Reducing pressure on yourself

-And much more!

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kqre7HUVhng

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

Connect With Yusef:

Twitter: @propanefitness

Website: https://propanefitness.com

Connect With Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Twitter: @mattmcleod6

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

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Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2021 Matt McLeod

If you follow fitness people on social media, in magazines, or on podcasts, it can seem that you need to be in a perpetual state of "watching your diet." You need to always be in a calorie deficit or tracking what you eat if you want to get lean and stay lean. But, to me, this is no way to live. There's a time and place to be focused on your fat loss, but it should be a much smaller time and place than you are focused on... literally anything else. In this Minisode, I discuss the misconceptions people have around dieting and how to balance this with living a "normal," un-obsessive, healthy lifestyle.

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

Submit your question here: https://forms.gle/T94afcNxyrviH3we7

WATCH this Minisode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uvPWaf8-JqY

Connect with Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Twitter: @mattmcleod6

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

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© 2021 Matt McLeod

Chase is a former health coach, Army veteran, and the podcast host of Ever Forward Radio. I recently came across Chase after I had seen a few of my friends and colleagues mention him and his podcast. I checked out his IG and his show, and it ticked all the boxes for me to invest more time into it. I loved his message and he seemed like a very personable and knowledgeable guy, so I wanted to invite him on my podcast. I'm so glad I did because we hit it off really well and he dropped tons of value for you guys. Make sure you listen until the end because we touched on some topics that haven't been covered on this show before but are definitely worth learning about. Hope you enjoy.

In this episode, we cover:

-Why it took him 5 years to call himself a "podcaster"

-His first career in the military and why it didn't work out

-Re-evaluating his life at 24 years old

-Processing trauma from the military and his father's death

-How injury recovery lead him into the fitness/wellness space

-Making the decision to leave a well-paying, fulfilling, but toxic, job

-Becoming resourceful with your back against the wall

-Getting permission to leave a (second) "successful" career

-Going all-in on becoming a podcaster

-Getting fulfillment outside of work

-Chase potentially writing a book

-His 30-day microdosing psilocybin experiment

-Learning more about psilocybin exploration and treatments

-And much more!

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J2tQh5Pxu_E

**PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.**

Connect With Chase:

Instagram: @chase_chewning

Website, Podcast, & More: https://chasechewning.com

Connect With Matt:

[Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment

Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching

Twitter: @mattmcleod6

Instagram: @mattmcleod6

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattmcleod6

Website: https://mattmcleod.org

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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media

Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com

Email: [email protected]

Social: @_margittai

© 2021 Matt McLeod