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In this episode of The Powerhouse Mentality, I’m dropping some hot takes on the fitness, nutrition, and supplement space — no brand bias, no influencer crap, just real talk.

I break down what’s actually worth the hype, what’s misleading consumers, and where people are flat-out wrong. From protein quality and “health” marketing to zero-sugar products, trendy ingredients, and the constant confusion between calories, macros, and metabolic health — nothing is off limits.

Some of these takes you’ll agree with. Some might piss you off. That’s the point.

I’m not here to be right or popular. I’m here to get people thinking critically, asking better questions, and making smarter decisions about how they train, fuel, and perform.

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In this episode, I sits down with Marco Mejia from Silverback Media for a powerful conversation about CrossFit, community, fear, success, and the everyday stories that make this sport life-changing.

We dive into:
• Why people fear success more than failure
• Unlocking “the next standard” in your training and your life
• What CrossFit teaches you about adversity, grit, and mental toughness
• Why scaling isn’t weakness — it’s longevity
• How small wins build confidence that changes everything
• Stories from Everest summits to first bar muscle-ups
• Why CrossFit gyms have become the new “third place” people desperately need
• How starting at 40, 50, or 60 can literally reverse aging
• And the mission behind getting MORE people into CrossFit to make the world better

This episode is real, raw, and insanely inspiring — not because of elite athletes, but because of everyday people proving what’s possible.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re capable of more… listen to this one.

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In this episode, Eric Schwartz shares his journey from spending over a decade with Animal — one of the most iconic names in the supplement world — to building Paw Power Nutrition, a mission-driven dog supplement and peanut butter brand created to help pets live longer, healthier lives.

We talk about what truly separates quality supplements from good marketing, how to actually read a dog food label without getting misled, and why so many owners are confused about kibble, raw, fresh, and everything in between. Eric breaks down dog-nutrition basics, the power of hybrid feeding, why hydration matters, and the hidden red flags inside cheap kibble and trendy fear-based content online.

He also opens up about losing his dog while traveling for work, getting laid off, and deciding to finally bet on himself — starting Paw Power with almost no money and a commitment to donate to rescues from every sale. His message is simple: start before you’re ready, focus on integrity, and lead with education over hype.

If you love supplements, love your dogs, or you’re building something of your own, this conversation is packed with heart, insight, and inspiration.

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Content creator, athlete, and PricePlow/Bev Lab director of content Cody Fernley joins me on the podcast to talk about choosing hard things on purpose and how training becomes “mental calluses” for real life. We dive into his journey from small-town high school athlete and bodybuilding, to repairing his relationship with food, to stepping into Ironman 70.3 prep and endurance training as a healthier outlet.

Cody shares how he fuels for long sessions, why tracking macros for years gave him true freedom with food, and what it’s like to build a career in the supplement and energy drink space while betting on himself and his God-given calling. We also get into dealing with negative self-talk, stacking wins, and surrounding yourself with people who actually push you to be better.

At the end, we wrap with some rapid-fire questions on favorite energy drinks, protein powders, and dream flavors. If you’re chasing something that feels “unbelievable” right now, this episode will remind you that belief is built one hard rep at a time.

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In this episode, I bring Shawn Hawley back on the podcast —  veteran, competitive bodybuilder, and big-time advocate for men’s mental health — for another raw conversation that needed to happen.

We talk about the old-school mentality a lot of men were raised with — don’t cry, don’t feel, don’t talk, just grind — and how that version of “toughness” has turned into silent suffering, isolation, and in the worst cases, suicide. Shawn opens up about PTSD, deployment, and the things you can’t unsee, plus how therapy, structure, lifting, and helping others have become his lifelines.

We also dig into the mental health of military spouses — the quiet house, constant low-level anxiety, extra responsibilities, and the emotional crash when your person isn’t there to ground you.

Inside this episode, we dive into:

• Why “my worst day is my worst day” — and why pain isn’t a competition
• The middle ground between emotionless hardass and professional victim
• How training, nutrition, and routine impact your mental health
• The power of purpose, gratitude, and having those “3 a.m. people”
• Why therapy isn’t just for “crazy” people — and how to actually start talking

This episode includes honest discussion around suicidal thoughts and self-harm, so please listen with care.

If you’re struggling right now:

• Reach out to someone you trust
• Find a therapist or professional in your area
• And if you feel like you have nobody, our DMs are open

You are not less of a man for having feelings. You are not weak for needing help.

When you’re done listening, share this with a friend who needs to hear it, and tag us with your biggest takeaway.

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If you’ve been dieting harder, training more, and still not seeing results — this episode will change how you think about fat loss forever. In this episode, I break down the mindset traps, limiting beliefs, and physical strategies that keep people stuck in the “eat less, do more” cycle. 

Learn how to rewire your approach to food, training, and progress so you can finally earn results that last.

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At his heaviest, David Fennell saw 573 on the scale. Today, he’s knocking out strict pull-ups and training with a CrossFit crew that helped pull him out of the darkest stretch of his life. In this episode we cover David’s full arc: growing up in poverty, learning grit early, using food to self-medicate, the wild swings of 75 Hard, regaining the weight during lockdown, and the decision to fly to Mexico for bariatric surgery just days after burying his mother. He opens up about the mental health fallout that followed, kidney stones, a torn shoulder, and why he chose a GLP-1 (tirzepatide) to quiet the “food noise” while rebuilding standards, strength, and sanity. Most of all, we talk about community—the 6 a.m. class that kept him showing up, the simple wins, and why “just show up” isn’t cliché when it saves you.

Highlights:

• Addiction vs. “just discipline” and why shame never works
• Bariatric surgery, the first 6 months, and grieving the old coping habits
• CrossFit as a lifeline: standards, accountability, and starting over at 44
• GLP-1s without the stigma: using tools while protecting muscle and health
• The rule that never fails: show up, do what you can today, come back tomorrow

If you’ve ever thought you’re too far gone, this conversation is proof you aren’t. Listen, take one step today, and keep the promise you make to yourself.

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Former Special Operations medic Brandon Grazier didn’t like the way troops were slamming sugar-free caffeine with separate nootropic pills—so he built the drink he wanted to see. In this episode, the A-Bomb Energy founder breaks down how he took an idea from 2019 to a breakout launch in 2025, including why A-Bomb runs 150mg caffeine with efficacious nootropics (Alpha-GPC 98%, L-Tyrosine, etc.), and how real flavor development (not “lab stock”) made Orange Cream the runaway hit.

We go deep on the business: funding the first run, flavor costs, just-in-time manufacturing, shipping and expiration math, fighting distributor gatekeeping, and why customer service and handwritten cards are a moat. Brandon shares what’s coming next (properly dosed hydration), why most founders underestimate the work, and his blunt advice for anyone who thinks they want to build a beverage brand.

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Classic Physique athlete and prep coach Shaun Hawley joins me to break down how to make bodybuilding and “clean living” actually enjoyable, not miserable. We talk prep hacks, lifestyle hacks, how to stop overcomplicating the basics, why most people fail before they even get started, and how to build a life where eating strict and training hard still feels fun and sustainable. If you want to get shredded, stay healthy, and not hate your life in the process — this episode is for you.

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Life updates featuring my first individual Crossfit competition, my husband leaving on his longest deployment, building my relationship with God and overcoming fear to truly feel at peace. 

Life experiences turn into lessons; not only for me, but for you to learn from. My mission is to help you become the best version of yourself and overcome the roadblocks that separate you from that. Together we can! 

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