The Progressive Performance Podcast

Since 2011, MORPHOGEN NUTRITION was born out of an intense desire to bring the most innovative, effective, and results-driven sports nutrition supplements to the market. Products made with knowledge, honesty, integrity, and no BS. CEO and founder, Ben Hartman, has a B.S. in Exercise Physiology and a M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics, with a special research emphasis on sports nutrition and supplementation, graduating at the top of his class. Besides his extensive work in the classroom and the lab, he was also a sponsored fitness athlete for one of the world’s leading sellers of sports nutrition supplements. He saw first-hand the unscrupulous marketing tactics, ineffective product design, and egregious treatment of the athletes and consumers who use such products that is all too common in the industry. Alongside his wife Dedra, together they have made it a personal mission to bring knowledge, honesty, and integrity to the industry. As Ben always says…Don’t believe the hype. Believe the science. JOIN THE TAKEOVER.

Alex has his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, with nearly a decade of experience & thousands of transformations working with clients 1-on-1. His mission is to empower you with the tools to feel & function at your best for the long run. Follow us along as we touch on physique development, what inspired Alex to get into programming, how social media is causing confusion, and more!

Dylan Bair is an Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Master of Science, and Certified Personal Trainer and owner of Bair Aesthetics. Dylan created Bair Aesthetics the first semester of his Graduate career at The Ohio State University in 2013.Follow us along as we touch on how nutrition coaching used to look, bad coaches, important blood sample markers, and more!Time Stamps:0-1:29 About Dylan1:30-7:59 B.A.8-14:29 Past diets in prep 14:30-19:19 Old school coaching mindset19:20-22:59 Bad protocols 23-28:44 Drugs28:45-33:29 Important markers33:30-35:59 Signs of bad coaching36:00-End Wrap-upFor more from Amanda Rizo:IG: dylanbair_rd & bairaestheticsYoutube: bairaesthetics_rdWebsite: BairAesthetics.comFor more from P2 Progressive Performance:IG: progressiveperformancep2Website: https://progressiveperformancep2.com/

Amanda Rizo is a therapist with over five years of clinical experience specializing in depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image, codependency, attachment, and substance use issues. She incorporates various modalities and a holistic perspective to guide her clients toward self-care while cultivating self-love and trust.Follow us along as we touch on Amanda's work with 3DMJ, negative mental mindsets, therapy, and more!Time stamps:0-7:59 About Amanda8:00-14:59 3DMJ15:00-20:59 Negative mental patterns21:00-24:59 Bodybuilding and taboos 25:00-40:59 Therapy41:00-46:14 Abusing a mental diagnosis46:15-54:59 Social media55:00-59:48 Never enough59:49-1:04:21 Staying present1:04:22-1:07:14 Cold plunge1:07:15-1:12:59 Amanda’s business1:13:00-End Wrap upFor more from Amanda Rizo:IG: rizo_amanda_3DMJ Blogs: https://3dmusclejourney.com/author/amanda-rizo/Therapy links:Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amanda-rizo-long-beach-ca/337720Grow Therapy: https://growtherapy.com/provider/z32ycef5ke5w/amanda-rizo?utm_device=c&network=g&matchtype=e&geoid=9031096&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=139166491354&utm_content=595535453738&utm_term=amanda+rizo&gclid=CjwKCAjwoIqhBhAGEiwArXT7K7l8Y551WVemNpwdOz_dupHuT4HpTT12ZGSnmNKOZ5kxIA88vhJPlxoCob0QAvD_BwEHello Alma: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/amanda-rizo/MyWellbeing: https://mywellbeing.com/practitioners/1529-amanda-rizoFor more from P2 Progressive Performance:IG: progressiveperformancep2Website: https://progressiveperformancep2.com/

Liana graduated summa cum laude of Marshall University, having completed her Dietetic Internship and Master's Degree. She is currently an online Sports Dietitian at Bair Aesthetics working with both bodybuilding and lifestyle clients. Also a bodybuilder herself, she has recently received the title of an IFBB Pro in 2020.Follow us along as we touch on Liana's journey with bodybuilding, dealing with burnout, knowing when you're ready to prep, dealing with life while competing, and more!Time Stamps:0-9:24 About Liana9:25-28:49 Burnout28:50-39:14 Knowing when you’re ready39:15-42:59 Keeping your mind straight43:00-53:39 Being grounded53:40-58:49 Journaling58:50-1:15:21 Prepping during stressful times1:15:22-1:22:44 What's next for Liana 1:22:45-End ClosingFor more from Liana Giannamore:IG: Lianagianna_ifbbproYouTube: Youtube.com/@lianagiannaWebsite: Bairaesthetics.comFor more from P2 Progressive Performance:IG: progressiveperformancep2Website: https://progressiveperformancep2.com/

Mario is just a dude helping other dudes be better dudes. Mario has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Akron. He competed in powerlifting events and has elite totals in the 198 and 220-pound weight classes and broke the 800-pound squat barrier. Now Mario puts his focus toward helping men be vulnerable and improving their mental health.Follow us along as we touch on Mario's journey with power lifting, reflecting on his past decision, learning to become a better version of himself, empowering other men and their mental health, and more!Time Stamp:0:00-17:01 About Mario17:02-20:44 Squat suits20:45-25:09 Working with ego25:10-29:29 Where’s Mario now29:30-49:20 Reflecting on hard times49:21-57:29 Why we fall into mental traps57:30-1:08:54 Learning to love yourself1:08:55-1:16:06 Changing yourself1:16:07-1:17:59 Mental health1:18:00-1:25:49 Shadow integration1:25:50-1:48:59 Striving for peace1:49:00-2:15:24 Men’s program2:15:25-End Wrap upFor more from Mario D'Amico:IG: damicostrengthFor more from P2 Progressive Performance:IG: progressiveperformancep2Website: https://progressiveperformancep2.com/

Megan D'Ginto is a coach for Bair Aesthetics with a bachelors in human nutrition and and an IFBB bikini pro. Megan received her pro card competing in just four competitions. Follow us along as we touch on Megan's journey with bikini competitions, becoming a coach, reversing out of prep, and more!Time stamps:0-1:25 Intro1:26-11:44 Getting into fitness11:45-15:54 Reversing out of prep15:55-18:59 High calorie diets 19-22:21 Family and weight lifting22:22-28:44 Turning pro28:45-29:59 Changing feedback30-35:14 Big Glutes35:15-41:44 Coaching41:45-43:29 Future plans43:30-45:59 Staying natural46-52:24 Social media52:25-End Closing wordsFor more from Megan D'Ginto:Website: https://www.meganlynnfit.com/IG: meganlynn_fitnessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@megdginto/videosFor more from P2 Progressive Performance:IG: progressiveperformancep2https://progressiveperformancep2.com/

Lauren Bair is an IFBB Fitness Pro & Coach for Bair Aesthetics as well as being a Cosmetic RN, BSN. Lauren has worked with hundreds of clients from around the world over the past decade+ and is one of the industry leaders when it comes to competition prep.

Follow us along as we touch on categories within bodybuilding competitions, the progression of women's bodybuilding, and more!

Time stamps:

0-5:29 Prior training

5:30-10:35 Fitness category

10:34-21:10 Different categories in competition

21:11-27:59 Evolution of women’s bodybuilding

28:00-34:44 Social media and brand

34:45-39:38 Fighting ego

39:39-51:30 Why the sport is getting extreme

51:31-End The Bair relationship

For more from Lauren Bair:

Website: https://www.bairaesthetics.com/

IG: fitness1st_ifbbpro

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bairaesthetics_rd

For more from P2 Progressive Performance:

IG: progressiveperformancep2

https://progressiveperformancep2.com/

Page Thorla is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and has been a Prep and Lifestyle Coach for Dylan and Bair Aesthetics since 2018! She has a bachelor of science in Dietetics from the University of Cincinnati, specializes in sports nutrition & entrepreneurship, and has 5+ years experience as an NFPT certified personal trainer. She is also a mom of two and loves to help with pre and postnatal nutrition. She is also a nationally qualified NPC bikini competitor.

Follow us along as we touch on macro tracking, diet breaks, unhealthy ways of thinking about weight, and more!

Time stamps:

0-10:29 Page's background

10:30-22:59 Macros

23-26:59 Who macros are not for

27-32:29 Free meal

32:30-37:14 Cheat days

37:15-42:31 Diet break/Intuitive week

42:32-47:37 Tracking to intuitive

47:38-58:44 Coaching progress

58:45-1:09:05 Diet struggles

1:09:06-1:13:30 Unhealthy views on weight

1:13:31-End Rapid fire questions

For more from Page Thorla:

Website: https://www.bairaesthetics.com/pages/page-thorla

IG: pagethorla

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pagethorla6593/videos

For more from P2 Progressive Performance:

IG: progressiveperformancep2

https://progressiveperformancep2.com/

Michael Bogutzki studied chemical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He is working to find ways to economically bring about a sustainable energy future.

Follow us along as we touch on the state of climate change, renewable energy sources, future energy innovations, and more!

Time stamps:

0-15:23 What’s the problem?

15:24-18:57 Oil to plastic

18:58-21:29 Solution to fossil fuels

21:30-28:59 Types of energy

29-32:40 Slippery slope

32:41-40:55 Possible solutions

46:56-54:59 Government intervention

55-59:17 Final thought

59:18-1:03:54 Innovate companies

1:03:55-1:09:59 Is nuclear dangerous

1:10:00-1:14:25 Quick questions

1:14:26-End Wrap up

For more from P2 Progressive Performance:

IG: progressiveperformancep2

https://progressiveperformancep2.com/