High-performing women juggle careers, families, and endless expectations, so when it comes to fitness, many set impossible standards that leave them stuck in cycles of frustration. In this episode Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, Ryan Stevens, and guest Coach Nikki Donovan uncover the unique challenges women face in pursuit of health. Nikki brings powerful insights into the mindset and empathy needed to create real, lasting change.

Together, they break down the biggest barriers holding women back, outdated diet methods, gym intimidation, and the emotional baggage of chasing perfection.You’ll learn how to reframe goals around performance, embrace discomfort as growth, and build confidence through foundational skills. Most importantly, this conversation shows how fitness can multiply success across every area of life, helping women show up stronger at work, in the gym, and at home.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(03:07) The Impossible Standards High-Performing Women Set

(08:15) Facing Gym Intimidation and Starting as a Beginner

(13:22) Rituals vs Real Work

(20:38) Why Women’s Physiology Makes Transformation Harder

(27:23) Building Rapport Between Coach and Client

(32:27) Fitness as a Multiplier for Family and Career

(42:51) Growth Through Discomfort

To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠

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Interested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careers

Results may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

Why do so many disciplined high performers follow “clean eating” rules yet struggle to see real progress? In this episode Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, and Ryan Stevens reveal how obsessing over food purity (organic labels, gluten-free choices, nitrate-free meats) creates the illusion of control while pulling focus away from the true drivers of health and performance: calories, protein, movement, and consistency. Learn why quality foods are valuable but secondary, how cheat-day binges backfire, and why flexible structure wins every time.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(03:07) What Does Clean Eating Really Mean?

(06:35) The Downsides of Food Purity Rules

(07:05) Cheat Days vs Daily Moderation

(11:56) Calories and Protein Drive Results, Not Food Labels

(17:17) Why Sustainability Matters More Than Restriction

(23:24) Context and Individual Differences in Nutrition

(31:54) Building a Flexible, Results-Driven Approach

Do you find yourself focusing on food labels instead of fundamentals? Share your perspective in the comments and let’s unpack how this mindset shows up in real life.

To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠

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Interested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careers

What if an injury didn’t end your progress, but made you stronger than ever? In this episode, Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, and Ryan Stevens sit down with Coach Nikki Donovan, former psychologist turned CrossFit and strength coach, who has spent over a decade overcoming major injuries while guiding high performers through their own recoveries. With experience on both sides of the process, Nikki shares how to adapt training, protect performance, and maintain momentum when setbacks hit.

They break down the champion’s approach to overcoming both the physical limitations and mental roadblocks that injuries create. From reframing goals to stacking small wins, you’ll learn how elite performers turn adversity into opportunity and come back stronger, physically and mentally. Whether you’re recovering from a surgery or a minor tweak, these principles will help you maintain your edge and protect your identity as a high performer.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(04:12) Why Injuries Impact High Performers Differently

(09:00) Adapting Training to Stay in the Game

(14:04) Overcoming the Fear of Re-Injury

(19:04) Building Confidence Through Progressive Recovery

(25:26) Milestones & Small Wins That Drive Momentum

(30:38) Avoiding the Pitfalls of Rushing Back Too Soon

(36:02) Shifting Identity & Turning Setbacks Into Growth

To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficial

Interested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careers

Results may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

Are you perfect from Monday to Thursday… then the weekend hits, and all your progress disappears? In this episode, Ben Olliver, Ryan Stevens, and Dr. Taylor Waters break down the “weekend warrior” mindset that keeps people stuck. From reward-based thinking to associating fun with overconsumption, they reveal why 43% of your week can account for 90% of your results, and how to flip weekends from your biggest setback into your biggest advantage. Learn how elite performers manage structure, mindset, and flexibility so weekends work for them, not against them.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(04:17) Why Structure Breaks Down on Fridays

(10:42) Why Weekends Undo So Much Progress

(14:34) Aligning Expectations With Behavior

(20:31) The Magnitude of a Single Cheat Meal

(28:16) Tactical Calorie Planning for Weekends

(33:51) Experienced vs. Beginner Strategies

(36:34) Building an Identity That Supports Goals

What’s one weekend habit you know is holding you back? Let us know in the comments!

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Results may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

Could your fitness tracker be the unseen reason you're plateauing? In this episode, Dr. Taylor Waters, Ben Olliver, and Ryan Stevens break down what to track, what to ignore, and how fitness wearables either fuel elite performance or quietly hold you back. Covering HRV, resting heart rate, steps, calories, and sleep data, they reveal the essential metrics that actually drive change and the common ways people let the numbers control their behavior instead of guiding it.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(03:08) Using Data to Drive Behavior Change

(06:11) Track for Consistency Not Precision

(08:56) When Wearables Become a Mental Crutch

(13:16) The Most Inaccurate Metric

(15:47) The Three Metrics That Actually Matter

(19:53) Mental Busyness vs. Physical Activity

(25:13) When to Ignore the Data and Trust Your Body

To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficial

Interested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careers

Results may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

Are you following your trainer's plan, hitting every workout, and still seeing no progress? It’s not your effort that’s the problem. In this episode, Dr. Taylor Waters, Ben Olliver, and Ryan Stevens expose cookie-cutter programs, buzzword traps, and the most common red flags unqualified fitness coaches tend to display. If you're choosing a new trainer or questioning your current one, this episode breaks down the key questions to ask and what real, results-driven coaching should actually look like.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(03:46) Red Flags In Online Coaching Culture

(08:21) Looking Ripped Doesn’t Make You A Good Coach

(14:48) Signs That Your Coach Is Not A Good Fit

(23:02) What Real Onboarding And Feedback Looks Like

(30:09) Overcomplicating Coaching To Sound Smart

(33:56) Green Flags Of An Actually Good Coach

(37:07) The Reality Of Coaching VS. What Social Media Shows

(42:01) Holding Coaches To A Higher Standard

To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficial

Interested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careers

Results may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

If you're serious about progress in the gym or in your career, strategic discipline might be the biggest competitive edge you're overlooking. In this episode of the Supra Human podcast, Dr. Taylor Waters, Ben Olliver, and Ryan Stevens break down why high performers self-sabotage by chasing quick fixes in fitness, nutrition, and personal development. Using S&P 500 analogies, Hormozi psychology, and real-life gym stories, they expose how long-term consistency above all else, creates elite-level results. If you find yourself program-hopping or diet-crashing, this is the episode your future self needs.

Chapters:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:20) Consistency Over Time

(4:48) Social Media Lies And The Expectation Trap

(7:56) How Simplicity Beats Optimization In Training

(15:00) Quick Fixes, Trends, And Why They Fail

(19:08) Emotional Control And Long-Term Decision Making

(23:59) Motivation Through Habits And Micro Wins

(35:09) Patience Is The Ultimate High Performer Skill

To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficial

Interested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careers

Results may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

Scaling to $50M+ in revenue wasn’t luck—it was culture, execution, and hiring the right people. In this episode of The Supra Human Show, John and Nineveh Madsen sit down with Ben Olliver and Dr. Taylor Waters to reveal how they built one of the most elite fitness coaching teams in the world—from just 3 employees to over 90.

They unpack what actually makes someone a winner (hint: it’s not potential), why they hire for attitude over résumé, and how culture is protected—not just built. You’ll learn how they identify A-players fast, manage ambition across roles, and lead with both vision and structure—without losing their edge or their people.

Whether you're a founder scaling fast, a leader hiring your first team, or just someone obsessed with peak performance, this episode will change how you think about business, culture, and what it really takes to win.

Chapters(0:00) Introduction(2:10) Defining A Winner(6:43) Hiring for Attitude(13:00) Lessons from Scaling to $50M(17:10) Evolving Team Structure and Leadership Demands(23:30) Behind-the-Scenes Leadership(31:30) Culture Fit, Trauma, and Curiosity(41:30) Autonomy, Boundaries & Trust(50:30) Vision & Why Supra Human Won’t Stop Growing

To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠www.suprahuman.com⁠

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficial

Interested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: www.suprahuman.com/careers

Results may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

From tracking myths to training injuries, we break down the biggest questions holding lifters back. This episode of The Supra Human Show delivers straight forward answers for everyone serious about results. Dr. Taylor Waters and Ben Olliver tackle the most common roadblocks in training, from ineffective glute routines and unrealistic fat-loss goals to misunderstood injuries and calorie tracking myths.

You’ll learn how to train smarter with progressive compound movements, manage setbacks without quitting, align your plan with real-life motivation, and stop relying on wearables that lie about your output. Whether you’re chasing strength, aesthetics, or just want to stop running in circles, this Q&A cuts through the noise with practical strategies that work.

Chapters:

(0:00) Introduction

(01:22) How to Build Your Glutes

(09:13) Skinny Fat Strategy: Cut or Bulk First?

(16:35) Training Through Injury: Fixing Lower Back Pain

(32:34) Can Women Stay Lean Year-Round? The Real Answer

(42:06) Fitness Tracker Falsities: Track Progress the Right Way

To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠https://www.suprahuman.com⁠

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficial

Interested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careers

Results may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

Why do some people stay consistent for years, while others burn out in weeks? It’s not willpower. It’s not hype. And it’s definitely not discipline in the way you think.

In this episode of The Supra Human Show, Ryan Stevens, Dr. Taylor Waters, and Ben Olliver dismantle the myths of motivation. Together they show how true consistency comes from designing your environment, aligning your identity, and understanding the hidden motives that actually drive action. You’ll learn the concept of the “motivation threshold,” the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic drivers, and why discipline is just motivation in disguise.

This episode is built for anyone committed to long-term transformation. Whether you're chasing fat loss, peak performance, or simply trying to stop quitting on yourself, this episode gives you the tools to win for the long haul. Drop a comment, and subscribe for more episodes that help you engineer the mindset and systems of high performers.

Chapters

(0:00) Introduction

(4:18) What Motivation Really Is

(10:01) Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation

(14:55) Using Pain as a Superpower

(19:48) Discipline Is Just Identity-Driven Motivation

(25:36) Why External Triggers Work Short-Term

(30:27) Building a Fit Identity Through Accountability

(36:11) The Role of Environment in Behavior Change

To learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠www.suprahuman.com⁠ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: www.suprahuman.com/careersResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.