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

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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.

Busy professionals struggling to stay consistent with fat loss, strength training, or daily movement will get the blueprint in this episode. From minimal effective dose workouts to simple, high-adherence nutrition, Ben Oliver and Dr. Taylor Waters unpack what actually works when time is limited and excuses run high. You'll learn how to make real progress with just two full-body workouts per week, reduce decision fatigue with frictionless meal plans, and increase daily movement through NEAT strategies and habit alignment.Joining them is Supra Human coach Kidane Jones, a former NFL athlete and elite performance trainer who helps high-level clients create lasting transformation. After his time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Kidane built a reputation for no-fluff execution, clear systems, and relentless accountability. His coaching combines discipline, clarity, and efficiency so high performers can hit goals without wasting time. This is how real results are made when time and energy are scarce.Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:04) Meet Kidane Jones: From NFL to Supra Human(02:30) Fat Loss Without the Overwhelm(04:45) High ROI Workouts: Two Days a Week(07:50) The Truth Behind “I Don’t Have Time”(10:25) Simplifying Nutrition for Busy Lives(13:30) Full-Body Supersets That Drive Results(17:15) NEAT in Action: Desk Treadmills and Walk Calls(20:40) Habit Stacking with Family and Routine(24:55) Final Thoughts and Execution PlanTo learn more about Supra Human programs: ⁠www.suprahuman.com⁠ Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficial

Keep up with Kidane:

https://www.instagram.com/_kidane__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/careersResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.

In this high-impact episode of the Supra Human Show, Ben Oliver, Ryan Stevens, and Dr. Taylor Waters cut straight to the truth on common fitness and nutrition myths. They unpack when to prioritize compound or isolation exercises, why many people overestimate how little they eat, and how calorie tracking can make or break your results. If you're serious about performance, this is essential viewing.

The coaches also explore why women often see slower fat loss, how hormones affect metabolic output, and what overtraining actually looks like in the real world. You'll walk away with smarter strategies to build muscle, burn fat, and train with clarity.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:33) Compound vs Isolation: Which Should Come First?

(04:03) Lower Body Isolation Before Compounds: When It Makes Sense

(11:08) Eating More to Lose Fat: Fitness Myth or Fact?

(13:02) Fatigue, Water Retention and Carb Cycling Explained

(14:22) Calorie Intake vs Food Volume: What Really Matters

(24:13) Hormonal Factors like Thyroid and Menopause

(25:40) Why Men Burn Fat Faster Than Women

(29:30) NEAT and Activity Differences Between Sexes

(32:58) Signs of Overtraining You Shouldn't Ignore

(35:20) Overtraining in Weightlifting: Real or Hype

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.