Transform Your Life Podcast

TJ IRWIN: 

Started fitness journey in 2011 in hopes to turn my life around and put myself in a better position for success. My obsession and drive to better myself soon followed after the first day I stepped into the gym. I knew I had a lot to learn and that it was going to be a tough process to accomplish by myself but I'm the type of person that goes all in and will do whatever it takes to get that goal accomplished. Training has always been fun for me and keeps me going everyday but I soon realized that training wasn't everything and learned how much of a roll nutrition was going to play a part in achieving my goals. Growing up in a family that did not have solid meals or meal timing I found myself constantly snacking and developing unhealthy eating habits causing me to become an overweight even though I was still active through sports and farming activities. Teaching myself how to count calories and macros has been a game changer allowing me to be able to adjust my weight towards my goals whether it's to get some summer shreds, bulk up for strength gains or just recently this year get super lean for a bodybuilding competition.

Clarissa and I met in 2013 through a mutual friend and quickly learned that we were very compatible and shared a common passion for fitness, independent success and becoming the best we people we can be. After a couple gym sessions together we found a whole new drive to be able to set goals together, motivate and push each other to achieve these goals. I have always been a fan of bodybuilding but it wasn’t until I saw Clarissa up on the stage that I ever had the thought of doing it myself. I decided to work with Team Ange and give it a shot. After a year of working with Ange I was able to place 1st and 3rd in my first show with UFE and go on to compete at worlds in Toronto.  

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CLARISSA MACKIE: I started my fitness journey when I was just starting college school and after finding out that I had hypothyroid problems. As a result of my lack of knowledge, poor lifestyle and thyroid problems, I ended up gained quite a bit of weight and wanted to get my health back. I joined a gym in 2010 and have never looked back. I started taking weight lifting seriously in 2012 and started becoming more knowledgable about weight lifting soon after in 2013, when I coincidently met T.J. I remember one of the first conversations I had with T.J. as he was in a “bulking” stage when we first met and I had never thought about putting on weight for the purpose of gaining muscle. Even the first week talking to him, I learned a lot and found our passions and goals matched so well. Meanwhile, as I’m getting to know him, my mom competed in her first competition and soon after I fell in love with the idea of hitting the stage. In 2015 I entered in my first show with Team Ange, winning 3rd place in Fitness Model. After taking two years off to build and live life, I took on the goal of competing in 2017. I competed twice, again with the amazing Team Ange, first in June where I placed first and obtained my UFE Fitness Model Pro Card and again at the World Championships in November. It was such an amazing experience!! Now I am in a long off season and transitioning into finding some balance.

Time Stamps: 

6:38 - As goal-oriented people, what process do you two use to set goals?

9:13 - What makes something a good "goal"? 

11:01  - What is it about fitness that inspires or drives you?

12:18 - What does your daily routine entail?

13:24 - What they eat before a workout

16:50 - What tools do you use to support one another in achieving your goals both when your goals are similar & when your goals are different?

18:19 - What are the challenges of living with a fitness competitor?

21:40 - How to deal with friends and family that don't support your goals

24:30 - What are the biggest accomplishments you've achieved so far? 

25:50 - What are the biggest obstacles you've had to overcome? 

27:10 - Who do you look up to for inspiration? 

30:24 - What are the projects & goals that you two are working on this year? 

32:40 - How do you deal with gaining weight after a competition prep? 

34:02 - How would you guys like to be remembered? 

LINKS

How to create the mindset of a champion so you can create success in every area of your life. 

Today's episode covers all of the systems & strategies that took me from a recovering addict to a successful 6 figure online coaching business. 

Time Stamps: 

1:10 - The initial personal training & nutrition certifications that I took to get started 

3:50 - How I got started with online coaching 

6:22 - The app I use to create personalized training programs & keep clients organized

8:40 - The importance of building relationships of trust with your clients 

9:30 - The website I use for clients to "book" their appointments 

10:15 - The questions I ask my clients in our initial phone consultation

11:30 - The value of finding out the underlying reasons why your client wants to make changes 

21:00 - The value of finding out your client's insecurities 

23:10 - Methods of processing online payments

24:00 - Frequency & methods for coaching calls

24:45 - How & why I use My Fitness Pal for nutrition coaching

26:39 - The value of outlining the expectations of what you want from your client 

29:33 - How I use Google Calendar to manage my time 

31:54 - The additional courses & certifications that I recommend 

35:37 - The principles that I've built my business around

36:40 - The best marketing & advertising strategies in the online space

38:06 - Why you need to be a role model of the lifestyle you're promoting 

41:30 - How to become the best online coach possible

LINKS: 

www.theptdc.com - Online Personal Training Resource

https://appointy.com/default.aspx - Online Appointment Scheduler 

https://www.belliesinceducation.com/ - Bellies Inc Certification

https://www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-certification-level-1-presale-list - Precision Nutrition Certification 

https://dtsfitnesseducation.com/ - Darby Training Systems

https://www.biolayne.com/ - Layne Norton 

https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/ - Eric Helms Muscle & Strength Pyramids

http://www.mi40nation.com/camp/ - Mi40 Muscle Camps 

Today's episode is an interview with the inspirational Stephanie MacKid.

Time Stamps: 

4:39 - How would you describe your relationship with your body growing up? How has your relationship changed over time? 

9:13 - I read on your website that you used to watch fitness routines on TV during your teen years. What inspired you about the sport? 

10:56 - What led you to the intermittent fasting lifestyle? 

15:27 - What are the benefits of intermittent fasting? 

20:14 - What are the challenges & how do you handle them? 

21:58 - What tips would you give to someone that wants to give intermittent fasting a try? 

24:54 - What are some signs & symptoms of inflammation? 

29:52 - What has been the biggest accomplishment in your lifetime? 

31:28 - What has been the biggest obstacles? 

34:02 - Are there any books that have helped you along on your journeys? 

You can connect with Steph on FACEBOOK @PROJECT LEAN or on INSTAGRAM @OPERATIONLEAN

www.operation-lean.com

Today's episode is an interview with power couple Dominique & Erik Myers. 

Time Stamps: 

3:23 - Whose idea was it to start an online business? 

7:14 - You two have built an increidble presence on social media. What tips would you give to others who are looking to stand out in the online space? 

17:26 - I know you two used to live in Hawaii but have since re-located to San Diego. What inspired the move? 

20:14 - What projects are you currently working on? 

21:15 - What is the purpose behind having 8 instagram accounts? 

23:25 - What are your biggest fears?

23:48 - What strategies did you use to get over the social anxiety that you used to experience? 

25:52 - How have you been able to build up your self-worth & self esteem? 

28:44 - Who do you look up to for inspiration? 

30:43 - Are there any books that have helped you along on your journeys? 

31:57 - How to use the 5 love languages to communicate better with your partner 

35:30 - Where do you see yourselves in 5 years 

LINKS

Erik's FREE BOOK "Overcoming Shyness" www.overcomingshyness.co

Additional books mentioned "The 5 Love Languages" "You are Badass" "The Alchemist" "The Compound Effect" "The Slight Edge"

You can connect with Dominique & Erik on Instagram @MAUIFITCOUPLE @DOMINIQUE_LIVEFITALOHA @ERIKMYERS4

Today's episode is an interview with power couple Dominique & Erik Myers. 

Time Stamps: 

3:23 - Whose idea was it to start an online business? 

7:14 - You two have built an increidble presence on social media. What tips would you give to others who are looking to stand out in the online space? 

11:19 - What are the biggest challenges of being in business with your partner?

17:26 - I know you two used to live in Hawaii but have since re-located to San Diego. What inspired the move? 

20:14 - What projects are you currently working on? 

21:15 - What is the purpose behind having 8 instagram accounts? 

23:25 - What are your biggest fears?

23:48 - What strategies did you use to get over the social anxiety that you used to experience? 

25:52 - How have you been able to build up your self-worth & self esteem? 

28:44 - Who do you look up to for inspiration? 

30:43 - Are there any books that have helped you along on your journeys? 

31:57 - How to use the 5 love languages to communicate better with your partner 

35:30 - Where do you see yourselves in 5 years 

LINKS

Erik's FREE BOOK "Overcoming Shyness" www.overcomingshyness.co

Additional books mentioned "The 5 Love Languages" "You are Badass" "The Alchemist" "The Compound Effect" "The Slight Edge"

You can connect with Dominique & Erik on Instagram @MAUIFITCOUPLE @DOMINIQUE_LIVEFITALOHA @ERIKMYERS4

Today's episode is an interview with the inspiring Sierra Botkin all about plant based eating & vegan bodybuilding. 

Time Stamps: 

4:17 - What led you to the vegan lifestyle?

5:52 - What does a typical day of eating look like for you? 

9:17 - What are the common myths & misconceptions surrounding veganism? 

14:11 - What are the benefits of plant based eating? 

16:03 - What are the challenges and struggles of this lifestyle? 

20:35 - What tips would you give to somebody who is getting started with plant based eating? 

28:24 - What are your favourite vegan food companies? 

31:32 - Do you have any tips on how non-vegans can integrate more plants into their diet? 

33:29 - Is vegan bodybuilding possible? 

38:39 - Are there any tools or books that have helped you along on your journey? 

42:45 - What advice would you give to somebody that's just getting started on their fitness journey? 

VEGAN LINKS

https://www.vegansociety.com/

http://www.nomeatathlete.com/

https://myvega.com/

You can connect with Sierra on Instagram @UNIFITDIARY

Today's episode is an interview with Ivory VanVeen all about how to have more self-love. 

Time Stamps: 

7:04 - What advice would you give to somebody who is having a hard time looking in the mirror and seeing themselves in a positive light?

10:35 - How have yoga & meditation transformed your life? 

14:09 - How did traveling the world transform you into the person you are today? 

17:56 - How do you find the will power to stick it out during difficult times? 

22:05 - Why is self love so important? 

24:30 - Are they any books that have helped you with your self-love journey? 

28:19 - How to get started with meditation 

31:02 - How to have self love when you don't like the number on the scale

To connect with Ivory, you can email her at [email protected] OR find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ivory.vanveen 

Today’s episode is a Q&A. 

How do you balance fitness, business, motherhood, family & friend life? 0:48

Which protein bars are your favourites & how do you know if it's a good one nutritionally speaking? 6:45

How do you handle the holidays so that you can stay on track? 8:45

Have you and your fiancee picked a date for your wedding? 13:56

What should I eat before and after working out? 14:35

My whole story from start to finish including all of the life-changing moments that have brought me to today. We talk about my battles with eating disorders, drug addictions & trying to get my period back. We also chat about how a solo European odyssey led me to become an online coach. I hope you enjoy. 

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