John is true fighter, in and out of the ring. He and I fought for the 2008 California Golden Glove title. We talk boxing, mental toughness, being humbled, and share our memories of the game. 

Addy has suggestions for landscaping, throws her mom under the bus, advises us not to spit or snot in the pool and, we settle the old debate; cats vs. dogs.

She expreses her love for performing and her listeners. We cover the importance of exercise, especially for your heart, especially when you're old. 

"You should eat good diets each day. Eat vegetables even if you don't like them."

If you don't get enough sleep, you will experience "brain jumping" and crankiness.

Oh, and did you know, fingers have no muslces?

Amanda Brush is an Ironman athlete, Matrix Fitness Master Instructor, and all around boss lady. We became fast friends due to our shared weirdness. Divorce is something we have in common, and dive into this episode.

Mana and I come from different backrounds. Hers was more conservative and conventional, and mine had far less guidance and boundaries. It molded the way we became educated, view the world, and the paths we've taken in life. 

Recommended books:

How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie

Building A Story Brand - Donald Miller

The E-Myth Revisited - Michael Gerber

Happiness doesn't just happen. You don't "find" it. Happiness is work, and it's your responsibility to put that work in daily. Own it.

Mandi is a great human, and a succesful one; both in business and life. We discuss understanding one's own power and what the decades mean for personal growth and wisdom. The overarching theme is embracing you as you, and learning to give less f****.

Books mentioned in this episode:
Don Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements
Mark Manson - The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck
Pat Croce - I Feel Great and You Will Too

Real talk about reaching the level of fitness success you've always dreamed about. The 5 Factors to Success break it down to the foundation. Master this list, and you WILL achieve greatness. 

As a parent who doesn't know what the fuck they're doing, I'm constantly asking Addy how she perceives the world in order to assess how I'm performing as her Dad. Here, we get a peak into her perspective on friendship, love, and pet peeves. 

As a collective whole, we've beat the shit out of the COVID-19 topic. But, now that it's become the new "normal," what ARE you? WHO are you? WHERE are you...in life, in love, in your understanding of self?

Allow me to introduce...myself. I'm Chad Yarvitz, and this episode 1 of the Xplicit Podcast. Join me on this journey; sarcasm, philosophy, self-improvement, comedy, business, parenting, sex, and much more. Life doesn't have to be a drag. You should be able and willing to kick ass every day, and have fun doing it!