Season 9: When Change Happens – How Top Performers Take Messy Action with Confidence & Grit!!

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Sept. 4, 2024

172: How 150 Days of Tracking on The Sunnyside Mindful Drinking App T…

First off, can we all give our Crosscast Collab partners some love?! Jump on the Sunnyside’s Mindful Drinking App wave and listen to my dude Mike Hardenbrook’s podcast, Journey to The Sunnyside. Episode Overview: In this spec...

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Aug. 27, 2024

171: Mile by Mile: The Power of Consistency and Mindfulness with Mike…

Let's get after it: First off, can we all give our guest some love?! Follow Mike on IG and Threads @_mikenielsen and listen to his Runner’s Resource pod ! Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Mike, a dedicated …

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Aug. 20, 2024

170: Creating Impact: Lessons from 100 Fitness Creators with Over 100…

Summary What up, people! In this episode, I reflect on the importance of community, consistency, and staying active as an entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast. I recently returned from Miami and experienced an event that reign...

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Aug. 13, 2024

169: Breaking Chains: The Disruptive Power of Fitness and Authenticit…

Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Emily Adams, a business strategist and coach who has turned her life around in extraordinary ways. Emily shares her journey from growing up in the restrictive Amish culture to becomi...

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July 17, 2024

168: The Journey of Podbeat: From Inspiration to Growth with Joy and …

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of Podbeat, an app that merges podcasts with beats to create an engaging and uplifting listening experience. Created by Nathan and Joy, a dynamic duo inspired by Joy’s journ...

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July 2, 2024

167: The One Thing Your Mental and Physical Performance Needs: Having…

Summary In this episode, we explore fun's critical role in mental and physical performance. Our conversation spans a wide range of topics, including the power of IG threads (for all my athletes and entrepreneurs out there), t...

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June 25, 2024

166: Legal Performance Enhancers: CARBS

Summary What up, squad! In this episode, we explore carbohydrates' legal role as performance enhancers in athletic and mental performance. We cover carbohydrates' chemistry, the different types, and their benefits for perform...

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June 18, 2024

165: BONUS EPISODE- Intentional Fatherhood: Crosscast with the Ben Ba…

Summary In this special cross-podcast episode of “Can’t Believe I Made It Podcast,” I join my buddy Ben Barker on the Ben Barker Fitness Podcast for an insightful conversation about fatherhood, personal growth, and the power ...

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June 11, 2024

EP 164: Legal Performance Enhancers: Leveraging Mindful Caffeine Use

Summary In this episode, we dive into the world of caffeine as a legal performance enhancer. We’ll talk about why having a solid foundation in nutrition and wellness is essential before considering caffeine use. We’ll break d...

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June 4, 2024

EP 163: Legal Performance Enhancers: The Power of Creatine

In this episode, we got our pump on and dive into the world of creatine, exploring its benefits, how it works, and why it’s a staple supplement for both athletes and everyday individuals looking to enhance their physical and ...

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May 20, 2024

EP 162: Goal Setting: Helping or Hurting? The Rise of Anti-Goals.

Summary: In this enlightening episode of “Can’t Believe I Made It,” we dive into the transformative concept of anti-goals. Discover how thinking inversely about your objectives by defining what you desperately want to avoid c...

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May 4, 2024

EP 161: It’s Okay, To Not Be Okay: Tackling Nutrition, Sleep, and Bey…

Summary In this episode, we focus on the importance of mental health awareness and the value of vulnerability. We'll explore the myths and misconceptions surrounding mental health that can hinder personal growth. The conversa...

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April 20, 2024

EP 160: Is Walking Truly Exercise? Or Is It Just A Daily Chore?

Summary Welcome to 'Can't Believe I Made It,' where we explore the science of everyday activities and their impact on our health. Today, we're tackling a commonly held belief that might change how you view one of the most acc...

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April 12, 2024

EP 159: The Power of a Morning Routine and Rest: A Story of Resilienc…

What up people! In this episode, Dan McQueen shares his story of surviving two traumatic brain injuries and the challenges he faced during his recovery. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and having a solutions-ori...

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April 5, 2024

EP 158: Andrew Huberman Cancelled?! Navigating Controversy in the Wel…

Welcome, everyone, to a thought-provoking journey through the heart of a story that's been stirring the wellness community: the recent controversy involving Andrew Huberman. As your host, I'm diving deep into what this means ...

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March 16, 2024

EP 157: Balancing Acts: Nicole Simon's Path to Thriving

Special Thanks to Our Episode Sponsor: We're starting with a warm thank you to Familiar Coffee, the decaf coffee company revolutionizing your coffee experience. With their specialty decaf coffee delivered right to your door, ...

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March 8, 2024

156: Decoding Wellness on Social Media: Mastering Health in a World o…

Special Thanks to Our Episode Sponsor: A big shoutout to our friends at Familiar Coffee, the decaf coffee company that’s redefining what it means to enjoy a cup of joe. Bringing specialty decaf coffee directly to your doorste...

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March 1, 2024

155: Peak Performance Nutrition: 90 Day Look Into Building Better Hab…

Introduction: Hello, High Performers! Happy National Nutrition Month! Although many of you may not be aware of this industry-only month, we thought it would be a great opportunity to review our nutrition habits and make sure ...

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Feb. 27, 2024

154: Cheers to Heart Health: Exploring Mindful Drinking and Cardiovas…

Introduction: Hey, High Performers, welcome back! In today’s episode, we’re discussing the US’ biggest killer, cardiovascular disease, and the importance of moderating alcohol consumption for overall heart health. In today’s ...

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Feb. 16, 2024

153: The Internet Is Pissing Me Off: Rethinking BMI because NUANCE Pa…

Introduction: Hey High Performers, welcome back! I'm your host, bringing you another episode where we cut through the noise and dive deep into the topics that matter. Today, we're zooming in on the Body Mass Index (BMI) - its...

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Feb. 6, 2024

152: The Internet Is Pissing Me Off: Rethinking BMI because NUANCE Pa…

Introduction: What's good, High Performers! Dez here, and in this episode of the internet pissing me off, we're tackling some serious myths and truths about health and wellness while going all-in on the hot topics of body ima...

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Jan. 26, 2024

151: Balancing Brews and Brains: Anika Sawni's Grüvi Path to Mindful …

What’s good, High Performers! In this episode, we're diving into the entrepreneurial spirit and mindfulness with Anika Sawni, co-founder of Grüvi. We'll explore Anika's transition from neuroscience to pioneering in the non-al...

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Jan. 19, 2024

150: Mindfulness Matters: The "RAIN" Concept of Radical Compassion

What’s good, High Performers! In this episode, we will reflect on the importance of health and life. We'll talk about how "time traveling" affects our ability to stay in the present moment, as we tend to keep our focus on …

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Jan. 5, 2024

149: Stacking Success: Crushing Habit Building for a Mindful Dry-ish …

Squaaddd! Happy New Year! Welcome back to our first 2024 episode. In this episode, "Stacking Success: Crushing Habit Building for a Mindful Dry-ish January." We're getting into the nitty-gritty of the Dry-ish January challeng...

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