Podcast Episodes

Chelsea from Fuel for Thought Nutrition talks about using food as medicine and the power of nutrients and antioxidants that come from foods such as: Dandelion Cinnamon Mushrooms

Steve Turoscy joins Tim and Steve to talk about group energy. Thoughts discussed include: Share your energy with those around you, because what goes around comes around True leaders don’t need titles or letters behind their name to be a leader Having compassion is a form of sharing your energy

"Get comfortable being uncomfortable." — The US Navy SEALs "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing myself." — Rumi "Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." — George Bernard Shaw

Tim Hawk is back to continue where he left off from last week discussing a few things we can do to improve our energy — including exercise and meditation.

Tim Hawk joins us to discuss energy from his perspective — with a background in philosophy, psychology, and spirituality.

Last week Tim and Steve talked about surrounding yourself with positive people who support and motivate you — while staying away from people who are often negative and are "energy vampires." Other ways to get more energy — and therefore have more joy and happiness in your life include: Put yourself first Volunteer or help others Do more of what you love

Energy. It’s elusive. We all need it. What can we do to maintain what we have and get even more of it? Tim and Steve discuss this in Part 1 of a series on energy. energy | (ˈenərjē) (noun) — the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity

Many people are feeling disconnected. If this describes you, this episode may help. We talk about finding a way around obstacles and excuses. These obstacles or "walls" that we put up might be labeled as anxiety, depression, fear, confusion, insecurity, self-doubt, or countless other things. Life Coach Dr Bernie joins Tim and Steve talking about busting down these self-imposed walls — or taking the path of least resistance — like water. Either way, you must move forward . "Be water, my friend. E...

Around 75 to 100 tons of food is what each of us consume in our lifetime. We hold on to the nutrients in order to live and continually reshape and rebuild our bodies. How much mental vigor and spiritual energy do we take in? And aside from the quantity — what is the quality of what we’re putting in to our minds and spirits to keep them vital?

Having consistency, intensity, and purpose can be used for good or for evil — as in the yin yang principle. There’s a lot of “noise” in the world right now. Life Coach Dr Bernie says most of it is nonsense. He joins Tim and Steve as they talk about these things and more: Life can be confusing, chaotic, indifferent, and cruel If you allow it — it will swallow you If you stay focused and disciplined — you’ll move forward As long as you have faith and remain a good soul, you already have everything...

Moves, techniques, skills — all those can be taught and learned. Some people will always be better than others with physical expressions, and everyone can improve upon them, but that's the "hardware." The "software" inside us, as part of our programming , includes consistency and intensity . Most of those internal traits are driven by how strong we feel our purpose is. “We need emotional content ... I said emotional content, not anger!" — Bruce Lee In Enter the Dragon (one of the most influentia...

Tim shares a recent incident that happened to him and what we all can take from it: Time and place Two sides to every story Three fights — internal, external, the law We were never meant to be on this journey alone The right thoughts to think, words to speak, choices to make, actions to take "And you may find yourself In another part of the world And you may find yourself Behind the wheel of a large automobile And you may find yourself in a beautiful house With a beautiful wife And you may ask y...

Your thoughts. Your words. Your actions. Are they “absolutely” yours? Or have they been programmed by others? If you’re consistently unhappy and don’t know why, Steve contends the possibility of an internal struggle as the cause — and what to do about it.

What are electrolytes and why are they important? Chelsea from Fuel for Thought Nutrition talks about these essential elements and compounds that occur naturally in our bodies — and how they control crucial physiologic functions. Electrolytes include: Calcium Chloride Magnesium Phosphate Potassium Sodium

The concept of “to whom much is given, much will be required” is that we are responsible for what we have been blessed with — talent, wealth, knowledge, time, etc. We should use these blessings to be a good soul and help others . Tim and Steve are joined by Phillip Causey , who until recently was a complete stranger to them . In Phillip's journey, he has found pain to be inevitable — but misery and suffering to be optional. In this episode, you'll hear the following: We are not here alone There'...

Tim and Steve talk about how dojos can be microcosms of the world, but at the same time — they’re very unique environments — unlike any other places. “There are more good people than bad people, and overall there’s more that’s good in the world than there is that’s bad. We just need to hear about it, we just need to see it.” — Tucker Elliot “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King Jr

We can all agree the last year or so has been very difficult. Now it’s time to quit whining and get tough. Tim and Steve talk about this quote: “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.” — G Michael Hopf

To say 2020 was a difficult year is an understatement. In this episode, hear what Tim's family did to literally and figuratively bury the year. #FaithFamilyFriends And as Dr Jarrod Spencer said last week : the good of the past, and the bad of the past — they’re both in the past. The difference is — we can learn and become stronger from the bad — if we allow ourselves to. “Out of these ashes beauty will rise.” — Steven Curtis Chapman "I'd save every day like a treasure and then ... Again, I would...

Tim and Steve continue the conversation from last week with Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC . Some of the things you’ll hear include: Reset every morning with prayer Another reminder to focus on today, because yesterday does — not — matter — anymore "What-ifs" occur when our minds drift too long, too intensely, or too fearfully into the future Look for those who have done what you want to do, gone where you want to go, act how you want to act, etc Take pages out of other people's...

Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC is an expert on emotional health and how to handle anxiety . He’s back with Tim and Steve to share more helpful tips and to talk about his exciting new series with iFIT involving workouts to strengthen your mind . A few of the things you’ll hear include: Catastrophizing — what it is and how to avoid it Find a mentor and emulate them if you like how they move , act, speak, etc More on the "what-if" state we've been discussing and not falling for the...

In combat sports, feinting is used often to deceive an opponent. For example: pretending to hit the body but then going for the head instead. If you react to every feint in life (as in something that will hurt you minimally or not at all) you'll live in constant fear and anxiety. It's that "What-if" state we've been discussing . Learn to build yourself up to take some of those lesser blows — so that you're not lured into a knockout blow, and so that your defenses are stronger to handle a big blo...

A couple weeks ago Tim mentioned he’s noticed that more and more he’s appreciating certain things his dog does . And Steve just got a new puppy. So this episode has “gone to the dogs!” We’re joking around, but in all seriousness, there are so many things we can learn from dogs — from their behavior, personality, and resilience — to their unconditional love, loyalty, and companionship until their very last breath. There's a reason we call them “man's best friend.”

Fear of all the "what-ifs" slows you down, inhibits you, and reduces the quality of your life. This fear leads to chronic anxiety. Tim and Steve talk about eliminating these "What-Ifs" — living in the silent space of your mind (the gaps between thoughts), ignoring the unnecessary “chatter," and developing your true inner voice. Strengthen your inner self — your feelings, intuition, values, beliefs, personality, thoughts, emotions, and purpose. “Silence isn’t empty, it’s full of answers.” — Unkno...

Tim has noticed that he’s become more ritualistic the older he gets. He’s realized to get the things he wants, to feel the way he wants to feel, and to have a happy life — the importance of consistency and rituals cannot be understated. Tim Hawk is also on this episode, reminding us to make rituals “our own.”