Barbell Shrugged - Talking Training W/ Crossfit Games Athletes, Strength Coaches & More

Joe Kudla is an entrepreneur and founder of Vuori Clothing (@vuoriclothing), an active lifestyle apparel brand that draws inspiration from the aspirational coastal California lifestyle, an integration of yoga, surf, sport, art and a strong visionary spirit. In this episode, Joe shares the history of Vuori, what it’s like to establish a brand in a saturated market, how to establish  a culture that shines through in the product, the process of creating a great experience for male fitness athletes, what’s Expansion and growth into brick and mortar facilities, and more. P.S. There’s a Special Shrugged Offer for you: Save 25% OFF your order at vuoriclothing.com with code: SHRUGGED. Happy Saturday! - Doug and Anders ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs_vuori ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Please support our partners! @vuori - www.vuoriclothing.com “SHRUGGED25” to save 25% storewide @halo

Round two with Mike Bledsoe on the Feed Me Fuel Me Podcast. Since our last conversation, Mike had journeyed around the world and embraced a nomadic life for a while with his wife Ashley, who was featured on the last episode (#110). Now that we've caught up with Mike got the chance to sit down with his undivided attention, we get into right away. Newly 37, and another year wiser, we get a sneak peak into what he's brewing for the year to come. Buckle up for this one, as we discuss what makes a strong coach, Burning Man, Project X, building the Shrugged Collective, unlearning and relearning at the Training Camp for the Soul, in addition to a ton of other deep and dope stuff with one of the founders of Barbell Shrugged and the Shrugged Collective..   Enjoy! - Jeff and Mycal ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/fmfm_bledsoe ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ► Subscribe to Shrugged Collective's Cha

Dr. Sean Pastuch is a doctor, coach, educator, coach to athletes, and founder of Active Life Rx, which he founded with a belief that the world deserves better solutions than the current modern medical model. For programs with Active Life Rx: http://alturl.com/zr6qm  Active Life Rx is the only company in the world helping thousands of people to get out of pain without going to the doctor or missing the gym. They also educate health care providers and fitness professionals on how to provide solutions to their clients the way we do for ours.   In this episode, we talk about how to eliminate fear of pain in your training, how you need to train for health - as you are not going to the CrossFit Games (@crossfitgames), how to design programs to eliminate injury, the time when Dr. Pastuch told Rich Froning to take time off, and more.   Enjoy- - Doug and Anders ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs_pastuch --------------------------

Lauren Powers is a force of nature. After graduating high school as valedictorian, she got a business degree from the University of Hawaii, owned a surfing academy, and served as a firefighter before making her mark on the fitness industry.   Lauren competed in her first bodybuilding competition in 2001 and has been unstoppable ever since. With ten championships under her belt, Lauren now offers posing clinics, coaches current bodybuilding competitors, and hosts competitions with her company, Powers Fitness Events.   Her namesake competition, the Lauren Powers Classic, is open to all ages and experience levels. In addition to appearing in documentaries and on shows like Botched and My Strange Addiction, Lauren has been a regular on a talk show and landed a number of acting roles.   With such an impressive resume and so many diverse pursuits, it makes sense that Lauren and I talked about, well, pretty much everything. You'll definitely learn a thing or two from this Real CHALK episode!

Ricky McCoy  is owner and head coach of MMA Institute. He was the first professional MMA fighter in Virginia, who turned into the top MMA trainer in Virginia, and became a nationally sought after MMA fighting coach.   Rick has over 30 years of experience in martial arts, a second degree black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu, first degree black belt in judo, fifth degree black belt in sambo, third degree black belt in American open style karate, and full kru in muay thai.   In this episode, Rick shares his experience becoming a MMA fighter when the sport was in its infancy, his journey owning hair salons and becoming a beautician to open his gym and fund his passions, the mindset needed to switch from an MMA fighter to a coach, what’s a fight IQ, what does a coachable fighter and athlete look like, how competing in any sport help with your current sport and becoming mindful of the process, and more.   P.S. Check out episode #77 - Simon Scott: Burnt & Poisoned, to hear Rick’s experience with kambo.   Enjoy! - M

Kenny Kane is co-host of The Body of Knowledge, a serialized podcast on the Shrugged Collective network that features stories from the intersection of science and fitness. Kenny is also a former comedian and lifelong human performance coach.   Kenny was raised in fitness. The house he grew up in was literally less than 50 yards away from his family’s business: a fitness club. Working out, playing sports and constant movement were not just part of life – it was the only life as a child. Kenny was born to coach and has trained Olympians, NBA players, Premiere League soccer players, A-list celebrities, Crossfit Games athletes, 9 to 5‘ers, as well as created and run several kids fitness programs, coached an adaptive athlete to compete with able bodied competitors, and more.   In this episode, we talk to Kenny about how to add context when coaching, how to run behavioral tests for your clients success, where is science in measuring behavior, grit and resilience in the face of adversity, and how to developing maste

There is a point in everyone's life when they realize that they have been playing it small. On the other side of that moment you have to make a decision: Continue life in the shadows of others or start playing to your fullest potential.   Our guest this week made that choice and is playing it bigger than ever! Ashley Bledsoe crushes this episode of Feed Me Fuel Me. If you are in a relationship this one’s for you. If your relationship isn’t yummy, this one’s for you. If you find yourself asking your other half for permission, this one’s for you. If you tell yourself a story that inhibits your happiness and fulfillment, this one’s for you.   This one is deep & dope! Thank you Ashley! - Jeff and Mycal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/fmfm_mrsbledsoe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Support Our Sponsor @vuori- www.vuoriclothing.com - Use coupon code FEEDME25 ► Subscri

Dr. Daniel Chao, CEO of Halo Neuroscience and creator of Halo Sport, dedicated his whole life to understanding the brain and its function. Specifically, how electrical stimulation can help the brain more rapidly improve physical performance, cognitive function, and overall happiness.   Halo Sport is the first-ever brain stimulator used to accelerate movement-based learning. In other words, it speeds up the development of skill, strength, and endurance, depending on the type of training that you pair with it.   Halo Sport works by applying non-invasive, mild electrical current to the motor cortex (part of the brain responsible for movement), allowing your brain to build stronger connections and learn movement faster. For example: You can wear Halo Sport for 20 minutes before your training session, which gives you one hour of what neuroscientists call “hyperlearning” or “hyperplasticity”. Training with it accelerates gains across skill, strength, and endurance.   In this episode, we talk to Dr. Chao about how t

Laurie Christine King (@lauriechristineking) is a dietetics grad, nutrition coach, educational blogger, and total badass in the nutrition and fitness space who utilizes social media as a free educational platform and specializes in hormone health.   Not only that, but she has a way of saying things that’s much more untraditional than most. Don’t get me wrong, it's always incredibly accurate, insightful, and well researched... It’s also hilarious, witty, and kind of truck driver-ish which makes it incredibly easy to read and listen to. The dynamic duo of Fisch + LCK will have you laughing your ass right out of your seat.   In this episode, we talk extensively on both men and women’s hormone health and cover topics including low testosterone, gynecomastia, testosterone therapy, and how to naturally improve hormone health. We then flip the script for the ladies and talk about something that may be tanking your sex drive, causing thyroid issues, keeping you from seeing gains in the gym, losing fat, or having the

Leo Urquides, a.k.a. Leo “Savage”, is the creator of MaceMovement and founder of Steel Mace Flow. Leo is a Steel Mace Flow coach based in Austin, TX that travels across America teaching his Steel Mace Flow system. His unconventional approach to training is based on his belief in function over muscle. This philosophy has lead him to the use of tools such as kettle bells, battle ropes, sandbags, body weight, and his favorite- steel mace. Leo is also a certified trainer through the ONNIT Academy in multiple disciplines: ONNIT Academy Foundations, Durability, Unconventional barbell, Battle ropes, Kettle Bells, and Steel Mace. Serena Elizabeth, a.k.a. Steel Mace Gypsy, is a certified Steel Mace Coach, a Steel Mace Flow Guru, and an Onnit Steel Mace Specialist. In this episode, we talk about how “The Steel Mace” makes you look like a badass warrior, how does this one tool heal your body and wake up to train all aspects of core and all the spaces in between with a 360-degree swing, and how ‘The Steel Mace’ impacted

Elijah Muhammad, a.k.a EZ Muhammad, is a professional CrossFit athlete, a 2x CrossFit Games Athlete, and Owner of CrossFit Unorthodox. In this episode, we talk about olympic lifting technique for tall athletes, staying relevant as a CrossFit athlete, the business of being a professional CrossFitter, training with Rich Froning, lessons learned from the Fittest Man in History, and more.   Enjoy! - Doug and Anders ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs_muhammad ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Please support our partners! @organifi - www.organifi.com/shrugged to save 20% @thrivemarket - www.thrivemarket.com/shrugged for a free 30 days trial and $60 in free groceries @OMAX - www.tryomax.com/shrugged and get a box FREE with your first purchase @foursigmatic - www.foursigmatic.com/shrugged  to save 15% on your first purchase @vuori - www.vuoriclothing.com “SHRUGGED25” to save 25% storewide

Continuing our series of badass females on Feed Me Fuel Me, is Jill Petersen, founder of Hermonia. Jill has been on journey of personal growth and development for some time now.   As she would grow to find, the path to happiness and fulfillment begins within. Through an extensive process she was required to ask herself the deepest questions and find the gaps in her development. Jill was required to confront the reality that her failed relationships were the results of a void left behind by personal struggles with family. The kicker is, the stories Jill created, didn't even belong to her. She was subconsciously holding on to others' pain, validating a story that didn't really exist.   After a significant battle with postpartum depression, Jill realized that she needed to work on herself. Not only for herself, but also for her relationship with her husband, family and friends. Then came her epiphany: she wasn't the only one. That said, not many women are empowered with skills and tools to facilitate that kind o

Hunter Mcintyre is Pro Endurance Athlete, Broken Skull Champion, BoundlessTV co-Host, Obstacle Course Racing Champion, and a Macho Man. With his unique catchphrase, “biceps win races”, Hunter strikes a brilliant contrast to the “skinny minis”, each and every time he takes the podium.   Hunter, AKA ‘The Sheriff” loves to perform with the showmanship of a WWF wrestler. He is, however, an inveterate lover of all things, particularly life. At 27, he has already been a lumberjack in Montana, a party “enthusiast”, and male model. His wild and crazy charisma shines. Hunter, was born to entertain! His passion for life is built around creating each day to be better than the day before. Thriving on daily challenges, you can find him crafting and creating new experiences, from climbing the biggest mountain to setting the foundations of new friendships.   In this episode, we talk to Hunter about becoming a professional OCR athlete, training for to compete at the CrossFit Games, using psychedelics to set PR’s, dating life

I’ve been friends with Natalie Eva Marie and Jonathan Coyle for years, and it’s unbelievable how much these two do. They’re some of the coolest people I know, and yet they’re still down to earth enough to send me a text to see how I’m doing or invite me over for a BBQ.   You might recognize Natalie from WWE's Smackdown LIVE in 2013, whose roster also features wrestlers like John Cena, or from the movie Inconceivable, which she starred in opposite Academy Award winners Nicolas Cage and Faye Dunaway. Natalie also had cameo roles on “Entourage,” “CSI: New York,” and “90210.” But don’t label her an actress just yet — She’s also a beauty and fitness expert with her own fashion and hair extension lines! She’s also been on the cover of literally every magazine and appeared in two video games.   Her husband Jonathan studied law before deciding to get his MBA instead. He also had his time in the spotlight — He was the face of several super-successful supplement brands, and campaigns like NIKE | UNBROKEN before he beca

Drew Canole is nutrition specialist, transformation specialist and national spokesperson for the benefits of juicing vegetables for health and vitality. He is the founder and CEO of Fitlife.TV, where he shares educational, inspirational and entertaining videos and articles about health, fitness, healing and longevity.   Drew is also a best selling author, and founder of Organifi , our favorite superfood powder company, and one of our awesome sponsors! They are known for their organic, incredibly delicious greens powder, chock-full of superfoods to make juicing easy no matter your busy schedule.   In this episode, we talk about Drew's new book You Be You, owning your power and being the brightest light you can be, creating your “whydenity” and finding your purpose, why complaining about others is actually complaining about yourself, the universal ‘law of oneness’, sexual transmutation and how to channel your sexual energy into creating something positive for your business or life, what does being spiritual vs.

Chris Spealler was an individual competitor in 7 CrossFit Games, is an Affiliate Owner, and trainer for CrossFit Headquarters teaching a variety of seminars both domestic and internationally.   Chris has been fortunate enough to help grow the sport of CrossFit through competing and teaching at a variety of competitions and seminars from as early as 2007, and is currently sharing his knowledge and experience through programming for and developing Icon Athlete.   In this episode, we talk about the early days of CrossFit, before it was a fitness empire, how wrestling leads to mental toughness, being the smallest CrossFit athlete at the CrossFit Games, the business of owning a CrossFit gym, taking your workouts outside and doing grunt work, and more.   Enjoy! Doug and Anders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs_spealler ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please support our par

Big Brother came into my life when I wasn’t myself and was struggling to reconnect with myself.   In this episode of Building A Badass, I talk about my experience on Big Brother (the TV show), how breaking my foot put me in a deeper dark place, how coming out of the house was a harder shell shock than I could have imagined, and how the messages of my fans helped me reconnect to myself and my why, pulling me back to a positive place.   2017 was hard as hell, but it was preparing me for the greatest gift I was going to receive in 2018, a child. This is the story of my struggle and what brought me out of it just in time to truly appreciate the largest blessing in my life, pregnancy.   Stay Relentless, - Christmas Abbott ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bab_bigbrother ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please Support Our Sponsor @vuori- www.vuoriclothing.com - Use coupon code BAD

Dr. Rachel Hesslebrock is changing the game through the launch of Alinea Health , Arizona's first mobile naturopathic medical clinic. Concierge medicine is making the relationship people used to have with their doctor real again.   Dr. Rachel has created an opportunity for her patients to develop a quality relationship with their doctor in which she not only has the ability to assess and treat acute issues, but also help them develop a true lifestyle around wellness. Rachel is a real-time human resource for her patients. She is able to decipher not only what treatment to prescribe, but also what external factors play a role in the healing process.   Dr. Rachel has a truly eye opening perspective on healthcare, as well as the future of the medical industry. In today's conversation she spells out her mission and the journey through which she got to the point of taking not only her career into her own hands but the wellness of the people she serves as well.   Thanks for allowing us to join you on your journey! E

Evan DeMarco (@evan_demarco) is a sports medicine and nutrition expert, published author, public speaker and frequent guest on television, radio, and digital platforms. He is a successful entrepreneur whose interest in diet, health and supplements began as an athlete and consumer determined to improve an industry that was going through massive transformation. Currently, Evan serves as the CMO and product innovator at Omax.   In this episode, we dive deep into CBD, learning about the endocannabinoid system, health benefits of CBD,  finding high quality CBD oil, the differences in THC and CBD, increasing sleep quality and reducing anxiety, and more. Enjoy!   - Doug and Anders ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show notes at: http://www.shruggedcollective.com/bbs_demarco ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please support our partners! @organifi - www.organifi.com/shrugged to save 20% @thrivemarket - www.thrivemarket.com/shrugg

This episode is with an all time favorite guest, Mr. Ronnie Teasdale (@ra_of_earth), a.k.a Ravi Chander. He’s such an interesting character that literally every minute spent talking to him just brightens your day. As an old friend and employee of his from the days of “Mean Streets” in Los Angeles... I’ve had a front row seat for his current journey. He’s gone from a regionals level CrossFIt athlete, gym owner, to training for the circus, a yogi, and is currently a student of all things life (and beyond). Ronnie has a very interesting view on the ways he sees the world and the way he lives his life. For what may seem like pure “weirdness” to pretty much everyone, it’s really hard to not agree with almost everything he says. In this episode, we touch on some MIND BLOWING stuff, including orgasms (a few other sex topics), the “reality” of “multiple realities”, and even religious beliefs (for a little). It will be the easiest and fastest listen you’ve had on a podcast in a while... And when it’s over... You’ll be