In Fighting Shape

Phoenix is joined by Vanessa Chakour and Bryan Winston. They discuss the relationship with humans, animals, and the environment. Vanessa is an herbalist, artist, activist, meditation teacher, former boxer, and trainer.   Vanessa shares her personal story, her athletic background, her connection to nature, and how she has connected them all. Phoenix and Vanessa talk about their asthma, love for the outdoors and animals, and fitness.  

Dr. Serena Goldstein explains how hormones may be responsible for stress, depression, weight gain, anxiety, and emotions. Phoenix and Bryan Winston ask her questions about PMS, which hormones relax and which cause stress.  Serena explains why women have symptoms before, during, and after their periods. They discuss nutrition, adrenal glands, energy, thyroid, and testosterone. Dr. Serena Goldstein is a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in hormone concerns such as weight, low energy, stress, PMS, peri/menopause, and andropause through nutrition, homeopathy, and botanical medicine. Dr. Serena has been published in well-known health and wellness resources, such as MindBodyGreen, Consumer Health Digest, and the Hearty Soul, and appeared on Sirius XM NYU Doctor Radio.

Phoenix and Movement Coach, Erika Shannon, discuss dance as an art form, way to exercise, relationship builder, and a fun outlet.  Phoenix relates dance to MMA, of course, and they both comment on balance, timing, coordination, and other things dance teaches you. They both dish personal stories how dance has affected them whether personal relationships or career. They play a couple songs and find the 8 count. Phoenix gives 5 facts about dance, and then takes Erika 10 rounds.

Phoenix and guest Dr. Belisa talk all about breathing, the science, instructions how to breathe for what purposes, what kind of breathing exists, and much more.  They talk about the psychology of breathing - how stress affects your breathing and vice versa, as well as asthma, PTSD, grinding your teeth in your sleep, and grunting. They talk about breathing techniques for pregnancy, fighting, lifting, etc.  Phoenix asks Dr. Belisa questions from the fans about the ink blot test, sex, snoring, TMJ, and more. Dr. Belisa then goes 10 Rounds with Phoenix. Dr. Belisa Vranich is a renowned clinical psychologist, public speaker, and the author of Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve your Mental and Physical Health (St. Martin’s Press/Hay House). Belisa is also the Director of Breathing Science at The Ash Center for Comprehensive Medicine in New York City.

Phoenix goes on the road to Brooklyn to talk to Tiffany van Soest. They talk about her background, living in Indonesia, fighting, and doing spoken word. At minute 36, there's a clip of Tiffany's spoken word. Tiffany tells how there's two sides of her, one being super tough and the other being a mellow surfer. She also opens up about her grief and anxiety and how she has healed. She is involved in nonprofit work and hopes to start her own. Phoenix asks her about it all so enjoy this out of studio interview! Tiffany is an American Muay Thai kickboxer who competes in the bantamweight division. Originally a Shōrin-ryū karate practitioner, van Soest began Muay Thai at the age of eighteen and was both a state and national titlist as an amateur before turning professional in 2011 and winning the WBC Muaythai International Super Bantamweight Championship the following year.

Phoenix brings in Brian Ortega, his coach James Luhrsen & his manager, Ed Soares for an extended conversation.  Get to know Brian, the 27 year old, 14-0-0 145 pounder in the UFC.  Check the time stamps for specific topics or listen all the way through to get a sense of who Brian is in and out of the cage. 00:02 Defeating Frankie Edgar 00:10 Meeting Stand Up Coach, James Luhrsen, and the depths of their relationship 00:17 The Brian Ortega Foundation to help the community & his personal story growing up in Carson, CA 00:22 Power of Jiu Jitsu & journey to MMA as a career 00:26 Younger protective brother beating up his sisters' boyfriends 00:37 Psychological component to fighting 00:42 Dealing with media, interviews, etc. 00:49 Karaoke to his favorite song & having fun when training 00:53 Sniper Jiu Jitsu Defined 00:57 Fight vs Max Holloway 1:02 Drowning surf story  1:11 Max Holloway fight camp prep 1:20 Fan Questions: Conor McGregor hand truck drama, UFC 223, more on Coach James, RFA title win &a

Phoenix has her mentor, Lisa Wheeler in. Lisa was a modern dancer turned fitness professional.  Phoenix and Lisa talk about what it is like behind the scenes of the fitness workouts they film for Daily Burn's popular at home fitness videos. Lisa speaks of her goal to create great work and being good to people.  She shares what the business of fitness is really like, having been in the business for 25 years already. They also discuss fitness trends, recalling Richard Simmons and Billy Blanks. Phoenix takes her for 10 Rounds and we get to know Lisa much better. Lisa Wheeler is owner of Wheels In Motion Productions and VP of Fitness for Daily Burn. She is an Emmy Nominated Executive Producer, two-time New York Times Best Selling Author and aware wining international presenter. A content creator, trainer of trainers and industry influencer, Lisa is most happy mentoring talent to identify and exceed their potential.

Phoenix is joined by guest co host Vic Plajas and the great Phil Nurse.  They talk about the origin of Muay Thai, living in Thailand, and training tactics. They branch into his time working with Georges St. Pierre, Jon Jones, and other MMA fighters.  Phil talks about his mentor and coach,Master Sken Kaewpadung and recounts a crazy story about a newb challenging Sken. Phoenix talks about her time with Phil, learning from him and her fights he trained her for. Phil owns the Wat (the Thai word for Temple) in NYC, a Muay Thai gym.

Phoenix and Vic Plajas welcome Avril Mathie in studio.  They ask Avril about how she got into fitness, became a professional boxer with a record of 2-0, and about her modeling career.  Avril shares her party girl to pro boxer journey, traveling the world while living by the motto, "if you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong." They dig into female boxing inequality, weight cuts, workout routine, diet, and more. Avril gives us 3 solid travel tips and then goes 10 Rounds with Phoenix.  

Phoenix goes on the road and talks to David Clark.  David is an accomplished endurance athlete, business owner, speaker and bestselling author. At 34 years old, he was 320lbs, addicted to fast food, narcotics and alcohol. He went on to build an 8 million dollar company by the time he was 29 years old.  They dig into deep subjects like addiction, unhealthy habits, finding happiness that are peppered with good humor and gratitude.  

Phoenix Carnevale and Guest Toni Marinucci talk about the latest diet trends including paleo, keto, vegan, vegetarian, whole 30, and intermittent fasting.  Toni explains how the body reacts, the purposes of the diets, and more on nutrition. She also gives 3 great tips that can help anyone looking to improve their health. Tune in to find out what way of eating is best for you and what each diet's purpose actually is. Toni Marinucci is a Registered Dietician with a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, and the owner of Diet Tips With Toni Marinucci, MS, RD, LLC.

Phoenix, Vic Plajas, & Rolando Garcia III embark on the topic of body movement and the connection to the brain.  MMA, Bruce Lee, boxing, and the intricacies of the brain are connected, dissected, and analyzed to help us all better understand body movement.

Host Phoenix Carnevale invites Vic Plajas and Rolando Garcia III for today's episode where they dive into the purpose of martial arts and how truly relatable it can be for everyday situations. Rolando is the manager of Equinox's Tier X trainers, a fitness instructor, and author of "Intrinsic Excellence and the Necessity of "Dirty Work". Rolando emphasizes the importance of respect and compassion, and details how he utilizes the principles of martial arts in his professional life. Rolando's father is a practicing Buddhist and his Buddhist teacher was a Prisoner of War. Phoenix, Vic, and Rolando geek out over Bruce Lee, Star Wars, etymology, and all things martial arts, so whether you're new to martial arts, waist deep in the life, or trying to adapt a new perspective, this episode will spark a fresh outlook on life.

Phoenix and Registered Dietician, Erin Riley discuss sugar, eating behaviors, restriction, diets, and eating disorders. First up, Phoenix asks every question under the sun about sugar, its chemical components, its effects, and myths.  Erin shares her personal history with binge eating and restricting her diet due to her competitions.  She sheds light on her beliefs on living a healthy life and having a healthy relationship with food. "I don't believe in shoulds". They talk about ways to approach weight loss, and explain a new perspective everyone can benefit from about food, including sweets. Phoenix closes the convo with S*** I learned this week that I found fascinating, sugar and candy edition!   Erin specializes in sports nutrition and the treatment of eating disorders.  She is a former NCAA D1 gymnast and a former IFBB Fitness professional.

Phoenix talks to you guys one on one for her first episode of 2018! Prepare yourself for this episode with a pen and paper.  She shares her three tips to help you on your journey to becoming your best self. Listen to Phoenix's reasoning as to why she chose these three tips:  1.) Don't reset, expand. 2.) Find out what's happening to your body internally 3.) Declutter your living space  

Phoenix, Chris Flores of Flo Fitness, and Steve Feinberg of Speedball Fitness sit down to talk about how they keep their careers, training routines, and life fresh and on the up and up.  With their combined 60+ years of personal training, they discuss how they keep themselves motivated so they can keep their clients determined and inspired.  Each shares what got them into fitness, what they've learned throughout their careers, and how they have evolved as fitness professionals. They then discuss how they care for their own health, physically, mentally, and financially.  They talk about their tips and tricks for working their early and late hours to accommodate their clients' schedules, expanding their fitness knowledge, and being selective with which clients they take on. Phoenix reads what other personal trainers do to avoid burnout from Facebook comments, and then the three trainers sum it all up to help you keep your life fresh and going in the right direction!

Phoenix is joined by trainers and entrepreneurs, Chris Flores of Flo Fitness & Steve Feinberg of Speedball Fitness. They give you a checklist to help you choose the best personal trainer for you! They talk about the ins and outs of personal training, the business behind it, what they offer, and much more. These three trainers help you pick what kind of trainer you want, what to avoid, and how to get the best results. They dive in to what makes a good trainer: honesty, goal-oriented, dedication, knowledge, experience, etc.

Phoenix Carnevale is joined by Boyd Melson and an IFS fave, Steve Feinberg.  Boyd is a retired pro boxer and is in the military, getting deployed 12/18/17.  The three discuss positivity, purpose, personal growth, generosity, and kindness.  Boyd shares his personal mission, and gives details about the stem cell research and clinical studies he is involved with after he made a promise to his ex-girlfriend.  Boyd graduated from West Point and fought on Team USA.  Boyd and Steve share how they pay it forward and inspire us to help others. They also discuss addiction, pushing past your limits, and doing for others.

Phoenix is joined by returning guest, Chris Flores from Flo Fitness, and a new guest: Cornell Thomas.  Cornell is a former athlete, a speaker, an author, a thinker, an actionvist, a husband and father. The topic of conversation today is overcoming adversities, whether physically, mentally, emotionally, or financially.  Cornell shares his own challenges and motivations and what he has learned along the way.  Chris adds his perspective, commenting on the power of the mind.  They joke back and forth about relationships, people, and much more for another entertaining and motivating show.

Episode 38 welcomes American Ninja Warrior Star, Jessie Graff! Phoenix & return guest host, Victor Plajas talk to the extremely accomplished athlete, actress & stunt woman Jessie Graff about her life, career & making history on the hit NBC competition series, American Ninja Warrior! Phoenix & Vic ask Jessie about competing on ANW, training for the courses & her experience as a female competitor on the show. Jessie, a black belt in Taek Won Do & a black sash in Kung Fu, also chats about her work as a Hollywood Stunt woman. She has worked on the sets of G.I. Joe, Transformers, Die Hard, The Dark Knight as well as being a recurring double on Supergirl.  Graff shares details about her training regimen, diet mantra, staying motivated in the gym, breaking gender stereotypes and becoming a female role model.  Before the crew wraps up, listeners get to know Jessie a little better with the segment, "10 Rounds with Phoenix."