Beyond The Scale Podcast

  Ever tried to read up on hormones, only to get confused by all that thyroid and adrenal jibber jabber? We brought in Travis Zipper, one of the world’s foremost hormonal experts, to explain everything about hormones in simple speak. You’ll learn how to maintain healthy hormone levels and feel better than ever before.   “You find purpose in working with people that share your passion for (something), that also want to pay it forward and show and help other people.” - Travis Zipper Here’s what you’ll discover: 1:28 - Travis talks about his transition from computer science to working in the Vegas nightlife. 5:30 - What is hormone deficiency? Why is Travis so passionate about hormonal health? 9:00 - How do you balance out your hormone levels? 10:40 - How much do prescription drugs affect your hormone levels? 15:03 - Travis and Brittany outline the biggest stressors that can throw off hormones. 15:58 - How your hormones and your diet are related. 22:42 - How YOU can get your hormone levels checked safely. 24:2

He grew up afraid to take his shirt off. Now, FBBC Owner Matt Wilber owns five fitness studios and helps people across Michigan claim their self-confidence. We spoke to Matt about his battle to overcome self-doubt, why he refuses to dwell on negativity, and why dieting is all about the little victories. “The scale only has the power that you give it. Anything in life only has the power that you give it.” - Matt Wilber Here’s what you’ll discover: 1:22 - How Matt went from family punchline to fitness fanatic. 5:52 - Are you REALLY eating healthy? 10:48 - How to erase a negative mindset with the “5 Minute Rule.” 15:34 - Matt’s journey from his grandma’s basement to life-changing fitness expert. 26:20 - Matt explains how consistency can bring your biggest fitness goals within reach.

How did FBBC Owner Dustin Bogle learn about fitness? It was a byproduct of his obsession with pro wrestling. Dustin spoke with us about his pro wrestling career, how wrestling turned him into an amazing fitness coach, and the health tips he’s learned along the way. Here’s what you’ll discover: 0:32 - How Dustin got his start as a pro wrestler. 5:06 - Dustin’s talks about the wall he hit in losing weight, and how the right nutrition helped him break that wall down. 6:37 - How powerful long-term thinking is to losing weight. 8:47 - Dustin discusses how his “non-negotiables” limit the number of setbacks he has. 9:57 - What led Dustin to transition from pro wrestler to fitness pro? 13:01 - How fit do you have to be to become a pro wrestler? 14:29 - One-on-One vs. Group Personal Training. 15:39 - How Dustin uses his wrestling experience to help his clients get in shape. 18:37 - Why fitness is the best gift you can give yourself. 23:40 - Why Dustin’s biggest accomplishment is achieving his work-life balance.

Anxiety affects 40 million Americans every year. Productivity expert Craig Ballantyne was once one of those people. Hear how anxiety turned Craig’s life upside-down one day, the practical techniques he used to cope, and how he uses structure to combat anxiety every day. Less stress, more structure, better health! Here’s what you’ll discover: 3:11 - How did anxiety nearly derail Craig’s career as a personal trainer? 15:25 - The danger of bottling up your emotions. 18:53 - Why proactive people succeed and reactive people don’t. 22:50 - Craig’s 5 pillars of success for weight loss, goal-chasing, and everything else. 31:06 -  How to split your goals into achievable chunks.