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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 57 MIN

#475 Dr Andy Fata-Chan - How To Not Let Other People (Or Yourself) Hold You Back From Your Dreams

from Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates · host Andrew Coates

Dr Andy Fata-Chan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy.Andy joins me to share mindset and wisdom gleaned from his journey from an underachieving and unfocused student to an in-demand mentor dominating the fitness industry, including:What “I need to dream bigger” means for Andy and for everyoneIs it easier to play small in lifeWhy changing can become a threat to the people in your lifeWhy people don’t truly know the real you, they just know the version they need you to beWhy drinking less made career accomplishment betterWhy the average person would rather try to slow your progress under the guise of “fixing your life” than look inward and address their own problems and failuresWhy Andy feels you may need to experience burnout early in your processUnderstanding that success requires tradeoffsWhat “The world can’t give you something that you haven’t given yourself” means to AndyWhy people trap themselves within the familiarAnd a mountain of more insight into thriving in career and lifeInstagram: @dr.andyfatachanCHAPTERS01:27 Dream Bigger Mindset03:30 Be, Do, Have Change04:50 Identity and Habits05:19 Rethinking Drinking09:14 Others React To Change11:40 Tall Poppy Syndrome14:25 Friendships and Boundaries17:01 Escape Velocity Success21:18 Work Life Balance Myth26:23 Career Seasons Framework30:15 Alter Ego Switch31:35 Internal Validation34:27 Separation of Tasks35:46 Overcoaching Trap39:48 Health Over Performance42:24 Coach the Person44:30 Purposeful Suffering46:47 Emotional Home Concept52:05 Act Today Systems54:10 Scaling the PracticeSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you think bigger, challenge your limitations, or navigate personal growth, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I’ll respond)Sending it to someone who needs encouragement to pursue a bigger vision for their lifeFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent you

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