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The GetAlpha Mindset
by Norman Burgos
Welcome to “The GetAlpha Podcast” with Norman Burgos. Norman is a personal trainer from Aurora, Ontario, Canada, with 11+ years of experience in the fitness industry. On each episode, Norman will be sitting down with a guest to deep-dive into a range of topics surrounding self-help and the bettering of oneself. This podcast focuses on personal growth and the alignment of mind, body, and spirit to find your inner “alpha”. Our guests range from local business owners and entrepreneurs, personal trainers, and health and wellness coaches, to supplement experts, therapists, and influencers.
Episodes
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99 Episodes Later: The Work, the Doubts & Why We Kept Going
We almost stopped the podcast. Instead, we committed to 50 more episodes and a live show. In episode 99, Norman Burgos, Stacey, and Aaron raise a glass to the journey so far and get honest about what it took to keep Get Alpha going. With Aaron’s homemade espresso martinis in hand, the crew looks...
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Is Reality TV Rewarding the Worst in People?
Why does reality TV reward lying and manipulation—and when did finding love turn into finding followers? In this GAMP Retro episode, Norman Burgos, Stacy, and Aaron catch up on what they’ve been watching, debate what makes a satisfying ending, and question whether reality TV has lost its original...
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he Most Ridiculous Pranks We've Ever Pulled
EPISODE 97 | Stacey's Back, Pranks Gone Wrong, Ghost Stories & Love Languages Stacey is BACK, and it doesn't take long for things to get completely out of hand! In Episode 97 of the Get Alpha Podcast, Norman Burgos welcomes Stacey back for another hilariously unpredictable conversation with Aaron...
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The Best Way to Beat an Enemy? Make Them an Ally
Do you need enemies to push you forward—or are you giving them too much space in your head? In this episode of Between Rounds, Norman Burgos and Aaron unpack the ideas in Patrick Bet-David’s Choose Your Enemies Wisely and debate whether opposition creates drive or becomes a distraction. Then they...
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Your Business Will Never Be Finished. Here’s Why.
When does “good enough” become an excuse to stop growing and when is it exactly what you need to move forward? In Episode 95 of the Get Alpha Podcast, Norman Burgos sits down with Aaron for another edition of In Between the Rounds. Starting with Jim Collins’ Good to Great, they explore the…
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The Heaviest Thing You Carry Is an Unmade Decision
What are you carrying around simply because you refuse to make a decision? In this episode of In Between Rounds, Norman breaks down another collection of ideas, quotes and lessons he is currently working through in his own life. The conversation starts with Robert Greene’s Mastery and the idea…
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Men Want Respect. Women Want to Be Seen. Is It Really That Simple?
What do men and women actually need from each other? In Episode 92 of the Get Alpha Podcast, Norman and Aaron sit down for another In Between Rounds conversation about relationships, self-respect, personal standards, fatherhood, discipline and the things we sometimes get wrong along the way. The...
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Why Are Kids’ Birthday Parties So Expensive?
The parents who told you “eat what’s on your plate” are now hand-feeding your kids and buying whatever they want. What happened? 😂 In GAMP Season 5, Episode 92, Norman Burgos and the crew talk about strict parents becoming soft grandparents, the pressure to throw expensive kids’ birthday…
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The Productivity Advice Nobody Gives You
Episode 91 of the Get Alpha Podcast is another In Between Rounds conversation about productivity, adversity, self belief, excuses, and learning how to keep moving when life does not go according to plan. Norman breaks down some of the biggest lessons he took from Ali Abdaal's Feel Good...
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Hard Work Is Overrated If You’re Going the Wrong Direction
What happens when ambition starts pulling you in too many directions?Welcome to a different kind of Get Alpha episode.With Stacey away, Norman introduces **In Between Rounds**, a more personal format built around the books he is reading, ideas that are challenging him, lessons he is learning and...
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The Side of Owning a Gym You Don’t See
What happens when your gym floods, your business keeps moving, a new product is in development, and regular life refuses to slow down? In this episode of the Get Alpha Podcast, Norman, Stacey, and Aaron sit down after one of the most chaotic weeks yet. After a major flood hit the gym, Norman and...
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Should Your Kids See You as a Parent or a Friend?
Norman’s having twins—and the news opens up an honest conversation about becoming a father, confronting your childhood, and raising kids without passing down your own struggles. In this GAMP retro, we get into the excitement and overwhelm of a growing family, the father-son moments we wish we’d...
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From Cult Schools to Costco Chaos
Another Get Alpha Retro episode, and this one goes in a few directions nobody expected. Norman, Stacey and Aaron sit down for a wide open conversation about fitness, getting older, growing up, first jobs, personal training, music, break ins, Costco chaos and some of the memorable guests who have...
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Stop Chasing Success. Start Building It.
What happens when you stop trying to fit the image and start owning who you are? In Season 5, Episode 86 of the Get Alpha Mindset Podcast, Norman Burgos sits down with artist and Ten Ten Entertainment founder Mike Cannz to talk about building confidence, finding your identity, and creating...
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DMT, Free Speech and Cancel Culture: This One Went Everywhere
What starts as a conversation about TV shows, studio upgrades and past Get Alpha guests quickly turns into one of our most wide ranging Retro episodes yet. Norman, Stacey and Aaron get into personal experiences with DMT, psychedelics, marijuana and alcohol, along with addiction, bad trips…
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More Than a Haircut: Confidence, Trust & Real Talk with Zack
🎉 CELEBRATE OUR 100TH EPISODE — LIVE! Join the Get Alpha Mindset Podcast on October 16, 2026, at Aurora Town Square for a live panel on entrepreneurship, health, wellness, and betterment! 📍 Davide De Simone Performance Hall — 50 Victoria St, Aurora 🕖 Show starts at 7:00 PM | Doors open at 6:30...
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Stop Trying to Prove Yourself: Success, Self Worth and Imposter Syndrome
What does it actually mean for a man to be vulnerable? In this episode of the Get Alpha Podcast, we sit down with Connor and Dalton from the True Potential Podcast for an open conversation about male friendship, therapy, ambition, self worth, failure and what happens when the things that once...
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Road to 100: The Wildest Moments That Built Get Alpha
This episode is a little bit of everything and a look back at some of the moments, guests, and conversations that have helped shape the Get Alpha Podcast. Norman, Stacey, and Aaron get into the characters that make the gym what it is, the art of taking a joke, TV shows that knew when to end and…
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Stop Waiting for Permission: Taz Garcia on Fear, Rejection & Discipline
What happens when you book your dream role—only to have it taken away at the last moment? Actor, director, martial artist, and action performer Taz “Tazito” Garcia joins Norman Burgos to reveal how losing a role on Power Rangers became the turning point that changed his career. Instead of waiting...
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The Truth About Teachers No One Talks About
Episode 79 gets started with bourbon and somehow ends up everywhere from why people seem to hate teachers to raising resilient kids, true crime home security tips, AI, fatherhood and some of our favourite conversations from past episodes. We get into the reality of working in education, including...
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Do Women Really Want Vulnerable Men?
Episode 78 of the Get Alpha Podcast starts with a weighted vest being mistaken for body armour and somehow ends up in a much bigger conversation about parenting, technology, masculinity, vulnerability, and what the next generation is learning from us. Norman and Stacy get into how much screen…
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He’s Reviewed $2 BILLION in Deals. Here’s What Most People Get Wrong
What separates a good financial deal from one that looks great on paper but quietly becomes a problem six months later? In this episode of the Get Alpha Podcast, Norman sits down with Michael, cofounder and president of Spark Financial Group and CEO of Fluid Capital, to talk about the side of...
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Celebrity Drama, Expensive Tequila & Things We Probably Shouldn’t Say
The Retro episodes are back, and this one goes everywhere. Norman and Stacey sit down for tequila and an unfiltered conversation about travel, celebrity culture, the internet, fitness, mental health, previous Get Alpha guests, and whatever else comes up along the way. Stacey is fresh back from...
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Old Guests, Bad TV Takes & Stories We Probably Shouldn’t Tell
Welcome back to the Get Alpha Podcast. Episode 75 is a little different. Norman and Stacey sit down for another retro episode to look back at some of the conversations, guests and moments that helped shape the podcast so far. But as usual, staying on topic doesn’t last very long. What starts as a...
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From Daycare Drama to True Crime
This week’s Retro is one of those conversations that goes everywhere, and somehow all connects.Norman, Stacey, and the crew dive into a real parenting dilemma after witnessing a tense moment at daycare, leading to an honest discussion about discipline, child safety, and the impossible balance...
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Building Everist: Innovation, Risk and Thinking Bigger
What happens when two beauty industry veterans decide that shampoo needs to be completely reinvented?In this episode of the Get Alpha Podcast, Norman sits down with Jayme Jenkins, co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Everist, to discuss how she helped create an entirely new category of...
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Espresso Martinis, Awkward Encounters and Honest Conversations
Nicole Servinis returns to the Get Alpha Podcast for an unfiltered conversation filled with espresso martinis, awkward dating stories, Hollywood controversy, reality television and the realities of building a successful podcast. Nicole joins Norman and Stacey to discuss the strange situations...
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He Built a Supplement Store by Refusing to Sell People Garbage
What is actually inside the supplements you take, and are they helping you or simply benefiting the company selling them? In this episode of Get Amped, Norman sits down with Luke Bernardi, founder of Amped Nutrition in Bolton, Ontario. Luke opened his supplement store at only 20 years old…
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Building a Brand, Fighting Food Noise, and Rethinking Energy Drinks
In this retro episode, Norman, Stacey, Aaron, and Jordan sit down for a wild conversation that starts with a viral cherry espresso drink test and turns into one of the biggest announcements yet.The team officially talks about their new business venture: building what they believe could become...
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The Truth About Running a Food Truck Nobody Talks About
In this episode, Norman sits down with Geoff Hunter, the founder of Smash N Grab Burger Co., for a conversation that goes far beyond burgers. Geoff shares how he went from graphic design and animation, to bartending at Jack Astor’s, to commission-based sales, to finally taking the leap and…
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True Crime, Combat Sports, and Conspiracy Talk
In this retro episode, Norman, Stacey, and the crew sit down after a full day of Sweat for Southlake to talk about community, charity, health, food, media, parenting, cancel culture, combat sports, documentaries, and some unforgettable past podcast moments. The episode starts with a look back at...
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Building Success With Integrity: Rocco Morsillo on Business, Family, and Construction
In this episode, Norman sits down with Rocco Morsillo, founder and CEO of Morcon Construction, to talk about building a life, business, and reputation that lasts. Rocco shares how his early love for building, drafting, and problem solving led him from architecture into construction engineering,...
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From Basement Blog to $16.4M Exit
What happens when a kid from Vancouver gets an HTML book, a computer lab, and a competitive streak that never shuts off? In this episode, Norman sits down with Manny Bahia, entrepreneur, founder, operator, father, and co founder of Daily Hive, formerly Vancity Buzz. Manny shares how a side…
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Faith, Forgiveness, and the Things We Don’t Talk About
In this retro episode, Norman, Stacy, and Aaron sit down for a wide ranging conversation that starts with coffee, caffeine, and old Tim Hortons rumours, then moves into faith, forgiveness, hypocrisy, health care, taxes, DNA testing, reality TV, documentaries, ghosts, cardinals, repeating numbers,...
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She Left Law to Follow Her Purpose
In this episode, Norman sits down with Harpreet Bahia, founder of Touching Tales and author of Daya’s First Airplane Ride, for a powerful conversation about storytelling, grief, motherhood, identity, entrepreneurship, and the courage it takes to pivot from the safe path into your true purpose....
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Authenticity Is the New Power Move
In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Servenis — a familiar face from live TV, red carpets, and fast-paced media environments — to unpack what it really means to build authentic connections in a world that often rewards performance over truth.Nicole opens up about the contrast between her...
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The Truth About Going All In Nobody Talks About
In this episode, we sit down with Taylor (@littletfitness) for a real, unfiltered conversation about growth, discipline, and what it actually takes to evolve across different phases of life and fitness. From gymnastics and dance to bodybuilding and now transitioning into the hybrid space, Taylor...
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The Truth About Viral Content Nobody Wants to Admit
This episode is a real, unfiltered conversation covering content creation, fitness culture, and the realities of building something meaningful in a world driven by algorithms. Jordan and Stacey join the discussion as the group breaks down what’s actually happening behind the scenes of social…
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From Idea to Reality: How SnackBump Was Built
In this episode, Norman sits down with Alexander Lande and Jack Sachs, the founders behind SnackBump. They break down what it actually takes to build something from nothing, from the early idea phase to getting real traction. No fluff. Just real conversations about risk, momentum, and figuring it...
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From Toronto Nightclubs to High Performance Discipline with Shane Griffin
In this episode, Norman Burgos sits down with entrepreneur Shane Griffin to talk about the difference between motivation and readiness. Shane built his career in one of the most intense environments imaginable. Toronto nightlife. High pressure. High stakes. Constant chaos.But that world…
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Why Lauren Hanna Is Running for Council and What It Means for Your
In this episode, Norman sits down with Lauren Hanna, a passionate community advocate and council candidate who believes strong towns are built through connection, accountability, and leadership that actually listens. Lauren shares the story behind her decision to run for council, what she has…
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Divorce Lawyers, Martial Arts, and Legal Talk
n this retro style episode, Norman & Stacey sits down with one of the trainers Scott for a wide ranging conversation that blends stories, leadership lessons, and real world career insight. They go through episode 15-17 and Scott shares his journey from running hotels in the hospitality industry…
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Ambitious, Motivated, Relentless: Scaling Northern Hydration
The founders of Northern Hydration and Caledon Hills Brewery are back. In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to scale two growing brands at the same time. From launching new flavours like Coconut Pineapple and Caramel Macchiato… to navigating copyright scares… to chasing ambitious...
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Chaos in the Kitchen How Chef Michael Turned Pressure Into Precision
Most people see the finished plate. They never see the chaos behind it. In this episode, Chef Michael breaks down what really happens inside a high pressure kitchen. From overwhelming rushes and mistakes to leadership, discipline, and mental control, this is an honest look at what it takes to...
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Why Celebrity Dating Breaks Normal Relationship Rules
In this episode of Retro Talk, the conversation dives into celebrity culture, modern dating dynamics, and the psychology behind attraction, relationships, and public personas. We break down how celebrity behavior influences dating expectations, how social media has reshaped relationship norms…
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Revolutionizing Oral Hygiene: The Toothpod Journey
In this episode of the GetAlpha Mindset podcast, Norman interviews Vishar, the founder of Toothpod, a dental smart gum designed to clean teeth when traditional oral hygiene tools are unavailable. Vishar shares her journey from a public health student at the University of Toronto to an…
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The Truth About Fitness, Business, and Building Something Real
In this episode of The Retro Fitness Chronicles, we sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to build a career and a community in the fitness industry. We talk about how each of us got started, including personal weight loss journeys, early mentors, career pivots,...
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Magic, Risk, and Self Mastery with MindBender
Season 5 opens with a powerful and unforgettable conversation with MindBender, a professional magician and escape artist who lives for real audiences, real risk, and absolute mastery of his craft. This episode goes far beyond card tricks. MindBender shares why he intentionally stepped away from...
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The Truth About Life After the NFL Tevaun Smith on Identity and Reinvention
In this episode, we sit down with Tevaun Smith, a former NFL and CFL wide receiver whose journey goes far beyond highlight reels and stat lines. From growing up in Toronto to becoming a standout at the University of Iowa, Tevaun shares the real story behind earning over 100 catches and 1,500…
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Alpha retrospective episode 4-6/ mentors, gut health and content creating.
In this retrospective episode, the crew looks back on some of the most impactful conversations from the season and dives into honest discussions about fitness, health, mindset, and real life balance. Eddie Carmona joins the table to share insights from both sides of the industry as a…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to “The GetAlpha Podcast” with Norman Burgos. Norman is a personal trainer from Aurora, Ontario, Canada, with 11+ years of experience in the fitness industry. On each episode, Norman will be sitting down with a guest to deep-dive into a range of topics surrounding self-help and the bettering of oneself. This podcast focuses on personal growth and the alignment of mind, body, and spirit to find your inner “alpha”. Our guests range from local business owners and entrepreneurs, personal trainers, and health and wellness coaches, to supplement experts, therapists, and influencers.
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