The Greater Purpose Podcast
by Matthew Chenard
Our society is in the pursuit of trying to fix independent aspects of the human, not the whole individual. We are missing the bigger picture of the whole being in the process. We aim to provide you with real-life stories and expert guests in the categories of the GPHF Flywheel. Spiritual, Physical,Mental , Purpose, and Connection. Our goal is to bring truth to you and help the world see that we need to focus on the whole person and not just individual categories to make a holistically healthy and fit community of humans. https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com
Episodes
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068 : 5 Reasons Why You Don’t Need to be in Shape Before you Start CrossFit
We have heard it from time to time - “I don’t think I am fit enough to start CrossFit.” In today’s episode, Matt and Jilisa talk about why this is a myth. CrossFit has often been given a certain stereotype for being super intense, super hardcore, and only for the fittest of fit human beings. We...
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067: 5 Tips for Eating Healthy over the Holiday
We know that the holiday season can be one of stress, and nervousness around food. The discussion of calories, gaining holiday weight, etc., becomes a common topic. We’d like to offer a few easy tips to follow that have nothing to do with calories or anxiety around food. Our biggest goal is to…
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066: How to balance staying healthy and fit with a busy lifestyle
FInd us a person who isn’t “busy”... we’ll wait. There is no way around it, but if your life is busy, you absolutely have to schedule in your priorities in order for them to happen. Treat your health habits the same you would treat a meeting or appointment. Schedule it in. Prep-plan it. Get...
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065: Well that's N.E.A.T!! 🔥
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis is what we are talking about today (N.E.A.T. for short!). This is the activity that you do in a day, outside of purposeful exercise! Things like walking your dog, running errands, doing chores, etc. We dive into how different job types, or habits/routines can...
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064: Quit Quitting
We, as a society, are impatient. So, so, incredibly impatient. We’ve been taught that it’s normal to have instant gratification for most things in life - our food, technology, transportation, and definitely our fitness results. There are endless ads for dropping an insane amount of weight in an...
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063: How Blood Testing Can Help Your Health & Fitness
Understanding what is going on inside of your body, and beyond what the scale says, is one of the best ways to truly understand your health and progress. We are fortunate enough to have the technology to do this! We can now see how someone’s habits are affecting their performance in the gym…
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062: The Ideal Workout Length
Is there a perfect workout time? That length of workout that gives you exactly what you need? Surprisingly, NO! The length of your workout is very dependent on what your goals are, but even more so, how you spend the time you have in the gym. What we do know? If you only have a few minutes…
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061: How to Get Over the Fear of Joining a Gym
We totally, 100% understand. It can be really scary to walk into a gym for the first time. It can be intimidating. You don’t want to be the weakness, least fit, slowest, or the “newbie”. We get it, because we have ALL been there. Here are a few things to keep in mind when gaining the courage, and...
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060: I'm too Busy to Workout
Yeah. We know. You’re busy. We are all busy! We are certainly that at one time or another you have said, “I just don’t have time to work out.” But what happens when we say, “I cannot prioritize my health right now.” Hits a little different, hey? We have some really awesome suggestions on how to...
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059: Should YOU be tracking calories??
This is a hot button topic that gets a lot of attention, but with a bit of an unclear answer. The answer is always, and will always be… “It depends”. What does it depend on? Well… a few things. Your goals. Your history. Your current knowledge. Your mental state. Your emotional health. The time…
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058: Using Your Fitness Outside of the Gym
If your fitness only show ups while your in the gym, what good is that? It’s good for that hour or so, but what else can you do with your fitness? The entire point of being fit, is it actually be able to use your body for what it’s created for in everyday life. We also love trying new sports and...
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Episode 57: 75 Hard, yay or nay?
Thinking about jumping in to the 75 hard challenge? Sweet! That means you’re ready to get going with your health and prioritizing your fitness and nutrition. Good for you! So, is a program that requires 2x a day workouts, no sugar, no alcohol, progress pictures, etc. the right place to start?...
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056: I've been working out so hard but NOT seeing results
Have you been working out so hard but NOT seeing results? When working out, nutrition, recovery, physical adaptation, rest, stress, progressive programming, cold/heat exposure, stretching/mobility, etc. all play a part in seeing progress. We don’t always think of these things as being an…
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055: Setting the Bar Low
There is a sweet spot when it comes to starting your fitness and nutrition - it needs to be challenging, but doable. Set the bar low. Challenging enough to make change, but not so challenging that it becomes overwhelming, or makes you feel like you’re failing because you aren’t able to keep up....
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054: What are Your Fallback Habits?
What are your fallback habits? These are the tried and true habits. The things we can almost always be in control of. We know that life can get crazy, and all your best laid plans don’t always work out. So today, we are talking about the habits that take almost no time, and minimal effort to get...
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053: Does the Thought of Accountability Scare You?
If the thought of accountability scares you, you’ve maybe had a bad experience with a coach, or someone who checks on your progress. We’d love to change your perspective. A coach who keeps you accountable is someone who supports you, encourages you, and at times, reminds you that you can, in…
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052: How to Start Small to Win Big in your Health and Fitness
Want to be successful? Start small. Small enough that you can almost always guarantee success. Once you make those small things happen on a consistent basis, celebrate that! Then add a little more, and a little more, and a little more (habit stacking)! This is how we ensure success with each of…
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051: Ten Tips for Weight Loss
There are about 1 zillion tips for weight loss out there. We like to think of ourselves as being educated and experienced in helping clients reach their goals. Everyone’s journey is different, and not every tip is going to apply to every person, and we believe an individualized approach is always...
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050: Why Muscle Is Important And How to Gain It
Muscle!!! How to gain it, why it’s important, and why you should care about it. We will cover it all today. There is no way we can talk about gaining muscle without talking about protein. Today, Tom starts off by reminding us why we need to include protein, how to get enough in, and what happens...
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049: Pain & Injury Series - Load vs Capacity
On today's podcast episode, we dive into the Pain & Injury Series, which will focus on Load vs. Capacity. Matt and Tom discuss the difference between load and capacity and how it relates to good stress on the body, and injury. We often think about load being weight, but things like stress,...
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048: Three Actionable Steps to Improve Your Nutrition TODAY
Today the team gives you three simple (simple is not the same as easy!) actionable steps to improve your nutrition. You may be surprised to hear how simple these tips are, but if you can consistently implement them, you’ll be miles ahead on your nutrition. Here is a sneak peak into what we…
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047: 5 Building Blocks to a Good Exercise and Nutrition Routine
In order to establish a good routine, we need to know where you are starting, and where you are headed. In this episode, Matt, Tom, and Jilisa talk you through what the steps are right from the beginning of your nutrition and exercise journey. We talk about having an anchor (your “whys”), and how...
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046: The Power of the 5 WHYS
We rarely will allow a client to come into our gym without asking them about their WHYS. We talk about it so much that it might even start to get annoying. It’s THAT important. We genuinely desire to get to know our clients' reasons behind why they are embarking on their health journey. This…
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045: CrossFit 101
Shockingly, we rarely ever actually talk about CrossFit. But we, at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness are a CrossFit Affiliate, and we love it! We totally believe in the methodology, and think it is an amazing way to achieve overall health and wellness. On this episode, Matt, Tom, and Jilisa…
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044: Is your weekend derailing your fitness?
Are you the person who crushes your nutrition and workouts during the week, and then go on a free-for-all every weekend and feel like you have to start over every Monday? Yah. You’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about how to avoid those extremes, and how to approach every day of the week...
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043: Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
Today, Matt, Tom, and Jilisa dive into how your mindset influences your success. If you think you can or can’t, you’re right. You’ve heard that saying before, right? Probably. And it’s true. Today we talk about how a growth mindset is so important in gaining health in all aspects of life, and...
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042: Why is Protein so Important to Seeing Fitness Results?
Protein plays a huge part in how our bodies tolerate activity, fitness, and daily life! Our bodies thrive when we have enough protein in our daily nutrition routine. Protein is essential in recovery, building muscle, building a robust immune system, growing healthy hair and skin, and so much…
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041: Why You Don't Need to Be Afraid of Carbs!
It’s not a secret, the diet world loves to condemn carbs. “If I eat carbs, I will get fat!”. We hear that all the time. However, we know that that blunt statement isn’t true. The truth is, if you overeat anything, you’ll gain weight. But that doesn’t mean that we need to cut out carbs entirely!...
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040: 3 Pillars to Developing a Strong Mindset
Mindset is such a powerful thing. Especially when we are ready to make changes. The first pillar to developing a strong mindset is to, 1. Know your WHY. Ask yourself, why do you want the things you want? It has to be powerful, meaningful, and greater than yourself. Next, we talk about language....
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039: How Relying on Motivation is Limiting Your Fitness Success
If you have ever started something new, you’ll know that motivation ebbs and flows. In the beginning, it’s usually sky high, but give it a week or two, and the new and shiny things you are doing might start losing their shine. So what can you do? We have some answers. You have to dig a bit deeper...
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038: The Benefits of a Powerful Morning Routine
We talk about it all the time. But there is a very good reason for that. Starting off your day on the right track is the best way to have a successful day! Creating a healthy routine to start off the day can make a huge difference in how you can handle whatever is to come in the next 12 hours of...
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037: Are You Self Sabotaging Your Fitness Results?
Success comes from following through with the healthy habits you say you are going to do. Easier said than done! Self sabotage is way more common than we think it is, and we may not even recognize it in ourselves. In this episode we talk about how our language, mindset, and affirmations can be…
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036: How to Setup An Environment for Your Fitness Success
A big part of your success will come from who and what is around you. Have you ever done as assessment of your environment? How do the people and things around you support or distract from your goals? What is the Rule of 5, and how does it impact my health? Have a listen as we discuss what this...
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035: 5 Tips for a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season
The holidays can be a tricky time to maintain health and healthy nutrition habits. Today, Jilisa offers 5 tips for staying on track, while still enjoying the holiday season. These are amazing tips for everyday life, too! Don’t skip meals in order to save calories for later Ask yourself, “How is...
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034: 5 Easy Ways to Start Your Exercise Journey
Matt and Tom dive into how to start exercise. We know it can be scary and hard to start, so here are a few tips to make it a bit easier! Find something that you actually enjoy doing. If it feels like a chore, it is going to be extra hard to stick to it! Bonus if you can find a community to do…
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033: How to Get Healthy Habits to Stick
Healthy habits are easy to start, but getting them to stick for the long term? Not so easy. On this episode, Tom, Matt, and Jilisa dive into how to get consistent with your healthy habits. We give a book suggestion to deep dive, and break down the most important parts! By applying the laws, cues,...
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032: Why People Struggle to Maintain the Results They Achieve
We are all capable of pumping the iron and eating a carrot here and there. That is actually the easy(ish) part. Getting the results isn’t always difficult, it’s the keeping them part, that is. What we often lack is a mindset shift that will help us in sustaining our results. In this episode, we...
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031: Why You Aren't Getting the Results You Want From Your Workouts
We have heard it time and time again. “You can’t outwork a bad diet.” While that is pretty true, there are SO many other factors that go into how fast, and if you see results from your gym efforts. Sleep, hydration, recovery, stress, intensity, AND nutrition. Listen to this episode for a little...
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030: Why Goal Setting is So Important
Anyone can set a goal. But if we don’t know how to set realistic, achievable, yet still challenging goals, we can set ourselves up for failure before we even get started. Having a coach help you figure out those goals is SO incredibly valuable. They can help you break down your big goals, into...
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029: You Don’t Need to Starve Yourself to Lose Weight
Our bodies are always telling us when something is not right. Most of us can agree that there are times where we tend to physically do too much that reaches the point of emotional exhaustion. In this podcast episode, Matt Chenard together with Allyson Mantey, who has been in the corporate world…
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028: Corporate Burnout, Meaning & Purpose, Sailing, and Helping Others. With Allyson Mantey
Our bodies are always telling us when something is not right. Most of us can agree that there are times where we tend to physically do too much that reaches the point of emotional exhaustion. In this podcast episode, Matt Chenard together with Allyson Mantey, who has been in the corporate world…
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027: The Last Exercise & Nutrition Program You Will Need to Do with Thomas Regier
People frequently focus solely on losing weight and changing their physical characteristics, ignoring the internal aspects of their lives. We have a tendency to participate in other hyped-up fitness programs or challenges that are not beneficial in the long run. As a result, in this podcast...
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026: Nutrition Bits & Bites: What to Look For in a Good Nutrition Coach
We know that it is a really hard decision to ask for help with nutrition (and most things, for that matter). And once you have decided you need help, how do you know where to look? We know this can be challenging, so we wanted to help. What should you look for when engaging in a client/coach...
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025: Nutrition Bits & Bites: A Deeper Look at Nutrition
Nutrition can be a hot topic subject for so many reasons, and today, Matt and Jilisa talk about what healthy nutrition looks like from their perspective. They dive a little into fad diets, the idea of “health at every size” and how to know if you’re ready to make changes with your nutrition. This...
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024: Investing In Your Health, Rehab/Prehab, and Crypto Currency with Coach Thomas Regier
Join us in today’s episode as we chat with the extremely knowledgeable health and fitness coach, Tom Regier. Matt and Tom cover a plethora of information, right from crypto currency investing to prehab and rehab in a gym setting. https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com Tom’s Instagram-...
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023: Overcoming Trials Through Exercise, Nutrition, Coaching, and Community - Jelena Bergen
Join us in today’s impactful episode featuring long-time Greater Purpose member, Jelena Bergan. Jelena shares a story that will pull at your heartstrings and is a must listen to for anyone. Eating disorders are a big issue for many people and Jelena shared with vulnerability and courage in…
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022: 5 Actionable Tips to Get a Better Sleep
In today’s GP Podcast, host Matt takes 7 minutes to give you 5 actionable tips to get better sleep. Head to the website to inquire about our sleep course. https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com
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021: 3 Tips to Get Started on Your Fitness Journey - Chat with Matt
In this quick episode, Matt gives you short actionable tips to get started on your fitness journey. Search out sustainable fitness habits and these will produce the results you desire. Start your fitness Journey at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com
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020: Weight loss, Mental Clarity, and More Energy- Julie Rondeau
Join us in today’s episode and find out how Julie managed to lose a significant amount of weight, build mental clarity, and gain more energy- all while working, having a family, and going to school. Julie tried many different programs before finally finding some success at Greater Purpose. Have a...
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019: Finding Your Worth, Fitness/Nutrition, and Advice for Teens Struggling with Bullying- With Michaela Pohl
Make sure to listen in on today's amazing episode featuring Michaela Pohl. Michaela has such an amazing heart for people. She is also deeply passionate in helping others live a better life through fitness/nutrition. Michaela also shares some impactful words and insight to help young adults/ teens...
About this show
Our society is in the pursuit of trying to fix independent aspects of the human, not the whole individual. We are missing the bigger picture of the whole being in the process. We aim to provide you with real-life stories and expert guests in the categories of the GPHF Flywheel. Spiritual, Physical,Mental , Purpose, and Connection. Our goal is to bring truth to you and help the world see that we need to focus on the whole person and not just individual categories to make a holistically healthy and fit community of humans. https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com
Hosted by
Matthew Chenard