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Send a textThis is the concept of the Split Moment: the fork in the road where one tiny decision leads you toward your highest potential… or deeper into stagnation. The kind of decisions you barely notice:Hitting snooze vs. getting upPausing to breathe vs. reacting emotionallyDoing the workout vs. delayingSpeaking honestly vs. staying quietPutting the phone down vs. numbing outEach of these micro-choices is a vote for the identity you’re building; or avoiding.Shae breaks down why these moments matter so much, how they accumulate into entirely different futures, and how to start noticing them in real time so you can choose growth instead of autopilot.This episode is short, sharp, and meant to change the way you move through your day.⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN• Why transformation happens in tiny moments, not big onesLife is built in seconds, not years.• How micro-decisions quietly shape your identityEvery action reinforces the story you tell yourself about who you are.• How to catch the “Split Moments” in real timeAwareness > willpower.• Why drifting through decisions keeps you stuckAutopilot is the enemy of becoming the person you want to be.• The truth about momentum and the compounding effect of one small actionOne aligned choice today can change the direction of your entire week.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn this episode, Shae breaks down the CHEK Institute’s 1-2-3-4 System, one of the most practical and powerful frameworks for creating real, lasting change in any area of your life. Whether you’re trying to improve your health, relationships, career, or sense of purpose, this holistic model gives you a clear blueprint for how to move forward with intention and alignment.You’ll learn how to clarify your dream (“One Love”), balance the energies of yin and yang, make conscious choices instead of reactive ones, and strengthen the Four Doctors: Happiness, Movement, Diet, and Quiet. Shae simplifies each part into practical insights you can start using today.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, directionless, or burned out, this episode offers a grounded, step-by-step path back to clarity and empowerment.⭐ KEY TOPICS COVERED1. The One Love — Your Dream, Goal, or ObjectiveWhy you MUST know where you’re goingThe 10 questions to uncover your true desiresWhy change only lasts when the dream comes from youThe minimum “7 out of 10” desire needed for success2. The Two Forces — Balancing Yin & YangYin = rest, recovery, parasympathetic, nourishmentYang = effort, stress, action, sympatheticWhy Western culture is often too yangHow imbalances create fatigue, burnout, or stagnation3. The Three Choices — Optimal, Suboptimal, Do NothingThe optimal choice considers your whole “dream team”Suboptimal → immediate gratification but slower progress“Do nothing” → when it’s apathy vs. when it’s a healthy timeoutWhy evolution only happens through conscious choices4. The Four Doctors — The Pillars of a Healthy LifeDr. Happiness: your purpose & joyDr. Movement: the energy you expendDr. Diet: fuel, nourishment, digestionDr. Quiet: sleep, rest, downregulationHow these four physicians work together, and what happens when one is ignored5. The Five Dream-Design FactorsTimeEnergyWillingnessFinancesEquipmentSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn this episode, I share five things he’s been using, loving, and learning lately, across health, creativity, mindset, personal growth, homesteading, and purpose. This is a practical, honest, and unscripted look into what’s helping him stay grounded, productive, resilient, and aligned during a chaotic transition into nursing school, parenthood, and building new systems.From a life-changing rest technique, to a mindset shift that stopped burnout, to spiritual themes showing up in daily life, to lessons from raising chickens, to the importance of having a clear personal mission, this episode is packed with insights listeners can apply immediately.⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN1. The Health Tool That’s Saving His Energy Right NowHow Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR / Yoga Nidra) boosts recovery, resets the nervous system, and replaces naps for better focus and creativity.2. The App That’s Rewiring His Productivity & CreativityHow The Operator Standard and its AI-based prompts revealed a major mindset issue: being too attached to outcomes and how detaching brought clarity and momentum.3. A Spiritual Theme That Keeps Showing UpThe practice of surrendering control, trusting God, letting go of anxious overthinking, and learning to respond to life instead of trying to force outcomes.4. What Raising Chickens Taught Him About Stress, Presence & SimplicityA grounding hobby that forces him outside, into nature, and out of overstimulation plus what winter chicken-keeping is teaching him about patience, care, and rhythm.5. Purpose, Direction & Why His Life Changed the Moment He CommittedHow finding a clear mission in the medical field restored momentum, confidence, and a deeper sense of meaning, along with a powerful story about carrying a rock down a mountain and hearing the “move your feet” message that set everything in motion.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn this episode, Shae breaks down one of the most powerful truths about human behavior, discipline, and progress — Newton’s First Law of Motion — and shows how it directly governs the results you get in your life.“An object at rest stays at rest… an object in motion stays in motion…” You already know this law. What you may not realize is that it perfectly describes why you feel stuck, why momentum feels impossible, and why getting started is often the hardest part.Shae shares personal stories, examples, and the psychology behind resistance, showing how comfort, stagnation, and hesitation keep you at rest, while small consistent actions create unstoppable momentum in every area of your life.You'll learn:How “external forces” , wake-up calls, discomfort, truth, structure, create changeWhy routine comfort traps you in a version of yourself you’ve outgrownHow the Stronger Than Stress program functions as a momentum-building systemWhy clarity + direction beat motivation every single timeHow the Hero's Journey appears in your life in real timeWhy you must associate pain with staying the same, and pleasure with growthThis episode is a call to adventure; a push to step out of stagnation and into motion, where your life changes.⭐ KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Inertia affects humans the same way it affects objects.If you're not moving, nothing changes. If you are moving, change accelerates.2. Momentum is built through action, not motivation.Waiting to “feel ready” is the exact thing keeping you stuck.3. External forces create transformation.Discomfort, truth, coaching, structure, and intentional challenge push you into motion.4. Consistency builds confidence.Every small action compounds, making discipline and identity easier over time.5. Pain is a teacher.Staying the same eventually becomes more painful than changing.6. The Hero’s Journey starts with answering the call.Growth happens the moment you step into the unknown, not before it.⭐ THE CHALLENGE (24-Hour Rule)Do one thing you’ve been avoiding in the next 24 hours:Have the conversationTrain when you don’t want toSit in silence instead of scrollingWake up earlierSay the truthDo the internal work instead of hiding behind productivityOne action = momentum.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn this powerful and honest conversation, Shae sits down with his brother Christian, a highly skilled visual storyteller, filmmaker, musician, and creator to explore what creativity truly is, where his ideas come from, and how ordinary people can tap into their own creative potential.Christian breaks down his philosophy on creativity as a state of play, not a system; why detaching from outcomes is essential; and how developing confidence, sometimes even blind confidence, is the spark that gets a creative life moving. The two discuss the spiritual nature of art, the role of God in inspiration, and why overthinking kills more dreams than failure ever will.They dive into:How creativity evolves from childhood playfulnessWhy you must “start before you're ready” even if your early work is badDeveloping your own style through volume, practice & patienceWhy some ideas feel like they come from somewhere outside yourselfThe danger of tying creativity to money, validation, or going viralBreaking out of anxiety, overanalysis & being “in your head”How creativity applies not just to art but to business, problem-solving & life directionA powerful story about loss, perspective, God’s timing, and realizing what actually makes you “rich”This episode is filled with wisdom on identity, purpose, art, masculinity, spirituality, and personal evolution. Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or someone feeling stuck, this conversation will wake something up in you.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textThe January Hero Arc series closes with a powerful message inspired by Teddy Roosevelt’s iconic “Man in the Arena” quote. This is the episode for anyone who’s tired of watching life pass by, tired of waiting for “the perfect moment,” and ready to finally step into the arena of their own life.Shae walks through the difference between:people who observepeople who criticizeand people who actually liveand makes the case that 2026 is the year you stop sitting in the stands and start taking meaningful action toward the life you actually want.Through personal stories, philosophy, psychology, and the tools from Episodes 1–8, this episode is your final push to become the person your future demands.⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE1. The Power of the “Man in the Arena” MindsetWhy stepping into the arena matters more than perfection, approval, or comfort and why the critic never counts.2. Fear of Judgment & Failure is Natural; Do It AnywayShae talks openly about his own struggles and fears. And why the only thing worse than failing is living with regret.3. The Two Hard LivesBuilding a life you’re proud of is hard.Living a life you regret is way harder. You choose your hard.8. The Final ChallengeAs soon as the episode ends, take one meaningful action you’ve been avoiding:Make the callClean your carMessage the clientSign upStart the thingAction is the separator.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn Episode 8 of The Hero Arc Series, Shae teaches one of the most practical and transformative skills in the entire arc: daily presence.Most people live on autopilot; reactive, distracted, emotionally unstable, waiting for someone else to tell them what to do. Presence breaks that cycle. This episode gives you a simple, one-minute practice that shifts you from unconscious reactivity to intentional action.Shae walks you through a complete presence protocol you can use any time during the day to:Slow your heart rateRegulate your nervous systemMake better decisionsStay grounded in your identity and purposeOverride emotional impulsesShow up intentionally for the people who matterThis is a small practice with massive returns.⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN1. Why most adults are living like children in adult bodiesRunning patterns, avoiding responsibility, and hoping someone else will save them.2. Presence = powerWhen you're present, you stop reacting and start choosing.3. Calm is a physiological skillYou can train your nervous system to stay stable under stress — it’s not just a personality trait.4. Strengthening your prefrontal cortexEvery time you return your attention to the moment, you literally build the circuits for emotional regulation and impulse control.5. Tim Ferriss’ fear-setting principleSuffering is often imagined. Reality is usually a “2 or 3 out of 10,” not a “10.”6. The complete Presence PracticeA daily protocol you can run in 60–90 seconds:STEP 1: The Physiological Sigh A fast way to relax the body and clear the mind.STEP 2: Body Scan Tune into tension, intuition, and your body's signals.STEP 3: Name It, Blame It, Tame It (from Paul Chek) Identify the emotional pattern, acknowledge it, and release its control.STEP 4: Set Your Direction Not goals: state. Decide how you want to show up for the next hour, conversation, workout, or moment.⭐ CHALLENGE OF THE WEEKFor the next 7 days, run the presence practice once per day. It takes one minute. The goal: practice intention, not perfection.BreatheScanName it, blame it, tame itChoose your stateSmall reps build massive emotional strength.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn this episode of The Hero Arc Series, Shae guides you through one of the most powerful ideas in the entire arc: building your personal code, your operating system, the way the samurai built their Bushido.Most people drift through life like an empty can blowing down the street; reactive, overwhelmed, and shaped by forces they don’t even notice. Today, you learn how to take your power back.Shae breaks down:Why you must consciously choose your values or the world will choose them for youHow modern algorithms and media deliberately program your emotional responsesHow to design your own ethical framework: your personal BushidoHow living by a code strengthens the anterior cingulate cortex (your “override” mechanism during hard effort)How to course-correct instantly when you act out of alignmentShae’s own values map created in a performance coaching sessionThe seven virtues of Bushido and how to adapt each into modern lifeHow the Saiyans (DBZ) illustrate resilience, adaptation, and growth under stressWhy struggle, setbacks, and discomfort are feedback, not failureThis episode is about identity, discipline, honor, integrity, and turning yourself into a person who can handle anything.⭐ KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Without a personal code, you become programmableAlgorithms, advertising, politics, and culture shape you if you don’t shape yourself. Awareness = sovereignty.2. A code builds predictable behavior under chaosYour values become the filter you run actions through. “What would the best version of me do here?”3. Your brain has a built-in override systemStrengthening your anterior cingulate cortex helps you override fear, hesitation, and self-doubt.4. Bushido offers a blueprint:Rectitude / Integrity — Chooses right action even under pressureCourage — Acts with fear, not without itBenevolence — Strength used in service of othersRespect — Discipline toward self & environmentHonesty — Radical truth with self and othersHonor — Loyalty to your own principlesLoyalty — Commitment to mission and people5. Saiyan philosophy = stress + adaptation = growth⭐ THE CHALLENGE OF THE WEEKOver the next 3–7 days, spend 10 minutes per day writing:What values already guide your life?What values should guide your life to reach your potential?What behaviors or habits are holding you back?By the end of the weSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn this episode of Get Uncomfortable, Shae teaches two tools that will radically change your ability to execute: The Power List and a simple, research-backed gratitude practice that rewires your brain for resilience, presence, and confidence.Most people obsess over 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year goals… but they don’t even know what they need to get done tomorrow. Today’s episode is about bringing your focus back to the 24-hour game, the only game that actually matters.If you're struggling with discipline, consistency, or direction, this is the episode you need.📌 What You’ll Learn1. Why Execution Fails Without DirectionIf you don’t know exactly where you're going each day, you can’t win the day. Big goals don’t happen by accident, they require structure and daily intention.2. The Power List (Andy Frisella)A simple system of five critical tasks that move you directly toward your goals. Not chores. Not busywork. Actual needle-moving tasks.You’ll learn:How to choose critical tasksHow to grade your wins and lossesWhat it means to “win the day” and build unstoppable momentum3. Reducing Limbic FrictionSimple ways to make taking action easier:Set your workout gear out the night beforePrep your workspaceRemove one layer of friction to increase follow-through4. Categories for Your Daily TasksUse these buckets to build a balanced life:Personal developmentBusiness / careerHealth & fitnessFamily & relationships5. The Neuroscience of GratitudeA gratitude practice is not fluff, it’s physiology.Shae explains how gratitude:Activates the prefrontal cortexReduces amygdala-driven fear and stressImproves sleepIncreases dopamine and serotoninEnhances emotional regulationBoosts resilienceImproves cardiovascular health6. How to Practice Gratitude ProperlyIt’s not just writing words. It’s:Visualizing what you’re grateful forFeeling it in your bodyLetting that feeling expandSending out loving-kindness energy to othersPracticing this even 2–3 times per week changes your emotional baseline.🔥 Episode ChallengeFor tomorrow:Create your Power List (five critical tasks).Execute all five, no excuses.Write down three things you’re grateful for and actually feel them.Repeat. Stack wins. Become the kind of person who foSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn this fifth installment of the January Hero Arc, Shae breaks down one of the most important principles for becoming the hero of your own life: the body and mind are inseparable  and training your body is one of the fastest ways to rewire your brain for discipline, confidence, and momentum.This episode goes deep into the science and the application of physical mastery. If you want to understand why training makes you mentally stronger and how to build a training week that actually supports your goals this one is essential.🔥 Key Topics Covered• Limbic Friction & the Science of DisciplineWhat limbic friction is and why it makes you want to quitHow repeated reps teach your brain to override avoidance• The Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC)The brain region responsible for discipline & effortHow it activates during hard physical effortWhy pushing through discomfort literally rewires your brainShae’s personal story running 400m repeats and overriding the “bitch voice”• Foundations of Proper Physical TrainingWhat your training MUST include if you want long-term performance, energy, and injury prevention:Flexibility & MobilityEnergizing Exercises (Paul Chek’s Zone Exercises)Real Core Training (McGill Big 3, Locke 5)The 7 Primal Movement Patterns• A Suggested Week of Training• The Hidden Consequences of AvoidanceAvoiding physical challenge bleeds into every part of life:Lower confidencePoor stress toleranceMore illness and fragilityMissed opportunitiesReduced respect and perceived capabilityThe Challenge: SET THE STANDARDFor the next 7 days:Commit to 3 training sessions not for calories or metrics but for the mental win. This is how you build momentum and become someone who follows through.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeDr. Andrew Huberman: Limbic Friction (podcast search)Dr. Stuart McGill: McGill Big 3Dr. Andrew Locke: The Locke 5Paul Chek: Zone Exercises (You can Google each for guided protocols and videos.)Thorne Supplement DispensaryFor the same foundational supplements I personally use and recommend, visit our Enlightened Athlete Thorne Dispensary Purchasing through this link supports the show, my family, and the mission of helping more people set a higher standaSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn today’s episode of Get Uncomfortable, Shae breaks down one of the most overlooked abilities in modern life: the skill of downregulation. Most people know how to ramp their nervous system up… but almost nobody knows how to bring it back down. Chronic sympathetic overdrive leads to burnout, anxiety, poor recovery, and feeling disconnected from your body’s signals. This episode teaches you powerful breath-based tools to train calm, reset your system, and return to baseline.Check out our 12 week holistic stress reduction program, Stronger Than Stress, to gain physical fitness & health, learn meditation & breathwork, many healthy recipes, build resilience in life, travel nutrition & workouts guide.📌 What You’ll Learn TodayWhy most people live in perpetual stressWhat chronic sympathetic activation does to your healthWhy calm is a trainable skill, not a personality traitHow breath can be used to instantly shift your stateFour practical downregulation protocols you can use anytime🧘‍♂️ Downregulation Protocols Covered1. Dr. Andrew Weil’s 4-6-8 (or 4-7-8) BreathInhale 4 seconds → Hold 6–7 → Exhale 8Powerful for anxiety, overwhelm, and falling asleepDeep parasympathetic activation2. Box BreathingInhale 4 → Hold 4 → Exhale 4 → Hold 4Navy SEAL–tested for focus and emotional stabilityGreat for transitions, tough conversations, and grounding3. Body Scan MeditationSlow belly breathing paired with guided awareness throughout the bodyHelps you move out of the mind and into physical intuitionBased on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction modelExcellent for deep relaxation, clarity, and sleep4. Post-Workout Recovery Breath (from PJ Nestler, XPT)Inhale 4 → Exhale 8 for 2–5 minutesPerformed lying down with legs elevatedQuickly brings heart rate and nervous system back to baseline📝 This Week’s ChallengeChoose ONE of the four protocols above. Set a timer for 5 minutes. Practice daily.🔗 Resources MentionedJon Kabat-Zinn - MBSR & meditation teacherPJ Nestler (XPT Performance Breathing) - On Get UncomfortableSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn this episode of Get Uncomfortable, Shae breaks down one of the most important skills in modern life: how to understand, manage, and build capacity for stress. Most people think stress is the enemy  but the truth is, uncontrolled, unrelenting stress with no recovery is the real problem. When you learn how stress works, how it affects your physiology, and how to train your response to it, you become someone who can carry far more responsibility, influence, and impact.Shae also reveals the four key tools he personally uses to become stronger than stress and closes with the first public announcement of his new 12-week training and lifestyle program, Stronger Than Stress.📌 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy stress itself is not the enemyHow stress activates the sympathetic & parasympathetic branches of the nervous systemThe six types of stress from Paul Chek’s How to Eat, Move, and Be HealthyWhy stress is summative and funnels into one “bucket”What chronic sympathetic overdrive does to your health, sleep, recovery, hormones, and moodThe physiology of catabolic vs. anabolic hormone statesThe difference between avoidance, maladaptation, and true stress capacity building🔧 Four Tools to Become “Stronger Than Stress”1️⃣ Affirmations & Thought Reframing2️⃣ Breathwork3️⃣ Low-Stakes Stress Practice4️⃣ Community🔥 Introducing the 12-Week Program: Stronger Than StressShae reveals the program he built during one of the hardest phases of his life. It includes:12-week strength & conditioning programDaily workout logsBreathwork & meditation audio tracksEnlightened Athlete Nutrition ProtocolHigh-protein recipe guideRestaurant/Travel survival guideTravel workoutsEducational podcast on stress scienceDaily journal & tracking sheetsMorning & evening breathing routinesDaily “mood boosters” (cold exposure, meditation, sunlight)Clear daily tasks to create progress and momentum“One clear program, one clear path forward — and a system that helps you win most days of the week.”Available now at: EnlightenedAthlete.com 📝 Episode ChallengeIdentify ONE primary stressor in your life this week. Then create a simple, actionable plan to begin reducing or solving it.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn Episode 2, Shae teaches a powerful breathwork protocol designed to help you regulate your nervous system, reset your internal state, and transition into the next part of your day with clarity and presence.If you’ve ever come home stressed, walked into a meeting unfocused, or tried to work while anxious, this is the episode for you. Breathwork is one of the most ancient tools for regulating your internal environment—and today, Shae walks you step-by-step through a guided session you can follow anytime you need to shift your state fast.This practice takes 5 minutes and instantly helps you feel more grounded, calmer, and more capable of executing at a higher level.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow stress overload destroys focus, presence, and emotional controlHow winners don’t avoid stress, they manage it betterScience of breath affecting the vagus nerve, heart rate, and emotional regulationSamurai & Saiyan analogies for presence under pressureThe exact breathwork routine Shae uses before work, meetings, workouts, or coming homeHow regulating your internal state helps you become the person your future demandsTHE BREATHWORK ROUTINE (SHOW NOTES RESOURCE)Use this routine during transitions: • Before work • Before going home • Before a meeting • Before studying • Before creative work • Anytime your state is slipping1️⃣ 4–6–8 Breathing (4 rounds)Inhale: 4 secondsHold: 6 secondsExhale: 8 seconds (controlled, slow, through the mouth)This calms the nervous system and lowers physiological arousal.2️⃣ Triangle Breathing (5 rounds)All nasal breathing.Inhale: 4 secondsHold: 4 secondsExhale: 4 secondsThis promotes focus and stabilizes the breath.3️⃣ Superventilations (2 rounds)25 breaths per round.Strong inhale through the noseStrong exhale through the mouthFaster tempoOn the 25th breath → Big inhale → Hold for 30 secondsDuring the hold: Visualize yourself:Executing your taskBeing calmBeing presentShowing up with confidenceLetting go of stressRepeat for two cycles.4️⃣ Breathing Form NotesBreathe with your diaphragm, belly expands, shoulders do NOT riseTriangle breathing = all noseSuperventilation = nose inhale, mouth exhaleSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn this kickoff episode of the Hero Arc Series, Shae reveals the foundational principle behind all lasting change: identity precedes action, and action precedes results. This episode is a deep dive into how your current identity has been shaped by conditioning, past failures, limiting beliefs, and external influences and why staying tied to an outdated identity keeps you stuck.Shae breaks down the exact process he used to rebuild his identity after a massive setback, sharing the Florida story, the breakdown, the turning point, and the rise that followed. You’ll learn how to audit your current identity, create a new one, identify contradictory habits, and replace identity anchors that keep you tied to who you used to be.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhy people fail when their identity is tied to an outdated or conditioned version of themselvesThe truth about identity: it isn’t found, it’s forgedWhy you must believe you are the person before you take the actionsHow your habits, rituals, and environment act as “blacksmith tools” for identityHow setbacks contain seeds of opportunity and what Shae learned from his hardest yearHow to set a new standard for your lifeTHE IDENTITY AUDITUse these three questions to understand who you’ve been and who you must become.1. Who have I been acting like?2. Who does my future require me to become?3. What is one behavior that contradicts my new identity?THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGEWrite Your 2026 Identity StatementWrite it as if it is already true:Who are you becoming?What does that person do daily?Why are you becoming them?What standards does that person live by?Revisit it weekly or daily until you’re living it.You can send yours to ShaeLINKS & RESOURCESStronger Than Stress Program (Early Cohort): A complete system for rebuilding identity, strength, recovery, and discipline. Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat if your anxiety, low energy, and constant pressure weren’t personal flaws—but signals you’ve been building your life on the wrong blueprint?In this episode, Shae gets interviewed by Isaac, a training and education manager of a large wireless dealer and shares the six foundational principles that create real health, resilience, and clarity—without burnout, medication, or giving up what you love. High performance in all areas of life is what we at Get Uncomfortable strive for, and that comes with pressure, a lot of it. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming and make you question your goals. To avoid burnout you need balance and a strong foundation. If you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and want to finally feel strong, calm, and clear-headed again, this is your playbook.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn Nebraska, summer doesn’t just arrive—it unfolds slowly, like the bloom of wildflowers or the flicker of fireflies across open fields. In this immersive, story-rich episode, I invite you into a nostalgic and mindful journey through the heart of the Midwest.Under the wide Nebraska skies, summer feels different—slower, richer, and fleeting in the most beautiful way.With immersive sound design, personal field recordings, and reflections from the heartland, this is more than just a story—it’s a reminder to slow down, breathe deep, and savor the season while it lasts.Perfect for listeners craving peace, nostalgia, and presence.🎧 Tune in for a grounded take on mindful living, fatherhood, and the magic that only a Midwest summer can bring.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of Get Uncomfortable, host Shae McMaster sits down with returning guest David C. Olcott, CEO of Samurai Success and author of the transformational book Swords of Illumination. Together, they explore the dark night of the soul, the journey back to purpose, and how to reprogram your subconscious mind to align with your truest identity.David meets him with deep wisdom, personal stories, and actionable tools drawn from over 35 years of coaching, spiritual mentorship, and high-level consulting.🎙️ What You’ll Learn:Why most people are stuck in subconscious programming set by age 7How to reclaim your identity and create from your soul, not egoThe five tools to rewrite your subconscious: hypnosis, NLP, practice, love, and frequencyWhat suffering is really telling you (and how to use it as fuel for change)Why congruence and coherence are the key to unlocking your frequency and attracting your destinyThe I AM Studio and Swords of Illumination system: how it works to rewire your beliefsThe difference between balance and centeredness—and why the latter is where true power liesThis is one of the deepest, most practical conversations we’ve had on the show. If you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or looking to level up from the inside out, this episode is your map.📘 David's Book: Swords of IlluminationAmazon (Audiobook & Paperback): https://www.amazon.com/Swords-Illumination-David-C-Olcott/dp/B0BQFQ9VY9🌐 David's Website & Coaching ProgramSamurai Success Official Site: https://www.samuraisuccess.com → Book a discovery call, learn about the I AM Studio, and explore their 3-coach pod system for psychology, design, and finance coaching.📺 YouTube ChannelSamurai Success Videos & Shorts📱 Social MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textAfter a year-long hiatus, Get Uncomfortable is back! In this welcome-back episode, Shae dives deep into the personal struggles that led to a dark night of the soul, the hard lessons learned during a chaotic move to Florida, and why he chose to return to Nebraska for a fresh start.🔹 Why Listen?Discover how to overcome burnout and rediscover your purposeLearn how to find clarity in the chaos and turn setbacks into powerful growthLessons learned from hitting rock bottom and finding purpose againHear the new direction for the show, including storytelling, listener contributions, and Q&A episodesGet a sneak peek into Shae’s training for an ultra-marathon and his plans for personal growthLearn the N.U.T.S. framework for understanding and managing stress🔹 N.U.T.S. Framework for Managing Stress:Novelty – Something you haven't experienced beforeUnpredictability – Something you couldn’t see comingThreat to the Ego – A challenge to your competence or identitySense of Control – A loss of control over a situation🔹 Get Involved:Follow on Instagram: @getuncomfortable.podSend your stories to [email protected] a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to support the showJoin Shae on this journey to push your limits, embrace discomfort, and build a life of purpose.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textJason Herrick and his wife Caitlin decided to start playing offense for their children and the future of this country by taking control of the education they provide their children, themselves, and all the families lives they will touch through starting their own Apogee Strong campus; Apogee HoCo.Howard County, Maryland will be home to one of 50 campuses starting up in the near future all over the US. The mission of Apogee Strong is one that resonates with me deeply. Leading through example, not being afraid of failure, critical thinking, hands on learning, educating the whole family & more.Jason's story of suffering a severe concussion early in his professional soccer career left him unsure of the future of his family and his ability to provide. After being stuck of the subscription model of healthcare, and dealing with let down after let down, he realized through the help of some non-traditional medical professionals that he had the power to heal himself. It took searching out and being proactive about his care to find this solution. He now aims to provide all the families that enroll in Apogee HoCo this same gift. His leadership philosophy is to encourage, educate, and empower and he lives this in his own life and you'll be able to pick up on his care and authenticity in today's episode. Enjoy!School website:https://apogeehoco.org/Apogee HoCo InstagramApogee HoCo FacebookBooks mentioned:Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor GattoFree To Learn by Peter GrayUnschooling Rules by Clark AldrichApogee Strong DocumentarySupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome!If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you bring me ONE new friend to listen to the show this week. It means the world that you're willing to spread the message of Get Uncomfortable and join in this battle against mediocrity. Get your notes app ready for this one.Today I had the honor of speaking with David Olcott, founder of Samurai Success, author of Swords of Illumination, he is master certified in NLP, a business & personal coach, former trainer for Anthony Robbins, and much more. We had a fantastic conversation about his book, the technologies his company uses to help their clients achieve results in business and life like never before, manifesting your dreams, defining your values, creating a sense of destiny, and the importance of love & congruency. When I read Swords of Illumination I knew right away how powerful his book was. It is set in the Edo period of Japan and tracks the journey of young Yoshi on his path to becoming a great Samurai. It speaks directly to the human condition of finding purpose, living up to and defining your values, doing the right actions to uphold your values, and ultimately living life as the person you know you can truly be.Please be sure to check out  Samurai Success and the services they offer and David's book at the links below:Swords of Illumination- by David OlcottSamurai Success websiteSamurai Success InstagramSamurai Success on FacebookSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you bring me ONE new friend to listen to the show this week. It means the world that you're willing to spread the message of Get Uncomfortable and join in this battle against mediocrity. On this fine Sunday I want to share a message that FIRED me up to get after it this week and I hope it will do the same for you. Get you in the right frame of mind to CRUSH the forces of resistance that show up daily to wear you down and subtly convince you to give up or never even try.Don't give Mr. Resistance the chance to win, beat his ass this week and see how good you feel after overcoming the challenges life presents you with this week.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre! Thank you for tuning in again! We have a big one today with one our first return guests Nissa Cohen. Nissa and I had a great conversation about exploring alternatives to the traditional schooling model you and I are probably most familiar with. She came on the show to educate us all about Apogee Strong and what her and her husband Eric are doing by starting Apogee Omaha. Apogee is providing an alternative to the conveyor belt model of schooling.Creating competent, strong, independent thinking, creative problem solvers doesn't happen on accident and Apogee strong affiliated schools are taking that head on and providing structure to create the heroes of tomorrow.Enjoy the show!Links to learn more or support the mission:Making the Argument  episode link - The Public School Crisis with Matt BeaudreauApogee Omaha - An Apogee Strong affiliated Family Leadership [email protected] to our contact form for Interested Families: https://forms.gle/EsXjtP6GiC9pX7aj7IG: @apogeeomaha (https://www.instagram.com/apogeeomaha/)FB: https://www.facebook.com/apogeeomaha/Apogee Strongwww.apogeestrong.com - for info on all of the Apogee Strong programs:Affiliate campusesMentorship programs for Men, Women, Young Men & Young WomenEducating Modern Day Heroes - Home education resource programRaising Dragon Slayers - parenting support programIG: @apogeeprogram (https://www.instagram.com/apogeeprogram/)FB: https://www.facebook.com/ApogeeProgramCo-Founders:Matt Beaudreau - @mattbeaudreau (https://www.instagram.com/mattbeaudreau/)Tim Kennedy - @timkennedymma (https://www.instagram.com/timkennedymma/)Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat is up my beautiful Get Uncomfortable compadre!Thank you so much for tuning into today's episode that I know you will love. I am joined by coach,  author, speaker, father, husband, and entrepreneur Colin Stevens.Colin played D1 basketball and later became an NBA skills trainer working with top NBA recruits and hopefuls. I loved his take on allowing things to change as the plans change and being able to keep pressing forward in the face of challenges and setbacks which is what this show is all about!Find his books here, Make Your Mark & Coachable  Colin on LinkedinColin on InstagramSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review to help grow the show.If you'd like to stay up to date with the show, subscribe to our newsletter HERE. On this week's episode we are joined by Adam Spillman. Adam is a radiant beam of positivity and authenticity while sharing his story of being diagnosed with testicular cancer and hearing that he had roughly a week to live with the current progression of his cancer. Listening to his story you will hear a tale of perseverance, positivity, determination, human connection, and hope. Adam is a perfect example of taking adversity in life and not letting it completely destroy you, he shares how he leaned on his wife and friends to help him through the most difficult time in his life and now he shares his story to help people understand that you can overcome so many obstacles in your life.I feel very blessed that I was able to sit down with Adam and hear his story in detail and glean so much insight from him. The threat of losing everything can really make you realize how good you actually have it in life. Adam's InstagramAdam's WebsiteSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review to help grow the show.If you'd like to stay up to date with the show, subscribe to our newsletter HERE. On today's episode I was lucky enough to it down with one of the worlds leading sports scientists, elite level coach, author, speaker and former monk, Shayamal Vallabhjee. This conversation was deep, insightful, and actionable. In my opinion Shayamal has a special talent of measuring the intangible aspects of performance instead of hoping they show up when needed. He has systems to track them, make them repeatable and use them for growth.We started off discussing spirituality and specifically some passages from the Bhagavad Gita and how it can help us all live life a little more free and less attached to the outcome. From there we went all over elite performance, mindset, psychology, and optimization of our lives. I know you will love this episode and learn some invaluable insights from the world class coach and human; Shayamal Vallabhjee.Connect with Shayamal on Instagram & Linkedin Be sure to check out his community Inside the Locker Room through the link in his Instagram bio.Shayamal's Book - Breathe, Believe, Balance Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review.I recently completely deleted my Instagram account, which may seem trivial and it actually feels stupid to even talk about it. This did cause me to realize how strongly I have been unconsciously conditioned to utilize these apps. In reality we all engage with people or systems that make us feel terrible but we keep coming back for more because we're gluttons for punishment apparently. I finally decided that is a game I don't want to play anymore and I'm not going to accept the deal they're giving me. Just because "everyone" is doing it, doesn't make it a beneficial relationship.If you've got something or someone that makes you feel like shit, cut it out of your sphere. Stop engaging with it or them because you're supposed to. Get outside and meditate, walk barefoot in the grass, spend time with family, and practice gratitude for all the great things you already have.If you'd like to stay up to date with the show, subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review.Today we have a special episode with the host of The Next Milestone Podcast; Matthew Moran. Matthew reached out to me a few months ago as he started a podcast and we have been in touch ever since. He's on a journey of growth and development and stands for what we stand for at Get Uncomfortable. We decided to join forces on this new years special episode to help you grow and crush 2024 in a truly meaningful way for you.We covered a lot of my background as well as why I think people often fail their resolutions so hopefully you don't end up making the same mistake. Enjoy todays' episode!Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today about cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review.A quick Friday episode about getting up out of bed to do your work when you don't want to. This comes from the amazing book Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor. I read the first passage of book five and it really is a great one to think and reflect on. What we are made to do, not what we want to do. You can get the Gregory Hays edition I spoke about in the episode here.I hope you enjoy this short form episode. Let me know what you think and if you'd like to see more of these.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surrounding  cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review.Today I give a little update on how insane I've gone or thought I'd gone after our move to Florida and how we figured out that it's really just grief and a normal process we can allow to happen and give ourselves grace, easier said than done.On our recent instagram poll, the reduction in risk of cancer and how exercise plays a role took the trophy. So that's what we got into.0:45- 10:57 - How I though I'd gone insane, recognizing the grief we're felling and processing, and how I hope me relaying this experience can help if you're struggling now16:10- "Exercise snacks" (VILPA) & reduction in cancer mortality and cancer recurrence 19:18- Lactate & it's role in energy production & neurotransmitter synthesis21:49 - shear force of blood flow from exercise destroying circulating cancer cells and reducing cancer recurrance & mortality.25:45- Ideas & forms of exercise for improved health for you to start your exercise routine. Here's a few studies I found about exercise and the effect of circulating tumor cells:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8446393/https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmolb.2022.818470/fullhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6192582/Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surrounding  cultivating healthy habits in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review.This episode is jam packed with health and wellness information, so get a notebook ready! Dr. Balduzzi and I had a wide ranging discussion where we touched on dealing with the loss of a parent, his journey back to faith after, getting in sync with nature and setting our circadian rhythm, parents setting the standard for the children, light exposure, sunning testicles for increased testosterone, blood work to get done, meditation & so much more. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do as well!Dr. Balduzzi hosts his own podcast called The Fit Father Project Podcast Check out Dr. Balduzzi's websites, The Fit Father project & The Fit Mother ProjectDr. Balduzzi on YouTube The Fit Father Project InstagramSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surround cultivating more confidence in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you leave us a rating and review. When I was growing up I was bullied for many years, almost daily. It was a harrowing experience that helped shape me into the man I am today, and I wouldn't change a thing about it.It drove me to find the thing I still use to this day as solace from the chaos of life, the weight room.Once I found the weights I realized I could actually overcome the shit in my way. Lifting the weights, challenging myself to keep showing up, and fucking doing the work showed me what growth was. I gained confidence to stand up for myself, I understood discipline and commitment in a real way.The simple act of taking my training seriously led me to develop new friendships, ask for what I want in life, and have the persistence to get it.My hope is that all young men who are lost or confused or bullied, get the opportunity to be challenged physically to understand the mental benefits that come along with overcoming the challenge.For me it was the weight room and getting stronger. Building muscle and physical capability will work wonders for a young man full of doubt and fear.The skill of persistence is one that can be applied for the rest of their lives.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surround cultivating more confidence in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you share the show in some capacity. Send it to a friend, share it on social media, or email it to someone you know would enjoy it or learn from it.I woke up the other day I wanted to give up on everything. I wanted to quit. I wanted to skip the gym. I didn't want to do shit to be honest. I was ready to throw in the towel. What I do when I feel this way is, wait until tomorrow.It's that simple sometimes. Want to quit or take the day off? Fine, just do it tomorrow not today. Sometimes that's all it takes. I usually feel much better tomorrow. After sleep, after reevaluation. Wait until tomorrow.You got this.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surround cultivating more confidence in your day to day life.If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you share the show in some capacity. Send it to a friend, share it on social media, or email it to someone you know would enjoy it or learn from it.Choice not chance. It means not leaving your life up to chance, it comes down to you making the choice to be great. To pursue excellence.  It's taking control of yourself and your life by the choices you make everyday.So confidence comes from being in the arena. It comes from experience and learning from failure. You build confidence and self esteem by proving to yourself that you can get results in life. It's giving yourself direct evidence that you are capable and worthy of the things you want to achieve. No one can give you that and most importantly don't let anyone take that away from you.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textI want to address the pervasive mindset of victimhood and what we can do about it. Victim consciousness is sold as an idea the should be adopted and spread through culture. It breeds hopelessness and despair and nothing more. Instead of feeling loss of control, no power over your life, and lack of creativity we can recognize that our actions, day in and day out, are the inputs that will lead to the outcomes we will have. Your current standings are a direct result of your actions over the last 30, 60, or 90 days (maybe even longer) and we have the power to control what actions we take on a daily basis. If we want to improve our situation, luckily we have the opportunity to do that by changing our daily actions. We have the power to improve. We are not victims of external circumstances, we are the masters of our own fate. What a powerful place to come from each day.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you're new to the show, welcome! I hope you enjoy the show today surround cultivating more intention in your day to day life. If you do find value in the show, learn something, get inspired, or laugh I ask that you share the show in some capacity. Send it to a friend, share it on social media, or email it to someone you know would enjoy it or learn from it.I have been ruminating on the idea of being more intentional in my day to day life, even in mundane tasks. How much more enjoyment or presence can I get out everyday? The answer is probably a shit load to put it bluntly. I often find myself going through the motions in many situations. Driving, eating, being at home, and exercising all fall into autopilot often. I decided to think a little more deeply on how I can make more flow states in my life through being intentional often. I plan to cultivate more intentionality purposefully in order to really get the most out of everyday.  I want to be involved and open to what shows up. The book I'm reading: Flow- The Psychology of Optimal Experience breaks down a process to help facilitate turning any activity into a flow opportunity.A) To set an overall goal and as many subgoals are as realistically feasibleB) Find a way to measure progress in terms of the goals chosenC) Keep concentrating on what one is doing and keep making finer and finer distinctions in the challenges involved in the activityD) Develop the skills necessary to interact with the opportunities availableE) Keep raising the stakes if the activity becomes boringI'm planning on applying this to things I normally wouldn't think to do, even something as simple as walking. Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!If you would like to get a free Enlightened Athlete shirt you can do so by leaving a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.I just officially became a Floridian and we are getting settled in our new state of residence. As I begin a new journey or chapter in my life I've been reflecting on what it was that helped me achieve what I set out to do in Hastings. It's community. It's an attitude of no other options. It was the fact I burned the boats and gave myself no excuses, no plan B, only victory as the outcome.I wanted to impart some of the useful mindset shifts I've made over the years and some of the intentional work I've done that's led to me being able to surround myself with the right people. Here is the book I mentioned at the end of the episode- Flow: The Psychology of Optimal ExperienceI hope you enjoy the show.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!If you would like to get a free Enlightened Athlete shirt you can do so by leaving a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.Today's Episode is about one of my favorite activities. Meditation.  I even recorded a guided meditation  and added it to the end of this episode!There's a lot of preconceptions surrounding this practice and some people are too unsure how to begin. My hope with this podcast episode is to introduce you to the practice of meditation by bringing it to the light and demystifying this SUPER beneficial activity of self care.Topics covered: -What meditation actually is. (In my experience) -Different methods, variations, and practices -Results from scientific research of physical, cognitive, and emotional improvements from regular meditation -Apps, teachers, books, youtube videos, audio programs, and practices to help get you startedApps referred to:-Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer, Oak meditation AppJon Kabat-Zinn MBSR Program: The program I started withSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!If you would like to get a free Enlightened Athlete shirt you can do so by leaving a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.I had the opportunity to have a conversation with XPT's Director of Performance; PJ Nestler.PJ has been a high level strength & conditioning coach for elite athletes for the majority of his career. To say he understands living a high performance life would be an understatement. PJ now works with Laird Hamilton and his wife Gabby Reece as Director of performance at their company XPT as well as being the head of performance for Fitlab. XPT is where I took my performance breath work certification and couldn't believe the quality of the program. I learned so much about physiology and mechanics as it relates to breath and I kn ow you'll learn a ton from this episode. We got into the importance of a connection factor for a high performance life, the tactical games, breathing and breath work, pool training,  and breathing protocols that you can apply in your life to improve breathing efficiency.I hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as I did, Cheers!PJ's InstagramXPT websiteXPT InstagramSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textIf you haven't yet, I'd be forever grateful if you left us a rating or review to let others know that you love the showDave wood works with high level athletes (Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara-France) , entrepreneurs, CEO's, and everyday people like you and me to teach the mechanisms of stress, how to regulate your nervous system, and how to stay calm under pressure (the name of his life changing workshops he runs in Piha, New Zealand)You will learn A LOT in today's episode that you can apply right away in your everyday life.From Dave's Website: "Integrated training is all about identifying where you have imbalances in specific body systems that are often overlooked in traditional training methods. Two of these systems which are often the least trained are the respiratory and nervous systems. As it turns out, these are essential when it comes to remaining calm, clear and focused under stress and pressure. Integrated Training combines movement, breath-work, recovery, and mental resilience to super-charge performance and health. All wrapped in an environment that inspires and challenges you to thrive, not only in competitive environments, but in everyday life."Dave went DEEP on strategies and methods you can utilize today to start to train your body and mind to take control of stressors and how you respond to them instead of walking around in a reactive state.We got into the difference between controlled and uncontrolled stress, how to program your mindset to utilize setbacks and stress to your advantage, what the "gap" between stimulus and response is and how recognizing that will change your whole perspective on life and improve performance, mental health link with nature, ice baths, pillars of health, dealing with anxiety, procrastination, depression, avoidance and so much more.Enjoy the show!  Integrated Training WebsiteDave on LinkedInDave's Instagram-  Integrated TrainingDave's Youtube ChannelSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!If you would like to get a free Enlightened Athlete shirt you can do so by leaving a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.In this weeks show I wanted to tell you about some of the cray effects I've found from completing 75HARD a program from Andy Frisella, the president of 1st Phorm.If you would like to start the program, listen to episode 208 of Real AF.What I want you to take away from this show is, if you live your life at the highest the level you possibly can you will inspire others to do the same. THAT is how we can improve lives of ourselves and all those around us. Go out and live a great life!Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!Get a free shirt by leaving a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.On todays episode we dive into the details surrounding aerobic endurance (cardio) training and programming.I touch on some common terms to help you understand what we're talking about, figuring out your maximal heart rate, sound program design variables, different types of training, how to structure a program and explain a sample program, and season or program organization. It's a lot of information but all things that I believe will help you on your journey to becoming the healthiest version of you. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up Get Uncomfortable Compadre!If you share the show tag me in it and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a free shirt at the end of the month. The other way to get a free shirt is to leave a written review on apple podcasts, send it to me through email and I'll get your info and send you a FREE shirt.Today I wanted to talk about how to actually build the life you see in your dreams. It's by making the right little decisions day after day after day.You have the ability to do so. who you were is not who you have to be moving forward. You get to choose to how you show up in life from here on out. Enjoy this episode; go out and build the life you dream of.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!First off, Happy 4th of July and I hope you have a safe and happy holiday with family and friends.Today's episode we have Jordan Bonifas back in studio to discuss feeling of worth/worthlessness and how to process these and allow space for acceptance around them, identifying values, having a vision, dreaming biug, playing full out and much more. This was a deep episode and I got a ton out of it. If you did as well, reach out to Jordan and myself and let us know what you thought about it.Reach Jordan on Instagram HERE or give him a call at 970-819-8300 to have a conversation about improving your mental attitude!Grab an Enlightened Athlete Shirt to support the show HERESupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!This is our 100th episode! I wanted to do something special for this episode and bring on a long time client and now a very dear friend of mine, Ethan, to share his story of what I would call an amazing transformation.Ethan started as a client with me at Enlightened Athlete 4 years ago and has since undergone not only a massive physical transformation; but mental & emotional transformation as well.Ethan is an amazing example of living the philosophy I talk about on this show, he lives the tenants of Get Uncomfortable. Trying new things, pushing to be better, not letting fear stop you, building a community, overcoming setbacks & taking control of your life.I wanted to bring him on and have him share the growth and improvements he's seen in his life after stepping out of his comfort zone initially using fitness as a jump off point for massive growth in all areas of his life. You are going to learn a lot in this episode of how you can implement these strategies in your own life and start to level up in a massive way by getting uncomfortable. Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my friend! I want this show to be a place where people are inspired to make their lives better and to build a local supportive community so they can rise  together. Being more fit will improve your life on multiple levels. In ways you cannot yet see or truly understand, but the first step is to start. I hope today's episode will help you get started. This is part 1- lifting- & part 2 will cover cardio training specifics, blending the two together, and structuring workout cycles for longer periods of time instead of thinking of individual workouts.Todays show is going to help you get your workouts organized the right way so you can start to actually get results and stop wasting your ever dwindling time on things that aren't helping you progress. Here's a link to grab an Enlightened Athlete T-shirtSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textHello my friend! I am back with first episode in a month and a half and i tell you what, it feels good to be back.I decided it was time to take a break and re-center and move this show in a direction I was proud of. With that, I want to make this show a place where people can be inspired to make their lives better, to build a local supportive community so they can rise  together. That is the focus of today's episode, community. Where to find it, how to build it, how to prepare yourself to be ready when you do find it.I hope you enjoy the show and I truly want to say thank you for listening in and being a member of the Get Uncomfortable community.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.ALSO! We are putting on another Pressure Proof workshop at the gym in Hastings, limited spots available, come learn how to better handle stress, optimize your wellbeing and become the best version of yourself. Pressure Proof Workshop RegistrationIf you want to fail on your weight loss journey or stay stuck where you're at, try to change everything all at once and burn out fast. Best way to stay fat. Focus on changing everything all at once and then give up shortly after due to overwhelm and fatigue. There's a better way to do it friends, and that is to pick ONE thing and get really consistent with that one habit change. Create little wins and set yourself up with momentum.The large majority of people who succeed on their weight loss journey are those who can get consistent with one health habit at a time and build/add new ones with the new skills they've gained.Send this episode to a friend or family member who has been struggling to identify their issue and want to get better. Someone who wants to make progress but is stuck.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.ALSO! We are putting on another Pressure Proof workshop at the gym in Hastings, limited spots available, come learn how to better handle stress, optimize your wellbeing and become the best version of yourself. Pressure Proof Workshop RegistrationWinners and loser have the same goals. Think about it. Any person who wants to be rich will start with the same goal of; becoming rich. The difference is winners use different habits and overall systems to actually get there. While the losers keep spending time in martyrdom and coming up with excuses why shit didn't work out for them and fail to adopt new actions.So yes set goals, but focus on your habits and systems that you partake in consistently to get ahead. Then be sure to TAKE ACTION everyday. Actually do the thing you need to do. Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today's episode is with my brother Landon and we covered topics far and wide. There's some pretty powerful tips in this episode surrounding training for martial arts specifically, the importance of physical training for your mental health, thinking for yourself and forming your own opinions, and recognizing propaganda in the media.This was a new style of show where we came in with no topic ideas and just hit record. It was a really interesting conversation and we covered A LOT of ground. Enjoy the show!Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send a textWhat's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today we talk about how to change your perspective to better solve problems in your life instead of playing the victim and accepting defeat immediately.This is a powerful shift in your mentality that will help you come up with creative solutions and allow you to continue moving forward.I talk about how I use float tanks to help me in this process and create some clarity and space to allow for creativity and solutions.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE