The Apex Mindset

Welcome to THE APEX MINDSET! The podcast where faith meets Ambition and Personal Development meets Endurance. Here we'll dive deep into the stories of successful leaders, entrepreneurs and high achievers who have faced challenges, overcome obstacles and emerged stronger. We'll explore the principles that guide their lives, the strategies that drive their success and the faith that keeps them grounded. I am your host Ethan Peal, Head of OMEGA CONSULTING and Marketing Professional and my vision is to empower you to lead with courage, live with purpose and reach your Peak Potential!

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What It Really Takes. Faith, Family & Fitness | Vic Valdez | Apex Mindset Podcast 06/04/2025

What It Really Takes. Faith, Family & Fitness | Vic Valdez | Apex Mindset Podcast Welcome To my Conversation with Vic Valdez!! What does it really take to live a life of discipline, purpose, and spiritual growth? In this episode of the Apex Mindset Podcast, we sit down with Vic Valdez, a father, husband, and fitness-driven believer who’s been through the fire and come out stronger. From growing up Pentecostal to finding balance between faith, family, and fitness, Vic shares raw, powerful truths about what it means to live with intention. We talk about the relentless pursuit of Christ, learning to trust God’s plan even in the unknown, and how real strength is built both in the gym and in the quiet obedience of daily life. Whether you’re struggling with motivation, seeking spiritual direction, or trying to juggle health with real-life responsibilities, this conversation will fuel your pursuit of becoming the person God designed you to be. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Meet Vic – His Story & Background 02:24 - Pentecostal Roots – How Faith Shaped Him 05:18 - Finding Balance: Spirit, Mind & Body 10:20 - Vic’s Daily Workout Routine 12:18 - When You Feel Like You’ve Accomplished Nothing 15:48 - Mind-Muscle Connection: Why Form Matters 18:35 - Staying Motivated Through Nutrition & Discipline 20:36 - Cutting Through the Noise: What Really Works in Fitness 22:59 - Back to Our Roots – The Ancestral Approach 26:12 - Smart Grocery Shopping: What to Look For 28:86 - Nutritional Wisdom: Trial, Error & Listening to Your Body 31:22 - Making Time for Health, Even with Family & Distractions 34:28 - Raising Champions: Building Healthy Habits in Kids 39:00 - Being Present Spiritually – Gratitude Through Christ 42:34 - Living Truth & Intentional Growth in Faith 47:41 - Control What You Can – Trust God With the Rest 48:45 - Suffering Well – The Hidden Strength in Trials 50:40 - Obedience, Pain & Trusting God’s Bigger Plan 57:19 - God’s Grace & True Rest in the Chaos 60:02 - Relentless Pursuit: Building a Real Relationship With God 60:05 - Hearing God's Voice – Trusting Your Gut & Taking the Leap 60:12 - Spiritual Consistency – It’s About Relationship, Not Religion 60:17 - Final Thoughts & Outro Check Us Out: Follow Me: Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - /episode/index/show/1c084500-8524-4fce-8bd6-103fd97f16ca/id/36850070