The Ultimate Achievement Show

The Ultimate Achievement Show is a podcast for high performers and professionals who are looking at creating extraordinary results in all areas of their life. What good is being wealthy if you aren't happy? How much more would you enjoy life if you had the money to travel around the world and eat at some of the finest restaurants? How much more meaning could you create if you were able to give back to the world in a way that allows you to leave a legacy? My name is Dr. Matt Westheimer and I am a structural chiropractor and personal growth enthusiast. I have travelled to over 40 countries around the world, ran an ultra busy chiropractic office, read hundreds of books, listened to thousands of hours of audio in areas of leadership, personal improvement, and communication and have dedicated my life to constant growth and learning so I can create a massive impact in the lives of others. And do you know what? I still don't have it all figured out. I still have so much to learn and that is why I will be bringing on the most successful and interesting people I know onto the show and revealing their rituals, habits, and secrets to living an extraordinary life. I will also be sharing my own lessons, successes, and failures to help bring a higher level of achievement to all areas of your life. Come join me on this journey!

124: Becoming a Black Belt Leader with Abigail Dyson 02/11/2021

Movement, Mindset, Lifting Mistakes, and the Controversial Butt Wink with Jason Stein 01/08/2021

122: Injury Prevention, Recovery, and Unlocking Your Physical Potential with Dr. Bridget Kelly Sinha 12/14/2020

122: Injury Prevention, Recovery, and Unlocking Your Physical Potential with Dr. Bridget Kelly Sinha On the show today, I have Dr. Bridget Kelly Sinha. Bridget is an orthopedic physical therapist, with specialties in working with dancers, runners, and individuals with vestibular conditions. She does physical therapy, personal training and pilates, and dance conditioning. In this episode we discuss: Her favorite things to do for active recovery How to increase resiliency Her 5 favorite exercises The main issues she sees with the feet and how to correct them Her favorite tools as a PT Bridget attended Elon University where she began training as a BFA Dance Performance and Choreography major. After many dance-related injuries, she began studying dance biomechanics and injury prevention. This interest lead her to develop an independent major in Dance Science. After completing her BA in Dance Science, Bridget worked as a Director of Dance Medicine and Conditioning in a physical therapy practice. While working closely with physical therapists there, it became clear that physical therapy would be a great career path to help both dancers and non-dancers rehabilitate from injuries and improve their quality of life. Bridget went on to attend the University of Kentucky, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. Prior to relocating to Charlotte, she has been a practicing physical therapist in Minneapolis, MN where she specialized in working with dancers, runners, and treating chronic low back and neck pain. Bridget has also worked as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor. Her dance biomechanics research has been presented internationally. She is also an active member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science. You can connect with Dr. Bridget Kelly Sinha at: Website: Instagram: @balanceddancept Facebook: Thank you for listening! Dr. Matt Westheimer You can reach out to me at /episode/index/show/theultimateachievementshow/id/17176652

121: From Corporate Executive to Passionate Skin Care Entrepreneur with Tyka Calloway 09/13/2020

120: Racism, Confidence, and Making a Difference with Nate Turner 08/06/2020

120: Racism, Confidence, and Making a Difference with Nate Turner On the show today, I have Nate Turner, the executive chef and owner of Your Custom Catering. He has been named one of “Charlotte’s Best Caterers” for two years consecutively. He is also an incredible human being who has dedicated a tremendous amount of time, energy, and money toward feeding the homeless community in Charlotte building up an amazing Food Pantry. His kindness and heart is what makes him so loved by the people close to him and as a successful entrepreneur and amazing chef, he is what we would call in baseball a 5 tool player. In this episode, we talk about: What it is like growing up as a black man in the USA How he developed such a high level of self-esteem and confidence How pervasive racism is in the US today and what we can do to make a difference His passion for taking care of the underserved in our community How old he was when he realized he was gay And much much more. He is a native of Maryland, but moved to Charlotte three days after his high school graduation to pursue his degree in culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University. He received his Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University in 2008. Upon graduation, he continued to manage restaurants and hospitality along with offering private chef services in the Charlotte metro area. In 2012, he opened Your Custom Catering & Events, a full-service catering and events firm. His idea was to offer catering and event management to those who were priced out of the big-name competitors within the industry. Following his first open tasting, which was attended by more than three hundred potential clients, his calendar quickly filled. Five years later, with more than twenty employees and the ability to cater events for 500+ guests, he is considered one of the best in Charlotte. His company has consistently received the Spectrum Customer Service Award for three years as well. Nattiel prides himself in a client centered approach to catering and event management and maintains an “A+ Rating” and is an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau and is listed as an accredited business in the North Carolina. In addition to his culinary prowess, he is also very involved in his community. His philanthropic beneficiaries include the Charlotte Men’s Shelter, Time Out Youth, Urban Ministry, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and The Relatives. In 2017, Nate was honored as one of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce’s 30 Under 30 for his entrepreneurial success and what he has given to the Charlotte community through his business, activism and volunteerism. Nate is awesome and you guys are going to love him. /episode/index/show/theultimateachievementshow/id/15506852

119: Bridging the Gap of Equality with Chad Turner 07/26/2020

119: Bridging the Gap of Equality with Chad Turner On the show today, we have Chad Turner. Chad is President of the Charlotte LGBT Chamber and high level HR executive and consultant. His leadership is extraordinary and you are going to love this interview. In the interview we discuss: The history of the Charlotte LGBT chamber starting in such a conservative area. What can people do to enhance equality among the LGBT and POC communities and general population? Challenges the LGBT community face that people would not really think about What it will take to break down the barriers of judging and excluding people based on their skin color or sexual orientation What are the qualities of a great leader How we become better communicators And much more! What I found especially interesting about what Chad has created and is continuing to create in the community and as president of the LGBT chamber is that he is working to build up all small businesses and success for EVERYONE in the community and not just the LGBT community. He is an amazing human being with a heart of gold and a brilliant mind. Under his direction with Chamber, they have received national affiliation with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, established the Aspiring Professionals’ Initiative for local colleges and also created a comprehensive training program for LGBT owned businesses. The Chamber is now one of the largest LGBT chambers in the southeast. In addition to his duties with the Chamber, Chad is a human resources consultant in the Charlotte region assisting businesses and professionals with their human resource needs. Chad has spent the past nine years training and advising small business owners, corporations and individuals in the areas of LGBT workplace issues, diversity, inclusion, equity and policy development. In his endeavor to create more equitable workplaces, he has opened dialogue with businesses by providing specialized training in benefit administration, policy creation and implementation and leadership development. He believes that companies and workplaces will create a new standard and develop best practices that will evolve from the changing perception of the LGBT community and those who support equality for all. In 2008, Chad was designated a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute. In 2015, 2017 and 2019 he completed certificates with Notre Dame School of Business in the areas of human resources, small business supplier diversity, organizational development and chamber planning. He is a frequent clinician in the Charlotte region on these topics. Chad holds a BA in Music from Lee University and his BS in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. His work has also provided the ability to work with various organizations such as Charlotte Pride, Charlotte Black Pride, Time Out Youth, RAIN and the Charlotte LGBTQ Elders to be a support and resource for development, philanthropy and marketing. He serves on the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (Charlotte Chamber) Business Leader's Roundtable, the Mecklenburg County Business Roundtable and the Charlotte Small Business Recovery Taskforce. Most recently, as a founding member, Chad and the Charlotte LGBT Chamber formed the Charlotte Small Business Coalition, which he serves as chair. Chad's efforts and strategic planning assisted with the passage of the $50 million dollars of grant funding for small businesses in Charlotte affected by COVID-19. Chad and his husband, Nate, are both small business owners and actively involved in both the business and LGBT community. Chad has accomplished more in the last 10 years than most people do in 2 lifetimes. It was a privilege to sit down and have this amazing conversation. /episode/index/show/theultimateachievementshow/id/15360497

118: Overcome Challenges, Get in Shape, and Build a Life You Love with Professional Athlete Kelly Fillow 07/10/2020

118: Overcome Challenges, Get in Shape, and Build a Life You Love with Professional Athlete Kelly Fillow On the show today, we have a true superhero in the fitness world - Kelly Fillnow. She is a professional athlete, world record holder, world champion, and an all-around amazing human being. Her passion and knowledge shine through this entire interview. In this episode we talk about: - her recent knee injury a few months ago that took her out of competition for a few months and the lessons she has learned from that experience. THAT alone is worth listening to this episode for. - where to start if you are a novice at running - the biggest mistakes people make when training - top recovery strategies to decrease injury and keep training - the “junk” zone of training and how it can destroy your progress - her morning routine - and much more! While in college, she discovered a love for running and joined the cross country team. She ended up leading Davidson College to their first ever Southern Conference title and finished her career as a 10 time All Conference Honoree in tennis and cross country, while graduating cum laude..) In 2016, she was inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame. After graduating from Davidson, Kelly ran for Duke University, then ranked #1 in the nation in cross country. A few years after college, she stumbled into triathlon and finished 3rd in her first triathlon. She went on to win her first half IRONMAN, and then she qualified for the Hawaii IRONMAN World Championships in her debut. She finished on the podium in her two IRONMAN World Championship appearances, became a Duathlon Age Group World Champion, a Duathlon National Age Group Champion, and set an American amateur IRONMAN record in her third Ironman in 9:29:49. As a professional triathlete, Kelly has placed as high as 3rd place in both the 70.3 + IRONMAN distance. Kelly has been working with athletes of all abilities for the last twelve years. She has coached a National Age Group Champion, World Championship qualifiers, and helped athletes who could not run more than 2 minutes to crossing marathon finish lines. She is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams and discovering the greatness within them. Enjoy! You can reach me at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/theultimateachievementshow/id/15156635

117: Building Financial and Mental Resilience with Bob Barton 06/29/2020

116: A Lesson About Presence from a Fighter Pilot 06/23/2020

115: Fitness and Movement for Kids with George Maoury 06/17/2020

114: Crush Your Workout and Your Goals with Tyler Reavis 06/09/2020

113: The Power of Never Giving Up with Lieutenant Joe Johnson 06/04/2020

112: Marketing, Branding, and Growing Your Business with Danny Decker 05/26/2020

111: The Cutting Edge of Fitness with Tracy Bria 05/21/2020

110: OCD, Overcommitment, and People Pleasing 05/10/2020

109: Breathwork, The Pelvic Floor, The Core, and Women's Health with Dr. Brenda Gajowski 05/01/2020

109: Breathwork, The Pelvic Floor, The Core, and Women's Health with Dr. Brenda Gajowski On today’s episode, I have the brilliant Dr. Brenda Gajowski. Dr. Gajowski is a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in the pelvic floor. She helps postpartum women and moms of any age return to the activities they love without pain, leaking, or instability. This episode is NOT just for women. As men, the more we can understand our partners, the more we can support them and some of the principles we talk about can be applied to men as well. In the episode, we talk about: The importance of breathwork and how to breath properly for core stability and control. What is the pelvic floor and why it matters. How your abs are only a piece of the core and if that is all you are focusing on, you are going to be in big trouble The importance of the squat How alignment plays into strength and even leaking while working out And much more She takes an orthopedic approach to pelvic health and your body as a whole, with an integrative and holistic mindset, and she has a special love of guiding healing and return to activity in the postpartum period. She has 15+ years of experience in orthopedics, sports therapy, and perinatal health and is a mom who loves working with moms. Her special passion of working with women in the postpartum period, and throughout the journey of motherhood, began when she had her third baby in 2015 and wound up with diastasis recti (split of the abdominal muscles). Her experience showed her the gap of support and education the traditional model gives to women during the amazing, and often chaotic, transition through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. A time in a woman's life when learning alignment, muscle control, stability, and optimal healing principles are so important to prevent pain and dysfunction in the future! She wants to be a part of changing the way we look at postpartum health and the return to activity, sports, and life. She also collaborates in the community as a and a co-founder of the non-profit . For questions and feedback, you can reach me at or /episode/index/show/theultimateachievementshow/id/14233727

108: Building a Better Brain with Lora Solomon 04/20/2020

107: From Rage to Peace to Influence with Beth Misner 04/12/2020

106: Optimize Your Sleep and Breathing with Dr. Stephen Todd 04/06/2020

105: 3 Keys to Reducing Injuries 04/02/2020

104: Investing and Wealth Creation with Jon Tedesco 03/29/2020

103: 5 Areas to Maximize Fitness 03/26/2020

102: Building Resilience 03/12/2020

101: Getting Better Sleep - Part 2 02/16/2020

100: Outward Mindset of Success 02/10/2020

099: Reducing Depression and Anxiety 02/07/2020

098: Are you Repelling or Attracting People? 01/31/2020

097: Improve Your Sleep 01/16/2020

097: Improve Your Sleep Ep 097: Improve Your Sleep One of the most underrated and important strategies for optimal health and disease prevention is SLEEP. We have all heard the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Well there is more and more research to suggest that will be a lot sooner if you neglect your sleep! “I think that sleep may be one of the most significant lifestyle factors that determines your risk ratio for Alzheimer’s disease.” – Matthew Walker, PhD When we sleep, we assimilate all of the data and stimuli from throughout the day. We organize that information into different areas of the brain and discard the stuff we don’t need. Our brain also has a glymphatic system similar to the lymphatic system in the rest of the body that clears our metabolic debris and waste products. Sleep also reduces the amyloid plaque and tau proteins that are found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. According to Dr. Walker, there are 4 pillars of sleep – regularity, continuity, quantity, and quality. Regularity consists of going to bed and waking up at the same time every day. Continuity consists of whether we stay asleep for long periods or have periods of wakefulness. Quantity is in regards to the amount of sleep we are getting – 4 hours or 8 hours. Quality refers how solid and deep the sleep is. Everything we do in regards to sleep should be on maximizing the integrity of these four fundamental characteristics of sleep. And the thing we have to be careful about is confusing sleep with being unconscious. They are VERY different things. If someone were to get knocked out by a baseball bat. We would never say that person is sleeping. When you or someone you know is taking sleeping pills like Ambien, that is the equivalent to taking a chemical baseball bat to the head. We are unconscious but we certainly are not benefitting from the healing processes that deep sleep has to offer. Humans have 2 stages of sleep – non-REM and REM. Non-REM has 2 parts consisting of light sleep and deep restorative sleep. REM sleep or Rapid Eye Movement sleep occurs in 90 minute stages. Deep non-REM sleep is essentially for protecting new learning from the day before. “You need to sleep after learning to essentially hit the save button on new memories so you don’t forget.” – Matthew Walker, PhD. REM sleep is valuable for optimizing mental health and emotions. Poor sleep has shown to not only be a huge risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, but it is also a major contributor to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and reproductive function. One of the studies Dr. Matthew Walker talked about was with premature babies in the NICU. When the hospital went from fluorescent lights at night to darkness, the babies had 50% better oxygen saturation and left the NICU 2-2.5 weeks early! Some of the biggest factors that affect sleep are light, sound, drugs like caffeine and alcohol, and food. Top tips for getting better sleep: Get on a regular schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every night. Keep the room cool. We sleep much better when I core body temperature is lower rather than higher. Keep the room dark and quiet. Get black out shades. Sleep with an eye mask. Sleep with ear plugs. If you are in a loud area, get a sound machine to give a constant ambient noise. Do not drink alcohol right before bed. Alcohol has been shown to significantly impair our normal sleep cycles. Keep caffeine confined to the morning. Caffeine has a half life of 6 hours and a quarter life of 12 hours. This means that even 12 hours after you have consumed caffeine, you still have some in your system. Stay away from blue light in the evening. Blue light is found in fluorescent and LED bulbs, TV screens, computer screens, and phone screens. Replace your bulbs with softer yellow or red bulbs. Install an app on your phone and computer that turns the screen yellow at night and removes the blue light, and look into wearing a pair of blue light blocking glasses in the evening time. Read before bed instead of scrolling through your phone or watching something so you slow your brain down and prepare it for sleep. Practice nasal breathing and even look into getting special mouth tape to reinforce breathing through your nose while you sleep. I know this seems like a lot but every step makes a big difference so slowly start to implement these strategies over time and definitely utilize these strategies for your kids. It will have a profound on their growth and development. /episode/index/show/theultimateachievementshow/id/12761759

096: Nutrition Part III: Supplements 01/07/2020

Bonus: Stay Healthy Through the Holidays 12/23/2019

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