Up and Adam with Adam Von Rothfelder

Welcome to Up and Adam with your host Adam Von Rothfelder, Founder and CEO of Strong Coffee Company. This show will not only fill your heart but also impact your outlook on life, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, and so much more! Adam delivers high-energy interviews with industry leaders and members of local communities that are doing the hard work necessary for the sustainable change in this modern world. This podcast is an Operation Podcast production.

Ep. 21 - How to Say the Hard Things with John Romaniello and Amanda Bucci 06/01/2022

Ep. 20 - What Makes a Great Fitness Coach with Ryan Thomson 05/18/2022

Ep. 20 - What Makes a Great Fitness Coach with Ryan Thomson Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Up and Adam is an production. For your podcast needs email us at This show is filmed at studios in Austin, TX. “It’s hard to be depressed or be sad or be worried about shit when I’m helping someone change their life.” ~Ryan Thomson Ryan Thomson is a Milwaukee-based fitness coach who specializes in boxing, strength, bodybuilding, fat loss, endurance, and HIIT training. He is the owner of multiple 9Round franchises and the General Manager at social performance club KOLLECTIVE. A college dropout, Ryan suffered a career ending injury playing football during his freshman year, causing him to fall into a deep depression for a couple of years. The thing that eventually turned his life around? Fitness. It was his original passion and continued to be that driving force behind his success in life and in business. Fitness truly did save Ryan’s life. Ryan opened his first gym in 2013, and his second in 2014. He loved the process of putting together these “communities” of people who were united in their quest for continuous growth in both their physical and mental wellbeing. Things weren’t always smooth sailing for Ryan. He went through a rough divorce five years later, which led him to sell his two gyms and recalibrate his direction. In April 2019, he ended up in Austin where he and partner Otto Ohlsson launched SWAY Boxing Studio. Follow Ryan Follow Adam Key Highlights Ryan shares how he was able to run an extremely profitable gym franchise in Milwaukee. Ryan’s divorce flipped his world upside down. He talks about the lessons he learned from that experience and how he is coping today. Adam and Ryan discuss the art of pricing and programming for gym clients. The path towards success and significance is paved with risk—and with risk come failures, distractions, and setbacks. Ryan encourages listeners to persevere in the face of hardship, because on the other side of the obstacle is the reward. Powerful Quotes by Ryan Most coaches or trainers struggle to make money, and it’s either because the gym is taking everything or they’re just not charging enough. Everybody has their shit. The million dollar question is: How do you operate with your shit? If you’re still here, you’re not done yet. /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/23126132

Ep. 19 - Thriving as a Family Man and Entrepreneur with Nicholas Noel 05/11/2022

Ep. 19 - Thriving as a Family Man and Entrepreneur with Nicholas Noel Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Up and Adam is an production. For your podcast needs email us at This show is filmed at studios in Austin, TX. Being an entrepreneur can be challenging, moreso if you’re a family man. Nicholas Noel just so happens to be both. He is the CEO of Meal Proz, a healthy meal prep service with three retail locations around Austin that offers low sodium, no added fat or sugar, prepackaged meals. Adam speaks with Nicholas on the ins-and-outs of running a meal prep business and how the company has evolved since its founding in 2014, particularly now, two years into COVID. They also dissect a few modern nutrition-related trends, including keto and the efficacy of low-carb diets in general. They also touch on the nature of a man and their roles as husbands and fathers in a society that in many respects turns a blind eye to uniquely masculine needs and desires. Nicholas talks about how he sets his priorities and manages his roles as a twice-divorced African-American father and entrepreneur. Follow Nicholas Follow Adam Key Highlights Nicholas shares the biggest challenges he has faced as the owner of a meal prep business, particularly during the pandemic. If you’re going to pursue a relationship with an entrepreneur, be prepared for the intensity that comes with it. Nicholas gives his advice on maintaining a healthy relationship if one partner runs a business—or if both do. What makes a man? Adam and Nicholas touch briefly on their unique roles as husbands and fathers. Powerful Quotes by Nicholas As an entrepreneur, you can’t let your staff, your team see you all stressed out. You have to maintain and keep pushing. If you’re not built for stress and anxiety, don’t get into the meal prep business. If you can’t support your spouse with their vision or their dream, then what are you guys doing? /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/23076704

Ep. 18 - Finding Your Tribe in a Post-COVID World with Joe DiStefano 05/04/2022

Ep. 18 - Finding Your Tribe in a Post-COVID World with Joe DiStefano Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Up and Adam is an production. For your podcast needs email us at This show is filmed at studios in Austin, TX. “In some way, even if our circle or our audience or our whatever is being reduced, it’s possible that our impact is actually becoming greater. [...] Starting anew, right now, is the best thing we can do.” ~Joe DiStefano Joe DiStefano is a coach, educator, the Founder of RUNGA, and host of the STACKED podcast. Joe joins Adam once again on this episode of Up and Adam to look back on the past 19 months since the beginning of the pandemic and offer their thoughts and encouragement as we move forward into a post-COVID world. Adam and Joe believe that the reclamation of one’s individual sovereignty should be the top priority if we are to step away from the culture of fear that has defined the first two years of 2020. In Adam’s words: “We rolled into harbor. Through that storm that we weathered, we formed bonds. Now it’s time to get off the ship and burn the f*king boat because it is time to move forward and pursue the path that we are truly meant to be on.” Asked about how his approach to RUNGA has evolved in the new normal, Joe says that the sifting process for his events has always been incredibly stringent, and that he has only doubled down on those high standards while increasing the frequency of these events in the coming years. Adam then switches gears to talk about what drew Joe to the world of psychedelics and gets his thoughts on heroic dosing versus microdosing as well as finding the medicine that works for you. Finally, Joe looks forward and paints a picture of where he plans to be by the end of 2022 and gives his final words of encouragement to listeners as we begin to emerge from a period of intense vitriol and seemingly endless uncertainties. Follow Joe Follow Adam Key Highlights How do we move forward in a world where people we called “friends” in the old normal have now deemed us crazy for holding certain views that contradict the mainstream narrative? Joe explains how he has adjusted RUNGA in the new normal in order to bring people closer and remove all the negativity of the outside world. Joe shares what drew him to psychedelics and his thoughts on heroic doses versus microdoses. Joe paints a picture of where he will be by the end of 2022. Powerful Quotes by Joe In order to achieve your highest greatness, not only do you need Strong Coffee, but you need your tribe. You need a constellation around yourself to be the best Adam this planet has ever f*cking known. With ketamine, the idea of the journey is to get to that one insight that helps guide you. There are people who are far more knowledgeable about psychedelics than I am; but, I think that having the right sherpa is probably the most important thing in choosing the right medicine. /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/22906487

Ep. 17 - Navigating a High-Stress Society with Joe DiStefano 04/27/2022

Ep. 17 - Navigating a High-Stress Society with Joe DiStefano Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Up and Adam is an production. For your podcast needs email us at This show is filmed at studios in Austin, TX. Joe DiStefano is a coach, educator, the Founder of RUNGA, and host of the STACKED podcast. Joe joins Adam on this episode of Up and Adam to do a deep dive into the science of stress, how the modern world has cornered us into a neverending state of survival mode, and how to break out of that vicious cycle. Joe kicks things off talking about his transition out of the corporate side of the wellness industry into pursuing an NASM certification in 2004, during a time when “the fitness scene was very much ‘sit-and-push’ and personal trainers were basically ‘rep counters’.” After a brief period of learning in physical therapy circles he opened his own gym, Ultimate Athlete, at the age of 24. Down the road, he sold the gym and got the opportunity to become an early-stage company advisor—and later full-time executive—for Spartan. “In the fitness franchise,” says Joe, “I learned how to scale coaching.” This was the reason he joined Spartan, and a foundational experience that led to his success as an sought-after authority in the world of fitness. Asked about the psychology of those that dive into endurance events, especially one as grueling as the Spartan Death Race, Joe says that it comes down to the accessibility of endurance sports and the opportunity they give us to stretch ourselves beyond our limits. This led down into a rabbit hole that contained the real meat of today’s discussion: navigating stress in our fast-paced and increasingly tribalistic society. The prevalence of chronic stress in today’s world means that a large amount of our energy is being shuttled away from our vital systems and toward those that fuel our primal survival instinct. This high-stress state that too many of us have been living day-in and day-out has been a huge blow to our gut and reproductive health, not to mention mental health. Joe and Adam go into how “bad” stress negatively impacts our lives in more ways than most think, and how we rise above the noise. Follow Joe Follow Adam Key Highlights Joe shares what motivated him to sell his gym and work with Spartan. What type of personality becomes motivated to take part in the Spartan Death Race? Joe talks about the difference between “good” stress (ex. athletic activities) versus “bad” stress (ex. watching the news), and when it might be a good idea to exercise less. Joe explains why you shouldn’t get your news from the same place you read up on conspiracy theories. Powerful Quotes by Joe We all need something, and I think that endurance sports are just low-hanging fruit. Exercise is beneficial, but if your exercise is a super beatdown, and you’re super-stressed already from watching the news or having some sort of emotional stress or fighting with your spouse, then you might have been better off doing a half-hour foam roll than doing some super-hard exercise session. Anything that’s metabolically expensive and doesn’t lead to an increased chance of survival under stress is basically stunted, or shunted, until the stress goes away—but the stress never goes away these days. /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/22923296

Ep. 16 - Finding “Flow” in Life and Business with Geno Mattioda 04/20/2022

Ep. 16 - Finding “Flow” in Life and Business with Geno Mattioda Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Up and Adam is an production. For your podcast needs email us at This show is filmed at studios in Austin, TX. “How do you get into that ‘state of flow’ within your business? It’s all about finding that intersection between what challenges you and what you can truly be the best at.” ~Geno Mattioda Geno Mattioda is the founder of the Austin-based wellness hub known as theDEN. Geno joins Adam on this episode of Up and Adam to discuss his long and turbulent journey leading up to theDEN’s founding. Football was Geno’s first love and was the center of his life all the way through college. It was an outlet for him to express himself and do something he was truly good at as he struggled academically growing up. He reached a crossroads right after college in the early 2000s when he was offered an opportunity to go into business in Chicago. In a single night, Geno went from being a guy who had nothing but football in his life to lacing up his new loafers on his first day in corporate America—a world he would be immersed in for the next ten years. In 2008, he was bankrupt and foreclosed while raising two kids under two. Resiliency always came naturally to Geno, whether on the football field or in an office building. His determination to stand tall and take the blows that came his way allowed him and his young family to persevere during those tough years ushered in by the Global Financial Crisis. He eventually went down the path of entrepreneurship and founded the commercial business insurance company Wolf Point Advisors® LLC in 2013. A few years later, right after the birth of his fourth child, Geno once again found himself penniless. This was a turning point in his life. He knew he needed to heal. And that was when Geno became obsessed with ritual, personal growth, and biohacking. His new path led Geno to move to Austin, where he began to conduct retreats via theDen whose activities draw on the convergence of spirituality and science with the ultimate purpose of finding flow in every facet of life. Follow Adam Key Highlights For Geno, love and vulnerability are vital to every man’s growth. He and Adam give their thoughts on finding a role model as a man in the 2020s. Geno reflects on a career filled with unforeseen challenges and how he was able to find the courage to keep going. From relying on the outlets he was most familiar with—such as the gym and the football field—Geno eventually gained the courage to step out of his comfort zone and find new ways to recharge and grow. He shares the many “levers” he pulled in his quest for flow. theDEN combines social and health, and brings together spirituality and science. Geno explains how and why. Powerful Quotes by Geno Hard work ethic and a warrior mentality will get you through anything—until it doesn’t. We all need our gurus and mentors, and it can’t just come even from the best father in the world. Resiliency defined my early adulthood. Standing tall in those moments became a real badge of honor. How do you get into that “state of flow” within your business? It’s all about finding that intersection between what challenges you and what you can truly be the best at. /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/22190201

Ep. 15 - Better Sex and Holistic Healing Through Integrative Medicine and Psychedelics with Chancellor Aven and Kristin Elise 04/13/2022

Ep. 15 - Better Sex and Holistic Healing Through Integrative Medicine and Psychedelics with Chancellor Aven and Kristin Elise Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Up and Adam is an production. For your podcast needs email us at This show is filmed at studios in Austin, TX. Do you devour life? This week’s guests certainly do… Chancellor Aven is an entrepreneur and creative. Kristin is a model, entrepreneur, and pleasure coach. Together, they create content on OnlyFans. Listen in as Chance and Christina join Adam on this episode of Up and Adam to talk about overcoming chronic illnesses while pursuing entrepreneurship. After a business partnership blew up, causing immense financial stress, Chance’s health took a sharp decline and he eventually felt like he was on his death bed. Shortly before he had gotten sick, Chance met Kristin, who has also dealt with chronic illness and knows the unconventional paths people must take to solve mystery illnesses. Because of the high amounts of stress he was experiencing, Chance’s limbic system was compromised and it took about seven months for him to finally find a system of solutions… Brain Neuro Feedback therapy and integrative medicine, like ketamine therapy. Chance shares his experience using these therapies, then touches on the healing modalities he’s currently using to maintain his health. He then speaks on the connection between trauma and health as well as the work that’s needed to have a healthy, thriving relationship through every trial and tribulation. Kristin then tells her story of how she healed her endometriosis, highlighting the grave impacts of environmental toxins and the power of taking your health into your own hands. Lastly, the duo vulnerably reflects on their relationship, how they’re navigating the business of sex work on OnlyFans, and why they’re launching a coaching business. Follow Chance Follow Kristin Follow Adam Episode Resources Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at MAPS: Ways2Well: Check out Chance and Kristin’s OnlyFans: Key Highlights Having an illness that you personally cannot explain or diagnose doesn’t mean that someone else can’t. Chance explains how Brain Neuro Feedback therapy works and how it helped him heal from chronic stress. He also details how ketamine therapy helped him heal from debilitating PTSD. Kristin sheds light on her experience suffering with endometriosis from 15 years old, hating her existence, and realizing life had more to offer her. She talks about how she pivoted to a more natural healthcare approach, using cannabis, diet, and movement to begin her healing journey. Chance and Kristin share the story of how they met and why they transitioned from working in the cannabis industry to making an income on OnlyFans. Plus, they share their candid comparisons of the business of sex work and private intimacy. Powerful Quotes by Chance and Kristin I got my life back. I had energy, my sex drive was regular, I felt alive, and it was if I had woken up from being asleep at the wheel for all these years. - Kristin I loved coaching itself but I felt like there was something missing and I’m really glad that I took a step back, built this whole platform for myself on OnlyFans, because now I know that my next phase is to help people have better sex and relationships themselves. – Kristin I cannot life with myself if I wake up at 80 years old and I cannot look at myself in the mirror and say, ‘did you devour life?’ That’s a huge driving force for me of how I live my life in that I want to be confident when I’m 80 years old that… ‘you did it all and you did it twice.’ Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Up and Adam is an production. To learn more email us at /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/22190195

Ep. 14 - Sacred Hunting and the Keys to Integrated Manhood with Mansal Denton 04/06/2022

Ep. 13 - Understanding Our Place in the Universe as Conscious Spirits with Jesse Elder 03/30/2022

Ep. 13 - Understanding Our Place in the Universe as Conscious Spirits with Jesse Elder Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Up and Adam is an production. For your podcast needs email us at This show is filmed at studios in Austin, TX. “The only thing that I can do is live authentically if I actually care about serving other people, because the words that I’m saying are irrelevant.” ~Jesse Elder Jesse is a speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, podcaster, action philosopher, and all-around lover of life. He’s devoted his life to sharing his principles of self-mastery with people all around the world. Through his popular Mind Vitamin videos, online courses, events, and private coaching, Jesse teaches others how to create their own success and fulfillment, reclaim their personal freedom, and master their reality. Jesse joins Adam on this episode of Up and Adam to discuss the evolution of martial arts, the indestructibility of the human spirit, and the art of living out an action-oriented life. He considers himself blessed to have grown up in a loving family of seven. Young Jesse was homeschooled, which gave him the freedom to explore and develop his unique strengths, interests, and passions at his own pace. He was introduced to martial arts at nine years old and grew to love it so much that by 20, he had competed throughout the US and Mexico in a variety of tournaments ranging from local semi-contact matches to full blown, no-holds-barred events where the winner was the last man standing after brutal rounds with no weight classes, no safety equipment and no rules. That combination of physical and mental fortitude that was forged within him as a fighter carried him through every dimension of his life, and through every stage of his life. Jesse channeled his love for martial arts, teaching, and mentorship into Victory Martial Arts, a school he built alongside fellow entrepreneurs. The multi-million dollar operation now spans eight locations. In 2012, he handed the reins of the school over to one of his partners, but today Jesse continues to conduct private coaching sessions with a select group of students. Today, Jesse is known for teaching and living out what he calls “action philosophy”, which he developed as a response to the mainstream self-help industry. His central message is radical self-acceptance and an encouragement to do no harm, take no shit. Follow Jesse Follow Adam Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Up and Adam is an production. To learn more email us at /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/22190186

Ep. 12 - The Evolution of Pain Science with David Skolnik, DPT 05/05/2021

Ep. 12 - The Evolution of Pain Science with David Skolnik, DPT "My mission is to close that gap between healthcare and fitness and raise the level of both." – David Skolnik David Skolnik is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, entrepreneur, and strength and conditioning coach. He is the founder and owner of Stronger in Motion, which offers personalized training and nutrition programs as well as one-on-one coaching with David and his team. David is also the Co-Host of The Essential Strength Podcast. In this episode, Adam speaks with David Skolnik on his unique purpose in the health and fitness world. He also gives his take on why many in the PT field tend to mischaracterize pain and downplay the importance of movement in helping people recover from common pain-related issues. We learn why “functional fitness” is often a misunderstood term and how coaches can better optimize the training, nutrition, and lifestyle pointers they give their clients. Adam and David spend the latter part of their conversation on why it pays to focus on your strengths as an athlete as opposed to only obsessively trying to bring up your weaknesses. They also throw in their two cents on emerging research regarding football players and CTE. Key Highlights David speaks on his mission to “close the gap between healthcare and fitness” while raising standards for both. David talks about the pros and cons of CrossFit. David explains why the term “functional fitness” is too often misunderstood. David gives the one daily physical activity habit that will benefit everybody. Adam and David illustrate why introducing unfamiliar movements into your regimen, as easy and simple as walking backwards, can make a huge difference. David shares why no human being can attain the pinnacle of every aspect of athleticism—strong, explosive, endurant, flexible, etc.—all at the same time. Adam and David give their thoughts on the growing discussion around football and CTE. Follow David Follow Adam Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Up and Adam is an production. To learn more email us at /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18948131

Ep. 11 - Cooking Up Success No Matter What Ingredients Life Throws at You with Chef Dan Jacobs 04/26/2021

Ep. 11 - Cooking Up Success No Matter What Ingredients Life Throws at You with Chef Dan Jacobs "You learn more from your failures than you probably learn from your successes." – Dan Jacobs Chef Dan Jacobs is the executive chef and co-owner of restaurants DanDan, EsterEv, and Fauntleroy in Milwaukee, WI. He has been nominated twice for the James Beard Award in the Best Chef- Midwest category (2018 and 2019). In the same year as opening DanDan, he was diagnosed with Kennedy's disease, but that didn't stop him from growing into one of the finest chefs in the country. In this episode, Adam speaks with Dan Jacobs on life and business. He shares his life journey with us, expanding on the highs and lows he had experienced in life and inspiring anyone listening to do more every day. We learn how Dan found the motivation to keep going amid all the hardships that came his way. Dan talks about fighting Kennedy's disease and shares his journey working with the finest chefs in Los Angeles and establishing the Milwaukee Independent Restaurant Coalition. He also throws light on the serious impact of the pandemic on the restaurant enterprise. Key Highlights Dan narrates how he fell in love with cooking and why he decided to take that up as a full-time profession. Dan reveals how he moved on from a dark place in life - turning to drugs and unprepared to commit to responsibilities. Dan confesses how his appreciation for cookbooks started. Dan explains how he battled Kennedy’s disease back in 2016, but still did not compromise on his dreams. We learn about Dan's failures in life and how his business eventually gained momentum. Dan shares his experience speaking with President Biden about the establishment of the Milwaukee Independent Restaurant Coalition. The restaurant business is the most affected industry because of the Pandemic, as the entire franchise was exclusively based on active crowds and social mobility. The dining industry dropped 50% of revenue and lost over 85% of the workforce in these times. Learn why middle class restaurant owners have been the most affected today. Up and Adam is an production. Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Connect with Dan! | Connect with Us! | | /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18786068

Ep. 10 - Psychedelics, Meditation and Gaining New Perspectives with Chris Bell 04/19/2021

Ep. 10 - Psychedelics, Meditation and Gaining New Perspectives with Chris Bell "If people just slow down and had a different perspective, whether that be through psychedelics, or through their own meditation or whatever they want us to get, there will be a much better place." - Chris Bell Chris 'Boar' Bell joins Adam in this episode of Up and Adam. He is a director, producer and writer, best known for his documentaries Bigger, Stronger, Faster, Leaf of Faith, Trophy Kids, and Prescription Thugs. He's also a carnivore and a co-host of the with William Shewfelt. Today, he opens up about his life struggles, diet and drug habits and how they made him who he is. Addictions are hard to accept and overcome. Chris and Adam talk about different drugs and their usages today, including Ibogaine and CBD, and discuss why they are still depended on by people. We learn more about Chris’ carnivore diet and his reasons for starting one. We also dive deeper into pharmaceutical company’s and doctors’ views on drugs, discussing the many ways they impact society. How do diet and drugs affect the entirety of your existence? Is there a major positive to drug consumption, and if yes, how do you recover from an addiction? Tune in to the episode today as Chris and Adam take the complications out of these questions for you! Key Highlights Learn why diet is the cornerstone for your well-being. We discuss Ibogaine. How do animals respond to this natural drug? Ibogaine causes people to have profound activity in the brain. Chris narrates an incident where he had prescribed Ibogaine to a patient who had lost 15 years of her memory. Ibogaine, CBD, and various drugs and the impact they have in the human body. Chris has had double hip replacement surgery due to genetic arthritis at 35 years old. He also shares having his hips replaced and the challenging journey that was part of it. Being a pure carnivore vs. majority carnivore and adding other foods to your diet. Chris discusses pain and kratom. Why is Ibogaine given for recovery from alcohol addiction? Learn the positive and negative aspects of the drug, its origin, and dosage. Chris talks about his life journey- having writer's block and eventually turning to drugs and becoming an addict. Vulnerability is important. It is only then that you can expect people to help you out. Know how Chris experienced the same recovering from his addictions. Drug companies do not most often hold their accountability when someone dies after taking their drugs. How do they manage to do that? Up and Adam is an production. Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Connect with Chris! | Connect with Us! | | /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18613121

Ep. 9 - Refine Yourself, Don't Define Yourself and the Power of Community with Greg Scheinman 04/07/2021

Ep. 9 - Refine Yourself, Don't Define Yourself and the Power of Community with Greg Scheinman "The better community of individuals that you can surround yourself that help teach you and you can learn from and the more vulnerable and humble you can be, I think the better off you're going to be long term." - Greg Scheinman Greg Scheinman enjoyed the entrepreneurial aspect of production, media, and marketing and produced a few films before deciding to be a full-time entrepreneur. He worked as Harvey Weinstein's Executive Assistant in his 20's and called it quits to start his company Team Baby Entertainment which was later acquired by Disney CEO Michael Eisner. Greg is now a top executive athlete and hosts the podcast Midlife Male, where he holds in-depth, raw, and compelling interviews that reveal one's humanity and inspires action. Greg joins Adam on the episode today and shares the wise journey he has had in life. He talks about finding opportunities amid crisis, setting and preserving boundaries, and working with intention. Listen in as he shares why our goal is to not "define" ourselves but rather "refine" ourselves. Greg and Adam connect with their ideas of serving and touching people's lives with their work. This thought keeps them motivated throughout their journeys in life. Key Highlights Learn to embrace differences. Be more open to people and opportunities, humility, and vulnerable. It is okay to ask for help when you need it. Surround yourself with people that are smarter, wiser, wealthier, and ahead of you in different ways. This can phenomenally impact your thinking and life. Greg shares that his career started leveling up outside of the training world because of the very people that he was around, good or bad. We are here not to define ourselves but to refine ourselves. It is often hard to consider ourselves creative. Bringing an idea to execution and remaining focused to complete is always a hard thing to do. Greg talks about finding opportunities amid a crisis. In the current scenario, we have made our way out through even the most difficult challenges. Know about Adam's fighting spirit and how he has that in everything he does. Join Adam and Greg for the fun lightning round! Up and Adam is an production. Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Connect with Greg! | | Connect with Us! | | /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18100145

Ep. 8 - Shifting Into Your Greatest Calling When Your Life Doesn't Go As Planned with Chase Chewning 03/31/2021

Ep. 8 - Shifting Into Your Greatest Calling When Your Life Doesn't Go As Planned with Chase Chewning "Although life wasn't what I was planning, and I quickly had to change gears, and figure it all out, it was a great calling, because it's what put me on the path to going back home." - Chase Chewning Chase Chewning is a soldier turned health, and fitness entrepreneur turned full-time podcaster. He is the host of two top-rated podcasts- Ever Forward Radio and Operation Podcast. Ever Forward Radio was started in 2016, and with over 1000000 downloads, it is one of the most successful podcasts of all time! Tune in today as Chase shares how he found his voice in the podcasting world and what his success story looks like. Chase shares his backstory with us and talks about his experience battling with severe health issues- both mental and physical. He shares with us how his father's demise at a point in life where he really wanted him to be there shattered him entirely, and his journey in overcoming the grief. Also, tune in today to learn from Chase some incredible insights on health, fitness, and podcasts! Key Highlights Learn the positives and negatives of weightlifting. Know how it can be unsafe while also being emotionally relieving. Statistics show that 9 out of 10 people would not make life-changing decisions to save their life. Why are people resilient to change? Chase and Adam discuss recalibration after COVID. Learn all about Chase's military background and how it influenced his way ahead in life. Are weeds only harmful? It has been discovered that an entire system in our human body responds to certain things we find in cannabis and marijuana, and CBD. Chase shares why we need to re-examine our belief system to determine why he felt something was right or wrong, good or bad before. If the world is changing, then it could be a sign that maybe it's time for you too, as well. What do you mean by andropause in men? It is said that when men go through andropause, they are more susceptible to heart disease, brain disease, loss of musculature, and lower levels of well-being. Chase shares how his work life looks like and how he manages his podcasts and podcast production company at the same time. Learn all about his podcasts and what the show brings to its audiences! Up & Adam is an Operation Podcast production Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Connect with Chase! | Connect with Us! | | /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18099743

Ep. 5 - Rebirth at Any Age and the Warrior Gene with Hunter McIntyre 03/24/2021

Ep. 5 - Rebirth at Any Age and the Warrior Gene with Hunter McIntyre "I think you can always have your rebirth. It's either your rebirth or your first time at it, it's never too late... just smash." - Hunter Hunter McIntyre has hardly ever lost a game. He is a professional athlete and fitness trainer who has established himself as a dominant force in the world of obstacle course racing. He was named one of the top 50 fittest athletes by Sports Illustrated and is the undefeated champion of CMT's reality TV show, Broken Skull Ranch. Hunter joins us on this episode of Up and Adam and shares his journey in life. From being raised in an open environment to facing the restrictions at school and eventually landing a position in life that gave him total independence and space to build on what he likes doing, Hunter's story is impactful as well as unapologetically intriguing. Join them on the show today as they discuss fitness, life, and wellness, and Hunter shares his tips for healthy living! Key Highlights Hunter discusses the 2018 fires in Malibu and the martial law they imposed there. He recollects the experience of being "insane" and controlling. Adam shares how boutique fitness is definitely in his background. Hunter was into soccer until his brother died of a drug overdose when Adam was 22. He talks about the world of soccer and why its players are highly aerobic. Hunter hasn't been in a physical fight since 2011. Learn how he decided upon it and why. Hunter was putting classes with kids who had Down syndrome and autism back in school and couldn't talk. He was asked to spend half his day there because they said he had mental disorders. They always said he wouldn't be able to make anything out of life. Some people have what is called a warrior gene inside of them. Learn what and how it works in your body. What does Hunter mean by growing a mean mullet? Up and Adam is an production. Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Connect with Hunter! | Connect with Us! | | /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18101555

Ep. 7 - Steel Mace Fitness Flow and Carving Your Own Path with Serena Beatty 03/24/2021

Ep. 7 - Steel Mace Fitness Flow and Carving Your Own Path with Serena Beatty "Wherever it shows up, in business, in fitness, in art, however, creation is something that is neither right nor wrong, necessarily." - Serena Beatty Serena Beatty of Steel Mace Flow joins me on this episode of Up and Adam! Serena is a 27-year old Licensed Massage Therapist, Onnit Academy Certified Foundations Instructor and Steel Mace Specialist. She is a Coach, LMT, Wanderer, and Flow State Fanatic. In today's episode, Serena talks about being drawn into the art and process of steel mace flow. Combining fitness and movement to a flow state and bringing it all together with a fitness tool was the catch. She discusses how by not trying to do what everyone else was doing, she could find her unique life path. The duo also shares their ideas about why people go about working hard for that perfect physique and why "brave" should not be a means to console anyone for not trying to bring positive change in their lives. Also, Serena is launching the first individual steel mace flow series soon. Tune in to the episode to learn more about Serena and her upcoming projects! Key Highlights Serena shares how the riots that happened last year moved her completely. She says some people treat other human beings like their trash, and all of that which occurred was shaking and gruesome. Creating an identity is one thing embodying something, and being that thing is another. Learn how music saved her time and time again. Finding yourself is, in some way is also creating yourself. Because our own unique individual expression, and the way we approach things, ultimately, is shaping our reality. Bravery is not a word to describe someone who does not put in the effort to make a change. People make you feel good about yourself because it makes them feel good about themselves. Maybe because they probably look the same. Women in Africa stored more water in their backside. Learn how it impacted their bodies. To be successful, you should first understand yourself, what works for you, or what doesn't work for you. Steel Mace Flow is not an education program. It is a program of flows built and created by Serena, based on the movements and philosophy, and education she has been taught as a coach and as an educator under the branch of steel mace flow. Up and Adam is an production. Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Connect with Serena! | Subscription Program- Connect with Us! | | /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18101351

Ep. 6 - Courage, Truth, and the Vibration of Weakness with Joe Distefano 03/24/2021

Ep. 6 - Courage, Truth, and the Vibration of Weakness with Joe Distefano "I never want people to think there's just one thing you need to do to kind of change your life." - Joe DiStefano Joe DiStefano is a coach, educator, and Founder of RUNGA. His talks and teachings focus on ingraining profound mindset shifts, giving audiences the courage and the tools to align their actions with their objectives throughout daily life. During his eight years as Head of Sport and Training at Spartan Race, Joe worked full-time with professional endurance athletes and taught seminars all over the world. Joe joins Adam on this episode of Up and Adam to talk about everything from energy, vibrations, courage, and optimism to food, yoga, and wellness. Most of us cannot imagine giving up our salary, working every minute of the day to create something that will potentially lead to the future that we envision. Talking of mindfulness and energy, Joe says you can't keep one foot in a job that's not serving you and expect the other foot to just manifest your reality. To get to your dream, you have to burn the boat. He shares how his learnings of vibrations and energy were majorly influenced by a Kundalini Yoga class he attended in LA. Listen in to the refreshing conversation the duo has today and learn all about getting to your higher consciousness by choosing the kind of food and nutrition practices for your body. Key Highlights Courage is the gateway to higher consciousness; it helps bring fearlessness. Start speaking the truth. It influences your life in more positive ways than you can imagine. Hear about Les Brown, a well-spoken African American pastor who talks about how the fear of change is too great and that it takes courage to live your dreams, manifest your greatness, and decide to live. Learn the importance of time management in life and how you can practice that. In the gym, Joe had the most straightforward nutrition plan ever for his kids. Why does he keep it that way? Lower amounts of pesticides, the use of organic food, and the like help in the better functioning of your mind and body. Know the importance of learning balance. Imbalance comes from knowing all the edges. Joe shares how he was introduced to Kundalini yoga and how it helped him evolve as a person. Weakness in the body is vibration. Know all about the break in the vibrational sequence and how food influences it. Joe discusses optimism and spirituality and also the impact it has on the people you talk to. Up and Adam is an production. Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Connect with Joe! | Connect with Us! | | /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18099956

Ep. 4 - Staying Teachable and the Humility to Ask for Help with Nick Hexum 03/17/2021

Ep. 4 - Staying Teachable and the Humility to Ask for Help with Nick Hexum “I think our minds close as we become older, and we have to make them open with having that sort of quest for new knowledge because people become more and more set in their ways.” - Nick Hexum In today’s episode, Adam speaks with Nick Hexum, American singer, songwriter, and rapper. Nick is currently the vocalist and guitarist for the multi-platinum alternative rock band 311 and The Nick Hexum Quintet. His band has always been focused on spreading positivity and bringing together people through the power of music. Their songs are majorly about human values of tolerance, unity, inclusion, and diversity, science, and spirituality. Did you know that singers practice stretching of their vocal folds? Regular workout sessions could positively affect your vocals too. Listen in as Nick shares how music and fitness are intertwined for him and how he manages both of the two with an astounding level of enthusiasm and dedication. He also shares how remaining to be “teachable” and “having the humility to ask for help” have helped him level up as a singer at all times. Key Highlights Nick shares why he calls himself an athlete as well as a musician. He talks about his physical workouts before a live performance and why it is essential to help him do his best on stage! Ron Anderson’s vocal classes have benefitted Nick during his time training to be a singer. Ron taught him how to navigate the break and blend his singing voice with the speaking voice. This helped expand his vocal levels. Nick talks about the never-ending journey of learning and why it is essential to ask for help when it is needed. This has always helped him grow as a singer. We discuss why relationships are important to any individual. Nick shares that people want to relate to others, and it is paramount to our living. Do aliens exist? Nick shares why he believes they do! We learn about Nick’s family and how he got to become a musician. Nick also shares the struggles he had to face early on in his career. Learn about the importance of having a good connection with your family. We also discuss general parenting philosophies. Know how 311 started off initially and what their plans are for the future! Up and Adam is an production. Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Connect with Nick! | Connect with Us! | | /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18101462

Ep. 3 - How to Train and Recover Like the World's Strongest Man with Tom Stoltman 03/10/2021

Ep. 1 - Improving Learning, Education, and Total Wellness Through Conversation with Christie Idiong 03/01/2021

Ep. 1 - Improving Learning, Education, and Total Wellness Through Conversation with Christie Idiong “Vulnerability that's attached with movement is emotional.” Expert Educator Christie Idiong joins me for a heartening conversation on teaching and learning today. Christie is a certified Life Coach and the Founder of Cornerstone Conversations, a black-owned education-driven, people-oriented, principled Health and Wellness platform. She aims to rejuvenate the purpose and passions of individuals experiencing burnout using motivational interviewing and her educational background in human behavior. Listen in as Christie shares her professional journey with us, talking about how she started with the profession and why she continues to do what she does with love and passion. We also discuss the need to build a rapport between doctors and patients, making people intrinsically motivated towards an activity, and three basic requirements for bringing positive change in their lives. With society continually evolving and creating room for newer advancements, how do we adapt to our goals? Tune in and find out how Christie views challenges and change! Key Highlights Christie's thesis research was qualitative, and it stood out for two reasons. One, not many people go into qualitative, where it is the words, and you're investigating the gray area. And second, she looked into exercise adherence and intrinsic motivation. The twist on her thesis was on social media- how does Instagram influence people's adherence? Does it actually motivate people to stay in a program? Does it motivate individuals to truly exercise? Christie talks about Cornerstone conversations and why they started in the first place. How do we get people to adhere? Does building a rapport between doctors and patients make them healthier? The fitness business is excellent, but you need to be in the people business. A lot of people don't ask those why's to understand the person themselves. "And when we look at that, we know that people are more motivated to do things or continue with an activity and here to an activity if it's internally driven, or intrinsic motivation." Christie talks about the three basic needs- Autonomy and Connection, Connectedness, and Competence. We talk about being successful online versus in person. Can we succeed as a society? If all of a sudden, all the gyms were just gone right now? Like, could we do it based off of what you say? What would our success rate be? We as humans need to move, and we will be drawn to move. Learn why coaches will have to evolve and why online training will weed out those that cannot communicate what they need, with words, properly. Up and Adam is an production. Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Connect with Christie! | Connect with Us! | | /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18098909

Ep. 2 - Deep End Fitness: How to Overcome Obstacles Like the US Special Forces with Don Tran 02/26/2021

Ep. 2 - Deep End Fitness: How to Overcome Obstacles Like the US Special Forces with Don Tran “It's always important to appreciate yourself and see where you've gone and how much you've grown." I'm absolutely delighted to welcome to the episode today Don Tran, Co-Founder and Master trainer at Deep End Fitness and the Underwater Torpedo League. Don is a former Special Operations Marine Raider and a USC EMBA candidate who aims to create a positive shift in mental and physical performance and confidence through team-building workouts and events. Have you realized that working in the Military gives you an advantage over others when it comes to life-building skills? Don shares today how the Military has helped him evolve as a person and professional by teaching him how to overcome obstacles and adapt to situations. We also talk about Deep End Fitness, how his training program looks like, the importance of time management, and the impact of the pandemic in fitness centers. Listen in for some quick tips to make your everyday lives impactful and productive! Key Highlights Spending a year in Texas made Don appreciate the Military even more. Learn why he recalls the experience to be greatly valuable. What are the tools that the Military gave him to be an entrepreneur? A major one is to never give up. He learned to adapt to and overcome situations and challenges. Don shares how the Military made him a better leader. Know how to build better time management skills. Learn how Don brings organization in his tasks every day. Learn all about Don's camp fundraising campaign and how the pandemic has affected their plans. Don explains what a day of training is like in Deep End fitness. Every session starts off with a circle of trust, they talk about a little bit of their swimming background, personal goals, or expectations out of the day. After that, they go into a few breathing exercises. Then, they do some workouts before getting into the pool. The purpose of training with the weights underwater, he says, "isn't to weight lift underwater, it's really to kind of push your mental capacity and keep you down there for a prolonged amount of time, whether you're doing the walks with them, or whether you bring it back up to the surface or bringing it back down." Up and Adam is an production. Save 15% on Strong Coffee Company with checkout code UPANDADAM at Resources Mentioned Book- Connect with Don! | Connect with Us! | /episode/index/show/upandadam/id/18099605

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