Certified Power Athlete Coach Ben Skutnik joins John to discuss the impact of education on mindset, the challenges of being a college athlete, and why critical thinking is more important than ever in a world full of misinformation. Tune in for powerful insights and no-nonsense truth!

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00:01:15 - Education Background Insights

00:05:07 - Academia vs. Online Education

00:10:28 - College Experience vs. Sports

00:16:47 - University Influence on Thinking

00:19:13 - Social Media's Influence on Education

00:25:42 - The Shift in Education

00:35:40 - Critique of Information Consumption

00:45:02 - Authenticity in Modern Thought

00:50:22 - Educational Tools in Action

01:02:14 - Closing Thoughts on Education

01:04:04 - Thoughts on Higher Learning and Development

01:29:07 - Evolution of Coaching

01:35:40 - Integrating Non-Traditional Methods

01:45:02 - The Role of Experience

01:54:30 - Technology and Teaching

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In this re-run episode, Robb Wolf—NY Times bestselling author and health rebel—joins us for a no-holds-barred discussion on ditching diet fads and wellness gimmicks. Get the cold-hard facts on nutrition, sodium, and how to fast from the BS. Tune in for a truth-packed episode that will help you reshape your approach to health and wellness.

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00:09:05 - Health and Performance

00:11:31 - Cardiovascular and Fitness

00:20:30 - Training Strategies

00:25:05 - Nutrition and Recovery

00:30:12 - Dietary Practices

00:35:30 - Supplements and Health

00:40:20 - Strength Training

00:45:04 - Health Insights

00:50:13 - Fitness in Real Life

00:55:28 - Mental Health Focus

01:00:15 - Body Composition

01:05:07 - Training for Life

01:10:22 - Building Endurance

01:15:19 - Recovery and Nutrition

01:20:08 - Improving Health

01:25:01 - Reaching Goals

01:30:14 - Lifestyle Adjustments

01:35:28 - Sleep and Recovery

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Marine, motivator, and master of resilience Rudy Reyes is back in this powerful re-up episode. Dive into Rudy’s incredible journey as he shares raw stories of grit, sacrifice, and the pursuit of purpose. From the battlefield to everyday life, his insights will inspire you to face challenges head-on and walk your own Hero’s Path. Whether you’re seeking motivation, mental toughness, or a spark to ignite your inner fire, this episode delivers.

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00:01:15 - Introduction and Overview

00:07:06 - Show Spotlight and Cast

00:14:07 - Military Training Elements

00:24:17 - Female Participants’ Strength

00:35:45 - Reflections on Entertainment Industry

00:47:04 - Personal Growth and Challenges

01:09:13 - Authenticity in Leadership

01:20:45 - Reflections on Life Purpose

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John sits down with Arash Soofiani, Power Athlete’s resident Dragon Slayer, to talk about how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu builds unstoppable resilience, mental toughness, and grit. From the grind of daily rolls to life-changing lessons learned on the mat, Arash shares how Jiu-Jitsu shapes a healthier, stronger, and more disciplined life.

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A year ago, Felipe Costa and Arash Soofiani set an audacious goal: to become a world champion. This week, Felipe shares how he made it happen, from the relentless grind to the mindset shifts that fueled his victory. Together, they break down the blood, sweat, and tears behind the journey and how Power Athlete’s training philosophy and community played a pivotal role.

Whether you’re chasing greatness or looking for the spark to ignite your own journey, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration you don’t want to miss.

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00:00:27 - 2023 Goals

00:08:26 - Weight Cuts and Mindset

00:13:03 - Visualization

00:16:08 - Winning Mentality

00:22:12 - Personal Growth

00:26:43 - Mindset

00:30:41 - Preparation

00:38:24 - Conditioning

00:45:12 - Post win reflections

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In this week’s episode we sit down with Power Athlete Dragon Slayer Arash Soofiani to uncover the brutal truth about what it takes to crush your goals. From shedding pounds and stacking muscle to the mindset shifts that keep you in the fight.

Plus, we’re shouting out another of our Dragon Slayers, Felipe Costa, who just claimed his World Champion title through relentless focus and discipline.

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00:00:27 - Celebrating Felipe’s win

00:07:45 - Dragon Slayer

00:08:11 - Felipe’s transformation

00:11:21 - Train Heroic Ad

00:11:56 - Weight cutting

00:14:33 - Body fat on recovery

00:16:00 - Diet determination

00:18:25 - Resilience and adversity

00:25:06 - Longevity in athletic careers

00:31:50 - Balancing practices

00:33:50 - NFL

00:37:08 - Preparing for growth

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We’re diving deep into the science of getting back in the game—better, faster, and stronger. Dr. Desai from Restore PDX joins us to break down the latest innovations in ACL surgeries, recovery protocols, and how cutting-edge treatments like stem cells and non-invasive procedures are changing the way athletes bounce back.

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00:01:57 - Challenges with ACL Surgeries

00:09:41 - Regenerative Medicine

00:13:36 - 00:19:17 Fat and PRP

00:19:17 - Technological Advances in Regeneration

00:24:17 - ACL Repair Success Rates

00:36:15 - Red Light Therapy

01:03:45 - Photo Bio Modulation

01:20:12 - Future of ACL Recovery

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Jim Abrahams wasn’t just a master of comedy—he was a master of resilience. When doctors said “no hope,” he said “watch me.” His fight to save his son from 100 seizures a day led to a revolution in ketogenic nutrition. This week we pay tribute to this unstoppable warrior, as we bring back Ep 142 and dive into Jim’s journey from Hollywood heavyweight to life-saving advocate. Get ready to be inspired by a story of grit, resilience, and the power of taking action.

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