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We're throwing this one back out to our athletes and all the athletes in training. Life PRs. What is something you can do now in your life that you couldn't do before you started training? We've got 3 athletes telling their stories in this minisode and we're stoked to share it with y'all! Send us Your Stories! We're asking for your, short, 2-5 min voice clips (recorded via notes app, text voice memo, talking into our phones after class, or via any method that feels good to you then texted or emailed our way. We just ask that you don't use Instagram because we aren't able to save those). If you don't want your name to be shared, just let us know. Also, if you're more comfortable sending a written story, that's great. We're happy to read those ourselves and share your story that way. Can't wait to hear all the great stories out there in this community! Send your stories to us via Email at [email protected] or text your coach! Reach Out! Brian Twitter, Insta Holly Insta Personal, Gym, Nature Porn https://www.theresilientstrength.life [email protected]

In which Holly and Brian talk about how lifting has made our lives better in subtle, often unnoticed ways. We're talking day to day life improvements and the profound joy of moving well in a body. We're also throwing this back to y'all. What moments do you have in which you realized that lifting has improved your life, or something you can now do that you couldn't do before you started training? Send us Your Stories! We're asking for your, short, 2-5 min voice clips (recorded via notes app, text voice memo, talking into our phones after class, or via any method that feels good to you then texted or emailed our way. We just ask that you don't use Instagram because we aren't able to save those). If you don't want your name to be shared, just let us know. Also, if you're more comfortable sending a written story, that's great. We're happy to read those ourselves and share your story that way. Can't wait to hear all the great stories out there in this community! Send your stories to us via Email at [email protected] or text your coach! Reach Out! Brian Twitter, Insta Holly Insta Personal, Gym, Nature Porn https://www.theresilientstrength.life [email protected]

In which Holly and Brian talk about setting your priorities to allow fitness and training to be a part of your life. Also, lots of talk about gardening, jungle Flintstones gyms in Mexico, why motivation is overrated. Also, Brian totally stumbles his way through a very common metaphor and Holly rails a little against Home Depot. It's good times.  1 Rep Snax Iwon Organics Protein Puffs CoolHaus Ice Cream Sandwich  Media Corner Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari available on Amazon or locally in the Bay Area Pistol Whip by Cloudhead Games Ozark on Netflix Reach Out! Brian Twitter, Insta Holly Insta Personal, Gym, Nature Porn https://www.theresilientstrength.life [email protected]

In which Holly and Brian talk about how discomfort, grit, and integrity help you do more with less. We talk about getting up early, doing what you say you're gonna do, and how to get enough calories so you don't die. Also, the puppies try to derail the podcast many times and we talk about recent trips, sleep deprivation, and crocogators. It's a good time. Media Corner Win Forever by Pete Carroll available in the Bay Area or on Amazon Upheaval by Jared Diamond available in the Bay Area or on Amazon 1 Rep Snacks! Black Radish Grocer Caffeinated Bubbly! Reach Out! Brian Twitter, Insta Holly Insta Personal, Gym, Nature Porn https://www.theresilientstrength.life [email protected]

In which Holly and Brian talk about how insanely rad sobriety is and how challenging it is in our current culture. Also, talk about new puppies, whales, and Zapatista revolution. Media Corner Blood Meridian available Locally in the Bay Area or Amazon The MLK Tapes 1 Rep Snacks! Impossible Chicken Nuggets Gardein Jerkey Reach Out! Brian Twitter, Insta Holly Insta Personal, Gym, Nature Porn https://www.theresilientstrength.life [email protected]

After an unscheduled hiatus, Holly and Brian are back with a fever and the only cure is talking about training. Maybe you're looking into this whole strength gym thing and not sure how to get plugged into a community, coaching, or just a place to lift heavy things? What are the common options available? What should you choose? We'll try to answer that while we talk about what's been going on in our lives, global shortages of cargo, and why first mover advantage is real. Our Blk Fri Deals: Get Started, Get Supported, Give Strength, and Go Solo! Get w/ the Program Or, refer somebody to any of these amazing deals and let us give you $50 as a thank you! Reach Out! Brian Twitter, Insta Holly Insta Personal, Gym, Nature Porn https://www.theresilientstrength.life [email protected]

Ok y'all. This is a super fun episode in which we were lucky enough to have Jim, Henri, and Rich join us for a conversation about what all things related to masculinity in strength spaces. What does toxic masculinity look and feel like? How do we build strength spaces without toxicity? Why is inclusion important? What resulted was an amazingly vulnerable and real look into what healthy community looks and feels like. We also talk about a healthy love of flannel, basketball, and why this insane thing of picking up heavy stuff is really good for the soul.  Inspired about inclusive strength training from anywhere? F YEA! Jump into Remote Training HERE Want more support? Brian is currently accepting 1:1 athletes or come try out a class HERE! Continue getting to know our amazing guests! Rich and his bakery, Born From Pain: Web or Instagram Jim: Instagram and Podcast Henri: Personal Instagram and Music Feed Instagram Reach Out! Brian Twitter, Insta Holly Insta Personal, Gym, Nature Porn https://www.theresilientstrength.life [email protected]

In which Holly and Brian talk about shoes, wraps, straps, pants, and all the accouterment surrounding training and weightlifting. We're by no means the end all be all of what is the latest stuff to throw on your body and lift heavy things, but we've got some years of doing this and have some thoughts that might be useful to you. Also, we go off topic a lot and talk about training outside of the gym, chilling more, and actually recovering from time to time. Inspired? F YEA! Jump into Remote Training HERE Want more support? Brian is currently accepting 1:1 athletes or come try out a class HERE! 1 Rep Snacks Our Garden: Tomatoes Run Everything Labs: Vegan Protein Weightlifter of the Week Caine Wilkes Linda!!!! Media Corner  "What Work Is" by Philip Levine available locally in the bay area or on amazon. "Way of the Peaceful Warrior" by Dan Millman available locally in the bay area or on amazon. Remote Training! Reach Out! Brian Twitter, Insta Holly Insta Personal, Gym, Nature Porn https://www.theresilientstrength.life [email protected]

In which Holly and Brian offer thoughts on athletes speaking up about their mental health, the personal narrative of social media, pressure in athletics, and a weird jaunt into Dock Ellis and his no hitter. Also, we discover that Brian doesn't know much of ANYTHING about Jai alai but learning is still possible. 1 RepSnacks The Butcher's Son: Sweet Mustard Fried Chicken  Apples, especially those Honeycrisp ones. Weightlifter of the Week Rob Bailey Lesman Paredes Montaño Annie Thorisdottir Media Corner Top of the Lake on Hulu Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown. Pick it up locally in the Bay Area or from Amazon. Reach Out! Brian Twitter, Insta Holly Insta Personal, Gym, Nature Porn https://www.theresilientstrength.life [email protected]

In which Holly and Brian dive into the ways in which training is taking care of self and helping us be more present, decent human beings in the rest of our lives. We discuss the importance of non-productive time, the value of self-focused forward momentum, disconnect from stimulus and overwhelm, and just generally how lifting things can help you be a grittier more valuable person. Also, some shade gets thrown at capitalism and the culture of burnout that fuels constant consumption. 1RepSnax Pico de Gallo/Salsa Battle of the Pizzas Pepperonis Born From Pain Sweet Earth Pepperoni The Herbivorous Butcher Pepperoni Happy Little Plants Pepperoni Mozzarella Violife Mozzarella Cheese Miyoko's Mozzarella Cheese Follow Your Heart Cheeses Media Corner Atlanta Monster Reach Out! Brian Twitter, Insta Holly Insta Personal, Gym, Nature Porn https://www.theresilientstrength.life [email protected]