#154: Nick Hardwick: Stop Looking Up To Buttcracks

In this episode, Nick Hardwick shares his personal experience in the world of fitness and how the idea of achieving failure is critical to growth and development.  Nick Hardwick encourages listeners to push themselves outside their comfort zones and find ways to put themselves in situations that they are not fit for yet. By failing frequently and pushing through obstacles, one can achieve their greatest success. Nick gives examples of how this concept can be applied to other areas of life, such as becoming a CEO. He emphasizes the importance of being reflective and honest with oneself and recognizing that the closer you get to your potential, the smaller the gains will be.  In this podcast episode we discuss: The concept of "achieving failure" as a means of achieving success The importance of putting yourself in situations where you're not initially fit to grow and improve Using the weight room as an example of the need to reach failure in order to see progress The idea that failures are often necessary lessons on the path to success, and how failures can be viewed as a sign of growth The fact that even as you get closer to your potential, there are always areas to improve upon An example of a client who recognized where they could make improvements in their diet and planning for better progress. 📲Connect with Nick: Website: www.trainlikealineman.com Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/ Sponsors: Use the code HARDWICK50 for a discount at www.lofta.com

Joining us on the Hardwick Life Podcast today is Pat Dossett. Our guest today spent 9 years serving as a Navy SEAL, before earning an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Pat Dossett is the President and CEO of a really cool new company called Madefor that he founded with Blake Mycoskie, who is also the founder of the pioneering buy-one-give-one brand TOMS Shoes. Over the course of two years, Pat and Blake met with neuroscientists, psychiatrists, physical therapists, life coaches, and wellness experts to create a ten-month that uses neuroscience to help people transform themselves. Madefor’s mission is “to elevate your mental and physical baselines while cultivating a mindset that allows you to achieve everything you are truly made for.” In this podcast episode we discuss: The Madefor Method: https://www.amazon.com/Madefor-Method-step-step-world-renowned-ebook/dp/B0BW52YWX9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FOLAZ9ZDPIFT&keywords=the+made+for+method&qid=1676862602&sprefix=%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1  What is your why and your identity? Fixating less on the negative habit and focus on the positive things 📲Connect with Nick: Website: www.trainlikealineman.com Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/ 📲Connect with Pat Dossett: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madefor_pat/?hl=en Sponsors: Use the code HARDWICK50 for a discount at www.lofta.com

Welcome to the Hardwick Life podcast with your host Nick Hardwick. Today we are joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky. Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is an Obesity and Lipid Specialist Physician, Medical Director of @joinsequence. He is the co-host of the Docs Who Lift Podcast.   In this podcast episode we discuss: Weightlifting to retain your muscle and lean body mass for vanity weight Medication too help regular appetite, satiety and reward like behaviors Appetite suppression with GLP-1's Are micronutrient deficiencies a concern with these medications? Stigma's in the fitness space 📲Connect with Nick: Website: www.trainlikealineman.com Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/ 📲Connect with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnadolsky/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/drnadolsky?lang=en Sponsors: Use the code HARDWICK50 for a discount at www.lofta.com

Welcome to the Hardwick Life podcast with your host Nick Hardwick. Today we are joined by Dr. Shane Creado. Dr. Shane Creado is a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician. He did an undergraduate degree in physical therapy, and went on to do an MD, graduating at the top of his class, and received the gold medal for obtaining Honors in every subject in medical school. He completed his psychiatric residency and sleep medicine fellowship at the University of Wisconsin where he was awarded the graduating resident award for academic achievement. He is also a sports psychiatrist, and is on the Board of Directors of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, as its Chairman of Memberships. He is on the registry of Sports Psychiatrists for the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. He is the host of the Overcoming Insomnia course, which teaches the best evidence-based strategies to improve sleep. He is the author of Peak Sleep Performance: The Cutting-Edge Sleep Science That Will Guarantee A Competitive Advantage, which debuted at the #1 new release on Amazon in Sports Medicine in March 2020. In this podcast episode we discuss: The physiological affects of having sleep apnea The treatments to help sleep apnea Strategic naps 📲Connect with Nick: Website: www.trainlikealineman.com Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/ 📲Connect with Dr. Shane Creado: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaksleepperformance/ Sponsors:

Welcome back to another episode of the Hardwick Life Podcast. In today's episode Jayme and I go over alcohol consumption and creating healthy habits and model behaviors. Honestly, we're just super excited to have Jayme back on the podcast! Watch and find out! --- Jump in and listen to learn more! 📲Connect with Nick: Website: www.trainlikealineman.com Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/

Welcome to the Hardwick Life podcast with your host Nick Hardwick. Today we are joined by Jeff Hurd. Jeff Hurd, is well known for being a strength coach for football including training Nick Hardwick. Coach Hurd is great at programming and maintaining relationships, hence why Nick and him are still in communication. In this podcast episode we discuss: Training Athletes Building relationships with athletes The essence of a solid strength training program 📲Connect with Nick: Website: www.trainlikealineman.com Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/ 📲Connect with Jeff Hurd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hurdperformance/

Welcome back to another episode of the Hardwick Life Podcast. In today's episode we go over a concept a client and now friend of mine gave me for the beginning of the new year, and that is creating and/or manifesting a word of the year. Tune into the show to find out what my word of the year is. --- HIGHLIGHTS: New Year Word of 2023 Constructing good habits and improving will power Backing into your problems to find solutions --- Jump in and listen to learn more! 📲Connect with Nick: Website: www.trainlikealineman.com Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/

Happy New Year! Welcome back to another episode of the Hardwick Life Podcast. In today's episode Jayme and I go over what our New Year Resolutions and what that entails for the rest of the year! Watch and find out! --- HIGHLIGHTS: New Year Resolutions Not letting the holidays get your goals from getting attained What will Nick's word for the year be? --- Jump in and listen to learn more! 📲Connect with Nick: Website: www.trainlikealineman.com Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickhardwick/

Welcome back to another episode of the Hardwick Life Podcast. In today's episode I talk about why you need sympathy and empathy when it comes to coaching.  Watch and find out! --- HIGHLIGHTS: What the Hardwick Life Podcast Platform is about Social Media Fitness and Nutrition As a coach you need to have empathy and sympathy for your clients Don't aim to look better...instead feel and look better. --- Jump in and listen to learn more!

Welcome back to another episode of the Hardwick Life Podcast. In today's episode I talk about what you learn from building a lego set...yes that's right! What life lessons can you possibly learn from building legos? Watch and find out! --- HIGHLIGHTS: Lessons learned with Legos Stop chasing the end and enjoy the process Do we need to give up because things aren't going right or can we take small steps to make it better? --- Jump in and listen to learn more!