Finding Your Sweet Spot

Dec 18 2023 13 ep. 18 mins 1

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A show about real people with real stories of discovering that optimal space when it comes to their health and wellness, and how their core values influence their decisions concerning activity, nutrition, and self care. My hope is that there are others who can relate in some way to these examples, and the stories shared here can help those who are on their own journey to finding their sweet spot.

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Leading With A Focus On Health

Dec 18 2023 21 mins

"Even if it's just 20 minutes a day, I feel better 20 minutes later."Bob Page had never lifted weights until he was in his 60's. Once he started he didn't look back...and is stronger, more flexible, has more energy, and just overall feels healthier these days.Which is a good thing, because he needs them all to help run the University of Kansas Health System. Listen to how this husb

The Power of Encouragement

May 06 2023 24 mins

“So why get up and work out at 5am, why pack my lunch the night before, why make sure I get in to bed? Because...Why not?”Billy Hofacker didn’t have a lot of prospects coming out of school, but he did have an internal drive to try and reach his full potential. It was just hidden deep down within him. And then he received the encouragement from a major influence in his life th

Consistency, Creativity, Community

Apr 12 2023 22 mins

"In order to get agreeable results, you sometimes have to do disagreeable things."Gilad Janklowicz was a rising star in track & field and the decathlon, and on his way to becoming an Olympic athlete. Then one day, everything changed.Listen to how this aspiring athlete dealt with the end of a dream, overcame adversity, and turned into an exercise icon that created one of the mos

Staying Focused and Not Giving Up

Mar 09 2023 21 mins

"Don't Give Up."Jill Stoppel-Davis grew up to be a competitive rower in college, a certified personal trainer and aerobics instructor, a physique competitor on the stage, and an entrepreneur running her own fitness studio. How did she go from being a self proclaimed "band nerd" bullied as a school kid to a self made small business owner that continues to be a pillar of the health &

Finding Joy By Getting Uncomfortable

Jan 31 2023 17 mins

"Not all money is good money, and you're going to need to get uncomfortable to get comfortable and be happy."Moving from Bermuda to the United States when he was 9 years old, Trevor Wells was on the path he had envisioned as an athlete going through college. He was living the dream and his future was bright.Then he got sick, the trajectory changed, and those dreams were postponed.W

Acquiring Education, Invoking Discipline, and Taking Ownership

Jan 12 2023 16 mins

“It’s not easy, but it’s so worth it.”Chris Hodgdon comes from a lineage that embodies a strong work ethic, exemplifies discipline, and illustrates true grit when it comes to a family business that has lasted for 75 years and is still going strong. He couldn’t always say the same about his health & fitness. Hear how Chris utilized proper exercise and nutrition to go f

Finding Balance After The Extreme

Dec 26 2022 20 mins

Candice McField competed at the highest level of natural figure competitions around the world for many years. Then she retired, and had to discover how her sweet spot of exercise and diet were changing...and what balance now looked like in her life.Listen to Candice's journey from a college athlete discovering strength training to a world class figure competition professional, and

Harnessing the Power of Mindset

Dec 01 2022 21 mins

From an early age, Greg was mesmerized by what he saw on television...a man named Jack Lalanne doing feats of strength and inspiring millions to live a healthier lifestyle. Fitness burned deep in his core, and he dreamed of following in the exercise icon's footsteps. That dream was almost shattered before he was even able to reach for it.Listen to how Greg Justice overcame the odds

A Finding Your Sweet Spot Update and A Gift For You

Nov 22 2022 5 mins

A BIG THANK YOU to the Finding Your Sweet Spot community!I am blown away by the response it has gotten...downloaded in 45 countries and counting!Take a listen to see where the podcast is headed, learn about how you can be featured on the podcast, and collect the gifts waiting for you below:Click HERE to send in your health questions for future episodesClick HERE to get your Core Va

A Daily Practice of Discipline

Oct 20 2022 22 mins

"I exercise because I walk a lot."Growing up on a farm, Dalyn had been active all of her life...especially when it came to walking. Listen how a nudge from a friend helped her discover a whole new world of exercise experiences, how daily practices have led to consistency with her workout regimen for over 20 years, and the one thing she did and would NEVER do again when it comes to