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Feel Strong Fitness

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The Feel Strong Fitness podcast! Fitness, training, coaching, nutrition and more with experts in the field!
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Episode 152: Weezy Shumaker

Feel Strong FitnessMar 11, 2024

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Episode 152: Weezy Shumaker

Episode 152: Weezy Shumaker

Weezy Shumaker @coachweez is a coach based in Columbus, Ohio, who specializes in working with postpartum clients. We talk about the concept of not letting the pursuit of perfection get in the way of progress, working with postpartum individuals, and Weezy also shares her fearless approach to implementing ideas and the value of having a supportive partner.

Mar 11, 202451:12
Episode 151: How to be Coachable

Episode 151: How to be Coachable

In this episode, Justin discusses the importance of being coachable. He explains that being coachable means being open to developing the version of yourself that is most likely to succeed. Justin emphasizes the need to have a malleable mindset and be willing to have your beliefs broken. He also highlights the importance of learning from others' experiences and seeking feedback. Leading with positivity, being aware of excuses, and taking responsibility for your actions is paramount.


  • Being coachable is essential for success in any coaching relationship.
  • To be coachable, you need to be open to developing the version of yourself that is most likely to succeed.
  • Having a malleable mindset and being willing to have your beliefs broken are crucial aspects of being coachable.
  • Seeking feedback, leading with positivity, and taking responsibility for your actions are important qualities of being coachable.
Mar 04, 202434:35
Episode 150: Ashley Crocker

Episode 150: Ashley Crocker

Ashley Crocker @ashleycrocker127 is a FORCE. From underpaid and overworked CrossFit coach to a fully remote 1:1 exercise and nutrition specialist and a full-time mentor for other coaches looking to upgrade their practice. Ashley is creating freedom for clients, coaches, and herself -- and giggling with joy the whole time. If you want to be better, you want to listen to Ashley.

Jan 22, 202457:48
Episode 149: Anika Crane and Coaching with Intent

Episode 149: Anika Crane and Coaching with Intent

Anika Crane is an Active Life Professional and an incredibly effective coach. Her ability to self-audit, and make big changes to push her coaching forward is impressive and almost everyone could take a lesson from how she works. Coaches- listen up. Athletes and Clients -- this is how your coach should work.

Dec 11, 202301:09:51
Episode 148: Positions Win

Episode 148: Positions Win

Want to acquire a skill, progress a movement, or accelerate your performance? You need to isolate and master the positions required for optimal execution. Whether it's weightlifting, running, handstands, or holding a child above your head -- it can be broken down into its component pieces. Make those pieces stronger, and you're on your way to a real understanding of how to move virtuously. Let's get into it.

Nov 20, 202321:43
Episode 147: Youth Sports has a Problem

Episode 147: Youth Sports has a Problem

Stacey Watts is back! We're talking Youth Sports, how it's being coached and trained for, and how these approaches can negatively affect people for the rest of their lives. @preventativelifestacey has some hard truths that parents and coaches should hear-- Let's talk about it.

Nov 06, 202301:04:11
Episode 146: Stop Compromising Today

Episode 146: Stop Compromising Today

Compromise has become a real problem. It's keeping people from moving the way they want to, doing the things they want to do, having the relationships they want, being the parents they want to be, and achieving the things they've wanted for a long time. Today we start working on that.

Oct 30, 202315:40
Episode 145: Coach Nic

Episode 145: Coach Nic

NEW EPISODE! We have Coach Nic - Nicolette Hogg-Zadderey formally, and the owner of @212.degreept Nic is a coach who recently expanded her practice to include a whole new space, and we use that as a jumping off point to discuss coaching, comebacks, and values. LIsten up.

Oct 16, 202346:17
Episode 144: Ashleigh Gass

Episode 144: Ashleigh Gass

Ashleigh Gass is the CEO of MOVE, a GST Gym. Her and Justin have a wide-ranging discussing around all things coaching, gymnastics, and why Philly isn't that cold.

Sep 11, 202355:01
Episode 143: Boundaries

Episode 143: Boundaries

What are you boundaries? Do you even know? How strict are they? Which ones are flexible? Why do you even NEED boundaries anyways? Let's talk about it.

Sep 04, 202320:24
Episode 142: Natana Flynn

Episode 142: Natana Flynn

'Tana Flynn is a professional mentor and expert communicator. We dig into facilitating great conversation, asking better questions, and why James Bond is interesting. Listen up.

Aug 28, 202301:00:38
Episode 141: Education and 'I Don't Know'

Episode 141: Education and 'I Don't Know'

What would it make you feel like if your coach told you they were going to experiment on you? Uncomfortable? Scary? What if you knew that experimentation would lead to the most effective, efficient, program you could possibly have? Let's dig into this for coaches AND clients.

Aug 21, 202316:53
Episode 140: Stacey Watts and Building a Big Tent

Episode 140: Stacey Watts and Building a Big Tent

Stacey Watts @preventativelife_stacey returns to the podcast to talk about learning from people you don't fully align with, seeking out discomfort, and learning at the edges of your capabilities. A true professional, Stacey brings a ton of value and a captivating charm, as always.

Aug 12, 202355:48
Episode 139: Casey Bennett

Episode 139: Casey Bennett

Casey Bennett is a coach helping people reach sustainable, balanced, physical freedom through movement, education, and mentorship. She worked her way up from intern to head coach in a gym, then moved across the country to start over -- and is crushing it. We talk about setbacks as opportunities, betting on yourself, and how she guides her clients to remarkable results.

Jul 24, 202351:07
Episode 138: Be Your Own HR Department

Episode 138: Be Your Own HR Department

You need someone to manage, advocate, and focus on employee morale in the important company that is YOU. Let's dig into why ensuring Employee #1 (that's you) is challenged, fulfilled, and happy should be something you employ systems and checks for daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly optimization.

Jul 17, 202313:30
Episode 137: Hugo Romero - Hustle. Repeat.

Episode 137: Hugo Romero - Hustle. Repeat.

Hugo Romero was an overworked coach on the brink of burnout when he took matters into his own hands and bet big on himself. He's now a successful business owner in a tropical paradise, living his ideal life on his ideal schedule. How did he do it? Listen up.

Jul 03, 202351:13
Episode 136: Karolina Rzadkowolska - Sober Curious and Euphoric AF

Episode 136: Karolina Rzadkowolska - Sober Curious and Euphoric AF

Karolina Rzadkowolska is an author and speaker who came on the podcast to talk about her journey with alcohol and how it can affect fitness and wellness. It may seem obvious, but she brings some color and nuance - and Justin digs into how this affects people who *don't* describe themselves as struggling with alcohol.

Jun 26, 202347:36
Episode 135: Brad Williams
Jun 19, 202347:03
Episode 134: Allie Cass
Jun 05, 202347:02
Episode 133: What Else?

Episode 133: What Else?

This a powerful question that requires curiosity, empathy, and most of all... the ability to shut the hell up. Let's talk about it.

Apr 24, 202312:51
Episode 132: Will Del Pizzo and Built Strong Strength Club
Apr 10, 202347:33
Episode 131: Self Talk!

Episode 131: Self Talk!

Criticizing yourself, diminishing yourself, tearing yourself down as a defensive maneuver before others do it is hurting you, it hurts the greater dialogue, and it hurts society. We need to talk.

Apr 03, 202311:56
Episode 130: Jorge Crecis
Mar 27, 202347:27
Episode 129: How to ask your Coach questions?

Episode 129: How to ask your Coach questions?

Asking your coach questions -- good questions -- is a vital part of the coach/client (or athlete or member) relationship. Communication is paramount, and even if your coach is an expert at good communication, it's possible for elements to slip through the cracks unless you bring them forward. Justin talks about the biggest questions to ask so you can gain some clarity and confidence, and what to do if those answers don't satisfy you. 

Mar 20, 202324:38
Episode 128: Dr. Sheila Forman

Episode 128: Dr. Sheila Forman

Dr. Sheila Forman is talking about MINDFULNESS. So much baggage comes with nutrition and weight management. You try different diet approaches, which still don’t work in the long run. What’s the most sustainable way to your fitness journey? The answer lies in Mindfulness Eating!

Listen as Dr. Sheila Forman, a Psychologist and Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) Instructor, takes us through mindfulness eating, its benefits, mindful meditation space, and real-world application of mindful eating despite stressful & tempting environments.

Mar 13, 202347:27
Episode 127: Questions for your Medical Provider

Episode 127: Questions for your Medical Provider

Asking good questions to advocate for yourself let's both you AND your medical provider get the best results. Whether you're considering testing, imaging, injections, pain medications, or surgery-- you can ask good questions to get better results and make sure you're moving toward your goals. 

Feb 06, 202324:07
Episode 126: Mark Ryall
Jan 16, 202338:18
Episode 125: The Four Goals

Episode 125: The Four Goals

People who are looking to make a change generally fall into 1 of 4 distinct goal categories. Understanding what these are, why we might pursue them, and how each one can affect the other three is an important part of making progress. Justin lays it out and makes it clear. 

Jan 02, 202317:24
Episode 124: Jeff Later

Episode 124: Jeff Later

Jeff Later is the CEO of L8R Lifestyle, a bodybuilder and lifestyle & contest prep coach. Jeff believes in creating a sustainable & enjoyable fitness approach while prioritizing clients’ health.

Listen as Justin and he delves into common mistakes in fitness, focusing on what you’re in control of, open-mindedness in fitness (as opposed to being dogmatic), addressing body imbalances, consistency & all the fakeness in the fitness world.

Instagram: @jefflater

Website:  Jefflater.com

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feel-strong/support

Dec 19, 202251:21
Episode 123: Daniel Moody
Dec 12, 202247:42
Episode 122: Consistency, Compliance, and Coaches

Episode 122: Consistency, Compliance, and Coaches

Yes, consistency is the foundation of success. Your challenges with compliance may be partly your coach's fault. Coaches, listen up: we hear that compliance is the biggest struggle people are having on a frustratingly regular basis, and we have some thoughts. Bad news: you don't get to write off non-compliance as something you can't fix. Good news: You get to seriously upgrade your service, your communication, and the clients you work with. Confused? Let's talk about it.
Dec 05, 202224:00
Episode 121: Ben Albert
Nov 21, 202247:27
Episode 120: The Advantages of Discomfort

Episode 120: The Advantages of Discomfort

Comfort is great, but it doesn't move you forward. What are you avoiding? What have you given up? Why are you losing focus? Seeking discomfort in specific, controllable, ways is a massive advantage for adaptation. Confused? Let's talk about it. 

Nov 14, 202219:15
Episode 119: The Best Fitness Session

Episode 119: The Best Fitness Session

What kind of fitness do you participate in? Group or 1-on-1? Online or In-Person? We break down what these are, some of the pros and cons of each, and the type of person (and desired results) that fit best with each version of fitness program! 

Nov 07, 202225:23
Episode 118: Eric D'agati

Episode 118: Eric D'agati

Eric D’Agati has spent the past 20 years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer, and instructor, pioneering his unique approach to client assessment, performance enhancement, and injury prevention. We talk about Building A Better Fitness Program.

You know it's not one workout, one meal, or that one day that will make you a world champion (or not), but it’s consistency paired with commitment. How do you build a perfect fitness program and implement it the right way? What are the ten elements of a good program design? What are the big buckets you need to check off?  Let's talk about better fitness programs and much more!

Check more about Eric here: https://ericdagati.com/

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feel-strong/support

Oct 31, 202259:14
Episode 117: It's the Basics, Dummy

Episode 117: It's the Basics, Dummy

Yes, getting really specific on sets, reps, movements, recovery protocols, supplement varietals, and sexy fitness modalities is fun. We could talk about them all day. The basics-- sleep, diet, and stress management -- will still win every time. Don't miss the forest for the trees. 

Oct 17, 202212:30
Episode 116: Cheryl Ilov

Episode 116: Cheryl Ilov

Heal Your Trauma & Reclaim Your Power.

Having undergone a traumatic experience and chronic pain syndrome, Cheryl, a recovering physical therapist & martial art master, learned to use her feminine wiles to take down her opponents. She helps traumatized women overcome pain and regain their power. Listen as we delve deep into her healing process, how it positively impacted her, simple steps to achieving confidence, and much more! IG: @cherylilov Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylilovvitalityconsultant/

Check out Cheryl’s website here: https://www.cherylilov.com/

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feel-strong/support

Oct 03, 202247:05
Episode 115: Irritation, Injury, and Pain

Episode 115: Irritation, Injury, and Pain

Wait, what was that? Am I hurt? Am I hurt AGAIN? Am I making my injury worse? OH NO!

If you've ever felt like this, this episode is for you. Justin lays out what creates an injury, how to think about what's going on, and the rules around training with pain. Let's talk about it. 

Sep 26, 202217:39
Episode 114: Stormy Weather and Show Your Work Nutrition
Sep 19, 202235:19
Episode 113: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CONFIDENCE

Episode 113: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CONFIDENCE

Our final 'C' of returning from injury is CONFIDENCE. Nothing will help you move forward more effectively, and nothing seems harder to manufacture if you don't understand it. How can you create confidence? Where does it come from? How often do you need to work on it? What if it suddenly diappears? Let's talk about it. 

Sep 12, 202222:44
Episode 112: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: COMMITMENT

Episode 112: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: COMMITMENT

Commitment deals in plans, not hopes and dreams. What is your journey going to look like? What kind of setbacks are likely? How clearly do you understand your plan? Understanding what commitment IS will make it far more likely you're able to create and stick to it. Let's talk about it. 

Sep 05, 202220:13
Episode 111: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CREATIVITY

Episode 111: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CREATIVITY

Continuing our return from injury checklist, Justin digs into CREATIVITY: 

  • What’s something you’ve known you needed to do but you avoided doing?
  • What were the reasons for not doing it?
  • Do you find yourself embracing and welcoming change? Or is there resistance and reluctance to it?
  • How can change be viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat?
  • What are the benefits of adding variety and novelty into your routine?

Be ready to think and act outside of the box-- the way forward is not always obvious! 

Aug 29, 202216:41
Episode 110: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CONSISTENCY

Episode 110: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CONSISTENCY

Consistency is the bedrock of any program, of any new habit, of any meaningful RESULTS at all. How do we analyze and build consistency? 

  • What do you want to achieve?
  • Who do you wish to become?
  • What’s holding you back from consistently working towards that goal and that identity?
  • How do you shift from “having to” towards “getting to?”
  • What will it take to form a consistent daily practice?

Justin breaks it down and describes how being consistent may only require 5 minutes a day. Let's talk about it. 

Aug 22, 202217:57
Episode 109: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CONTROL

Episode 109: 5Cs of Returning from Injury: CONTROL

Returning from Injury can be frustrating. We break it down into 5 elements, and we're doing a 5-part podcast series on this.

Starting with: CONTROL

What exactly is going on?

What can you change?

What's the best case?

Worst Case?

Why aren't you already starting?

Justin breaks it down and breaks it open. Let's talk about it.

Aug 15, 202214:43
Episode 108: Kickball and Picking your Team

Episode 108: Kickball and Picking your Team

You don't want everyone on your kickball team. Some people take it too seriously. Some people don't take it seriously enough. You need perspective AND commitment, consistency and experience. See how this relates to fitness? Let's talk about it. 

Aug 08, 202213:39
Episode 107: Joseph Corella and 567 Broadway!
Jul 18, 202238:26
Episode 106: Weaknesses, Goats, and Priorities

Episode 106: Weaknesses, Goats, and Priorities

Stop talking about your weaknesses and get to the root of the problem. Do they even qualify as weaknesses? Do you understand where they fit within your goals and priorities? Do you understand the underlying issues that are creating these issues? Justin lays out the needs, wants, and how to approach it all. 

Jul 11, 202211:29
Episode 105: Quality, Quality, Quality
Jul 04, 202212:24
Episode 104: Brenden Kumarasamy
Jun 27, 202253:11
Episode 103: Are you working hard enough?
Jun 20, 202252:04