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Optimal You

By Joseph Chacon

This is Optimal You, a podcast that helps empower individuals to live their optimal life.
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Optimal You Ep16- Joe's experience with Depression and Suicide

Optimal YouJan 07, 2022

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Optimal You Ep16- Joe's experience with Depression and Suicide

Optimal You Ep16- Joe's experience with Depression and Suicide

This is a scary one to put out there! 2021 was rough for a lot of us, many saying similarly it was the roughest year of their lives. I was no different. My life long struggles with depression, suicide, and anxiety were put through the ringer at the start of the year. To break down the stigma of Mental Health, I am opening up and sharing about my decision and journey to live.

This message is for everyone, but in particular for my guys out there. We don't normally talk about feelings. We don't normally share when we are struggling. Why? We all feel the same feelings but for one reason or another keep the burden within ourselves. You are not alone!

I hope you enjoy this message and find value. Keep fighting! Keep making the decision to not give up. If I can do it, so can you.

Jan 07, 202201:18:28
Optimal You Ep15- Tanner and Gavin Godfrey

Optimal You Ep15- Tanner and Gavin Godfrey

In this special episode, after a long recording break, Gavin invites me to sit down and talk with Tanner about his current life events. Tanner sustained a severe injury in 2007 desert racing motocross. We chat about his accident and how he has been able to overcome the odds and live an extraordinary life. He likes to deliver us bad news around Thanksgiving time, this year he learned he has a tumor behind his right eye. We talk about how he discovered it, the procedure (brain surgery) he is going to undergo, and how his mindset has helped him overcome all the obstacles. Enjoy!

Dec 22, 202101:29:16
Optimal You Ep14- Gavin Godfrey on Finding Yourself

Optimal You Ep14- Gavin Godfrey on Finding Yourself

In this Episode I sit down with a long time friend and extreme athlete, Gavin Godfrey. Gavin opens up about the tough times he faced early in life surrounding events he had little control over. Listen as he describes his battles with defeat and no motivation, to setting goals and triumphing.

You gotta go through the tough times in life. Gavin definitely has had his shares of difficulties as he has sought out to find his own purpose and motivation. From being in the depths of despair and not wanting to continue with life, he is now dedicating his time and energy to his brand Go Getter Lifestyle. He shares great advice on how to live your own Optimal Life and how you can go out there with passion and be a Go Getter!

Jul 26, 201901:27:42
Optimal You Ep13- Alec DeLeuuw: Peace of Mind

Optimal You Ep13- Alec DeLeuuw: Peace of Mind

Optimal You Podcast led Alec to connect. Listen now as he shares his story. A psychosis event changed his life and put him on a path of discovery. A stint with drugs is what he needed to help him find his higher purpose. In working to overcome this addiction he has been able to strengthen family relationships, overcome early childhood trauma, and most importantly master the thoughts in his head. He gives two key pieces of advice to live your Optimal Life. Listen and let us know what you think! 

Mar 18, 201901:03:01
Optimal You Ep12- Bill Sproat: Version 2.0

Optimal You Ep12- Bill Sproat: Version 2.0

If you are familiar with Utah State men’s basketball, you’ve probably heard the name Wild Bill. A charismatic super fan that created a movement in free throw distractions.

You may know his name, but do you really know Bill? Bill Sproat joins Optimal You and shares what makes him uniquely him continuing the November theme of Men’s Mental health. From a young age Bill struggled with identity and being comfortable with himself regardless of his audience.
Despite putting smiles on millions of faces, there was an emptiness inside.

Listen as Bill shares his personal journey with self discovery, episodes of depression and suicide, and how he is creating the best version of himself.
Nov 16, 201801:05:44
Optimal You Ep11- Men's Health with Tyler Cahoon

Optimal You Ep11- Men's Health with Tyler Cahoon

November 2018, this month we will focus on Men's Health. A topic that is moving from taboo into mainstream media attention. Many males suffer with mental illness, yet a fraction of them actually ask for help. Famous stars and athletes have spoken up about different debilitating diseases that they struggle with, shedding light that they are respecters of no person or status. Listen in as we dive in and talk with Tyler and his experiences with anxiety. Join us as we break the stigmas that surround men and mental health. Enjoy!
Nov 02, 201801:13:35
Optimal You Ep10- The Three Stooges

Optimal You Ep10- The Three Stooges

Tanner Godfrey and Colton BrockBank join me on this episode of Optimal You. The episode starts off by testing my patience, but these guys bring in the message really strong. We talk about accountability, the benefits of the gym, and how sometimes in life the best things are the things we want but we don't get. Enjoy!
Oct 19, 201801:27:02
Optimal You Ep9- Flow with Colton BrockBank

Optimal You Ep9- Flow with Colton BrockBank

Flow- being in a state of full immersion in a given activity, and performing it at one’s highest level.

Colton and I sit down and do what we do best, we talk and share principles of motivation, grit, and success. As rappers spit their game, we spit our knowledge on topics of adversity, happiness, and counterfacts. Enojoy!
Oct 05, 201801:08:56
Optimal You Ep8- Taylor Lloyd, Overcoming Addiction

Optimal You Ep8- Taylor Lloyd, Overcoming Addiction

Taylor Lloyd drops by the studio to share his life experiences. He talks about the disease that is addiction, and how he was able to climb out of it's depths. He gives great advice on how you can too in any area that you struggle with in your life. Take a listen and enjoy!
Sep 21, 201859:37
Optimal You Ep7- Crafting the Good Life

Optimal You Ep7- Crafting the Good Life

Join me this week as I talk about the importance your thoughts have changing your life. If you always do what you've always done you'll always be where you've always been. Enjoy!
Sep 14, 201821:25
Optimal You Ep6- The BrockBanks

Optimal You Ep6- The BrockBanks

Taylor and Colton drop by to talk about patterns. When something happens in life, we tell ourself a story. This action repeated creates a behavior. The only way we can change how we act and react in situations is to change the story we are telling ourselves. Tay and Colt share how they identified their problem stories and how they authored new narratives to change their lives.
Aug 31, 201858:06
Optimal You Ep5- Stu and Kateka, their Infertility story

Optimal You Ep5- Stu and Kateka, their Infertility story

This week I am joined by Stu and his lovely wife Kateka. Their share their story of how they met, and later learned of their obstacle of infertility. Hear of their highs and lows through IVF, struggles through depression, and healing and becoming whole.

Mid episode, my neighbor Tim joins us (thanks Tim!) for a brief moment to check in.
Audio starts a little rough but gets better as a realize I had to turn the mic gain up.

Enjoy!
Aug 17, 201801:18:49
Optimal You Ep4- The Tanner Godfrey Story

Optimal You Ep4- The Tanner Godfrey Story

In this episode we meet Tanner Godfrey, we hear his amazing story and unique perspective on life. You don't want to miss this one!
Aug 03, 201855:35
Optimal You Ep3- The Joe Chacon Story

Optimal You Ep3- The Joe Chacon Story

Listen to the inspiring story of Joe Chacon growing up in Foster Care.
Aug 03, 201847:48
Optimal You Ep2- The Joe's Fitness Journey

Optimal You Ep2- The Joe's Fitness Journey

The very first Episode of Optimal You!
Aug 03, 201836:02