Podcast Episodes

082 - Thinking Beyond the Brain: Exploring the "Extended Mind" (Part 2)

This is the second episode of a two-part Coach Up where we're diving into the work of science writer Annie Murphy Paul and her book "The Extended Mind," which explores the ways in which our bodies an…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

081 - Picking Goals, Pushing Through Plateaus, and Navigating Post-Race Blues

Today, Steve, Brad, and Clay discuss three stages of tackling a big, ambitious challenge: (1) How do you find the right goal for you? (Particularly if you're someone who is finding it difficult to ge…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

080 - Thinking Beyond the Brain: Exploring the "Extended Mind" (Part 1)

Over the next two weeks of Coach Up's, we'll be diving into the work of science writer Annie Murphy Paul and her book "The Extended Mind," which explores the ways in which our bodies and our environm…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

079 - Supplements 101: A Sports Dietician Goes Deep (with Meredith Parmley)

In the performance world, there are a lot of supplements, a lot of questions about supplements, a lack of great data on supplements, and a lot of people trying to sell you supplements. Which can make…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

078 - The Coach Up: Don't Be a Day Trader

A quick story about the 2021-2022 Golden State Warriors, a conversation with then General Manager Bob Myers, and how to apply some wisdom from finance to any of your ambitious, long-term pursuits.

Joi…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

077 - Peak Performance: 10 Rules for Sustainable Excellence

Drawing on a recent talk that Brad gave to his hometown Detroit Tigers of the MLB, the guys discuss 10 of the core principles that have come out of years of studying and working with elite performers…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

076 - The 3 P's: A Simple Tool to Be More Optimistic

The stories we tell ourselves about what happens to us are powerful. Today, drawing on the work of psychologist Dr. Martin Seligman, we discuss a simple reframing tool that will allow you to interpre…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

075 - Mastering the Mind: Layne Norton on Pain, Motivation, and Success

Layne Norton, a successful powerlifter, coach, nutritionist, and respected performance expert, joins Brad and Clay to talk about his evidenced-based approach to health and fitness. He talks about wha…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

074 - The 85% Rule and the Art of Hard Effort

Getting the most out of yourself isn't about simply going all out. Performing your best requires an ability to give maximum effort while still staying relaxed and not tensing up. This is where the "8…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

073 - Sleep Science: What Actually Matters

Not that long ago, it was considered a badge of honor to "hustle" or "grind" off of only four or five hours of sleep a night. Thankfully, we've come to a better understanding of the importance and va…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago