Best Calisthenics Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 9: Stronger Than Before (BrigadeX): Training Through Grief, Birth & Breastfeeding 48:31

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We had to restart this conversation four times - because André cried, then Zerlina cried, then the light blew, and then André wanted Daddy. This is motherhood. And this is what it looks like to rebuild strength anyway. In this episode, I sit down with Rene - eight months postpartum and stronger than she was before having a baby. We talk about what …

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Ep. 484: 14 Years of Calisthenics, 14 Tips for Guaranteed Gains 36:21

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In this episode of the Hammer Cast, I celebrate the 14th anniversary of my journey into calisthenics training by sharing key insights and lessons learned over the years. Drawing from my own personal experience as well as that of my students from around the world, I dish on a comprehensive overview of how to successfully approach calisthenics - not …

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Alex Leonidas (Part 1) - Lifting Continuum, How To PR On Pull Ups, No PEDS 1:06:04

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0:00- Intro 1:00- Alex staying lean 2:00- Bodybuilders continuing to do the same thing year after year 10:00- Should you really care about going on PEDs at an older age? 13:30- Natural limitations 22:00- Wide Grip Pull Ups / Calisthenics 49:30- How Alex is training for Pull Up PRsBy Dr. David Maconi

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EP38 - What is the Role of British Hindus in Decolonising the Indian Story? with J. Sai Deepak 1:20:10

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What does it really mean to decolonise? 🇮🇳 In this powerful and incisive interview, the famous author and Indian Supreme Court Advocate, J. Sai Deepak, shares his thoughts on the urgent need for a mental de-coloniality. We discuss the vital role of the British Hindu diaspora, the "self-loathing tendency" he believes is holding the community back, t…

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Abel Csabai - 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla, Abel's Divorce, Video Game Addiction 1:21:06

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0:00- Intro 0:30- Getting Abel back on 5:00- AI discussion 10:00- Abel’s divorce 21:00- Video games and addiction 36:30- 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla 49:00- Myo Reps 60:00- Neck training and photos vs in-person 1:13:00- Sugar DietBy Dr. David Maconi

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Ep 8: Menopause Isn’t the End of Strength - It’s a Signal Problem (How ALT Training Rebuilds Power When Your Body Starts Misfiring) 36:40

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Sick of being told "women should lift heavy" and not knowing how to start? In this episode, I talk about the complexities of menopause and how it affects women’s strength training. I break down what’s actually happening in the body when hormones shift - especially how it impacts the nervous system and introduce a system I use called Asymmetrical Lo…

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Andrew Coates - Reverse Dieting Myths, AI In Fitness, Meal Prepping 1:01:48

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0:00- Intro 1:00- Intro to Andrew 8:00- Meal prep services versus cooking meals oneself 12:00- Starting a podcast 19:30- What beliefs have changed over 7-8 years of podcasting 27:00- Inability to focus and then relax 35:00- T-Nation articles and authors 42:30- Reverse dieting myth 48:00- AI in the fitness industry 59:00- Where to find Andrew…

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Ep. 483: The Badazz History of the Snatch 20:14

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At the dawn of the modern weight training movement, one exercise quickly arose (pun intended) to prominence among the pioneers of the jolly ol' game of taming the iron: The one-arm snatch. From barbells, dumbbells, and eventually kettlebells, it has found a place in the training of just about every serious trainee. And if you're not currently train…

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Ep 7: Can training legs actually help your Handstands? Here’s What the Science Actually Says 29:01

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In this episode, We explore the often-overlooked connection between leg strength and handstand performance, emphasizing the importance of the nervous system in skill acquisition. We introduce concepts like the rebound window and rebound retention capacity, highlighting how these factors influence training outcomes, especially for women. Practical p…

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AddSpace Ep. 129 | Calisthenics w/ The Cuntcast! 1:46:59

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Bacon and Aaron reunite with N'Jaila Rhee for the podcast crossover event of your lunch break! We discuss disability in an even more hostile environment than usual, begin the process of getting Bacon to play Doom: The Dark Ages, N'Jaila comes out of "retirement", and remind everyone that OnlyFans already has a non-sexual equivalent: Patreon.…

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Ep 6: Gemma's relentless journey to bodyweight strength as a woman in her 40s 55:26

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From no strength to one arm chin ups. In this episode, I interview Gemma, an OG member of Bodyweight Brigade, who shares her inspiring journey from having no strength background to achieving superwoman strength in calisthenics. Gemma discusses the importance of consistency, mindset, and pushing through challenges, especially as a woman over 40. She…

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#70 - The Smartest Way to Train Calisthenics Strength - Sthenics 1:14:56

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What does the worst calisthenics program look like, and are you accidentally following it? In this episode, we’re joined by Denis from Sthenics to challenge popular training myths and break down the science of calisthenics mastery. Should you build strength or chase skills first? How many skills can you train at once without burning out? What’s the…

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Ep 5: Why Hypermobility May Slow Down Strength Progress (and What to Do About It) 33:43

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In this episode, We delve into the complexities of hypermobility, exploring its impact on strength training and athletic performance. We discuss the role of collagen types, neuromuscular challenges, and the unique fatigue patterns experienced by hypermobile individuals. We also look at the importance of tailored training approaches that focus on st…

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GVS + FitnessFAQs - Calisthenics, Epic Workout Meet Up, Combining Lifting Approaches For Gains 57:58

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0:00- Intro 0:30- Introducing Daniel from FitnessFAQs 4:30- Can calisthenics build the ideal physique? 14:00- Humbling lessons from calisthenics 22:00- Combining bodybuilding with calisthenics 33:00- GVS and Daniel meeting up 39:00- Choosing what sources of information you receive 50:00- Getting started with calisthenics 52:00- Orthopedic issues 57…

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#69 - Calisthenics, Injury & Mental Health - Mike "The Saiyan" Smart 58:41

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Mike "The Saiyan" Smart was one of the most popular calisthenics athletes before injury ended his career. Today we talk about calisthenics, mental health and dealing with pain and injury. (0:00) - The honest truth about calisthenics (5:21) - Do genetics actually matter? (8:29) - Goal setting and rates of progress (12:31) - Turning pain into purpose…

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Geoffrey Verity Schofield - Rapid Fasting Fat Loss, Unrealistic Natural Expectations, Who To Trust 1:01:42

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Re-upload of the podcast due to a mix up in the audio content 0:00- Intro 1:00- Fasting 10:00- Dropping calories for naturals dieting 16:00- Weighted vests 18:00- Dieting leaner than last time 33:00- Adapting to fasting 36:00- Geoffrey’s current diet 40:00- Unrealistic expectations for naturals 44:00- Can we adjust our settling point to make gains …

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Ep 4: Fix these 4 things and get stronger faster 24:27

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Episode 3 was the why. This episode is the how. We’re diving into the 4 things that actually move the needle in strength training: intensity, grind, accommodating resistance, and rest. If you’re training hard and still not getting stronger, it’s probably one (or all) of these. No motivation speeches. Just the stuff most calisthenics programs overlo…

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Ep 3: The Handstand Plateau | Nervous System, Strength, and the System You’re Missing 35:36

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In this episode, We delve into the intricacies of training for handstands, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nervous system, the role of periodization, and how hormonal cycles affect performance. We discuss the necessity of structured training for skill acquisition and the significance of strength in mastering handstands. The conversa…

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Dr. Brad Stanfield - Rapamycin, The Future Of AI In Medicine, Supplement Mistakes 57:56

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0:00- Intro 1:00- Dr. Brad’s background 6:00- Longevity clinics and medical tests 8:00- Vitamin D 15:00- Common supplements to avoid 18:30- Creatine 20:10- Rapamycin 37:45- Statins 48:40- High blood pressure and sodium 50:50- The future of AI and technology in medicine 57:40- Where to find Dr. Stanfield…

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#68 - Why Building Muscle Won't Fix Your Problems - Chris "Beastmode" Jones 1:16:55

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Meet Chris Beastmode Jones, a YouTube fitness legend I've been following since 2012. His passion for working out while motivate you to level up inside the gym and outside. What does it take to build muscle naturally? What are some of the forgotten methods and principles we're overlooking in our workout programs? A discussion on the mental health be…

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Ep 2: The truth about chin ups for women 18:34

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Still stuck on chin-ups? It’s not you, it’s the programming. In this episode, Shimi breaks down why most women’s chin / pull up struggles have nothing to do with effort and everything to do with outdated, male modeled training. We cover the myths, the physiology, and the real fix: Precision programming built for female strength. No fluff. Just fact…

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AddSpace Ep. 128 | Old Shirt Energy 1:58:12

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Bacon and Aaron jump in to talk Reed Richards as a concept, an impromptu discussion of masculinity, Bacon goes deep into their Final Fantasy bag, and we talk South of Midnight, from its incredibly thoughtful narrative to the difficulties some people have empathizing with a Black protagonist. Host: @B4c0nzilla Host: @freeman Theme Song: @Willieev…

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Ep 1: No Bullsh*t. The BWB origin story 16:36

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In this first episode of the pilot season of Your Coach is Lying, Shimi kicks things off with a much needed reality check: most training programs weren’t built for women, and it shows. She dives into why generic group classes, aesthetic goals, and inappropriate scaling advice aren’t cutting it, and why bodyweight strength training, when done right,…

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Ep. 482: Clean Your Way to Heavier Snatches (feat. Gil Reves, StrongFirst Elite) 40:07

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Get my 9-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge FREE here: https://www.9MinuteChallenge.com I'm joined once more by my friend Gil "The Beast from the Middle East" Reves to talk about the most underrated (and overlooked) kettlebell movement of them all: THE CLEAN. Gil has done arguably more to master the clean than just about anybody else, and he …

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Reconnecting Feet & Performance with Dr. Emily Splichal of Naboso Technology 27:17

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– Reconnecting Feet & Performance with Dr. Emily Splichal of Naboso Technology In this powerful episode of the Cold Feet Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Dr. Emily Splichal — world-renowned podiatrist, human movement specialist, and founder of Naboso Technology, a game-changing company pioneering texture-based foot stimulation tools. We co…

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Ep. 481: Paul McIlroy Talks Even MORE Secrets of Perpetual Strength! 1:47:05

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Lightning has struck ONCE MORE, and the Hebrew Hammer and Paul “Big Mac” McIlroy are back under one proverbial roof once more to talk about some more of Paul’s most hard-hitting, no BS insights into how to keep the Gain Train constantly rolling into the station year after year, decade after decade. If you haven’t already, I will encourage you once …

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#67 - You CAN Build Muscle Without Bulking - Geoffrey Verity Schofield 32:26

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Can you build muscle at maintenance? What's the best body fat percentage for growing bigger the fastest? Why Daniel believes maingaining is a smart choice. The optimal way to workout at maintenance calories. Geoffrey Verity Schofield makes a strong argument for the benefits of bulking. This podcast will give you confidence on bulking, cutting and m…

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Alex Bromley + Joey Szatmary - "Science-Based" Issues, Effort Above All, Lifting As Therapy 1:26:33

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0:00- Intro 0:45- Alex’s background 1:45- Joey’s background 3:00- Is an athletic background common for serious lifters? 8:00- What periods in life led to the greatest progress 19:00- The importance of going hard in the gym 25:45- When Alex and Joey got started with serious lifting 29:00- Lifting as therapy and providing confidence 35:00- Are we pro…

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Q&A 16 (Ft. Abel Csabai) - Long Term Abs, Maingaining vs Bulking, How To Know Ideal Volume 1:25:19

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0:00 – Intro 3:55- How to maintain leanness long term 14:30- Ninja Creami and protein ice cream 26:20- What are our current macros 35:00- Cardiovascular recommendations for conditioning and health 43:30- Comments on a Cyclical Ketogenic Diet 47:00- Maingaining vs “bulking” 53:00- Supplements for joint health and feeling better 59:00- Getting suffic…

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EP37 - Kalaripayattu, the Mother of Martial Arts; with Kiran Chukkapalli 36:21

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https://www.thinkpeace.in ------------------------------------------------------------ The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the anci…

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#66 - 12 Worst Exercise Myths Debunked By Fitness Experts - Ben Yanes 1:24:22

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Ben Yanes is a biomechanics expert who teaches how to lift like a modern meathead. Expect to get better muscle growth by training smarter - applying the latest science with proven exercise principles for success. Today we're debunking 12 of worst myths that are wasting you time and effort in the gym. . (0:00) - 1 - Just Lift Heavy Bro (7:32) - 2 - …

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Aaron Straker + Bryan Boorstein - CGM, Cholesterol, Food Enjoyment, Low Volume 1:29:55

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0:00- Intro 1:00- CGM and Peter Attia’s recommendations 11:00- Lipids. LDL, ApoB 24:00- Hedonic eating 31:00- Our super power to manipulate weight 33:00- Health ramifications of excess junk food 37:00- Exercise “snacks” and intermittent exercising 40:00- Levels of enjoyment from food 49:00- Hunger and appetite 55:30- Calorie cycling 59:30- What it …

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#65 - How To Design The Perfect Calisthenics Program - Dr Yaad Mohammad 1:11:41

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Dr Yaad Mohammad is a medical doctor with over 10 years of calisthenics experience. Bodyweight training programs are not easy to design. If you want to keep making progress and get stronger, you've got to train smart and hard. Today you'll how to create your own program with periodisation, understand the impact of body composition on bodyweight exe…

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Ep. 480: What To Train BEFORE You Train Turkish Get Ups 13:47

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Ep. 480: What To Train BEFORE You Train Turkish Get Ups On this episode I discuss the importance of training foundational movements and exercises BEFORE attempting Turkish get-ups at all - let alone trying to go heavy. In addition to patience, proper instruction, and all that jazz, one other thing that will likely help you a great deal is my 9 Minu…

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Eric Helms (Part 2) - AtlasPowerShrugged Debate, How Hard To Push, Scientific Evidence 51:53

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0:00- Fitness industry pulling back on high volumes 6:00- How hard to push rest-pause sets 21:00- Attack on Science-Based liftingBy Dr. David Maconi

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Eric Helms (Part 1) - Altered States of Mind, Being "In The Zone", Counting Volume 1:03:27

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0:00- Intro 1:00- Altered states of mind 13:00- Back to bodybuilding 13:30- High volume workouts 25:00- Being “in the zone” all of the time 39:00- Counting drop set and rest-pause volumes 59:30- Adjusting to lowering weightsBy Dr. David Maconi

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How To Maintain Motivation For Long-Term Goals 13:53

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Here are some thoughts on long-term motivation.

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How To Find Your Purpose 14:58

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Some thoughts on finding what you're meant to do! Using experiential introspection can not only help us learn more about ourselves, but what we may want to explore in the future. When we find what we want, sometimes it can deeply resonate within us.

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Reducing Procrastination 12:21

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Some thoughts on working deeply, finding your flow, and checking stuff off your todo list!

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How To Share Your Thoughts Clearly 14:14

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Some thoughts on articulating thoughts!

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How To Feel Grateful For Life (Without Gaslighting Yourself) 9:32

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Thoughts on gratitude!

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Patience Can Help You Achieve Your Goals Faster (If You Understand It) 12:07

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Patience can help us achieve our goals if we use it strategically. There's some disagreement over the importance of patience, but it depends on how we apply it. We can use it to temper the "edge" of our ambition to help avoid burnout and save us from some tempting shortcuts.

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How To Attract Like-Minded People 14:49

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It's good to have people around you who align with your values and goals!

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Watch This If You're Worried About Growing Up 19:39

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Some thoughts! This video was filmed in response to a friend worried about becoming an adult and having to make a living, pay bills, and other fun grownup stuff. It definitely is a change for some people, but the outlook is not as daunting as it may seem.

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How To Communicate So People Actually Listen 20:29

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Some thoughts on how we can better connect with others by working on understanding ourselves and understanding others!

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How To Make Friends (As An Adult) 24:26

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Here are some thoughts on friendship!I think there are at least 2 parts to this:1.) Finding new opportunities to meet people and make friends2.) Learning to be a better friend.Shared experiences can help grow friendships. We can do this by pursuing a passion. This is sometimes done through some combination of the following:a.) building somethingb.)…

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How To Build Confidence That Doesn't Feel "Fake" 18:03

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Some thoughts on confidence! It can come as a result of experience and understanding and not necessarily the other way around. Better understanding both your own capabilities and the capabilities of others can help you develop the contextual awareness and repetition that allows you to be more confident.…

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Simple Method To Make (Almost) Any Decision Better And Faster 15:39

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Here's something I've been using to make better (and faster) decisions. Feel free to adapt it to your situation - it make work differently for different people.

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10 Skills That Made Me A Happier Person 20:55

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I enjoyed making this video!It's not directly fitness related, but they've helped me improve myself and feel more contentment and fulfillment (not necessarily just temporary happiness). Additionally, these have helped me be less anxious, more secure, and have helped reconcile some fears.Even if my own methods and approaches toward this don't work f…

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#64 - How Squatting Every Day Transforms Your Body - Ivan Djuric 1:27:33

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Ivan Djuric has squat every day for the past 5 years (crazy). We discuss the benefits of daily squats, how to design your minimalist workout program, the best methods for increasing strength and lifting. (0:00) - Lessons Learned (4:05) - The Results (7:44) - Dealing With Slow Progress (14:24) - How You Feel Is A Lie (25:40) - Tips For Squat Every D…