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In this episode of the BOLT podcast, Todd Bertsch sits down with Josh Phelan, a top personal trainer and founder of Chasing Optimal, to explore his inspiring journey of transformation and the powerful lessons he’s learned along the way. Josh shares his story of overcoming personal struggles, including battling unhealthy habits and the challenges of COVID, to lose 32 pounds in two months and regain his confidence. As a trainer, Josh helps business-owning men optimize their health, focusing on sustainable fitness, the power of mindset, and the importance of small, intentional steps. Throughout the conversation, they discuss the value of visualization, emotional intelligence, and how embracing a growth mindset can lead to lasting success.
What we discuss in this episode:
- Learning work ethic from his father's landscaping business approach
- Using COVID weight gain as a breakthrough to better understand client struggles
- The Optimal Signaling Formula for healing the body through proper movement patterns
- Visualization as a powerful healing mechanism with scientific backing
- Morning routines vs. evening routines and finding what works for your life season
- The power of recording affirmations and listening to yourself
- Three questions for evening reflection: gratitude, learning, and growth
- The importance of emoting gratitude rather than just stating it
- Starting with embarrassingly small habits to build lasting change
- Direction matters more than speed when creating transformation
https://www.toddbertsch.com/podcast/episode-27-unlocking-peak-health-and-energy-with-josh-phelan/
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Chapters
1. The Formula for Success: Unlocking Peak Health and Energy with Josh Phelan (00:00:00)
2. Meeting Randy Hetrick, Founder of TRX (00:03:34)
3. Collaborating with Lil Wayne (00:05:19)
4. The Hard Work Ethic Learned from His Father (00:06:14)
5. Struggles with COVID and Self-Reflection (00:11:00)
6. Josh’s Approach to Fitness and the Optimal Signaling Formula (00:18:00)
7. Using Visualization and Neuroplasticity for Physical Healing (00:22:37)
8. The Importance of Emotional Response in Physical Transformation (00:25:00)
9. The Power of Starting Small and Focusing on Direction (00:31:24)
10. Shifting Focus to Evening Routines (00:36:50)
11. Finding Balance Between Family and Self-care (00:39:00)
12. The Three Questions for Reflecting on Your Day (00:41:41)
13. Breathing and Visualization as Tools for Gratitude (00:45:19)
14. Addressing the Desire for Quick Fixes in Health and Fitness (00:50:26)
15. Starting Small to Create Long-Term Habits and Success (00:53:18)
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