If you're looking to dive into topics on how to live a happier, healthier, more fit and long lifespan... then this podcast is for YOU! This podcast will offer master class topics on all things health, fitness and wellness. Along with bringing on experts in these fields to discuss in depth on how to help us live our own dream life through being healthy and active. There will also be mini episodes (MINISODES) that give you tips, advice, recommendations to focus on your physical activity and nu ...
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Welcome to where you can talk about anything, as long as it’s interesting , hard to believe or thought provoking. My name is Mike and I’m the host of the podcast. I’m an entrepreneur/Realtor/ YouTuber and I’m Livin the dream!
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🎙#Podcast. 🎵#Music. 🎭#Comedy. 🎥#News. ✈️#Travel. 💤#Dreams. Livin' The Dream is a Podcast Channel featuring interviews with Musicians, Comedians, Athletes, Artists, & any person who is Livin' the(ir) Dream(s)!! We also cover any news stories that interest us or that we think is important around the world. If you love anything & everything mentioned above, then this channel is for you. Leave a comment and let us know what you like and what you want more of in our videos! Subscribe to our Chann ...
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Goal Setting for Success: 6 Steps to Simplify and 7 Tools for Pursuit. (Self-Care Saturday)
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Today, we are going to talk about how to set and achieve your goals. These topics have been discussed in several Huberman Lab episodes including The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals and Goals Toolkit: How to Set & Achieve Your Goals. And today I want to share with you what I’ve learned from them. Goal Setting: 6 Steps to Make the Process Easier…
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Navigating Nutrition With These 10 Essentials. (Fuel-Up Friday)
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Today, I'm bringing you the 10 Nutrition Commandments! Okay maybe not commandments or rules but definitely in my opinion, 10 nutrition essentials to follow. These are the 10 "rules", written in stone (okay maybe not that serious but maybe it is!), these essentials shouldn't be ignored ⏤ Unless you DON'T want to get results, I guess... But that's no…
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From GAP to GAIN: Embracing the Power of Mental Subtraction. (Wellness Wednesday)
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Have you ever stopped to think about all the little things in life that you're grateful for? From that first sip of coffee in the morning to the warmth of the sun on your skin, it's often the small moments that bring us the most joy. In their book "The Gap and the Gain," Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy explore the concept of mental subtraction …
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How to Build a Bigger Butt and Grow those Glutes. (Training Tuesday)
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When I look at the vast majority of butt workout plans online I can clearly see why so many people find it so difficult to build their butts. Most of these programs utilize incredibly ineffective exercises, use the wrong rep range and don’t utilize full ranges of motion. You see it all the time on social media… build a butt with banded walks, fire …
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Just do the thing! (Mindset Monday)
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Procrastination isn't just a habit; it's a complex interplay of psychological factors and neurological processes. Our brains are wired to seek immediate gratification and avoid discomfort, leading us to put off tasks that require effort. However, research in neuroscience and psychology has shed light on the mechanisms behind procrastination and its…
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The Longevity Model: Old vs New (Self-Care Saturday)
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In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific understanding, what we once believed to be the gold standard for longevity may not tell the full story. As our knowledge expands, so too does our model of how to live a long and healthy life. In this episode of "Livin' the Dream Podcast," we explore the transition from the traditional longevity model to …
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Eat to be NOURISHED, not thin. (Fuel-Up Friday)
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Today, we will be putting a nice little bow on and discussing this fantastic excerpt I read which we discussed the training part of it on tuesday, the wellness aspect of working out to build and not burn and today we will be addressing the nutrition aspect. It said: Train to be STRONG, not skinny. Eat to be NOURISHED, not thin. Workout to BUILD, no…
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Working out to BUILD, not burn. (Wellness Wednesday)
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Today, we will be continuing to discuss this amazing excerpt I read recently: Train to be STRONG, not skinny. Eat to be NOURISHED, not thin. Workout to BUILD, not burn. You have one body. Don’t spend your whole life tearing it down in the name of looking better. Direct your effort and energy into caring for it, fortifying it and cultivating strengt…
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Strong Over Skinny: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life (Training Tuesday)
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Today, we're tossing aside the old-school notions of "skinny" and "thin" and diving headfirst into a revolutionary approach to fitness. So buckle up, because we're about to flip the script and redefine what it means to truly thrive in your own skin. But first, let me hit you with some eye-opening stats that'll have you rethinking your entire approa…
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How to Create Healthy Habits and Effortlessly Achieve Your Goals (Mindset Monday)
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Today, we're diving into a philosophy that could revolutionize the way that you make your life decisions: The man, the myth, the legend, Mr. James Clear talks about the idea that "every decision you make is like a vote you're casting for the person you want to become." Whether you like the direction or not, each daily action, each choice casts a vo…
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Do these 5 things after 7pm and your life will never be the same. (Self-Care Saturday)
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On this Self-Care Saturday episode we're diving deep into five game-changing habits to implement after 7 PM that will revolutionize your life! Picture this: winding down your day with a moment of reflection, disconnecting from the digital world to slow down your mind, and planning for a productive tomorrow. Plus, we'll share a powerful breathing te…
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Potatoes have a bad reputation they don’t deserve. (Fuel-Up Friday)
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Potatoes, are they healthy? Potatoes have been around for centuries and are used across various cuisines. But they sometimes suffer a bad reputation, especially with low-carb diets rising in popularity. Let’s talk about the humble potato and why they may not deserve all the hate… References: How to grow your own potatoes GUIDE: https://www.rhs.org.…
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9 Blood sugar spiking restaurants and what to order instead. (Wellness Wednesday)
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Fast food is full of refined grains and sugars—and it shows in members’ glucose data from these chains. Here’s what to watch out for, and healthier options. To protect your future health, you want to avoid eating foods that’ll spike your blood sugar too often. At Levels they have millions of members who wear continuous glucose monitors (which recor…
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Fat Loss Pyramid: What matters most. (Training Tuesday)
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In this episode we are going to cover the fat loss pyramid. You may have heard of the food pyramid which has now essentially been show to be completely wrong and actually may be more accurate if you flip it on it’s head. But that’s for another topic. This is the fat loss pyramid.. What matters most for fat lass. You have the foundation, the thing y…
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Mastering Discipline: Unleashing Your Inner Drive. (Mindset Monday)
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Today, we're diving deep into the realm of discipline. It's the backbone of success, the driving force behind achievement, and the key to unlocking your full potential. Imagine one of your big goals in life… Imagine this goal as a ladder that you're climbing. Some ladders have large gaps between steps, making it harder to ascend… 6 or 7 feet betwee…
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Deep breathing is a self-healing tool. (Self-Care Saturday)
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Today we are going to talk about deep breathing as a self-healing tool, and at the end I will lead you through a few rounds of deep breathing in the form of Box Breath so you can see how it’s done and can then do it on your own any time you need some self-care. References: Brain.fm App (First month Free, then 20% off subscription) Discount Code: co…
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Need some fuel for the brain? Could Chocolate help? (Fuel-Up Friday)
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Today, we are talking chocolate. Chocolate is a beloved treat enjoyed in various ways – on its own, stirred into a warm drink or paired with dessert. Almost everyone loves it! What's even more intriguing are the recent studies uncovering its potential health benefits for the heart, brain, and gut. Let's dive into the world of chocolate...🔍 Referenc…
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Unveiling the Truth: Social Media, Smartphones, and Your Mental Health (Wellness Wednesday)
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Today, I want to share some work done by Michael Easter author of the comfort crisis and the scarcity brain. He has created an incredible group called the 2%’er club which stemmed from a stat that said when given the option to take the stairs or an escalator… only 2% of people take the stairs. He has a multiple post per week newsletter that he does…
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Healthy shoulders in just minutes with PERFECT HANGS! (Training Tuesday)
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Today, we're talking about a game-changer for shoulder health: we will be talking about perfect hangs! Shoulder pain has become a massive issue for the fitness and athletics community today. Surveys show that at any given time, 1 in 4 people are suffering from shoulder pain which is lowering their quality of life. It's easy to understand why, peopl…
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How to Love the Journey to Health & Wellness: Finding Joy in Every Step (Mindset Monday)
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Today, we're talking about a topic that is near and dear to many of us: learning to love the journey, especially when it comes to our health and wellness goals. Now, picture this: You're on a journey to better health, perhaps trying to shed some extra pounds, improve your fitness, or simply adopt healthier habits. But along the way, you encounter o…
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The Ancient Power of Alternate Nostril Breathing (Follow along breathwork)
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Today we are going to talk about one of my side passions. We will be going over an ancient breathing technique (called alternate nostril breathing) that can help us: lower blood pressure manage stress and anxiety lower heart rate improve lung function improve brain function And it can all be done free of charge, with barely any time commitment… yet…
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Detox Your Body in 10 Days: The Ultimate Detox Plan for Lasting Results! (Fuel-Up Friday)
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Dr. Mark Hyman who hosts a very informative health podcast called “the Doctors Farmacy.” And he is known for his "10-Day Detox Diet" program. Now, most health experts don’t love the word “detox” and I also don’t love the word because of what it has become in the mainstream and what people think it does when they hear the word. But Dr. Hyman claims …
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5 game-changing steps to jumpstart your weight loss journey. (Wellness Wednesday)
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Today, I've got a message that's going to change the game for anyone looking to shed those extra pounds and reclaim their health. If I woke up overweight, and I wanted to do something about it, here’s what I’d do. Here are 5 things I would start doing TODAY to start seeing change. 1. Commit, dont quit. 2. Cut portion sizes in half. 3. Walk daily / …
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How rucking can improve your mental health. (Training Tuesday)
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In this episode, we discuss how mental health is in quite a spot right now. More than 40 percent of Americans recently said they were struggling with their mental health, leading the CDC to call the situation a “crisis.” Part of the issue is that we’re coming out of a global pandemic that shifted our habits in a way that wasn’t great for our outloo…
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You need to know these 3 things for success... (Mindset Monday)
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Today, I've got a message that's going to ignite your passion and set you on the path to greatness. You're going to want to take notes on this one! Here are three things you need to know for success… What you want in life. Who you want to become. What you need to do to get there. You either figure them out and chase them with everything you have, o…
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Stretching Protocols to Increase Flexibility and Support General Health (Self-Care Saturday)
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Today we are going to talk about some physical self care that I avoided for most of my younger years.. All through athletics, all through my 7 days a week of hard training, through the years when I thought I was invincible… and boy do I wish I could go back and do those years over again. The topic is stretching and flexibility. We went over Mobilit…
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Is dairy good or bad for you? Raw vs Traditional Milk (Fuel-Up Friday)
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Today, we are going to talk about a very controversial topic in the nutrition realm. Is dairy good or bad for you? Specifically Milk. Raw vs Traditional. I have drank milk all my life and I absolutely love it. My body actually craves it when I don’t have it. So there is my bias. Many experts I trust say dairy is okay, many talk about how it’s the p…
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Internal struggles that manifest into external habits. (Wellness Wednesday)
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Today, let's dive into a powerful insight that goes beyond the teenage years but touches every one of us. The post I stumbled upon was titled “Your teenager isn’t lazy,” and it's not just for parents of teens; it's a message for all of us. As we explore into these points….. [read below] remember the profound quote, “The moment you realize someone’s…
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The Power of a Daily Mobility Routine: Create an Effective Routine for a Healthier Life. (Training Tuesday)
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Did you know that the ability to get up off the ground without using your hands is highly predictive of how long you’re going to live? In a study of over 2000 individuals, those who were able to get up off the ground without assistance (even without using their own hands) the longer they were likely to live. Similarly, it’s been found that those cu…
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Shift your reality by talking to yourself like this | The Law of Assumption (Mindset Monday)
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Today, I ask you this question… Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be able to attract anything they desire while others struggle to achieve even basic goals? Today’s topic might be sorted into the category of “soft science” or “woo woo.” But enough of the experts that I follow are all talking about it’s ability to shape their successful…
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Should I use a scale to measure my fat loss progress? (Self-Care Saturday)
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Today, we are going to talk about weight fluctuations on the scale. Everyone says that they want to lose WEIGHT. But what they are really trying to say is that they want to lose body fat. When you step on a weight scale it can sometimes be a very frustrating endeavor for many of us that are trying to do something with our body composition. From day…
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Is Coffee Healthy? (Fuel-Up Friday)
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Today, we're diving into the world of a magical elixir that kickstarts most of our days - I’m talkin’ bout that coffee! ☕ But first, let's talk about the legends behind that morning cup of delicious brew. Picture this: Goats, monks, and a stimulating discovery in the Ethiopian highlands around almost 1200 years ago. Yes, we owe our beloved coffee t…
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How to fall BACK to sleep in the middle of the night. (Wellness Wednesday w/ Huberman Sleep Protocol)
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Welcome back to "Livin' the Dream Podcast," where we climb up this hump day hill to explore total wellness in order to reach for your goals and in order to live your dream life. Today, we are going to talk about how to fall back asleep when you wake up in the middle of the night. Why do I wake up at 2-3am? This is one of the top questions that I'm …
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How to lose 20 lbs as fast as possible. (Training Tuesday)
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Today, we are going to talk about those of us who are looking to cut body fat. Now, in order to even be in this place, you’ll need to earn your right to get here. Most people who have a lot of weight to lose… they most likely have…. over the span of years and decades… moved less, ate more, lost precious muscle tissue, became very sedentary, lowered…
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Help! Too busy to exercise and focus on my health! (Mindset Monday)
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Today, we are going to talk about people who don't have time to exercise… or broader, discussing those who say they don’t have time to do the things that will make them better, fitter, healthier, stronger, grow. Most people fit exercise in when they have “free time.” But then when they get busy, they stop. The best time to start is actually when yo…
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Vacay Vibes- How to stay healthy and energized while living your best life! (Australia/Fiji Trip Recap)
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In today’s episode I thought it would be really cool to do a little recap of the trip that Jamie and I just went on to Fiji and Australia. This was a really fun trip, so if anyone listening to this ever decides to go to Fiji or Australia, listening to this could give you some good ideas. Also, as a trainer I hear about the challenge that a lot of o…
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Cultivating an attitude of gratitude. (Self-care Saturday)
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Today we are going to discuss two people’s view on gratitude that I really appreciated this week. Author Michael Easter who wrote the comfort crisis and Scarcity brain. And Jim Kwik, memory and learning expert. I found the way they think about gratitude very interesting and helpful. Gratitude is essential for wellbeing, but the science and advice a…
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10 vitamins and supplements to consider for optimal metabolic health.
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Today, we discover the vitamins, minerals, and supplements that research shows may help improve metabolic health. Plus: the ones you can probably skip. Optimal metabolic health requires more than watching your carbohydrate intake or getting enough protein and fat to support stable blood sugar. Yes, minding these macronutrients is essential, but man…
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Practical Tips for Reducing Your Alcohol Intake.
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What up Dream team, coach D here comin’ at you from beautiful sunny San Diego. Welcome back to "Livin' the Dream Podcast," where we climb up this hump day hill to explore total wellness in order to reach for your goals and in order to live your dream life. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the risks of drinking alcohol and why significantly cu…
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Sweat Smart, Live Better:The Metabolic Marvels of Zone 2 Cardio!
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What up Dream team, coach D here comin’ at you from beautiful sunny San Diego. Welcome back to "Livin' the Dream Podcast," where today we cover the topic of training to help you reach your health, fitness and wellness goals in order to live your dream life. Today, we are diving into an article that the team over at Levels glucose monitoring company…
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The power of morning routines: starting the day off right.
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What up Dream team, coach D here comin’ at you from beautiful sunny San Diego. Welcome back to "Livin' the Dream Podcast," where we kickstart your week with the right mindset to conquer your goals and live your dream life. Today, we're diving into the game-changing power of morning routines. How you start your day sets the tone for everything that …
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The Fountain of Youth: Unveiling the Muscle-Longevity Link and Visceral Fat Threats.
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In today’s episode we're delving into the captivating intersection of two crucial elements in our quest for a longer, healthier life: muscle power and the ominous presence of visceral fat. Your muscles… they are not just a symbol of strength and aesthetics. They are key players in our longevity game. And I’m not talking about big body builder, arno…
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Best activities to help you live longer.
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This brain snack is all about movement for longevity. Have you ever wondered if there's a secret sauce to living longer and healthier? Well some experts believe that they have cracked the code, and it's a little something we like to call... RACKET SPORTS! That's right, we're serving up the perfect prescription for a longer, more vibrant life, and w…
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How to Boost Your Vitamin D Naturally.
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This brain snack is all about how to Boost your Vitamin D. Vitamin D is naturally produced by the body when sunlight hits the skin. It is essential for overall bodily function as well as metabolic health, so finding ways to bolster supply as the days get shorter is key for optimal health. Virtamin D is also essential for bone health, as it promot…
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Bitesized Brain Snack - Breathwork Tips for Optimal Health, Focus, & Stress (Professor Andrew Huberman)
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This brain snack is all about the invigorating world of breathwork with a special overview of Professor Andrew Huberman's enlightening podcast on "Breathwork Tips for Optimal Health, Focus, & Stress." But first, before we get started, a reminder that we do have a weekly newsletter where we share all things health, fitness, nutrition, wellness for a…
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Bitesized Brain Snack: Your SHOES May Be Causing You Chronic Pain
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This brain snack is all about how your shoes may be causing you chronic pain. Do you deal with chronic aches and pains in your knees, back, neck, or hips? What if I told you that those nagging pains aren't a normal part of aging but rather could have something to do with the shoes you’re wearing? Today we’re touching on the history of modern footwe…
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Bitesized Brain Snack: Celery’s Health Benefits & Best Ways to Consume
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This brain snack was inspired by one of my friends here in San Diego who has been a part of our fitness community and our Accountability Club all the way back since we started it in January 1st. She is a health coach as well and runs her own health coaching business called Tasty Transformations. Shout out to my great friend Samara Tricarico, I’ll i…
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Bitesized Brain Snack: How to Order a Healthier Smoothie.
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This brain snack is all about a topic that's oh-so-delicious and often oh-so-tempting – smoothies! But we're not just talking about any smoothies; we're spilling the secrets on how to order a healthier smoothie that will have your taste buds dancing and your body thanking you!" "Picture this: You're standing in line at your favorite smoothie joint,…
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Posture Power, Train Smart w/ Zone 2, and Salmon Supercharge- The Ultimate Health Makeover!
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In this episode we talk about our wins and struggles over the past week, and we answer questions from you, the listeners. Questions: Question #1: How can I improve my posture and reduce neck and back pain? Posture clinic outline and notes and posture at home or at work workouts (DM me for a copy), body is not symmetrical but we should work to make …
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Bitesized Brain Snack: Common Diet and Training Mistakes to Avoid.
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This brain snack is all about helping us avoid some common diet and training mistakes when it comes to chasing our goals. Picture this: You're at the gym, ready to crush your fitness goals and transform yourself into a lean, mean machine. You've got your playlist queued up, your protein shake is on standby, but are you making the most of your effor…
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