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A perfect blend of science and practical application in the fitness and nutrition world. Host Mike Millner discusses ways to improve your health, your relationship with yourself, and how to accomplish your fitness goals... focusing on the most important factor: mindset.
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Hi, I’m Mike Malatesta, the creator and host of the "How'd it Happen?" podcast. On the podcast, I have meaningful conversations with some of the most successful people about how that success happened to them. My guests include Entrepreneurs, Athletes, Physicians, Non-Profit & Academic Leaders, Consultants, Financial Experts, Authors, Moon Shot Explorers, and more. I dig in deep with every guest to get to the roots of their success. To discover not just how it happened but why it matters. My ...
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Looking to finally understand how peak performance might work within your life? Unstoppable Mindset dives into how you can learn more about creating success within sports, business, and life through the tools, teachings, and techniques of a professional performance coach. Join me as I cover the challenges most people face in performance, interview individuals who have overcome their own challenges, and discover what might help you unleash your full potential.
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To learn more about The Flex Fam Group Coaching Membership, visit https://www.rgfit.com/theflexfam Join Rachel’s weekly newsletter: https://www.rgfit.com/newsletter Rachel Gregory is a Board-Certified Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Author, Podcaster, and founder of RG Fitness. Rachel received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel completed the first-eve ...
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As an entrepreneur, chances are you have gone on a personal development journey and aim to be the best version of yourself that you can be. In life, we strive to have harmony in the various aspects of our life such as personal relationships, business, fitness, and nutrition. A lot of people find themselves struggling in the fitness and nutrition re…
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In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike outlines the entire content strategy that he would implement if he was starting his business from scratch today. A lot of the tactics he discusses are things he's already doing and having success with. And this entire episode is a complete, front to back breakdown of the best top of funnel, middle of fun…
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In this solo episode, Mike channels Celeste Headlee’s TED talk called “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.” Mike puts his own spin on them by using his experience of releasing over 300 podcast episodes and interviewing many amazing people along the way. There are certain habits and questions that take a conversation to the next level by elicitin…
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In this episode, Mike explains the complexity of weight loss and why it's not as simple as counting calories or an energy balance equation. The are a number of factors that make weight loss and dynamic, ever-changing process that is not easy to achieve. However, despite a complex problem.. the solution is rather simple. Tune in to find out what it …
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In this episode, Mike is joined by Ilana Muhlstein who shares her own journey of losing over 100 lbs and keeping it off. And how that led to her helping thousands of others improve their relationship with food and create balance for themselves and their families. This conversation is a powerful one. You'll understand how to simplify nutrition, eat …
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All of us have been through challenges that no one else has been through, and those circumstances give you a license to speak to people that have been through challenges as well. It gives you an opportunity to help people while already having the credibility and experience to do so. Pain can be a gift if we allow it to, so today’s guest encourages …
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In this episode, Mike is joined by Trevor Wittwer from Coach Catalyst to discuss what makes a great coach. More importantly, the two discuss how a coach can stand out in a crowded space, how to attract clients by leveraging other people's audiences, and how to keep your clients longer through relationship building. If you want to be a successful co…
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In this episode, Mike discusses two hormones that are often made out to be the bad guys... insulin and cortisol. A lot of fear mongering exists around these two hormones because it's easy to make claims without explaining the full context of what these hormones do in our bodies. Once you understand the roles they play, you'll realize why you should…
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In this episode, Mike explains what's required to lose the last 10 lbs. Not only does he tell you what you'll need to sacrifice in order to make it happen, but he also covers some of the major caveats before even proceeding with that goal. You may decide it's very worth it. You may decide it's not. There is no right or wrong. But it's important to …
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In the world of modern marketing, there are many things that can be analyzed and optimized for your business goals. Just following what you see someone else doing online might not work for you, so take it from a marketing expert and pay attention to your data and dive into what is working and what isn’t. Dennis Yu is committed to bringing marketing…
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In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike explains the 4 questions that must be answered for your prospects at every step of the funnel to move them through the customer journey. If these questions aren't answered, it will lead to lack of clarity and lack of certainty. Which means your prospects will not take action. Tune in to find out what the…
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Leaders have a great deal of responsibility not only in just leading, instructing, and delegating, but also in setting the tone for their team and being an example for those that they are leading. Whether you’re leading a company, coaching a team, or even leading your family, there are 4 very important qualities of effective leaders. This solo epis…
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In this episode, Mike explains the simplest solution to making progress towards your goals. There's a very specific reason why we tend to make things more complicated than they need to be. It's because of a concept called Complexity Bias. Which is often the source of our frustration when things feel overwhelming. The simplest solutions are often th…
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In this episode, Mike is joined by Kate Solovieva who explains the process of behavior change and why it's so difficult. This conversation will truly help to illuminate the barriers we face when wanting to make a change and will teach you some tools and exercises that will create awareness around what you desire and ways to make it come to fruition…
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In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike first explains why vague marketing doesn't work to attract the right clients. And how to spot BS so you don't end up wasting money on programs that use this style of marketing (which means they also teach that style as well). More importantly, Mike breaks down a simple content exercise that will help you…
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We all have cool things about ourselves, but how often do you take the time to list out the cool things about yourself? Chances are, it’s probably not very often, but after listening to a podcast with Dean Graziosi, Mike felt inspired to reflect on the cool things about himself. In Dean’s podcast episode, he talked about an exercise that he called …
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In this episode, Mike explains why dieting makes future weight loss more difficult. It seems counterintuitive but there are several mechanisms at play that make it more challenging to lose weight the more often, the more extreme, and the longer you diet. What's happening physiologically and psychologically that make future weight loss more difficul…
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In this episode, Mike explains why what used to work for you when it comes to losing body fat is no longer working now. There are a few main reasons why this happens and this episode breaks down each of them. Some are more obvious than others but it's important to understand so you avoid frustration and can focus on what will work for you now. Hair…
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As the podcast world grows, more and more people realize the power of podcast guesting. While getting on other podcasts as a guest can be an incredibly valuable tool to grow your impact, you want to be podcast guesting and not just podcast guessing. This should be a strategic process in which you first evaluate your goals, and come up with a plan t…
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In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike explains a simple way to get more clear on your messaging that will resonate deeply with your audience. There are some ways to get inside the minds of your ideal clients and it's not as complicated as it might sound. This episode will give you a few strategies that you can implement right away. Get 20% o…
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In this solo episode, Mike channels Celeste Headlee’s TED talk called “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.” Mike puts his own spin on them by using his experience of releasing over 300 podcast episodes and interviewing many amazing people along the way. There are certain habits and questions that take a conversation to the next level by elicitin…
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In this episode, Mike discusses the results of a brand new study that was conducted just a few months that highlighted a method that may produce 2x the rate of fat loss. You'll be surprised to find out that not all calorie deficits are created equal and there may be a simple strategy for expediting fat loss progress as well as making the process mo…
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In this episode, Mike is joined by Rachel Scheer who helps to define what true health really means. This conversation is all about looking at the body as an interconnected system and understanding how those parts communicate and impact each other. Rachel shares her story of how achieving a lean physique and competing in bodybuilding also led to chr…
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As entrepreneurs, we tend to think that the world is full of competition and that certain markets are too saturated for us to stand out in, but the truth is that although the world is full of people, that doesn’t mean it’s full of competition. Chances are, what you need to do to stand out from the crowd isn’t as challenging as you think it is. It j…
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In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike goes over the 5 changes that need to be made for launching in 2024. Since trust is harder to earn and the buying cycle is longer, the launch model has to be updated. You can no longer get away with a short runway for your launch. Regardless of whether it's for a challenge, group program, course, etc. Tun…
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In this episode, Mike addresses the very heated topic about whether walking is exercise or not. The answer should not surprise you. Not only is this about the benefits of walking and why it's one of the best things we can do for our health but this is also a conversation about being a good person when it comes to social media. It's easy to bash oth…
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In this episode, Mike breaks down fear of failure and what it actually means. A lot of us hold ourselves back due to fear of failure but once you understand what is happening inside of your mind, you're able to overcome quite simply. There is a process you can go through to bring the fear into the light to be managed or overcome. This episode will …
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We’re sharing this guest episode again because it is full of such innovative and exciting medical advances that more of us should be aware of. If you didn't catch this one the first time, here is your chance. Dr. Timothy Nelson is the founder of HeartWorks, an organization that developed from the Todd & Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Le…
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In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike explains why low ticket offers are crushing high ticket right now and what to do about it. This is simply a natural cycle but it's worth paying attention to because it this will happen again. Understanding how to adapt to changes in the marketplace will set you up for long term success as a business and …
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Today’s solo episode of the How’d It Happen podcast was inspired by Jordan Peterson and his book, titled “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. After reading this book, Mike felt drawn to create his own 12 rules of life, and in this episode, he breaks down his 12.5 rules of life. Those rules are: Hold doors open, look people in the eye, say hell…
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In this episode, Mike revisits the conversation about weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy. What are some of the things to consider before taking weight loss medications? What do we know from research? What do we still have to learn? What are the potential side effects v benefits? Tune in to this episode to find out! Get 20% off any produ…
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In this episode, Mike explains the way we often perceive things as overwhelming or stressful without even taking a minute to assess those beliefs. We assume that macro tracking or stepping on the scale are things that inherently cause stress and frustration. But they are simply neutral acts. We assign meaning to them. So this episode is all about r…
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Kyle McDowell is a man who traded corporate might for the mightier power of collaborative leadership. Kyle shares all about his transformative journey, chronicled in his compelling book "Begin With We," where the shift from an 'I' focused worldview to a 'we' centered philosophy is not just theoretical but lived. In this episode, Kyle peels back the…
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In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike breaks down the most effective offers that are not at all salesy. There's a specific way to convert clients who are a great fit for your program without having to guess what they want or make bold promises or crazy guarantees. Not only that, but you can also use this thought process to make more effectiv…
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In this solo episode, Mike dives into a topic that is near and dear to his heart, and that is when people call their business “small.” Businesses come in all sizes, but none of them are small. Politicians like to refer to small businesses, and how they are the backbone of our economy, and they can talk about business as they wish, but the problem c…
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In this episode, Mike chats about getting leaner for summer and what needs to happen in order to look your best during the time when you might be wearing less clothes. This is a common situation where we recognize that time is running out and it's a race to get some weight off before the summer season hits. If you know you have an aesthetic goal...…
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In this episode, Mike discusses the process for up-regulating your metabolism through nutrition and movement. We often hear about the metabolic adaptations that occur through low calories and extreme diets. But we rarely talk about the flip side of that. What happens when you eat more and move more? Does your metabolism adapt accordingly? There hav…
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The unfathomable drive required to complete the Ironman World Championship and the tenacity needed to catapult a startup from inception to a successful exit; Steven Pivnik embodies both. As he unfolds his story from his early days as an immigrant, grappling with new beginnings, to his transformation into an acclaimed entrepreneur and endurance athl…
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In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike is joined by Jill Coleman to discuss the ever-changing marketplace of nutrition and fitness coaching and what needs to change from a marketing standpoint to separate yourself as a coach. This is an insightful conversation about dialing in your message, standing out in a crowded space, and playing the lon…
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Have you ever tried to learn from the future? Probably not, because it is hard to learn from something that has yet to happen. We can imagine the future and create it, but we can’t use it as a lesson. What about the present? The present is fleeting and happening right now at this moment, so it’s not something we can really learn from either. What w…
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In this episode, Mike discusses body fat set point theory and whether it's real or not. The concept is that our bodies have a set point or preferred weight to maintain and will fight to keep it there. When you try to lose body fat, certain mechanisms will kick in that make it difficult to keep the weight off. So is it worth even trying? Well, body …
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In this episode, Mike is joined by Joe De Sena, the founder of Spartan which encourages people to step out of their comfort zones to do hard things. Spartan races took off in popularity because it provides a transformative experience in the matter of hours in a way that cannot be accomplished in a traditional setting. Joe explains how Spartan came …
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Markus Kaulius is an entrepreneur and bodybuilder, and in this episode, he shares his remarkable story of how he channeled his turbulent past into a catalyst for growth and success. He reveals the power of owning your history, the importance of shedding societal expectations to find your true self, and the critical role of action in turning knowled…
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In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike explains the shifts that are happening in the marketplace that require a new and improved marketing process. It's no longer as easy as making a compelling offer and selling high-ticket coaching. The marketplace is more sophisticated and more saturated. Which means trust is lower and bold promises keep ge…
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Are you someone that stays charged, or someone that needs charging? That is the question of today’s solo episode. As humans, we don’t have actual batteries that need charging, but we know there are certain things that recharge us, such as rest and restorative practices. We have some sort of energy source within us, but for some people, it doesn’t s…
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In this episode, Mike gives some actionable advice on an important first step before starting a diet or trying to lose weight. It will provide a lot of awareness and direction. Not just with regards to your nutrition, but also to certain behavioral patterns and habits that may be making things more difficult. Give it a try and see what you learn! G…
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In this episode, Mike explains the process of reverse dieting and why it's so controversial. He explains how and why it works and even shares his own current experience with reverse dieting. If you are someone who struggles with transitioning out of a fat loss phase, this episode will help you understand the process and what's needed to do it effec…
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Picture this: you’re standing at a crossroads in your career, wondering if the path to fulfillment lies in the confines of your office or out in the vast world of possibilities. Kevin McGoff, Mike’s esteemed guest, takes you on his personal expedition from a bustling law career to a tranquil retirement, revealing the profound lessons learned about …
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We have been taught to trade our time for money, but there comes the point where we are allowing a disservice to ourselves by operating this way. The more of an expert we become in our field, the less time it takes us to reach a result, and that result is usually of higher quality than what others with less experience can provide. By continuing to …
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