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The fitness industry traditionally focuses on physical fitness (i.e. having abs and a fit body) but often neglects mental fitness as well. Dose of Mind is a podcast to get you in the best shape of your life physically and mentally so you can reach your fitness goals faster. Join host Dan, a former taekwondo athlete, Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) and Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC, DDC.) as he shares his knowledge and years of experience in the field while also being your biggest ...
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In today's episode, I go over three more lessons that suck to learn such as: 1. Choosing people that choose you 2. How the worst times offer the best lessons and build the most resiliency 3. Any relationship you have in your, life requires continuous effort regardless of how strong the bond is Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind…
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In today's episode, I go over 5 lessons that suck to learn, and we hate to hear, but they are nothing but true. They help shape us and they are required for growth in every aspect of our life. Ignoring them, and trying to avoid them does us no favours. Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind! If this resonates with you, chances are …
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In today's episode, I go over brutal truths we all avoid. They are ones that we hate to hear, but deep down know are true and are for our better good! Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind! If this resonates with you, chances are that it will resonate with someone else in your life too. Share it with them and don't forget to follo…
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In today's episode, we are talking about healing, specifically what it means and how to heal in general. Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind! If this resonates with you, chances are that it will resonate with someone else in your life too. Share it with them and don't forget to follow the show! Follow me on Instagram at instagra…
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In today's episode, I go over the concept of how we can either be the victim or hero in our own story. We can perceive life and reality as the world against us or as the person who never gave up. I feel having a victim mindset is a habit to a lot of people including myself sometimes, so let's change that and start making a habit of being a hero rea…
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In today's episode, I go over 5 things I believe you need to stop doing if you want to be truly happy. Unconditionally happy. We are all guilty of them too which makes it all the better to talk about. Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind! If this resonates with you, chances are that it will resonate with someone else in your life…
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Some pills are hard to swallow. I get it. However, a lot of times, they are not only for our own good, but they end up being for the best. Here are three hard truths that suck to hear, but you should be grateful that are true.Thank you for checking out this episode of Dose of Mind! If this resonates with you, chances are that it will resonate with …
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We have all been in slumps before. When it feels like nothing is working for us and the world is against us. We have all been there and we all go through phases when we are there. It happens to everybody even if they do not show it or if some hide it better than others. Today, I go over 5 things you can do to get yourself out of a slump and how to …
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In today's episode, we dive deep into this idea of trying to force things that are not meant for us, simply because we want them. Stop trying to force things that are not meant for you. Control what you can and trust what you can't. At the end of the day, what is meant for you will come and what is not meant for you will go. The only thing you can …
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Readiness is a decision, not a choice. In today's episode, I go over the biggest thief of joy in your life which is waiting to be ready and waiting to be motivated to start. The solution? Simply just do something. Just start. Just take the first step. You will get absolutely nowhere in your journey and with your goals if you are going to constantly…
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In this episode, we explore the idea of a blessing in disguise. When we lose someone or something as a result of being ourselves and choosing authenticity, vulnerability, and honesty, is it truly a loss? Though it may feel like one and now we have this void in our life to fill, is it a loss or does it simply mean it was not meant for us and it open…
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In today's episode, it is all about letting go. Maybe you are holding on to something. Maybe it is something that you wanted to happen that didn't, a relationship or friendship that ended, or something or someone that hurt you. Whatever you are holding onto, here is a friendly guide and practical tips on what letting go means (which will surprise y…
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In today's episode, I go over 5 of the hardest truths that you need to hear, and I feel we have to constantly remind ourselves to be unconditionally happy. These are things I have or sometimes still struggle with so I can understand how hard these pills are to swallow, but these are truths nonetheless in life that I have learned through tough lesso…
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In today's episode, I go over the idea of chasing approval; and trying to people to please. We have all been there, myself included, where we get hit with the hard truth that someone doesn't like us because,e well, we are human and not everyone will. Then. we try and change their opinions about us by working harder and making every effort to change…
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So many of us are more interested in being popular than being ourselves. That desire to be validated and liked often comes at the cost of our integrity and our vision for ourselves. In today's episode, I am here to tear down the idea of popularity and give you an analogy that I live by and that everyone should start adopting if they want to be a ha…
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In today's episode, I am giving you three pieces of advice I wish I had known back in my early 20s that I truly believe are life-changing now. These pieces of advice change the way I look at a lot of things, whether it's going through a hardship or just trying to live a life as fulfilled as possible. I hope this resonates with you and if it does, p…
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Drinking out of toxic cups is one of the most common habits we fall into when we are comfortable. We consistently try to see the good in the people, places or things that do not serve us and, in fact, constantly hurt us because we try to validate the version of them we have in our head when they aren't that in reality. Today, I dive deep into the i…
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In today's episode, we are talking about letting go of the past so that you're not fogging your vision of the present and hindering the opportunities in front of you. Don't let the past keep you back and hold you down. I go over some ways I believe we can let go of our past and move forward and, most importantly, release and be present. I hope you …
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Being patient and trusting the process is one of the hardest things that we have to do in every endeavour of our lives. Whether it's a fitness goal, financial goal, a business goal, or even a relationship goal, or an inch of personal goal, such as building, confidence or learning, how to handle triggers better, you have to trust the process. You ha…
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Feeling lost is not a matter of not knowing who you are but having no clear direction of who you want to be. In today's episode, I go over how to rediscover your purpose in life and give you PERMISSION to take a step back and slow down. It is okay to take a step back figure out who you want to be and create an action plan to get there. As always, i…
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One of the biggest problems with most people is our tendency to settle because of comfort. it is to settle because we are comfortable with just the status quo or being average. Instead of striving for the best or what we know we deserve, we settle. We settle in our friendships, relationships, jobs, financials, fitness and life. In this episode, I h…
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People-pleasing is one of the most common things people do to be liked and for people to validate their kindness. What if I told you that you do not have to people-please? You can be loving and be loved but also find balance with boundaries and learning to say no. Check out today's episode and please leave a review if you enjoyed it!…
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To achieve anything in life, you need consistency and discipline. Otherwise being consistently disciplined. Discipline is hard to develop, but I go over three game-changing strategies and tips to help you get there so you can achieve any goal, fitness or not!Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review; it helps push …
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Positive self-talk is more than just reciting positive affirmations in a mirror. It is so much more than that. It is how you talk to yourself the other 23.5 hours of the day, how you talk to yourself when something goes wrong and how you support yourself. In this episode, I go over how I view positive self-talk and some tips to be your best friend …
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In today's episode, I dive deep into why it is okay for somethings to not work out for you and why it is okay when something is not meant to be. it does not mean you failed, it just means that there is something, or someone, better out there that is for you nd is meant for you. I hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please follow and leave a …
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In this episode, we talk about some hard truths. We talk about how to stop being semi-consistent where you are crushing your goals for a few days, maybe even weeks, but use every single birthday, holiday, and celebration as an excuse to quit and let go. There are far better ways to still enjoy those moments and stay on track with your goals. I hope…
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In today's episode, we dive deep into how comparison is simply ruining your happiness. You're always looking at someone else who has what you want, who is doing "better' than you or making more progress than you. let's change the narrative from comparison to another person to comparing yourself to who and what you were yesterday. I dive deep into t…
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In this episode, we are talking all about New Year's resolutions! We are going to dive deep into three of the biggest myths to avoid as you are naming these resolutions and starting your fitness journey for 2024. Do not buy into these three things or else you will always be stuck in this constant yo-yo cycle of making some progress and then falling…
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In today's episode, I give you the ultimate guide and tips to build and boost your confidence. From simple tips that we all know such as working out and living a healthier lifestyle to practical tips such as creating realistic goals and walking away from toxic people, this episode is your ultimate guide to boosting your confidence and living a fulf…
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In today's episode, we dive deep into how our fear of failure holds us back from achieving everything we want to achieve in life and pursuing everything we want to pursue in life. it holds us back from a fulfilled life and that stops now. Whether 2023 was the best or worst year of your life, by the end of this episode, you will promise that 2024 wi…
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Today's episode is all about being yourself. it is all about living honestly, speaking honestly and being exactly who you want to be. Stop trying to please everyone, get everyone's approval of who you are, and start living a significantly more fulfilling life by being nothing but who you truly want to be. Be bold in who you are. Be yourself in ever…
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In today's episode, we will dive into 5 things you MUST do to level up for 2024. These are non-negotiables. I do not care if you re at rock bottom or on cloud 9, no matter what, we can always level up and these 5 things will not only make 2024 the best year of your life but completely change it for the better. I hope you enjoy this episode and if y…
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In this episode, I speak about the fitness industry's five do's and don'ts. The industry is full of products, trends and fads, social media posts, and a lot of other things that fog the reality of what Fitness is. Fitness is about reaching your full potential, physically and mentally rather than finding the best new trend s or exercise or diet. The…
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Today, we are talking about 7 life-altering habits you must eliminate right now for a more fulfilled and joyous life. These habits are toxic, they are hurting you, and they are probably hurting others. From kicking negative self-talk to the curb to allowing yourself to say no when needed, this episode is a roadmap to personal transformation and a m…
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In this episode, we talk about how self-doubt paralyzes us from pursuing what we want in life. it stops us from achieving our goals and it stops us from going after the things we truly want in life. We often go back to our comfort zone because that is where we are complacent. We do not have any fear there. We do not have any self-doubt there becaus…
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In this episode, I am going over three more things to stop doing in 2023 so we can finish the year off strong and start 2024 off on a high note. This is a continuation of my episode #26 released about a month ago so if you have not watched that episode, click this link ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/episode/23LQH3SE7sCC6oKCMqvHYr?si=08269020636844ffWe…
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When we go through a horrible experience, it hinders our future. We never want to feel those same emotions again so, what do we do, we avoid them. We avoid opportunities because we are afraid of feeling the same way we did. We don't pursue friendships because we have been in so many friendships where we were left betrayed and hurt. We don't pursue …
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As hard as it is to accept, what is not meant for us, and who is not meant for us, will walk away at some point or another. What and who is won't. When someone walks away, regardless of how much it hurts, we gain space. We gain space to accept those people and those things that are meant for us. We can devote more energy to ourselves, to the things…
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Comparison is natural. Envy, in some instances, is natural. When we see someone else having the things we want and achieving the things we want to achieve, we naturally compare ourselves to them. How did they do it? What do they have that I don't? Etc. But instead of being so hard on ourselves and instead of demanding perfection out of ourselves an…
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In this episode, I dive deep into this common problem most people, including myself at times, have of just being who we want to be., We are so fixated on everyone else's opinions of us and what people are going to say and think and if we can please everyone that we never really take risks for ourselves. We never do the things we want to make oursel…
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Today we are talking about how you can either make progress or you can make excuses for yourself. Simply put, our actions are our choice. It is our choice to skip a workout or do a workout. It is our choice to go to bed on time. It is our choice to meal prep. It is our choice to make decisions that either get us one step toward or away from our goa…
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If you are not where you want to be right now, it is most likely because you are doing one or more of these 5 things I am talking about in this episode of Dose of Mind. In this episode, I cover those 5 things in depth and give you real-life advice to stop doing them because we both know it is not just the knowledge of it, but we need to take action…
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In today's episode, we go over the difference between luck and hard work. Hard work creates opportunities where maybe we get lucky, but you have to put in the work. Everyone you watch on social media has put in the hours, days, weeks, months and years to reach the success they are and just because you are not there yet, that does not mean this path…
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Join us as we uncover three things I wish I had known before starting my fitness journey so that you can not make the same mistakes and save time and frustration.Discover the importance of nutrition and the significance of it in addition to training as we explore why nutrition is more than just the fuel for your workouts, uncovering its pivotal rol…
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In this energizing episode, we dive deep into letting go of the weight of other people's judgment and views and how not to let them stop you from achieving your goals and aspirations in life. We all know the feeling of hesitation to do something and pursue something we want to pursue in life in fear that we will be judged, whether that be fitness-r…
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Ever wondered why some people achieve their goals while others don't? Join me in today's episode as we crack the code behind realizing your wildest ambitions and how to achieve them! I unveil the five undercover saboteurs that quietly sabotage your path to achieving all of your goals and aspirations in life. We are about to go headfirst into unchar…
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In today's episode, we cover the mental aspects of fitness and how to overcome barriers that make you want to quit your fitness journey.< We go over how to stay motivated on your journey so that you can get sustainable, lifelong results rather than fight an uphill battle with short-term results that end up leadin g to yo-yo dieting.If you enjoyed t…
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