Best Chris Berlow Podcasts (2024)

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A Fresh Approach to Spring Cleaning 36:37

40m ago36:37

36:37

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have all three coaches sharing their ideas on the best and most useful ways to whisk away the clutter with good Spring Cleaning. Paul starts by discussing various strategies to rid toxins and purify his body for optimal performance. Chris shares his approach to Spring Cleaning by tapping into the growth…

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Framing all experiences as opportunities to learn 35:23

5d ago35:23

35:23

In this episode, Paul shares his experiencing with showing up to a speaking engagement that turned out to be far different than what he expected. Paul discusses how he overcame his initial feelings of embarrassment and disappointment using the "catch it, scratch it, erase and replace" method that allowed him to deliver a great presentation and enjo…

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Growth…A near-death experience for a college student gives direction in life 48:59

1M ago48:59

48:59

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have a special guest, Dylan Finn, a young man with unparalleled determination. After fourteen days, Dylan awoke from a coma. Two weeks earlier, he was a typical college kid having fun, enjoying school, and hanging out with friends. But, on this particular day, Dylan had suffered a traumatic brain injury…

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Bonking is real! 29:14

2M ago29:14

29:14

This week on the Balanced Podcast, we have coaches Chris Berlow and Paul Melella sharing their wisdom and experiences on maintaining their personal energy. As discussed numerous times, restoring mental energy is vital to performing at a high level. If you are tuning into this podcast, you are likely a high performer. And with all high-performance m…

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Building the Ultimate Team 53:40

2M ago53:40

53:40

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, all three Balanced Warrior Coaches discuss how to build the ultimate team. Whether you are a small or large business owner, a manager, a supervisor, or even someone looking for an intimate relationship, there are tips and strategies to help you find the right fit. Think about it…how much lost money and opp…

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Reflections from a Day with Grandmaster Kim 41:17

3M ago41:17

41:17

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Paul, who recently met with their Grandmaster, Grandmaster Byung Min Kim. If you have been tuning in, you’ll notice that Chris and Paul reference Grandmaster Kim’s training often, and a lot of the lifestyle they both live is from Grandmaster Kim’s teaching. Of course, the meeting …

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Master Antony Graf and his newly released book Whispers of Wisdom 51:26

3M ago51:26

51:26

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have a special guest, Master Antony Graf. Master Graf has numerous accomplishments and accolades. He was a nine-time US National Taekwondo Champion, a US Team Member winning 13 International medals, and more. He turned his energy from competition to business and now owns and operates Believe Martial Art…

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Do you struggle with feeling worthy? 48:55

3M ago48:55

48:55

No matter what your external accomplishments are, your self worth tends to be dominated by your self perception. Mastering the "inner game" of a healthy self image is crucial for long term success. In this transparent and thought provoking discussion Paul and Mike discuss how to: Challenge negative self-talk: Be mindful of your internal dialogue an…

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Staying True to BHAG…your Big Hairy Audacious Goal 38:15

3M ago38:15

38:15

For those who do not know, BHAG stands for “Big Hairy Audacious Goals.” And we always encourage our clients to set the BHAG at the beginning of the year. However, doubt and fear set in as the year progressed, and things didn’t go as planned. This is normal, especially when someone creates goals that excite them and scare them simultaneously. BHAGs …

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Make Valentine’s Day Every Day! 42:05

4M ago42:05

42:05

On the Balanced Warrior Podcast this week, coaches Chris Berlow and Paul Melella discuss several ways to maintain a happy and loving relationship. All three Balanced Warrior coaches pride themselves on having flourishing marriages with their wives, but of course, as with anything, there were challenges. But always, the strength in the marriage is w…

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Having an open “Hobby” Relationship 41:57

4M ago41:57

41:57

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris Berlow and Mike Mertens talking about the empty-nesting season of life. Many couples fall in love, get married, have children, raise their children, and when the children move out, they forget why they were together. They focused solely on being great parents and providing for their c…

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The Importance of Connection and Collaboration 37:48

5M ago37:48

37:48

2023 was an interesting year for Balanced Warrior coaches Paul and Chris. While Paul was growing his coaching business, Chris traveled the world and had a major knee replacement surgery. Paul was highly focused, and Chris was, as Paul likes to joke, on the “Berlow world tour.” There was a disconnect between them, and on this podcast, Chris and Paul…

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Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work! 48:53

5M ago48:53

48:53

While most people set New Year’s Resolutions that most likely fall by the waste side after a few weeks, Balanced Warriors Chris, Paul, and Mike share an alternative approach to New Year’s Goals. Why? Because the fact is…New Year’s Resolutions don’t work! They say the first action people take after New Year’s is to join a gym, and the second one is …

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How to Finish the Year Strong! 41:18

6M ago41:18

41:18

Many people are working tirelessly to finish the year strong at this time of the year. So much so that they work so hard that they become exhausted; while this is admirable, it does find reasons to reevaluate the end-of-year approach. Chris and Paul have a powerful conversation that could help all aspiring Balanced Warriors approach 2024 consistent…

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How to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season 42:31

6M ago42:31

42:31

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Mike chatting about the holidays and how, for many, it is a very stressful time of year. How do you get the perfect gift for your loved ones? How much debt am I going to go into buying gifts for everyone? Will our gathering be enjoyable or filled with stress? Chris and Mike discus…

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It’s All About Relationships 53:18

7M ago53:18

53:18

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Mike discussing the importance of treating people how you would want to be treated. Chris just came off a European Cruise and was blown away by unparalleled customer service. He was so inspired that he shared it with Mike, and they decided it would be a powerful podcast topic. The…

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Celebrate Thanksgiving All Year! 50:59

7M ago50:59

50:59

Being thankful and expressing gratitude is top of mind as we gather around the table for Thanksgiving. But how much more rewarding would you life and your relationships be if you centered them around gratitude every single day? In this episode, Paul and Mike discuss how you can cultivate a gratitude mindset, and take consistent action to demonstrat…

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Remember the time we reacted without thinking? 48:21

8M ago48:21

48:21

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, all three coaches, Chris, Mike, and Paul, dig into the importance of responding to a situation instead of reacting. Have you ever had a situation where you reacted a certain way and regretted it and wished you could have taken it back? Or have you reacted in a way where all parties involved were better bec…

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What would you tell your younger self? 49:13

8M ago49:13

49:13

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Mike reflecting on what they would tell their younger selves if they could do it again. Both Balanced Warrior coaches discuss the mistakes they made in the past and what they would do differently if they turned back time. Now that Chris is a new grandfather and Mike’s children are…

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Materialism and simplicity 56:14

8M ago56:14

56:14

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Chris, Paul, and Mike discuss materialism vs. simplicity. How it is possible to strive for growth and material things while maintaining a balanced state of existence. And if it is possible, how do you do it? This is a question that many people who experience some level of success often ask themselv…

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Think Like a Monk Book Review…How to stay positive 51:56

8M ago51:56

51:56

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we again have all three coaches, Chris, Paul, and Mike, as they discuss the book, “Think Like a Monk” by Jay Shetty. Mike had read the book and, because of what Balanced Warrior stands for, felt it was perfectly aligned with the Balanced Warrior philosophy. While the book touches on many topics that have b…

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Send your Kid Back to School as a Balanced Warrior! 59:37

9M ago59:37

59:37

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we are joined by all three coaches, Mike, Chris, and Paul. The three of them dive deep into their extensive parenting experiences, through their own children, and from teaching thousands of kids, they share their most effective parenting tips to help children go back to school with a winning mindset. There…

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“The “How to” guide in scaling your Business.” 1:00:48

9M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have an exceptional guest, Jerry Tavella, discussing the importance of replicable systems. Jerry is a managing partner in Prosperian Wealth and a partner in Strategies for Wealth, the largest agency in the Guardian Life Insurance network located in Westchester, NY, and New York City. First as an advisor…

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Always pay it forward…how to properly transition a business 47:30

9M ago47:30

47:30

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Chris and Mike are back to discuss the importance of properly preserving one’s legacy. Mike had the fortunate opportunity to purchase five martial arts businesses from his long-time Taekwondo Master, mentor, and business partner Grandmaster Chong. The question was how to continue Grandmaster Chong’…

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How to set new goals after you CRUSH a milestone 54:00

9M ago54:00

54:00

What do you do AFTER you accomplish a significant goal that took you six months of daily effort to achieve? That’s the topic that Balanced Warrior coaches Paul Melella and Mike Mertens discuss on this episode. Having recently competed, and successfully won, his men’s bodybuilding physique competition, Paul answers questions about how he felt in the…

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Lessons learned from a double knee replacement 48:06

10M ago48:06

48:06

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Chris shares with Coach Mike his path to recovery after double knee replacement surgery. Just three weeks prior to his surgery, he was standing on to of the highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and then he was relearning how to walk. Where most people in need of knee replacement do one at a time, C…

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How to stay strong during the summer 34:42

10M ago34:42

34:42

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Chris and Paul share some valuable tips on how to stay strong during the summer. A lot of professionals believe that summer is inevitably going to be slow and in turn, business is going to be slow. While it is true that people do take more time off in the summer, successful people will come up with innovat…

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It's not all about the six pack: Lessons learned from training for a physique competition 44:43

10M ago44:43

44:43

This week Mike and Paul discuss Paul's upcoming physique competition. The Balanced Warriors are all about taking on new fitness challenges, and pushing themselves to grow! As Paul explains, the benefits of taking on this unique challenge have extended to more than just the shape of his body. The discipline, habits, and sense of purpose required car…

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Thriving with adult ADHD as a busy professional 1:01:50

11M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast we have another very special guest, David Greenwood. David is an accomplished author and podcaster, coach, and all-around great guy. His two books, Overcoming Distractions and Overcoming Burnout are both timely and prescriptive given today’s information overload that everyone is experiencing. Dave’s podcast…

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The Blueprint: How to build an enduring business Part 2 of 2 32:39

11M ago32:39

32:39

In part 2 of this presentation, Mike Mertens reveals more of the principals that allowed his businesses to thrive for several decades, and to serve as a standard for his industry. These concepts are applicable to virtually any field, and can be used as a checklist to determine where you need to put more effort into your career or business. Mike dis…

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The Blueprint: How to build an enduring business Part 1 of 2 34:11

11M ago34:11

34:11

What does it take to build a business that succeeds at the highest level decade after decade? Mike Mertens is a serial entrepreneur, with ownership in martial arts schools, consulting, and software. In this episode, Mike explains the importance of building your business on a solid foundation, and that foundation is you! Listen in and learn as Mike …

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How influential figures can shape your future 53:19

12M ago53:19

53:19

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast you have all three Balanced Warrior’s on-air discussing mentorship. Not of their parents or Taekwondo mentors, but from other influences who have inspired the three of them. Chris, Mike, and Paul each chose two historical figures whom they respect, admire, and who have influenced them in one way or another.…

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The Top 5 things that high achievers do 48:06

1y ago48:06

48:06

Do you have a mentor or mentors in your life? What about a peer group that challenges and inspires you? How much of your time each week is spent developing yourself by learning new concepts and acquiring new skills that will help you to achieve your goals? And equally important, are you passing on the knowledge that you have to others who are at an…

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Be the “Difference Maker” in your community 59:46

1y ago59:46

59:46

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have Erin Hartnett, the Director of Development for the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation. Balanced Warrior Mike Mertens and his martial arts organization, World Class Tae Kwon Do, have supported the Children’s Hospital for many years and raised a whopping 1.3 Million Dollars to help children in…

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The Balanced Warrior Book-review Discussion “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia, M.D. 52:12

1y ago52:12

52:12

This week’s podcast is one not to miss, although we say that to all of them; however, the conversation between Mike, Paul, and Chris will surely get you reflecting on how you are living your life and planning to live in the future. We cover a topic that people don’t want to discuss, yet, what we all spend a great deal of time training for. What are…

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Life’s an Adventure…So Live It! 1:08:36

1y ago1:08:36

1:08:36

In this episode on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we are wrapping up the April 2023 theme of Happiness and fun with the owner of Embark Exploration Co., Donovan Pacholl. Donovan started Embark Exploration because he loved adventure and travel, and he combined the two to form his very successful adventure travel company. They have facilitated countle…

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The Key to Happiness…an Interview with Grandmaster Byung Min Kim 35:50

1y ago35:50

35:50

This week, we have a most memorable episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast as Paul and Chris had the distinct honor and opportunity to interview their Taekwondo and spiritual Grandmaster, Grandmaster Byung Min Kim. Grandmaster Kim is one of the most influential Taekwondo Grandmasters in the world, from being a Middle and Heavy Weight Korean Nation…

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What is your definition of happiness? 49:17

1y ago49:17

49:17

This episode on the Balanced Warrior Podcast is all about fun and happiness. Coaches Chris Berlow and Paul Melella have a “fun” conversation on “Happiness.” What is your definition of happiness? Is it dependent on the success of your business? Is it the quality of your relationships? Is it the achievement of material things? Or is it the freedom to…

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How to See the Forest Through the Trees 38:57

1y ago38:57

38:57

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, coaches Mike Mertens and Chris Berlow share tips and strategies to achieve your goals regardless of the obstacles. In the spirit of the spring season, we know this is a great time to initiate growth in our personal and professional lives. There is a vibrant energy that inspires us to do and be more. Howeve…

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Olympic hopeful to multi location business owner 1:10:22

1y ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Donovan Rider was a national level Taekwondo competitor who made an ambitious decision at age 17. After earning the credit he needed to graduate, he left high school to join the U.S. Army. There he was a member of the prestigious World Class Athlete Program. His military duty was to train and compete at the highest level, with the goal of represent…

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Chris’s adventure up Aconcagua Mountain; the highest mountain in the America’s 59:28

1y ago59:28

59:28

This week’s podcast is enjoyable and will get you laughing as Coach Paul Melella interviews Chris about his latest adventure in Argentina. Chris has been touring the world, climbing high-altitude mountains for six years and countless peaks across the country for the past ten years. He is always looking for his next adventure, and in the spirit of g…

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Let’s get ready for spring! How to declutter your life 45:24

1+ y ago45:24

45:24

March is the beginning of Spring, bringing abundant growth in our worlds. The dormant seeds of winter blossom and energy flow all around us. This is the perfect time to tap into the well-known concept of “Spring Cleaning” and give your mind, body, spirit, home, and office the spring cleaning it deserves. As Balanced Warriors, we believe what gets m…

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“Celebrate your marriage every day” with Power couple Mike and Glori Storms 1:06:47

1+ y ago1:06:47

1:06:47

As Balanced Warriors, we always talk about multi-dimensional success: success in the areas most important to you. And the relationship with your significant other is paramount to achieving this level of success. Why? Because to be a high performer, your home life has to be rock solid; otherwise, there is no foundation for your success. We are incre…

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The Balanced Warrior Couple: Secrets to Keeping the Spark after 20 years of Marriage 1:14:45

1+ y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

All three Balanced Warrior coaches enjoy marriages that have lasted over 20 years. In this episode, Mike interviews Paul and Gina Melella. The Melellas explain how they met and fell in love after ten years of knowing one another. They also share their secrets for growing even closer together while dealing with the daily challenges of running multip…

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Balanced Warrior Interview: Marco Barbaro: Real estate riches and humble family man 1:05:41

1+ y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Our first-ever Balanced Warrior interview was with the inspiring and genuine Marco Barbaro. He is a multi-family real estate investor and coach to individuals looking to grow their wealth. Marco owns an incredible 3,500 rental units and has achieved financial freedom at age 48 with a passive income that will support him for the rest of his life. Ho…

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The Power of habit tracking 20:59

1+ y ago20:59

20:59

Habit Tracking will help you achieve more of your goals this year! It has been said that your life is made up of your habits. Virtually all of us fall into routines regarding what we eat, when we sleep, how active we are throughout the day, and even the time that we spend with our loved ones. The question is, how many of these habits have you consc…

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Crushing your goals in 2023…What’s on your calendar? 50:51

1+ y ago50:51

50:51

Podcast 24 will turn the wheels in your mind as we all jump into 2023 to make this year better than the last. If you are listening to this podcast, there’s a good chance you are already working on the goals you set; why? Because that is what high achievers do. Balanced Warrior’s Chris, Paul, and Mike share what’s on their calendar and how they will…

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The Path to wisdom is reflection…2022’s biggest takeaways 42:32

1+ y ago42:32

42:32

This episode is sure to get the wheels turning in your mind as Mike, Chris, and Paul share their most valuable lessons of 2022. December is an excellent time for reflection, or an evaluation, of how you performed this year. How did you do as a leader, a spouse, a parent, a child, or whatever role you have? How did you do with accomplishing your goa…

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Tame the Darkness and use it to serve you 16:56

1+ y ago16:56

16:56

In this short power podcast, Coach Paul Melella shares how to use some of our Darkside to serve in accomplishing goals. Most of us have at least two different voices in our heads. If you are like most…you have more than just two voices, right? Most have or can experience what I call a "Dark side." It’s the little voice (or maybe it’s a big voice) i…

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The must know difference between motivation and inspiration 12:58

1+ y ago12:58

12:58

In this episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Balanced Warrior Chris Berlow discusses the difference between Motivation and Inspiration and how motivation is temporary, and inspiration is permanent. In life, we need both to achieve any level of success. Inspiration is the audacious goal that excites and scares you simultaneously. It is a mission…

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