The Zen Meathead

Chris Beatie

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#WeRideWhy? with Greg Roth

#WeRideWhy? with Greg Roth

“If somebody keeps telling you you're divided then yeah, you're gonna be divided. But the reality is, the spiritual reality, is we are connected. We're just not aware we are.” Greg Roth is in the studio with Chris and Sarah today. Greg is a cycling enthusiast and documentary film producer. He’s come to share his inspiring journey of healing through cycling in this episode. He reveals how he embraced cycling as a healthy lifestyle choice and how it allowed him to confront and overcome childhood trauma. Inspired by his cycling coaches, the cycling community, and the memory of his mother, Greg was moved to create a documentary to remind people of the tangible and invisible aspects of human connection and how they relate to healing. We invite you to experience the captivating #WeRideWhy? trailer by clicking here. For a more immersive viewing, the complete #WeRideWhy? documentary is available on their official YouTube channel. Stay connected with the documentary on the following social media platforms: Instagram: Weridewhy_documentary Tiktok: Weridewhy_documentary Facebook: WeRideWhy Discover the transformative power of cycling and the significance of supporting the upcoming 2023 Fred Hutch Obliteride. This summer bike ride and 5K event raises funds for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, empowering individuals to contribute to the fight against cancer. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 12th, 2023, in Seattle, WA, and be part of this impactful event. For more information, go tohttps://ridewithgps.com/events/195822-2023-fred-hutch-obliteride. To stay connected with Greg Roth, you can find him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/gregro. Also in this episode: Greg extends his heartfelt appreciation to Fount Cycling, a cycling club that has played a vital role in his personal journey. He also acknowledges his devoted coaches, David 'The Rocket' Richter and Jennifer Wheeler, for their unwavering support and guidance. Tune in to the #WeRideWhy? radio podcast on PodBean and Apple Itunes. An inspiring interview with Veronica Ewers: https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/introducing-veronica-ewers/ The Fred Hutch Cancer Center is a renowned institution dedicated to advancing cancer research and treatment. Explore their initiatives at https://www.fredhutch.org/en.html.

#WeRideWhy? with Greg Roth

#WeRideWhy? with Greg Roth

“If somebody keeps telling you you're divided then yeah, you're gonna be divided. But the reality is, the spiritual reality, is we are connected. We're just not aware we are.” Greg Roth is in the studio with Chris and Sarah today. Greg is a cycling enthusiast and documentary film producer. He’s come to share his inspiring journey of healing through cycling in this episode. He reveals how he embraced cycling as a healthy lifestyle choice and how it allowed him to confront and overcome childhood trauma. Inspired by his cycling coaches, the cycling community, and the memory of his mother, Greg was moved to create a documentary to remind people of the tangible and invisible aspects of human connection and how they relate to healing. We invite you to experience the captivating #WeRideWhy? trailer by clicking here. For a more immersive viewing, the complete #WeRideWhy? documentary is available on their official YouTube channel. Stay connected with the documentary on the following social media platforms: Instagram: Weridewhy_documentary Tiktok: Weridewhy_documentary Facebook: WeRideWhy Discover the transformative power of cycling and the significance of supporting the upcoming 2023 Fred Hutch Obliteride. This summer bike ride and 5K event raises funds for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, empowering individuals to contribute to the fight against cancer. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 12th, 2023, in Seattle, WA, and be part of this impactful event. For more information, go tohttps://ridewithgps.com/events/195822-2023-fred-hutch-obliteride. To stay connected with Greg Roth, you can find him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/gregro. Also in this episode: Greg extends his heartfelt appreciation to Fount Cycling, a cycling club that has played a vital role in his personal journey. He also acknowledges his devoted coaches, David 'The Rocket' Richter and Jennifer Wheeler, for their unwavering support and guidance. Tune in to the #WeRideWhy? radio podcast on PodBean and Apple Itunes. An inspiring interview with Veronica Ewers: https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/introducing-veronica-ewers/ The Fred Hutch Cancer Center is a renowned institution dedicated to advancing cancer research and treatment. Explore their initiatives at https://www.fredhutch.org/en.html.

Cracking Real Estate Code With Nelya Calev

Cracking Real Estate Code With Nelya Calev

“Money is like love; it kills slowly and painfully the one who withholds it, and it enlivens the other who turns it upon his fellow man.” -Kahlil Gibran Financial struggles can be a daunting and stressful experience for anyone. Whether it's due to unexpected expenses, job loss, or mounting debt, financial hardship can have a significant impact on your quality of life. It can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and helplessness as you try to navigate through the challenges of managing finances. Many people struggle to make ends meet and find themselves facing difficult choices such as cutting back on necessities or taking on additional jobs to make ends meet. However, it's important to remember that financial struggles are not insurmountable. With proper planning, budgeting, and support, steps can be taken to overcome these challenges and achieve financial stability. Nelya Calev is in the studio with Chris and Sarah today. She’s an author, realtor and investor, here to share her wonderful personal story and a wealth of financial advice. You can find Nelya’s book, Nothing Held Back, on Amazon. You can connect with Nelya on LinkedIn.

High Rise Hippie with Sammie G.

High Rise Hippie with Sammie G.

“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person that can live in peace with others.” “You have to be accountable. We can victimize ourselves until the cows come home and we all have reasons for our ailments but our reasons are not excuses. The quality of life is a chosen thing.” “If someone is not necessarily in communication with their body, they aren’t necessarily able to advocate for themselves.” There’s a powerful and liberating truth in this world that more and more people are realizing. We can choose our own emotional state and how we react to the world. We can take the high road when faced with annoying or challenging situations. It takes a small shift in mindset to consider that this is possible and the result is a greater sense of self-awareness, self-control, and well-being. Suddenly the world becomes more open and peaceful. Situations that used to be a trigger become opportunities to experience inner strength and unlimited potential. Sammie G. is very clear on what this means to her and she articulates her experiences and wisdom in a way that’s both down-to-earth and elevating. Her expertise and enthusiasm on yoga and how to come to know your self and communicate with your self and your body is sure to inspire you. Chris and Sarah are right on point having come to their own understandings of these things through their own experiences. This conversation is lively and elevated and will give you a wealth of ideas on how to get out of your head and into your body and beyond. Sammie G. Is the High Rise Hippe. She’s a professional ballroom dancer, a licensed aesthetician, registered yoga teacher, trained transcendental meditation instructor, Usui Reiki healer and Ayurvedic nutrition consultant. https://www.thehighrisehippie.com/about Also in this episode: Don’t forget that Chris and Sarah are offering a 3 month health and fitness coaching program, staring in May. Email Chris at chris@thezenmeathead.com to apply for one of 12 coaching spots. Sarah’s Boss Lady Power Spotify playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4a5XUQVLWmUGEWddYq5bov?si=4b807762d1f241c5

Pure Grit Performance with Morgan & Kawika Jarman

Pure Grit Performance with Morgan & Kawika Jarman

“Grit is passion and perseverance for long term goals.” Getting in shape, as it turns out, is not magic. It’s a mathematical equation that when applied with intention and consistency delivers reliable and reproducible results. Anyone can do this with the right mindset and education and that’s exactly what our guests Morgan and Kawika Jarman are here to talk about today. Morgan is a professional health and fitness coach who helps guide people to the crux of what inspires them to make positive change in their lives and health. As an expert, she knows how to see the bigger picture of each person’s health and how to steer clear of the mess of misguided nutrition advice we’re all exposed to on social media. This bigger picture view of your health sets you up for a much higher level of sustainable performance, confidence, and overall health. Morgan was a professional trainer at Pro Club, Seattle for 10 years. She then went her own way and founded Pure Grit Performance to take her ability to improve people’s lives to the next level. Pure Grit Performance is club for everyone, from people just getting started, living with or recovering from chronic illness, elite athletes, first responders, the elderly and children. https://www.puregritperformance.com Also mentioned in this episode: Real Papa Swolio

Fearproof Me With JR Covey

Fearproof Me With JR Covey

“Failure is only a failure if you didn’t learn anything from it.” “The problem isn’t that you stumbled, the problem is when you stop making the call that you want to be better.” “We did have to go through some real pain, some real ugly horrible times, but it’s so worth it.” Life experience is the greatest teacher. On the subject of fear and transformation, today’s guest is an expert. JR Covey was suddenly taken to the threshold of faith and transformation while drunk with a friend in a bar. With a pocket full of elicit drugs, JR began his journey toward a more principled life and ultimately toward facing everyone’s worst enemy: fear. He left his old ways behind and went back to school to become a Psychologist. Fear comes in many forms and JR has dedicated his life to helping people get to the root of their fears and overcome them. He founded the program Fearproof to help people navigate the obscurity that fear creates in the mind and that holds people back from truly living. He and his wife have been operating Fearproof since 2015. “Our goal is to help people recognize, they have authority over the stories they tell themselves. And if the story you’re telling yourself isn’t benefitting you, change the story.” They've taken Fearproof from America to Europe. They’ve also contributed to efforts to rescue girls out of human trafficking. To learn more about JR and Fearproof or to set a no-obligation appointment, go to https://www.fearproof.me/. If you want to see live-action Chris and Sarah talking with JR, you can watch this episode, our first recorded video podcast, on the Zen Meathead YouTube channel!

Jeremy Sackett - Evolution of A Coach

Jeremy Sackett - Evolution of A Coach

"Success is 90% mindset.” -Marie Kondo “If you don't take care of your body at a certain point it will fail. And you will have fewer years, you will be in more pain, it affects everything. It doesn't have to be that way and you don't have to be extreme. You don't have to do all the hardcore diets. You don't have to do all the hardcore exercises. You just gotta start and you gotta be willing to say, I will not quit. I will continue. I'll find my jam and you will find your jam.” - Jeremy Sackett Today, Chris and Sarah are joined by their good friend and fitness coach, Jeremy Sackett. The three take fitness seriously but it’s more than just lifting weights and looking good. To cultivate the body you have to cultivate the mind, so being clear on your motivations and overall mindset will help you take your lifting and your health to the next level, and in a way that you can maintain for years to come. Jeremy is a fitness coach Pro Club in Bellevue, Washington. In this episode we’re discussing gym culture, personal motivation, and workout routines—we have an exciting and possibly life changing journey ahead of us. To learn more about the amazing Pro Club, go to https://www.proclub.com/club. Also in this episode: Spark Joy by Marie Kondo https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Your-Best-Life/dp/1529148456

Daring To Be Different with Raji Raj

Daring To Be Different with Raji Raj

On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Raji Rajagopalan (Raji Raj) where they have an exciting conversation on the topics of her new novel, Daring to be Different: Stories and Tips from a Women Leader in Tech—where Raji shares her experiences with public speaking and common workplace problems. This episode will be focused on the skills and advice Raji has gained over the years working with Microsoft and being a leader in the tech industry. Raji brings a lot of wisdom to the Zen Meathead Podcast and even has some interesting questions for Chris and Sarah. Join us for another wonderful episode of Zen Meathead. Foot Notes: To learn more about Raji Raj or to book her for your corporate speaking event, go to her webpage at https://www.rajiraj.com/. You can find her new book, Daring to be Different: Stories and Tips from a Women Leader in Tech, on Amazon, or on her website at https://www.rajiraj.com/daring. Raji is launching Daring to be Different at the Side Hustle Bar in Kirkland, Washington on the 18th of February. You can learn more about the event here. Also mentioned in this episode: Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Pornography Addiction with Kaje Thomas

Pornography Addiction with Kaje Thomas

“Lead with love; rise above.” On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Kaje Thomas, life coach, addictions expert and founder of Full Circle Life Coaching. Our conversation today touches on the topics of pornography addiction and masturbation. Framing pornography as an addiction can be considered a controversial stance within the science community and society at large. Chris, Sarah, and Kaje discuss the possible ramifications of this addiction on one’s mental, physical, and social well-being. Internet pornography can especially cause issues for young people. The same with society as a whole. The effect on our expectations created by what we see in pornography, and how we project those ideas on our relationships and sexual partners are also topics covered in the episode. To learn more about Kaje Thomas or to hire her for a private or couples coaching session, go to NoBullshitLifeCoaching.com.

Spiralling Up with Jennifer MacNiven

Spiralling Up with Jennifer MacNiven

“Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” - Henry David Thoreau On today’s episode, Chris and Sarah are joined by Jennifer MacNiven; a visionary photographer, world traveller, and author. For this episode we cover many topics ranging from world travel, yoga, self discovery, mental health, making positive changes, and ‘the journey’… the effect of Ayahuasca on the mind and soul. In this episode you’ll find educational and inspirational conversation for taking steps out of your comfort zone and making meaningful changes in your life. Foot Notes: Jennifer MacNiven Go to https://www.jennifermacniven.com to learn more about Jennifer. You can find Jen’s book, Mind, Body, Soulmate: Successful, single and still looking? For Kindle on Amazon. https://a.co/d/gL1hErD Find more information about the United Stands Yoga Federation at https://www.usayoga.org.

Introduction to Longevity Medicine with Dr. Robert Martinez

Introduction to Longevity Medicine with Dr. Robert Martinez

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit ” -Will Durant On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Doctor Robert Martinez with an exciting conversation on the topics of Holistic Medicine and the possibilities of Psychedelics. Holistic Medicine is a modern approach to healing that focuses on the whole person; not just the physical form, but also the mind, spirit, and emotions. The purpose being to find a balance in the body’s emotional and physical state that will improve overall health and wellness. Holistic medicine uses all forms of health care to treat the mind and body, including conventional medication and a variety of alternative therapies. Foot Notes: Internal Family Systems Richard C. Schwartz https://ifs-institute.com Dr. Charles Grob https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/psychedelic-insights-researchers-grob/ No Bad Parts https://ifs-institute.com/nobadparts No Bad Parts Book https://www.amazon.com/No-Bad-Parts-Restoring-Wholeness/dp/1683646681/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=no+bad+parts&qid=1671040175&sr=8-1 Sam Harris https://www.samharris.org Movie: Saving Private Ryan (1998) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120815/ Tony Robbins https://www.tonyrobbins.com Book: Secret Chief Revealed by Leo Jeff https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Chief-Revealed-Revised-Conversations/dp/B09RFY9VY5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JPAY9G0XY535&keywords=Secret+Chief+Revealed&qid=1671040734&sprefix=secret+chief+revealed%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

Life Change With Lori Prutsman

Life Change With Lori Prutsman

“You’ll never become who you want to be if you’re still attached to who you’ve been .” Welcome to Zen Meathead’s inaugural episode in our new recording studio, life change is the focus in today’s episode. Change can be a difficult task for even the strongest of individuals. In this episode, Chris is talking with his wife Sarah and Human Development Coach Lori Prutsman. Lori shares her knowledge on the struggles of making life changes and the skill sets needed to succeed. Our inner voice can sometimes be our harshest critic, but don't give up friends. To learn more about Lori or to hire her as a coach, go to https://loriprutsman.com/. Sign up to receive a weekly Sunday 'pre-burnout' email with tips to on how to slow down and ground yourself before starting another week. You can also find Lori at the following links: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram @SeattleBurnoutCoach Also mentioned in this episode: Song: Look Up, by Joy Oladokun. Sarah's Spotify playlist: Boss Lady Power

You Are What You Eat with Corrin Kalinich

You Are What You Eat with Corrin Kalinich

“Science advances one funeral at a time .” - Max Planck In today’s episode, dieting and food take the centre stage. Food is a universal need for all life, and dieting is a social construct created by humanities obsession with being physically acceptable by todays beauty and health standards. The internet contributes by causing an influx of misinformation about dieting and the impact that food has on our health. Today, Chris is talking with his wife Sarah and Dietitian, Corrin Kalinich from The Pro Club. Corrin shares her knowledge and advice on food, dieting, meal patterns, healthy lifestyles, and lesser known information such as the Three Core Macros. You only get one meat vehicle in this life, so listen in for another fantastic episode. The Pro Club Gym - Bellevue Washington

Getting Fit with Mrs. Meathead

Getting Fit with Mrs. Meathead

“If the core of your foundation is in disrepair, it’s hard to be your best intellectual self.” In today’s episode, fitness and Sarah’s success story takes the front row with the assistance of our guest Dean. Fitness is a core driver for our daily lives. Finding the motivation, navigating gym culture and social media can be a taxing endeavour. Mental fortitude can be as much of a challenge as running that extra mile and making a change. Today, Chris is talking with his wife Sarah and fitness trainer, Dean from The Pro Club. Sarah shares her amazing success story. She talks about her physical change and hard work; the perseverance that was required to succeed. Dean is along for the ride with 24 years of professional fitness experience, a plethora of wisdom and of course fitness advice. The Pro Club Gym - Bellevue Washington https://www.proclub.com/club

Psychonautics Explained with Ben

Psychonautics Explained with Ben

“Anything you’re not changing, you’re choosing.” “Tectonic shifts in my consciousness…My ideas about how the world and the universe work were breaking apart...they were doing that because they don’t work…a release from this prison in my own mind.” In todays episode we explore psychedelics as medicine. It’s too easy to accumulate notions of yourself and the world that don’t serve you and that can even make you sick and it takes a guided journey to uncover these things in your conscious and subconscious mind. Psychonautics is the use of entheogen plant medicine and other psychedelics as guides to navigate the depths of your heart and mind with the aim of initiating transformation. For many it is a spiritual experience that opens a person to the less tangible aspects of being human. Today Chris is talking to Ben. Ben is more than equipped to give us great insight into the world of psychonautics, its benefits and how to navigate this path safely. They discuss, spirituality and psychology, intuition, healing, the entheogens; Kambo (frog poison), Ayahuasca, Sananga, and psilocybin, as well as MDMA. Ben has established a Church Of Daime with his wife, where they combine the plant medicine, Ayahuasca, with Christian song and prayer. As an extension to his spiritual work, and inspired by the work of the Mankind Project, Ben has created a six month program to help guide men through powerful transformation, to push past boundaries and build trust using men’s work principles and entheogens. Resources: Movie: Heal on Amazon Movie: How To Change Your Mind on Netflix The Mankind Project Men’s work with Tony Rezac

Rights Of Passage & The Mature Masculine with Tony Rezac

Rights Of Passage & The Mature Masculine with Tony Rezac

Today we chat with fellow men's group worker, published author, motivational speaker and body worker Tony Rezac. You'll be hard pressed to find another individual with more passion around helping elevate the frequency of men in todays society! In the late 80s, it was becoming clear that men, especially young men, weren’t showing up in the world the way that men traditionally would. There was no defining moment where a boy was made to acknowledge the end of his childhood and the beginning of his manhood and the responsibilities that come with it. Instead, men could spend decades being dragged around by their emotions, hurting themselves and their families and even their communities. The mankind project was formed to address this by creating powerful opportunities for men and boys to cross the threshold into a more mature masculinity. Tony hosts his own podcast show called Basecamp For Men, where he and his guests talk about healthy masculinity, consciousness and myth, extraterrestrials, and deep discussions on some of the narratives out there that are shaping, or trying to shape our future, for better or worse. https://www.basecampformen.com Also mentioned: Joseph Campbell https://www.jcf.org/about-joseph-campbell/ Mankind Project https://mankindproject.org Sacred Sons https://www.sacredsons.com Iron John by Robert Bly: https://www.amazon.com/Iron-John-Book-About-Men/dp/0306813769 Fire In The Belly by Sam Keen: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Belly-Being-Sam-Keen/dp/0553351370 podcastguests.com

Second Chances with Dwaine Casmey

Second Chances with Dwaine Casmey

The conversation and the original music in this episode is a journey that will probably change your world view. Dwaine Casmey has been ‘there and back again’, more than once, and the fact that he’s here today to tell us the story, all laid back and in good humour, is testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit. The details are in the conversation but what stands out is Dwaine’s resolve to believe in himself, despite every opportunity to give up hope. Dwaine has proven to us all that people can truly change. It starts in your mind. If you want change, believe it can happen and only choose the thoughts that will get you there. Dwaine has written his autobiography called Roller Coaster Hill. You can find it on Amazon.

Imposter Syndrome with Dona Sarkar

Imposter Syndrome with Dona Sarkar

“Running into imposter syndrome and overcoming that thing will make you so much more competent.” “We’re more tormented by the things we didn’t try that we really wanted to, than the things that we tried that we didn’t like.” As the leader of Microsoft’s Insider Program, author of 8 or 9 books (she’s not sure), and creator and designer of the Prima Dona fashion line (#DoTheThing), Dona Sarkar doesn’t seem like she’s ever experienced the imposter syndrome. But she’s here to share how she started as an imposter in all three of her careers and it was through that process that she found the mindset she needed to manifest her reality. Some of Dona’s coaching includes: The ‘try five times’ rule.Graduate instead of quit.Be your own best cheerleader.Stagger your success.Your jealousy probably isn’t justified.Follow your curiosity and don’t scared to experiment. Dona is the leader of Microsoft’s Insider program, where millions of Windows enthusiasts preview and give feedback to Microsoft engineers, shaping future releases. Through her curiosity and experimentation, she discovered a unique entrepreneurial opportunity that created 1000 jobs in Kenya and 800 in Lagos with Microsoft offices being built in both locations. For. More information about Dona at Microsoft, go to https://news.microsoft.com/stories/people/dona-sarkar.html. And to learn more about Dona the author, entrepreneur, and fashion designer, go to https://donasarkar.com, https://primadonastudios.com, https://donasarkar.com/my-books.

Hippy Dippy with Eric Fernandez

Hippy Dippy with Eric Fernandez

This inaugural episode establishes The Zen Meathead podcast as a veritable source of lively, unscripted, grounded and mind-opening conversations that will bridge the gap and demystify the broad spectrum of spirituality for the average person. Your host, Chris Beatie, is joined by his wife, Sarah Beatie, his longtime friend, and today's special guest; Chris's very own spiritual coach, Eric Fernandez. They dive deep into Chris's own process of going from meathead to spiritual warrior and the impact that's had on Chris's marriage and family life. We touch on yoga, energy work, balance, cultivation, intuition, astrology, controlling emotions and thoughts for optimal living, relationship alchemy and the power of the masculine/feminine relationship, among many other topics that can help you find your way toward your own true fulfillment.