Endless Pursuit Podcast

After spending the last six months taking a GLP-1 myself, I wanted to share some of the biggest things I learned from the experience.

Even after 10+ years in the fitness industry and working with plenty of clients taking these medications, there were things that surprised me, things that reinforced what I already believed, and some major concerns I have with how people are using them.

GLP-1s can be an incredibly valuable tool for the right person, but they're not the entire solution. You still need to fuel your body, build strength, manage your stress...

How many times have you told yourself, "I'll start when things slow down"?

After this project. After the holidays. When work gets less crazy. When you finally have more time.

But what if life doesn't slow down?

In this episode, we're talking about why waiting for the perfect time to prioritize your health might be keeping you stuck, how to recognize when timing is a legitimate concern versus an excuse, and how to start making progress even when life is already full.

Interested...

You can go to the gym 3–4 times a week, work hard, and still struggle to build muscle or get stronger.

Why? Because there's a big difference between doing random workouts and following an actual training program.

In this episode, we're breaking down how to structure your workouts to actually get results, without spending hours in the gym or constantly changing your routine.

We cover:

- How many days a week you actually need to lift weights

- How many sets and reps you should be doing to build muscle

We had an entirely different episode planned for today... then technical difficulties happened, our plans changed, and we had to call an audible.

Which ironically turned into the perfect topic for this episode 😂

Because life does the exact same thing to your health and fitness routine when work gets crazy, you're traveling, or something unexpected comes up.

So what do you do when Plan A isn't happening?

In this episode, we talk about creating a "floor" for your habits and having backup options you can fall back on when life gets cha...

Everyone wants to know the best workout, supplement, recovery tool, or new strategy that will take their results to the next level.

But most people are overlooking the things that actually move the needle the most.

In this episode, we break down why the simple basics have such a massive impact on your strength, muscle growth, fat loss, recovery, energy, and overall health.

We also talk about why these habits work together, how small improvements compound over time, and why you shouldn't be trying to optimize the...

We made it to 100 episodes of The Endless Pursuit.

For this one, we're looking back at where the podcast started, how much we've changed along the way, and some of the biggest lessons we've learned through coaching, our own lives, and 100 conversations about health, growth, and becoming better.

We talk about how our definition of health has expanded far beyond workouts and nutrition, why consistency will always beat perfection, and why the deeper work behind your behaviors is often the work that matters most.

We also share...

In this episode, we're breaking down emotional eating and why it's usually not a lack of discipline around food.

If you find yourself eating when you're stressed, anxious, bored, overwhelmed, or exhausted, food may have become a way to cope, find comfort, or simply shut your brain off for a few minutes.

We break down how to recognize what's actually driving the behavior, how to interrupt the pattern, and how to build healthier ways to handle what you're feeling instead.

At the core, you need to understand...

In this episode, we're breaking down one of the biggest reasons people struggle to stay consistent with their health and fitness: all-or-nothing thinking.

You miss one workout and suddenly the whole week feels ruined.

You eat more than planned Friday night and decide you'll start over Monday.

You have one bad weigh-in and convince yourself nothing is working.

The real problem is that you haven't learned how to be imperfect and keep going.

We break down how perfectionism actually makes you less consistent, how to stop compensating after you "...

In this episode, we're joined by our client Tim Schippmann, who has spent his life saying yes to experiences most people leave on their someday list.

He's run marathons, completed Ironmans, biked across the United States, climbed the equivalent of Mount Everest, traveled the world, and raised three kids who are now chasing adventures of their own.

But this episode isn't really about doing crazy endurance feats... it's more about what being healthy gives you access to.

We talk about how taking care of his body has...

In this episode, we're using The Biggest Loser as a case study for what actually creates lasting weight loss and what doesn't.

The show produced some incredible transformations, but many contestants eventually regained the weight. So what can we learn from it?

We break down three of the biggest problems: using shame and self-hate as motivation, chasing extreme results that aren't sustainable, and creating an environment where losing weight is easy without teaching people how to maintain those habits in real life.

Because losing weight isn't the...

In this episode, we're talking about something that has a much bigger impact on your health than most people realize: boundaries.

Because most people already know they should work out, eat better, and get more sleep.

The problem is that they haven't actually protected the time, energy, and space in their life to do those things.

We talk about what it looks like when work, relationships, your phone, social obligations, and everyone else's needs constantly get access to you — while your own health gets whatever is left over.

We also dive in...

Whether it's grabbing a glass of wine after work, scrolling before bed, emotionally eating when you're stressed, or starting over every Monday, most habits aren't a lack of discipline—they're patterns you've been reinforcing for years.

In this episode, we dive into why breaking habits feels so difficult, how your daily routines become automatic, and why simply relying on willpower almost never works.

More importantly, we discuss practical ways to interrupt those patterns and begin building healthier ones that actually last.

If you've ever felt like you're stuck repeating the same cycle despite kn...

In this episode, we're joined by orthopedic surgeon and performance medicine physician Dr. Edwin Spencer to break down one of the biggest topics in health right now: peptides. We separate the science from the hype, discuss where peptides may actually be beneficial, and why they're never a replacement for the fundamentals of nutrition, exercise, and healthy habits.

We cover:

In this episode, we're diving into something we believe is at the root of almost every health and fitness transformation: the inner work.

Because for most people, the biggest obstacle isn't a lack of knowledge. It's the deeper beliefs, patterns, and identities that keep pulling them back into the same cycles.

We talk about why emotional eating, perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of failure, tying your worth to achievement, and constantly staying busy aren't just mindset issues—they become fitness issues.

Until those patterns change, no workout program or meal plan will ever stick for lo...

In this episode, we're joined by functional nutritional therapy practitioner, personal trainer, and Boston Marathon qualifier Krystal Goodman to talk about what it really takes to build a healthy lifestyle that lasts.

From qualifying for the Boston Marathon on just her second attempt to helping busy adults simplify nutrition and fitness, Krystal shares the mindset, habits, and strategies that have helped both her and her clients succeed without chasing perfection.

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We’re cutting through the noise around one of the biggest topics in health and fitness right now: GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. We discuss what they actually do, who they may be appropriate for, and why there’s so much confusion surrounding them.

More importantly, we talk about why GLP-1s are a tool—not a magic solution.

Yes, they can be incredibly effective for weight loss and appetite regulation. But without building the right habits alongside them, many people end up losing muscle, regaining the weight, or never...

In this episode, we’re diving into a different side of health and fitness: the spiritual side.

We talk about what Scripture teaches us about discipline, rest, identity, and the way we pursue our goals.

Because so many of us spend our lives chasing the next “gold medal” that looks like the weight loss goal, six pack, the promotion or the next achievement.

But what happens when you finally get there… and realize it doesn’t fix everything?

We dive into why external achievemen...

In this episode, we're keeping things casual and catching you up on what's been going on behind the scenes.

We talk about everything from our recent vacations and where we're at in our own fitness journeys to the stress we've been navigating lately and how pulling back instead of pushing harder has actually been one of the biggest lessons this season.

Along the way, we share some client wins, behind-the-scenes updates, and the conversations we've been having lately that have shaped how we're thinking about health, purpose, and personal growth.

Getting injured doesn't mean your health journey has to stop - but for most people, that's exactly what happens.

One of the most common things we hear from everyone is: "I can't do anything right now because I'm injured."

In this episode, we break down exactly what to focus on when you're injured, how to train around an injury instead of through it, why rehab deserves the same intentionality as your training, and the all-or-nothing mindset that costs people months of progress every single time.

If you're currently dealing with an injury, recovering...

"I just have too much going on right now."

"When things calm down, I'll go all in."

Sound familiar?

In this episode of the Endless Pursuit Podcast, we tackle one of the most common things they hear from people who want to change their health and fitness - and one of the most misunderstood mindsets holding them back.

The truth is, the perfect time to start is never coming. And the all-or-nothing mentality that sounds like motivation is actually the thing keeping most people stuck in the same cycles...

In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest reasons people feel like they're constantly starting over with their health and fitness.

Most people do fine when life is structured. The challenge comes when weekends, travel, busy work seasons, vacations, and unexpected life events disrupt the routine.

We break down why this usually isn't a discipline problem—it's an adaptation problem.

We discuss how to stay consistent when life gets less predictable, why anchor habits matter more than perfect routines, how a few minutes of planning ca...

Most people think tracking food creates stress.

We’d argue the opposite.

Because when you don't have a plan, you're constantly thinking about food.

"What should I eat?"

"Can I fit this in?"

"Did I already eat too much?"

"Why isn't my body changing?"

You end up spending the entire day making decisions.

This episode is all about why taking five minutes to plan and track your food can actually create more freedom, no...

In this episode, we’re diving into a hot take:

More people need to overtrain.

Now before everyone freaks out, we’re not saying train seven days a week, ignore recovery, and destroy yourself in the gym.

But the reality is that most people stop when things get uncomfortable—not when they’ve actually reached their limits. You need to know the limits to be able to truly listen to your body.

We break down the difference between training hard and simply feeling like you’re trainin...

In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the biggest nutrition and fitness myths that somehow still exist - even though many of them have been disproven for years. From brown rice to fruit to fats and creatine.

We talk through where these myths came from, what’s actually true, and why so many people stay stuck because they focus on tiny details while ignoring the things that actually move the needle.

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In this episode, we’re keeping things a little more casual and doing a quick catch-up on what’s been going on lately.

One of the most frustrating places to be in your fitness journey: feeling like you’re doing everything right but not seeing progress.

You’re going to the gym, trying to eat well, putting in effort… and still stuck.

We break down the fool proof way to bust through any plateau (if you really are in one 😉) and the top 5 questions you need to ask yourself to ensure consistent progress.

Because most plateaus aren’t random… they’re feedback. And if you know how to read that feedback, you c...

Everyone talks about protein. Almost no one talks about fiber.

But fiber might be one of the biggest missing pieces behind cravings, low energy, poor digestion, and stalled fat loss.

In this episode, we break down why fiber is so overlooked, what it actually does in the body, and why getting enough can improve everything from satiety and blood sugar regulation to gut health and long-term longevity.

Plus if this convo made you realize your gut health, digestion, or energy might need support…

We...

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Bostick—a coach whose journey into fitness wasn’t just about getting in shape… it was about rebuilding his life.

After transitioning out of sports, Ben faced a loss of structure and identity that many high-performing men experience—but rarely talk about. What followed was a period of struggle, including leaning on alcohol, before ultimately finding the gym as a turning point.

But what makes this conversation different is where it goes from there.

Ben shares how fitness evolved from an...

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This episode is a breakdown of Mackenzie’s recent trip to Japan—and the biggest lessons it revealed about movement, health, and lifestyle.

From walking 25–30k steps a day to seeing how seamlessly health is built into daily life, this episode highlights the gap between what most people know they should do… and what their environment actually supports.

We also dive into how travel, stress, and busy seasons test your routine—and why th...

This episode is a little more laid-back — just a real catch-up on what’s been going on in our lives lately.

Mackenzie shares some behind-the-scenes on her recent Japan trip, what she learned from being out of routine, and how it’s shifted her perspective on movement, structure, and balance.

We also talk through some of the stress she’s been navigating lately — and how that’s impacted routines, energy, and mindset.

Because the reality is, even when you “know what to do,” life still happens. Travel, stress, and busy...

When people start focusing on their health, they usually think about things like workouts, nutrition, and supplements.

But one of the most overlooked factors is sleep timing and consistency.

A lot of people assume sleep is just about getting enough hours. But when you go to bed and wake up can matter just as much as how long you sleep.

Your body runs on a circadian rhythm - an internal clock that regulates things like energy levels, hormone production, digestion, and metabolism. And that clock works best...

One of the most common things we hear from clients is:

“I struggle to get enough protein.”

But the truth is, hitting your protein target doesn’t require elaborate meals, complicated recipes, or hours of meal prep.

In this episode, we break down 10 simple, fast ways to get around 40–50 grams of protein in a meal using foods you probably already have access to.

The goal isn’t perfection or fancy meals. It’s having easy options you can rotate through when life is busy, you’re...

You eat well all day. You’re structured. You’re disciplined.

Then nighttime hits… and everything falls apart. And you wake up frustrated, wondering why consistency feels impossible.

In this episode, we break down the real drivers behind nighttime overeating and how to fix the root causes instead of fighting the symptom.

When you zoom out, nighttime eating usually traces back to four things:

• Under-fueling

• Stress

• Fatigue

• Emotional depletion

You’re not broken. You’re dysregulated. Fix...

Morning and evening routines sound simple, but they can completely change how your days feel.

In this episode, we break down how routines influence your stress levels, energy, discipline, and overall consistency. We also walk through our current morning and evening routines, how they’ve evolved over time, and why routines don’t need to be complicated to be effective.

This isn’t about building a 17-step “perfect” morning routine. It’s about creating a few simple anchors in your day that stabilize your mind, energy, and decision-making.

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Today we’re sitting down with someone who’s had a massive impact on Mackenzie's life over the past few years, Kevin Clavier.

Kevin is someone who doesn’t just talk about growth — he lives it. The kind of person who reinvents himself intentionally, questions everything, and refuses to stay stuck in an old identity.

We talk about the uncomfortable part of growth — the pushback, the identity shift, the people who try to keep you in who you used to be.

And we unpack what it really takes to b...

Anxiety is something both of us have walked through in different seasons. And if we’re honest, most of the people listening probably have too.

But this episode isn’t about eliminating anxiety forever. It’s about changing the way you respond to it.

We talk about the shift from seeing anxiety as a curse to seeing it as information — a signal that something is off, out of alignment, or asking you to grow.

We also share personal examples — navigating health setbacks, boundaries, stress, control, and the refining s...

This episode is a little different.

Over the past year, I’ve shared more openly about my faith — and I’ve had a lot of you ask for more context. So today, we’re pulling back the curtain and talking about our journeys.

This isn’t us telling you what to believe. It’s simply us sharing where we started, what we wrestled with, what shifted, and what faith looks like in our daily lives now.

Thanks for being here and growing with us! Share this with someone who...

Today we talk about the idea that it’s never too late to take ownership of your health — and that a lot of the aches, pain, and decline people chalk up to ‘just getting older’… might not actually be inevitable.

Our guest is Mimi Morgan - and her story is incredible.

Mimi is a fitness & movement practitioner, survivor, and inspiration who’s transformed her health in her late 60s and early 70s through unconventional means.

She’s documented overcoming severe chronic illness, including Parkinsons, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, and serious in...

We don’t hear calorie cycling talked about very often.

In reality, it can be a great tool. And like any tool, it can be really effective in the right context… or completely backfire if it’s used the wrong way.

In this episode, we break down what calorie cycling actually is, why people are drawn to it, when it can be genuinely helpful, and when it just adds unnecessary complexity or leads to overeating and inconsistency.

And if you feel stuck and don’t know what to adjus...

Growth doesn’t just come from wins - it comes from the things that didn’t go as planned.

A lot of people talk about all the wins and great things, but I think it's also important to show the full picture, because we all go through it.

So in this episode, we get real about some of our biggest "failures" from 2025 — the moments that cost us energy, peace, health, or momentum — and what they taught us.

We talk about why failure isn’t something to fear or avoid...