ICONversations Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:02:07 -0500 https://iconversations.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 ICONversations yes b7929eda-3406-570f-ac57-24c8ed62273a Daniel Stull episodic false Bodybuilding and lifestyle coaches Dan, Lisa, and Austen discuss all things health, life, fitness, contest prep, and whatever else happens to be on their minds. From your gut health to your goals, this podcast is going to help level up your overall performance and standard of living. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Daniel Stull https://storage.buzzsprout.com/09ugeb5zh0tmsspw6siin38lx3j3?.jpg ICONversations Episode 86: The Champion Mentality with Marof Montanary Episode 86: The Champion Mentality with Marof Montanary In today's special episode we bring on our very first special guest! IFBB Classic Physique Pro Marof Montanary joins us in the studio just days before his next competition. We made the most of this special opportunity to dive into the mind of an elite high-level competitor. How does he approach competition? What do his goal setting habits look like? When we zoom in on his daily process you are able to takeaway massive value into what your day-to-day routine should look like in order to achieve greatness. This is a stellar conversation with an incredible athlete and human being. Be sure to share this one with those you want to see win!

]]> In today's special episode we bring on our very first special guest! IFBB Classic Physique Pro Marof Montanary joins us in the studio just days before his next competition. We made the most of this special opportunity to dive into the mind of an elite high-level competitor. How does he approach competition? What do his goal setting habits look like? When we zoom in on his daily process you are able to takeaway massive value into what your day-to-day routine should look like in order to achieve greatness. This is a stellar conversation with an incredible athlete and human being. Be sure to share this one with those you want to see win!

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17506267 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2446 full false Episode 85: Talkin' bout sex Episode 85: Talkin' bout sex In today's spicy episode your favorite group of coaches discuss how your fitness level affects your sexual health. How important is it to have a healthy libido? What hormones most heavily influence this? And of course, what can one do to improve their sexual health and performance? All of these questions and more are covered for you. Be sure to share this one with your loved ones and thank you for supporting this movement!

]]> In today's spicy episode your favorite group of coaches discuss how your fitness level affects your sexual health. How important is it to have a healthy libido? What hormones most heavily influence this? And of course, what can one do to improve their sexual health and performance? All of these questions and more are covered for you. Be sure to share this one with your loved ones and thank you for supporting this movement!

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17424060 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2374 full false Episode 84: Dad Bods and Body Goals Episode 84: Dad Bods and Body Goals In today's episode we take a deep dive into where our body compositions and standards come from and what may be influencing these standards. 

Is staying shredded sustainable? What are the downsides of this mentality and approach? Can you be healthy at any size? And why the heck have dad bods become so popular?! Along with answering these questions, we also cover the impact social media has had on our self image, and the difference between being healthy and being lean. 

]]> In today's episode we take a deep dive into where our body compositions and standards come from and what may be influencing these standards. 

Is staying shredded sustainable? What are the downsides of this mentality and approach? Can you be healthy at any size? And why the heck have dad bods become so popular?! Along with answering these questions, we also cover the impact social media has had on our self image, and the difference between being healthy and being lean. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17384046 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2093 full false Episode 83: Gut health and diet culture Episode 83: Gut health and diet culture In today's enlightening episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan answer some of your most frequent questions around healing your gut, fasting, and getting back on track. From discussing which gut health trends are actually legit vs. which ones are just a trendy fad, to explaining which individuals would benefit from fasting and who should completely stay away from it. This one is sure to help you improve no matter where you are currently at. As always be sure to share this with your loved ones and thank you for supporting this movement. 

]]> In today's enlightening episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan answer some of your most frequent questions around healing your gut, fasting, and getting back on track. From discussing which gut health trends are actually legit vs. which ones are just a trendy fad, to explaining which individuals would benefit from fasting and who should completely stay away from it. This one is sure to help you improve no matter where you are currently at. As always be sure to share this with your loved ones and thank you for supporting this movement. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17384078 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2064 full false Episode 82: Natty or not, controlling cravings, and should you be having cheat meals? Episode 82: Natty or not, controlling cravings, and should you be having cheat meals? This Q&A episode features all three of your favorite coaches answering the questions you have been asking us. How can you curb your constant cravings and why are you having them? Do SARMs and peptides still count as being natty? Why and how do we structure cheat meals into our athlete programs? These questions and more are covered in this highly entertaining episode. Be sure to share this one with your friends and let's keep leaving the world a better place than we found it.

]]> This Q&A episode features all three of your favorite coaches answering the questions you have been asking us. How can you curb your constant cravings and why are you having them? Do SARMs and peptides still count as being natty? Why and how do we structure cheat meals into our athlete programs? These questions and more are covered in this highly entertaining episode. Be sure to share this one with your friends and let's keep leaving the world a better place than we found it.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17302314 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2979 full false Episode 81: The Cortisol Crisis Episode 81: The Cortisol Crisis This episode is all about cortisol. We call it the stress hormone but it is also responsible for so many positives we experience! What are the benefits of cortisol? What are symptoms and causes of chronically elevated cortisol? We answer these questions and so much more. Be sure to have your notepads ready because this one is dense with good info!

]]> This episode is all about cortisol. We call it the stress hormone but it is also responsible for so many positives we experience! What are the benefits of cortisol? What are symptoms and causes of chronically elevated cortisol? We answer these questions and so much more. Be sure to have your notepads ready because this one is dense with good info!

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17302304 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2790 full false Episode 80: Redefining Strength Episode 80: Redefining Strength What does true strength look like to you? In this episode we dive deep into what characteristics a truly strong individual carries. 

We also spend some time discussing the Liver King, hills we would die on, overrated country music stars, infuriating text responses, and horoscopes! Needless to say there is nonstop entertainment provided here so be sure to share this one with your people. 

]]> What does true strength look like to you? In this episode we dive deep into what characteristics a truly strong individual carries. 

We also spend some time discussing the Liver King, hills we would die on, overrated country music stars, infuriating text responses, and horoscopes! Needless to say there is nonstop entertainment provided here so be sure to share this one with your people. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17228699 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2631 full false Episode 79: Creating a Cult...ure Episode 79: Creating a Cult...ure This episode is all about how you can create a winning culture. Whether you are responsible for leading a team, a family, or just yourself, this episode is packed with value on how you can leave everyone and everything better than how you found them. We break down what it means to have a winning culture and the 5 pillars to build it upon. 

]]> This episode is all about how you can create a winning culture. Whether you are responsible for leading a team, a family, or just yourself, this episode is packed with value on how you can leave everyone and everything better than how you found them. We break down what it means to have a winning culture and the 5 pillars to build it upon. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17228672 Mon, 26 May 2025 23:00:00 -0500 3214 full false Episode 78: HIconversations super hero physiques and pro predictions Episode 78: HIconversations super hero physiques and pro predictions In today's HIconversation, Coach Austen and Coach Dan dive into how many of today's stars and superheroes would do on the bodybuilding stage. They also give their predictions to the Pittsburgh Pro placings. This highly entertaining dialogue will take you on a journey from the action hero era of movies all the way to whether or not pro athletes we see today are enhanced. Buckle up. 

Thank you so much for supporting us and this show! Please be sure to share this with your friends and help us keep growing. Now go leave everyone and everything better than how you found them. 

]]> In today's HIconversation, Coach Austen and Coach Dan dive into how many of today's stars and superheroes would do on the bodybuilding stage. They also give their predictions to the Pittsburgh Pro placings. This highly entertaining dialogue will take you on a journey from the action hero era of movies all the way to whether or not pro athletes we see today are enhanced. Buckle up. 

Thank you so much for supporting us and this show! Please be sure to share this with your friends and help us keep growing. Now go leave everyone and everything better than how you found them. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17146801 Mon, 19 May 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2682 full false Episode 77: Burn the boats Episode 77: Burn the boats Should you have a plan B? Are you really giving it your all to reach your goals? Today we dive into what it looks like to fully commit to becoming your greatest self and why so many people miss the mark on this.

This episode is going to challenge you and force you to get better. Have your notepads ready. 

]]> Should you have a plan B? Are you really giving it your all to reach your goals? Today we dive into what it looks like to fully commit to becoming your greatest self and why so many people miss the mark on this.

This episode is going to challenge you and force you to get better. Have your notepads ready. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17146761 Mon, 12 May 2025 23:00:00 -0500 1964 full false Episode 76: How to stop aging Episode 76: How to stop aging In today's episode we dive deep into the different lifestyle, training, and supplement protocols you can apply today to slow down your aging and keep your body performing at its peak. Rather than selling this information for a gazillion dollars we decided to give it to you for free. You're welcome. 

Be sure to share this show with your loved ones and go leave everything better than how you found it!

]]> In today's episode we dive deep into the different lifestyle, training, and supplement protocols you can apply today to slow down your aging and keep your body performing at its peak. Rather than selling this information for a gazillion dollars we decided to give it to you for free. You're welcome. 

Be sure to share this show with your loved ones and go leave everything better than how you found it!

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17105653 Mon, 05 May 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2852 full false Episode 75: The dark side of wellness and the right time to start HRT Episode 75: The dark side of wellness and the right time to start HRT In today's episode we answer some of our favorite questions from our faithful listeners! What are the dark sides of this massive wellness movement we are seeing? What age is the right age to explore hormone replacement therapy? And who has the best burger for our cheat meals? These questions and more are covered in this information and entertainment packed episode. 


As always be sure to share this with your friends and let's keep leaving everyone and everything better than how we found them. 

]]> In today's episode we answer some of our favorite questions from our faithful listeners! What are the dark sides of this massive wellness movement we are seeing? What age is the right age to explore hormone replacement therapy? And who has the best burger for our cheat meals? These questions and more are covered in this information and entertainment packed episode. 


As always be sure to share this with your friends and let's keep leaving everyone and everything better than how we found them. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17060288 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2817 full false Episode 74: You're probably training for the wrong goal Episode 74: You're probably training for the wrong goal Are you sure that you are training the best way to reach your goals? In this episode the Icon coaches break down how your training style should be designed specifically for the goals you have set and how often times we miss the mark on this. 

Warning: this episode also contains strong opinions, questionable confidence, and one man's belief that he could survive hand-to-hand combat with a bear. We are not okay. 

Be sure to share this with your friends and leave a 5 star rating and review if this episode brought value to your day. 

]]> Are you sure that you are training the best way to reach your goals? In this episode the Icon coaches break down how your training style should be designed specifically for the goals you have set and how often times we miss the mark on this. 

Warning: this episode also contains strong opinions, questionable confidence, and one man's belief that he could survive hand-to-hand combat with a bear. We are not okay. 

Be sure to share this with your friends and leave a 5 star rating and review if this episode brought value to your day. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-17006082 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0500 3260 full false Episode 73: Stop Sabotaging Your Progress Episode 73: Stop Sabotaging Your Progress In today's episode we dive deep into the many ways that athletes are unintentionally sabotaging their progress or even competition prep. Many of these errors are done with the intentions to accelerate progress but result in the opposite effect. This episode will open your eyes to these potential pitfalls and result in helping you see greater progress.  

Be sure to share this one with your friends and as always, thank you for supporting this movement! 

]]> In today's episode we dive deep into the many ways that athletes are unintentionally sabotaging their progress or even competition prep. Many of these errors are done with the intentions to accelerate progress but result in the opposite effect. This episode will open your eyes to these potential pitfalls and result in helping you see greater progress.  

Be sure to share this one with your friends and as always, thank you for supporting this movement! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16977006 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2917 full false Episode 72: Metabolism Hacks Episode 72: Metabolism Hacks Ready to "hack" your metabolism for greater fat loss? In today's episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan dive into the many ways you can increase your metabolic rate and place yourself in a position to consume more food while dropping more body fat than ever before. This episode is for anyone looking to have more energy, better body composition, and a greater functioning body. Be sure to share this one with your family and friends and leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

]]> Ready to "hack" your metabolism for greater fat loss? In today's episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan dive into the many ways you can increase your metabolic rate and place yourself in a position to consume more food while dropping more body fat than ever before. This episode is for anyone looking to have more energy, better body composition, and a greater functioning body. Be sure to share this one with your family and friends and leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16817948 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0500 1762 full false Episode 71: Supplements that actually work Episode 71: Supplements that actually work Today your favorite Icon coaches all discuss the realities of the supplement industry. Which ones are total garbage and which ones are worth your time. We end this educational episode with a list of our top 5 supplements for every day athletes looking to live healthier and longer lives. 

Thank you for supporting this show and movement to improve the world one optimized life at a time. 

]]> Today your favorite Icon coaches all discuss the realities of the supplement industry. Which ones are total garbage and which ones are worth your time. We end this educational episode with a list of our top 5 supplements for every day athletes looking to live healthier and longer lives. 

Thank you for supporting this show and movement to improve the world one optimized life at a time. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16817891 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2688 full false Episode 70: The future of fat loss. GLP-1s and what you need to know Episode 70: The future of fat loss. GLP-1s and what you need to know In today's highly informative and entertaining episode, the Icon coaching crew dives into the relatively new field of GLP-1s. From what they do in the body, to how they may be the key to unlocking your next level of progress and performance.

Be sure to have your notepads ready and share this one with friends! 

]]> In today's highly informative and entertaining episode, the Icon coaching crew dives into the relatively new field of GLP-1s. From what they do in the body, to how they may be the key to unlocking your next level of progress and performance.

Be sure to have your notepads ready and share this one with friends! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16817857 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2180 full false Episode 69: HIconversations - Fitness Industry Icks Episode 69: HIconversations - Fitness Industry Icks In this HIGHly entertaining and NSFW episode, Coach Dan and Coach Austen bring an elevated perspective and dive into recent wellness industry trends and give their thoughts on them. They also give their thoughts on the outcome of this year's Arnold Classic and what the placings indicate about the direction of each division. 

This episode was a ton of fun and, while not as heavy on the educational content, it is sure to make your day better for at least 45 minutes. 

]]> In this HIGHly entertaining and NSFW episode, Coach Dan and Coach Austen bring an elevated perspective and dive into recent wellness industry trends and give their thoughts on them. They also give their thoughts on the outcome of this year's Arnold Classic and what the placings indicate about the direction of each division. 

This episode was a ton of fun and, while not as heavy on the educational content, it is sure to make your day better for at least 45 minutes. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16766845 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2532 full false Episode 68: The One About PEDs Episode 68: The One About PEDs In today's unsupervised and uncensored episode, Coach Austen and Coach Dan discuss all you need to know about performance enhancing drugs; 

- amateur vs professional level considerations 

- when is it appropriate to start and for which individuals

- biggest mistakes we see from enhanced athletes and their coaches

and of course a healthy serving of entertaining banter throughout.

Be sure to share this with those you know it can help and thank you for supporting this Team! 

]]> In today's unsupervised and uncensored episode, Coach Austen and Coach Dan discuss all you need to know about performance enhancing drugs; 

- amateur vs professional level considerations 

- when is it appropriate to start and for which individuals

- biggest mistakes we see from enhanced athletes and their coaches

and of course a healthy serving of entertaining banter throughout.

Be sure to share this with those you know it can help and thank you for supporting this Team! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16766769 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0500 3786 full false Episode 67: The Reality of Birth Control Episode 67: The Reality of Birth Control Today's episode is packed full of information all about the realities of birth control. What it does in the body; short and long term effects; different forms and what recommendations we have around them, and so much more.  We go deep with the knowledge on this one so have your notepads ready!

As always thank you for supporting this mission to leave everyone and everything better than how we found them. 

]]> Today's episode is packed full of information all about the realities of birth control. What it does in the body; short and long term effects; different forms and what recommendations we have around them, and so much more.  We go deep with the knowledge on this one so have your notepads ready!

As always thank you for supporting this mission to leave everyone and everything better than how we found them. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16728606 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0600 3584 full false Episode 66: Staying Injury Free Episode 66: Staying Injury Free In this instantly applicable episode, the Icon coaching crew dives into best practices for injury prevention as you advance in your training. Here we discuss the importance of mobility and flexibility (and the difference between the two), adjusting intensity while maintaining effectiveness, and additional hormone/recovery considerations for you to make in order to make this a lifelong habit. 

Be sure to leave us a 5 star rating and review if you found this information helpful and share this with any one you care about enough to help them stay injury free. 

]]> In this instantly applicable episode, the Icon coaching crew dives into best practices for injury prevention as you advance in your training. Here we discuss the importance of mobility and flexibility (and the difference between the two), adjusting intensity while maintaining effectiveness, and additional hormone/recovery considerations for you to make in order to make this a lifelong habit. 

Be sure to leave us a 5 star rating and review if you found this information helpful and share this with any one you care about enough to help them stay injury free. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16628256 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0600 2599 full false Episode 65: Debunking Fitness Myths Episode 65: Debunking Fitness Myths In today's highly entertaining episode, the Icon Coaches discuss what fitness myths have some potential credibility and which ones offer no truth at all. Do you have to train an hour per day, 6 days per week to reach your dream physique? Is it possible to spot reduce body fat? Do women need testosterone and do men need estrogen? You will find the answers to these questions and much more inside! 

As always, thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. Take the time to share this with your loved ones looking to lead healthier lives and let's continue to make a positive ripple effect. 

]]> In today's highly entertaining episode, the Icon Coaches discuss what fitness myths have some potential credibility and which ones offer no truth at all. Do you have to train an hour per day, 6 days per week to reach your dream physique? Is it possible to spot reduce body fat? Do women need testosterone and do men need estrogen? You will find the answers to these questions and much more inside! 

As always, thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. Take the time to share this with your loved ones looking to lead healthier lives and let's continue to make a positive ripple effect. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16628223 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0600 2993 full false Episode 64: Putting Plateaus in the Past...Permanently Episode 64: Putting Plateaus in the Past...Permanently In today's episode we take a deep dive into how you can recognize different forms of mental and physical plateaus and how you can overcome them. This episode is packed rich with useful and immediately applicable information so be sure to have your notepads ready. 

Our mission with each and every episode is to leave you better off than when you started that episode and this one is no exception. Thank you so much for listening to this show and supporting this podcast. Please leave us a 5 star rating and review and share this with those you want to see level up. 

]]> In today's episode we take a deep dive into how you can recognize different forms of mental and physical plateaus and how you can overcome them. This episode is packed rich with useful and immediately applicable information so be sure to have your notepads ready. 

Our mission with each and every episode is to leave you better off than when you started that episode and this one is no exception. Thank you so much for listening to this show and supporting this podcast. Please leave us a 5 star rating and review and share this with those you want to see level up. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16555011 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0600 2809 full false Episode 63: Making Fitness Sustainable Episode 63: Making Fitness Sustainable Today Coaches Lisa, Austen, and Dan discuss how you can make your approach to progress something that is sustainable so that your results can last a lifetime. Whether you are limited on time, funds, or motivation, this episode was created to help you break through these supposed limitations and level up! As always thank you for listening and supporting this show and please be sure to share this with other high achievers. 

]]> Today Coaches Lisa, Austen, and Dan discuss how you can make your approach to progress something that is sustainable so that your results can last a lifetime. Whether you are limited on time, funds, or motivation, this episode was created to help you break through these supposed limitations and level up! As always thank you for listening and supporting this show and please be sure to share this with other high achievers. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16554984 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0600 2797 full false Episode 62: New Year Same You? Episode 62: New Year Same You? In this festive New Year's episode, Coach Lisa, Austen, and Dan all discuss their takes on new year's resolutions and their approach to making the most of this time of year. Also included in this episode are some exploration questions asked amongst themselves to dive deeper into each coach's psychology. This episode brings it all and is a great time. Enjoy and then share with your friends! 
And from all of your favorite Icon coaches, Happy New Year and thank you so much for continuing to support this show. 

]]> In this festive New Year's episode, Coach Lisa, Austen, and Dan all discuss their takes on new year's resolutions and their approach to making the most of this time of year. Also included in this episode are some exploration questions asked amongst themselves to dive deeper into each coach's psychology. This episode brings it all and is a great time. Enjoy and then share with your friends! 
And from all of your favorite Icon coaches, Happy New Year and thank you so much for continuing to support this show. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16358820 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600 3777 full false Episode 61: Overrated vs Underrated Episode 61: Overrated vs Underrated In this lighthearted episode Coaches Dan, Lisa, and Austen discuss all of the most overrated parts of health and fitness (exercises, supplements, drugs, and food) vs what they believe to be the most underrated parts. This episode is informative for any level of fitness and was a ton of fun to record. Let us know what items you believe are overrated vs underrated! Be sure to share this one with friends and help this show continue to grow. 

]]> In this lighthearted episode Coaches Dan, Lisa, and Austen discuss all of the most overrated parts of health and fitness (exercises, supplements, drugs, and food) vs what they believe to be the most underrated parts. This episode is informative for any level of fitness and was a ton of fun to record. Let us know what items you believe are overrated vs underrated! Be sure to share this one with friends and help this show continue to grow. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16249010 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600 3538 full false Episode 60: Tips While Traveling Episode 60: Tips While Traveling In today's insightful episode, your favorite coaches Austen, Lisa, and Dan all discuss how they approach traveling and still making progress. Whether it is for the holidays or for your work, here you will find helpful and applicable tools to ensure that your travel does not derail the work towards your goals you have been putting in.
As always be sure to share this with anyone you know it could help and thanks for tuning in! 

]]> In today's insightful episode, your favorite coaches Austen, Lisa, and Dan all discuss how they approach traveling and still making progress. Whether it is for the holidays or for your work, here you will find helpful and applicable tools to ensure that your travel does not derail the work towards your goals you have been putting in.
As always be sure to share this with anyone you know it could help and thanks for tuning in! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16248986 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600 2595 full false Episode 59: Handling the Holidays Episode 59: Handling the Holidays Today's episode starts off with a Huge Announcement for Team Icon! There will be a formal announcement post online, but you heard it first here. Then we discuss how you can best navigate this holiday season without completely falling off the wagon along with all that we are thankful for in life right now. This is an episode that will help provide perspective and fill your cup. We are thankful to you for listening and supporting! 

]]> Today's episode starts off with a Huge Announcement for Team Icon! There will be a formal announcement post online, but you heard it first here. Then we discuss how you can best navigate this holiday season without completely falling off the wagon along with all that we are thankful for in life right now. This is an episode that will help provide perspective and fill your cup. We are thankful to you for listening and supporting! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16187033 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 1974 full false Episode 58: How to handle your sh*t Episode 58: How to handle your sh*t In this gut-check of an episode, your favorite coaches discuss strategies to better equip yourself for handling whatever life throws at you. In every arena of life, the individual that is able to remain cool, calm, and collected is the one that comes out on top. This episode was created to help that be you. Share this with anyone you know it can help and as always, the fact you are taking the time out of your day to listen to us is so incredibly appreciated. You freaking rock. 

]]> In this gut-check of an episode, your favorite coaches discuss strategies to better equip yourself for handling whatever life throws at you. In every arena of life, the individual that is able to remain cool, calm, and collected is the one that comes out on top. This episode was created to help that be you. Share this with anyone you know it can help and as always, the fact you are taking the time out of your day to listen to us is so incredibly appreciated. You freaking rock. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16086288 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600 2465 full false Episode 57: Testosterone and your environment Episode 57: Testosterone and your environment In today's captivating episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss some unorthodox ways to approach improving your testosterone and hormone health in general. This one will help build your awareness around how your environment impacts your health on every level and will without a doubt empower you to start feeling better right away. Be sure to share this one with everyone you know! 

]]> In today's captivating episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss some unorthodox ways to approach improving your testosterone and hormone health in general. This one will help build your awareness around how your environment impacts your health on every level and will without a doubt empower you to start feeling better right away. Be sure to share this one with everyone you know! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-16086242 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0600 2415 full false Episode 56: Bad Advice Episode 56: Bad Advice In today's lighter episode Lisa and Dan decide to mix it up and go through some of the most common life advice we are given and help discern what is useful vs what is a load of crap. This episode was a fun change of pace and is not intended for you to take too seriously (which is ironically good advice for how to handle most of life as well). As always, every single 5-star rating and review is deeply appreciated, and every share of this episode will save a puppy. 

]]> In today's lighter episode Lisa and Dan decide to mix it up and go through some of the most common life advice we are given and help discern what is useful vs what is a load of crap. This episode was a fun change of pace and is not intended for you to take too seriously (which is ironically good advice for how to handle most of life as well). As always, every single 5-star rating and review is deeply appreciated, and every share of this episode will save a puppy. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15763605 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1678 full false Episode 55: Fat Loss Agents Episode 55: Fat Loss Agents It's time for a deep dive into how to get fat free. Today Coach Dan and Coach Lisa talk all about the strategies and supplements for you to implement to help you drop fat and retain muscle. Be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review after this one and as always share it with your people! 

]]> It's time for a deep dive into how to get fat free. Today Coach Dan and Coach Lisa talk all about the strategies and supplements for you to implement to help you drop fat and retain muscle. Be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review after this one and as always share it with your people! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15763594 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2672 full false Episode 54: Stay Elite Episode 54: Stay Elite In today's fiery episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan provide all the ways you can remain out of mediocrity and amongst the high performers. This one will unquestionably make you better. Be sure to share with the ones you want to see win!  

]]> In today's fiery episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan provide all the ways you can remain out of mediocrity and amongst the high performers. This one will unquestionably make you better. Be sure to share with the ones you want to see win!  

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15763584 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1479 full false Episode 53: Why You're Stuck Episode 53: Why You're Stuck In today's eye opening episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan discuss some of the less obvious reasons that you are not making the progress you are capable of making. From limiting self beliefs to mindless consumption, this one is going to make you think and get better! As always be sure to share this one with as many people as you can!

]]> In today's eye opening episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan discuss some of the less obvious reasons that you are not making the progress you are capable of making. From limiting self beliefs to mindless consumption, this one is going to make you think and get better! As always be sure to share this one with as many people as you can!

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15722736 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2571 full false Episode 52: Productive Stress and Time Management Episode 52: Productive Stress and Time Management In today's episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa answer some of your best questions from the last two weeks. They discuss how to effectively mitigate your stressors (in all forms), making the most of your 24 hours, and the hard work they are currently choosing to take on. Be sure to share this one with your stressed out friends and family and help everyone get better! If you found this one helpful (you will) then please be sure to take a minute to rate this podcast 5 stars and leave a review too. 

]]> In today's episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa answer some of your best questions from the last two weeks. They discuss how to effectively mitigate your stressors (in all forms), making the most of your 24 hours, and the hard work they are currently choosing to take on. Be sure to share this one with your stressed out friends and family and help everyone get better! If you found this one helpful (you will) then please be sure to take a minute to rate this podcast 5 stars and leave a review too. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15645739 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2731 full false Episode 51: Memento Mori Episode 51: Memento Mori In today's super sparkly solo-sode Coach Dan reminds everyone of their own precious mortality and reminds you to live fully and immediately. Be sure to share this one with as many people as you can. 

]]> In today's super sparkly solo-sode Coach Dan reminds everyone of their own precious mortality and reminds you to live fully and immediately. Be sure to share this one with as many people as you can. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15609615 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0500 958 full false Episode 50: Change and Comparison Episode 50: Change and Comparison In today's electrifying episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss navigating the constantly changing landscape of life while still prioritizing your goals and making progress through all seasons. They then take a deep dive into discussing the trap of comparison and ways to reduce this habit and increase your peace. 

]]> In today's electrifying episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss navigating the constantly changing landscape of life while still prioritizing your goals and making progress through all seasons. They then take a deep dive into discussing the trap of comparison and ways to reduce this habit and increase your peace. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15573829 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2082 full false Episode 49: Hurdles for High Performers Episode 49: Hurdles for High Performers In today's episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan start by answering some of your questions around caffeine intake for women and discuss how you can tell if an athlete and a coach are a good fit for working together. They then dive into the main subject of what are the most common hurdles that high performing individuals tend to encounter. This episode is not for those content with being average. 

]]> In today's episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan start by answering some of your questions around caffeine intake for women and discuss how you can tell if an athlete and a coach are a good fit for working together. They then dive into the main subject of what are the most common hurdles that high performing individuals tend to encounter. This episode is not for those content with being average. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15533695 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2081 full false Episode 48: On Sovereignty Episode 48: On Sovereignty In today's solo episode Coach Dan talks all about the concept of sovereignty and each of our individual responsibilities for greatness. Stop giving away your power and step into who you are capable of becoming. 

]]> In today's solo episode Coach Dan talks all about the concept of sovereignty and each of our individual responsibilities for greatness. Stop giving away your power and step into who you are capable of becoming. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15497306 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1280 full false Episode 47: The Habit of Practice, Training Post Pregnancy, and Fitness Tech Episode 47: The Habit of Practice, Training Post Pregnancy, and Fitness Tech In today's Q&A episode both Coach Dan and Coach Lisa answer some of your questions around mentality, considerations while staying healthy in pregnancy and after childbirth, as well as their thoughts on fitness trackers. Be sure to spread the word and keep this show growing by sharing it with your friends! 

]]> In today's Q&A episode both Coach Dan and Coach Lisa answer some of your questions around mentality, considerations while staying healthy in pregnancy and after childbirth, as well as their thoughts on fitness trackers. Be sure to spread the word and keep this show growing by sharing it with your friends! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15441642 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2157 full false Episode 46: Family and Fitness Episode 46: Family and Fitness In today's solo episode Coach Lisa shares her unique perspective on how to prioritize your own health and training while taking care of others as well. This one is powerful for parents and also anyone else that struggles with feeling selfish while pursuing their own growth. One cannot pour from an empty cup! 

]]> In today's solo episode Coach Lisa shares her unique perspective on how to prioritize your own health and training while taking care of others as well. This one is powerful for parents and also anyone else that struggles with feeling selfish while pursuing their own growth. One cannot pour from an empty cup! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15418570 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500 990 full false Episode 45: Don't Rest On Your Laurels Episode 45: Don't Rest On Your Laurels In today's solo episode Coach Dan discusses the importance of recognizing your previous victories but not allowing yourself to grow complacent on them. This is all about the difference between humility and pride and where each can take you. 

]]> In today's solo episode Coach Dan discusses the importance of recognizing your previous victories but not allowing yourself to grow complacent on them. This is all about the difference between humility and pride and where each can take you. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15381966 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500 827 full false Episode 44: Hacking Your Recovery Episode 44: Hacking Your Recovery In today's episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss advanced ways you can enhance your recovery and make progress at an even greater rate. This is for those looking to go from good to great!

]]> In today's episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss advanced ways you can enhance your recovery and make progress at an even greater rate. This is for those looking to go from good to great!

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15324857 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2587 full false Episode 43: Be F***ing Loyal Episode 43: Be F***ing Loyal In today's solo episode Coach Dan discusses the value of loyalty and the need for it's resurgence in this day and age. He also answers a few of your submitted questions and gives a recap of Jr Nationals.  

As always please be sure to share this episode and leave us a 5 star rating and review! 

]]> In today's solo episode Coach Dan discusses the value of loyalty and the need for it's resurgence in this day and age. He also answers a few of your submitted questions and gives a recap of Jr Nationals.  

As always please be sure to share this episode and leave us a 5 star rating and review! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15306265 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1425 full false Episode 42: Testosterone levels, intuitive eating, and protein intake for fat loss Episode 42: Testosterone levels, intuitive eating, and protein intake for fat loss In today's episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan discuss the results of the most recent competition that Icon athletes took on. After that they answer your questions submitted asking about healthy testosterone ranges, the best way to intuitively eat, and how much protein is too much while in a calorie deficit? As always if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and help this podcast keep growing!

]]> In today's episode Coach Lisa and Coach Dan discuss the results of the most recent competition that Icon athletes took on. After that they answer your questions submitted asking about healthy testosterone ranges, the best way to intuitively eat, and how much protein is too much while in a calorie deficit? As always if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and help this podcast keep growing!

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15251963 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2846 full false Episode 41: The Amateur vs The Professional Episode 41: The Amateur vs The Professional In today's episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss common attributes that separate the amateur from the pro. How you do one thing is how you do everything. Are you showing up as an amateur or professional in your own arena?

]]> In today's episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss common attributes that separate the amateur from the pro. How you do one thing is how you do everything. Are you showing up as an amateur or professional in your own arena?

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15225401 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2052 full false Episode 40: The One Thing Episode 40: The One Thing I often get asked "Coach Dan what is the one thing that makes an athlete great? What one thing do they have?!" My answer is not only what makes for a great athlete but I believe this practice makes for some of the greatest humans altogether. Today we are talking about Mindfulness and how you can practice it in your own life today. 

]]> I often get asked "Coach Dan what is the one thing that makes an athlete great? What one thing do they have?!" My answer is not only what makes for a great athlete but I believe this practice makes for some of the greatest humans altogether. Today we are talking about Mindfulness and how you can practice it in your own life today. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15188683 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1327 full false Episode 39: On Character Episode 39: On Character In today's episode Coach Dan gives you a solo dive into the lack of character plaguing the coaching industry (and much of society in general) and how we can overcome this with intentional practice into our own character development. 

]]> In today's episode Coach Dan gives you a solo dive into the lack of character plaguing the coaching industry (and much of society in general) and how we can overcome this with intentional practice into our own character development. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15146961 Mon, 27 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1496 full false Episode 38: Relationships While Goal Chasing Episode 38: Relationships While Goal Chasing In today's special episode Coach Dan brings on posing coach, business leader, and his wife Samantha Stull! They discuss how to navigate relationships while in prep or periods of greater demand while chasing goals.

]]> In today's special episode Coach Dan brings on posing coach, business leader, and his wife Samantha Stull! They discuss how to navigate relationships while in prep or periods of greater demand while chasing goals.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15106008 Mon, 20 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2585 full false Episode 37: Fueling Your Focus Episode 37: Fueling Your Focus Today Coach Dan and Coach Hads tell you all about how to enhance your focus and increase your level of productivity. 

]]> Today Coach Dan and Coach Hads tell you all about how to enhance your focus and increase your level of productivity. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15040064 Mon, 13 May 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2943 full false Episode 36: Dos and Donts to Compete Episode 36: Dos and Donts to Compete In today's episode Coach Dan and Coach Hads discuss best practices when entering a contest prep and what habits to avoid as well. 

]]> In today's episode Coach Dan and Coach Hads discuss best practices when entering a contest prep and what habits to avoid as well. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-15040044 Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2418 full false Episode 35: Lies we've been fed Episode 35: Lies we've been fed In today's controversial episode the Icon coaches discuss some of the most popular nutrition and fitness misconceptions that permeate our culture. 

]]> In today's controversial episode the Icon coaches discuss some of the most popular nutrition and fitness misconceptions that permeate our culture. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14964046 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2787 full false Episode 34: Fitness Fads Episode 34: Fitness Fads In today's episode the Icon gang discusses which fitness trends they believe will stand the test of time, and which ones will fizzle out for the better. 

]]> In today's episode the Icon gang discusses which fitness trends they believe will stand the test of time, and which ones will fizzle out for the better. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14933266 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0500 3139 full false Episode 33: Q&A with Hads Episode 33: Q&A with Hads In today's episode Coaches Dan and Hadlea answer some of your questions about unhealthy behaviors and meal timing. They also discuss major takeaways from the 12 week challenge. 

]]> In today's episode Coaches Dan and Hadlea answer some of your questions about unhealthy behaviors and meal timing. They also discuss major takeaways from the 12 week challenge. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14877788 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2442 full false Episode 32 Roadmap to Recovering Episode 32 Roadmap to Recovering In today's episode the coaching crew discusses the fear of failure vs. the fear of success, what to do when you are battling illness, and ways to enhance your recovery. 

]]> In today's episode the coaching crew discusses the fear of failure vs. the fear of success, what to do when you are battling illness, and ways to enhance your recovery. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14835052 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2323 full false Episode 31: Is your mindset really serving you? Episode 31: Is your mindset really serving you? In today's episode Coach Hads and Coach Dan discuss the traps of certain seemingly productive mindsets. 

]]> In today's episode Coach Hads and Coach Dan discuss the traps of certain seemingly productive mindsets. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14796580 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1948 full false Episode 30: Natural vs Enhanced Prep Considerations Episode 30: Natural vs Enhanced Prep Considerations In today's episode Coaches Lisa, Hads, and Dan all discuss some of the differences in their work between natural and enhanced athletes. 

]]> In today's episode Coaches Lisa, Hads, and Dan all discuss some of the differences in their work between natural and enhanced athletes. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14707457 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2180 full false Episode 29: Group Q&A Episode 29: Group Q&A Today the whole Icon coaching crew goes through and answers your questions. How to structure your free meals? How can you ensure maximum muscle retention through a cut? These subjects and more are all discussed here. 

]]> Today the whole Icon coaching crew goes through and answers your questions. How to structure your free meals? How can you ensure maximum muscle retention through a cut? These subjects and more are all discussed here. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14707432 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0500 2010 full false Episode 28 Pitfalls to your Progress Episode 28 Pitfalls to your Progress In today's episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss some of the most common areas athletes overlook and often times sabotage their own progress

]]> In today's episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss some of the most common areas athletes overlook and often times sabotage their own progress

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14654981 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0600 2155 full false Episode 27 The Under Discipline of Over Work Episode 27 The Under Discipline of Over Work In today’s episode Coach Dan and Coach Hads discuss the over work epidemic that is steadily taking over and how you may be doing too much total work to make progress.

]]> In today’s episode Coach Dan and Coach Hads discuss the over work epidemic that is steadily taking over and how you may be doing too much total work to make progress.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14621495 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0600 2108 full false Episode 26 - Habits Episode 26 - Habits Today we talk all about the importance of your habits. Building new ones, replacing destructive ones, and setting yourself up for maximizing your potential.

]]> Today we talk all about the importance of your habits. Building new ones, replacing destructive ones, and setting yourself up for maximizing your potential.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14580478 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0600 2490 full false Episode 25: Advice for Living Episode 25: Advice for Living In today’s episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss some of the most impactful lessons for living they have received and offer up some of their own for you to apply.

]]> In today’s episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa discuss some of the most impactful lessons for living they have received and offer up some of their own for you to apply.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14506516 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0600 1963 full false Episode 24: Q&A with Coach Hads Episode 24: Q&A with Coach Hads Are you eating enough protein? How to handle the mental challenges around gaining weight and seeing the scale go up? And advice on navigating relationships while prioritizing your training and nutrition.

]]> Are you eating enough protein? How to handle the mental challenges around gaining weight and seeing the scale go up? And advice on navigating relationships while prioritizing your training and nutrition.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14440067 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600 2211 full false Episode 23: Lessons Learned in Prep Episode 23: Lessons Learned in Prep In this episode Coach Dan and Coach Hadlea discuss her takeaways from her first contest prep experience. We provide how to know if you are ready to compete and give advice for those considering contest prep.

]]> In this episode Coach Dan and Coach Hadlea discuss her takeaways from her first contest prep experience. We provide how to know if you are ready to compete and give advice for those considering contest prep.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-14440047 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600 2020 full false Episode 22: Digestion and Gut Health Crash Course Episode 22: Digestion and Gut Health Crash Course In today’s information packed episode Dan and Lisa provide a ton of valuable information in how to recognize and better understand any potential disruptions in your gut health. Next they provide lifestyle actions and supplements you can take to start improving your gut health today. From bloating to food sensitivities to scheduling your bowel movements, it is all covered right here. Get your notepads ready!

]]> In today’s information packed episode Dan and Lisa provide a ton of valuable information in how to recognize and better understand any potential disruptions in your gut health. Next they provide lifestyle actions and supplements you can take to start improving your gut health today. From bloating to food sensitivities to scheduling your bowel movements, it is all covered right here. Get your notepads ready!

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-12235718 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0600 3014 full false Episode 21: Let’s Talk Timing Episode 21: Let’s Talk Timing Coaches Dan and Lisa address all things timing. When is the right time for an athlete to hire a coach? Or to become enhanced? Or even the appropriate times to increase or reduce your food intake? All of that and more covered here!

]]> Coaches Dan and Lisa address all things timing. When is the right time for an athlete to hire a coach? Or to become enhanced? Or even the appropriate times to increase or reduce your food intake? All of that and more covered here!

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-12235715 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0600 2776 full false HIconversations ep 3 - Gym icks HIconversations ep 3 - Gym icks Dan and Austen are listing off their gym 'icks' as well as discussing a couple trends that they are happy to see now happening in the gym.

]]> Dan and Austen are listing off their gym 'icks' as well as discussing a couple trends that they are happy to see now happening in the gym.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-12214478 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0600 3740 full false Episode 20: Staying in a Surplus, Managing Relationships, and Protein Preferences Episode 20: Staying in a Surplus, Managing Relationships, and Protein Preferences This week your favorite coaching duo answers some more of your questions. They break down why it may be necessary to eat more before you are able to lose body fat, the dichotomy of being both coach and friend to an athlete, and if some protein sources are better than others.

]]> This week your favorite coaching duo answers some more of your questions. They break down why it may be necessary to eat more before you are able to lose body fat, the dichotomy of being both coach and friend to an athlete, and if some protein sources are better than others.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-12027089 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600 2177 full false Episode 19: Handling Setbacks Episode 19: Handling Setbacks In this week’s hard hitting episode Dan and Lisa talk about a couple of new challenges they have been encountering, and how they are using these obstacles as opportunities to keep getting better. They also speak about the importance and value of embracing the hard stuff in your daily life.

]]> In this week’s hard hitting episode Dan and Lisa talk about a couple of new challenges they have been encountering, and how they are using these obstacles as opportunities to keep getting better. They also speak about the importance and value of embracing the hard stuff in your daily life.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-12027069 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600 2286 full false Episode 18: How to Get (and Stay) in Shape Episode 18: How to Get (and Stay) in Shape Today Coach Dan and Lisa speak to help those at all levels of fitness, from brand new trainees to seasoned pros. Tune in as they discuss Why do most people quit? How can they make their fitness a lifelong endeavor? And how to most effectively make positive changes to your physique.

]]> Today Coach Dan and Lisa speak to help those at all levels of fitness, from brand new trainees to seasoned pros. Tune in as they discuss Why do most people quit? How can they make their fitness a lifelong endeavor? And how to most effectively make positive changes to your physique.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-12027051 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0600 2121 full false Ep17: What’s Supp? Ep17: What’s Supp? Your favorite coaching duo talks supplements. Tune in to hear about their top choices for health, training performance, and which supplements are the biggest waste of money

]]> Your favorite coaching duo talks supplements. Tune in to hear about their top choices for health, training performance, and which supplements are the biggest waste of money

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11915607 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0600 2423 full false Ep. 16: Q&A the sequel – best training split, diet fads, and PED transparency Ep. 16: Q&A the sequel – best training split, diet fads, and PED transparency Dan & Lisa discuss the Liver King controversy and their thoughts on influencers being transparent with their PED use. They also cover how to determine the ideal training split for you, and the pros and cons of popular fad diets.

]]> Dan & Lisa discuss the Liver King controversy and their thoughts on influencers being transparent with their PED use. They also cover how to determine the ideal training split for you, and the pros and cons of popular fad diets.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11915599 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600 2406 full false HIconversations episode 2: Olympia Recap HIconversations episode 2: Olympia Recap Dan and Austen discuss their thoughts on the results of last weekend’s Olympia and who won their bet. Not to mention the handful of random tangents for your listening pleasure.

]]> Dan and Austen discuss their thoughts on the results of last weekend’s Olympia and who won their bet. Not to mention the handful of random tangents for your listening pleasure.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11926131 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0600 4648 full false Ep. 15: The Coach’s Evolution Ep. 15: The Coach’s Evolution How often should you change up your training? The error of “oversplaining”, and the platinum rule of communication. Here Coaches Dan and Lisa discuss how their approaches to coaching has evolved over the years and why it is important for your coach to maintain a growth mindset.

]]> How often should you change up your training? The error of “oversplaining”, and the platinum rule of communication. Here Coaches Dan and Lisa discuss how their approaches to coaching has evolved over the years and why it is important for your coach to maintain a growth mindset.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11864999 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600 1727 full false HIconversations Episode 1: 2022 Olympia Predictions HIconversations Episode 1: 2022 Olympia Predictions In this debut episode of HIconversations, Dan and Austen discuss competing and what it means for an athlete to earn the right to compete in the Olympia. They also predict their top 5 athletes for most of the divisions and everything else that crosses their mind during that time.

]]> In this debut episode of HIconversations, Dan and Austen discuss competing and what it means for an athlete to earn the right to compete in the Olympia. They also predict their top 5 athletes for most of the divisions and everything else that crosses their mind during that time.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11865006 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600 4445 full false Ep. 14: Your Post Show Plan Ep. 14: Your Post Show Plan In today’s highly important episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa talk about how to plan and execute your nutrition, training, and drug protocol coming out of contest prep. Get your notepads ready because this one is essential.

]]> In today’s highly important episode Coach Dan and Coach Lisa talk about how to plan and execute your nutrition, training, and drug protocol coming out of contest prep. Get your notepads ready because this one is essential.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11864994 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0600 1829 full false Ep. 13: Insulin Sensitivity Crash Course Ep. 13: Insulin Sensitivity Crash Course Coach Dan is riding solo on this one breaking down all you need to know about Insulin sensitivity and how you can optimize this for yourself!

]]> Coach Dan is riding solo on this one breaking down all you need to know about Insulin sensitivity and how you can optimize this for yourself!

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11841184 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0600 1444 full false Episode 12: The Only Way to Grow Episode 12: The Only Way to Grow This week your favorite coaching duo break down the many faces of progressive overload and how to get the most out of your training.

]]> This week your favorite coaching duo break down the many faces of progressive overload and how to get the most out of your training.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11741688 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0600 2089 full false Episode 11: Prioritizing Your Progress Episode 11: Prioritizing Your Progress Dan and Lisa discuss how to recognize when it is time to rest or when it is time to push through, as well as some of the more common excuses and questions they encounter

]]> Dan and Lisa discuss how to recognize when it is time to rest or when it is time to push through, as well as some of the more common excuses and questions they encounter

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11741638 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0600 2207 full false Episode 10 It Takes What It Takes To Produce Episode 10 It Takes What It Takes To Produce Dan and Lisa discuss the realities of contest prep and the “By Any Means” mentality it takes to win. 

]]> Dan and Lisa discuss the realities of contest prep and the “By Any Means” mentality it takes to win. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11614848 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1842 full false Episode 9 Celebrating Your Wins Episode 9 Celebrating Your Wins “Every major victory is the product of thousands of small wins adding up.” 
Today Coach Dan and Lisa discuss the importance on recognizing your wins and the power of the compound effect.

]]> “Every major victory is the product of thousands of small wins adding up.” 
Today Coach Dan and Lisa discuss the importance on recognizing your wins and the power of the compound effect.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11613870 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1421 full false Episode 8 - Q&A - dirty bulking, keeping a coach, and discipline. Episode 8 - Q&A - dirty bulking, keeping a coach, and discipline. In todays episode Dan and Lisa discuss the flaws of a dirty bulk, their own coaches, and the nature of discipline.

]]> In todays episode Dan and Lisa discuss the flaws of a dirty bulk, their own coaches, and the nature of discipline.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11612144 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600 1829 full false Episode 7 - How To Respond Episode 7 - How To Respond Coach Dan and Lisa discuss the best way to respond to your wins, losses, and criticism in general.

]]> Coach Dan and Lisa discuss the best way to respond to your wins, losses, and criticism in general.

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11612133 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1859 full false Episode 6 Lessons Learned From Prep Episode 6 Lessons Learned From Prep Coach Daniel and Lisa go over the lessons they have learned and what to avoid when going through a contest prep. 

]]> Coach Daniel and Lisa go over the lessons they have learned and what to avoid when going through a contest prep. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11523895 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1654 full false Episode 5 - What's Holding You Back From Being Elite Episode 5 - What's Holding You Back From Being Elite Coach Daniel and Lisa go over what are the mental and physical blocks that are holding you back from becoming an elite athlete and how to overcome them

]]> Coach Daniel and Lisa go over what are the mental and physical blocks that are holding you back from becoming an elite athlete and how to overcome them

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11523882 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1464 full false Episode 4 - It All Starts In The Mind Episode 4 - It All Starts In The Mind Coach Daniel and Lisa go over what it takes to mentally prepare and CHANGE what your current habits are to see success in your health 

]]> Coach Daniel and Lisa go over what it takes to mentally prepare and CHANGE what your current habits are to see success in your health 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11473342 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500 1792 full false Episode 3 - How to Become Your Coach's Favorite Episode 3 - How to Become Your Coach's Favorite Coach Dan and Lisa discuss what makes working with an athlete easy and how to climb the ranks on their list! The dos and don'ts of working with a coach! 

]]> Coach Dan and Lisa discuss what makes working with an athlete easy and how to climb the ranks on their list! The dos and don'ts of working with a coach! 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11422512 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 23:00:00 -0500 2027 full false Ep 2 - The Ultimate Fat Burner Ep 2 - The Ultimate Fat Burner Coaches Daniel Stull and Lisa Espinoza discuss the fat burners and tips and tricks to get those pounds off and common misconceptions that people don't know about fat burning. 

]]> Coaches Daniel Stull and Lisa Espinoza discuss the fat burners and tips and tricks to get those pounds off and common misconceptions that people don't know about fat burning. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11380562 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0500 1991 full false Episode 1 - Advice to First Time Competitors Episode 1 - Advice to First Time Competitors Thinking about competing in your first bodybuilding show? Tune in as Coach Dan and Coach Lisa go over the good, bad, and ugly from their own experiences and what they have helped their athletes avoid. 

]]> Thinking about competing in your first bodybuilding show? Tune in as Coach Dan and Coach Lisa go over the good, bad, and ugly from their own experiences and what they have helped their athletes avoid. 

]]> Daniel Stull Buzzsprout-11355952 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0500 1732 full false