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What Sid Thinks

Sid Garza-Hillman: Podcaster. YouTuber. Writer. Speaker.sidgarzahillman.com
Writer. Podcaster. Speaker. Small Steps Coach.
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Episodes

WST 208: The One About the Thing

Suspenders v Suits. The plain cabbage win. The futility of talking about beliefs. And finally…A special announcement. ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS – 40% off thru 1/31/25! USE CODE: “SmallSteps2025” at checkout MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC Please support the Rancho Compasión Farm Sanctuary

Jan 23, 202522 min

WST 207: The Challenge Reveal

Short-term challenges, especially creative pursuits, if challenging enough, will reveal a ton. Insecurities, fears, perceived limitations. And so, go for it because it’s a good thing to see what comes up. Also, there’s no such thing as a vegan diet. ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Article in this Episode Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL […]

Jan 12, 202527 min

WST 206: Seize the Carpe

Some cliches put too much pressure on us. Seize the Day is a great example, although I’m a fan of this one BUT only because of how I see it. Also, a warning about raw jalapeños, a controversial statement about broccoli, and more. ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Article in this Episode Coaching: […]

Dec 15, 202420 min

WST 205: The Humor Imperative

A shocking (not) overlap between heart health and mental health, a downside of a healthy sleep habit for kids, and why humor is increasingly a necessity in the health and happiness arena. ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC Please support […]

Nov 30, 202428 min

WST 204: Confusing the Easy

Some aspects of getting healthier, happier, and stronger are hard. But some are SUPER easy. Confuse the easy stuff with the hard stuff and you’ll get nowhere. Also, I speak a little “French.” ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC Please […]

Nov 12, 202423 min

WST 203: The Detox Sneak

A 62 cucumber grocery visit, apparently oils are destroying the planet, do you know what you truly care about, and…one, possibly last, unexpected detox. Stupid damn oura ring. ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC Please support the Rancho Compasión Farm […]

Oct 20, 202423 min

WST 202: What’s On Your Radar

My recent music picks, a “normal person” ultrarunning movement, a dead racist’s town name conundrum, and how do you put and keep important things on your radar! So, so much. Podcasts/Programs Mentioned: Ultra Balance Podcast+Becoming Ultra PodcastBecoming Ultra Training Program Information (MC50K featured race!) ORDER YOUR COPY: Ultrarunning for Normal People Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL […]

Oct 10, 2024

WST 201: The Learning Return

Learn things and keep learning things. But know when it’s time to put the book down and get moving. Learning can quickly become a distraction from living. Also, now I hate trees. Article discussed this episode: click here Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Coaching: Private Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL […]

Sep 30, 202429 min

WST 200: Oh the Pressure

Episode 200! A milestone kinda? Anyways…Gifted and Grifted in this episode, and hey, lots of people: Stop trying to show us how tough you are. We see through you. You’re not, and it’s becoming boring. (PLEASE support my new record!) Solo Album Crowd Funding Campaign! Thanks…. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! […]

Sep 09, 202425 min

WST 199: All Jokes Aside

Modern world stress is no joke. People are dying young from addiction, inluding to junk food. The hard work of health and happiness isn’t just for those who are “into that sort of thing.” We can all do this and we ALL need help doing it. (PLEASE support my new record!) Solo Album Crowd Funding […]

Sep 02, 202422 min

WST 198: As Luck Would Have It

Being in the right place at the right time is a long shot at best. Stop caring about getting the ‘lucky break’ and instead divert energy to the work itself. Also, Lao Tzu drops some wisdom but rightfully so since he lived for 990 years apparently. (PLEASE support my new record!) Solo Album Crowd Funding […]

Aug 26, 2024

WST 197: Oxygen

Thankfully we can compartmentalize the pain in our lives, but let’s admit it’s best to minimize that pain whenever we can. Is NOT having social media a luxury? And, where are our/your priorities? What gives you oxygen? (and PLEASE support my new record!) Sid’s Solo Album Crowd Funding Campaign! Thanks…. Ultrarunning for Normal People – […]

Aug 11, 202429 min

WST 196: Going Dark

We should ALL listen to what George Clooney has to say. The odd battle in my brain, and finally, the inevitable and periodic descent into darkness, and always the same way out. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Coaching: Private Coaching (remote): SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS […]

Jul 22, 202428 min

WST 195: Once You Know

We don’t know, and then we know. Once we know we either gotta do something about it, or waste a bunch energy pretending the knowledge isn’t there anymore. Colbert visits the pope. A study proving high meat diets are best for gut bacteria? You betcha. CLICK HERE to read study mentioned in episode. Ultrarunning for […]

Jun 30, 202425 min

WST 194: The Mediated Immediate

What stands between you and your actions, between you and your life. Nick Cave, a cold tubber? And a novel in the works? Oh, yes. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Coaching: Private Coaching (remote): SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC Please support the Rancho Compasión Farm […]

Jun 13, 2024

WST 193: Who Has the Time

Who has the time to wade through intentionally misleading info? What can we do about it? Why is an auto parts store the BEST place to get fitness and nutrition info? So many questions. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Coaching: Private Coaching (remote): SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: […]

Jun 04, 202423 min

WST 192: Past Pain

A bad parenting incident, an all-meat diet gag, fleeting feelings and past pain. Wow. A veritable smorgasbord of things I think about. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! My stress management & habit change programs (+ nutrition, fitness, breathwork and more…) Small Steppers Online Program Special offer!! Use “MAY25” at checkout for […]

May 24, 2024

WST 191: The Perfectionism Falsehood

Van life? Love it. All meat diets? Funny. Perfectionism? The opposite of perfect. Never delivers what we think (or hope) it will. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! My stress management & habit change programs (+ nutrition, fitness, breathwork and more…) SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private stress management & healthy habits program)SMALL […]

May 07, 202425 min

WST 190: Little

Not everything has to get bigger, grow, evolve. Sometimes applying the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach is the best path forward. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Stress management & habit change programs (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork and more…) SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private stress management & healthy habits program)SMALL […]

Apr 28, 202423 min

WST 189: A Practice in Simplicity

Confusion causes stress. Too much detail is often unnecessary. Live by simple truths and we’re all better for it. Also, meditation can suck. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Articles Mentioned: Meditation Article & Time Restricted Eating Article My Stress management & habit change programs (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork and more…) SMALL STEP […]

Apr 13, 202423 min

WST 188: The Senior Bus

A senior bus gave me a moment of pause. And speaking of pauses, my favorite stolen moment of late. And, functional medicine? Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! My Stress management & habit change programs (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork and […]

Mar 18, 202425 min

WST 187: The Social Media Conundrum

This episode may surprise you. Do I actually defend social media? More than a little bit, but I also discuss the virtues of running so slow that people make fun of you and the nasty comments silverback gorillas leave on Facebook. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! My Stress management & habit […]

Feb 26, 202427 min

WST 186: Data Heads Beware

Do you gather data? Upload your workouts, track your calories, meals, and so on? Do you enjoy it or think you HAVE to do it. Well, you got another thing coming. Oh, I had to brave luke warm coffee for TWO WHOLE DAYS, and I think I’m stronger for it. Ultrarunning for Normal People – […]

Feb 13, 202424 min

WST 185: I Don’t Care

What do you care about and what do you not care about. That is the question. And a question best answered independent of how you might feel one way or the other. Listen in. And, Chewy Lemonheads? Seriously. Things gotta change. Ultrarunning for Normal People – ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Book Tour Dates! WORK WITH […]

Jan 25, 202419 min

WST 184: Fruit

Fruit. I’m having to talk about fruit. You’re making me talk about fruit. I shouldn’t have to talk about it, but here I go. Fruit. Ultrarunning for Normal People AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER – check out the book trailer video! Sid on “About Progress” podcast WORK WITH ME! Stress management & habit change (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork […]

Dec 21, 202323 min

WST 183: Life is Sweet

Life is sweet… Ultrarunning for Normal People AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! WORK WITH ME! Stress management & habit change (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork and more…) SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (12-week private stress management & healthy habits program) SMALL STEPPERS (12-week online stress management & healthy habits program) MORE STUFF: BECOME a Patreoner MY BOOKS MY MUSIC Please support […]

Nov 18, 202314 min

WST 182: The Pain of Intention

Intentional discomfort, intentional pain, intentional fear, intentional stress. Sound miserable? It can be. It is also 100% necessary for living the life you truly want to live. Ultrarunning for Normal People AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! (Please spread the word!) Sid on Pop Culture Podcast! WORK WITH ME! Stress management & habit change (+nutrition, fitness, breathwork and […]

Oct 30, 202333 min

WST 181: The Tech Limit

Technology is making things easier and easier for us. We are getting less healthy and happy. When, O’ when will we wake up to this reality? I (again) take the piss out of Ozempic (a very limited tech). Ultrarunning for Normal People NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER! (Please spread the word!) WORK WITH ME! Stress management, […]

Oct 02, 202322 min

WST 180: The Fault Lines

It never feels good to hear something is our fault, but it is a position of power to be accountable. When it comes to disease and health in general, way more is our fault than not, and that’s a good thing. Also, my new book is available for pre-order!!! My new book is available for […]

Sep 18, 202326 min

WST 179: Playing the Numbers

We can shoot for perfection AND acknowledge that perfection is unattainable. We can learn to play the numbers–judge how we’re doing by how we are most of the time and if we’re doing ok with MOST people. And…a homeless guy vandalized my car. BECOME a Patreoner TWO SPECIAL OFFERS! 10% OFF SMALL STEP INTENSIVE OR […]

Aug 23, 202328 min
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