K and I share the back story of why we are rebranding BTE Fitness to Holotropic Fitness. To go where we are trying to go and move forward with intention, it's important to understand where we are coming from, how we got here, and what we need to let go of. We are excited to improve how we communicate and present our approach to fitness in a way that guides those who are looking for a comprehensive, non-dogmatic, and effective movement practice. We share 2 offerings for how people &nb...
Jan 02, 2025•59 min•Season 10Ep. 1
anti-CONVENIENCE is a mindset we have been intentionally implementing the past few years in fitness and in life. We discuss what it is, why it is more important now than ever before to embrace and express this mindset, and how it is much more than just "doing what you don't want to do." anti-CONVENIENCE is a mindset that has the potential to forever change how you see yourself and your actions, empowering you to be stronger mentally and physically.
Oct 07, 2024•30 min•Season 9Ep. 2
K and Bill sit down to chat about their 50k experience 36 hours earlier. They share why they signed up, what was challenging, and why events like these are so valuable for growth. They also discuss how the VECTOR PROJECT is a great opportunity for people who want to access the same kind of growth experience through an endurance event. To learn more about the VECTOR PROJECT visit https://btwntheears.com/the-vector-project/...
Sep 09, 2024•29 min•Season 9Ep. 1
K and Bill chat about the DØSE and what goes into creating novel and powerful experiences using challenging workouts as the mechanism to expand the mind. This chat explores some of what led them to not just create the DØSE, but BTE as a whole, including their experience as long time CrossFit Affiliate owners, and how a beautiful and powerful 3 part, 5 word mantra is maybe the ultimate benefit people experience by engaging in DØSE and BTE as a whole. To sign up for DØSE, click here . To see...
Nov 01, 2023•57 min•Season 8Ep. 2
K and Bill return to the podcast with a casual and conversational approach to sharing with you the stuff they find themselves talking about, thinking about, being challenged by, and exploring. This chat is not about teaching anyone anything, but sharing personal experiences about coaching and training from a place of curiosity.
Oct 24, 2023•49 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Michael Blevins is the co-founder of nonprophet and creator of The Space Program. He has worked in the fitness industry for 15-years, training private clients, group fitness, directing training for movie projects, professional athletes, and sports teams, as well as publishing multiple original books and works on the methods and other breakthrough insights on the psychology and physiology of fitness. Connect with Michael at @ gritandteeth and @ nonprophet Check out The Space Program Support the B...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Carleen Matthews is an early adopter to both CrossFit and our DØSE program. Carleen is a mother, affiliate owner, Games athlete and a person who "wants in" on all things mindset. She shares her beginnings of CrossFit, after becoming sober in 2010, and her journey to and through competing at the CrossFit Games. We dig into the delicate line between being committed to the training process and what can easily become obsessive behavior and how she has used 'mindset' in getting to know her WHO....
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 8
If there was ever a CrossFit OG, Karl Steadman is it. Karl discovered CrossFit in 2003 and was immediately drawn to its counter-culture 'alternative' approach to not fitness but more importantly, a 'career' path. With curiosity and novelty driving his pursuits, Karl has dedicated his professional life to sharing the impacts of CrossFit with others. He has been an affiliate owner, has delivered over 400 CrossFit seminars, and now is the UK affiliate liaison for CrossFit HQ. In this epis...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Miranda and Julian started their company, Street Parking in 2016 after establishing themselves in the CrossFit community in their respective roles. Miranda as a Flowmaster for CrossFit seminar staff and CrossFit Games athlete, and Julian as a CrossFit Games athlete. Their story of building the Street Parking community and the commitment to building it, alongside their family and tight-knit staff, is inspiring to say the least. These leaders embrace authenticity, hard work and vulnerability in th...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Oakley Woodhouse is a powerhouse of a human. She owns the incredible Forest Flow CrossFit in the UK, is a member of the CrossFit Seminar Staff team, works for The 180 Project non-profit bringing fitness and health to at risk and vulnerable populations, and is a highly accomplished athlete. Who Oakley is, though, is far deeper than her accomplishments. She is an incredible soul whose energy is contagious, story inspiring, and is certainly leaving the world a better place than she found it. ...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Michael Giardina started CrossFit in 2005. He has worked as a trainer at a CrossFit affiliate and as a CrossFit Seminar Staff Flowmaster and Content Supervisor. He has competed at the CrossFit Games and served as a CrossFit Games Head Judge. He is a Certified CrossFit Coach (CF-L4), has a Master of Science degree in exercise physiology, a Master of Public Health degree, and works as CrossFit’s Senior Manager of Health Education. Mike is a student of life and a natural fit for BTE. This con...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Spencer Nix, owner and chief researcher of Behavior & Performance Research joins us to discuss his 20+ year journey in the fitness industry. Spencer discusses his journey from a CrossFit affiliate owner for over a decade to the creation of BPR, which combines behavior and identity coaching with fitness and performance. Spencer shares many of the similar sentiments as we do at BTE, so a connection was bound to happen. Spencer has been in this space for a long time and actually one of my L1 in...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Jason Ackerman, co-founder of Best Hour of Their Day, joins us to discuss creating something from passion and care without the end goal in mind first, taking on challenges to grow through fitness, parenting, the Dose, and more. Jason is an OG in the CrossFit space whose enthusiasm, positivity, and genuine care for what he believes in can inspire anyone, fitness coach or not. Jason can be found at https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/ Instagram @CoachJasonAckerman @besthouroftheirday Please subscri...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Chris Hinshaw, founder of Aerobic Capacity, joins us to discuss coaching CrossFit Games champions, lessons learned as a professional Ironman, his experience doing The Dose workout, tools and practices to improve your endurance, and more good stuff. Chris is a wealth of knowledge, super generous with his time and energy, and packs this episode with lots of value. Chris can be found at https://www.aerobiccapacity.com/ Instagram @ hinshaw363 Please subscribe, review, and/or share if you find ...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Brian Combias is our first coach at BTE Fitness. Brian is an accomplished athlete and student of life whose authentic coaching style makes powerful connections with clients in pursuit of their physical, mental, and emotional fitness goals. Brian is a natural fit for BTE and we dive into his story of where he comes from, how he got involved with BTE, and how he lives the ethos.
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 6
K and I discuss the past weekend's seminar and event, ETHOS. We have struggled and floundered for years trying to explain what it is we do, but words just fall short. Words simply are not the primary language of BTE. But, we have to use them so we process, share, and hopefully communicate what ETHOS is, why it was a powerful weekend, and our plans for sharing this powerful experience moving forward. Next in person ETHOS at BTE is December 3-4. As of recording there are only 6 spots available. Le...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Ginger Comstock is one of the most inspiring human beings K and I have the pleasure to know. After being diagnosed with multiple forms of arthritis at the age of 5, Ginger's body may have deteriorated but her heart and mind only grew stronger. Ginger's story is truly remarkable and she is a living embodiment of hope, showing all who interact with her it's power and what it means to have an athlete's heart. Support the show
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Peter Crimi is one of the most inspirational humans Karianne and I have ever met. His story is beyond surviving against the odds of his first 72 hours. Beyond persevering against the Sisyphean like disease of spastic cerebral palsy. Beyond the impressive feats of body and mind like doing the Boston Frogman 5k swim. His story is that of how beautiful the human spirit is and how incredible our journey can be. His story is about truly living. Support the show...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Andrew Kalen Dash (AKD) is our first international guest, joining us from Sweden. AKD's athletic endeavours include 20+ years of professional rugby at both the club and national team level as both player and now coach. He shares his story, how his experience with being a BTE athlete supports his investment in self, improves his coaching style, and serves his Who. Stick around to listen to the whole episode for a debrief on the secret Sisyphus Gauntlet 2.0, where we do a quick review of our exper...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Season 6Ep. 3
K and I discuss her recent event, the Frogman 5k swim for Team Step-Up Foundation benefiting the Navy SEAL Foundation. We dive into the meaning of this event providing a source of fuel to drive through the doubt and uncertainty, the inherent value of doing hard stuff and the concept of misogi, and what lies ahead for us in this pursuit. Support the show
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 2
K and I kick off this brand new season (joke) catching up about what we've been up to, some big changes to life, thoughts on the physical/mental training space, and a look ahead for BTE. Support the show
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 1
K and I sit down to process and reflect on our 4x4x48 Challenge experiences. We ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours on behalf of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions) at the Warrior Angels Foundation fundraiser to raise money for psychedelic-assisted therapy. This event was so powerful in many ways: physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially. While we know we can't fully articulate just how transformational it was, we hope this episode gives a glimpse into what it ...
Mar 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 2
A few weeks ago I was blessed to attend a psychedelic healing retreat through VETS . Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions is a non-profit started by Amber and Marcus Capone that helps Veterans heal from TBI and trauma through psychedelic medicine. In this episode, K and I discuss "how we got here" and linked up with VETS, what the process was/is like, my personal experience and how it was the hardest thing I have ever done, how integration and returning to "normal life" is going, a...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 1
We kick off Season 4 debriefing K's Ironman Maryland event. She finished less than 48 hours from recording, so it is a fresh, vulnerable, insightful discussion about her experience. We discuss why she signed up, how her training went, what challenged her, inspired her, and changed within her as a result of engaging in the hardest physical event she has ever done. Support the show
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Anthony Falco is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has extensive experiencing working with individuals who are in pain and want to heal to return to living functional lives. Anthony is a student of life who has shared his wealth of knowledge with the BTE and CF Motown communities and we thoroughly enjoyed this discussion. Among the many nuggets of wisdom Anthony shares, he touches upon the role belief has in healing, how working with clients is rooted in curiosity and service, how com...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 13
How well do you know your farmer? In our case, he has become a friend and part of our family's life. We know his story, we trust him and his farm, and we are inspired by his pursuits and purpose. Malcolm Salovaara's story is as rare as it is inspiring. After pursuing and obtaining an Ivy League education, Malcolm decided to choose a different path than the traditional ones his peers headed off to. He chose to pursue a passion that would require hard work, a steep learning curve, and becomi...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 12
How do you define toughness? What characters, images, and stories come to mind when you think of displays of toughness? As athletes, we grow up thinking toughness is never letting anything get in our way of winning. It is playing injured. It is showing up early, outworking everyone, and leaving last. It is doing anything and everything necessary to be as best prepared come game day...and then some. The toughest are feared by their opponents, respected by their teammates, legend...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Omar Jabri has been a central contributor to BTE over the past few years, despite his geographical distance. His willingness to "do the work" of raising awareness to drive action not only helps him, but he has directly helped others by honestly and openly sharing his experiences. Omar also was the first person to introduce me to the concept of psychological flexibility and how it is one of the 'whats' that BTE does. We dive into what psychological flexibility is and how developing a practi...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Do not listen to this episode while doing something else. It is heavy. It is raw. It is authentic. It is strong. It is all things Vince Ruiz embodies. After going into the darkness and nearly losing his life to the perils of addiction, Vince returned to life with a light that he now helps others shine in their own lives as a mental health professional serving in community based and private practice. This episode is not for the feint of heart, which is exactly why we are appreciative of Vin...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Solee Natal is an amazing human who has graced those the BTE community with her courage to face the unknown, tenacity to challenge herself, and willingness to be vulnerable and honest with others - something that doesn't come easy to an introvert. Solee is one of the hardest working and inspiring people I've known and anyone who has shared the BTE space with Solee knows exactly what I'm talking about. Whether it in the Practice, Immersion, Vector Project, BTE Fitness. If Solee is involved,...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 8
