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The HigherUp Podcast

Michael Smoak•podcasters.spotify.com
Health & Fitness
The HigherUp Podcast has one mission - to share easily implementable ways to improve your life. The host of this podcast is Michael Smoak, or HigherUpWellness on social media. I will be breaking down concepts and principles in the health and wellness space that are often complex and convoluted into easily digestible, actionable steps that you can do for low or no cost. This podcast will be a combination of solo episodes and interview episodes of guests who embody the HigherUp lifestyle.
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Episodes

How to Take The Power Back in Your Life With Haley Cordova | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 52

Drop Your #StepCheck in the comments! Today I had the chance to sit down with Haley Cordova. She is known on Socials as @fueledbyfitness, and has powerful, profound perspectives on how to overcome anxiety, mental health struggles, and build a life that your proud of. Let me know what you thought of the episode and be sure to like, rate, follow, and subscribe so we can get the message to more people.

Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min

How to Optimize Your Life Through Supplementation W/ Justin Kelly | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 50

Happy 50 episodes! Thank you all so much for being here. Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments! Justin Kelly is a prominent health and wellness influencer and the founder of PRSPR Wellness, a platform dedicated to holistic nutrition and functional medicine. With a Master's degree from USC and clinical ICU training, Justin specializes in personalized nutrition strategies aimed at healing the gut, balancing hormones, and achieving sustainable weight loss. His approach combines evidence-based scienc...

Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 8 min

Disspelling Myths of the Modern Fitness Industry w/ Travis Chappell | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 49

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! This episode is a little different. It is a sneak peak of my time on the podcast "Travis Makes Friends" With Travis Chappell. I encourage you to go to his channel on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts on to go check out the full conversation! Travis' Socials | @Travischappell on Tiktok and Instagram, @travismakesfriends on Tiktok and instagram for the show.

May 28, 2025•21 min

Follower Q&A: Answering Your Biggest Questions | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 48

Drop Your #stepcheck in the comments!Try Whoop free for one month: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/higherupwellness/Follower Questions:1. PindyCineda – Did you always know how to communicate / express your thoughts effectively?2. Stoooopiid – Tips to grow on social media platforms 3. Tvkwellness – how do I get over the fear of posting for the first time 4. Wesleysilvain – whats 1 thing you wish you could say to your 18-20 year old self5. Riley Mcbay – how do genetics come into play in fitness ? For...

May 19, 2025•39 min

How to Break Free from Suffering with Peter Crone | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 46

Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments! In this episode of The HigherUp Podcast , I sit down with Peter Crone — also known as The Mind Architect . Peter is a visionary in the world of human potential, performance, and inner freedom. His work helps people break free from the mental limitations and subconscious patterns that hold them back from living a fulfilled and authentic life. In our conversation, we dive into the power of perception, the stories we unknowingly live by, and how we can create a...

Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 11 min

Reverse Dieting, Balancing Running and Lifting & More: Follower Q&A | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 45

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! Answering the following questions: How to reverse diet effectively How to be a hybrid athlete Why is REM sleep important? How do you calculate your calorie deficit? How to get to somebodys "Why" in a Sales process Breaking through weight loss plateaus "Big back" hunger strategies to stay full What achievement in my life am I most proud of? Resources to learn about fitness How to deal with "being stuck" How to handle self doubt How to properly bulk What is th...

Apr 17, 2025•45 min

How to Use a Nutrient Dense Diet to Tap into Your Full Potential | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 44

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments below! In this Episode of the podcast, we are joined by Sillz, known by some as the Kiwi King himself. We dive into the importance of focusing on micronutrients in the diet and the impact they had on him from battling with ADHD, to become a high performer in his 9-5 consulting job. If you are interested in joining my coaching community, go to the link below to learn more. higherupwellness.com/bio Sillz Socials | @Sillzfit on IG @Sillz on Tiktok Michael's Soci...

Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 9 min

How to Build Self Confidence Through an Evidence Based Life W/ Cru Mahoney | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 43

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode, I sit down with Cru Mahoney. A content creator and coach with over a million followers across all social media platforms. Cru has mastered the monotonous. In this episode, we breakdown how he has run 1 mile every day for 6.5 years, and how he built bulletproof self belief through stacking proof his entire life. If you struggle with self belief, this is the episode for you.

Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min

Discussing Entrepreneurship, Grief, Faith, and More | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 41

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! This episode was unplanned between myself, Gabriel Pinto, and Marten Jenkins. We discuss our businesses, personal lives, how to cope with death, and finding god amongst it all. Marten Jenkins is an Atlanta based entrepreneur with a background in Division 1 College sports as well as the creation of NIL in College Football. Gabriel Pinto is an Atlanta based Men's purpose coach, helping guys find their faith and clarity on their purpose in life....

Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 24 min

How to Grow Organically on Social Media | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 40

Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments! This is a recording of a talk i gave at the AR Funnel Lead Summit in January. It goes into detail about exactly how I grew to over a million followers in 18 months by leveraging authenticity on social media. Let me know what you think in the comments, and follow / subscribe if you liked it!

Feb 10, 2025•27 min

6 Non-Negotiables I Use to Work Through Adversity | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 36

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In Today's episode, I reflect on the strategies I have implemented to overcome what life has thrown at me (which has been quite a lot) in hopes you can implement them for yourself when life's non-elected challenges arise. Please rate the show and follow the channel if you are on Spotify and do not forget to subscribe if you are on YouTube so we can get the message out to more people.

Dec 15, 2024•24 min

5 Skills I Developed That Changed My Life | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 35

Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments! In todays episode, I break down the 5 skills I have honed in the last 5 years that I believe had the most tangible positive impact on my life. They are as follows: 1. Communication skills 2. Sales Skills 3. Fitness 4. Self belief 5. Networking What are some skills I left out you think people would benefit from developing? If you liked the episode, be sure to rate the show if you are on Spotify, and subscribe if you are on YouTube. Share it with your friends ...

Dec 05, 2024•33 min

How I Grew My Social Media, Overcoming Life's Adversities & More | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 32

Drop Your #Stepcheck in the comments! This episode is a follower Q&A. The questions answered are below: Did you feel awkward about filming yourself at first and how did you get over it? How to educate loved ones on the importance of health without being pushy or self righteous. Tips for growing a social media page? Thoughts on a SAD lamp during winter? Create the ideal meal that is filling and has all the macronutrients we need. Can you explain your morning routine and the science behind it?...

Nov 03, 2024•26 min

How To Build a Personal Brand in 2024 w/ Baxate | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 31

Drop your #stepcheck in the comments! In today’s episode we’re joined by Carter Abdullah, known on the internet as Baxate. He is a Georgia Tech Graduate, and founding engineer at software company brev.dev which was recently acquired by NVIDIA. He has led a remarkably successful life, especially for being just 24 years old. He creates content documenting his journey as an engineer at one of the nations biggest tech moguls, as well as giving advice that he says “he wishes he had when he was a youn...

Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 31

How to Gain Clarity on Your Purpose in Life With Gabriel Pinto | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 30

Drop your #stepcheck in the comments! In this episode, I sit down with my coach, Gabriel Pinto. I have been working with Gabriel for the last 3 months and it has been a transformative experience to say the least. Gabriel specializes in helping people heal past wounds and traumas to ultimately grow into alignment with their purpose. Gabriel and I are hosting a wellness retreat December 13th - 15th. We will be renting an airbnb and bringing 10-15 men along for the weekend. If you would like more i...

Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 35 min

4 Mindset Shifts To Get You Through Difficult Times | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 29

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode I get, well, honest. Honest about where I am at in my life, and the challenges I am navigating. With of course some tips on how to navigate the challenges you will all inevitably face in your life as well. Let me know in the comments what you thought of the episode and make sure to rate the show and follow the channel so we can get the message to more people. Social Media / Contact @higherupwellness on all platforms...

Oct 14, 2024•22 min

How to Set Yourself Up to Stand Out | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 28

In lieu of my standard podcast episode, I have decided to upload a recording of the presentation I gave at Georgia State University in the Robinson School of Business. I share the framework I have used to set myself apart and ultimately build the life that I wanted for myself. While this is given to College students, it applies to anyone in any walk of of life. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min

Answering Your Most Frequently Asked Questions | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 27

Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments. In this episode, I answer the top 8 questions that I get the most from those of you who follow me. Here are the 8 questions: 1. How do i eat intuitively and still hit my goals? 2. What advice do you have for people who want to create content? 3. How to prevent overtraining when lifting and running. 4. I just started my health journey, what should my non negotiables be? 5. How to stop binge eating. 6. How to determine who is trustworthy for advice in the fitn...

Sep 29, 2024•37 min

5 "Health Fads" That Are Actually Worth The Hype | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 26

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the channel and rate the show so we can get this information to more people. In this episode we dive into 5 of the most popular health fads I have seen take over the internet in the last 6-8 months that I actually believe are worth trying for most people. Those 5 things are as follows: 1. Magnesium Supplementation 2. Cold exposure 3. Saunas 4. Mouth tape / breathing strips 5. Intermittent fasting Social media | @high...

Sep 22, 2024•19 min

Sunday Chat: Running Man Recap, Finding Your Purpose | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 25

Drop your #Stepcheck in the comments! In this episode, I recap Jesse Itzler & All Day Running Company's event, Running Man 2024. I also dive into getting aligned with your purpose and how you might go about doing that in a world where so many people feel lost. I also share a bit about how fitness can help you build self confidence and self belief. Do hard things. It makes you a better person. Socials | @higherupwellness on all platforms...

Sep 16, 2024•40 min

4 Actionable Ways To Build Discipline and Achieve Your Goals | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 24

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments. In this episode I go into the ways that I was able to build discipline and ultimately do the things I set out to do. Many people in this day and age struggle with discipline and motivation when it comes to achieving their fitness or personal goals. This episode is designed to help you do just that. Socials | @higherupwellness on all platforms

Sep 10, 2024•26 min
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