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The HigherUp Podcast

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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

Follower Q&A | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 23

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode i pick a few questions from you guys to answer in depth. I also open up about my "why" when it comes to what drives me forward. Please like, subscribe, share and follow the channel. It is a huge help.

Aug 26, 202444 min

Finding Your "Why" to Achieve Your Goals w/ ScottyKFitness | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 22

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments & dont forget to subscribe! In this episode I am joined by ScottyKfitness. He is a former firefighter, father of 4, and one of the fastest growing fitness content creators on the internet. In just a few short months, Scotty has amassed a following of over 1 million people on TikTok through sharing creative, tasty, high protein recipes. He is also renowned for his "sup kid" series where he gives valuable insights to the younger generation. His information,...

Aug 13, 202447 min

Chris Cavallini - The Ultimate Guide to Changing Your Life | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 21

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Cavallini, The Owner and CEO of Nutrition Solutions, a multi-million-dollar Meal Prep company based out of Tampa, Florida. In this episode, Chris delivers a tremendous amount of value about how to finally achieve an elite level of success with tangible steps you can implement TODAY to start improving. We discuss the following topics: - The power of changing your environment to improve your life - The critical role self development plays in achieving success...

Jun 26, 20241 hr 22 min

6 Ways Getting Fit Will Improve Your Life (That You Don't Expect) | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 20

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode, I share 6 unexpected ways my life got better when I got fit. They are listed below. 1. Executive / Cognitive Function 2. Anxiety / Depression 3. Earning Capacity / Career Success 4. Dental Health 5. How others treated me 6. Style / Clothing Please like and subscribe if you are on YouTube watching or rate and follow the show if you are on Spotify, it really helps me out. Thanks for listening! Socials | @higherupwellness on all platforms...

Jun 12, 202426 min

Rapid Fire Q&A | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 18

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode I answer your questions about fitness, nutrition, mindset, motivation, and more. Thank you to those of you who submitted and I apologize if I was not able to answer yours. Please like the video and subscribe to the channel if you are on YouTube. If you are on Spotify, please rate the episode! Thank you!

May 18, 20241 hr 4 min

4 Quotes To Challenge Your Current Beliefs | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 17

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! Welcome back to the podcast and thank you for your patience as I have been away awhile. In this episode I dive into 4 (technically 5) quotes that have been impactful for me in the last 2 weeks. The quotes are Complexity is the enemy of execution Tell a lie big enough, long enough, loud enough, eventually people will believe you. People dont experience life. They experience a life they focus on. A man can only free his soul by exhausting his body....

May 14, 202423 min

Setting Goals, Habit Building, Body Dysmorphia & More | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 16

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode of the podcast, I answer questions from my private community members and share my answers with you all. The questions answered are as follows: 1. "I think hearing your perspective on good habit building and bad habit breaking and more of a personal take on how you actively changed your habits over time. And the affect it’s had on you’re development throughout all aspects of your life." 2. " Fighting being a perfectionist about health and fitn...

Apr 19, 202432 min

Emotional Decisions Kill Your Chances of Success | The HigherUp Podcast Episode 14

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! Welcome back to another episode of The HigherUp Podcast. In this episode, I share my thoughts on emotional decision making when it comes to being successful. I believe making decisions based on emotions is a guaranteed way to never have what you want. Whether it be in fitness, finance, or business. Successful people such as Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Alex Hormozi, Chris Bumstead, and any other elite performer you emulate all share this trait. They always do what...

Mar 12, 202417 min

7 Science Backed Tips For Better Sleep | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 13

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments!! In this episode, I discuss 7 ways to guarantee a better nights sleep. Sleep is something millions of people struggle with. And most people are not getting enough of it. It seems to be the first bucket we borrow from when life gets busy or stressful. In reality, sleep is critical for fat loss, muscle gain, mental well-being, and just about every facet of our lives. If you liked the episode, please subscribe to the channel. If you are on Spotify, please follo...

Mar 03, 202427 min

How Mineral Supplementation Can Change Your Life With Jordan Parker | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 12

Drop Your #StepCheck in the comments! In today's episode I am joined by Jordan Parker. CEO and Owner of Optimize Minerals. Jordan left a great corporate job to pursue his dream of helping people take back control of their health the way he did; by utilizing holistic health practices to treat root causes rather than symptoms. In this episode we dive deep into the science behind why minerals are critical for all facets of our health and why you definitely are not getting enough, even if your diet ...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 18 min

5 Personal Beliefs That Changed My Life | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 11

If you liked this episode, please like and subscribe. It really is a huge help. Welcome to another episode of The HigherUp Podcast. In this episode I cover 5 beliefs I hold daily that completely changed my life for the better. They are as follows: 1. Physical health is a launching pad for success. 2. You can get anything you want out of life if you help enough people get what they want. 3. Some people do not have what they want in life simply because they do not ask for it. 4. Dulciusex asperis....

Feb 18, 202429 min

Everything That Happens to You is Your Fault - Extreme Ownership | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 10

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! Relax, before you get worked up from the title listen to the episode. In this episode I cover Jocko Willink's leadership principle known as Extreme Ownership. Whether you want to lose fat, build a business, or improve your relationships, extreme ownership will fast track you there. I personally adopted this mentality 3 years ago and it changed my life. I hope it changes yours too. Socials | @higherupwellness on all platforms Book a call for 1:1 Coaching | ht...

Feb 10, 202426 min

The 9 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make on a Fitness Journey | TheHigherUp Podcast Ep. 9

In this podcast, I go into detail on what I believe to be the biggest mistakes people make that sabotages or slows down their progress on a fitness journey. 1. Avoding weights and focusing on cardio. 2. Hiring a Personal Trainer. 3. Undershooting Nutrition. 4. Thinking being fit = not enjoying life. 5. Not following a program. 6. Not moving outside the gym. 7. Majoring in the minors. 8. Being dishonest with themselves. 9. The "All or nothing" mentality. Socials | @higherupwellness on all platfor...

Feb 01, 202429 min

The Path Toward Your Goals Will Be Difficult | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 8

In this episode of the HigherUp podcast, I share with you my take on the path toward success. Success looks different for everyone. But no matter what it looks like, the principles are the same. It is paved with uncertainty, anxiety, and struggle. And that is okay. This episode is more about mindset than anything. Whether or not we succeed is and always will be our choice.

Jan 26, 202421 min

6 Quotes That Changed My Life | The HigherUp Podcast Episode 7

In this episode I share the 6 quotes that had a drastic positive impact on my life. I add context and explanation as to why they had an impact on me in hopes they resonate with you as well. If you are interested in jumping into the community, see the link below: https://www.skool.com/the-higherup-lifestyle-7684?invite=657ae815724a4dca8fe9bbd22ee01abf Socials: Tiktok | @higherupwellness Instagram | ⁠@higherupwellness⁠ ⁠ Book a Coaching Call | ⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/higherupwellness...

Jan 18, 202423 min

How To Build Sustainable Habits | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 6

If you are interested in communicating with me more and being around a group of like minded people, join The HigherUp Lifestyle. It is a community of people striving for the same thing; Continous improvment. I will go live in there twice weekly, post real time tips and tricks that only will go inside the community, and create monthly challenges for prizes. Go check it out! https://www.skool.com/the-higherup-lifestyle-7684?invite=657ae815724a4dca8fe9bbd22ee01abf In this episode, I pay homage to t...

Jan 05, 202419 min

Practical Tools and Tips to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | HigherUp Podcast Ep. 5

Drop your #StepCheck in the comments! In this episode I cover something I struggle with heavily this time of year, Seasonal Affective Disorder. Winter is a tough time for people to stick to their goals and routines. And in this video, I share what leads to SAD and share 6 practical tips you can implement for low or no cost to combat the symptoms of SAD. If you adopt these tips, you will feel happier and more fulfilled this winter. If you got one valuable tip from this, please like the video and ...

Dec 30, 202325 min

How to Transform Your Life Through Consistency w/ Cru Mahoney | HigherUp Podcast Ep. 4

The goal of the HigherUp Podcast is to share easily implementable ways to improve your life that do not involve turning life as you know it onto its head. Drop your #StepCheck in the comments below! This is the first guest episode of many of the HigherUp Podcast with Cru Mahoney. Cru is a content creator and online coach. He provides introspective, profound perspectives in his "daily morning mile" video posts. He has transformed his life through a foundation of consistency and physical health. W...

Dec 27, 202358 min

Q&A 1: Discipline, How to Build Endurance, How To Build Muscle Simplified | HigherUp Podcast Ep. 3

All Questions are typed below with timestamps so you can jump to what you want to hear. Drop your #StepCheck in the comments!! If you liked this episode, please like the video, drop a comment, and subscribe. I really appreciate it. 1. How do you build your way up to a 5k/10k? 1:33 2. Talk more about Discipline, I struggle to maintain discipline and feel like I need a kick in the ass. 7:18 3. What is your opinion on salt-based electrolytes, and can you get too much salt? 11:55 4. Do you believe w...

Dec 19, 202343 min

The 5 Biggest "Levers" You Can Pull to Lose Body Fat Forever | HigherUp Podcast Ep. 2

The goal of the HigherUp Podcast is to share Easily implementable ways to improve your life that do not involve turning life as you know it onto its head. In this episode, I go over what I believe to be the five things you can to do make a fat loss phase effortless. I refer to them as "levers" because they give us leverage over the calorie deficit which at times, can be challenging. If you implement these tools however, you are much more likely to be successful in your fat loss journey and enjoy...

Dec 19, 202333 min

Ultra Marathon Recap, Why Everyone Should Do Hard Things | HigherUp Podcast Ep. 1

Welcome to my first Podcast. If you are here from TikTok or Instagram, thank you for supporting me. I do not have a set video format. Some may be podcasting style like this, while others may be more "day in the life" content. However, the mission stays the same. Share easily implementable ways to improve your life. In this video, I discuss my first ever ultramarathon. I also share how to carb load and prepare for an endurance event, as well as what my goals and desired outcomes were versus what ...

Dec 19, 202325 min
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