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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 148: Grin and Bare it

A mindset discussion. A milkshake discussion. All with a dash of tuberculosis sprinkled on top. Not my fault you hit play on this episode. Become a Patreoner Join my Small Steppers 12-week program (and learn Awareness Based Habit Change!) My new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t […]

Mar 27, 202216 min

WST 147: Normal but not NORMAL

In the health and happiness arena, normal for society can be at odds with normal for humanity. When you’re ready to do the hard work of living a healthy and happy life, prepare to be seen as abnormal. Good news: abnormal often wins the day. Become a Patreoner Join my Small Steppers 12-week program (and […]

Mar 07, 202226 min

WST 146: Defenders of the State

An earned state of health and happiness is something to behold and something to defend. And, I had an analysis-worthy dream. Listen up. Become a Patreoner Join my Small Steppers 12-week program (and learn Awareness Based Habit Change!) My new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t Watch […]

Feb 21, 202223 min

WST 145: Life Through Orange Colored Lenses

Wow. I come out of the chute on fire in this episode. Buckle in. Hippy hugs to fiber to sleep. Ground breaking? Your words, not mine. Join my Small Steppers 12-week program (and learn Awareness Based Habit Change!) My new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t Watch […]

Feb 14, 202223 min

WST 144: Goal Paralysis

Go ahead. Set big goals. Get excited, but then…almost immediately it’s about how it get there. The hard, hard work and becoming mentally tough and focused so you don’t fall prey to overwhelm. Plus I almost smoked. Check out my guest spot on this podcast: The Daily Grind Join my Small Steppers 12-week program (and […]

Jan 27, 202226 min

WST 143: Productivity and Nothingness

Athletes focus on recovery. If they don’t recover well, they don’t train as well. But what about proper recovery in non-exercise life? How good are you at balancing the busy-ness of life with plain ol’ doing nothing? Harder than you might think. Check out my guest spot on this podcast: Just Minding My Business Podcast […]

Jan 10, 202220 min

WST 142: My Three Day Water Fast Report

Just what the title says. I did a three day water fast a few days ago. Miserable and wonderful. Loud and silent. Uncomfortable and cleansing. Challenging and rewarding. Listen up. Music in this episode: “Help Less” by Redwood Sky Join my Small Steppers 12-week program (and learn Awareness Based Habit Change!) My new book! Six […]

Dec 13, 202127 min

WST 141: The Discipline of Less Discipline

Being disciplined in a single area (e.g., healthy eating) can be a tough business. Holding on so tight that your quality of life is negatively affected. Is a certain amount of discipline necessary for a good life? Of course, but not in the way you think. Join my Small Steppers 12-week program now and get […]

Dec 04, 202121 min

WST 140: Musician NOT in Name Only

How we define ourselves, how others define us. The labels versus the work we do. THIS is the question of this episode. Are we not allowed to pursue a passion simply because it’s somehow not who we are? My new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t Watch […]

Nov 08, 202126 min

WST 139: Too Tired to Relate

I compare relationships to healthy eating, and get away with it. Also, a contest to win the best damn coffee roast I’ve ever done. And, a little dive into Chappelle. My new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t Watch my FREE SIX-PART VIDEO SERIES! Want to talk […]

Oct 27, 202126 min

WST 138: The Piano Lesson Lesson

Is there something you really want to do but aren’t getting it done? Listen in. Also, Facebook and sex talks. I know, I know. Just trust me.. Featured in this episode: Sid’s guest appearance on The Transformative Leader Podcast My new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t […]

Oct 18, 202128 min

WST 137: Breaking Good

Breaking Good? My sincere effort to relate Breaking Bad to the goal of this podcast. A lofty goal, I might add. The tough work of changing the way you live. For good. Featured in this episode: Art Metrano Video My top 5 favorite fiction works that are secretly philosophy books! My new book! Six Truths: […]

Oct 02, 2021

WST 136: The Feeling Question

Can we automatically trust our feelings? Spoiler alert: no. But we can learn from them. Also, I sing the praises of Keto Magazine and my new very, very cold tub. My new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (schedule a FREE discovery zoom call) […]

Sep 10, 202132 min

WST 135: Gone is the Cowboy

The traditional ‘cowboy’ ethic is disappearing. Honor, dignity, acting on principle. Ideally when we make a mistake and are called on it, we’d fix it. Simple, clean. Now, though, we stand our ground even when we’re wrong. It ain’t pretty. My new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you […]

Aug 29, 202127 min

WST 134: The Lines We Draw

We have all drawn lines. Lines we don’t cross. The questions are: where are the lines, are we aware of them, and do they need to move so that we can become healthier and happier. Kareem has thoughts on this too. Article by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Podcast Appearances: The Power of Investing In People Build 2 […]

Aug 15, 202128 min

WST 133: Addiction is stronger than compassion

Just what the title says. Addiction is stronger than compassion. You might want to care for others but if you don’t fix your ‘stuff’ you may not be able to. I also rail on the stupid government dietary ‘plate.’ Buy my new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you […]

Jul 21, 202125 min

WST 132: The Creation Myth

How necessary are feedback and comments in order to create something? In this episode I tackle comment culture, creation, and seriously question how cannabis can enhance the performance of an olympic sprinter. Listen to me on this podcast:Lifeblood Podcast Buy my new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you […]

Jul 02, 202127 min

WST 131: Life. It’s every day.

Improving your life and living a good life is hard frickin’ work. Can it get easier? Also, I’m really, really relieved that JK Rowlings is finally able to afford food and stuff. Listen to me on some podcasts:Soundbalming Podcast with Dr. Lamarr D. ShieldsGoodsugar Podcast Buy my new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths […]

Jun 25, 202129 min

WST 130: Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke on “The Plant-Based Athlete”

No Meat Athlete’s Matt Frazier and competitive weight-lifter/author Robert Cheeke join me on the very first WST podcast interview to discuss their new book, “The Plant-Based Athlete: A Game-Changing Approach to Peak Performance.” Info about the book + bonuses!!! Buy my new book! Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you […]

Jun 08, 202147 min

WST 129: The Inexplicable 3 am

Waking up at 3 am and can’t get back to sleep? Well, I am. But…there’s a solution and it can’t be explained with language. Also, a 6 year old doesn’t like me. Time to lay down some WST podcast truth. CNN article referenced in the episode Buy my new book! Six Truths: Live by these […]

May 29, 202123 min

WST 128: The Power of Not Knowing

Let’s face it. There are some things we just don’t know and can’t know. And when we still try to find out about these things we rob ourselves of a life more lived in the present. Plus…soap bars for my children, and EDIBLES. Yes, edibles. Sid on “This Might Get Uncomfortable” Podcast with Jason Wrobel/Whitney […]

May 15, 202122 min

WST 127: The One About Hunger and Boredom

It’s ok to feel hungry if you know where your next meal is coming from. It’s ok to feel boredom if entertainment is at your fingertips. Not only ok, but necessary to feel these little moments of discomfort in order to live a fulfilled and happy life. Joel Fuhrman MD: True Hunger vs. Toxic Hunger […]

Apr 26, 202126 min

WST 126: Change your Mind

When did it become a bad thing to change your mind, to adjust your behavior when new facts present? Don’t know, don’t care. But when you have the strength to change your mind it can change the world. Also…what would Jesus drive? Sid on Vedge Your Best Podcast “I Am a Peaceful Goldfish” by Shoshana […]

Apr 19, 202123 min

WST 125: Credit Where Credit is Due

One obstacle to living a healthier and happier life? Not noticing the wins along the way. Seriously. Learning to give yourself credit where credit is due begets more success long-term. Also, a perfect three-song playlist from on high. Sid on 5AM Miracle Podcast Sid on THINK Business Live Podcast My new book is out now! […]

Apr 12, 202120 min

WST 124: Time and Place

Healthy eating? There’s a time and place. Same for unhealthy eating. Try to control things so much in an effort to avoid any irregularities or unevenness in your life, you lose. Sid on 5AM Miracle Podcast AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (schedule […]

Mar 31, 202122 min

WST 123: At Any Other Time

So much of our wellness/health desires are framed in what we want to STOP doing. “I want to stop overeating” “I want to stop eating sugar.” But what if this way of thinking is profoundly counter-productive and actually prevents us from making real change? AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. […]

Mar 18, 202123 min

WST 122: To Repair is to Renew

My thoughts on reparations (I reference Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “A Case for Reparations”) and the ethic behind breaking unhealthy cycles and repairing a broken past, even a distant one. NY Time article mentioned in the podcast: Exercise vs. Diet AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t SMALL STEP […]

Mar 04, 202123 min

WST 121: Opposite Day

Sometimes doing the opposite of what you feel like doing is the way to break up tension that comes from “holding on tight” to a day-to-day existence that may be a higher level of stress than is healthy for you. AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t […]

Feb 15, 202121 min

WST 120: What Happens in Vagus Stays in Vagus

A return to proper breathing is like a return to proper eating and proper running. But breathing is especially interesting as it relates to the vagus nerve and, of course, Ricki Lake’s 30 year struggle with hair loss. AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER:Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t SMALL STEP […]

Feb 07, 202132 min

WST 119: The Tragedy of Indecisiveness

Being indecisive is tragic. So it waiting around to be inspired. You gotta be an active player in that picture. Also, I’m going all in with my home roasted coffee. AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER:Six Truths: Live by these truths and be happy. Don’t and you won’t SMALL STEP INTENSIVE (schedule a FREE CALL with me to […]

Jan 28, 202125 min
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