Welcome to another episode of the Yanagida Podcast where Justin speaks about questions from all of you viewers. Come listen as we talk about advice to help people start their fitness journey, humility and kindness, and overall activities to improve your quality of life. We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, contact us: Email: yanagidapodcast@gmail.com IG: @JustinYanagida on Instagram!
Mar 20, 2021•48 min
Welcome to another episode of the Yanagida Podcast, joined by our guest, Heather Eastman, a personal trainer and former figure competitor. We'll go over eating routines, fasting, and a lot more. Heather Eastman: IG: @heathereastmanfitness We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, contact us: Email: yanagidapodcast@gmail.com IG: @JustinYanagida on Instagram!
Mar 20, 2021•39 min
Welcome to another episode of the Yanagida Podcast with special guest Malika Dudley! Join us as we talk about how Malika became a French teacher to KITV’s meteorologist, how she found herself with karate, the lessons she learned from live TV, and so much more! To get in touch with Malika Dude, follower her IG @malikadudley We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, contact us: Email: yanagidapodcast@gmail.com ...
Feb 01, 2021•53 min
Welcome to another episode of the Yanagida Podcast featuring nutritionist, Michele. Join as we talk about the benefits of consistency, habits to improve your nutrition, and much more to keep you as healthy as possible. Contact Michele on Instagram: @1saltymermaid @mymacromind We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, contact us: Email: yanagidapodcast@gmail.com IG: @JustinYanagida on Instagram!...
Jan 06, 2021•40 min
Welcome to another episode of Yanagida Podcast featuring Pukalani Superette owner, Aric, and President Megan! Join us as we talk about how it all started, what values they learned along the way to keep the store going, personal growths, raw vegan cooking from Chef Ali Kat helping with diabetes, and so much more! Follow Pukalani Superette on Instagram: @pukalanisuperette We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcas...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Welcome to another week of the Yanagida Podcast, featuring F45 owner, Shane and guest Jason. Join as we talk about the meaning of Jiujitsu and martial arts, their journey within themselves, their mission in non-profit to fight sex-trafficking within children and women in Oahu, what Fighting Sickness with Fitness truly means to them, and so much more. To contact Shane or Jason visit their IG: @aquinoohana @sojournjiujitsu @f45_coach_shane We love answering your questions, so if you have any stori...
Dec 21, 2020•48 min
Welcome to another week of the Yanagida Podcast. We answer your questions about cardio options, healthy eating habits, and how jiujitsu humbles you and your ego. We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, email us at yanagidapodcast@gmail.com or message @JustinYanagida on Instagram!
Dec 08, 2020•53 min
This week we continue to discuss the great leadership points of Jocko Willink's book Leadership Strategy and Tactics . What does it take to become a great leader? When and how do you express your concerns to your boss? Is your ego blocking you from the seeing the bigger picture? Tune in as we answer and discuss these important questions in our path to becoming a better leader. We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s...
Dec 02, 2020•50 min
Tune in to this inspirational and grateful episode with special guest, Lisha Martelles who's part of the Yanagida Fit Fam! Join us as we talk about how exercise and food changed her life, her experiences in Yanagida Fitness, the 6-week challenge, how Justin overcame his challenges, the growth of the Yanagida Fitness team, and so much more. Listen in to this inspirational episode and we hope you get some light out of your dark days. Song: Different - Micah Tyler We love answering your questions, ...
Nov 24, 2020•51 min
We're doing something a little different this podcast! Join us as we give our commentary on Jocko Willink's book Leadership Strategy and Tactics with the lessons we learned, a reflection on our past actions, and how it applies to our daily lives now. Look forward to more book reviews in the future and if you have any thoughts our questions about the book we review, let us know! We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’...
Nov 11, 2020•55 min
Tune in for this week's Podcast episode with Penny Thomas and Aesza. Join us as we talk about how Penny got started with BJJ, her BJJ training and match experience, her most exciting/hardest matches, her advice to new women BJJ competitors, and so much more. If you want to get in touch with Penny, follow and message her on Instagram @pennythomas. We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, email us at yanagidap...
Nov 10, 2020•36 min
For this week's podcast we answer your questions for this week's podcast! Favorite high school memories, halloween treats and traditions, stigma of getting an arts degree, the most difficult about being a leader, suffering at the cost of everyone's happiness, favorite Japanese songs, and so much more. To get a free consultation with Yanagida Fitness visit: https://yanagidafitness.as.me We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on ne...
Nov 04, 2020•43 min
Tune in for this week’s episode with Tyler, Thomas, and Kellen. Join us as we talk about the benefits of cold showers, good eating habits and fasting, recovery, the best time of day to exercise, pre/post roll Brazilian jiujitsu routines, and roasting Thomas on his eating habits. We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, email us at yanagidapodcast@gmail.com or message @JustinYanagida on Instagram!...
Oct 21, 2020•46 min
Tune in to this week's episode with special guest Christine Spencer who is the leader of the Alzheimer's walk in Maui. We talk about the meaning of the Alzheimer's walk, the significance of the Flower Garden, tips on living a healthy lifestyle, and more! Contact the Alzheimer's Association: - alz.org/hawaii - 24/7 hotline : +1 800 272-3900 Register for the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Maui: - act.alz.org/mauiwalk - Walk with the Yanagida Fitness team: act.alz.org/goto/yanagidafitness We love ...
Oct 12, 2020•41 min
Tune in to our 20th episode with Justin and Podcast Director, Serene Morales! We continue to answer your questions as we talk about the IBJJF, favorite memories of his journey to Yanagida Fitness, motivation to continuing a healthy lifestyle, and his journey through overcoming his drug addiction. We love answering your questions, so if you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, email us at yanagidapodcast@gmail.com or message @JustinYanagida on Inst...
Oct 05, 2020•38 min
Tune in for a fun episode where we have a casual conversation with Taylor Hovious and Thomas Takamori. We talk about how they ended up in the gym, loud cats, dragon ball z vs. Naruto, surviving college off of pretzels, leadership skills, and so much more. If you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, email us at yanagidapodcast@gmail.com!
Sep 29, 2020•47 min
Welcome to another episode of the Yanagida Podcast! We have a great episode for you with the President of the Maui Chambers of Commerce, Pamela Tumpap! This is a great and informational episode for you local businesses as we talk about the Microbusiness loan and programs for struggling small businesses. Also, we give so much information about the annual Made in Maui County Festival, why going virtual is making it bigger and better, and how YOUR small business can still participate! If you’re a s...
Sep 21, 2020•47 min
We have an engaging episode today as Justin chats with special guest, Dr. Melissa Ling, who has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist! Listen in and take some notes as we learn some know how’s of Physical Therapy from Dr. Melissa Ling and learn about her hard-working journey into becoming the person she is now. If you’d like to contact Dr. Melissa Ling, her Instagram is @melissaldpt. Check out her videos on how to fight stiffness with movement...
Sep 14, 2020•47 min
You ask, and we answer! On this episode, Justin answers your questions about advice on building a business, morning routines, how to first get active, jiujitsu’s meaning and purpose, and etc. Listen to us on multiple platforms like Spotify, or watch the episode on Youtube: JustinYanagida. If you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, email us at yanagidapodcast@gmail.com!
Sep 07, 2020•34 min
You’re gonna love today’s episode as we have a very special guest, the founder of The Maui Cookie Lady, Mitzi Toro! Join us this episode as we chat with Mitzi about her journey from being a school teacher and being a self-taught cookie maker, to being the famous cookie lady we now know today! We chat more about her humble beginnings, great advice about finance and business, and the huge impact made on her business from her family’s support. If you want to get in touch with Mitzi, contact her thr...
Sep 01, 2020•27 min
On today’s episode, we have our very own Yanagida Fitness Director, Allyn Kalaiwaa as co-host, and special guest Kevin O’Brien, who’s a teacher, and strength and conditioning coach at Kamehameha school’s Maui! Join us as we talk about Kevin’s journey through college, how he became a teacher, reliving memories and stories with Allyn, and how Fighting Sickness with Fitness impacted Kevin when battling cancer. Also, we answer all of your questions about being a teacher, being a goat, stocks, Kevin’...
Aug 24, 2020•58 min•Ep. 13
On this episode, we calm your curiosity as Justin answers your 5 random questions about his past wishes and regrets, and what better choices/decisions to make in order to optimize a better and healthy lifestyle. If you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, email us at yanagidapodcast@gmail.com!
Aug 17, 2020•34 min•Ep. 12
We have an exciting episode for you today as Justin chats with Lindsay Takekawa, Director of Miss Maui USA, and Chelsea Guzman who is running for the Miss Maui Division! Listen in to our conversations as we talk about these girl’s incredible journeys of being apart of and creating the Miss Maui pageants, and their self-journey into discovering and caring for themselves! If you’d like to reach out to Lindsay or Chelsea, visit their Instagram @chelseaguzman, @alohaimlindsay. If you’d like to help ...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 11
On this episode, we are joined by our local Hawai'i State Representative of District 8, Troy Hashimoto! We asked you, the audience, to give us any questions you had for Troy and he answered! Enjoy today's episode as we chat with Troy about his upbringing and how he gained his interest into politics, his love for the local community, and more! If you'd like to contact Troy and talk story with him, email him: rephashimoto@capitol.hawaii.gov or reach out on social media on FB @rephashimoto, or IG @...
Aug 03, 2020•43 min•Ep. 10
Join us on this week’s episode as Justin chats with the Executive Director of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu, who is also Justin’s former boss, a former Atlanta Flacon’s NFL player, and former Athletic Director of Kamehameha schools for 25 years. His name is Blane Gaison, and on this episode, we talk about his uprising and journey to and through his NFL career, how he hired and inspired Justin, and how his self-discipline allowed him to grow into the person he is today! If you have any s...
Jul 27, 2020•47 min•Ep. 9
In this week's episode, Justin chats with H.P. Baldwin high school's teacher, Trisha Roy, and Director of the Yanagida Podcast, Serene Morales! Tune in as we chat and get to know Trisha's tough love for her students, how Justin, Trisha, and Serene ended up meeting each other, Trisha's love for traveling with her family, and the continuous growth within themselves. If you have any stories, questions, or people that you want featured on next week’s podcast, email us at yanagidapodcast@gmail.com!
Jul 20, 2020•50 min•Ep. 8
On this special episode, Justin answers your questions about first opening his gym, college life, and some random fun facts about himself. If you have any stories or questions that you want featured on next week’s podcast, email us at yanagidapodcast@gmail.com.
Jul 13, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Tune in to today’s episode as Justin talks with a very own Yanagida Fit Fam and massage therapist, Kaitlynn Felipe! Join us as we talk about the many different types of massage therapy, self-discovery in your 20s, and Kaitlynn’s very own love story. If you want to get in contact with Kaitlynn, find her on her website: livekaulikehawaii.com , follow her on IG @livekaulikewithkaitlynn, or get a workout in and find her at our very own Yanagida Fitness gym! If you have any stories or questions that ...
Jul 06, 2020•54 min•Ep. 6
You’ll want to tune in to this exciting episode! Justin chats with Professor of the Los Angeles Harbor College, co-author of the book Dear Her , strength & conditioning/mindset coach, former division 1 tennis player, AND someone who has helped coach alongside Pete Carol at USC, Leslie Trujillo . In this lively episode, Justin and Leslie talk about an athlete’s struggle to workout, self-discipline and motivation, vulnerability, goals, LEGACY, and more! Find Leslie on IG @lesliet_coachc , Face...
Jun 29, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Tune in to today’s special episode as Justin answers your questions and dives deep with his book, and talks about how MMA affected his life and his love for anime and food. Do you have any more questions that you want featured in future podcasts? Do you want a FREE downloadable e-book copy of Justin’s book Fighting Sickness with Fitness ? Email us at yanagidapodcast@gmail.com .
Jun 22, 2020•39 min•Ep. 4
