Overcoming Fear to Manifest Your Dreams with Laura St. John
In this week’s episode, we are joined by our guest, Laura St. John, also known as the "manifesting queen," who discussed the concept of fear and how it relates to manifesting one's dreams.
We go into a deep discussion of how fear and comfort go together when it comes to achieving one's dream and how to use that fear in a positive way.
Listen to this week's episode and dive into the beginning of manifesting your future.
In this week's episode of The Blind Leap podcast, we are joined by IFBB pro bodybuilder Brad Rowe, who shares his inspiring journey from being an "All-American Douchebag" to a compassionate and self-aware individual.
Brad opens up about his battles with bulimia, depression, divorce, and the relentless pursuit of success, and how he used the power of plant medicine to find self-love and healing.
Dive into this week's episode for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the inner demons we all face, and how to overcome them.
[00:02:46] Blending families
[00:04:36] Bodybuilding and Training.
[00:07:22] Bodybuilding and mental health.
[00:09:47] Overcoming perfectionism and self-doubt.
[00:13:15] Sobriety and physical transformation.
[00:16:11] Choosing the right career.
[00:19:29] Healing your inner child.
[00:23:05] Plant medicine experiences.
[00:28:02] Bufo experience.
[00:30:43] Overcoming bulimia and bodybuilding.
[00:33:13] Plant medicine and surrender.
[00:36:40] Microdosing with mushrooms.
[00:40:24] Life's major transition.
[00:45:25] Importance of mental health.
[00:46:26] Mental health resources.
[00:49:28] Martha Stewart in Sports Illustrated.
The Blind Leap Podcast with Karmen Berentsen: Embracing Change and Overcoming Challenges
We're excited to share the latest episode of The Blind Leap Podcast with you! In this insightful conversation, hosts Jennifer and Bradley explore the art of embracing change and overcoming challenges in both personal and professional life with special guest Karmen Berensten!
No stone is left unturned in this episode as they dive into discussions of fear of disappointing parents, the complexities of being a single parent with lofty career ambitions, sex, and much more!
Karmen’s story is sure to motivate and encourage you to embrace change and overcome obstacles in your own life.
0:00:00 Taking a Blind Leap and Following Your Dreams
0:09:04 Karmen’s Personal Life and expanding A Line from a Single Boutique to a Multi State Endeavor
0:10:57 From Biomedical to Technology to Fashion
0:12:46 The Power of Styling: How Clothes and Confidence Can Help You Achieve Your Goals
0:22:32 Exploring the Blind Leaps of a Colorful Personal Life
0:24:37 Exploring the Benefits of Masturbation and Nudity in Relationships
0:33:15 Finding a Partner Instead of a Project
0:37:55 Learning from Failure and the Benefits of Partnership in Relationships
0:39:24 Empowering Women
Ep: 1 Discovering True Self: Unconfronted Shadows, Icy Egos, And The Noble Fall To Self-Acceptance
Rainier Wylde is a writer and teacher who helps people find themselves fully and deeply alive in the present moment. He was a therapist, a professor in psychology, a spiritual director, and host of the podcast Lost Man Standing. He also worked as a landscaper, a warehouse worker, and an abject failure, which has made him realize that living is much more than just a job. Rainier believes that people should be constantly moving and exploring in order to stay alive and finds it odd when people say that their job defines their life. He encourages people to find a connection to themselves, others, and the world around them for a more fulfilling life.
This episode explores people who are in relationships with their business partners. They discuss how their relationships have led to the discovery of their true passions in life. They talk about how it's important to not attach your passion to money, as it can lead to burnout and loss of interest. Instead, they suggest living life to the fullest and embracing who you are and what you're passionate about.
The conversations highlight the importance of following your passion and living life without attaching it to money.
The conversation with Rainier is about the importance of understanding one’s true self, and the need to confront one’s shadow self. Rainier explains that he spent much of his life trying to live up to the expectations of others, particularly his father, and in the process, he ended up burying his true self and forming a protective layer of ego.
Rainier talks about how failure and hardship were the cracks in the ice that allowed him to start to confront his shadow self. Rainier encourages others to be brave enough to confront their shadows and to be honest with themselves about who they really are and what they really want.
0:00:00
Interview with Rainier Wyilde: Exploring Life, Work, and Finding Yourself Fully Alive
0:02:18
Blending Passion and Work: A Conversation with Jennifer on Weight Loss Coaching
0:04:23
Combining Passion and Purpose: A Conversation on Living Out Loud and Finding True Passion
0:08:04
Exploring the Impact of Ego and Failure on Self-Discovery
0:16:05
Confronting Your True Self: Taking the Big Leap and Letting Go of What Has Lifted You Up
0:17:54
Conversation on Authenticity and the Power of Letting Go
0:19:40
The Invincibility of Love and the Necessity of Effort
0:22:02
The Importance of Relating in Relationships
0:25:53
Conversation on the Necessity of Self-Love for Active Love
0:28:17
Conversation on Transformation and Self-Love
0:35:00
Conversation on Embodied Action and Self-Love
0:37:13
Empowering Self Expression Through Creative Writing
Exploring Blind Leaps Through Experience: The Story Of Two Who Transformed Their Lives
Bradley and Jennifer are the hosts of the Blind Lead podcast, which used to be called the NBS by BSF podcast. The podcast has gone through a transformation and will now focus on self-development, finding one's voice, and hearing from people who have taken massive blind leaps. Over the last 18 months, both of them have gone through personal shifts, which is what inspired the name of the podcast. Bradley and Jennifer have gone through career and personal transitions, and now the two of them will kick off the new season of the podcast by talking a bit about their own stories.
Jennifer is vice president of development at NBS, a nutrition startup. She left a nonprofit fundraising job after 18 years and is passionate about helping their clients with weight loss and nutrition. She explains how the first of the month can be a scary time for a small business as everything resets to zero. Bradley and Jennifer didn't know what they were doing when they first got together but overcame the obstacles and are now in a loving and fulfilling relationship.
Jennifer and Bradley are an example of making a bold decision to pursue a relationship despite the risks. They are in a long-distance relationship, living in two different states, but also not long-distance due to them having homes in both locations. They talk about how making decisions in life comes with consequences, and how they are aware of both the good and the bad that came from their decision to be together. They are both very fulfilled in their partnership, which is the most fulfilling of any relationship either of them has been in. They talk about shooting each other straight, and how Jennifer is the more eloquent and polished of the two. They emphasize taking personal responsibility for their decisions and the consequences that come with it.
Jennifer and Bradley have a unique and difficult story of leaving their marriages in order to find true happiness. Bradley explains that the decision to leave was not for Jennifer, but for himself, and that it was a blind leap with no safety net or guarantee of success. Jennifer adds that if you wait for a sign or an exit strategy, you will never be ready for the leap of faith. They both agree that taking that blind leap was terrifying, but ultimately the only way to find true happiness. Bradley also emphasizes that there was a cost to leaving, both financially and emotionally, but that it was worth it to take a chance on happiness.
0:00:00
"Exploring Authenticity Through Blind Leaps: Introducing Season One of the Blind Lead Podcast"
0:02:33
"The Journey to Becoming Vice President of Development at NBS and Finding Love"
0:04:22
Conversation on Taking Personal Responsibility for Relationship Decisions
0:06:18
Taking a Blind Leap: The Price Tag of Pursuing True Happiness
0:10:58
"A Conversation on Taking the Leap"
0:13:13
Living Life to the Fullest: A Conversation on Gratitude, Fulfillment, and Connection
0:14:48
Reflections on Travel and Disconnecting from Technology
0:18:31
Exploring New Experiences: A Divorced Family's Journey of Bonding and Growth
0:20:09
Exploring the World: Jennifer and Bradley's Upcoming Travel Plans
0:21:52
Exploring Peru and Planning a Nutrition Built Strength Meet Up
0:23:24
Rebranding a Company in 24 Hours: The Story Behind Nutrition Built Strength
0:27:42
Nutrition, Build Strength: Making the Leap to a Better Representation of Who We Are
0:29:25
Preview of Rainier Wylde: Taking Blind Leaps and Listening to That Little Voice
0:31:27
Guest to come
0:35:27
"The Blind Leap: Moving from Point A to Point B When You Don't Know the Clear Path"
This week's episode we had the pleasure of bringing back Sinan Ozyemisci RDN, LDN, MS!
Check out the show notes to see what we discussed and remember we release episodes every other Monday!
0- 4:00 Introduction of Sinan and where he has traveled to this past year
4:00- 6:00 Sinan's education , his transition to RDN and his role in Stronger U
6:00- 11:00 Culture and being a minority in the fitness and nutrition industry and as a RDN
11:00-15:30 Comparing Turkish food culture to American food culture. Eating mindset
15:30- 23:00 Prioritizing protein and differences in both cultures. Enjoying foods in different cultures
23:00- 31:00 Portion sizes, food differences and how meals are eaten in Turkey vs America
31:00- 40:30 Protein for muscle perseverance, weight loss, and planning for the week. Behavioral changes for weight loss and maintenance .
40:30-42:30. Where you can find Sinan on social media
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Bradley’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Sinan's Instagram:
Brittany Allen is the definition of determination. From her humble beginnings in Arkansas to her fighting her way for a spot on Project Runway, surviving a stroke on an airplane, her vigilant weight loss story, to the leap of faith she took when reaching out to Peloton instructor Jess King cold the first time to design an outfit for her, to now being the owner of one of the most interesting athleisure and women’s clothing line in recent memory; this woman is a fighter!
In this episode of the NBS by BSSF podcast we sit down and talk candidly with Brittany about her life experiences, the joy and pains of being a woman entrepreneur and the constant struggle to find balance in our lives. Brittany also talks about her own recent fitness and weight loss journey and how she’s finally starting to feel comfortable in her own skin again!
0-10:00 Introduction of Brittany Allen, her background in fashion design, her debut on Project Runway and how she connected with Jess KIng to design her Peloton outfits.
10:00 Brittany talks about her stroke while flying and the story of her recovery.
15:00 Bradley discusses mental health and Brittany's thoughts post stroke regarding mental health challenges and wellness.
18:00 Brittany discusses how she recovered physically from her stroke
19:00 Brittany's weight challenges and her high demand fashion job. Her current regimen for strength training and how she cut alcohol to hit her goals.
24:30. Work/Life balance: how Brittany implements self care and the challenges finding balance as a business owner
27:30 What is Brittany most proud of in her career so far.
29:30 The symbolism behind the butterfly in Brittany's design and how she got into activewear. The journey of her brand
37:00 What is one of the best pieces of advice someone has given you?
40:30. Where you can find Brittany on social media
Bradley’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
Never. Been. Stronger. https://bit.ly/3sxdc2y
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Brittany's Instagram:
ShopBrittanyAllen
https://shopbrittanyallen.com/
This week's episode we had the pleasure of bringing back NBS by BSSF Lead RD Afton Roach!
Check out the show notes to see what we discussed and remember we release episodes every other Monday!
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1:00 Introduction of Afton Roach lead RDN for NBS by BSSF. Afton's background and how she found NBS.
4:00. How Afton manages business, family life and self care.
5:15 Afton transition to lead RD for NBS and how she wanted to impact members
10:00. Empowerment of women and being a positive role model for her children.
14:00 How do you find time for self care when being a single mom working full-time?
16:45. Being in a leadership role with NBS.
20:00 Where to Afton on social media.
Bradley’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
@BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
@1blndbmbshll
Never. Been. Stronger. https://bit.ly/3sxdc2y
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Afton’s Social Media:
This week's episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dana Gilbert who’s the owner and founder of DG Virtual Solutions as well as the NBS by BSSF Inc. Business manager!
Check out the show notes to see what we discussed and remember we release episodes every other Monday!
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1:00 Introduction of Dana Gilbert started in virtual assisting, transition into online business manager and family life.
5:00 How she manages business life, family life and self care.
10:45 Challenges being a female business owner and roadblocks.
15:00. Where you can find Dana on social media.
Bradley’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
@BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
@1blndbmbshll
Never. Been. Stronger. https://bit.ly/3sxdc2y
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Dana Gilbert’s Social Media:
www.instagram.com/danamarie.obm/
DG Virtual Solutions:
S3E6 of The NBS by BSSF Podcast
This week's episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Nicolette Amarillas who was one of the original west coast Tonal instructors!
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3:00 Love of movement, type of strength training Nicolette focuses on
8:00 Transitioning from the gym to personal trainer and starting her own business
10:45 What Nicolette is most proud of in her career, being your authentic self
17:00 Nicolette’s heritage, being a woman in the industry and challenges faced.
24:00. Mental health and therapy. Struggles with body image and self love.
32:00. The number one piece of of nutrition advice that drives you crazy
42:00 Being your authentic self and where to find Nicolette on social media
Bradley’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
@BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
@1blndbmbshll
Never. Been. Stronger. https://bit.ly/3sxdc2y
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Nicolette’s Instagram
www.instagram.com/nicolette.amarillas
S3 BONUS EPISODE of The NBS by BSSF Podcast
This week's episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with my best friend Kenny Johnson aka Coach KJ to talk about how race is still a big ugly cloud in the fitness industry.
Check out the show notes to see what we discussed and remember we release episodes every other Monday!
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1:00 Introduction of Kenny and his journey into the fitness industry.
5:30 Working in Beverly Hills and challenges being a minority in the fitness industry.
8:30 Building his brand in the fitness world as a minority voice.
12:00 Self confidence, owning who you are and creating a niche.
20:30. Starting the SOE podcast with Dr. Hunt, helping people find a little bit of excellence in themselves, life coaching
27:00 Worst experience he had as a minority in the fitness industry and how he overcame it.
30:30. Advice to those coming into the fitness industry and how to stay true to themselves.
35:00 Where to find Kenny on social media
Bradley’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
Never. Been. Stronger. https://bit.ly/3sxdc2y
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Pablo Escobars Instagram:
This week's episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Paul Wright who was one of the original west coast Tonal instructors!
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1:00 Introduction of Paul Wright Tonal coach, involvement in fitness and sports prior to Tonal.
4:50 Football journey in college and road to the NFL.
11:15 Diversity in the fitness world and his childhood.
19:00 How Paul got started with Tonal.
26:00 Amplifying the minority voice in fitness.
Paul’s Instagram
www.instagram.com/thatgetwright
Bradley’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
Never. Been. Stronger. https://bit.ly/3sxdc2y
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Pablo Escobars Instagram:
This week's episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with the Dick Doctor and co- founder of the supplement Pop Star Joshua Gonzalez MD.
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1:00 Introduction of Dr. Gonzalez board certified urologist and management of sexual dysfunction and sexual health.
4:30 Hormone therapy and stigmas around it.
10:00 Importance of treating HRT (hormone repair therapy) as medical issues and the need for monitoring HRT treatment.
15:00 Popstar supplement and ejaculate health.
23:00 Lack of information/treatment around women's sexual health concerns.
26:00 Worst products out there for sexual health.
30:00 Body composition and hormones.
33:00. When should people consider HRT and what symptoms to look for.
Bradley’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
Never. Been. Stronger. https://bit.ly/3sxdc2y
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Pablo Escobars Instagram:
S3E3 of The NBS by BSSF Podcast
This week's episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Miami Fitwear owner Raquel Ponce!
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1:00 Introduction of Rachel Ponce, being a business owner, weight loss surgery and being a mom
1:30 Raquel’s story of her weight loss surgery and challenges
8:30 Positives of weight loss surgery, creating habits to maintain
13:00 Cons of weight loss surgery
14:20 Miami Fitwear, how the business started, likes and dislikes of legging brands
21:40 How Miami Fitwear got involved with Peloton FB groups, favorite instructors
26:00 How Raquel runs a business and allows for family time
31:20 Raquel’s most ridiculous diet she tried
34:00 Living in maintenance and advice to get started with weight loss journey
37:00 Where to find Miami Fitwear
Bradley’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
Never. Been. Stronger. https://bit.ly/3sxdc2y
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Raquel’s Instagram and Miami Fitwear website:
S3E2 of The NBS by BSSF Podcast
This week's episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Tonal Coach Pablo Escobar!
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1:00 Introduction of Pablo Escobar Tonal coach and his background in fitness and sports performance world
4:30 Pablo discusses his battles with depression and how movement helped him
7:00 Pablo discusses grad school, studies in clinical psychology and his practice. HIs transition into fitness.
10:00 Jennifer talks about her grad school experience and transition into fitness and nutrition. mental health discussion with all.
17:00 How Pablo started with Tonal and being a voice of diversity in the fitness world. The science behind Tonal.
39:00 Craziest diet trend or fad Pablo tried
41:00 Craziest piece of nutrition advice that gets under Pablo’s skin
45:00 Advice for people just starting on a fitness and nutrition journey.
47:00. Wrap up, where to find Pablo on social media
Bradley’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook and Instagram:
www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
Never. Been. Stronger. https://bit.ly/3sxdc2y
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Pablo Escobars Instagram:
Welcome to SEASON III of The NBS by BSSF Podcast!
This weeks episode we welcome our new co-host Jennifer Barker and touch on all the fun topics many are curious to see if we discuss.
Check out the show notes and remember we release episodes every other Monday!
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Introduction to Season 3 and topics for the season.
1:10 Recap of how Jennifer Barker was on season 1 with her FB group miles, muscles and motivation and Bradley's first podcast with Jennifer.
2:00 Jennifer updates what has happened in her life from season 1 till season 3.
4:00 The start of the free FB group Never. Been. Stronger and how Jennifer and Bradley give back to the nutrition community with free resources and advice with input from our RDN's. How the the business has grown within the Peloton and Tonal communities.
8:30 Jennifer's pro's and con's being the director of business and brand development for NBS by BSSF.
10:15 Jennifer's thoughts on being a podcast host and the direction of Season 3. Amplifying the voices of minorities, women and diverse topics within the fitness, nutrition, mindset and mental health world.
13:00 Jennifer talks about her weight loss journey and plastic surgery. Obtaining her Peloton and her start with macro counting.
17:00 Keys to keeping weight off and accountability. Long term sustainability and nutrition programs, Living in maintenance and finding balance with eating ( ie food freedom)
23:20 The mindset shifts from past of trying to hit a number on the scale till now positive body image and body confidence.
27:00 How does Jennifer's food and fitness look now compared to the past.
29:00 Travel and food hacks and tips. How to stay in a routine with a crazy work or travel schedule.
33:00 Having a partner who is supportive of nutrition and fitness goals. Family dynamics and food.
39:00 Travel and fitness tips. Scheduling self care.
40:45 New to dating, food and drinks. Balancing work and personal relationship
45:15 What one piece of nutrition or fitness advice/trend that drives Jennifer crazy.
46:30 Hormonal changes, perimenopause and menopause challenges and tips.
Bradley’s Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Bradley’s Instagram: @BradleyAGoldman
Jennifer’s Facebook: www.Facebook.com/jenniferbarker15
Jennifer’s Instagram @1blndbmbshll
Never. Been. Stronger. https://bit.ly/3sxdc2y
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
SEASON FINALE!
In the final episode of Season II of The NBS Podcast I have the opportunity to sit down with one of the pioneers of online nutrition Nick Shaw!
Nick is the founder and creator of RP and cohost of the VERY popular podcast RP Strength!
As always, thanks for listening and use the link below to apply for your NBS Membership!
Click the link below🤝 💥 ❗️
Bradley’s Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Bradley’s Instagram: @BradleyAGoldman
NBS Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NBSbyBSSF
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Nick’s Instagram: @Nick.Shaw.Rp
In this episode of The NBS Podcast I sit down with our very own NBS by BSSF RD Afton Roach to talk about the NCAA and how to get your kiddos to try new foods!
As always, thanks for listening and use the link below to apply for your NBS Membership!
Click the link below🤝 💥 ❗️
Bradley’s Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Bradley’s Instagram: @BradleyAGoldman
NBS Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NBSbyBSSF
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
Afton’s Instagram: @Afton_Roach_MS_RD
In this episode of The NBS Podcast I sit down with John Canlas RD to talk about his experience of being an RD at the California Department Corrections and Rehabilitation - Stockton, CA!
In this episode we get an inside look at nutrition in the prison system that RD’s have to follow even when they the experts know it’s NOT the best choice for their patients.
As always, thanks for listening and use the link below to apply for your NBS
Membership!
Click the link below🤝 💥 ❗️
Bradley’s Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BradleyAGoldman
Bradley’s Instagram: @BradleyAGoldman
NBS Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NBSbyBSSF
NBS Instagram: @NBSbyBSSF
John’s Instagram: @JohnCanlasRD