In this powerful 8th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Jordan Eckman sit down with Betsy O’Malley, an Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist, and Abbey Thornock, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, for a deep and eye-opening conversation on the often-overlooked foundations of movement and health. Together, they unpack the importance of pelvic floor health, how it connects to core stability, posture, and performance, and why so many peo...

In this enlightening 7th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-hosts Dave Wazny and Jordan Eckman, sit down with Jessica Raymond, founder of LIV1 Concierge Medicine. Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge on what it truly means to take control of your health from the inside out. Together, Adam, Waz, Jordan, and Jessica explore how preventive care, regular bloodwork, and personalized fitness and nutrition strategies can help you not just avoid i...

In this inspiring 6th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny welcome back the podcast’s first returning guest, Buddy Yancer. Buddy, a powerful voice in the recovery community, dives deep into the importance of purpose and connection, not just for those in recovery, but for anyone striving to live a meaningful, fulfilled life. Together, Adam, Waz, and Buddy explore how having a clear sense of purpose can ground you through l...

In this powerful 5th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down with community leader and founder of The Breaking Bread Village, Erin Patrice. Erin shares the inspiration behind her mission to bring people together for meaningful conversations that bridge divides in today’s complex social and political climate. Together, Adam, Dave, and Erin dive deep into justice reform, the current landscape of politics and society, and ...

In this insightful fourth episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down with Midland County Sheriff Scott Holzinger. Sheriff Holzinger shares his perspective on leading the sheriff’s department, the daily realities of law enforcement, and the importance of building trust between police and the community. Together, Adam, Dave, and the Sheriff discuss how policing has evolved, the challenges officers face, and what it takes to ...

In this powerful third episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down with entrepreneur and recovery advocate Bostyn Drapp. Bostyn opens up about his journey through addiction and the path that led him to not only reclaim his life but to step boldly into business ownership, running bars while living in recovery. Together, Adam, Dave, and Bostyn explore the complexities of navigating environments tied to old habits, and how res...

In this dynamic second episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down with fitness expert Ali Huntoon to dive deep into all things fitness. From exploring different types of exercise, to setting clear and realistic goals, to breaking down the truth about supplements, this conversation covers the full spectrum of building a healthy, sustainable fitness lifestyle. Ali brings a wealth of knowledge and passion, sharing insights on...

In this inspiring first episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Jordan Eckman sit down with Nathan Laplow to explore what a true fitness journey looks like across a lifetime. They share powerful insights on how fitness evolves as we age — from building strength in youth, to sustaining health in adulthood, to finding purpose and longevity later in life. The discussion goes far beyond the gym, weaving in themes of faith, discipline, and God’...

In the season finale of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny sit down to look back on the journey so far. From powerful guest stories to raw conversations about growth, resilience, and mindset, we revisit some of the highlights that made this season unforgettable. But it’s not just about looking back, we dive into lessons learned, behind-the-scenes insights, and what’s next for the podcast as we continue building a community around strength...

In this powerful episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery, Adam Wittbrodt sits down with Judge Michael Beale, a leader in Michigan’s Recovery Court program. Judge Beale shares what it’s like to sit on the bench and watch people transform, rebuilding their lives, reuniting with their families, and proving that rehabilitation works where incarceration often fails. Together, Adam and Judge Beale dive deep into the challenges, victories, and lasting impact of recovery court. From ...

In this powerful episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave Wazny are joined by Keri Kenney for a conversation that goes far beyond the surface. Together, they dive into the work being done inside the Juvenile Justice Center, where they strive to give kids hope, direction, and belief in themselves, even in some of the toughest circumstances. Keri opens up about her personal journey, the painful experiences and defining moments that forged he...

In this episode of Level Up Life: Muscle and Mindset Mastery, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Jordan Eckman sit down with Russell Yankee, whose story of resilience and transformation is fueled by iron and grit. From his first days in the weight room to building strength that goes far beyond the barbell, Russell shares how lifting became both his outlet and his foundation for growth. And what it takes to build elite level strength. He opens up about the discipline it takes to train con...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Adam and Waz sit down with Crystal Lynn Burditt, the visionary behind Cozy Cats Café. Crystal opens up about the passion and purpose driving her unique café, where coffee, community, and the calming presence of cats come together to create a safe, welcoming space for everyone who walks through the door. But her story goes far deeper than business. Crystal bravely shares her experience surviving domestic violence—how she found the strength to leave, r...

This week on The Level Up Life: Muscle and Mindset Mastery, we sit down with Mike Richards, lead singer of the band Adaboy!, for a raw and powerful conversation on art, adversity, and the long road to healing. Mike opens up about childhood trauma, addiction, and the darkness he had to confront - both in himself and the world around him. But through music, mindset, and meaningful change, he found a way forward. We talk about the responsibility of storytelling, the line between glorifying p...

Guest: Travis Crossley – Former Inmate, Recovery Advocate, Trauma Survivor In this raw and unfiltered episode, Travis Crossley shares his journey through addiction, incarceration, and the invisible battles that still shape his daily life. From the chaos of substance abuse to time behind bars, Travis opens up about the triggers he still faces—like being in crowded spaces or confined in cars—and the emotional weight that doesn’t just go away with time. He’s been out since 2017, but the heal...

Guest: Logan Richetti- Entrepreneur and Lender In this episode, Adam is joined by Logan Richetti and Waz for a powerful conversation that blends fitness fundamentals with hard-hitting truth about health, nutrition, and mindset. They dive into why back injuries are on the rise—not just from bad lifts, but from poor mechanics in everyday life. They also challenge the idea that the “Big 3” lifts (squat, bench, deadlift) are essential for everyone, and why training should be tailored, not templat...

Guest: Jordan Eckman – Level Up Trainer & Podcast Editor In this episode, we’re joined by Jordan Eckman—trainer, podcast editor, and one of the sharpest minds behind the Level Up brand. Together, we break down one of the most overlooked but critical aspects of training: the "why" behind every movement. If you've ever copied a program off the internet or followed random workouts with no real plan—this one's for you. 🔍 We dive into: • Why individual assessment is a non-negotiable • Ho...

On this episode of The Level Up Life: Muscle and Mindset Mastery, we’re joined by Chris Cohen, the founder of SoberStrong Apparel; a brand that stands for more than sobriety. It’s about resilience, pride, and showing the world that your past doesn’t define your strength. Chris shares his raw journey through addiction and recovery, and how he transformed his pain into purpose, building a movement that empowers others to wear their sobriety like a badge of honor. This conversation dives deep ...

In this powerful episode of The Level Up Life: Muscle and Mindset Mastery, host Adam Wittbrodt is joined by co-host Waz and special guest Jake Fink, a U.S. Army veteran whose battlefield experience now fuels his purpose at home. Jake shares what it was like navigating life-and-death decisions in Afghanistan, working alongside military K9s, and how those experiences shaped his views on leadership, trust, and discipline. Now the owner of K9 Optimal Training Solutions in Midland, Michigan, Jak...

In this episode of The Level Up Life: Muscle and Mindset Mastery, Adam sits down with three remarkable young guests—Cade Sanborn, Lola Smith, and Ryan Bettendorf—each of whom has faced major setbacks most adults would struggle with. But instead of backing down, they used fitness as fuel for their comebacks. Cade battled back after a broken wrist. Ryan rebuilt himself after a torn ACL. And Lola, born with hemihypoplasia, refused to let her condition define her. This conversation goes deepe...