Special Guest - Melanie de Laine. Melanie de Laine has been a personal trainer (in person and online) since 2020 and is now transitioning into a creative role with Ivy Nutraceuticals. In this episode Melanie and Jarrod talk about the highs and lows in the career of Personal Training including setting good boundaries, the fear around creating content (and the potential to be called out by someone in this day and age of social media) combined with the incredible fulfilment being a t...

Season 2 - EP 5 - Liam Winstone In this episode I sit down with my client Liam Winstone who has lost 34kg on his new health journey. From being unable to tie his shoes, to deadlifting 115kg - he has completely turned his life around. We talk about how he felt before starting his transformation, the highs and lows and whats next for him as the owner of a boutique jewellery business. To find Liam and his Jewellery business: https://winstonesfinejewellery.com.au/ I appreciate ...

I've been a personal trainer for 9 years and have coached thousands of people in some way. Sometimes its easy to get caught up feeling our goals are so hard to hit when really , we're making it unnecessarily hard for ourselves. In this episode I use the example of not going over your calories and macros and how it can be simpler than you think. I appreciate anyone who chooses to listen to this podcast, so thank you. You deserve to live and feel healthier. If I can hel...

In this episode I'm joined by my 2 incredible coaches - Melanie de Laine and Melinda Zhinga who work alongside me daily across both Evolve Performance Method and Ivy Nutraceuticals. We often get asked where EPM started (my personal training company) and how we all met so we decided to dedicate an episode to it. We cover how each person came to become and Coach and the struggles and lessons we all went through when first starting our fitness careers. How that you always feel 'not...

If you're like me, you're always looking for ways to win. Life is about progress and being better than yesterday. I've seen many clients go on radical life and body transformations. I also, am constantly trying to get better. There are certain shifts one must take in order to go from 'loser' mentality to being a winner. In this episode I discuss 5 differences that I see when clients make the shift and ones that I've had to make also. I hope you enjoy the episode. ...

2024 will be my 10th year of personal training. In that time, I've been fortunate to play a role in helping over 1000 people transform their body and lose body fat. In 2023 my personal training company helped our clients lose over 500kg of body fat. In this episode, I highlight 10 of the most important truths that I think will help anyone lose excess body fat. I appreciate anyone who chooses to listen to this podcast, so thank you. You deserve to live and feel healthier....

Achieving fitness and health goals over the festive season can be a challenging one; especially if you're hearing many different ways of how you 'should' tackle it. In this episode I talk about how you can navigate your personal goals in a way that best suits you. I appreciate anyone who chooses to listen to this podcast, so thank you. You deserve to live and feel healthier. If I can help your health and fitness goals, please reach out at: jarrodrbrown@hotmail.com IG: @_jarrod...

In this episode I share 3 wins that I've reflected on for 2023. They are 3 things that have been somewhat more rewarding than expected and not completely intended (more so the first point mentioned). 1. Reduction in alcohol - The difference around my mind and mental clarity 2. Seeing wins and lessons differently - Expand the lense and see the bigger picture 3. Being a better listener so I can be a better partner, manager/business owner and person overall. I enjoy sha...

I'm back. In this episode I talk about how anyone can make greater health progress simply by starting and aiming on smaller goals and changes in their lives. Whilst I agree on the topic of 'taking massive action' in life, I think people often take it too far and aim so high that it becomes paralysing. Progress starts by completing actions that can be repeatable on a regular basis. I hope you enjoy the episode. I appreciate anyone who chooses to listen to this podcast...

In this episode I share my thoughts about the level of self-awareness that allows you to recognise that ultimately; the situation you're in, is probably because of you. I've been fortunate to talk with people where the conversations lead to me having my own epiphany-type moments where I was reminded that whatever I was choosing to go through and accept at the time was because I was literally choosing to go through and accept. This isn't only connected to negative scenarios; many individua...

New, shorter format style episodes. Practical tips > dragged out content for the win. In this episode I cover the topic of how people often think that they are a huge, disruptive investment of effort away from serious self-improvement. That in order to start succeeding towards their health and fitness goals, they must overhaul much of their life. Based on many conversations and seeing genuine results with potential and actual clients, I've found this tends to not be the case. R...

Our very first guest! And what a first guest we have. Melanie De Laine is a studying nutritionist, a coach at Evolve Performance Method and the Co-Creator of the Beyond Your Body experience. Melanie gives us a raw insight into her life when she battled with disordered and restrictive eating and talks about the moment she realised she was on an unhealthy and dangerous path. We chat about what we believe drives the restrictive eating culture and ways in which people can s...

In this episode I discuss how tracking progress can be beneficial but not if its at the expense of your own happiness. I use 2 examples of where I've seen individuals get caught up in chasing someone else's "ideal". The goals you set yourself should be created for you. I hope you enjoy! If you do, feel free to share with a friend and subscribe. IG: https://www.instagram.com/_jarrodjbrown/?hl=en Coaching: @evolveperformancemethod Website: http://www.jarrodjbrown.com I appre...

In this episode I explain 3 key training tips for a productive and safe return to your regular training once the Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease. I also cover our first question sent in from a listener - "How do you motivate / convince your mind to train.." Where I touch on why the application to their craft can look effortless by those at the elite level. Episode resources: Glute / core activation techniques: Instagram: @andrew_lock_strength For a free foundational training t...

Whats it like being on the receiving end when someone close to you is struggling with mental health? In todays episode I discuss the challenges and lessons I've learnt living in and amongst mental health and what I think some of the key elements are to finding understanding in what can be very difficult moments. Hopefully my lessons can assist you too. Beyond Blue Support Line: 1300 22 4636 Anxiety Support (with Beyond Blue): https://bit.ly/3cLPaI8 If you enjoyed listening to this episod...

In this first episode I discuss 3 key points that I would have reiterated to my younger training self and what I encourage any new to novice lifter to keep in mind and focus on when starting their own personal fitness journey. I appreciate anyone who chooses to listen to this podcast, so thank you. You deserve to live and feel healthier. If I can help your health and fitness goals, please reach out at: jarrodrbrown@hotmail.com IG: @_jarrodjbrown Get personally coached by me here: w...