Episode
Break Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
2:04:16
Published: Fri May 27 2022
Description
Today's guest is Phil Heath, a legend in the bodybuilding world. He’s a 7x Mr. Olympia Winner, going undefeated in the competition every year from 2011 to 2017. Phil is tied with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the second-highest number of wins, just behind Lee Haney and Ronnie Colman who each have 8 wins. Phil is also the Founder and CEO of Phil Heath Labs and the founder of Gifted Athletics. His competitive mindset has enabled him to be a top competitor in the bodybuilding world as well as a successful entrepreneur and advocate helping others achieve their goals. In this episode, you will learn:Why you shouldn’t be afraid to reinvent yourself.How to be vulnerable with yourself.How to learn from every mistake you make.And much more! For more, go to lewishowes.com/1272Andy Galpin on Weight Loss, Stress Management, and Reversing Your Age: 1247Dr. Joe Dispenza on Healing the Body and Transforming the Mind: 826Gabrielle Lyon on How Muscle is the Key to Living Longer: 1267
Chapters
The speaker shares a memory of his father who passed away eight years ago and how he only saw him cry once during a session of energy work.
00:00 - 02:12 (02:12)
Summary
The speaker shares a memory of his father who passed away eight years ago and how he only saw him cry once during a session of energy work.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses their experience of growing up without a biological father figure and how this impacted their relationships with men later in life.
02:12 - 06:09 (03:56)
Summary
The speaker discusses their experience of growing up without a biological father figure and how this impacted their relationships with men later in life.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how growing up without a father affected him and how generational trauma can impact relationships.
06:09 - 08:39 (02:29)
Summary
The speaker discusses how growing up without a father affected him and how generational trauma can impact relationships.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The host explores the impact a stable and loving father figure can have on one's childhood and how it can affect mental health later on in life.
08:40 - 11:31 (02:50)
Summary
The host explores the impact a stable and loving father figure can have on one's childhood and how it can affect mental health later on in life.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses a college professor who offered arm wrestling as a way to improve grades and a personal experience of being misgraded on a basketball tryout.
11:31 - 13:55 (02:23)
Summary
The speaker discusses a college professor who offered arm wrestling as a way to improve grades and a personal experience of being misgraded on a basketball tryout.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A college scholarship recipient from a disadvantaged background discusses the impact of education on his life and community, as well as the prevalence of violence and gangs in his hometown.
13:56 - 16:20 (02:24)
Summary
A college scholarship recipient from a disadvantaged background discusses the impact of education on his life and community, as well as the prevalence of violence and gangs in his hometown.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
An interviewee shares his experience of being recruited by larger schools but chose a smaller one where he knew he could be the main player, reminding us of the importance of weighing choices and consequences.
16:20 - 20:42 (04:22)
Summary
An interviewee shares his experience of being recruited by larger schools but chose a smaller one where he knew he could be the main player, reminding us of the importance of weighing choices and consequences.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the challenges of finding a job after college and how he resorted to desperate measures, such as laying in medians, in hopes of being noticed.
20:42 - 24:43 (04:01)
Summary
The speaker talks about the challenges of finding a job after college and how he resorted to desperate measures, such as laying in medians, in hopes of being noticed.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A discussion about going pro in bodybuilding and how one amateur was able to score a big win.
24:43 - 27:09 (02:25)
Summary
A discussion about going pro in bodybuilding and how one amateur was able to score a big win.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Two individuals chatting about fitness tracking and how it can help them meet their fitness goals.
27:10 - 29:45 (02:34)
Summary
Two individuals chatting about fitness tracking and how it can help them meet their fitness goals.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A man talks about how he made close to 80 grand by entering cold plunge competitions after getting qualified, adding to his collective earning of a couple of hundred grand.
29:45 - 32:02 (02:17)
Summary
A man talks about how he made close to 80 grand by entering cold plunge competitions after getting qualified, adding to his collective earning of a couple of hundred grand.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The NPC Catalog, a yearbook-like publication, was once the best way to scout people and shows before social media.
32:02 - 34:41 (02:38)
Summary
The NPC Catalog, a yearbook-like publication, was once the best way to scout people and shows before social media. With the support from loved ones, believing in oneself becomes achievable.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how comedy fans often travel to different locations and attend guest appearances by their favorite comedians.
34:41 - 38:43 (04:02)
Summary
The speaker discusses how comedy fans often travel to different locations and attend guest appearances by their favorite comedians. They mention that even though booking agents may not know much about the comedy community, guest appearances are a great way for comedians to expand their audience.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast explores the physical and emotional costs of bodybuilding, including long recovery times, the aesthetic impact of injuries, and the mental stress of maintaining a certain physique.
38:43 - 44:47 (06:03)
Summary
The podcast explores the physical and emotional costs of bodybuilding, including long recovery times, the aesthetic impact of injuries, and the mental stress of maintaining a certain physique.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, a professional bodybuilder shares how he overcame financial struggles to pursue his dream of being Mr. Olympia, and how he struggled with anxiety while performing.
44:47 - 48:29 (03:41)
Summary
In this podcast, a professional bodybuilder shares how he overcame financial struggles to pursue his dream of being Mr. Olympia, and how he struggled with anxiety while performing.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A bodybuilder shares his struggles with the mental and physical toll of trying to reach the same level as Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman, leading him to consider quitting due to the stress and need for surgery.
48:29 - 51:17 (02:48)
Summary
A bodybuilder shares his struggles with the mental and physical toll of trying to reach the same level as Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman, leading him to consider quitting due to the stress and need for surgery.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how winning can lead to a larger entourage and more expensive celebrations, but also opens oneself up to increased criticism and scrutiny.
51:17 - 54:00 (02:42)
Summary
The speaker discusses how winning can lead to a larger entourage and more expensive celebrations, but also opens oneself up to increased criticism and scrutiny.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Phil Heath talks with Arnold Schwarzenegger about winning his 7th title and how social media influences bodybuilding.
54:00 - 57:47 (03:47)
Summary
Phil Heath talks with Arnold Schwarzenegger about winning his 7th title and how social media influences bodybuilding.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
An athlete expresses his determination to win a ninth championship, despite the possibility of getting hurt.
57:47 - 1:00:06 (02:18)
Summary
An athlete expresses his determination to win a ninth championship, despite the possibility of getting hurt.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A person talks about their trip to Denver and their experience of not going to the show.
1:00:07 - 1:02:11 (02:03)
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A person talks about their trip to Denver and their experience of not going to the show. They mention having to have everything going on in their mind and spirit and their previous surgery.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic, pursuing one's passions can become a challenge.
1:02:11 - 1:05:24 (03:13)
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Amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic, pursuing one's passions can become a challenge. The speaker discusses the struggle of continuing to pursue other interests while trying to maintain a stable career during the pandemic.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on their missed peak in bodybuilding and how it relates to the importance of attitude in sports.
1:05:26 - 1:07:31 (02:05)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their missed peak in bodybuilding and how it relates to the importance of attitude in sports.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on the exhilarating feeling of winning and placing in competitive sports, even outranking seasoned competitors.
1:07:32 - 1:10:39 (03:07)
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The speaker reflects on the exhilarating feeling of winning and placing in competitive sports, even outranking seasoned competitors.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The fear of success can hold people back from reaching their full potential, but pushing oneself to the "nth degree" can lead to success and obtaining one's goals.
1:10:39 - 1:13:02 (02:22)
Summary
The fear of success can hold people back from reaching their full potential, but pushing oneself to the "nth degree" can lead to success and obtaining one's goals.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the importance of practicing with a hand in your face to improve your ability to make shots in actual games.
1:13:02 - 1:18:39 (05:37)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of practicing with a hand in your face to improve your ability to make shots in actual games.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Bruce Lee teaches us that being authentic and true to ourselves is the best way to connect with others and live a fulfilling life.
1:18:39 - 1:21:15 (02:35)
Summary
Bruce Lee teaches us that being authentic and true to ourselves is the best way to connect with others and live a fulfilling life.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker expresses frustration over social pressures that challenge ambition and success; detailing how peoples' own insecurities project undeserved negativity onto those who aspire to greatness.
1:21:15 - 1:25:59 (04:43)
Summary
The speaker expresses frustration over social pressures that challenge ambition and success; detailing how peoples' own insecurities project undeserved negativity onto those who aspire to greatness.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The episode discusses how fear of success can hold a person back and how to overcome it.
1:25:59 - 1:29:03 (03:04)
Summary
The episode discusses how fear of success can hold a person back and how to overcome it.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how tattoos have helped him mask the difficult moments in his life, such as divorce, business struggles, and losing loved ones, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and confronting hardships in order to overcome them.
1:29:03 - 1:32:00 (02:56)
Summary
The speaker discusses how tattoos have helped him mask the difficult moments in his life, such as divorce, business struggles, and losing loved ones, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and confronting hardships in order to overcome them.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the mental and physical aspects of training for success in various areas such as athletics and language learning.
1:32:00 - 1:35:31 (03:31)
Summary
The speaker discusses the mental and physical aspects of training for success in various areas such as athletics and language learning.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Former NFL player shares his insights on how he stayed at the top of his game through smart recovery techniques, allowing him to train more frequently than others.
1:35:31 - 1:41:03 (05:32)
Summary
Former NFL player shares his insights on how he stayed at the top of his game through smart recovery techniques, allowing him to train more frequently than others. His humble approach to learning from others and willingness to try new things helped him achieve peak performance.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast talks about the importance of communication, accountability and understanding in the world of bodybuilding, emphasizing that feeling the process is just as important as the physical work.
1:41:03 - 1:45:06 (04:02)
Summary
The podcast talks about the importance of communication, accountability and understanding in the world of bodybuilding, emphasizing that feeling the process is just as important as the physical work.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
An athlete considers other ways to participate in the Olympia competition, such as commentating or giving back, while also exploring business opportunities in hormone clinics, supplements, and clothing lines.
1:45:06 - 1:48:18 (03:12)
Summary
An athlete considers other ways to participate in the Olympia competition, such as commentating or giving back, while also exploring business opportunities in hormone clinics, supplements, and clothing lines.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A female competitive bodybuilder discusses the benefits of the sport for women, such as improved knowledge about nutrition and the ability to pursue both motherhood and athletic goals.
1:48:18 - 1:52:23 (04:04)
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A female competitive bodybuilder discusses the benefits of the sport for women, such as improved knowledge about nutrition and the ability to pursue both motherhood and athletic goals.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of speaking up and putting oneself out there to let people know that they are not alone is highlighted in this episode.
1:52:23 - 1:55:47 (03:24)
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The importance of speaking up and putting oneself out there to let people know that they are not alone is highlighted in this episode.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker expresses his honor and privilege to be affiliated with people who want more and acknowledges the person he's addressing before asking a question.
1:55:47 - 2:00:29 (04:41)
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The speaker expresses his honor and privilege to be affiliated with people who want more and acknowledges the person he's addressing before asking a question.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast explores the importance of working hard to achieve your dreams and how this impacts not only your own life but the lives of others as well.
2:00:29 - 2:03:27 (02:58)
Summary
The podcast explores the importance of working hard to achieve your dreams and how this impacts not only your own life but the lives of others as well. The hosts discuss the power of determination and striving for greatness.
EpisodeBreak Your Limitations, Reinvent Yourself & Become A Champion w/ Phil Heath EP 1272
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A thank you message to listeners, encouragement to continue on their journey towards greatness, and a reminder that they are loved, worthy, and matter.
2:03:27 - 2:04:05 (00:38)
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A thank you message to listeners, encouragement to continue on their journey towards greatness, and a reminder that they are loved, worthy, and matter.