Episode
#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
1:43:53
Published: Thu Apr 16 2020
Description
Michael Blevins is a coach, podcaster and part of the team who trained some of Hollywood's biggest stars for screen. Expect to learn why exercising is where we connect most closely with what it means to be human, how the modern obsession with training can be damaging mentally and physically. We talk about metaphysics, psychedelics, finding meaning & purpose in life... and not really at all about fitness. Check out everything I use from The Protein Works and get 35% OFF SITE WIDE with the code MODERN35 - https://www.theproteinworks.com/modernwisdom/ Extra Stuff: Check out Michael's Website - https://www.nonprophet.media/ Follow Michael on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gritandteeth Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
The Protein Works is offering 35% off when using code Modern35 at checkout on their website.
00:00 - 02:57 (02:57)
Summary
The Protein Works is offering 35% off when using code Modern35 at checkout on their website. The host recommends their Super Greens product for maintaining micronutrients while staying indoors.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The philosophy of fitness can offer people a spiritual and all-encompassing experience that influences other parts of their life.
02:57 - 07:58 (05:01)
Summary
The philosophy of fitness can offer people a spiritual and all-encompassing experience that influences other parts of their life. It's an escape to reality that is different from video games and social media.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares about an empathy drill she practices, aimed to help her become more sensitive to other people.
07:58 - 11:16 (03:17)
Summary
The speaker shares about an empathy drill she practices, aimed to help her become more sensitive to other people. She notes that her eyesight is faulty, and encourages taking the time to consider the possibility of unknown circumstances behind people's actions.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how engaging in fitness activities, such as constantly changing a baby or working out, can help one practice pain tolerance and bring them into a meditative state.
11:16 - 17:31 (06:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses how engaging in fitness activities, such as constantly changing a baby or working out, can help one practice pain tolerance and bring them into a meditative state. They question the difference between developing pain tolerance and masochism.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The current state of gyms has become a narcissistic obsession, fueled by social media flexing and a lack of community.
17:31 - 27:56 (10:24)
Summary
The current state of gyms has become a narcissistic obsession, fueled by social media flexing and a lack of community.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Alex Hutchinson discusses the importance of hard work and how to deal with the pain and boredom associated with exercise.
27:57 - 42:55 (14:58)
Summary
Alex Hutchinson discusses the importance of hard work and how to deal with the pain and boredom associated with exercise. Most importantly, he mentions that everyone has different ways of enjoying fitness and encourages people to find what works best for them.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
People often get triggered by the idea of others transcending who they were and becoming something different.
42:55 - 52:17 (09:22)
Summary
People often get triggered by the idea of others transcending who they were and becoming something different. There's a tendency to attribute it to external factors rather than recognizing the person's self-work and growth mindset.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the speaker talks about the challenges of sticking to fitness goals in an environment where there are constant temptations and distractions, and shares personal experiences from his fitness journey.
52:18 - 1:03:19 (11:00)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker talks about the challenges of sticking to fitness goals in an environment where there are constant temptations and distractions, and shares personal experiences from his fitness journey. He also discusses the conversation on emergence and the importance of fully internalizing it for success.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
A fitness coach shares his experience of losing his physical fitness and how it helped him learn to teach his clients better.
1:03:19 - 1:14:10 (10:50)
Summary
A fitness coach shares his experience of losing his physical fitness and how it helped him learn to teach his clients better. He also emphasizes the importance of learning from others' experiences rather than relying solely on one's own.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Strength is the foundation for physical power and expression, as it teaches the body to contract and hold a position.
1:14:10 - 1:23:51 (09:40)
Summary
Strength is the foundation for physical power and expression, as it teaches the body to contract and hold a position. Remote coaching can only go so far, as actually being in the room and using equipment is necessary for mastering movement.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast interviewer expresses frustration with asking the same generic questions, leading to a lack of personal evolution.
1:23:51 - 1:38:59 (15:08)
Summary
The podcast interviewer expresses frustration with asking the same generic questions, leading to a lack of personal evolution. They mention finding excitement in the space they have to innovate and develop new ideas.
Episode#160 - Michael Blevins - A Conversation Not About Fitness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses ways to monetize podcasts through advertising and offers advice on embracing change and not being afraid to be someone different.
1:38:59 - 1:43:37 (04:38)
Summary
The speaker discusses ways to monetize podcasts through advertising and offers advice on embracing change and not being afraid to be someone different. They also promote their free collection of over 100 journal articles.