Flostate Podcast

In this episode the guys wrap up their discussion on fear. Dre touches on Dr. Peterson's idea of "not hiding things in the fog" from his new book Beyond Order and Alex makes the case that every emotion we experience has its roots in either love or fear. 

Dre is back from vacation and the guys catch up before diving into the Olympics and the controversy surrounding Simone Biles who recently quit at the Olympic games after citing mental health reasons. The guys discuss fear, how to overcome it through grit and what they think happened to Simone. 

This is the bonus audio from Episode 35 where Andres caught Alex off-guard saying there is no such thing as a selfless act. Get the full conversation and Alex losing his mind in this bonus episode.

In this episode the guys discuss motivation - what it is, where it comes from, the neurotransmitters associated with it and how to tap into it especially when doing something you don't want to do.  Please subscribe and rate the podcast!

In this episode the guys touch back a little on normalizing culture with Oli London recent trans-racial change and the advent of "trans racial rights" and then jump into the idea of doing difficult things and how not only enduring hardships but purposefully seeking them out enriches our lives and give us meaning.  Click that subscribe button and rate the podcast!

In todays episode Dre and Alex discuss the advances in using psychedelic drugs in a therapeutic setting and if the practice of mindfulness and meditation can be harmful to some.

In this episode we meet our new co-host Alex Mattero. Alex gets into his background and going from having a million dollar business to losing everything and pivoting in life to find a new purpose and meaning. Make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast and follow us on Instagram! @Flostate_podcast @dre_muniz @amattero

In this episode Andres is joined by new co-host Alex Mattero! We get into what normalizing culture is and why it isn't as helpful as you might think if you want to be the best version of yourself as possible.   

In this episode we welcome back Dr. Rachel Barbanel-Fried AKA Dr. RBF. Dr. RBF is a Clinical Psychologist and Executive coach who has worked with some of the world's thought leaders on performance. Today we took a deep dive into the unconcious, grief and bias. The unconcious plays a role in everything we do so understanding the unconcious is critical to all aspects of performance and life in general. 

In this episode I sit down with Mansal Denton to discuss his work with plant medicine and hunting rituals. Mansal found hunting as an adult and became so connected with it that he dropped everything to fully dedicate himself to hunting and helping others discover it. After years of study under a medicine man he decided to combine plant medicines and hunting to deliver what he refers to as the Sacred Hunting Experience.

In this episode I sit down with Robb Wolf, 2x NYT and WSJ best selling author and nutrition expert. We discuss health resets, starting new diets, what to look for in your blood work and how to change your health for peak performance. You can find more from Robb on The Healthy Rebellion Radio Podcast.  Follow us on Instagram- @dasrobbwolf @thehealthyrebellion @dre_muniz 

In this solo episode I go over some thoughts that I journaled down about last year and what I am thinking about the future. Going over the importance of this practice and how it can help to give us clarity and make the right changes for our lives. I also discuss some new changes coming to the podcast and upcoming interviews!

Andres sits down with 4x Iditarod winner Dallas Seavey to talk about the idea of GRIT. The Iditarod race is a 1000 mile extreme endurance race in Alaska where racers face everything from -100 temperatures to attacking moose and more. Dallas shares his insights on racing, leadership, passion and purpose in this episode.

I sit down and talk with Darcy Gaechter to discuss passion and grit. Darcy is referred to as the Amazon woman as she is the first woman to ever kayak the Amazon from source to sea. The 148 day journey began on Darcy's 35th birthday and we get into the difficulties faced, both mental and physical, and the experience and her drive to complete it. 

In this episode I look at the hit show getting me through the pandemic "Alone". I also go over Self Determination theory and the importance of intrinsic motivation on our performance and how that leads to an increase in dopamine which in turn leads to more effort being put forth into life and making it a life worth living. 

In this episode I sit down with Mike Rucker Ph.D. and we talk about the science of FUN - what fun is, the importance of fun, and how it impacts our mental health and performance. Follow us on Instagram: @flostate_podcast @thewonderoffun

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Rachel Barbanel-Fried (aka Dr. RBF), a Clinical Psychologist and Optimal Performance Consultant. We discuss her experience handling Covid-19, why peak performers seek her help, and how you can use this time as a pivot point in life and find your flow.  

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! In this episode I discuss the recent ESPN documentary series "The Last Dance". I give you some of my takeaways on Michael Jordan and the most important thing I understood that separated him from the rest and that you can apply in your every day life. 

In this solo episode I talk about the concept of discipline and my thoughts on why we have a love/hate relationship with discipline as well as its importance on an individual level and societal level. And then how to attain it and spread it in your tribe. Enjoy! Instagram - @flostate_podcast @dre_muniz

In this episode I talk with Lani Silversides - an accomplished athlete, teacher and cancer survivor, about how she is coaching kids into unstoppable forces. She heads up the Mindful Performance LLC and is has several projects including the Strong Girls United Foundation all aimed at developing kids into mentally strong and capable individuals ready to take on the world.