Whats Your Story?

Future Occupational Therapist and my friend, McKenzie, joins the show to talk about a niche topic of hers. It's what your training is missing! We also talked about looking past aesthetics and adopting a long term mindset when it comes to working out, the importance of warming up, how we are really exercising at all times of the day whether we realize it or not, and loving the body. Also- I find out that my whole life I didn't actually know where the rotator cuff is so there's that! I really enjoyed this wide-ranging conversation and I'm very grateful to Kenzie for sharing her time and knowledge with me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Yiannis joins the show to talk about his work with MMA fighters and how he balances this with helping average people demystify nutrition. We talked hot topics like keto, fit teas, and scale weight and ended with why and how to make a fit lifestyle sustainable. Really enjoyed this one and I'm grateful for the time Yiannis and I shared! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Big Idea Saturday is a new Podcast segment where I discuss an all encompassing theme that I find interesting and want to share about. Today- your environment. Environment goes beyond the physical and is everything that impacts and surrounds you on a day to day basis. How is social media impacting your environment and how can you curb its effects? Listen in to find out!

Carsen joins the show to talk about how he grew his following, the difficulty navigating online clients in addition to in person clients, not getting discouraged by the hard times, and the importance of time off and recovery from a busy work schedule. Thanks Carsen for sharing some valuable info, beyond grateful for the time! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Nick joins the show to talk about his journey from skinny skateboarder to college athlete and how he now helps skinny guys build muscle! We talked about breaking through your comfort zone, building confidence, and how building a better body relates to your mindset. I'm very grateful to Nick for taking the time to come on the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

The start of a new weekly podcast on What's Your Story. Hot Take Thursday is where I share my thoughts on the sports stories of the week. Today- 4 Hot Takes regarding the Lakers, Kawhi and the Greek Freak, and the PGA Championship (spicy hot Tiger take.)

My good friend Chris Hudek recently decided to pursue a career in teaching rather than enter into the accounting field after college. He spent time teaching English as a foreign language in Thailand and talks about the differences between Eastern and Western culture as well as challenging the status quo and following your passion in spite of other's opinions. Really enjoyed this conversation with a great friend! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Danny joins for a unique podcast in which we didn't have anything prepared intentionally. We talked for an hour about the self improvement paradigm, inspiration, fear, money, social media addiction, and just about everything under the sun as far as psychology and human emotion. I really enjoyed the conversation, Danny is a super interesting guy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

The Skinny Survivor joins the show to talk about how being bullied sparked his desire to improve and help others. We talk about positive mindset, self image, and how to improve, all in the context of how fitness helps us both achieve this! Will share's a personal story about the detriments of listening to your negative thoughts and how from then he transformed his mind and body and conquered his anxious thoughts.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Eugen the owner of the popular Instagram page, Pheasyque, joins the Podcast from Rome to discuss how he makes his living as a virtual personal trainer, how happenstance caused him to combine his love for drawing and fitness to build his page, and the value of simplicity when providing value. Really enjoyed having Eugen on and I'm grateful to him for joining from across the world! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support

Tommy O’Keeffe joins the show to talk about what it’s like to be an up and coming country artist in Nashville. We talked about the importance of networking, consistency, and branding when it comes to finding success in a creative outlet and much more! Please check Tommy out on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and Twitter!

Macros Coach, Dustin, comes on the podcast to discuss business and macros. We went from getting and keeping clients in a business, making transitions, and how to be a closer to IIFYM (if it fits your macros), flexible dieting, the 80/20 rule and why clean eating is not necessary to be extremely fit. Listen in for helpful tips on all these topics and more!

The other half of the Art of Charm, AJ Harbinger, joins the show to talk about how he made a massive shift in his life during grad school, how The Art of Charm has evolved, the importance of nonverbal communication, and 3 simple tricks to improve your relationship with technology. Loved having AJ on and hope you enjoy listening!

Art of Charm co-host Johnny Dzubak on his “what the hell do I do now” moment, passion and its contrast to the herd mentality, why young men have trouble with vulnerability, and how to navigate the modern dating world. We covered a lot of ground, Johnny was such an awesome guest!

Mark Webb on why a tough upbringing and jail wasn't going to be the end of his story, how to stay disciplined, and what a positive mindset can do for you!

Max Nott on balancing a college lifestyle with fitness, similarities between entrepreneurship and fitness and how to kick ass at both, and how to get productive while being mindful of self-awareness. Welcome #NottFitGang to the show if you're listening for the first time!

Shane Hubbard on to discuss misconceptions about health and fitness, his philosophy as a personal trainer, breaking out of your comfort zone, and the trade off between short and long term gratification.

Mitch Harb on to talk #EasyWins, finding your passion, going after what you want, building your creativity muscle, and what it really takes to quit your job and work for yourself!

Here’s what to expect from my new podcast, What’s your Story? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jakeparker/support