In this episode, Jon sits down with Erikka Trotter—licensed therapist, competitive bodybuilder, and NPC champion—to unpack the powerful connection between mindset, fitness, and everyday life. Erikka shares her story of growing up in a chaotic environment, building stability for her family, and rising to success as both a therapist and athlete.

We cover:

• How her background shaped her drive for consistency and discipline

• Why mindset is the key to sustainable weight loss and lifestyle change

• Common misconceptions about bodybuilding and mental health

• Strategies for raising healthy kids and modeling balance at home

• Practical tips for staying on track during travel and vacations

Whether you’re a parent, athlete, or someone seeking lasting transformation, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what’s possible when mindset meets discipline.

In this episode, Jon sits down with elite powerlifter and coach Aaron Chapple. Aaron recently set a world record in the Masters 40–44, 220-lb class—and he’s here to talk strength, hypertrophy, training intensity, and the reality behind performance and health goals.

They break down:

• The difference between training for health vs. optimal performance

• Whether deadlifts are worth it for hypertrophy

• How to train smart with long femurs (and other biomechanical quirks)

• Powerbuilding vs. strict strength or bodybuilding splits

• How to know when you need a deload—or when you just need to train harder

• The mindset and structure needed to push past plateaus

• The role of TRT, long-term thinking, and sustainable transformation

This is a deep dive for lifters who want to train hard, train smart, and keep progressing—no matter their season of life.

In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Diehl—founder of Modus Coaching, former America's Strongest Man, and current competitive bodybuilder—for an unfiltered conversation on strength, health, and longevity.

We cover:

• How Anthony went from overweight college kid to pro
• StrongmanWhy he transitioned from Strongman to bodybuilding
• The Modus philosophy: health starts at the cellular level
• Real talk on TRT, stress, and low testosterone in men (especially pastors)
• How to train smart based on your season and goals
• The trap of dogmatic fitness trends
• His take on modern health movements and personal responsibility

Anthony shares practical, no-BS coaching wisdom from over a decade of experience working with lifestyle clients, competitors, and everyone in between. If you’re looking for clarity, performance, and long-term results, this episode will hit.