If you are in the Pharosphere, then you will know that relationships and people are at the core of our business. We are noted for our bells and whistles, but the loyalty we have fostered is due mainly to the personalities that give life to our spaces.

In this episode of Pac Talk, I had the opportunity to work out with our leadership team and then sit down for one-to-one conversations with each of them. My hope is that you will get to know them better… who they are, what they do, how they found fitness, how they found PHAROS, what journey they are currently on, and what dreams they have for the future.

These people are the muscle behind the machine. They fuel our business, gift us their talents, and take us passionately into tomorrow. This is their story.

In this episode, we talk with:

• Laura: The administrative rock and systems expert.
• Tori: The creative force and cinematic director.
• Josh: The GM leading the charge in Palm Springs.
• Dan: The head coach bringing empathy to the barbell.
• Jeff: The veteran coach and Echo Park GM.

Thanks for listening, don’t forget to follow, subscribe, like and share—we really appreciate it!

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Act Despite How You Feel: Why Action Comes Before Confidence | PAC Talk Podcast with Piet and Emylee Vodden

In this episode, we close the gap between insight and execution. After a week of reflection, awareness, and intention-setting in the Accelerator program this episode is a reminder that transformation doesn’t happen when you feel ready — it happens when you act anyway.

"Motivation is Unreliable"

We unpack:

•How waiting for motivation keeps us stuck

•Why action builds confidence (not the other way around)

•How to put behavior before belief and momentum before doubt

This episode is for anyone who knows what to do… but has been hesitating.
Press play, take the step, and let action do the convincing.

💪 Join the 7-Day Results Accelerator to build clarity, momentum, and sustainable joy in your routine. pharosathleticclub.com

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Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

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In this episode, we explore the quiet internal battle that determines whether people follow through—or fade out—on the things that matter most: the voice that looks for a way out versus the voice that finds a way in.

Using real conversations from a recent Accelerator group call, we break down how self-sabotage often shows up disguised as logic, comfort, or “being realistic.” From the idea of first-mile lies in running, to the familiar pattern of joining the gym with good intentions and quitting a few months later, this episode looks at how identity—not motivation—drives consistency.

We talk about why telling yourself “this time is different” doesn’t work if your past actions say otherwise, and how repeated non-follow-through trains your brain and body not to trust you. Through stories of weight loss, addiction, gym intimidation, and starting something you’re not good at yet, this episode highlights a critical truth: belief isn’t built through words—it’s built through reps.

This conversation also tackles humility, accountability, and the importance of being willing to look inexperienced, uncomfortable, or imperfect in order to grow. Whether it’s quitting smoking, walking into the gym for the first time, or simply showing up when it would be easier not to, the question stays the same: are you finding a way in, or are you looking for a way out?

If you’ve ever struggled to see something through, felt stuck in a cycle of starting and stopping, or questioned whether you’re “just the kind of person who quits,” this episode will challenge that narrative—and give you a framework to start rewriting it through action.

💪 Join the 7-Day Results Accelerator to build clarity, momentum, and sustainable joy in your routine. pharosathleticclub.com

If you are in Southern California come train with us

Echo Park

Redondo Beach

Idyllwild

Palm Springs

Follow Pharos, Piet and Emylee on Instagram for more fitness related content.

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