This week my actual dream came true. That's right. It's not perfect or as imagined. Realized dream's never are. But it is real, and it's mine, and in my hands now, it means far more than I ever dreamed it could. I hope my story gives you a few ideas for your own. Enjoy the show. Cheers, Chris

Julien doesn't need much of an introduction. Just let him start talking and I guarantee, you'll be hooked. You'll quickly get why I like hanging out with this guy so much. And of course, why I've turned my training over to him. It feels very good to be a student again. Thanks, Julien. Chris

Time for Saturday night Sangha. I’d like to teach and share a bit, if that’s alright with you. This time around… 1.“What the hell is #BarbellShrugged up to?” I will tell you clearly, but you must listen! We’ve got cool shit cooking, but you’ve only seen a small bit. 2.I’ve lost something like 40 pounds since coming to Cali. I’ll share what I did, o…

I wanted to take a moment and share my 2016 resolutions. I think you'll dig it. Happy Holidays, friend. Chris

What habits increase your chances of success the most? There's training, great conversation, and reading is great. But also, there's the power of writing. This episode is all about the written word, and how you can harness it for greater effect. Enjoy :) Chris

I attended a Tony Robbins event two months or so ago. Yes, it's true. And tonight I finally have something to say about it. Also, I've had two cups of coffee and one very strong margarita. So, I'm certain not to bore you. :) Cheers, Chris

This week let's talk about the frustrations of not getting the effect you want from your training - and from your life - and what to do about that. I hope you enjoy the show, Cheers, Chris

Morning ritual, the rememdy to self-doubt, and a quick football story to make you laugh. I hope you enjoy the show :) Chris

The key to reaching your full potential is great coaching. On this episode of Get Change, we'll chat about the real power of coaching, how you can find mentorship in absolutely everything you read and do, and why it's YOUR responsibility to maximize the number of intereactions you have with impactful minds. I hope you dig the show, Chris…

The vodka and grapefruit is poured. Let's do this. Chris

It's been a while since the last episode of Get Change. What can I say, it’s been a wild spring. I’ve only now felt the urge to ramble on a bit. In between episodes, my family and I have managed to complete a wild cross-country move from our hometown in Memphis, Tennessee to Encinitas, California, the brand new HQ of Barbell Shrugged. I think you’l…

This is the story of how the greatest episode of Barbell Shrugged ever ALMOST happened. No, seriously, we were 5-minutes and 10-feet from bringing you an exclusive interview with the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenneger...Like, for real. That almost happened, and as surreal as the event was, the lessons we took from the experience are priceles…

This week I thought I would do something different. It's storytime again, but this week I'm reading an easter egg from my book, Get Change. It's actually the very first story I ever wrote for the blog...The Debauchery Diary. I hope you dig it. I recommed a few red grapefruit margaritas with this, it only makes the show that much better. Cheers, Chr…

This week on Get Change we start with the best thing you can do – Learning to knock over the big dominos. Tim Ferriss discussed this idea on episode 162 of Barbell Shrugged. If you want to maximize your effectiveness in the gym, your career, in life, then you have to get better and better at doing the right things. You don’t need to be perfect, not…

This week on Get Change we talk training. Specifically, I want to help you get as strong as possible. So, I thought I would share how I approach strength work. First, you need to understand that tension is very important. When we manipulate sets, reps, load, all that, what we’re really doing is adjusting the dose of tension. We increase the load to…

This week on Get Change we have a special show for you. The Barbell Shrugged team just finished their first Spartan Race in Temecula, California. On this episode, Chris, Mike and Doug share their race day experience, which you’re sure to enjoy. Plus, we are joined by professional Spartan Racer, Isaiah Vidal, who was kind enough to run with us and s…

This week I tell a story about a high school experiment in strongman training, and why that made a huge impact on the rest of my training and coaching career. I think you'll dig it. Also, some of your training questions answered... The best way to learn the basics of human physiology and nutrition. Thoughts on strongman training methods. How to tra…

How are your resoutions going so far? ...I hope well. Maybe you're kicking ass, or maybe you're freaking out. In any case, it's super helpful to keep the limits of your own vision in mind. Everyone faces a long series of challenges in life - your career, the gym, your relationships or otherwise. That's most all there is, so, it's critically importa…

It's resolution time, baby. This week on the podcast we talk about some strategies for setting better goals for 2015. Also, there's more than a little bit of IPA fueling this weeks broadcast, so, you can expect a little bit of everything. You're going to dig it. Happy New Year! Chris

This week we are coming to you live from Halmstad, Sweden. It's Thanksgiving! Tonight, I thought I would take the oppurtunity to gather some of my dearest friends so that we could say thank you. This life is a wild ride. We could not do it without the amazing support from our families, our friends, and our amazing audience. A million times over, th…

Plenty of people want something better. They're trying to change their lives, find a passion, all that. But plenty of people also never get what they want. They never faced their fears, never discovered what was really possible. There's a Ralph Emerson quote that sums up our needs perfectly. "Always do what you are afraid to do." Learn to fight for…

This show comes in two parts. At first, we talk about the 7 questions that will help you train better and get stronger, starting right now. The second part of the show is personal. Today is dia de los muertos, or the day of the dead. I thought I would take some time and remember what's been lost. Also, it's a good time to appreciate what you still …

There are 4 key lessons that will allow you to do awesome things in this life, no matter what you're path ends up being. 1. You have to get really good at giving before you'll get a lot of value in return. 2. You have to be able to get peoples attention. 3. Stretch your boundries and challenge yourself. 4. Keep it up. The real rewards in life go to…