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PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden

Pharos Echo Park

Welcome to the PAC Talkwhere we help you explore your capacity to move better, push further and achieve your limitless potential through fitness, nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle. I’m your host Pieter Vodden, co-owner of PHAROS Athletic Club in Echo Park. Thanks for tuning in and Welcome To The PAC!”Welcome to the Pac, please make sure you subscribe wherever you are listening to this show and if you loved this show please leave us a 5 star review in the iTunes store. It is the currency of podcasts

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7:18

What’s the Best Part of your Day: How to Engineer...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/10/31

In this PAC Talk Mini, host Emylee Vodden shares a simple nightly ritual she practices with her kids — one that’s quietly reshaped how she approaches gratitude, leadership, and growth.Each night before bed, she asks them:“What was the best part of your day?”Sometimes the answers come easily. Other times, she has to pull a little, dig deeper, and remind them — and herself — that gratitude is a practice, not a mood. It’s how we learn to look for light even on the hard days.Emylee reflects on how this

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7:52

The Secrets Out…New 7 Day Results Accelerator with...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/10/24

In this PAC Talk Mini, Emylee Vodden shares a big update from the Pharos team: after nine years and more than 20 Limitless Challenges, she and Pieter have built something new— a digital school and 7-Day Results Accelerator designed to help you reset your focus, rebuild momentum, and create a roadmap for the season you’re in.This isn’t about more information. It’s about catalyst—clarity, excitement, and accountability. Whether you’re a 500 Club veteran or just trying to find your rhythm again before

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6:48

What’s the Difference Between Being Pushed, Pulled,...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/10/24

Most of us default to one style of “help,” even when another would serve better. In this PAC Talk, we break down the difference between Push, Pull, and Hold—and give you a quick self-check to pick what you need today.Push = pressure + accountability to raise your ceiling (targets, deadlines, coaching cues).Pull = inspiration + vision that draws you forward (community energy, role models, events).Hold = support + steadiness so you can regulate and recover (boundaries, rest, presence).We’ll map common

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1:03:47

Life After CrossFit: Redefining Fitness, Longevity &...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/10/17

In this episode of PAC Talk, host Pieter Vodden sits down with multiple CrossFit Games champion Leka Fineman about what comes after competition.Leka opens up about:Stepping away from elite CrossFit after burnoutDiscovering a new sense of purpose through surfing and longevity trainingNavigating perimenopause and hormone therapy (HRT) with strength and curiosityLearning how to “train for life” — not exhaustionWhy community, connection, and consistency still matter more than anythingTogether, they

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6:22

Pac Talk Mini w/ Emylee: Joy Amid Suffering Description

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/10/10

Emylee shares her mom’s decade-long fight with trigeminal neuralgia and the lesson it forged: lead with light. Joy can coexist with pain—and sometimes you borrow someone else’s light until your own returns.If you are in Southern California come train with usEcho ParkRedondo BeachIdyllwildPalm SpringsFollow Pharos, Piet and Emylee on Instagram for more fitness related content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:53

The Marathon Mindset—Gratitude That Gets You Moving:...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/10/10

Not toxic gloss—action. Emylee defines “relentless positivity” as acting despite how you feel: micro-joys, gratitude, and forward motion when the marathon gets long. Name the hard, then move anyway.If you are in Southern California come train with usEcho ParkRedondo BeachIdyllwildPalm SpringsFollow Pharos, Piet and Emylee on Instagram for more fitness related content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:04

From 90 to 100—Coaching the Gap

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/10/10

Most of us get to 90%—then stall. Emylee riffs on remodel chaos, human nature, and why coaching, accountability, and a good crew carry you across the finish line. If you’re stuck, borrow a tribe and close the gap.If you are in Southern California come train with usEcho ParkRedondo BeachIdyllwildPalm SpringsFollow Pharos, Piet and Emylee on Instagram for more fitness related content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:48

80% Done, 100% In: Emylee Vodden & Alex Camacho on...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/10/03

Emylee sits down with artist-entrepreneur Alex Camacho—the force behind Acid Queen Jewelry—for a real talk on fitness, mindset, and building a business that lasts. We cover her athlete-to-artist journey, how the Limitless Challenge reframed goals, why “80% done is 100% perfect,” and how to use AI as a tool (not a shortcut) to analyze data, calm emotions, and stay the course. We get into macros, petite body composition, pull-up milestones, meditation for money fear, and the parallels between training

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6:53

Anticipate the Need: From Goof-Ups to Growth | Pac...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/09/26

We’ve all missed alarms, overextended ourselves, or completely goofed up a plan. In this Pac Talk Mini, Emylee Vodden shares how a simple client message turned a potential scheduling disaster into a reminder of the power of planning, accountability, and community. Instead of stressing about mistakes, what if we built systems—and relationships—that anticipate needs before problems arise? This short mountain-drive reflection is about being proactive, reducing anxiety, and leaning on the right people

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5:23

Butterflies as Fuel: Turning Anxiety Into Action |...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/09/24

In this Pac Talk mini, Emylee Vodden opens up about anxiety, stage fright, and the lessons his parents taught him about butterflies in the stomach. Instead of letting fear paralyze us, we can choose to use that nervous energy as fuel for action, courage, and growth. From high school performances to everyday challenges, Emylee shares simple mindset shifts to reframe anxiety into empowerment.If you’ve ever felt stuck by nerves or fear, this episode will remind you that sometimes all it takes is one

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18:27

Breaking Generational Patterns Around Food Education...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/09/19

In this episode of Pac Talk, Emylee Vodden dives deep into how we talk to kids about food—and how those conversations shape their relationship with health for life. What starts as a heartbreaking moment with a five-year-old worried about “getting fat” turns into a powerful reflection on breaking generational cycles of diet culture, shame, and restriction. Emylee shares her framework for sustainable nutrition—fuel × joy × results—and explores how parents (and adults re-parenting their inner child)

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24:43

Coaching in Crisis: What the Industry Forgot

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/09/12

Piet Vodden breaks down what “coaching” really means in 2025—how we got from big-box machines to CrossFit’s barbell revolution, and now to the hybrid model that blends functional bodybuilding, conditioning, running clubs, and community. Piet explains why great coaching is a learned craft: commanding a room, progressing skills safely, creating energy, and delivering results without burning people out. Piet breaks down the lost art of group coaching, the difference between PT and group leadership, and

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56:34

Impact Over Influence: Andrea Marcum on Yoga,...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/09/05

In this episode of Pac Talk, Emylee Vodden sits down with her longtime mentor Andrea Marcum—yoga teacher, retreat leader, and author of Close to Om. Andrea shares her 20+ years of experience in yoga and fitness, from running a grassroots LA studio to leading transformative retreats in Bali, Italy, Mexico, and beyond. Together, they explore the power of curiosity, resilience, and community in sustaining a long career in health and wellness.Emylee and Andrea reflect on their own origin story, how a

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18:46

The Sacrifices of Fitness: Hybrid Training, Longevity...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/08/29

On this solo episode of Pac Talk, Pieter Vodden dives deep into the reality of sacrifice in fitness. What does it take to be great at one discipline—and what do you give up along the way? From bodybuilding to Hyrox, half marathons, endurance hikes, and strength training, Piet shares how he balances competing priorities while still preserving muscle, family time, and long-term health.At 47, Piet has learned that the real key isn’t chasing perfection in one lane but building general physical

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15:28

Procrastination and Shame: How to Break the Cycle

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/08/22

Procrastination isn’t a time‑management problem—it’s an emotion‑management one. In this solo episode, I unpack how shame fuels the procrastination loop and why “I’ll do it tomorrow” keeps us stuck. (This framing comes from researcher Tim Pychyl’s work showing procrastination is about regulating feelings, not calendars.) I walk through a simple “Head, Heart, or Hands” check to pinpoint what’s really blocking action—overthinking (head), emotional resistance (heart), or missing tools/skills/environment

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43:48

From CrossFit to Head Coach: Shepherd Tate on...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/08/15

In this episode of PAC Talk, Piet sits down with longtime friend and first-ever PAC coach, Shepherd Tate. From his early CrossFit days in Memphis to becoming Head Coach at Pharos Athletic Club, Shep shares the journey, lessons, and philosophy that shape his approach to programming, coaching, and community building. They dive into the evolution of PAC’s training model, the importance of progressive overload, injury recovery insights, and how the 30-60-90 plan keeps members engaged and improving

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1:12:34

From Venice to the Mountains: Paul Fetter’s Journey...

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/08/12

In this episode of PAC Talk, I sit down with fitness industry legend Paul Fetters to talk about a lifetime in bodybuilding, business, and the pursuit of sustainable health. From training at the iconic Gold’s Gym during bodybuilding’s golden era to pioneering personal training, launching semi-private training studios, and building a nationwide nutrition program, Paul shares the lessons that kept him thriving for decades. Hear stories of Arnold-era Venice Beach, competing in 44 bodybuilding shows,

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9:41

Lead with Light: The Final Anchor of The PAC Perspective

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/08/08

In the final installment of our PAC Perspective Anchors series, Piet and Emylee dive into their favorite core value: Lead with Light — to be the best part of someone’s day.Rooted in the origins of the Pharos lighthouse, this anchor is about showing up with intention, positivity, and human connection. It’s not just about reps and sets — it’s about smiling when people walk through the door, offering unexpected compliments, celebrating small wins, and being radically present.Piet shares how the

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12:48

PAC Perspective Anchors Series: Move With Purpose

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/08/01

In this episode of PAC Talk, we (Piet and Emylee) break down the second anchor of our PAC Perspective series: Move With Purpose—Anticipate the Need. This anchor is at the heart of everything we do at Pharos Athletic Club, from how we train to how we lead.We talk about what it means to act with intention and develop intuition, how quality beats speed, and why humility and awareness are non-negotiables in our space. Whether you’re lifting, coaching, leading, or learning, this one’s for you. We dive

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15:49

PAC Perspective Anchors Series: Show Up to Build Others

PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden ·

2025/07/18

Welcome to the first episode of our PAC Perspective Anchors series on PAC Talk, hosted by Pieter Vodden and Emylee Covell. This episode breaks down the first core anchor that defines the culture at Pharos Athletic Club: "Show Up to Build Others."From pandemic parking-lot workouts to creating an unshakable tribe of support, Piet and Emylee unpack what it means to lead by example, cultivate community, and build a gym culture rooted in effort, accountability, and human connection.Whether you're a

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