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Chasing Excellence

Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings

Looking to build more than just physical fitness? Join Ben Bergeron and Patrick Cummings as they explore how daily practices create the foundation for lasting peace of mind. Through practical frameworks and honest conversations, discover how deep health unlocks the freedom to chase what truly matters. Learn the five essential factors - training, eating, thinking, sleeping, and connecting - that transform fleeting moments of clarity into a life of sustained fulfillment. If you"re ready to move

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22:37

[ 💪🏼 ] Why You Shouldn’t Shield Your Kids from Adversity

Chasing Excellence ·

2024/11/01

🤾🏽 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club ❤️‍🔥 Grab the ABCs of Being Happy & Healthy === We're discussing the importance of allowing kids to face adversity and how it shapes their resilience. You'll gain insights into finding the balance between protecting your kids and letting them navigate challenges on their own. By listening, you'll cultivate the skills necessary to raise adaptable and strong individuals prepared for life's inevitable hurdles. === 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 MOMENTOUS | This

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30:27

[ 💪🏼 ] The Parasympathetic Sigh, Health Through...

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2024/10/29

⛷️ Free Newsletter & the Chase Club === Your Five Factors questions are in the spotlight today. We’re discussing getting out of fight-or-flight mode, the value of health across our lifespans, incentivizing coaches to sell more, and dealing with negativity, drama, and lies. === 👋 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 🔗 SIPHOX | Experience convenient at-home blood testing to monitor 17 essential biomarkers, enabling you to track your health, optimize wellness, and access actionable insights—all while saving over

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30:37

[ 🗣️ ] HopperTalk: Self-Worth & the Skill of Friendship

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2024/10/25

❤️ Free Newsletter & the Chase Club === We’re reintroducing an older format, but with a twist. We’ve got wisdom from writers Elizabeth Gilbert and Simon Sinek that we’ll hear, discuss, and learn from. Takeaways: 🔍 Reflect on cultural teachings and personal beliefs about self-worth and challenge any negative self-perceptions. 🤝 Foster deep and meaningful connections with others to build a supportive community. 🗣️ Engage in open conversations about mental health and the societal influences that

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42:59

[ 💭 ] Reducing Parental Stress

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2024/10/22

🤟🏼 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club === What: We discuss the impact of stress on parenting and how societal expectations, technology usage, and self-comparison can exacerbate stress levels in parents. Why: Understanding and managing stress is crucial for maintaining a healthy family environment, as parental stress can significantly influence children's mental and emotional well-being. How: 🌱 Focus on creating a relaxed and caring home environment to reduce stress. 📵 Limit screen time to reclaim

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31:46

[ 💪🏽 ] 10 Things Humans Aren't Built to Do

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2024/10/18

🟢 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We explore a list of ten activities that we might not be naturally inclined to do as humans. We talk about each of these activities, highlighting the contrast between our evolutionary past and modern lifestyle. Topics include rigid work schedules, artificial environments, sedentary habits, and processed foods, raising questions about societal norms and their impact on well-being. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:14 10 Things Humans Aren't

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40:41

[ 💭 ] Cultivating Courage & Minimizing Regrets

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2024/10/15

💥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We explore insights drawn from Bronnie Ware's article on the 5 Regrets of the Dying, based on her observations as a palliative care worker. We talk through each of the regrets, which reveal the common themes of prioritizing authenticity, meaningful connections, emotional expression, work-life balance, and happiness. Our conversation dives into the balance of life priorities and the courage required to make changes that lead to a fulfilled life. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00

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43:25

[ 💭 ] Overcoming Victim Mentality, Boosting Child...

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2024/10/11

💥 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We tackle 4 of your mindset questions this time around. We discuss maintaining motivation beyond personal records, overcoming victim mindsets, balancing career demands with health, and supporting children with dyslexia. Key topics include adjusting goals, fostering self-awareness, managing work-life balance, and promoting children's growth through positive parenting, skill-building, and limited screen time. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Welcome to Chasing Excellence 00:54

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33:29

[ 🏃🏽‍♂️ ] What Training With Intentional Intensity...

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2024/10/08

🫐 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club In this third installment of our series on programming for optimal fitness, we discuss creating a weekly workout framework and emphasize the importance of intentional intensity over maximal effort. We explore various training zones and provide practical strategies for modulating intensity, ensuring consistent training while prioritizing mechanics, consistency, and then intensity. We also delve into understanding individual rates of perceived exertion and offer

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36:06

[ 💭 ] Harnessing the Power of Awareness, Intention, &...

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2024/10/04

🫡 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re revisiting our key framework of awareness, intention, and action, highlighting how it can help us live healthier and happier lives. We discuss the importance of transforming complex concepts into simple, actionable principles and how these principles apply to various life aspects, from personal health to professional growth. We explore the necessity of bringing curiosity and perspective to our awareness, understanding emotional triggers, and the impact of

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28:28

[ 🎒 ] AMQAP20: Coaching Mindset, Implementing Books,...

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2024/10/01

🟢 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We dive into our queue of listener questions, including ones about effective recovery tactics, balancing spontaneity with intentional daily planning, and strategies for improving client mindsets. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:53 Pro Tips for Faster Recovery 04:15 Balancing Family and Fitness 06:40 Implementing Lessons from Books 14:27 Thanks to our Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Cozy Earth 17:20 Balancing Spontaneity and Planning 21:21 Discussing Mindset

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35:10

[ 💪🏼 ] Beyond the Gym: The Broader Impact of CrossFit

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2024/09/27

🌻 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We revisit and reflect on a talk Ben gave in 2017, introducing the teardrop model of public health. We analyze the paradigm shift in our approach to fitness and health, addressing the misconceptions and behaviors that impact public health, and exploring how far we've come in understanding preventative healthcare versus sick care. We also discuss the role of CrossFit gyms and the evolving conversations surrounding nutrition, exercise, and long-term health

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48:12

[ 💪🏼 ] Micro-Misogi & the Comfort Crisis

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2024/09/24

🕶️ Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We dive into the concept of Micro-Misogi, inspired by Michael Easter's book 'The Comfort Crisis'. We discuss how modern conveniences have eroded our resilience and explore actionable steps to reintroduce purposeful discomfort into our lives. Through discussing the guidelines for a successful Micro-Misogi, including being outdoors, solitary and device-free, challenging and unique, and fitting within a 4 to 48-hour timeframe, we aim to help listeners create

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48:50

[ 💭 ] True Competitors Aren’t Extrinsically Motivated

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2024/09/20

🍁 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We discuss the intricate dynamics of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, revealing how they shape our actions and satisfaction. We explore the idea that external measures like wealth and accolades are often misguiding, while internal drivers align more closely with our true purpose and happiness. Additionally, we delve into the pitfalls of comparison and the nature of true competition, highlighting the importance of finding worthy rivals to foster personal

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27:01

[ 🤟🏼 ] Building a Life of Alignment & Self-Connection

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2024/09/17

🦩 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We dive into a listener's question about self-accountability and the challenge of maintaining commitments without external validation. We discuss the importance of connection in health, breaking down how being internally and externally accountable can align with our values and priorities. We also explore strategies to create supportive environments and the significance of living a life of integrity. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:30 Listener

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38:18

[ 💭 ] True Competitors Don’t Want Things to Be Perfect

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2024/09/13

🌵 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re exploring the intense pressures faced by athletes during major competitions like the Olympics and CrossFit Games. We examine the importance of embracing imperfection, maintaining a flow state, and focusing on character over circumstances. We emphasize how these principles are not only pivotal for athletes but for anyone striving for excellence while battling the allure of perfectionism in today’s social-media-driven world. ⌚TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to

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30:39

[ 💪🏼 ] Negativity in Friendship, The Value of...

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2024/09/10

👊 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re jumping into questions from members of the Chase Club around maintaining healthy relationships, starting a personal training business, improving CrossFit competitiveness, and dealing with grief during workouts. One listener struggles with a friend's negativity, while another seeks advice on becoming a personal trainer. We also discuss strategies for identifying and overcoming weaknesses in CrossFit, and the importance of allowing space for grief in one's

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33:56

[ 🍽️ ] Understanding Diet Expectations, with EC...

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2024/09/06

🍌 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re sharing a special crossover episode from the Consistency Project podcast, which focuses on the critical differences between expectations and reality in the context of diet and nutrition. EC and Patrick talk about why diets often fail - reasons like unrealistic caloric targets, misconceptions about what a healthy diet looks like, the importance of sustainable change, and the patience required to see long-term results. ⌚ TIMECODE: 00:00 Introduction to the

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30:17

[ 💭 ] Let the Small Things Go

Chasing Excellence ·

2024/09/03

🫶 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re talking about building tolerance for minor inconveniences to improve our overall mental fitness and resilience. Inspired by a previously discussed tactic of letting go of minor irritations, we explore practical examples and strategies to handle everyday disruptions more gracefully. ⌚TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:00 Quick Recommendation Roundup 04:01 Parenting Insights and Personal Stories 07:14 Thanks to Our Sponsors: Thesis & LMNT 09:53

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32:34

[ 💭 ] Why You Should Stop Labeling Things as Good or Bad

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2024/08/30

🟢 Free Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re explore the paradox of high expectations and their impact on our performance. We talk about the balance between discipline and surrender, discussing how high expectations can sometimes lead to stress and hinder our pursuit of excellence. We also touch on the importance of learning without judgment and handling life's challenges without labeling them as good or bad. ⌚ TIMECODE 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:23 The Paradox of High Expectations 02:12

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32:56

[ 🏃🏽‍♂️ ] Train at Intentional Intensity, Not Maximal...

Chasing Excellence ·

2024/08/27

🚀 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We’re continuing our conversation about effective training and getting in the best shape of your life. This time, we’re talking about cyclical threshold conditioning. We dissect the concept, explore its applications, and explain why it's crucial for achieving peak fitness. We discuss training five to six days a week, intentional intensity, and the elegance of complementary movement patterns. ⌚TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:30 Recap of Part One

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