Renee Hollander is a personal trainer, pickleball instructor, and yoga instructor. You can learn more about Renee at rhollanderfitness.com or @rhollanderfitness on Instagram.  On this episode of the Barbell Den, we discuss the physical and mental benefits of doing yoga, mindset when beginning yoga, and a few other fitness / wellness topics.  Show notes:  Follow the show on Instagram (@a22mill) Music Credit: Alex MakeMusic and Coma-Media ..read more

This week's guest is Kevin McLemore, who is an author, paid public speaker, Co-founder of RMK Production Network & 10 United Podcast Network and the co-host of the podcast 'Talking wit Kevin and Son'.  In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about Kevin's 3 books (listed below), his journaling habits, and how to think about building a brand.  Helpful Links to Kevin's Content:  info@rmkproductions.net YouTube Linkedin  Talking wit Kevin and Son (Spotify Podcast Page) Book Links: Dating with a Full Deck Sprinkles: The True Spirit of Christmas Indispensable Game of ..read more

Luke Kish is the Founder / Owner of WarriorBabe and a successful entrepreneur. You can follow Luke on Instagram (@lukekish) where he posts content about entrepreneurship, leadership, money, etc.  During the show, we discuss:  Operating WarriorBabe Personal finance framework Responding to social media trolls Goal setting Current workout routine To follow The Barbell Den on Instagram, you can follow Alex (@a22mill).  Show Notes:  Music Credit: Alex MakeMusic and Coma-Media ..read more

Rockne O'Leary is a fitness and wellness entrepreneur. He is the owner and CEO of Max Muscle Fitness, located in Springfield, PA where he specializes in Kettlebell Training.  During the show, we discuss:  Finding your own path despite the pressures of society  Learning to love yourself The Benefits of Kettlebell Training  How to incorporate kettlebells into your workout routine 12-week Adult Athlete Program Links to Rockne's Content:  @rockoleary (Instagram) https://sociatap.com/rockoleary/ Rock offers personal and group training sessions in Springfield, PA and als ..read more

Zac Cohen joins the show where he and Alex discuss navigating life in our 20s. Zac's new blog, titled 'The Amorphous Decade', is titled in contrast to Dr. Meg Jay's popular book 'The Deciding Decade'. Dr. Jay discusses the importance of setting goals, finding your partner, and being deliberate in your 20s.  Alex & Zac discuss where they agree with Dr. Jay, as well as a few points of contention. Among other topics, Alex & Zac specifically discuss goal setting, social media use, and just general life navigation in their 20s.  Links to Zac's Content:  @kidcohen1 (Instagra ..read more

Personal Trainer Ross Johnson joined the show to discuss:  Designing the optimal workout plan Calories in vs. Calories out diet approach Incorporating Mobility into your workout plans for athletic longevity  Training with UFC Fighter Bill Algeo Links to Ross's Content:  godbod_fit (Instagram) https://www.godbodfitness.com/ Ross offers personal training sessions in Paoli, PA To follow The Barbell Den on Instagram, you can follow Alex (@a22mill).  Show Notes:  Music Credit: Alex MakeMusic and Coma-Media Links to 'Kneesovertoesguy' https://www.youtube.com/c/TheKnee ..read more

Dylan Santamarina ("Turnt Up Dylan") joined the show to provide an introduction to NFTs and the launch of a new project called Dead King Society. You can follow Dylan (@SOLNFTBOI) on Twitter.  This episode is broken up into 2 parts.  Part 1 is a basic introduction to NFTs where we discuss the basics and applications of NFTs that make it such an exciting technology.  In Part 2, we dive into the Dead King Society Project that Dylan and team have been working on.  Given that Part 1 is an introduction to NFTs, if you're a sophisticated NFT Investor you may want to skip to Pa ..read more

In this episode of the Barbell Den, Alex provides 10 lessons that he's learned through 9 (and now 10) episodes. Alex provides 1 lesson from each of the 5 guests that have joined the show thus far, and also provides his own reflections on different things he has learned from the episodes as well as the process of putting the podcast together.  To follow The Barbell Den on Instagram, you can follow Alex (@a22mill).  Show Notes:  Music Credit: Alex MakeMusic and Coma-Media ..read more

In this episode of the Barbell Den, Helicopter Pilot Nick Thomas joins the show to talk about Cold Immersion, Wim Hof, and Nose Breathing. Nick & Alex discuss actionable ways to incorporate these things into your life and also the health benefits of doing things like ice baths! To follow The Barbell Den on Instagram, you can follow Alex (@a22mill).  Show Notes:  Music Credit: Alex MakeMusic and Coma-Media Disclaimer: Never do breathing exercises in water or before training in water. Shallow water blackouts can be fatal. Ensure proper supervision when doing breathing exercises ..read more

In this episode of the Barbell Den, Alex discusses Burnout with Marlow Bryant. Marlow is a junior investor in the Venture Capital Space and has also spent time in the Consulting Industry. This winter, Marlow has spent over 40 days Snowboarding, including time in Europe, where Marlow would start most working days with a few hours on the mountain.  Specifically, Alex and Marlow cover:  The definition and different types of Burnout How to spot Burnout How to fight against Burnout The Best Advice Marlow ever gave Alex To follow The Barbell Den on Instagram, you can follow Alex (@a22mi ..read more