In this episode of The Brandon Goodyear Show, Jesse sits down with Brandon for a wide-ranging conversation about why humming can literally rewire your nervous system, the hidden danger of outsourcing your self-awareness to an Apple Watch, and the controversial idea that we should actually be MORE emotionally unregulated — not less.

Jesse opens up about growing up in a family where caring for others meant ignoring yourself, the generational belief that self-care is selfish, and the moment during the pandemic when she wrote "I don't know what emotion is" in a notebook — and everything changed. They explore how scared and happy are the same physiological response, why your exhale is more important than your inhale, the connection between breath and heart rate variability, and how to find joy in movement instead of optimizing your way into hating exercise.

Whether you're a biohacker glued to your Oura ring, a parent trying to raise emotionally healthy kids, or someone who just feels stuck — this conversation will give you a completely new framework for connecting with yourself.

💬 What's one emotion you were taught to suppress growing up? Drop it in the comments — let's talk about it.

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We dive deep into the psychology of consistency versus motivation, why you need to stop rushing your reps, and the truth about fitness social media. Kara breaks down her philosophy on progressive overload, the importance of mobility, and how to use RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) to train smarter, not harder.

Whether you are restarting your fitness journey for the New Year or you are an experienced lifter hitting a plateau, this conversation will change how you approach the gym.

In this episode, we cover:
Why motivation is a trap (and what to rely on instead).
The "Slow Down" method: How tempo changes your results.
Gymnastics discipline applied to adult fitness.
Net Positive: Navigating the fitness side of social media.
How to structure a workout plan that actually lasts.

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00:00 - Why a Corvette owner fell in love with Honda
02:27 - Honda breaks Guinness World Record for horsepower per cubic inch
15:19 - Wrenches for Warriors: Racing therapy for veterans
17:07 - "Veterans don't want softball leagues" - Finding real competition
21:43 - From F-18 radar mechanic to endurance racing
23:04 - Marine Corps themed race car build
35:54 - Why Honda engines spin to 9,000 RPM reliably
39:19 - Running a Corvette with no oil pressure for months
43:08 - Spoon engines: 13,000 RPM and still reliable
47:18 - The mission of Wrenches for Warriors

About Gabe Hammer:
Navy veteran (F-18 radar tech), Honda racing enthusiast, and founder of Wrenches for Warriors - an organization bringing veterans together through competitive motorsports. Currently building a Marine Corps-themed '92 Civic hatch for endurance racing.
Got a racing story or veteran connection? Drop it in the comments below 👇
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Why the fitness industry has been lying to you
Sleep cycles explained (28-35 per week is the target)
Training for results vs training for feelings
Heavy lifting with intention > endless cardio
The supplement industry truth bomb
Why Planet Fitness is actually enough
Building muscle at home with minimal equipment
Time management for busy people
Sobriety and fitness performance
Body recomposition vs weight loss

Guest: Gail Mitch - Licensed Fitness Professional, Online Coach
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Stop chasing trends. Start getting real results.

Dissociation and disembodiment—why you're stuck
Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work explained
How your nervous system sabotages your goals
Breaking cycles of people-pleasing and codependency
Generational trauma and inherited patterns
Practical embodiment techniques (breath, movement, meditation)
Why awareness alone isn't enough to change
Nervous system regulation and Yoga Nidra
How to reprogram behavioral patterns
The role of curiosity in healing relationships

Guest: Christen Berryman - Yoga Teacher, Embodiment Coach, Parts Work Specialist
Learn the framework that allows lasting behavioral change, not quick fixes.

Check out her work: https://christen-berryman.mykajabi.com/

AI automation in coffee shops - why it's failing
Coffee mold testing controversy explained
Advanced processing techniques changing the game
Color psychology in cafe design
How to develop your coffee palate like a pro
The future of specialty coffee (next 5 years)
Behind-the-scenes coffee shop operations

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Actor, educator, and producer Ira Cross sits down to talk about auditioning in a world of algorithms, creating community through comedy, and why chasing passion matters more than chasing fame. From launching sketch shows in Columbus to building trust in new markets, Ira shares hard-earned lessons on collaboration, creative discipline, and the importance of failing fast and staying real.

🎭 Topics Covered:

What no one tells you about the audition process
The hidden economy of attention in acting & content
Launching a local sketch comedy show: Serial for Dinner
Why “fail fast” is the best advice for creatives
How to balance monetization and meaning in your work
📺 Catch Ira’s work on the Independent Comedy Collective YouTube channel

Chris Skomra has done it all: producer, cam op, editor, and on-set fixer. In this episode, we unpack what makes a great production actually work, how to build a career through trust and reputation, and why it's no longer about the gear—it’s about the relationships. From working with million-dollar brands to helping the next generation find their footing, Chris offers honest insight into the evolving world of video and film.

🎬 Topics Covered:

The real reason production is so expensive
From RED cameras to “plastic fantastics”—does gear matter?
How to build a rep as a trusted crew member
The power of micro-audiences and indie film disruption
Why teaching the next generation is the future of production

Brook Maikut, founder of Dinner Club and Cura Farm, shares how his journey from photography to fine dining to farming is rooted in a love for connection—through flavor, ritual, and community. We talk about building a life with intention, the joys of creating nourishing food by hand, and why owning the process (and even the violence of raising meat) can transform your relationship to what you eat.

🌱 Topics Covered:

The transition from restaurant to farm life
How Dinner Club is reimagining grocery staples
Cooking with intuition and building community through food
Why trust, ritual, and hyper-local sourcing matter
The unexpected power of minimal signage and maximum connection

Dr. Jacob Coffman believes it should be. In this episode, we go deep on why traditional chiropractic gets a bad rap, how he uses objective data to track real healing, and the surprising connections between your eyes, your spine, and your balance. From old injuries to desk-worker stiffness, this is an honest look at how modern chiropractic can move you out of pain—and into lifelong movement.

🔍 Topics Covered:

The credibility problem in chiropractic—and how to fix it
Using balance, gait, and alignment data to track healing
Cervical-ocular rehab: the missing link in chronic neck pain
What stress, skipping, and kettlebells have in common
Minimal-effective-dose workouts for busy lives

James Mann, founder of Spicebush Woodcraft, shares how burnout led him from elite kitchens to the wilds of Ohio—where he now forages mushrooms, teaches edible plant walks, and built an underground greenhouse with reclaimed windows. This episode dives into ancestral foodways, the nuance of sustainable foraging, and why the future of food might just start in your backyard.

🪵 Topics Covered:

From Michelin star restaurants to mushroom foraging
Why ramps aren't endangered (but need respect)
Building a geothermal greenhouse from scratch
Creating sustainable food systems at home
The philosophy of slow living and land stewardship

🌿 Explore more of James’s world: https://www.spicebushwoodcraft.com

In this episode, Dr. Hanisha Patel, naturopathic doctor and founder of Mahan Health, shares how to reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence. We dive into the difference between true intuition and addictive cravings, how gut health rewires your emotional resilience, and why healing is more than just supplements and diet. Plus, a powerful, personal story of reversing autoimmune symptoms—by leaving the wrong relationship.

🎧 Topics Covered:

Listening to your body vs. modern distractions

Ayurvedic & naturopathic roots of real healing

Gut-brain connection and emotional health

Resilience: the missing key in chronic healing

Hashimoto's, PCOS, and how Hanisha found her power again

Hit subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about what health really means.

🌱 Discover how story shapes the brain
🧠 Why AI-generated ideas feel fresh but fall flat
✍️ The surprising science of writing by hand
🏃 How movement sparks real creative breakthroughs

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In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Wasserstein, a political strategist and operations expert who has worked on some of the most high-profile campaigns in modern history. She shares raw, unfiltered insights into what it’s really like to build a campaign from the ground up, scale at warp speed, and navigate the high-stakes world of elections.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:37 Intro to a unique campaign
00:01:12 Operations is about people
00:03:48 Rebecca's start in the campaign world
00:05:13 Differences in campaigns
00:06:53 passing legislation
00:08:40 Constant campaignin prevents progress
00:09:24 How to keep the train moving
00:11:47 Importance of media
00:12:47 Measuring success
00:14:47 Self funded campaigns
00:15:57 Red tape prevents efficency
00:17:57 The business of campaigns
00:19:07 Technology moves quick
00:21:27 New Things for next cycle
00:23:30 Politics is shockingly in person
00:24:52 Building community is key
00:25:50 meeting the country on campaigns
00:26:47 Early state luxury
00:27:52 Campaign Education
00:28:42 online vs offline politics
00:31:11 a great team
00:32:35 it's a small world
00:35:06 Advance - Never seen
00:36:43 The presidential podium
00:38:14 Trump's understanding of media
00:39:42 Transperency exposes all
00:40:56 The stories have to run ontime
00:42:01 Trusting people not to leak
00:46:15 politics perception vs reality
00:47:34 Campaign corruption
00:50:13 American Electorate
00:52:01 Stories drive the personal connection
00:53:10 Respectful disagreement - not toxic
00:53:52 Regulations are hard
00:55:26 Anger drives action
00:57:52 Single purpose bills
00:59:48 Congress is difficult to get things done
01:01:33 The Overten window
01:02:19 Audeince Capture is the problem
01:05:33 Humanity vs avoiding the real issue
01:06:50 America is supposed to be better
01:08:45 Social media sells authenticity
01:10:17 Everything is Propaganda
01:12:28 Fact checking is easier than ever
01:13:05 New generation of news
01:13:52 Teleprompter op is a skill
01:15:51 Covering a Trump Rally
01:17:19 Watching greatness unfold
01:20:24 Virtual Event prep is crucial
01:22:28 revolutionary campaign
01:23:50 Moving into the world of E-Sports
01:26:17 E-Sports for education
01:28:49 Fictional stories to communicate values

If you're interested in politics, media, campaign strategy, or the behind-the-scenes world of elections, this episode is a must-watch. 🎙️

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Ryan shares war stories from the field, the hidden complexities of live production, and what it really takes to work at the highest level in television. If you've ever wondered about the people behind your favorite sports and entertainment broadcasts, this is the episode for you.
00:00 - Introduction: Inside the Super Bowl Broadcast
05:20 - The Madness of Live TV: Bourbon Street, Brady & Gronk
10:45 - Why Live Production Is an Unseen Team Sport
16:30 - The Art of Capturing the Moment: Perfection in One Shot
22:15 - Lessons from 20 Years in Live Broadcast & What It Takes to Succeed
27:50 - The Social Media vs. Live TV Divide: Why Creators Struggle
33:40 - The Reality of Breaking into Sports TV & Ryan’s Career Journey
39:15 - What Separates Amateurs from Pros in the Industry
44:50 - The Energy & Precision of Live Camera Work
50:30 - The Chaos & Magic of Live Sports Broadcasting

🔥 If you’re fascinated by the hidden world of live production, this episode is a must-watch!

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🚐 What NO ONE tells you about van life & nomadic living
🏡 Why she finally decided to settle down after years on the road
🔥 The biggest myths about quitting the traditional lifestyle
🤯 How minimalism and non-attachment change your mindset
🧘 The mental and emotional challenges of constant travel
🎯 How to trust your intuition & say YES to the right opportunities
💡 What’s really missing in the "off-grid" fantasy & how to build balance instead
Millie’s story is a wake-up call for anyone who’s ever dreamed of escaping the rat race—but also a reminder that freedom is about more than just leaving.

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🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:28 Longevity in strength training
00:03:38 Teaching vs doing
00:04:04 Importance of applied education
00:05:37 46 years injury free
00:06:16 Modern Powerlifting community
00:06:56 impatient for results
00:07:13 Attention on bad information
00:07:43 Impacts of social media
00:09:48 Earn your bicepts
00:11:20 Familar hell vs unfamiliar heaven
00:12:11 Arnolds Bench press seminar
00:13:17 Rehab through mobility
00:14:48 Get direction for your movement needs
00:15:52 There's no cookie cutter workout
00:16:35 Hamstrings need help
00:20:07 Focus on the muscles you can't see in the mirror
00:21:44 Posture is indicitive of balance
00:22:25 where to start to get in shape
00:25:08 Cardio after food, stress & weight
00:26:20 Cardio makes you hungry
00:26:58 Hunger & caloric impact
00:29:20 biohacking vs natural living
00:30:22 Sleep is essential for weight management
00:30:59 socital magnesium deficencies
00:32:06 poor sleep hurts a lot
00:34:24 sleep more in winter
00:36:05 social medias problem
00:38:16 Young Experts & training for longevityt
00:40:09 Enhanced Games
00:41:08 Thoughts on steroids
00:42:57 recognition at the Arnolds
00:43:43 Micahel Jordan is a different kind of Athlete
00:44:36 NBA is a different game now
00:47:26 Hard work life experience
00:53:35 Education
00:54:30 Beginner phase problem
00:56:31 Human Variable
00:57:29 Top level athletes are gifted
01:00:20 Travis Kelce Training plan
01:01:22 risk reward of training for top performace
01:01:46 Bo Jackson
01:03:46 Environment dictates your path
01:05:16 Unilateral & Bilateral training
01:08:06 Man in the Arena
01:14:53 There's nothing new
01:15:12 Creatine

The BIGGEST MISTAKES most people make in the gym (and how to fix them)
Why 90% of fitness advice on social media is complete BS
How to train for long-term strength WITHOUT injuries
The hidden danger of prioritizing aesthetics over function
Why most trainers don’t practice what they preach
The Soviet training secrets that changed everything
How modern powerlifting has become a race to the bottom
What social media is getting WRONG about fitness & performance
Matt’s no-nonsense approach will completely change how you think about building strength, injury prevention, and training like an elite athlete.

Check out Matt's educational courses: https://www.wenningstrength.com

00:00:00 Intro 
00:02:45 Music industry vs health
00:06:39 sobriety looking in the mirror
00:09:46 Intrinsic motivation
00:11:28 Convincing people hard work is great
00:11:54 First time gym visit
00:13:52 Learn to celebrate yourself
0:14:33 Calming the inner critic
00:15:50 workout focus on form
00:17:59 physical discipline changes your perspective
00:19:29 reshaping view on success
00:21:21 patience, biohacking fact from fiction
00:23:44 supplments vs finding it internally
00:25:51 back to the basics of diet
00:29:50 learning to cook is a life hack
00:32:47 sauna
00:34:59 diet has a bad association
00:37:14 Intuative eating movment
00:39:29 Answer your body's requests
00:41:34 Dramatic realization to trust your gut
00:44:40 sound healing
00:54:25 finding healing frequencies
00:58:35 Sympathecitc resonance
01:01:08 loving people
01:09:36 no one needs to give you permission
01:11:30 speak the language of who's listening

Meet Jared and Adam—the masterminds behind Smash Buddies, the Columbus burger joint that went from slinging patties on the street to dominating the restaurant game. In this episode, they reveal the grind behind building a food business, the chaos of the kitchen, and why most food trucks fail before they even start. 

🎙️ From serving 25,000+ burgers in one year to planning 10 steps ahead, these guys have cracked the blueprint for scaling a restaurant brand—and it’s not what you think. 

💡 What you'll learn: 

Why most food trucks don’t make it—and how they did How they pre-plan YEARS ahead to avoid business failure The secret to surviving the "boom" when success actually hits What The Bear gets wrong about running a kitchen The wildest food truck horror stories you won’t believe 👀 

This isn’t just about burgers. It’s about hustle, strategy, and why the restaurant business is NOT for the weak. If you’ve ever thought about starting a food business, you need to hear this. 

📍 Where to find Smash Buddies: Instagram ➝ https://www.instagram.com/smashbuddiesburgers 

Visit the restaurant ➝ https://www.sbohio.com  

00:00 Intro 

00:26 Intros 

01:22 Private chef vs resturant 

03:07 experience starting the business 

06:48 solving multiple problems 

08:09 Is The Bear real life? 

09:02 managing delivery times 

10:53 Systems for simplicity and efficency 

12:11 battling complacency 

13:48 Realities of the trailer 

17:59 Secret of starting a food truck 

20:23 Scheduling events as a food truck 

25:17 Workflow from truck to kitchen 

29:24 Location good idea? 

33:31 Building for the long game 

35:49 Daily prep 

38:33 How they found Adam 

41:29 Quality of ingredients is key 

46:25 scaling the company

00:00:45 New learning for integrating with nervous system 

00:01:55 Life is finding the quality of the mirrors you have 

00:02:42 We're addicted to Drama 

00:04:10 neurotransmitters and external influences 

00:06:31 Inate intelligence is in us 

00:10:17 how Gabby got into Chiropractic 

00:15:46 Rest and digest & being safe in our body 

00:16:26 American Work Culture

 00:23:09 Season of rest Vs Season of work 

00:26:03 Quality of mirrors available for perspective 

00:27:22 internal obsession for exellence 

00:34:02 Consistency is structure 

00:35:54 Loving hard work 

00:39:28 Commitment to self 

00:43:32 Trusting your Gut 

00:46:14 Abundance & Community

 00:53:51 Patience to find abundance 

00:57:41 most rewarding aspect to scaling the business 

00:58:03 Choosing to bet on yourself 

01:03:53 Growing a virtual community 

🚀 Topics we cover: How your nervous system shapes your reality (and how to rewire it for growth) The secret to stress resilience and why most people are stuck in fight-or-flight Why parents are their children’s emotional mirrors (and how this impacts development) Breaking the cycle of burnout – the truth about stimulants, neurotransmitters, and deep rest How to trust your intuition and stop seeking external validation The key to abundance mindset (and what finally made it click) Why betting on yourself is the ultimate life hack This conversation is packed with wisdom, self-discovery, and actionable takeaways to help you live with more clarity, confidence, and purpose. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself—this episode is your guide to realignment. 

 

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