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

Chat with Top Strength Coach, Julien Pineau - Episode #100

Mar 21st, 2016 53m 10s

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

Under Pressure

Feb 21st, 2016 44m 21s

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

Time for Resolution

Dec 30th, 2015 40m 19s

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

Down the Rabbit Hole with Mike Bledsoe

Dec 20th, 2015 1h 34m

Gratuity included

Oct 5th, 2015 52m 24s

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 effe

Tony Robbins Mind Bang/Picking up on pattern

Sep 28th, 2015 31m 34s

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

Undivided Intention

Sep 19th, 2015 31m 9s

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

Back to the Garden

Sep 12th, 2015 50m 57s

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

Everyday mentor

Jul 11th, 2015 35m 8s

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 max

Big strength from small moves

Jun 28th, 2015 51m 51s

Coming full circle

Jun 8th, 2015 36m 16s

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

Off on the good foot

Jun 1st, 2015 33m 51s

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 ho

The Arnold Schwarzenegger Staredown

Mar 23rd, 2015 57m 49s

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.

The Debauchery Diary

Feb 15th, 2015 38m 5s

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.

The very best thing you could do

Feb 8th, 2015 48m 14s

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

Max strength for the common man

Jan 31st, 2015 47m 49s

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 se

Spartan Race afterparty with the Barbell Shrugged crew

Jan 26th, 2015 1h 4m

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 enj

Tequila fueled stories of strength

Jan 18th, 2015 1h 19m

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 w

Solving the problem of progress

Jan 10th, 2015 52m 31s

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 -

You, much stronger in 2015

Dec 28th, 2014 52m 12s

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'

The Barbell Shrugged Thanksgiving Special w/ Mike Bledsoe, Doug Larson & Christmas Abbott

Nov 28th, 2014 50m 43s

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 wit

The Power of Fight

Nov 14th, 2014 55m 51s

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 Ralp

Dia de los muertos - Basically the Barbell Shrugged Halloween Special

Nov 2nd, 2014 56m 49s

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

Here Comes Success! 4 Lessons for Doing Awesome Sh*t

Oct 25th, 2014 30m 51s

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 people