Hello loyal Fitness In Post podcast listeners, it’s been a long time since we connected last as I’ve been on hiatus during the rebranding process making the transformation from Fitness In Post to Optimize Yourself. I finally have amazing news t

Announcement: Fitness In Post Is Becoming 'Optimize Yourself'

Mar 30th, 2017 10m 32s

The following is a reading of my blog post Fitness In Post Is Becoming 'Optimize Yourself' As a reminder, these blog readings are the perfect excuse to step outside and take a 15 minute walking break. Useful Links: Optimize Yourself Be well. Za

Ep117 Q&A: Career vs. Family + the Future of Fitness In Post

Mar 30th, 2017 49m 27s

This episode is the latest Q&A episode with my trusty sidekick Natalie Boschan, and in this episode we answer the question “How do I know when it’s worth it to take a great career opportunity that might mean sacrificing time with my family?” pl

Ep116: What Does It Take to Be An "ACE" Editor?

Mar 23rd, 2017 1h 7m

"What is ACE, how do I become a member, and what are the benefits?" are common questions I'm asked often by fellow film editors (that I've also asked myself). Beyond simply breaking down the criteria for entry into the most prestigious organiza

Ep115: What Every College Student (and Recent Grad) Needs to Know About 'Making It' In Hollywood, pt2

Mar 16th, 2017 1h 14m

Let’s be honest...many of the poor habits that we have living in front of our computers did not materialize overnight. Instead they formed very slowly over years and years, and most likely many of the bad habits that you carry with you today st

Ep114: What Every College Student (and Recent Grad) Needs to Know About 'Making It' In Hollywood, pt1

Mar 9th, 2017 36m 57s

Ep 113: The Art of the Cut

Mar 2nd, 2017 1h 2m

Film editing is a magical art form that very few people truly understand. Frankly, there are people within the film industry that don't understand the power the editor yields in shaping the finished product. In this episode I have an in-depth c

Ep112: Taking Meal Prep to the Next Level (The Return of Prep Dish)

Feb 23rd, 2017 58m 34s

Let's face it: When you routinely work 16 hours a day in front of a computer, one of the greatest challenges is maintaining a healthy diet. On Monday morning you resolve to do better this week, but as the deadlines pile on and the time begins t

Ep111: When It's Time to Hit the 'Reset' Button

Feb 16th, 2017 51m 42s

No matter how passionate, energetic, and dedicated you are to your creative profession, you will inevitably reach a point of exhaustion and burnout. It happens to the best of us including me. In today’s episode I have a conversation with post-p

Ep110: How Modern Society Is Damaging Your Brain (And How You Can Reverse It)

Feb 9th, 2017 59m 53s

As a creative professional you most likely fuel yourself on a daily basis with caffeine and afternoon sugar rushes, you fend off brain fog and the inevitable afternoon nap, and you'll spend however long it takes to make your latest project perf

Ep109: The Magic of Postural Modification (And How It Can Cure Your Back Pain Better Than a Doctor)

Jan 31st, 2017 54m 33s

I’m often asked via social media, via email, and in my member coaching calls about proper posture at a seated or standing workstation. Where should my elbows go? What’s the best desk chair? Why do my shoulders hurt? Why is my lower back on fire

Ep108: Why the 'All or Nothing' Approach Will End Up Getting You Nowhere

Jan 25th, 2017 56m 31s

In this episode I have a conversation with Nick Harauz, a certified Adobe, Apple, and Avid trainer. And for those of you listening that aren’t specifically in the editing field, that’s like saying Nick teaches people how to drive Ferrari’s, Mer

Ep107 Q&A: Finding an Agent, Should You Pursue Your Passion, and the Danger of Devaluing Your Rate to Land Your Next Gig

Jan 18th, 2017 55m 16s

This episode is yet another installment of the Q&A series with my trusty sidekick Natalie Boschan. In this episode we discuss the psychology behind pursuing your passion as opposed to just getting the job done, we chat about the dangerous and s

Ep106: The Cure For Lower Back Pain, Tension Headaches, and So Much More

Jan 10th, 2017 42m 22s

If you’re sitting while reading this and grimacing at lower back pain, neck tension, or you experience regular headaches, you’d be surprised at how easy it is to alleviate all of these issues in just a few minutes a day…right at your desk. In t

I Was Tired of Putting My Kids to Bed via FaceTime Every Night. Here’s What I Did About It.

Jan 4th, 2017 14m 2s

The following is a reading of my blog post 'I Was Tired of Putting My Kids to Bed via FaceTime Every Night. Here’s What I Did About It.' As a reminder, these blog readings are the perfect excuse to step outside and take a 15 minute walking brea

Ep105: Jeffrey Ford's Secret Weapon To Editing (and Surviving) Marvel Films

Jan 3rd, 2017 52m 48s

Award-winning editor Jeffrey Ford has worked on some of the biggest films on the planet that have amassed multiple BILLIONS of dollars at the box office. His short list of recent credits includes Captain America: Civil War, The Avengers, The Av

Ep104: How to Create, Lead, and Participate In Amazing Teams

Dec 22nd, 2016 1h

Do you know the difference between a thermometer and a thermostat? And seriously, what the heck does that have to do with building teams anyway? Why do some teams with similar talent levels succeed and others simply maintain? Why are some famil

The Freelancer's Guide to Building a Dynamic Workstation On the Go

Dec 21st, 2016 13m 14s

The following is a reading of my blog post The Freelancer's Guide to Building a Dynamic Workstation On the Go. As a reminder, these blog readings are the perfect excuse to step outside and take a 15 minute walking break. Useful Links: Optimize

Ep103 Q&A: Eating Healthy on a Budget, How To Know If You Chose the Right Editing Path, and Balancing Your Career with Your Personal Life

Dec 15th, 2016 52m 7s

Let's face it: Working in intensely competitive and exhausting creative jobs is hard. Just getting by is often all that's possible, so the mere thought of trying to eat healthy while on a budget, follow the proper career path when all you need

Ep102: How to Sleep Smarter with Shawn Stevenson

Dec 7th, 2016 1h 7m

In many creative industries it is not uncommon to wear a 'Sleep Deprivation Badge of Honor' to the office every morning and champion how hard you work despite barely getting any sleep. Let me put this simply...this needs to stop. NOW. » Click h

Ep101: The Zen-like Art of 'Getting Things Done'

Dec 1st, 2016 57m 53s

I'm commonly asked, "How in the world do you balance so many different projects at once?" In this episode I give away my secret weapon and the foundation of my entire productivity system - GTD. » Click here to download a summary of the GTD syst

Ep100: The Current State of Mental Health In Post

Nov 23rd, 2016 1h 17m

"How are you?" is a phrase you most likely ask dozens a time per day, but let's be honest: Most of the time it's just a formality. When is the last time you really asked this question of others, and even more importantly, when is the last time

Ep99: You Think Your Schedule Is Tight? Try Editing Saturday Night Live.

Nov 17th, 2016 1h 7m

If you think your deadlines are tight, think again. Imagine waking up Wednesday morning knowing you have a 2-3 minute piece airing on national television in 3 days...and it hasn't even been shot yet. This is the life of SNL editor Adam Epstein

Ep98 Q&A: Surviving the Graveyard Shift, Dressing Properly To Be Active At Work, and Recovering From Intense Events

Nov 10th, 2016 53m 2s

A common question I get from listeners and readers is, "How can I survive the graveyard shift, and what strategies can I use to maintain my fitness and health working late at night?" We answer this question and more in the latest edition of the

Essential Tools For The Ultimate Post-Production Workflow

Nov 9th, 2016 10m 33s

The following is a reading of my guest blog post Essential Tools For The Ultimate Post-Production Workflow written for Wipster.com. As a reminder, these blog readings are the perfect excuse to step outside and take a 15 minute walking break. Us