Start Today Podcast

Back by popular demand, we decided to go to the Q&A format and take questions straight from YOU, our awesome fans!   In episode 59, Chris covers a field of topics ranging from his perspective on cannabis use, how to become more efficient in your life, what his diet looks like, how much fun he has every week and more! This episode is packed out with fresh content that will benefit everyone!     Don’t forget to leave us a review!   Your reviews are important to us! Let us know how the podcast has made a difference in your life; because it doesn’t just mean a lot to us on a personal level, your reviews inspire others to “Start Today” as well!

In today’s episode, Chris changes things up and reads a short fictional story that he wrote which allows you to take a look from the outside in and experience the path to creating endless new opportunities to advance your career, get fat raises, earn bonuses and how claiming your spot in the winners circle!   The story is short and impactful! Its unique narrative highlights the key points, behaviors and practical action steps that separate the professional from the amateur.   Make sure to pay it forward and share this episode with a friend if the message speaks to you!

In Episode 57,  Chris sits down with his great friend, former president of the Hells Angels, Mel Chancey.      They discuss Mel's incredible, inspiring journey from being one of the most feared, ruthless, violent criminals and boss of the notorious motorcycle club, the Hells Angels; to transforming his life, dedicating it to serving others and starting numerous successful ventures that have made Mel one of the most respected, influential, well liked public figures in the fitness industry today!     Mel shares gory details about the life of a 1%’r, the lifestyle he lived, adversity he faced and discusses being on the front lines of the infamous 6 year territory war between the Hells Angels and the Outlaws, which was one of the most deadly gang wars of our time.     You’ll definitely want to listen to this more than once, as it will be one of the most impactful, motivational, epic  stories of redemption you’ll ever hear!

In episode 56, Chris shares a very personal story from his childhood. During a time where he had just experienced significant trauma, he was taken into a foster home where he was introduced to his 2 new older foster sisters, biological teenage sisters, both who had Down Syndrome.   Coming from a broken home at a very young age they welcomed a scared, confused, psychologically damaged little boy into their home with open arms and open hearts...   In episode 56, for the first time ever, Chris publicly discusses the incredible life lesson he learned from his 2 foster sisters with Down Syndrome.

This episode is dedicated to you, our loyal listeners! We are diving deep and answering YOUR questions! How To Crush Your Insecurities, How to Let Go of the Past and Forgive the Unforgivable, Bouncing Back From Failure, How to Drop Quarantine Weight Gain, Finding Motivation When Life’s Got You Down and More! This might be our strongest Q&A episode yet! Join us as answer YOUR questions and if you find this information valuable, share it with some friends!

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health right now. Many of us are having extraordinary emotions in response to extraordinary times and circumstances. People are attempting to do their best to help contain the spread of the corona virus, keep up with government shutdowns/sanctions, make sense of the protests, rioting , democrats vs republicans and all the other BS being jammed down society’s throat right now. Americans feel unsafe , uncertain and have been led to believe we are destroying ourselves from within. These feelings lead to anxiety, depression and anger, which add fuel to fires that are already burning out of control. So with so much seemingly out of our own control, what can we do to play our part to move ourselves forward as a nation? In episode 54 Chris gives you a hard hitting wake up call on the valuable opportunities we’re neglecting as individuals every single day, which will unequivocally change culture, society and the world. Selfless, random acts of kindn

With so much going on right now we wanted to give back to our audience with a Q&A episode where we answer questions straight from YOU!   In episode 53, Chris and Rick answer questions about everything from Chris’ thoughts on our country's leadership, what he believes needs to happen to end police brutality, improve community/law enforcement relations, lower crime in general, to reprogramming your mind to being ok with taking risks, and more!  

We as humans are organically bent towards negativity and comfort. Of the tens of thousands of thoughts we have every day, 80% are negative. These thoughts pull down your life and affect you in more ways than we realize. Hence the importance of controlled focus and elevated levels of consciousness! It isn’t until we decide to pursue the hard way and choose the path of discomfort that we can begin to develop our true potential and tap into our primitive instincts. Science has shows us that discomfort actually helps us get healthier and stronger, both physically and mentally! In part two of this power packed interview with Dr. Saman Soleymani, him and Chris discuss scientific studies on topics like DMT, the proven health benefits of discomfort, heat shock proteins and some inspiring stories from their long history; including how Dr. Saman once talked Chris out of shutting down Nutrition Solutions and walking away from it for good! So much gold in this one! Make sure to share this episode and LEAVE US A REVIE

Covid-19 has affected our world in ways nobody could have expected.   Every day more conflicting, erroneous news is being spread and with some states returning to a sense of normalcy while others are still on strict lockdown, how are we supposed to know what’s really going on?   More and more people are dying from the Corona Virus- or so they say...   The media has painted a grim picture that is affecting us negatively all as a society and it’s time the the truth is finally told!   Chris brings us a special treat in part one of this 2 part interview with his great friend Dr. Saman Soleymani. Dr. Saman is a medical physician, entrepreneur, medical director for Nutrition Solutions and community leader. In this episode he shares his extensive knowledge, insight and shines a bright light on exactly why the media continues to report false information about the COVID-19 death count & how we move forward from here!   Please share this episode! This is a must listen for all.

Right now there’s  another pandemic going on. It’s hidden in plain sight and this year alone will have a body count at least 300% greater than the Corona Virus.   We have taken great precautions in an attempt keep people safe from COVID-19 , but we have taken hardly any action to keep people safe from themselves   This pandemic has become so common and accepted in our society, that you would never even know it’s there. But it is...   And it’s killing more people every single year!   The worst part? The diseases and sickness brought on by the pandemic in question can actually be entirely avoided if we take the proper course of action.   In episode 50, Chris discusses the ability to think for ourselves, the pandemic going on that is way more concerning and deadly then COVID-19 and takes you on a short journey where you’ll observe the responsibilities of your life from an entirely different view point.   This episode will hit hard and although it may be  inconvenient being confronted with the harsh truth, it’s o

The majority of the world doesn’t truly take their success seriously but believe they do.   Overall laziness, excuses, complacency, toxic relationships, failure to accept responsibility and the lies we tell ourselves are among the many hazards that can threaten our success and destroy our chances of living up to our full potential.    When things get hard, we must never quit.  When we succeed, we must not become complacent.  When we lose, we must not cower and become timid.     If we want to succeed, we must apply the most amount of pressure at all times to everything we seek to conquer; including the weaker sh*ttier version of ourselves that needs to be destroyed forever.   In this episode, Chris calls us to action! Be prepared for a fire to be ignited under your ass and within your soul! This episode serves as a “not so gentle” reminder to the world that the process of achieving greatness and living our best lives is NOT something that is done on a part time basis. It is something that needs to consume you

Is it possible that the pandemic in society and all the hardship that’s materialized as a result, isn’t actually what it seems to be? No, we’re not talking about conspiracy theories or secret political agendas; but what if this “adjustment period” has deliberately been imposed on our world by a higher power in order to teach important, critical, life changing lessons that we will never forget? What if the universe was fed up with watching our unappreciative, over entitled, unaware, weakened society self destruct and collapse on itself - and decided it was time to intervene? What if this was all part of a bigger plan that no mortal would be able to intelligently identify or comprehend as it was happening, to force us to evolve, adapt and permanently change for the better? What if the Corona Virus and all its collateral damage wasn’t actually happening to us, but actually happening for us? Prepare to have your mind blown as Chris bitch slaps you across the face with a massive dose of perspective that very

With so many of us having more free time on our hands than normal, we wanted to go to the Q&A format and take questions straight from our audience!   In episode 47, Chris answers questions about the best ways to stick to a diet and exercise routine during quarantine, how he is staying positive, mentally healthy and keeping his team’s mindset in a good place during this transitional period, how to deal with a toxic relationship that you feel there is no escaping, as well as identifying the difference between being undervalued/under appreciated in the work place, or simply not pulling your weight in a capacity that warrants recognition!   This episode is full of gold that will benefit so many with everything that’s going on in society with COVID-19 with a couple of fun personal stories thrown in the mix!   Don’t forget to leave us a review!   Let us know how the podcast has made a difference in your life; because not only does it mean a lot to us, but your review may inspire others to start their personal d

Lately, everywhere you turn all you hear about COVID-19, the Corona Virus and how it’s affecting our culture.  Some have decided to lose their minds, panic and prepare for the apocalypse, while others feel the world is overreacting.   With a government travel ban on domestic flights, sports leagues, amusement parks and schools closing their doors, drastic measures are being taken to mitigate risk at all costs.   But how can we contribute at our level to help ourselves, family, friends and loved ones get through this uncertain situation in the safest, most vigilant, productive manner possible?   On this special episode of the Start Today Podcast, Chris shares his perspective on what he believes we must to do to effectively lead ourselves and the people around us through these adverse times.  

So many people don't understand why they aren't where they want to be. Yet others all around them are moving forward, getting pay raises, new opportunity, receiving recognition etc. It's not until we realize how little we actually know are we able to position ourselves for growth. In this episode Chris breaks down the Dunning–Kruger effect, a cognitive bias in psychology which proves people assess their cognitive ability as being far greater than it is. It is related to the cognitive bias of illusory superiority and comes from the inability of people to recognize their lack of ability, hence impairing their ability to evolve. One of the most fascinating episodes to date, you’ll learn how critical humility, having the proper mindset and utilizing the feedback that’s all around us truly is as it relates to the forward progress in our lives!

We all have standards for everything we do. The question is not if you have standards. The question is how high are your standards?   Standards are defined as a level of quality or attainment.   If our standards are low then our low level of quality affects every area of our life. In contrast, if our standards are high, it effects everything and everyone around us!   In this episode, Chris and Rick dive into what it means to have high standards what are the characteristics of someone who has high standards and how to rIse your standards in your own life! You will want to hear this episode multiple times. Make sure to put this episode on repeat!

If there was something you could do right now that GUARANTEED you lived a longer, happier, healthier, more successful life and allowed you to make more money in the process with less stress, would you do it?   Oh yea, it’s also free by the way.  Of course you would, I mean, who wouldn’t?  Good news; there is!   Research has proven that by doing this one simple thing, every area listed above will be improved upon significantly, in addition to an overall spike in one's quality of life. In episode 43 Chris shares with you the Best Kept Secret to Happiness, Success and Financial Freedom.  This will change your life! Don’t miss out!

We all remember classic films.  The best films out today are passed down generation to generation and watched by millions long after they were released.   The story told in classic films and powerful documentaries are compelling.  These stories pull at your heart, are uplifting, inspire, make you laugh and compel you to be a better person.   What if you were being followed by cameras 24/7 and your life was being featured in a documentary that was going to be seen by millions of people?    What would your story look like to all those who watched?   This episode is different from the norm.  Today, Chris presents things from a new perspective that will help you to carefully consider creating some positive changes in your life.    This podcast is short, extremely powerful and will force you to take a deep look within!

Goal setting is an art form, not just something you casually do. Unfortunately, only a meager 3% of the population sets goals properly and will reap the massive benefits of doing so. The process of proper goal setting is a surprisingly complex psychological tool, that when utilized correctly will help you accomplish anything you seek out to do. Anything. Sadly most who set goals do not do so properly, which sets them up for failure from the start and leads them to consistently not seeing them through. Every success minded individual knows exactly what it is there after and sets goals strategically that help them get there. They think big and take action accordingly based off the exciting, challenging goals they have set. Average people fail to recognize that without goals, or big enough goals, you basically drift through life without purpose, motivation or the ability to accomplish anything of significance. Goals give us strategic targets to seek out that, when hit, allow us to experience the things w

Goal setting is an art form, not just something you casually do. Unfortunately, only a meager 3% of the population set goals properly and will reap the massive benefits of doing so. The process of proper goal setting is a surprisingly complex psychological tool, that when utilized correctly will help you accomplish anything you seek out to do. Anything. Sadly most who set goals do not do so properly, which sets them up for failure from the start and leads them to consistently not seeing them through. Every success minded individual knows exactly what it is there after and set goals strategically that help them get there. They think big and take action accordingly based off the exciting, challenging goals they have set. Average people fail to recognize that without goals, or big enough goals, you basically drift through life without purpose, motivation or the ability to accomplish anything of significance. Goals give us strategic targets to seek out that, when hit, allow us to experience the things we