Michael Cazayoux

There is not a lot of information about the transition to fatherhood - so let’s talk about it.  This conversation is with a friend and my husband about their experience along the journey to fatherhood and what it’s like becoming a parent.  Guest: Michael Cazayoux Highlights  16:25 Supporting a partner during birth  22:02 Building a circle, mom supports baby, dad supports mom, community sports dad 31:57 Adjusting responsibilities and navigating being a new parent  32:50 Grieving independence and autonomy in fatherhood  Resources We Mention:  Soul Searching Adventures Related Episodes:  Podcast 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux of Working Against Gravity Podcast 039: Motherhood Her Own Way: Self Identity, Marriage, & Intimacy After Birth with Adee Cazayoux Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

From drug-addict to successful entrepreneur, turned husband, father, and a deeply vulnerable man leading other men to lives of freedom… Listen in for a Masterclass on Emotional Awareness from Michael Cazayoux and become a better human today

This week we have Michael Cazayoux on the podcast. His reputation proceeds him-- Mike was on a team that won back-to-back CrossFit Games, he is the co-founder of Brute Strength, the co-owner of Working Against Gravity, and the founder of Soul Searching Adventures. We talk about auditing yourself, creating space for people to grow and thrive, and checking your ego in regard to others' success. I'm a fan of Mike's, and it was a joy to have this deep, thoughtful, conversation with him.  Find him @michaelcazayoux on Instagram Sign up for his newsletter "The Friday Exhale" at https://michaelcaz.com/ Apply to go on a Soul Searching Adventure at https://soulsearchingadventures.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feel-strong/support

Building yourself up physically (packing on muscle, getting stronger, becoming faster and more powerful, etc.) is a concept you'll hear us preach about at Rebel quite a bit. The type of strength we aren’t coaching on a typical day is the strength that you can’t physically see – the spiritual strength that exists on the inside. This is why I wanted to have Michael Cazayoux on the podcast to unpack his health and fitness journey because he brings a ton of important information to the table that I think goes unnoticed in our industry.From winning multiple team titles at the CrossFit Games, to working as a strength and conditioning coach for LSU, to co-owning a fitness company, Brute Strength, to running Working Against Gravity with his wife, to now running Soul Searching Adventures where he takes groups of men out on epic outdoor adventures to do deep introspective work together... All to say, Michael's lived and learned a lot. The meat and potatoes of our conversation are surrounding fitness, health, and strength and how the three have evolved with him over time. We've all have had moments of reflection where we feel lost when transitioning from one phase of life to another, especially when our health and wellness are involved. Listen in to hear Michael unpack what it means to have an identity shift, what that actually looks like for a former athlete, and exercises you can do to become more intentional and gain insight for yourself.What You'll Learn in this Episode:[08:07] The story behind how Michael got started with Soul Searching Adventures[09:22] How Michael thinks about health and fitness today compared to earlier days as a strength and conditioning coach and while competing in CrossFit[12:27] The identify shift you experience when you stop being a high-level, competitive athlete[13:21] The new values Michael has on fitness[17:48] Being self aware enough when your goals and priorities have shifted from one phase to the next[19:27] What it means to transcend something[20:36] The ability to get out and express yourself in nature[22:31] Using physical challenges to gain insight in other areas of life[23:41] Two challenges for a former athlete in a reflective space[25:37] Exercises to become more intentional and feel more comfortable in reflection[31:24] Michael’s main goal to deliver in his Soul Searching AdventuresLinks: Explore our free training samples here: https://www.rebel-performance.com/training-templates/Follow Michael Cazayoux here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelcazayoux/Follow James Cerbie here: https://www.instagram.com/jamescerbie/Check out Michael’s podcast here: https://apple.co/3tI0a42Subscribe to Michael’s newsletter here: https://mcaz.substack.com/Check out Soul Searching Adventures here: https://soulsearchingadventures.comFollow Rebel here: https://www.instagram.com/therebelperformance/Join our Rebel FB group here: https://bit.ly/3KfGk6AWant to learn more about the Rebel Performance Training Team? Click here to chat with our team: http://m.me/rebelperfClaim your FREE 6-week trial to work with me and my team privately here: https://www.rebel-performance.com/PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways we can help you unlock total package strength, physique, and athleticism (without being in pain or getting beaten down by injuries).1. Listen to the podcast. We release a new episode every Sunday evening where we break down what to do in and outside the gym to help you become the total package (and perform pain-free) - Click here to listen.2. Buy a pre-made program. Looking for an expertly crafted training program minus the coaching and camaraderie? Then go here.3. Claim your FREE 6-Week TrialWant to work directly with me and my team to find your peak performance, train pain-free, and become a total package athlete in 90 days? Then reply "trial" to this email and I'll send you all the details. Oh, and here's a bunch of reviews if you want to know what real humans think of working with us. 

Michael is a 2 time CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup winner, the founder of Brute Strength, as well as the President of WAG (Working against Gravity). Michael has made a career out of helping athletes reach their fullest potential through athletic and nutrition coaching. https://www.workingagainstgravity.com/

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On this episode of Mind Heart Muscle we bring entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, and all around awesome dude, Michael Cazayoux into the mix. We talk about his new project Soul Searching Adventures, what it's like to work with your spouse, and how to manage your time and follow your dreams while being a dad. Michael has a wealth of experience in the fitness and personal development space, having overcome addition, competing at the CrossFit Games, and leading multiple successful businesses. For more about Michael, follow him at @michaelcazayoux@workingagainstgravityMichael Caz Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0rWBEeFg95PaYLIEPG48Ia?si=4u626y4BTd-pUT7R3aObwg https://soulsearchingadventures.com/

Michael Cazayoux’s story begins with overcoming significant substance abuse issues, starting at a very young age. Since then, he's gone on to win the CrossFit team games two years in a row, build a large podcast, and run an incredibly successful nutrition coaching company. His most recent project is called Soul Searching Adventure, where he takes men on backpacking excursions and creates a transformative experience in the process.  Click play to discover what it took for Michael to finally overcome his addictions and how he uses what he learned to help others make breakthroughs in their own lives. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Addiction is a tough monkey on your back no matter who you are but battling addiction at 13?! Adolescence is hard enough but add substance abuse to the mix, it makes our guest Michael's story that much more profound. Michael had a great upbringing and fantastic parents so this probably isn't the story you expected. We don't want to give away too much here but through his battle and road through recovery, Michael found fitness and Crossfit and became pretty damn good at it. So good he's actually a 2 time team champ and a big deal in the Crossfit realm. What we get into with friendships and relationships is next level. We talk specific and actionable steps (you know us here at Shots to the Dome and DLDNation) to foster better and deeper connections with those you care about most. Time Stamps: (1:15) Fun Story to Start With (4:19) Michael’s Early Addiction Issues (15:22) New Rehabilitation Processes (20:45) “Alone” The Series (22:26) Crossfit Coming Into Play (35:37) Connecting with Other People in Your Life (39:17) Journaling Questions (41:14) What Michael is Excited About (44:17) Where to Find Michael ---------------------------- Follow Us on Instagram! @michaelcazayoux @workingagainstgravity @brute.strength @fitnessshaman @dalalovesdumbbells @dldnation ---------------------------- Check out Soul Searching Adventures ---------------------------- Check out Working Against Gravity ---------------------------- Apply for DLDNation's Online Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Specialization Course and Take the Next Step in Your Business Journey! ---------------------------- If You're Ready to Make an Even BIGGER Impact, Apply for the Next Level Coaching Academy! ---------------------------- We have helped over 2,400 people transform their lives through sustainable health! If you want to be the next, click here to apply for coaching! ---------------------------- Check out our website for freebies, amazing client results, and more! DLDNation.com

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