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Unleash the Ultimate You

Unleash the Ultimate You

Written by: Gordon Brodecki
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 Change Your Mindset, Change Your Body2025 Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Grief, Growth, and Human Design in the Age of AI

    Grief, Growth, and Human Design in the Age of AI
    Feb 3 2026

    🧠 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

    In this deeply personal episode of Unleash the Ultimate You, Gordon sits down with Alyssa Nelson for an unscripted, vulnerable conversation about loss, truth-seeking, human design, and the cost of avoiding pain.

    Gordon opens up about losing his brother at 18, the moment his life permanently shifted, and how grief shaped his relationship with fitness, discipline, substances, and self-awareness. Together, they explore why pain is often the last emotion we let go of, how the body keeps score, and why seeking truth matters more than subscribing to certainty.

    This episode isn't about religion.
    It's about responsibility.
    It's about learning through experience.
    And it's about becoming honest enough to change.

    🎧 Please see the video description for a link to the entire transcript.

    ⏱️ FULL EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 – Introduction
    Welcome back + episode format explanation

    0:28 – Alyssa Introduces Herself
    Mind, body, spirit, compassion, and truth

    1:06 – The Moment That Changed Everything
    Gordon reflects on losing his brother and emotional vulnerability

    2:17 – Religion, God, and Truth-Seeking
    Why Gordon identifies as agnostic and a lifelong learner

    3:16 – The Night His Brother Died
    Coming home, silence, shock, and collapse

    4:31 – Grief, Anger, and the Gym
    Why movement became survival

    5:37 – Who His Brother Really Was
    Complexity, addiction, love, and leadership

    6:40 – Addiction, Alcohol, and Family Patterns
    Honest reflections without romanticizing

    7:48 – "I'd Never Do That"… Until I Did
    Kratom, ephedrine, bodybuilding culture, and unintended addiction

    9:24 – Withdrawal and the Breaking Point
    Vegas, sickness, fear, and going cold turkey

    10:56 – Compassion Through Experience
    Why judgment fades once you understand

    12:09 – Human Design & Learning Through Pain
    Turning confusion into clarity

    14:16 – Religion vs Truth
    Rituals, conditioning, and self-abandonment

    17:14 – Why We Hold Onto Pain
    Pain as the last emotional tether

    19:24 – Practicing the Pause
    Presence, empathy, and emotional processing

    21:20 – Energy, Emotion, and the Body
    Why pain gets stored physically

    22:40 – Loss vs Breakups
    When someone is gone—but still alive

    23:15 – Vulnerability as Strength (and Risk)
    Why honesty requires discernment

    26:08 – Toxic Relationships and Accountability
    Why walking away is sometimes self-respect

    27:27 – The Body Never Lies
    Stress, headaches, and intuitive warning signs

    28:35 – Hustle Culture vs Inner Truth
    Redefining success and sustainability

    🔥 MIC-DROP QUOTES (Perfect for Graphics & Reels)

    • "The reason we hold onto pain so long is because it's the last emotion that connects us to what we lost."
    • "I said I'd never do those things… and I ended up doing versions of all of them."
    • "Your body will tell you what's unhealthy long before your mind admits it."
    • "I don't subscribe to certainty. I subscribe to learning."
    • "Vulnerability is strength—but only with people who can hold it responsibly."
    • "Pain isn't the enemy. Avoidance is."
    • "Fitness didn't save me because it was easy. It saved me because I couldn't escape myself."
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    48 mins
  • "Stop lying to yourself, Resolutions Fail: The Brutally Honest Guide to Making Fitness Stick This Year."

    "Stop lying to yourself, Resolutions Fail: The Brutally Honest Guide to Making Fitness Stick This Year."
    Jan 27 2026
    🎙️ Podcast Episode Description Why New Year's Resolutions Fail (And How to Finally Stick With Fitness) In this solo episode of Unleash Your Ultimate You: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Body, Gordon breaks down why most New Year's resolutions fail—and what actually works when it comes to long-term health and fitness. Drawing from over 26 years of coaching experience, Gordon explains why motivation fades, why discipline and habits matter more, and how small, practical changes can completely transform consistency. From simple gym strategies to realistic nutrition habits and mindset shifts, this episode gives you actionable tools you can use immediately—without overwhelm. If you've ever started strong in January only to fall off by February, this episode is for you. 🧠 Episode Highlights / What You'll Learn Why motivation alone isn't enoughHow gyms profit when people quitThe power of showing up (even for 30 minutes)Simple habit hacks that remove frictionHow to stop sabotaging progress with foodWhy "trying" keeps you stuck—and what to say insteadHow small habits compound into real results ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome & why this solo episode matters 0:55 – The New Year's resolution trap 1:27 – Why motivation fades fast 2:24 – Discipline vs motivation 3:29 – Fitness has no destination 4:10 – The first habit: just show up 4:53 – Making habits easier (shoes, clothes, water) 6:38 – "I don't have time" (the real fix) 7:25 – Scheduling workouts = higher success 8:33 – The biggest nutrition struggle 9:20 – Remove temptation from your environment 10:25 – How to enjoy parties without derailing progress 11:24 – Short-term vs long-term thinking 12:46 – Replacing bad habits properly 14:07 – Stop focusing on problems—focus on solutions 15:03 – The mindset shift that locks results in 16:03 – Final takeaway & closing message 👤 Host Bio Gordon Brodecki is a fitness coach with over 26 years of experience helping people build stronger bodies, healthier habits, and resilient mindsets. Known for his no-nonsense, practical approach, Gordon focuses on sustainable behavior change—not quick fixes. Through coaching, speaking, and education, he helps people create lifelong results by mastering discipline, habits, and mindset. Show Type: Health & Fitness Episode Type: Solo Explicit Content: Yes (language) Fitness motivationHabit buildingNew Year's resolutionsDiscipline over motivationSustainable fitnessMindset & health 🎙️ Podcast Transcript Unleash Your Ultimate You Change Your Mindset. Change Your Body. Welcome everybody to another episode of Unleash Your Ultimate You: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Body. Today, I'm doing something a little different. This is a solo episode. I've wanted to do a solo episode for a while now because I really wanted to dive in and give you practical tips—real, usable strategies—for health and fitness. And today, we're talking about New Year's resolutions. Yeah… the dreaded New Year's resolution. Most people make them. Most people don't follow through. And in the health and fitness industry, this is huge. January rolls around, gyms love it. Why? Because people sign up, pay their monthly membership… and then don't show up. That's great for the gym. Not so great for the person paying for it. They literally bank on you quitting. I want to flip that script. I want to help you stay consistent. The January Trap Here's what usually happens: You make the resolution. You're fired up. You've got the new shoes you got for Christmas. New workout outfit. New membership. You're posting on Facebook, Instagram—"I'm all in." Week one? You're on fire. You honestly think, "This is the time. This one's going to stick." Then… life happens. One little thing shows up that throws you off. Maybe it snows. Maybe you're tired. Maybe motivation drops. And by the way—motivation is overrated. Motivation is great in the beginning. Discipline and habits are what actually matter. Motivation fades—especially when you're on your own. So what do you do next? Fitness Has No Finish Line This is something I talk about early in my book. Fitness isn't about crushing massive goals right out of the gate. It's about building small habits. When clients come in, they're excited. They want to dive in hard. They also think there's a destination. There isn't. Fitness is like a relationship. You don't "finish" it. The goal is to build a healthy relationship—with your body, your mind, and your food. When those align, results follow. Even the way you talk to yourself matters. The First Habit: Just Show Up Here's the first thing I tell clients: Just show up. That's it. I don't even want more than 30 minutes. Walk on the treadmill. Do a few machines. It might be sloppy. That's fine. The goal is consistency, not perfection. So how do we make that easier? Make the Habit Obvious Small changes matter. Keep your gym shoes by the doorKeep workout ...
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    16 mins
  • Build Your Body, Build Your Life: ADHD, Adventure, and Discipline

    Build Your Body, Build Your Life: ADHD, Adventure, and Discipline
    Jan 21 2026
    Episode Description

    In this episode of Unleash Your Ultimate You: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Body, Gordon sits down with Fred Posimo—entrepreneur, martial artist, massage therapist, and personal trainer. Fred breaks down why he's done "more in the last decade than most do in a lifetime," how ADHD can be a superpower for entrepreneurs, and why he's obsessed with "hacking the system" instead of following the traditional path. They dive into bucket lists, bodybuilding, learning to fly, and the real foundations of health: movement, mobility, flexibility, and strength. They also get practical—why most people don't need hours in the gym, how 30-minute sessions can transform your body, and why mastering basic movement patterns like the squat can change your entire life.

    Episode Summary

    Entrepreneur and trainer Fred Pacimo joins Gordon to talk fitness, mobility, and "hacking the system"—why movement equals longevity, why 30 minutes in the gym is enough, and how to train for real life strength.

    Guest Bio

    Fred Posimo is an entrepreneur, lifelong martial artist, massage therapist, assisted-stretch specialist, and personal trainer. He's spent nearly two decades training martial arts and now helps clients move better, reduce pain, rebuild mobility, and gain strength through smarter training—not longer training.

    Cold Open Hook

    "Movement equals longevity—period. If you're not moving, you're aging faster. Today, Fred Posimo and I break down why 30 minutes beats 3 hours, how to fix your movement patterns, and why the squat might be the most underrated skill you can build."

    Intro

    Welcome everybody to another episode of Unleash Your Ultimate You: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Body.
    I'm Gordon Brodecki, and today I'm here with Fred Posimo. I've known Fred for about eight years, and he's one of those guys who's done more in the last decade than most people do in a lifetime—business, books, fitness, and now helping people move better as a trainer and massage therapist.
    Fred, welcome to the show, brother. Tell everyone who you are and what you do.

    Chapter Markers / Timestamps

    • 0:00 Welcome + Meet Fred Posimo

    • 0:20 "I've done more in the last decade than most do in a lifetime"

    • 0:52 Serving others, gratitude, and what actually creates joy

    • 3:05 ADHD, entrepreneurship, boredom, and spontaneity

    • 4:09 Bucket lists, regrets, speaking, and why health matters

    • 5:36 "Hack the system" (education, career paths, pilot license)

    • 7:29 Bodybuilding, training goals, and doing hard things once

    • 8:20 Fred's fitness background: martial arts → training → massage/stretch

    • 10:35 Coaching lens: never assume people know the basics

    • 11:32 Training style: barbells vs functional, kettlebells, landmine work

    • 14:23 Why learning to squat matters (pain, movement patterns, longevity)

    • 17:10 Aging: mobility, flexibility, strength, bone density, fall risk

    • 19:46 Turkish get-ups: the real test of mobility + core strength

    • 22:29 The "no time" excuse: kettlebell + 30 minutes is enough

    • 24:16 Why some people stay in the gym 3–5 hours (social vs results)

    • 25:12 The problem: no plan, too much phone, too much rest

    • 27:39 Supersets and saving time without sacrificing results

    • 28:56 Rep ranges, hypertrophy, strength, injury risk (discussion begins)

    Quotes

    • "Movement equals longevity. Period."

    • "You can sit for 50 years and survive… but you won't feel good."

    • "Most people don't need more time in the gym—they need a better plan."

    • "If you can't squat, you can't pick something up off the ground."

    • "Two Turkish get-ups will humble you fast."

    • "Train for life—mobility, flexibility, strength. That's the real goal."

    • "ADHD can be a superpower for entrepreneurs—if you aim it right."
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    1 hr and 35 mins
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