Not a Guru

Well, we have reached the end my friends- the second overall season and the first of the Not a Guru Podcast is here! Heidi and Tyler take along look over the course of the season to reflect on what lessons have resonated with them. Like all of you the topics covered this year made them not only reflect on how to change things but also how to grow in their own development! Hopefully one of the lessons they learned is one that you feel aligns with you, can help you grow until we meet again! Intro- :00 Catch-up/Conversation- :35 Topic Overview- 19:30- wrapping up the season and what we felt overall throughout the season Tyler's #1 Take home- 20:30-My foundation for growth grew from my fitness journey Heidi's #1 Take away- 26:15- Embracing the feelings of "should" Tyler's #2 Take home- 31:30-Remove self-negotiating Heidi's #2 Take away- 36:00- Show up messy Tyler's Last Lesson- 43:00- Find time to breath- time will show you the way Heidi's Last Lesson- 49:15- Looking back and building longevity Favorite episode of the season- 56:5

At the Not a Guru podcast, Heidi and Tyler are nothing if not trendy and so they jumped on one of the latest trends- The propaganda that I am not buying trend. They will both admit that they have little to know idea where it started but they decided that it would be fun to do a version of their own...and here it is! Laugh and enjoy the two of them touching base on some of the latest ideas that people are not buying! Introduction- :00 Catchup/Conversation- :35Propaganda that I am not buying #1- Mel Robbins Let Them Topic Overview- Propaganda that I am not buying...- :19:30 Propaganda that I am not buying #1- Mel Robbins Let Them- 22:45 Propaganda that I am not buying #2- Mel Robbins 5,4,3,2,1- 29:45 Propaganda that I am not buying #3- Needing caffeine to get through the day- 31:15 Propaganda that I am not buying #4- Audio books don't count as reading- 34:45 Propaganda that I am not buying #5- Protein enriched snacks- 39:30 Propaganda that I am not buying #6-Macha- 45:45 Propaganda that I am not buying #7- Crocs- 47:00 Propaganda that I am not buying #8- Cold Tubs- 48:15 Propaganda that I am not buying #9- Anti-aging- 53:15 Propaganda that I am not buying #10- Rapid fire- 57:00 Thanks for listening and have a great week!

In this week's episode of the podcast Tyler and Heidi did a deep dive into the past and brought back three things that they wish they had known back then. They each brought one from life, from work and from fitness! The goals is to bring into the conversation and in the hopes that you might find one that you can use as a tool in your tool belt today! Listen and learn from their past and use it to create a better future for you!! Intro: 00 Catch-up/Conversation- :35 Topic Overview- 3 things we wish we would have known sooner- 8:15 Tyler's #1- Don't force things/don't rush-9:30 Heidi's #1- Mental health doesn't care who you are!- 18:00 Tyler's #2- You can't make everyone happy, and that's okay! - 25:00 Heidi's #2- Be professional and polished- but only if that's who you are- 34:30 Tyler's #3- More isn't better- 42:30 Heidi's #3- Find joy, find consistency Thanks for listening and have a wonderful weekend!!!!

On this week's episode of the podcast Tyler and Heidi tackle a very interesting topic that all of us have- our inner dialog. Each of us have a thoughts and ideas that run through our minds and on this week's episode Heidi and Tyler look at and express some of the current things that are on their plate. Then they discuss the meaning behind these thoughts and provide perspective for each- giving each a chance to both be challenged but also to think about why they are feeling or thinking the way they are. Great episode with a lot of insight and discussion! Introduction- :00 Catchup and Conversation- :35 Topic Overview- 17:15- Internal thoughts and actions- the good, the bad or just plain crazy Thought #1- Alcohol and people's nutrition advice - 20:45 Heidi is Ultra Famous- 31:30 Thought #2- I slipped and fell back into one of my bad habits- 37:15 Behaviors become actions quickly- 46:15 Thought #3- Leading from the front or leading from behind- 50:00 Finding your village- 1:01:15 Thanks for listening and have a great week!!!

In today's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler talk about the concept of mentors and mentorships. We have all have mentors in our careers or in life- so we take a deep dive into the best and worst one's that we have had. How did we always find a way to benefit from these relationships...listen learn and find out!!! Introduction- Conversation and Catching Up- :35 Topic Overview- the idea of getting a mentor to help you! 18:30 Who was your first mentor- 19:15 Did you ever have a mentor that showed you what or how you didn't want to be in life or your career- 24:00 Did you ever have mentorship that didn't end the way you thought it would? - 28:15 Formal mentoring vs seeking one on your own- 35:00 Tyler's thoughts of mentoring others-42:15 Mentor- gave you advice but you went another way- 46:45 Thoughts on paid mentorship programs- 52:45 Thanks for listening and have a great week!

On today's episode of the podcast Tyler and Heidi tackle the sensitive topic of...telling the uncomfortable truth! I bet even reading that sentence can make some people become a little uneasy, and it can be difficult for everyone. They dive into everything that involves the truth, including being honest with yourself! Listen and learn how to take steps in making the honest conversation an easy process for you! Introduction Catch up/ Conversation- :35 Topic Overview- The Truth is not easy- 14:45 Are you being honest with yourself- 17:00 Yes....and- 17:00 Steps in being honest with yourself- 27:45 Honesty with others- 34:00 Replace fear with love- 41:15 Do the work before you get there- 45:15 Thanks for listening and have a great weekend!

On today's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler take the concept of transitions in life and how structure plays such a significant role. As an athletic trainer Tyler has dealt with lots of athletes that transition from a structured routine to a life of freedom and choice- they have an incredibly difficult time. They take this concept and expand it to everyone and how we all have transitions and the idea of the preparing helps, as well as practical ways to help you with transitions in life Intro Catch-up/conversation- :35 Topic Overview- the idea of transitions in life and how structure or lack of structure plays such an important part- 25:15 Who is setting up your dominoes?- 29:45 The challenge of knocking down your own dominoes- 36:30 Mental exercises for transitions- 42:30 Thanks for listening and have a great week!

In this episode Heidi and Tyler went to the listener to and had them ask the question that they were dying to hear about their favorite podcast hosts. Heidi picked out 6 outstanding question and they answer them on the show today. If you are looking for perspective and entertainment- this episode is right up your alley! Intro: :35- Catch-up and conversation 13:30-Question #1- If you had to start over with your career, what would you do? 27:30- Question #2- Book or Podcast that has changed your perspective? 37:45- Question #3- What do people assume about you that isn't true? 42:00- Question #4- Biggest daily habit that impacts you the most? 45:30- Question #5- Belief that you have changed your stance about? 51:15- Question #6- Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Canadian government released a video awareness for its citizens. How will the last 10 years of your Thanks for listening and have a fantastic week!

On today's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle a topic that we all have thought about and tried to answer ourselves- "how do I balance my work life and my personal life"? Heidi takes a deep dive into being an entrepreneur and having a newborn in the house. Tyler tackles being a full time ATC and working the better part of the 60-70 hours per week. They walk you through their approaches to creating an environment to thrive in and how to identify what will work best for you. While they themselves are still working toward the answers- they can help you in finding a better balance today! Intro- : 35- Conversation/Catch-up 15:00- Topic Overview-The Balance Conversation - work and life 21:45-The Heidi Perspective 25:45- Balance takes many forms 28:30-How did Heidi find peace 36:30- The moments of clarity 42:00- When small things turn into big things-what is going on? 45:30- Tyler- how did you find balance? - The balance you need Thanks for listening and have a fantastic week!

On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle an all too familiar topic for all of us- having difficult conversations. Every one of us has been through, had to have or is thinking about having one of these conversations. Heidi and Tyler take you through their methods on how to make these types of conversation more successful and a little bit easier to navigate. Listen and find a new way to tackle the difficult conversation! Introduction Catch-up and Conversation- :35 Topic Overview- 20:45- Having the difficult conversation Starting the difficult conversation- 23:45 Start with "I"- 29:45 Do you shy away from confrontation? - 36:45 Be Honest and Lead with Empathy- 45:45 Look at compliancy- 50:00 Thanks for listening and have a great week!

On today's episode Tyler and Heidi take on a topic inspired by one of their listeners- what if I don't have a destination, I am just on a journey. What if the journey is your why? They talk about challenges, doing things for their own sake and the idea that simplicity can help us narrow down the journey. If you have ever felt confused between where you want to go and how to get there- this episode is for you. Introduction Catchup/Conversation- :35 Topic Overview- What if the journey is your why?- 20:45 The Idea of a challenge- 26:30 Doing things for their own sake- 33:45 Let's take a walk- 38:00 Idea- simple and enjoyment - 42:00 Thank you for listening and we hope that you have a great week!

On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler talk about the concept of growing yourself and looking into the future without sacrificing the present. We all have goals and probably a picture of what things are going to look like in the future, so how do we use those drivers and accept things in the present? That is what we breakdown in the episode today- from studies to reflection techniques to finding your own personal disconnect- we tackle it all on today's episode! Introduction Catch-up/Conversation - :35 Topic Overview: Remaining grounded while perusing growth- 20:15 Learned Behaviors- 23:00 Let's sit and reflect- 28:00 Where's the disconnect: 34:00 Studys about changes in life- 39:15 The flipside of the coin- 44:30 Thanks for listening and have an amazing week!!!

On this week's episode of the podcast Tyler and Heidi tackle some of the toughest questions of the season! Okay so that isn't exactly what happened, on this episode Tyler and Heidi have fun asking each other random questions- and none of them are all that serious. If you need to laugh, relax and get to know your podcast hosts a little better- this episode is right up your alley! Introduction Catch/Conversation- :35 Overview- HHQ- the real hard-hitting questions- 15:45 HHQ-#2- Would you rather- Get a 5 million dollar check today or get 1 dollar for every step over the next year? - 18:15 HHQ #3- What subject have you pretended to know as an adult? - 21:45 HHQ #4- What has recently made you laugh? - 30:00 HHQ #5- Weirdest thing you googled this past week? - 35:30 HHQ #6- Weird habit you can't seem to break lately? - 42:00 HHQ #7- You have 5 years- what Olympic event are you trying to qualify for? - 45:45

On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler look at one of the most common issues we face in all aspects of our lives, the slump. Whether it's our health, our daily lives or the office- we have all felt the slump. On this episode we take your through our approaches to break through these slumps or better yet, find ways to avoid ever getting into one in the first place. Listen to this episode and you'll find a way to break your next slump! Introduction Catch up and conversation- :35 Topic Overview: How to spot and analyze slumps in your life- 17:15 What is the next step-20:00 The day-to-day slump-24:15 The working slump-32:45 200,000 Dollar Question-42:00 Thanks for listening and have an amazing week!

On this week's episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler have a fun time looking at various buzz words we hear throughout the day. Buzz words are meant to provide, inspiration, context and define areas of our lives, they are meant to direct us....but are they doing all this? Are they having the impact and meaning that we are told they are? Well in this episode they picked their favorites and broke each of them down. Listen and learn, maybe they will change your perspective about how you see buzzwords in your daily life! Catch Up- :35 Topic Overview- Buzzworthy- Buzz Words- are buzz words worth the hype-20:00 1-Culture- 22:00 2-Authenticity- 32:30 3-Negativity/Energy Vampires - 42:15 4-Nothing worth having comes easy-48:30 5-The New Normal-55:45 6-Winner Never Quit/ Quitters Never Win- 59:30 Thanks for listening and have a great week!

On this week's episode of the podcast Tyler and Heidi tackle an interesting topic- when people are addicted to productivity. There are many reasons and many ways that this appears in someone's life and the topic has more layers that will be covered in due time in the podcast. Today they take an overview of the topic and give you ways of identifying if this is something that might be seen in your day-to-day life. They also give your ideas of how to break this cycle and give yourself the gift of more time and a better version of yourself each day! Intro-:00-:35 Catch up and conversation- :35- 16:15 Topic Overview- Slowing down when productivity is your drug-16:15-21:15 Working against yourself-21:15-28:45 Productivity= self-worth- 28:45- 33:00 Tips for breaking the cycle- 33:00-37:00 You need a massage- 37:30- 44:00 Carve out time-44:00- Thanks for listening and have a great week

On this weeks' episode of the podcast Heidi and Tyler talk about how to balance idea that perfection can be the greatest obstacle in moving forward in life. They help you build a strong infrastructure and be resilient to move forward. The concept of building an anti-fragile infrastructure so that no matter what comes at you your will be ready. They tackle ideas and concepts that allow you to carry forward in any endeavor in life!! Intro- 00- :35 Catch-up and conversation- :35-13:45 Topic Overview- Being Resilient- Build an Anti-Fragile Life- 13:45-20:15 Lean into Neutrality- set real expectations- 20:15-25:15 Progress over Perfection- 25:15-29:15 Evaluate and Prioritize- 29:15- 35:15 Fear of Failing-35:15-36:00 How have you built resiliency- Heidi- 36:00-40:00 How have you built resiliency- Tyler- 40:00- Thanks for listening and have a great week!!

On this week's episode of the podcast Tyler and Heidi jump into a deep discussion about a topic that most of us don't recognize each day, the idea that actions are a language. Our actions, the boss' actions and even our spouse's action is all a language that we need to listen to. During this episode we take a good long look at actions in all aspects of life and how we can do a better job of identifying what they are saying and how we can do a better job of listening. Listen and learn how to hone your skills on this subject!! Thanks for listening and have a great week! Intro- 00-:35 Catch-up- :35-14:45 Topic Overview- Actions are a language-14:45-19:15 Making Lists- putting actions on paper- 19:15-22:15 Pockets of Life- 22:15-29:00 The Importance of Reflection- 29:00-35:00 Punting- 35:00-39:00 Assessing Actions- 39:00-

On this week's episode of the podcast Tyler and Heidi do one of their first episodes a listener question and answer. They collect question from social media and answer them live on the podcast. Whatever is on your mind, whatever questions you may have, they will answer!! If you have any questions, follow Heid or Tyler on social media and they can get read on the air!!! Intro- :00-:35 Conversation and Catch Up- :35- 15:30 Question and Answer Overview- 15:30- 16:00 Question #1- How do you juggle all the different components of life? 16:00-30:30 Question #2- Latest book you read and podcast that you are listening to- 30:30- 42:15 Question #3- What foods are in your regular rotation? 42:15- 52:15 Question#4- How do you start a new thing in life? 52:15- Thanks for listening and have a great week!!!

On today's podcast Heidi and Tyler tackle the subject of stress. We all have stress in our lives, work, family, or any other place you can find it- it will show up. We have an in-depth conversation about ways to identify it and how to manage it. Without a doubt there will be something in our conversation today that will help you tackle the stress in your life and help you better deal with it, regardless of when it shows up! Introduction: 00-:35 Catch and conversation- :35 - 14:45 Topic Overview- Life and Stress- 14:45- 22:00 There is always something that can be done- 22:00- 31:15 1 way to empty your bucket- make a bigger bucket- 31:15-35:00 Resiliency- 35:00-38:00 Recognize the Struggle- 38:00- 41:15 1-10 rate yourself- 41:15-53:30 Take care of yourself - 53:30 Thanks for listening and have a great week!!!