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The Alchemists Library is dedicated to the exploration of becoming one's best self. With the goal of achieving a clear mind, fit body, and a house full of love. Episodes centered around: Health, Wealth, and Wisdom. The ancient practice of alchemy was about turning lead to gold but the secret was that it was never about physical gold. The real art was in turning the self from lead to gold.

The Alchemist's Library Ryan Ayala

    • Health & Fitness

The Alchemists Library is dedicated to the exploration of becoming one's best self. With the goal of achieving a clear mind, fit body, and a house full of love. Episodes centered around: Health, Wealth, and Wisdom. The ancient practice of alchemy was about turning lead to gold but the secret was that it was never about physical gold. The real art was in turning the self from lead to gold.

    Strength Side on The Art of Flow: Fitness, Diet, and Consistency

    Strength Side on The Art of Flow: Fitness, Diet, and Consistency

    Josh from Strength Side and Ryan talk about the desire for a more functional and holistic approach to fitness. Josh shares his journey from traditional weightlifting to movement-based training, emphasizing mobility and flexibility. They discuss daily stretching routines, weighted mobility, and the importance of finding joy in fitness. Joshua outlines his daily routine of stretching, bodyweight training, and clean eating. They explore the benefits of hanging from a bar, deep squats, and finding balance in training.

    The conversation also covers the challenges of staying consistent with training as a parent and the importance of staying active throughout the day. Joshua stresses the value of consistency in achieving success, both on YouTube and in life, and his journey into calisthenics and functional movement. He highlights the joy of creative activities like parkour and dancing, and his approach to content creation by experimenting with styles and formats to keep viewers engaged.

    About the guest:

    Connect with Josh!
    linktr.ee/thestrengthside

    Chapters
    00:00:00 - Introduction and Fitness Crisis 
    00:08:57 - Incorporating Stretching and Mobility
    00:30:27 - High ROI Movements and Reinventing Content
    00:51:05 - Consistency Transcends All Things
    01:04:25 - Treating What You're Doing as Important
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    • 1 hr 14 min
    How to Earn BIG Money Through Social Media

    How to Earn BIG Money Through Social Media

    My guests today are Lara Acosta and Dakota Robertson.

    About the guests:

    Connect with Dakota! https://twitter.com/WrongsToWrite
    Connect with Lara! https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraacostar/
    Connect with Ryan! https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala
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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Unconventional Fitness: Exploring Movement and Intuition

    Unconventional Fitness: Exploring Movement and Intuition

    Keith Walkiewicz (founder of @walkaboutfitness) is a trainer and coach. Keith shares his unconventional approach to fitness, focusing on exploration and intuition rather than following a strict program. He emphasizes the importance of kinesthetic awareness and integrating movements throughout the body.

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    https://linktr.ee/keithwalkiewicz
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    David Meltzer’s $100M Journey to Success, Consistency, and Fulfillment

    David Meltzer’s $100M Journey to Success, Consistency, and Fulfillment

    David Meltzer shares insights on achieving success and happiness by staying consistent, seeking mentorship, and expanding one's network. He emphasizes the importance of aligning behavior with desired outcomes and detaching self-image from external achievements. Meltzer also highlights the value of enjoying the pursuit of potential and setting incremental goals. He introduces the concept of the five daily practices and encourages listeners to focus on helping others. Overall, the conversation explores strategies for personal and professional growth.

    FOLLOW DAVID MELTZER:
    WEBSITE - https://bit.ly/2L052wW
    INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2LfIRly
    TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2KZWo1b
    FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2JthVKm
    LINKEDIN - https://bit.ly/2uuTHdO
    YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2Lqr8oB


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    • 18 min
    The TRUTH about Vaccines, "Science", and Processed Foods

    The TRUTH about Vaccines, "Science", and Processed Foods

    Meet Troy Casey, the Author of 'RippedAt50' and famously known as the Certified Health Nut. Troy, a former Versace Model, has made headlines as being a Longevity Authority and Holistic Coach/Healer that has a very dedicated approach. His tips for health and wellness will have you rethinking your daily routine and implementing some of his tactics! Troy is a leading longevity expert who works with clients around the globe to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance.

    Follow Troy on Instagram: @certifiedhealthnut
    Troy's Website: https://www.troycasey.com/
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    • 1 hr 43 min
    Sports Performance Expert on How to Maximize Your Mind

    Sports Performance Expert on How to Maximize Your Mind

    Andrew Triana aka, Go Super Brain, is a consultant to professional athletes with  expertise in cognitive and skill-centric domains. After finishing school and competing at the world level in Strongman, Andy’s desire to help led him to forming The Performance Vibe whose intent was to coach high
    performing clientele and spread awareness about modern day sports performance. A few years later Andy’s desire to help was only magnified after noticing a massive gap in public knowledge about the relationship between cognition and behavior. Go Super Brain is Andy’s most recent project whose aim is to empower individuals to take control and form a healthy relationship with the “stuff” between our ears.

    Chapters

    00:00 Struggling with Sleep
    01:21 Improved Sleep in Florida
    03:32 Defining Work as a Consultant
    04:26 Innovation in the Supplement Industry
    05:20 The Importance of Choline in Sleep and Cognitive Health
    06:16 Personalized Supplement Recommendations
    07:08 Choline as a Fuel Source for the Brain
    08:14 The Paradox of Nootropics
    09:04 The Link Between Choline and Cognitive Decline
    10:07 The Importance of Dopaminergic Activity for Brain Health
    11:04 The Role of Physical Activity in Dopaminergic Function
    12:15 Different Approaches to Resistance Training
    13:19 The Importance of Exercise Physiology and Energy Systems
    14:02 Accessing Extremes for Optimal Health
    15:04 The Role of HRV in Assessing Extremes
    16:09 The Variety of Dietary Approaches
    18:48 The Pitfalls of Hyper-Rigid Discipline
    19:26 The Paradox of Stress and Health
    20:26 The Role of Passion and Purpose in Longevity
    21:14 The Importance of Belief in Performance
    22:03 The Challenges of Performing in Real-Life Scenarios
    23:10 The Role of a Performance Coach
    24:10 Individualized Approach to Performance Enhancement
    25:30 The Power of Process-Based Questions
    26:18 The Holistic Approach to Performance Enhancement
    28:31 The Overrated Importance of Weightlifting
    29:02 The Value of Testing Blood Markers
    30:00 The Role of Belief in Performance Outcomes
    32:26 The Importance of Limbic Switching for Performance
    33:03 Improving Self-Belief
    34:10 Archetypes of Self-Belief
    35:34 The Power of Belief
    36:38 Knowing Yourself
    37:40 Acceptance as a Tool
    38:51 The Importance of Mindset
    40:08 The Role of Mindfulness
    41:32 Being Present in Sports
    42:26 The Advantage of Being Dumb
    43:15 The Mind Games We Play
    44:42 The Power of the Mindset
    45:16 The Role of Self-Talk
    46:34 Balancing Fast and Slow Brains
    48:10 Eliminating Labels and Preconceived Notions
    49:35 The Challenges of Working with Pro Athletes
    54:08 The Power of Test and Retest
    55:16 Learning from Failures
    57:00 Applications of Injectable L-Carnitine
    58:49 Closing Remarks

    Connect with Andy!
    https://linktr.ee/TheGoSuperBrain
    https://www.instagram.com/gosuperbrain/
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    • 59 min

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