Pure Ambition

Dominic Fusco
Pure Ambition

Pure Ambition is your guide to radical health, well-being, and personal growth. You will hear inspiring conversations with thought leaders and industry experts, as well as actionable frameworks that will empower you to become the best version of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually.

  1. MAY 16

    199. Unlocking the Power of the Breath to Heal Trauma and Improve Performance, and Enhance Well-Being with Michelle Florez

    Michelle Florez is a certified Transformational Coach for those devoted to a higher purpose—the soulful humans who have a deep desire in their hearts to serve others. She has developed a unique coaching style, weaving in the healing art of breathwork with transpersonal psychology. In this epsiode, you will discover the transformative power of breathwork in processing trauma and accessing deeper states of consciousness, and learn various breathing techniques for relaxation and stress reduction. You will also better under the significance of heart rate variability for overall well-being and performance, and hear about the impact of the subconscious mind on beliefs and behaviors while gaining practical tips for incorporating breathwork and inner stillness practices into your daily routine for holistic well-being and personal growth. Key Points: 00:00:00 Deep deep dive meditation and growth. 00:03:21 How breathwork led to a spiritual awakening and career change. 00:07:02 Breathwork helps access unconscious mind, healing. 00:14:35 Techniques for total body relaxation. 00:18:39 How relationships impact heart rate variability levels. 00:22:11 What is HRV and why is it important? 00:26:08 Breath work benefits athletic performance. 00:30:04 The importance of training the respiratory system for optimal performance. 00:33:44 Best times to do breath work to recondition your mind. 00:37:36 Conscious mind vs. subconscious mind and why they matter. 00:41:16 How to use certain music to reprogram your mind and live a higher quality life. 00:49:16 Using the breath as a form of self care. 00:52:31 The surprising healing powers of the breath 54:20 Michelle’s definition of Pure Ambition Connect with Michelle: https://www.michelleflorez.com/ Instagram LinkedIn Connect with me: Instagram: @dominicfusco TikTok: @dom_fusco YouTube: Dominic Fusco LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here’s what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on your IG story and tag me @dominicfusco SPONSORS Get 20% off the best products on the market to look, feel, and perform your best in all areas of life with Organifi: https://get.aspr.app/SHFlC Elevate your hydration and hit your protein goals with no sugar and nothing artificial and get 20% off with code DFUSCO20 at https://pwrlift.com/discount/DFUSCO20 Improve your metabolic health, get into flow state, and start living better with and get 30% off Ketone-IQ with code “FUSCO” at https://hvmn.com/FUSCO

    57 min
  2. MAY 9

    198. Mastering Movement Strategies to Live Pain Free and Achieve Peak Performance with Gunther Klaus

    Gunther Klaus is a biomechanics specialist leading a respectful rebellion against the classic training models. He believes fitness is as unique to the individual as the structure they were born with, and that by training smarter, we can go harder. Key Points: 00:00:00 How the foot affects the health of other areas of the body 00:08:04 Using breathing techniques and positioning to put the body in proper positions 00:16:11 The right way to warm up to enhance your workout 00:20:25 How to unlock your hips and get out of pain 00:23:41 The pros and cons of wearing and training in barefoot shoes 00:35:59 Using progressive overload with proper biomechanics training for peak performance 00:39:54 The secret to training hard AND having healthy joints 00:43:34 Why training more isn’t always the answer to improving performance 00:47:02 Balanced training for strength and endurance. 00:50:19 The 3 pillars for getting strong, improving endurance, and staying pain-free 00:54:06 Gunther’s definition of Pure Ambition Connect with Gunther: https://guntherklaus.com/ Instagram Connect with me: Instagram: @dominicfusco TikTok: @dom_fusco YouTube: Dominic Fusco LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here’s what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on your IG story and tag me @dominicfusco SPONSORS Get 20% off the best products on the market to look, feel, and perform your best in all areas of life with Organifi: https://get.aspr.app/SHFlC Elevate your hydration and hit your protein goals with no sugar and nothing artificial and get 20% off with code DFUSCO20 at https://pwrlift.com/discount/DFUSCO20 Improve your metabolic health, get into flow state, and start living better with and get 30% off Ketone-IQ with code “FUSCO” at https://hvmn.com/FUSCO

    1h 1m
  3. MAY 2

    197. From Meth Addict to Pastor: A Journey to Faith and Spiritual Transformation with Scott Hatch

    Scott Hatch is the Lead Pastor of ThriveAustin Vineyard Church. In this episode, he shares his incredible story of how he went from a being a meth addict and drug dealer to getting clean, surrendering his life to Jesus, and dedicating his life to ministry. He has been the most impactful spiritual mentor I have ever had in my life and has walked with me on my faith journey since we met last July two weeks before I had a sudden cardiac arrest. Scott is a testament to the love that God has for us and that it is never too late to fully commit your life to Christ. Key Points: Doing drugs for the first time at age 14 Getting hooked on crystal meth Dropping out of high school and becoming a drug dealer Getting arrested and hit with 3 class B felonies Life changing lessons learned in a hard core rehab facility How God revealed Himself to Scott Surrendering his life to Christ at age 20 Going into Ministry, and then planting a church in Austin, Texas What it takes to have a marriage that pleases God How God takes care of us through difficult seasons How to seek God and find your identity in Him The true definition of success according to The Bible Everyday is an adventure when we are in tune with what the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives Getting rid of the weak vision of Christianity Spirituality vs. Religion Overcoming the spiritual warfare in our world Scott and Dom’s powerful spiritual connection before Dom had cardiac arrest The first step toward having a relationship with Jesus Daily steps to developing a deeper connection and relationship with Christ Where to start when studying the bible Scott’s definition of Pure Ambition Connect with Scott: Website Instagram Connect with me: Instagram: @dominicfusco TikTok: @dom_fusco YouTube: Dominic Fusco LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here’s what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on your IG story and tag me @dominicfusco SPONSORS Get 20% off the best products on the market to look, feel, and perform your best in all areas of life with Organifi: https://get.aspr.app/SHFlC Elevate your hydration and hit your protein goals with no sugar and nothing artificial and get 20% off with code DFUSCO20 at https://pwrlift.com/discount/DFUSCO20 Improve your metabolic health, get into flow state, and start living better with and get 30% off Ketone-IQ with code “FUSCO” at https://hvmn.com/FUSCO

    1h 41m
  4. APR 25

    195. The Business of Content Creation, Navigating Hardships, and Betting on Yourself with Joey Schultz

    Joey Schultz is a hybrid athlete and coach, and the CEO and founder of HRLVL. Key Points: Dealing with burnout as an athlete, creator, and entrepreneur How making money through social media and content creation actually works Leveraging social media to build a business Living at home after college to save money and bet on himself Finding your identity when you stop doing the thing you’re known for Mental battles Joey has faced in his time as a creator Reshape your mindset to beat imposter syndrome The profound impact of having a relationship with God How to develop better leadership skills How to build discipline for creative work What it takes to launch a clothing company and how HRLVL was born Create products and services that stand out in saturated markets Using fitness as a means for personal growth in life Who is your Mt. Rushmore of most impactful people in your life? Joey’s definition of Pure Ambition Connect with Joey: https://www.shophrlvl.com/ Joey's Instagram HRLVL Instagram Joey's TikTok Connect with me: Instagram: @dominicfusco TikTok: @dom_fusco YouTube: Dominic Fusco LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here’s what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on your IG story and tag me @dominicfusco SPONSORS Get 20% off the best products on the market to look, feel, and perform your best in all areas of life with Organifi: https://get.aspr.app/SHFlC Elevate your hydration and hit your protein goals with no sugar and nothing artificial and get 20% off with code DFUSCO20 at https://pwrlift.com/discount/DFUSCO20 Improve your metabolic health, get into flow state, and start living better with and get 30% off Ketone-IQ with code “FUSCO” at https://hvmn.com/FUSCO

    1h 20m
  5. APR 18

    193. Escaping Corporate America, Building Physical and Spiritual Fitness, and Surrendering to God’s Will with Connor Meekins

    Connor Meekins is a Nutrition Coach and Founder of LionFit Lifestyle. Key Points: How to use an all-or-nothing mindset to your advantage The profound impact that placing his identity in Jesus has had on his life How the music you listen to conditions your subconscious mind Connor’s powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit and how it shifted the trajectory of his life How to stop living in fear and start taking action Transitioning out of corporate America into entrepreneurship Having $15,000 stolen from him right before launching his business How Connor scaled his nutrition coaching business Why failure is necessary on the personal growth journey Pursuing his dream of training professional athletes Training for the CrossFit Games Breaking free of orthorexia Potential dangers of training hard on a keto diet Building physical and spiritual fitness Connor’s definition of Pure Ambition Connect with Connor: LionFit Website Instagram YouTube Connect with me: Instagram: @dominicfusco TikTok: @dom_fusco YouTube: Dominic Fusco LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here’s what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on your IG story and tag me @dominicfusco SPONSORS Get 20% off the best products on the market to look, feel, and perform your best in all areas of life with Organifi: https://get.aspr.app/SHFlC Elevate your hydration and hit your protein goals with no sugar and nothing artificial and get 20% off with code DFUSCO20 at https://pwrlift.com/discount/DFUSCO20 Improve your metabolic health, get into flow state, and start living better with and get 30% off Ketone-IQ with code “FUSCO” at https://hvmn.com/FUSCO

    1h 34m
5
out of 5
72 Ratings

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Pure Ambition is your guide to radical health, well-being, and personal growth. You will hear inspiring conversations with thought leaders and industry experts, as well as actionable frameworks that will empower you to become the best version of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually.

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