The Norse Mentality

Q&A: How to Find Purpose, Embrace Failure, and Persevere Through Challenges

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to find your purpose or overcome the weight of failure? This episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. In today’s world,...

Building Strength, Community, and Legacy w/ Jon Parker

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, we get into the details of Jon Parker’s path to becoming a strongman, tracing his journey from early days in...

Self-Creation, Masculine Archetypes, and Finding Purpose in Chaos w/ Jack Donovan

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, I sit down with Jack Donovan—author of The Way of Men and Fire in the Dark—to explore the art of self-creation...

Choosing Action Over Complacency

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody explore purposeful living, seizing opportunities, and embracing life to the fullest. Delving i...

Embracing Negative Emotions

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody challenge the conventional wisdom that constant happiness is the ultimate goal. While modern ...

Navigating Setbacks on Your Path to Victory

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody dive into strategies for goal setting, managing expectations, and fostering personal growth. W...

Dealing With Isolation on the Path of Self-Improvement

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy & Cody explore personal growth while addressing the emotional challenges that often come with it. They dive into strategies ...

Winning the War Against Distractions

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of constant distractions, finding solitude for reflection becomes crucial to climbing the highest peaks of success. Join Andy & Cody as...

How to Simplify, Strengthen, and Succeed in Self-Improvement

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody explore the art of self-discovery, the power of mindfulness, and the keys to effective persona...

Unlocking Your Full Potential Through Self-Awareness

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Norse Mentality is all about self-awareness, personal growth, and making positive changes in our lives that lead us to victory. An...

365 Days of Domination: Building Habits to Thrive in Any Season

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality Podcast, we explore life's relentless cycles of ups and downs and do a deep dive into strategies for person...

Pushing Limits: How Physical Challenges Transform Your Life

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, we explore the power of pushing your physical and mental limits and give practical advice on unlocking your tr...

Breaking Free from Negative Thought Patterns

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody dive into the triumphant power of our thoughts. Discover how your thoughts can be our greatest...

Top 5 Daily Habits to Change Your Life

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of relentlessly pushing yourself towards success, only to feel burnt out and unfulfilled? The truth is, not all tasks are created equal,...

Forge Your Path With Long-Term Thinking

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a society that promotes instant gratification and the herd mentality, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters in life. But it doesn't...

Staying Calm Under Pressure

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The secret to emerging victorious in life lies in our ability to stay calm under pressure. In this episode, Andy & Cody share why it's importa...

Lessons From The Hávamál: Picking Your Companions Wisely

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Uncover incredible triumphs and personal growth through the ancient wisdom of Hávamál on this episode of the Norse Mentality. Learn why "Choosi...

Balancing Work, Family, & Fitness w/ Ranson Lee

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy to feel like we are drowning while juggling multiple roles in our fast-paced world. The pressure to excel at work, meet the needs of ou...

Lessons From The Hávamál: Choose Your Allies Carefully

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, we dive into timeless wisdom from the Havamal, an ancient Norse text, and explore its relevance in building st...

Lessons From The Hávamál: Become Self-Reliant

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody explore the wisdom of the Havamal and dive into its lessons on becoming self-reliant. They dis...

Lessons From The Hávamál: Importance of Moderation

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, we start to dive into the timeless wisdom of the Havamal. Andy & Cody explore one of the key lessons of pr...

Lessons From The Hávamál: Power of Wisdom

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, we explore the power of wisdom and how it can help us win the game of life. Drawing inspiration from Odin, who...

Pressing Forward Against All Odds

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality podcast, Andy and Cody share personal stories, effective strategies, empowering mindsets, and transformative ha...

Developing Your Daily Plan of Attack

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody discuss the importance of having a daily Plan of Attack and go over their favorite strategies ...

5 Ways to Combat Negative Self-Talk

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Norse Mentality podcast, Andy & Cody dive deep into the destructive force of negative self-talk and provide you with five e...

Reflections on Life and Lessons Learned

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a unique birthday episode of the Norse Mentality, where I take a moment to reflect on my journey so far and share some of the most important l...

Finding Balance Through Discipline w/ Marc Sanchez

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to find the right balance between having full discipline on one thing and neglecting other important aspects of life? In this episode,...

How to Achieve Consistency in the Gym

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you having trouble staying consistent with your workouts? Consistency is the key to success, but it can be hard to stay motivated. This is why we ...

Unlock The Secrets To A Meaningful Life w/ Shawn Lehner

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you for your purpose in life? Are you trying to become the best version of yourself but don't know how? In this episode of the Norse Mentality...

The Power of Visualization for Athletic Success w/ Isaac Maze

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, we sit down with strongman athlete Isaac Maze to discuss various topics to help you perform at your best. Nor...

The Connection Between Physical Training and Overall Success

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody explore how physical training can help you level up in every aspect of life - physically, ment...

Discover Your Strengths and Weaknesses

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody talk about the importance of doing a self-assessment to discover your strengths and weaknesses...

The Power of Radical Honesty in Personal Growth

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode of Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody dive deep into the uncharted territory of Radical Honesty – a bold, powerful, and life-...

5 Key Components of Self-improvement (Level up Daily)

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's important that we take the time to work on ourselves if we want to achieve success in any area of life. In this episode of the Norse Mentality, A...

Investing In Yourself (And Why It Matters)

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In order to create the life you want, you have to invest in yourself. Self-creation is one of the most important aspects of success. You have to know ...

Find Yourself by Losing Yourself

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The best way to discover who you are at the deepest level is by first forgetting everything you thought that you knew. In this episode of the Norse Me...

Living Life By Your Own Terms

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So many people feel pressured to mold themselves into a certain image or follow a certain path in life. But what if there was another way? What if you...

Escaping the Comfort Trap: The Key to Self-Improvement

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To level up, we need to be willing to break out of our comfort zone. In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Cody talk about why we need to...

How To Use Progressive Overload To Level Up

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy & Kristoff discuss the principle of progressive overload, and you can use it to level up in life. This is done by gradually increasing the de...

Creating A Vision For Yourself That Will Change Your Life

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a vision for your life and what you want to become is within your control. In this video, Andy and Kristoff Kjelby from Viking Way Performanc...

Finding the Courage to Step Into the Unknown

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many people are held back by fear. They're scared of the unknown, and they let that fear paralyze them. But what if you could find the courage to step...

3 Step Process to Achieving Massive Goals

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody share the three-step process that will help you accomplish any goal that you set for yourself. O...

Proving To Yourself That You Are Worthy

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest challenges we face in life is proving to ourselves that we are worthy. In this video, Andy & Cody talk about how to overcome th...

How to Close Out the Year Effectively

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss how to end the year productively. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness.co Follow Andy on ...

Attacking Your Goals With Intention

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody share tactics to help you attack your goals with intention and clarity. Norse Fitness Website: www.n...

7 Tactics to Help You Stay the Course

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody share 7 tips to help you stay the course towards your goals. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness...

Harnessing Gratitude to Conquer Life

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss ways to use gratitude to help you live a powerful life. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitn...

How to Get Tunnel Vision to Conquer Your Goals

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss tactics to help you conquer your goals. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness.co Follow An...

Top 3 Gym Mistakes That Ruin Your Progress

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Norse Mentality, Andy and Ranson talk about the top 3 mistakes people make with their training. Norse Fitness Website: www.nors...

Overcoming Social Anxiety

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss the process of overcoming social anxiety in the gym. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsef...

Set Your Future Self Up for Success

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss tactics to set your future self up for success. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness.co F...

Dangers of Using Exercise as a Coping Tool

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss why the gym shouldn't be your only coping mechanism. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness...

Beginners Guide To Meal Prep

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss why you should meal prep and share some of their favorite tactics. Norse Fitness Website: ww...

How To Overcome Bad Days

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss how to triumph over bad days. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness.co Follow Andy on IG: ...

Becoming Self-Reliant & Less Dependent

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss becoming self-reliant and less dependent on external factors. Norse Fitness Website: www.nor...

How To Prevail Without Motivation

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss why you don't need motivation and give tactics to help you prevail without it. Norse Fit...

Controlling Emotions to Reach Your Goals w/ Kira Wrixon

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy sits down with pro-strongwoman Kira Wrixon to talk about why it's important to control your emotions to c...

Rapid Fire: Strict Diet VS Flexible, Pushing Through a Lifting Plateau, Improving Your Eating Habits

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Ethan Buck discuss questions submitted by the listeners. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness.co F...

How to Bounce Back After Hitting Rock Bottom w/ Ethan Buck

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy sits down with Ethan Buck (Iron Will PT) to discuss how to climb back up after hitting rock bottom. Norse...

Rapid Fire: Stop Worrying About What Other People Think, Balancing Exercise and Nutrition, Controlling Negative Emotions

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss questions submitted by the listeners. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness.co Follow ...

The Pursuit of Discovering Your Limit w/ Dave Hurt

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Dave Hurt talk about why it's important to discover your limit, along with many other topics to help ...

Rapid Fire: Decompressing, Dealing With Burnout, Balancing Life

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody tackle questions submitted by the listeners. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness.co Follow A...

Tactics To Eliminate Negative Traits

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss how to attack negative traits and become the best version of yourself. Norse Fitness Web...

Rapid Fire: Building Confidence, Working Out After a Long Day, Finding Your Passion

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody tackle questions submitted by the listeners. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness.co Follow A...

Showing Up As Your True Self

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss why it's important to discover who you are so you can flow through life as your true aut...

Rapid Fire: Changing Career Paths, Putting Yourself First, Bulking During the Apocalypse

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody tackle questions submitted by the listeners. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness.co Follow A...

Creating Your Legacy w/ James Gibbs

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy sits down with James Gibbs to discuss the importance of building a lasting legacy. Norse Fitness Website:...

Rapid Fire: Disconnecting From The News, Detaching From Things You Can’t Control, Eating Healthy on a Budget

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody tackle questions submitted by the listeners. Norse Fitness Website: www.norsefitness.co Follow A...

Going Against the Grain w/ Kelley Sturm

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy sits down with Kelley Sturm to discuss going against the grain to achieve your goals. They discuss compet...

Rapid Fire Friday w/ Runar Hrodi

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Runar tackle questions submitted by the listeners. They talk about overcoming challenges, having fa...

Closing Chapters to Pursue New Endeavors w/ Runar Hrodi

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy sits down with Rúnar "Hrodi" Geirmundsson to discuss when we should close one chapter to move on to the...

Slowing Down Will Help You Move Forward

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody talk about why we need to slow down at times in order to keep moving forward toward our goals. ...

31 Lessons to Help You Navigate Life

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy goes over his list of 31 life lessons to help you navigate life.

How Champions Triumph Over Failure w/ Aaron Blackford

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy sits down with Aaron Blackford (word record holder strongman athlete).

Maintaining Sanity w/ Matt Honeycutt (Kublai Khan)

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy sits down with Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan.

Tactics To Manage Stress

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody talk about ways to manage stress so you can continue pushing forward.

Using The Breath to Navigate Through Life w/ Courtney Viaches

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy sits down with Courtney Viaches to discuss using breathwork, meditation, and yoga to deal with life's dif...

Making This a Habit Will Change Your Life

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Coty talk about the importance of continuing education and give tools to help make it part of your li...

Using Gratitude as a Tool for Success

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Jo talk about how to use gratitude as a tool for success.

Developing Your Plan of Attack

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Jo discuss how to effectively develop your plan of attack.

Realizing Your Full Potential

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Ranson talk about realizing your full potential in and out of the gym.

Dealing With Body Dysmorphia

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody talk about dealing with body dysmorphia and developing a healthy mindset towards fitness goals.

RFF: Forgiving Yourself, Using Death As Motivation, Be Grateful for Difficulties

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rapid Fire Friday, Andy answers questions submitted by the listeners.

The Importance of Listening to Your Body

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody discuss the importance of listening to your body during physical activity.

RFF: Getting Ahead in Life Without Burning Out, Focusing on Fat Loss Before Building Muscle, Setting Strong Boundaries

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rapid Fire Friday, Andy and Jo answer questions submitted by the listeners.

RFF: Work Life Balance, Good Gym Habits for Beginners, How to Stop Overthinking

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rapid Fire Friday, Andy and Jo answer questions submitted by the listeners.

How to Set and Achieve Goals: Step 8

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Jo go over Step 8 of setting and achieving goals.

RFF: Staying The Course, Free Weights VS Machines, Managing Expectations

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rapid Fire Friday, Andy and Jo answer questions submitted by the listeners.

How to Set and Achieve Goals: Step 7

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Jo go over Step 7 of setting and achieving goals.

RFF: Methods to Avoid Burnout, Balancing Fitness & Family, 1 Thing Everyone Should Do Daily

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rapid Fire Friday, Andy and Jo answer questions submitted by the listeners.

How to Set and Achieve Goals: Step 6

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Jo go over step 6 of setting and achieving goals.

RFF: Finding Ways to Enjoy Cardio, Encouraging Your Partner to Workout, Bro Talk

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rapid Fire Friday, Andy and Jo answer questions submitted by the listeners.

How to Set and Achieve Goals: Step 5

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Jo go over step 5 of setting and achieving goals.

RFF: How To Decompress at Night, Reaching Your Prime, Advice for Small Frame Lifters

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rapid Fire Friday, Andy and Jo answer questions submitted by the listeners.

How to Set and Achieve Goals: Step 4

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Jo go over step 4 of setting and achieving goals.

RFF: Adapting to Change, Dealing With Unwanted Emotions, Finding Confidence to Leave a Toxic Relationship

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rapid Fire Friday, Andy and Jo answer questions submitted by the listeners.

How to Set and Achieve Goals: Step 3

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Jo go over step 3 of setting and achieving goals.

Setting the Right Expectations When Working Out

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy and Cody talk about how they got started in the gym and why you should healthy expectations when beginnin...

How To Set and Achieve Goals: Step 2

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Norse Mentality, Andy & Jo go over step 2 of setting and achieving goals.

RFF: Getting Back on Track, Ending Relationships, Fixing Bad Habits

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Rapid Fire Friday, Andy and Jo answer questions submitted by the listeners.