It didn't take long for Brian Morris to get hooked on competing. With that said, he's also learned to keep the rest of life in focus. Tune in and listen to a man with a great outlook on life and the fitness world.

Chanel shows that even though thing don't always play out the way you expect or would like them to there is always something to take from these experiences. Chanel has shifted her focus over the years to create more of an impact for others in their own fitness journey. From the very beginning, Chanel has always pushed the limit and her new Y3T training split is no different.

Ariel Alberto aka Cutz, is a coach that stands out from the pack. Under his skilled eye, many of his athletes have graced the Olympia stage. Ariel's life has had it's ups and downs and he shares how his second chance showed him things needed to change. Ariel shares an immense amount of helpful nutrition and training info in this episode of the podcast.

Lauren Irick returns to the podcast to discuss her highly successful year of competing. Reaching Olympia is a goal in itself and taking home 3rd callouts in her very first appearance is something to be extremely proud of.

Karlee is far from reaching her full potential as a 19 year old top ranked NPC bikini competitor. She placed 3rd at her very first national show missing her pro card by only one spot. If there was ever someone to keep an eye on as an up and coming competitor, Karlee is it!

After experiencing the darkest years of his life, Joseph struggled to share his story because of the embarrassment his poor decisions brought him. It took some serious time but Joseph realized that sharing his struggles could actually prove very beneficial for others.

Jessie Schiefer has quickly risen to the top ranks of the IFBB as a bikini competitor. Her journey is strongly rooted in developing and maintaining strong relationships and she shows how beneficial this can be to growth. As a FitBody Fusion team member, Jessie has her eyes set on the 2017 Olympia stage and it seems quite likely this vision will come to fruition.

Emily has a positivity that would brighten anyones day. Her philosophy and knowledge on fitness and bodybuilding is immense and her journey creates a strong backbone and explains who she is and WHY she does what she does. Emily was just recently a part of the bodybuilding.com spokesmodel search which she discusses in the episode along with plenty of other useful information.

Cori Baker is an IFFB Bikini Olympian with an incredible story and all around philosophy on life. Her tagline "From 208 to Olympia" speaks for itself. CoriFit.com is her website where you can finds loads of helpful tools. Tune in and be taken along her journey.

Jake has an extensive amount of experience on stage. He competed in the 2015 Olympia in Men's Physique but has also tried his hand in the classic division. The loss of his brother was an extremely transformative event in his life and his recent win at the Sac Pro was in his honor. This Bodybuilding.com athlete is full of knowledge for competitors in all stages of their journey.

Ariel has been surrounded by the bodybuilding world her entire life. After turning pro at age 17 she became the youngest pro ever. This came at the end of high school and stepping away from the stage for a while became a huge revelation for her. Ariel competes in the fitness division and just recently stepped on the 2016 Olympia stage. A bright future is ahead in all aspects of her life!

A update from your CPR Podcast host Joseph Sheehey. The feeling of not being where you thought or wanted to be is real and can return. Don't ignore it, make the change.

Trevor Beck is the CEO of fitness apparel company Local Athletix. Being a entrepreneur was never a decision. It was and continues to be just the way he lives his life. Local Athletix will always stand out as a brand focused on creating an impact. A company that grows and is able to employ friends and family. Visit www.localathletix.com and use code JOE15 to receive a special discount from CPR.

As Jami stepped on the Olympia stage for the second time, her external appearance was a polar opposite of the internal diminishing health. The metabolic damage she experienced took the help of several specialist over several years to recover from. Out of the darkness came the establishment of FitBodyFusion. A team dedicated to creating sustainable fit lifestyles. Tune in and learn from a truly knowledgeable guest!

Racquel Symons is a 19 year IFBB bikini pro that overcame an eating disorder. While overcoming her eating disorder her eyes were opened to the competing industry and she was instantly hooked.

Jared Goodrich turned heads at the 2016 Men's Physique Olympia. Many would agree his conditioning played a huge factor in his presence. Jared started competing when he decided it was time to get in the best shape of his life. Little did he know he'd be at the top of the game very quickly.

Courtney is the true definition of transparency. She has stepped on stage 4 times and within this journey has learned a great deal about herself. Courtney defies the usual belief that macros makes all things easy. Her time off from the stage has included her deleting My Fitness Pal and finding a true balance outside of the gym.

Ashley returns to the podcast to discuss her journey from Jr USA's to her IFBB Pro status and overall win at North Americans.

The first time Taylor stepped on a national level NPC stage she turned pro! What an amazing accomplishment but so deserved. The quick loss of her father this year to cancer was an event that has heavily transformed Taylor and made her realize what truly is important in life. Taylor has a great approach on to still living life while being in competition prep.

Emily Hayden is no newbie when it comes to stepping on stage. From living out of her car and working three jobs to now becoming an IFBB bikini pro, Emily has been on quite a journey. She is someone who finds the good in all situations and shows that with hard work and perseverance anything is possible. Emily has a strong presence in several social media avenues and along with her presence comes a clear purpose that she shares in her episode.

Santi Aragon is a seasoned bodybuilder compared to many in the social media fitness world. Santi owns Paragon where he offers posing and diet. If you are looking for someone that is highly skilled in showing off the hard earned physique Santi is the guy. With a wealth of experience he is someone you can learn a great deal from. After turning pro as a welterweight bodybuilder Santi went through an intense gaining phase to compete in 212 and then ended up going to classic physique where he then...

Monica Ellis became interested in health and fitness at a young age and this has proved very beneficial in her journey to the woman she has become today. After an expensive year of competing and getting married Monica, found herself overeating as she thought she was doing something beneficial to get her ready for the pro stage. It took nearly 6 months for her to lose the 20 extra pounds she had gained and she shares the knowledge regarding off season with a proper approach. Monica also shares...

The CPR podcast was created to share stories and be a place for people to turn to to realize they are not alone in their struggles. There are countless resources out there for training, nutrition and contest prep but the thing that needs to be trained first and foremost is your mind. Joseph Sheehey shares more from his time of depression and recognition of what his bad decisions could have led to.

Mike Lee NSL Pro Physique athlete has used the loss of his father to type II diabetes to fuel his motivation to change. After gaining a lot of weight after leaving the military Mike first found running. He lost a lot of weight running but also lost the muscle. He then found bodybuilding as the course he wanted to take to maintain his health and fitness. Joining a gym for the first time in his 30's, Mike shows it's never too late to change and pursue your dreams.

Linda Illerstam lost her mother to breast cancer when she was 16 years old. This event has played a huge role in the woman she has become today. In addition to this, Linda had an unhealthy relationship with exercising, but Linda has found herself through competing and taking a new approach to fitness. The likes of Optimum Nutrition have discovered Linda's story and brought her on board to create a lasting impact in the industry. In addition to her fitness career, Linda is a social worker and...