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This podcast is all about how to activate the tools within you to stay inspired both within your game and when you're away from it. I talk with athletes, coaches, olympians, olympic champions, and entrepreneurs, I and pick their brain on what tools they use for success and inspiration within their game as well as in their everyday life.

Within The Game Aaron Wexler

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 109 Ratings

This podcast is all about how to activate the tools within you to stay inspired both within your game and when you're away from it. I talk with athletes, coaches, olympians, olympic champions, and entrepreneurs, I and pick their brain on what tools they use for success and inspiration within their game as well as in their everyday life.

    The Power of Nutritious Snacking! Dr. Juan Salinas Talks Pnuff Crunch & Shark Tank Success

    The Power of Nutritious Snacking! Dr. Juan Salinas Talks Pnuff Crunch & Shark Tank Success

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    Intro/outro music by: Jumbo is Dr.ama @jumboisdr.ama
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    Episode 82 features Dr. Juan Salinas! Dr. Juan a sports nutritionist with a Ph.D. from Rutgers in Food Science with over 25 years in the food & snack space having worked for companies like Kraft, nabisco, & nestle. He’s a former competitive natural bodybuilder, as well as a former member of the Honduran national swim team. He’s the owner and CEO of perfect life nutrition, a company that created Pnuff Crunch, a plant based nutritious crunchy peanut puff snack. In 2020, Dr Juan appeared on Shark Tank and got a deal with Mark Cuban for Pnuff Crunch.

    IG: @pnuffcrunch
    Website: Pnuff.com

    Dr. Juan on Shark Tank! https://youtu.be/wp45o5i7zhE?si=vhdpxjOLTcfnVGYg

    In this episode we discuss:
    Inspired athlete and inspired entrepreneurs Sports nutrition Creating a new productNutritious Snacking vs. Healthy SnackingComplete ProteinPeanut Allergen awarenessShark Tank experienceTips for Building ConfidenceTips for building negotiation powerFulfillment

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Craig Levinson - How To Stay Heart-Based as You Build a Personal Brand

    Craig Levinson - How To Stay Heart-Based as You Build a Personal Brand

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    Episode 81 features Craig Levinson! Craig is a former pro basketball player who now manages other athletes, influencers and celebrities. He is the founder of global agency CL Talent, he is a dot connector, brand builder, and the manager and trainer for pro wrestler and mixed martial artist, Zion Clark.

    IG: @craig.levinson
    Website: www.cltalent.net


    In This Episode We Discuss:
    Inspired Living Inspired Athlete South Africa to New Zealand to San Diego through basketball Cal state San Marcos Injury going up on a dunk Rehab tips Health and wellness tips. Getting cut Holistic health What’s the difference between a winning mindset and champion mindset? Identity: From athlete to Inspired Entrepreneur & Connector.confidence Leadership. Inspired leadershipBeing Heart based - Creating genuine connection Spirituality/law of attraction Becoming a trainer and manager Managing Zion Clark Managing other athletes/people/creators/brandsWhats the future of attraction based marketing?For athletes: how do you know when you need representation?Social media. It’s a content driven marketplace Personal Branding How do you find fulfillment?

    • 49 min
    London Wijay - Skipped Senior Year of High School to Start for USC Volleyball as an Outside Hitter

    London Wijay - Skipped Senior Year of High School to Start for USC Volleyball as an Outside Hitter

    Buy “The Inspired Athlete” 📖 here: https://amzn.to/3COPbJD
    Download "The Inspired Athlete” Audiobook 🎧 on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1
    Check out my 🎸 on Spotify! https://spoti.fi/45BhzvT
    Intro music by: Jumbo is Dr.ama @jumboisdr.ama
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    **Comment below what inspires you from this episode
    Follow us and REACH out on Instagram: @withinthegamepodcast

    Episode 80 features London Wijay! London is one of the current starting outside hitters for USC’s volleyball team. She skipped her senior year of high school to join the team at USC after dominating in high school and club, including back to back CIF championships with Bishop Alemany and a national championship with Munciana VBC 18u. She is also the Co-founder of Barbarik, a clothing line that is all about expressing one’s alter ego.

    IG: @londonwijay
    Barbarik Clothing:https://barbarik.com/

    In This Episode We Discuss:
    Mentality & Mindset: No fear mindset, winning mindset, champion mindsetConfidenceThat switch No FOPO!EQ. Having a visionMindfulness training. The flowDifference between confidence and arrogance Mental healthDealing with StressFinding balance of business, school, volleyball, and social lifeBeing on a path towards mastery Who do you get inspiration from?Outside of vb where do you get inspiration?NIL? Social media - how does it play a role for you and how do you manage it? Creating your own brand. Barbarik brand. Alter ego Starting a business. Spirituality? Fulfillment, what does it mean to you?

    • 1 hr 7 min
    John Speraw - The Art of Inspired Coaching

    John Speraw - The Art of Inspired Coaching

    Buy “The Inspired Athlete” 📖 here: https://amzn.to/3COPbJD
    Download "The Inspired Athlete” Audiobook 🎧 on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1
    Check out my 🎸 on Spotify! https://spoti.fi/45BhzvT
    Intro music by: Jumbo is Dr.ama @jumboisdr.ama
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    **Comment below what inspires you from this episode
    Follow us and REACH out on Instagram: @withinthegamepodcast

    Episode 79 features John Speraw! John Speraw is head men's volleyball coach for the US National Team who just qualified for the 2024 olympics, and UCLA, who just won the NCAA Championship this year! Coach Speraw has won a total of 9 National Championships and was the first individual to win an NCAA Men's Volleyball championship as a head coach, an assistant coach, and as a player. He was also one of my assistant coaches when I was a player at UCLA.
    IG: @coachsperaw
    https://www.johnsperaw.com/

    In This Episode We Discuss:
    Inspired living/inspired athlete The pursuit of mastery. Comparison syndrome! Being process oriented rather than outcome orientedChampion Mindset/Winning MindsetPersonal growth. How does personal growth play a role in building a culture of excellence?Qualifying for the Olympics with Team USAWinning the NCAA Championship with UCLAPositive self talk Inspired Leadership - the enthusiastic transfer of belief. Making quick decisions ConfidenceMindfulness Training & visualizationSports Psychology & EQDealing with FOPO. Fear of other people's opinions Being a performer vs. being a craftsman how are they relatablecreativity

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Darin Olien - How to Protect Yourself Against Fatal Conveniences With Simple Changes

    Darin Olien - How to Protect Yourself Against Fatal Conveniences With Simple Changes

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    Episode 78 features Darin Olien! Darin is an author, podcast host, superfood hunter, and an overall wellness expert. He is the creator of “shakeology,” a healthy shake for the company Beachbody. He is a "superfoods" expert, and co-host and producer of Emmy winning Netflix docu-series Down to Earth with Zac Efron.
    His books include:
    Fatal Conveniences: “The toxic products and harmful habits that are making you sick and the simple changes that will save your health.”
    Superlife: “The 5 simple fixes that will make you healthy fit & eternally awesome”
    Website: www.darinolien.com/
    IG: @darinolien
    Podcast: https://darinolien.com/podcasts/
    Thank you to our Sponsors!
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    In This Episode we Discuss:
    Inspired LivingInspired AthleteWhat is a fatal convenience?Awareness about the harmful chemicals that are constantly around usStress responses to cell phone radiation exposure How to Optimize Your Environment Becoming SuperhumanEMF Radiation, Wifi Exposure, & Bluetooth ConcernWater bottles: Glass Vs. PlasticDrinking Water solutions: DistillationPFOAS - the forever chemicalMicrowaves. Are they safe? Don't Mix plastics in your microwave!Electrolytes & Amino AcidsThe Power of Spirulina

    • 1 hr 7 min
    JW Ross - How To "Feel Free" Without Alcohol

    JW Ross - How To "Feel Free" Without Alcohol

    Buy “The Inspired Athlete” 📖 here: https://amzn.to/3COPbJDDownload "The Inspired Athlete” Audiobook 🎧 on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1Listen to Aaron Wexler 🎸 on Spotify! https://spoti.fi/45BhzvTIntro music by: Jumbo is Dr.ama @jumboisdr.amaFollow us on Instagram: @withinthegamepodcast
    Episode 77 features JW Ross - JW is an innovator and entrepreneur with an oil and gas background who is the founder of new plant based herbal supplement Feel Free.
    Website: www.botanictonics.com
    Instagram: @botanictonics

    Thank you to our Sponsors!
    -Botanic Tonics - Feel Free Social Tonic https://botanictonics.com/ (use code: WTG40)
    -StretchLyfe in Manhattan Beach - https://www.stretchlyfe.com/ (Mention Within The Game --Podcast for 50% off your first visit!)
    -Chico Bag - https://www.chicobag.com/ (Use Code: WithinTheGame)

    In This Episode we Discuss:
    How JW found early success JW's story involving Alcohol - hitting rock bottom, and the moment of the beautiful mind What is Feel Free?Botanicals - Kava, Lions Mane, What are the effects of each?Benefits! Feeling. Heart opener Focus/Energy/lowers anxiety Vs. coffee/sports drinks Burning fat/gaining muscleSleep BenefitsUse over time Athletes. Pro and college Official tonic of FSU, Texas Athletics Finding the flow FDA compliance LAWSUITAssistance with Alcohol and drugs dependency Wins and Challenges as an entrepreneur successFulfilment

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
109 Ratings

109 Ratings

Terry Yoffe ,

Passionate and Purposeful

Aaron Wexler is passionate about Within the Game as a metaphor for being and staying inspired on all levels. His podcast gives folks a taste of an athlete's life and more importantly, what inspires them and how we all can take a page from Being Inspired and motivated and living our best lives. Thank you Aaron for your message.

oliviadelly11 ,

Podcast Review

Within The Game by Aaron Wexler is an inspirational, motivational podcast that is a MUST listen for all athletes. Learning about becoming an inspired athlete changes an athletes ability to perform. Aaron is inspiringly dedication and passionate about his work, and his passion rubs off on his audience.

Erik G. Allen ,

Superb!

Aaron is such a great dude and an amazing host. As a fellow podcaster, this podcast is a favorite to turn on. Great conversations, great stories, great tips and tricks to level up each day! Would HIGHL RECOMMEND this show!

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