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The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast (Formerly The Key Nutrition Podcast)

NLP681 - Choosing Growth over Comfort: Hard Truths on Change with Trevor Kochever

The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast (Formerly The Key Nutrition Podcast)

Brad Jensen

Health & Fitness, Weightloss, Motivation, Mindset, Food, Nutritionadvice, Fitness, Muscle, Gym, Nutrition, Musclebuilding, Mealprep, Keynutrition

4.9766 Ratings

🗓️ 10 June 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I sit down with my best friend, Trevor Cochever, for a real, raw, and wide-ranging conversation. If you missed Trevor’s story of overcoming drug addiction and rebuilding his life, we’ll link that in the show notes—it’s a powerful listen. But today, we pivot from the past and dive straight into the tough realities and powerful breakthroughs that come from major life changes, breakups, and the relentless pursuit of self-improvement. We talk about what it looks like to stop settling for mediocrity, trade comfort for growth, and the real value of investing in yourself—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Trevor and I open up about sacrificing comfort for what really matters, the dangers of living on autopilot, and how to move from just wanting a better life to truly valuing and prioritizing it. We share stories about overcoming setbacks, navigating fear, and the inner work needed to break old patterns—plus, we cover everything from snoring and health hacks to business investments, parenting, and protecting what’s precious.

There’s plenty of humor, hard truths, and practical tools to help you get unstuck and onto your next level—whatever that looks like for you. If you’re ready to stop settling, find deeper fulfillment, and surround yourself with the right people, tune in and let’s get after it.

 

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Episode Timestamps

  1. 00:00:00 – Brad Jensen kicks off the show, introduces Trevor Cochever, and reminisces about Trevor’s last appearance and personal story.

  2. 00:01:39 – Trevor reveals being on the brink of a breakup during his last episode and discusses the challenges and emotions involved.

  3. 00:04:48 – The duo dives into a humorous discussion about snoring, sharing personal stories and observations.

  4. 00:06:09 – Exploring sleep apnea, mouth taping, and nighttime routines for better quality sleep.

  5. 00:08:26 – Brad announces open enrollment for the Next Level Experience and emphasizes the pain of settling for mediocrity.

  6. 00:12:14 – Trevor speaks about referring a friend (Cass) to the program and reflects on personal growth through community and guidance.

  7. 00:15:51 – Conversation shifts to investing in self-improvement, stepping out of comfort zones, and the value of pushing through fear.

  8. 00:19:42 – Brad reflects on moments of comfort versus long-term complacency, using spa days and former sports fandom as examples.

  9. 00:25:19 – Discussion on prioritizing values, presence with family, and how healing and personal priorities shift over time.

  10. 00:28:06 – Trevor shares how habits like meditation, journaling, and the gym became true values, not just wishes.

  11. 00:39:36 – Brad and Trevor discuss balancing physical fitness with inner work, warning against making outward appearance the sole source of self-worth.

  12. 00:47:34 – Brad plays a Chris Williamson clip on sacrificing lifestyle for money, sparking a deep dive on the “bar stool upside down” principle.

Transcript

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0:00.0

What's up, everybody? This is Brad Jensen and you are listening to The Next Level podcast.

0:27.1

Welcome back to another episode of the next level health and fitness podcast, your tips and tools to help you get to your next level.

0:31.7

I'm joined in studio by my best friend, Trevor Cachever, second time on the show.

0:35.2

This is kind of an interview slash conversation slash guest host.

0:37.0

It's a lot of slashes there Trevor thanks for coming out

0:38.9

yeah appreciate it man thanks for having me always grateful to be here um yeah Trevor's on last year

0:46.3

is that all so i was two years ago no last year last year last year and shared a story we'll link that episode in the in the show notes

0:57.4

you guys want to hear more about Trevor's story of um drug addiction prison um and eventually

1:05.7

getting sober so um and it's like three three guests I've had on recently that like drug addiction.

1:14.9

It's just been a wave of it.

1:16.3

But anyways, that's not what we're talking about today.

1:18.6

Um, but if you guys are interested in hearing Trevor's whole story, you know,

1:21.3

what's interesting was you came on and I don't know, I'm, I mean, I'm just going to share

1:25.3

it because I share a little too much on this podcast anyways, apparently.

1:27.9

But you came on and, like, we're like in the moment, like, about to go through a breakthrough,

1:36.4

like almost starting the breakup, right?

1:39.3

Oh, yeah.

1:40.2

Exactly.

1:40.8

That was when I was leaving my ex.

1:42.8

Yeah, and I kind of knew that but I was like I didn't

1:45.4

know how much you like so you weren't kind of a funky spot and you showed up really good

1:49.4

man that's those kind of things you like I think you knew you were going to do it and you

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