Hey, this is Michael Caz, and on this podcast, I explore ways of living a more whole-hearted

and fulfilling life.

I believe in the saying that what is most personal is most universal.

On this podcast, you will hear personal stories of struggle and challenge, and what I and

my guests have learned from those experiences.

You will hear ideas and concepts that expand your mind on topics like personal development,

health, adventure, and sex and relationships.

Above all, my intention is to bring a depth of conversation and stories to connect more

with my guests and with you.

Hey, and welcome back.

This week's guest is Carl Powelly.

Carl was one of the original CrossFit Gymnastics experts.

He is the author of the book Free Style, and I originally started following Carl in

about 2011 just watching his YouTube videos and following him on social media.

And over the years, I've really grown to respect Carl not so much for what he's teaching

on the movement side, although that is, I think he's doing that in a very unique way.

But what I've really admired about Carl was really his voice and his ability to be genuine

and be authentic in such a public setting.

I've always thought he's a really courageous person for putting out different ideas and

just different things that he believes so bluntly and out there in the world.

And that's one of the big reasons that I reached out to him.

If you've listened to this show for any amount of time, you probably recognize that I kind

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