What’s up UOFA listeners? Joining Lance today we have AJ Mihrzad, author of the best selling books,  “Mastering Your Inner Game” and “The Mind-Body Solution: Train Your Brain for Permanent Weight Loss.” He is also a recent addition into the Personal Trainer Hall of Fame, AJ’s writing has also been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, The Huffington Post, Men’s Fitness, Thrive Global and Bodybuilding.com. AJ and Lance discuss finding gratitude within adversity and practicing mindfulness to stay grounded during difficult times. The correlation between trauma and weight is explored as AJ shares his life story of hardships and addiction.

🥇WHAT IS ONE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM ADVERSITY🥇

AJ answers with, “When one door closes, another one opens.”

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: 

• [00:12:14] Adversity is a Gift
• [00:14:16] Staying Grounded
• [00:18:00] Correlation Between Trauma and Weight
• [00:31:08] Standing Up After Rock Bottom
• [00:45:13] Mind-Body Principal & Trauma

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2. Find AJ on his website

3. Grab your own copy of AJ’s best selling books, Mastering Your Inner Game & The Mind-Body Solution

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About University of Adversity Podcast

Learn how to shift your perspective on adversity by understanding that although adversity may feel like your worst enemy, it is actually your greatest ally. My mission is to connect with unique and inspiring individuals and showcase their journey and what they have gone through in order to become successful in their lives. Tune in three times a week with Lance Essihos for your gold-filled lesson of inspiration, resilience, and bravery. Don’t forget to subscribe!