The S.C.A.L. Method Podcast: Elevate your Health, Mind, and Soul
The S.C.A.L. Method Podcast began as a vision to inspire transformation—not just in fitness, but in every aspect of life. Created by Coach Evan, founder of the “Say CHEESE and LIFT!” brand, the podcast was born from a deep desire to help people unlock their potential and thrive.
Each episode of the podcast blends practical advice, engaging stories, and actionable steps to help listeners elevate their fitness, mindset, and overall well-being. With topics ranging from workout strategies to overcoming personal challenges, the podcast is a trusted guide for anyone seeking meaningful growth.
"I Almost Didn't Make It." Coach Erica Part 1"
In the latest episode, Coach Erica joins as the first guest to share her powerful story. In part one of this two-part conversation, she opens up about her journey living with autoimmune disease and the many challenges that come with it. With honesty, vulnerability, and a touch of humor from Coach Evan, this episode is a raw and inspiring look at resilience, strength, and the power of sharing your story.
Timestamps:
(00:04:00): “We met in a Walmart”… How Coach Evan and Coach Erica first crossed paths
(00:10:51): Immune Thrombocytopenic Pupura diagnosis…and the beginning of Erica’s health journey
"Maintain Balance (Tips for Success in Life and After – Part 3)"
In this episode, Coach Evan shares his journey from relentless ambition to a balanced, purpose-driven life. He explores how true leadership comes from aligning your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Learn practical strategies for managing stress, avoiding burnout, and turning ambition into lasting impact.
Timestamps:
(00:02:53): Fake "Alpha"… Coach Evan continues his success story.
(00:13:40): Maintain Balance… How balance leads to true success.
“Build Good Character! (Tips for Success in Life and After – Part 2)”
In this episode, Coach Evan continues his success journey, sharing personal experiences and lessons learned along the way. He then explores the crucial role of building good character—what it means, why it matters, and how it directly impacts long-term success.
Timestamps:
(00:06:28): The Pitbull… Coach Evan continues his success story.
(00:25:03): Build Good Character… How strong character leads to success.
“Find Purpose…(Tips for Success in Life and After pt. 1)”
In this episode, Coach Evan kicks off a powerful discussion on the top three keys to success in life—and afterlife. He starts with the most important tip: finding your purpose. Evan shares his personal journey, explains why purpose is the foundation of lasting success, and breaks down how to discover and align with yours.
Timestamps:
(00:03:45): Not My Success… Coach Evan’s story.
(00:22:45): For Success, Find Purpose. Why purpose is the key to achieving success.
“A Strong and Healthy Body”
In part three of the S.C.A.L. Method, Coach Evan dives into the importance of a strong, healthy body and how it connects to the mind, heart, and soul. But first, he explores the benefits of working out with friends!
Timestamps:
(00:07:05): Grab a Workout Buddy! The benefits of training with friends.
(00:25:05): Body. Mind. Heart. Why a strong body matters.
(00:44:20): Body and Soul. The deeper connection between physical and spiritual health.
“Find Your Fitness Yoda”
In this first episode of the new year, Coach Evan shares his love for sprinting, why it benefits all ages, and how to start safely. He then breaks down the key traits of great trainers and coaches before closing with a powerful parable that guides the studio.
Timestamps:
(00:07:11) Warmup: Sprinting for All! Why sprinting is great at any age.
(00:50:00) Working Sets: Good Trainers & Coaches Have This! The qualities that set them apart.
(01:15:35) Cooldown: On the Studio Wall, Above the Window – The parable of the talents and its impact.
“Inflamed”
In this festive and concise episode, Coach Evan dives into the topic of inflammation—what it is, how it works, and whether it's always bad. He breaks down the biological processes behind it and answers your burning questions. The episode kicks off with a Quick Tip on fueling your workouts with proper nutrition and supplementation to maximize recovery and performance.
Timestamps:
(00:08:29): Don’t Gas Out! Fueling and recovery nutrition for workouts.
(00:23:18): Some Truths on Inflammation: Let’s nerd out on the science.
“Thick Back City!”
Coach Evan shares how to build a strong, functional, and impressive back, highlighting his favorite back-day exercises and the power of progressive overload for strength and growth. In the Quick Tip, he explains how progressive overload applies beyond workouts to transform your life. Finally, he explores how leaders can use incentives to inspire meaningful change.
Timestamps:
(00:04:59): I Command You to Grow! Progressive overload FTW!
(00:34:55): Dreaming of a Big Back: Favorite back day exercises.
(01:03:20): Throw In an Incentive: Incentivizing for behavioral change.
“Sick Nasty Pumps!”
Coach Evan flips the script from restricting blood flow to boosting it—why increased circulation is key for your fitness goals and overall health. For the Quick Tip, he explores the balance between enjoying your workouts and deliberately pushing through discomfort to grow. To wrap things up, Evan unpacks the concept of using punishment as a tool for behavioral change—when and how it can be effective.
Timestamps:
(00:09:20): Enjoy it! Then don’t: Tips for starting fitness training.
(00:18:37): Blood Flow Gainzzzzz! The benefits of increased circulation.
(00:48:03): Punish With Purpose: Using punishment as a behavioral change tool.
“Restrict Blood Flow? Say What?”
In this episode, Coach Evan explores the fascinating world of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training—why you might want to restrict blood flow during workouts and how it can supercharge your fitness journey. For the Quick Tip, he breaks down the benefits of offset loading training and how to incorporate it into your routine. Finally, Evan shares his favorite productivity hacks to help you stay focused and efficient.
Timestamps:
(00:10:57): Offset It Off! All about offset training.
(00:22:05): Rehab to Ripped: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training.
(00:40:34): Productively Productive: Tips to stay productive.
“The Secret Supplement”
In this episode, Coach Evan breaks down why creatine is a must-have for your health and wellness goals. Learn what it is, how it works, and bust a few common myths along the way. For the Quick Tip, he goes back to basics with a detailed rundown on resistance training. Finally, Evan tackles a tough but essential topic: forgiveness—why it’s so challenging and how it can transform your life.
Timestamps:
(00:11:10): Resistance Training FTW! Back to basics.
(00:28:25): Creatine: The most studied supplement and why you need it.
(00:48:02): Forgive: The power and challenge of forgiveness.
“A Sound Mind”
In this episode, Coach Evan dives into the second pillar of the S.C.A.L. Method: a sound mind. What is it, why is it essential, and how can you cultivate it? For the Quick Tip, he highlights the importance of play for adults and its role in overall well-being. This episode wraps up with a single random topic: the critical thinking crisis—why it's vital for personal growth, society, and future generations.
Timestamps:
(00:11:41): Get Out and Play! The importance of play for adults.
(00:27:38): Perceive. Judge. Decide. A sound mind.
(00:48:40): The Critical Thinking Crisis.
“For My Sons aka The Man Show”
In this episode, Coach Evan shares a heartfelt message for his boys, exploring what it means to be a masculine man and a biblical masculine man. He dives into the importance of testosterone, its role in men’s health, and how to boost low levels. For the randomness, Evan reviews an intriguing book on muscular Christianity and discusses the dangers of persuasive technology.
Timestamps:
(00:02:34): Get Your "T" Up!: All about testosterone.
(00:24:21): For My Sons: What is a masculine man?
(01:04:30): Muscular Christianity: A book review.
(01:16:40): Persuasive Tech: The tech that's working against us.
“The ‘Other’ Health Stuff Pt. 2”
In this follow-up, Evan highlights the benefits of cold plunges, oxygen therapy, red light therapy, and weighted vest workouts. He shares his golf challenge and explores the curious world of pro cuddlers.
Timestamps:
(00:02:00): Get Your Weighted Vest: Benefits of weighted vest training.
(00:13:00): The Plunge, Some Air, & Some Lights: Exploring cold plunges, oxygen therapy, and red light therapy.
(00:54:14): I Stink at Golf: The value of challenging yourself.
(01:10:54): Pro Cuddlers!?: What is a professional cuddler, and what does it mean?
“The ‘Other’ Health Stuff Pt. 1”
In part one of two, Evan discusses sauna benefits, exercising backwards, Starbucks’ new CEO, and why the podcast avoids politics.
Timestamps:
(00:02:34): Put it in Reverse: Exercising backwards.
(00:13:21): Make it Hot: All about the sauna.
(00:45:27): Starbucks Opened the Vault: Starbucks’ new CEO.
(01:00:14): I'm Not Trying to Get Political: Staying politics-free.
Mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Myron Golden
“Endure”
In this episode, Coach Evan shares how to build endurance the S.C.A.L. Method way, applying it to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. He also examines the value of BCAAs, offers a reminder to stay optimistic, and reflects on legacy, purpose, and lessons from fatherhood.
Timestamps:
(00:01:35): BCAAs: Junk or Nah?
(00:18:34): 4 Arenas of Endurance.
(00:50:00): Remain optimistic.
(00:59:41): Legacy and fatherhood.
“Caps, Boulders, Sarah Connor Shoulders!”
In this episode, Coach Evan shares his favorite shoulder exercises to help you build strong, well-rounded delts. He discusses his meditation practice for focus and balance, reintroduces himself, and dives into the thought-provoking idea of empathy being weaponized in modern society.
Timestamps:
(00:01:35): Meditation practice.
(00:09:48): Favorite shoulder exercises.
(00:34:51): Reintroduction.
(00:41:35): Empathy has been weaponized!
“The Easiest But Hardest Way to Growth”
Coach Evan breaks down the difference between effort and intensity, providing insights to help you maximize your training. He then explores the concept of "strategic discomfort"—why getting uncomfortable is key to personal growth. To wrap up the episode, Evan shares a story about a traffic light experience and dives into his passion for bodybuilding.
Timestamps:
(00:01:35): Effort vs. Intensity.
(00:13:20): Strategic Discomfort.
(00:30:03): Rules vs. Principles.
(00:43:35): My Love of Bodybuilding.
“A Relaxed Heart”
In this episode Coach Evan explores the concept of "training in seasons," offering fresh ideas to keep your fitness routine dynamic. He explains a key element of the S.C.A.L. Method—"a sound heart." To wrap things up, Evan discusses the path to Christianity and shares his take on the Caitlin Clark drama.
Timestamps:
(00:01:32): Training in seasons.
(00:12:27): A sound heart.
(00:42:06): From atheism to Christianity.
(00:56:23): Caitlin Clark drama.
“The Immovable Object”
In this episode, Coach Evan shares tips for better sleep, explores the benefits of isometric exercises, and discusses how the Bible and your environment impact success.
Timestamps:
(00:00:53): Optimizing your sleep.
(00:09:17): All about isometrics.
(00:34:06): A fresh take on the Bible.
(00:38:43): How environment shapes performance.
“More Than Sets & Reps”
In the first episode of the S.C.A.L. Method Podcast, Coach Evan introduces the S.C.A.L. Method—a holistic approach to fitness and well-being. He shares its origins, core principles, and how it can transform your lifestyle.
Timestamps:
Quick Tip (00:01:00): Podcast format overview.
Main Topic (00:04:29): The S.C.A.L. Method explained.
Randomness 1 (00:30:03): Thoughts on 'Red Pill' ideologies.
Randomness 2 (00:45:36): Exploring the concept of 'cheating death.'
