Trainer's Talks with Donavan

The interview heard around the world

"Drop down and give me 10!" with Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning, plus I talk about my reaction to the Meghan and Harry Interview with Oprah. 

A firefighter, pilates instructor, power lifter in one

Jacqi Almond sits down for an in depth conversation on the growth she had as a trainer this past year and she starts off the podcast with "Drop down and Give me 10" 

 

 

Brothers Keeping it Real (ft. Darien Almond)

My Guest is my funny and opinionated younger brother. We discuss Dave Chappelle getting his show back, our favorite NBA players to watch, and how to talk white people about racism in today's America. 

 

 

Rise to the occasion (Guest: Kelsey Cox)

Kelsey Cox is the founder of Rise Cycle Co in Northern California and an expert on aesthetic medicine. We talk about her growing fitness business, skin care must haves and balancing family life with career aspirations.

 

Before our talk I break down the mentality tip needed to achieve better diet adherence 

”Lessons from Loses”

I had an interesting conversation with local rap artist "Peltz the Prodigy." We talk about his latest solo album Lessons from Loses, and we get into a debate on the best hip hop artist to workout too. 

 

I start the podcast talking about the type of training I'm throwing into my workout program. 

 

 

What does self love look like?

This podcast I sit down with one of the best trainers in Northern California Tara Henricksen and co-founder of Calistoga Fit. She discuss her struggle with alcohol and what it took to overcome it this past year. Lessons upon lessons are in this podcast. 

Investor, winery owner, and fortune 100 executive Duane Hoff

I first discuss the current landscape of fitness from home vs. fitness at a gym. 

Duane is an investor, fitness enthusiast and the Proprietor of Fantesca Estate and Winery. We talk about his business career, his family, his fitness routine and the future of human longevity through his work as an investor.

"THE SYSTEM AND TOOLS TO SUCCESS" PART 3 AND 4

We are kicking off this episode with my thoughts on the riots on the capitol building before we continue with Trainer's Talks with Rob Morrow Business Coach. We developed a 4 part series that will give you a mental edge in looking at tough times aka pandemic life or big changes in your life. Here is Part 3 AND 4

PART 2 ( REALITY CHECK)

We are kicking off this episode with my thoughts on the riots on the capitol building before we continue with Trainer's Talks with Rob Morrow Business Coach. We developed a 4 part series that will give you a mental edge in looking at tough times aka pandemic life or big changes in your life. Here is Part 2

 

Season 2 opener: Health and Wellness 360 Part 1:

We are kicking off Season 2 Trainer's Talks with Rob Morrow Business Coach. We developed a 4 part series that will give you a mental edge in looking at tough times aka pandemic life or big changes in your life. Here is Part 1

 

If you are interested in connecting with Rob here is his website. http://inflection-point.org/

 

The visual of this interview is on Calistoga Fit's youtube page along with several other past interviews