Choose Hard with Cody McBroom
Built For Those Who Choose Effort Over Ease. Choose Hard is the podcast for people who refuse average. Host Cody McBroom—a leader who’s lived it, built it, and teaches it—provides unfiltered insights, science-backed coaching, and values-driven strategies to help you build your body, sharpen your mind, and lead with purpose in a world that softens standards. ⠀⠀ So if you're ready to earn a stronger body and a more successful life—without taking shortcuts— this is your podcast.
Episodes
In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom and Tailored Coaching Method’s Coach Kyle team up for another listener Q&A, tackling some of the most common (and controversial) questions in fitness and nutrition. From programming strongman-style training like farmer’s carries and sandbag work, to breaking down whether weight loss goals should focus on total weight or body fat percentage, this conversation delivers both...
In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Andy McCloy, owner of BCI in Alabama and a respected leader in the strength and conditioning world. Andy has been building a successful gym for decades, and in this conversation he shares what separates world-class gyms and coaches from those that fail within a few years.
Cody and Andy dive into the core principles of long-term business success, the importance o...
In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom shares the 5 mindset shifts that have accelerated his personal and professional growth over the past two years.
From reframing comparison, to separating advice from opinions, to realizing that nothing is truly “intuitive” but instead requires intentional action—these shifts have created more clarity, productivity, and fulfillment in every area of life.
Cody unpacks each lesson ...
In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Garrett Unclebach—former Navy SEAL turned leadership coach—to talk about purpose, identity, and the principles that create lasting success.
Garrett shares his powerful journey from the intensity of special operations to guiding others in personal development and culture-building. He unpacks how vision, values, and beliefs shape identity, why discipline without p...
In this special episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom teams up with Coach Kyle for a wide-ranging, unfiltered Q&A session covering fitness, mindset, and the hard lessons learned along the way.
Together, they tackle:
- Their own current “Choose Hard” battles and the paradigm shift shaping their mindsets
- The one book everyone should read for personal growth
- A childhood lesson that shaped their success (and why today’s ...
In this raw and vulnerable episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Nick Love, Head Trainer at Tailored Coaching Method and the coach behind Cody’s own training programs. For the first time, Cody opens up about the personal health struggles he’s faced over the last 6–12 months—including injuries, sleep issues, caffeine dependence, and fatigue—and how they’ve impacted his performance, health, and mindset.
Toget...
In this special Q&A episode, Cody McBroom is joined by one of Tailored Coaching Method’s coaches, Kyle Johnson, to answer your biggest fitness and mindset questions.
Together, they break down the biggest mental mistakes people make in their fitness journey, the one lesson every client should learn on Day 1, and how to tap into the “gear” you didn’t know you had in the gym.
Cody also shares who inspires him most, powerful stories ...
In this raw and revealing episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Tailored Coaching Method’s Director of Coaching, Arielle DeYampert, who knows him better than most people in his life, for a live, unfiltered studio conversation that pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a business, lead a team, and stay emotionally grounded through it all.
Arielle flips the script—asking Cody the deep, uncom...
In this powerhouse episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Jason Khalipa—CrossFit Games Champion, entrepreneur, and author—to explore the intersections of fitness, fatherhood, and personal growth.
Jason shares his journey from competitive athlete to successful business owner, opening up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, parenting through adversity, and the life lessons that come from consistently choo...
What good is control, discipline, or belief—if you don’t respect the person you’re becoming?
In the final episode of this 4-part series on personal development, Cody McBroom breaks down the science of self-respect—what it really means, why it matters more than people realize, and how to build it from the inside out.
Backed by research and real-world strategies, you’ll learn:
- Why self-respect is the foundation of long-term success
- T...
What separates those who believe they can from those who always second-guess themselves? It’s not talent—it’s self-belief, and it’s trainable.
In this third part of The Science of Self-Transformation, Cody McBroom dives deep into the neuroscience of self-belief—revealing how your brain rewires based on action, feedback, and mindset.
Drawing from cutting-edge research in neuroscience and psychology, you’ll learn:
📌How self-affirmation...
In this transformational episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with world-renowned psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Robi Sonderegger for a masterclass on raising resilient, identity-driven, and emotionally intelligent children.
Dr. Robi unpacks the psychology of child development, the science of fatherhood, and the foundational pillars every parent needs to raise confident, purpose-filled kids in today’s wo...
In this powerful episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Cody Bobay, founder of SoulCon and author of the new 365-day devotional, SoulCon Warrior. Together, they explore what it means to live as a faith-driven man with purpose, discipline, and courage in today’s world.
Cody Bobay shares the personal experiences that inspired his book—from seasons of mental health battles and personal growth to the pursuit of ...
Self-discipline isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. In this science-backed episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom breaks down the psychology and neuroscience behind self-discipline, explaining how your brain physically rewires based on your habits, and how anyone can develop stronger focus, willpower, and follow-through with the right strategies.
Backed by cutting-edge research, Cody teaches you:
- Ho...
In this episode, Cody McBroom sits down with Rich Diviney, retired Navy SEAL Commander and bestselling author of The Attributes and Masters of Uncertainty, for a deep and tactical conversation on mental resilience, elite performance, and thriving in high-stress environments.
With 20+ years in the SEAL Teams, 13 deployments, and a legacy of helping operators sharpen their mental and emotional edge, Rich shares insights on:
- What trul...
Self-control isn’t just about saying “no” to temptation—it’s a skill you can train, rewire, and improve for life. In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom breaks down the science behind self-control, revealing how your brain, environment, and daily choices shape your ability to stay focused, make better decisions, and follow through on your goals.
Inside the episode, you’ll learn:
- Why self-control is a stronger pred...
In this episode, Cody McBroom introduces his unique training methodology called Performance Bodybuilding—a style of training designed to help you move like an athlete while building the physique of your dreams.
This isn't your typical "bro split." Performance Bodybuilding fuses strength, function, and aesthetics into one smart, strategic system. Cody walks you through the philosophy behind the model, the “Sprint, Lift, Pump, Run” st...
In this powerful episode, Cody McBroom sits down with Cody Jefferson—former pastor turned elite performance coach—to unpack what it truly means to lead as a modern Christian man.
Cody Jefferson shares his personal story of walking away from the pulpit to build a life and business rooted in faith, family, and freedom. Together, they explore the identity crisis many men face today, the rise of burnout in leadership, and the cultural ...
In this powerful and direct episode, Cody McBroom breaks down the 5 unshakable rules of fatherhood every man should live by if he wants to become the leader, protector, and role model his family truly needs. Being a father isn’t just about being present—it’s about being intentional.
These 5 rules redefine what it means to be a dad, a husband, and a man of purpose:
Be the example for the marriage you want your children to have.
Be ...
This episode of the podcast is a featured interview that Choose Hard host Cody McBroom did for his good friends Justin Cross and Adam Niall of the Earn it All Podcast. Here’s a breakdown of the interview, from their point of view:
“I wasn’t born disciplined—I built it.” Cody McBroom’s story is one of grit, purpose, and proving the world wrong. From being an overweight teenager to running a multi-figure fitness business, Cody has tur...
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