Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

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

August 25, 2025 75 mins

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.

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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    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...

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    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 ...

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    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...

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    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...

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    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...

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    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...

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    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 ...

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    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:

    1. Be the example for the marriage you want your children to have.

    2. Be ...

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    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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    In this value-packed episode, Cody McBroom blends life-changing wisdom with practical coaching insight, sharing powerful quotes that challenge your mindset and deepen your personal growth. Alongside these reflections, he answers pressing listener questions about fitness, coaching, and sustainable fat loss.

    Quotes and reflections include:

    • “No amount of guilt can solve the past, and no amount of anxiety can change the future.”

    • “Some...

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    In this powerful episode, Cody McBroom sits down with Jay Campbell—renowned hormone and peptide expert—to break down the science and real-world application of peptides for healing, fat loss, muscle growth, anti-aging, and overall performance.

    Jay dives deep into:

    • What peptides actually are and how they work in the body

    • The rise of GLP-1s like Semaglutide for weight loss

    • Peptides like BPC-157 for rapid injury recovery and joint heal...

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    If you’re stuck in the same place, craving a change but unsure where to start — this episode gives you the exact roadmap.

    Cody McBroom breaks down his powerful C.H.A.N.G.E. framework, a 6-step system to create sustainable, meaningful transformation in any area of your life: fitness, mindset, business, or relationships.


    C.H.A.N.G.E. stands for:

    Choose — What do you really want to change?

    Honor — Acknowledge the difficulty and your com...

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    In this powerhouse interview, Cody McBroom sits down with Dan Martell—serial entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author of Buy Back Your Time—to unpack the frameworks, philosophies, and systems that helped him go from foster care and jail to building multiple 8- and 9-figure businesses.

    Dan shares his full timeline, from being locked up at 15 to founding SaaS Academy (the #1 coaching company for SaaS founders) and launching Mart...

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    In this Q&A episode, Cody McBroom answers your top fitness, coaching, and business questions with real-world insight and science-backed perspective.

    From the psychology of rewarding coaching clients to the one supplement Cody would take for the rest of his life, this episode is packed with practical advice, personal reflections, and expert-level breakdowns.

    You’ll learn:

    • Whether rewarding clients improves success or hinders in...

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