Ritual Podcast

This week on the podcast we do a fun lil Q&A! A big thank you to everyone that took a minute out of their day to submit questions, we got some great questions, from insightful to entertaining. We hope you enjoy it, and we look forward to hearing what else you guys want to know next time! . Ritualapparel.co . #SBTR

On this episode, not only are we bringing on another strong and interesting person, we are announcing our newest Ritual Athlete Inez Carrasquillo ( @dyinfetus ) . I had such a great time speaking with Inez. She is probably one of the most fun, upbeat, and positive people I’ve met through powerlifting. Oddly enough, Ritual has been at every meet Inez has competed in and its always a pleasure watching her do her insanely strong thing. We talk about everything from her relationship with her coach Matt Blannkenburger, her progression through powerlifting, PED’s and her being mother. We also talk a little bit about her newest strength sports venture! . We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Inez to the podcast and the Ritual team! Give her a follow and watch someone who is driven to be the best. . Ritualapparel.co . #SBTR

On this week’s podcast we spend a little bit of time covering some of what all you lovely Ritual lovers can expect from the upcoming Black Friday Drop. Mark your calendars, set your alarms, do what you gotta do, but don’t come crying to us if you miss out on this stuff, because it is GOOD, and it’s going to go fast. Fair warning.

This week we are welcoming Travis Roberts owner of Obsidian Ammonia to the podcast. . We talk about his business, how he got started and his mission to solve problems for the community through his company. We also discuss his transition into being a full time entrepreneur and how he’s looking to grow his venture in the future. Travis is a really nice guy, fun to talk to and his process is incredibly DIY and very inspiring. There is undoubtably something to take from Travis and his drive. . Ritualapparel.co . #SBTR

This week we spend some time discussing some favorite energy drink flavors, Tim’s terrifying driving, and we pick winners for the giveaway contest. . We get into a discussion about how vital it is to strive for personal accountability in our lives and in our training, and how ultimately our progress is our own responsibility, not anyone else’s. . The Ritual Podcast is available on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Ritualapparel.co . #SBTR

This week we have a slightly different format for the weekend episode. Tim Ritual takes the reins solo style to discuss how we tend to get caught up in the little things. . Most of us are guilty in over analyzing insignificant factors. The important thing is to learn to identify them and to always ask ourselves why we allow them to impact us. Tim gets into this and how it plays its roll in our lives both in and out of the gym. . #SBTR Ritualapparel.co

This week we spend some time talking about some of the mistakes we personally made when we were newer to powerlifting, and we discuss the things we wish we could change if we could go back and give ourselves advice based on what we know now. . We also get into the topic of DIY culture and mindset, and how valuable it is to success, and the importance of learning to rely on yourself to make things happen. . ritualapparel.co #SBTR

We’re chatting about werewolves, horror movies (good, weird, and cheesy), and running into wild alligators. Just one of the many perks of living in Florida. . We follow up on some previous conversation and get into some parallels we see between powerlifting and the music scene, and how extreme attitudes about our passions, whether it be music or strength sports, can sometimes hinder new growth. We also spend some time discussing trying to find balance between work and our personal lives and our hobbies/passions. . ritualapparel.co #SBTR

Roller Dogs > Dogma . We just got back from a week on the road and we’ve got lots to talk about! We recap our trip and our time at the USPA Power Surge meet this past weekend. It was an awesome time with the Ritual team and lots of old and new friends. . We also get into discussion about inconsistent judging in powerlifting, and how striving to push the standard of judging at meets is so vital to the sport. Along with that, we spend some time talking about how detrimental it can be to fall into dogmatic thinking regarding training, and the all too common problem of lifters being close-minded in their pursuit of strength. . #SBTR

This week we are joined by our newest Ritual Athlete Craig Foster . Craig is strong as hell and there is always something to be learned from someone performing at the highest level of their sport. We laugh, we get into all things involving his lifting, training environment, and what it took for him to get to where he is now. . Give this episode a listen and get to know an incredibly strong and genuine person. . The podcast is available on all your favorite streaming platforms. . #SBTR

We jump into a discussion about the early days of Ritual, and how the people around Tim and Molli perceived their growth and success. We talk about why some people are so uncomfortable with seeing other people prosper, and the similarities/differences between subcultures like the music scene and powerlifting. . We also get into an important conversation about utilizing aggression in our training, talking about how being angry and full of rage doesn’t always do as much good as people tend to think it does. . After all, if you can’t control your own emotions, then how are you going to control a bar loaded with hundreds of pounds? . Ritualapparel.co

This week we are joined by the very strong Seth and Meana Albersworth . Seth and Meana are both extremely strong and extremely passionate individuals, and to be completely honest they’re two of my favorite people in powerlifting. They are very devoted to educating the community and the delineation of good and helpful information, as well as being incredibly accomplished lifters themselves. We get into their powerlifting careers and training history, their current training, education, their future and their newest venture Activated Performance. . Seth and Meana provide some unique observations about how people get better, coaching, and genetics. Their experience alone as lifters makes this podcast valuable. The fact that they’re so educated, passionate, and analytical is honestly just a pleasant bonus. . Check out this podcast, do a little learning and share it with someone who needs it. . The podcast is available on all your favorite streaming platforms. . #SBTR

Episode 111: Tune in this week to Molli, Tim, and Emery talking about Tim’s terrible jokes, Florida’s terrible elderly drivers, and what podcasting and social media might look like in the future. . We get into our training and discuss how Molli’s meet prep is going, and the importance of balancing setting goals for ourselves and holding ourselves to a high standard, yet keeping our expectations healthy and productive.. . #SBTR

This week we have Marcus Leoni . Marcus is an elite powerlifter, a fellow coffee enthusiast, and the owner of multiple businesses. We talk about everything from powerlifting and PEDs, to owning a business and mental health. This episode was so much damn fun to do. Marcus is very knowledgeable in his pursuits and he tops it all off with being a genuinely nice and compassionate guy. He comes across as someone who is purely focused on his goals and who lets very little disrupt his pursuit of them. It’s inspiring to hear, especially coming from someone as thoughtful and analytical as Marcus. . As always thank you for listening. The past few weeks of the podcast have been some of best performing episodes of all time. We appreciate the support. Keep listening, keep sharing, and we will do our best to keep providing you guys with great content! . #SBTR

Episode 109: We’re bracing ourselves for the impending crab/bird apocalypse this week, and talking about jacked superheroes, last week’s Season 10 drop, and The Showdown meet that went on this past weekend. . We get into a discussion about our own training, and the importance of building consistent habits in our technique and how we setup for our lifts, rather than constantly changing up too many variables in a search for a “magic fix” to our lifting. . #SBTR

Episode 108: This week we had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Lindsay Gray, aka @lindsayloves2lift. . We talk about why cats are terrified of her, her lifting, numbers and what got her into the sport of powerlifting, along with what motivates her to keep pushing herself to be better. Not only is she strong physically on the platform, she’s a mother of two daughters. Listening to Lindsay talk about the strength and energy it’s taken to raise a daughter with a disability is incredible, and it really puts into perspective just how fortunate most of us are, and how much we take for granted in our lives. . Her perspective on things meant a lot to us, and we sincerely hope you’ll listen for yourselves. . #SBTR

Episode 107: This week we get into a variety of topics. Rock of Love with Brett Michaels and reality tv, @tim_ritual’s new career as a roast master, how much badass work @molliawilliams puts into making all of Ritual’s custom pieces turn into reality, and @emery_mullen’s weekend trip up to Norfolk, VA to coach a client at the @uspapower  Shark City Classic at @sharkcitybarbell.   We talk about the importance of good meet day handling, and mistakes lifters tend to make with attempt selection. We also discuss the practice of visualization and how vital it is to be as prepared as possible both mentally and physically. This all translates into skills that are applicable to both powerlifting and other areas of life, in how we respond to less than ideal situations, on and off the platform.   #SBTR

This week we are joined by Jordan Wong . This podcast has been a long time coming and I’m insanely stoked we got to do it in person. Jordan is hilarious, he’s a coach, a personal trainer, a father, and honestly just a really cool person. Jordan talks a lot about his personal struggles with mindset, his powerlifting career, and how he aims to improve himself. Jordan is incredibly accountable to himself but whats cool about this podcast is, he wasn’t always like that. He talks about his struggles, and what helped him get where he is now. . Give this podcast a listen. It’s funny, and it’s more than valuable. . Ritualapparel.co #SBTR

Tune in and listen to @tim_ritual, @molliawilliams, and @emery_mullen talk about Go-Kart racing, Tim ruining a little kid’s day, what we would do if we only had one week to live, and lizard people.   We get into the topic of powerlifting federations and current trends, some of the things we’d like to see happen in the sport going forward, and the ever-elusive dream of powerlifting going mainstream. #SBTR Ritualapparel.co

This week on the podcast we are getting to know our newest athlete Beth Lovatt . Beth is freaking strong so of course we get into that but we also talk heavily about how her lifestyle revolves around powerlifting and how she got where she is. We talk a lot about the feeling of acceptance coming into the powerlifting community, tattoos, struggling with body image, and how it feels to be at the level she is now. I had an insanely good time talking with Beth, getting the perspective of someone so far away who loves the same thing we do is incredibly valuable and relatable. We are so excited to have Beth on the team and even more excited for you guys to have this podcast to listen to and learn more about her. . #SBTR RITUALAPPAREL.CO