The One Percent

In this episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into one of the most foundational aspects of personal growth: personal responsibility. He introduces a practical Five Pillar Framework to help you take ownership of your life and decisions. From developing awareness to aligning your actions with integrity, this framework offers a clear roadmap for building mental toughness and self-leadership. In the Resilience Roulette segment, Chris tackles poor time management—how it holds you back and what to do about it. If you're ready to stop blaming and start building, this one's for you. 🕒 Timestamps: (00:34) Introducing the Daily Gains topic, personal responsibility (06:19) The Five Pillar Framework for personal responsibility (06:50) Pillar #1: Awareness (08:41) Pillar #2: Ownership (14:06) Pillar #3: Action (14:55) Pillar #4: Learning (16:21) Pillar #5: Integrity (19:18) Resilience Roulette segment on poor time management To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

In this episode of The One Percent, Chris and Kiley tackle a crucial topic: the problem with mental health today. They kick things off with a "What's Hot and What's Not" segment on therapy, then dive deep into why mental health is getting worse despite more awareness and resources than ever before. From comparing mental health to the obesity epidemic to examining how our modern environment is impacting our well-being, this conversation is raw, real, and eye-opening. The 1% Challenge: Journal for 1 week—track your thoughts, emotions, and habits to build self-awareness and clarity. 🕒 Timestamps: (00:00) What's Hot and What's Not segment on therapy (03:00) Introducing today's topic, the problem with mental health today (14:00) The comparison of obesity and mental health (19:00) The state of the world we're living in today (42:00) The 1% Challenge, journal for 1 week To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

On today's episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into the phrase, "Strength is never a weakness." He explores how developing physical strength impacts far more than your workouts—it's a tool for building resilience in everyday life. From managing insulin resistance and improving posture, to keeping up with your kids, handling workplace stress, and overcoming poor self-image, Chris breaks down why getting stronger physically can make you stronger mentally and emotionally. In the Resilience Roulette segment, the wheel lands on perfectionism—and Chris shares how to overcome the paralyzing need to be flawless so you can keep moving forward. 🕒 Timestamps: (01:00) Introducing today's topic, how strength can help you in everyday life, not just int he gym (02:00) Insulin resistant individuals (03:00) Posture issues (04:00) Keeping up with your kids (05:00) Body fat issues (06:00) Poor self image (07:00) Overload at work (09:00) Delayed gratification To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

On this episode of The One Percent, Chris and Kiley discuss what it really takes to cultivate the life you want. After kicking things off with a "What's Hot and What's Not" segment on breathwork, they explore how to get clear on your vision, set aligned goals, and track your progress without getting stuck in perfectionism. They also emphasize the importance of staying flexible and open to change as you evolve. We've included a workbook with the steps required to cultivate your dream life. Download the workbook here. The episode wraps with a powerful 1% Challenge: commit to a daily breathing exercise or dive into The Breath Book, available on our website. Small steps, big shifts—start building the life you truly want. 🕒 Timestamps: (00:00) What's Hot and What's Not segment on breathwork  (06:00) Introducing today's topic, cultivating the life that you want (15:00) Getting clear on what you really want and setting goals that align with your vision (25:00) The importance of measuring and tracking your progress (35:00) Stay adaptable and open to change (45:00) The 1% Challenge segment, do a daily breathing exercise or read The Breath Book, found on our website Download The Breath Book here. To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

In today's episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into the powerful connection between strength training and weight loss. He breaks down five compelling reasons why lifting weights is essential for shedding fat and keeping it off. From boosting your resting metabolic rate to preserving muscle while dieting, Chris explains how strength training transforms your body and mindset. He also discusses improved insulin sensitivity and why fat loss is really about body composition, not just the number on the scale. In the Resilience Roulette segment, Chris tackles the fear of change—and how embracing discomfort leads to growth. Tune in and take the next step in your fitness journey, one rep at a time. 🕒 Timestamps: (01:00) Introducing the topic, the correlation between strength training and weight loss (02:00) Resting metabolic rate and burning calories during recovery (04:00) Strength training prevents muscle loss during dieting (05:00) Strength training improves insulin sensitivity  (06:00) When we diet, we're working towards a change in body composition (08:00) Resilience Roulette segment on the fear of change To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

In this episode of The One Percent, Chris and Kiley get into the often-overlooked yet critical topic of rest and recovery. They kick things off with a What's Hot and What's Not segment featuring a hot-button trend: cold plunging. Then they explore the importance of rest—not as an excuse to avoid challenge, but as a tool for building resilience. They unpack the common misconception that rest means eliminating all stress, discuss the danger of rewarding yourself for things that don't warrant it, and introduce the concept of active recovery. The episode wraps with this week's 1% Challenge: implement one recovery strategy that supports your physical, mental, or emotional wellbeing. 🕒 Timestamps: (00:00) What's Hot and What's Not segment on cold plunging (10:00) Introducing today's topic, rest and recovery (15:00) The misconception that rest and recovery means zero stress (20:00) Rewarding yourself for things you shouldn't  (25:00) Discussing active recovery (28:00) The 1% Challenge, implement one recovery strategy this week To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

In this episode of The Daily Gains, Chris discusses a powerful distinction: pressure vs. pain. He begins by defining the difference between these two and why it matters. Chris shares a personal weightlifting example that brings the concept to life—illustrating how pressure can drive growth while pain can signal the need for change. He then explores how recognizing and responding appropriately to pressure and pain can transform not only your workouts but your entire life. To wrap up, the Resilience Roulette wheel lands on discipline and consistency—two essential tools for building strength in the face of both pressure and pain. Tune in and make your gains today. 🕒 Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing the topic, pressure vs. pain (05:00) Chris' example of pressure vs. pain while weightlifting (10:00) How understanding pressure and pain will transform your life (17:00) Resilience Roulette segment on discipline and consistency To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

In this episode of The One Percent, Chris and Kiley take a fresh approach to habit formation—by breaking it down through the lens of the scientific method. They kick things off with a "What's Hot and What's Not" segment on manifestation and whether it holds up under scrutiny. Then, they explore how applying a systematic, experimental mindset can help you build and refine habits that actually stick. Kiley shares a personal example of using the scientific method to tweak a daily routine, and together they unpack why this logical process is such a powerful tool for long-term change. They wrap up the episode by talking about the deep connection between habit-building, discipline, and future success. Your 1% Challenge this week? Pick one habit and run it through the scientific method—hypothesize, test, reflect, repeat. This episode is a must-listen for high performers who are tired of trial-and-error and ready to approach growth with intentional experimentation. 🕒 Timestamps: (01:00) What's Hot and What's Not segment on manifestation (06:00) Introducing today's topic, approaching habits with the scientific method (12:00) Kiley shares an example by using the scientific method (22:00) Why the scientific method is helpful when it comes to forming habits (33:00) Why habit forming and discipline is helpful for you long term (46:00) The 1% Challenge, apply the scientific method to one habit in your life To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

In this episode of The Daily Gains, Chris breaks down the concept of time management through the lens of your 168-hour week. He challenges the common excuse, "I don't have time for that," and reveals how to take ownership of your schedule by getting clear on your non-negotiables—like eating, sleeping, and working—and building intentional habits around them. Chris explains the importance of aligning your time with your values and goals to maximize progress and minimize regret. Listen in to learn more! 🕒 Timestamps: (01:00) Introducing the main topic, time management and 168 hours per week (03:00) How to effectively manage 168 hours per week (07:00) Telling yourself, "I don't have time for that" (13:00) The non-negotiables like eating, sleeping, and working (18:00) Why intentional action and habits are important  (22:00) Resilience roulette segment, the fear of failure To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

On this week's episode of The One Percent, Chris and Kiley tackle a hard truth: most of us are lying to ourselves—especially when it comes to our nutrition and health habits. From justifying poor choices to living in denial about what's really serving us, this episode is a call to get honest and raise the standard. In the What's Hot and What's Not segment, they dive into the buzz around Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications—are they hot or not? Then they dig into why self-deception is so common, how the "I deserve this" mindset can sabotage your goals, and what it really means to be honest with yourself. They wrap up with the 1% Challenge, inviting you to apply the RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) scale to your daily activities—because small shifts create big wins. 🕒 Timestamps: (01:00) What's Hot and What's Not segment, Ozempic and GLP-1's (05:00) Introducing the main topic, not lying to ourselves (15:00) Telling yourself you "deserve" something (26:00) Be honest with yourself (38:00) The 1% Challenge segment, use the RPE scale To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

Welcome to the very first episode of The Daily Gains with Chris Ewing! In this debut episode, Chris dives into the real meaning of consistency—what it is, what it isn't, and why so many high performers get it wrong. If you're striving for small daily wins that compound into something great, this episode sets the tone for what's to come. Tune in, level up, and start your day with a gain. 🕒 Timestamps: (01:00) What is consistency? (05:00) Does consistency mean 100%? (15:00) Having a vision behind the process (17:00) Resilience Roulette segment, Comparison  To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

Welcome to the very first episode of The One Percent! Formerly known as Redefining Resilience, this show is all about helping high performers make small shifts for big wins—one percent at a time. In this kickoff episode, Chris and Kiley break down what The One Percent really means, introduce the new episode formats, and dive into this week's "What's Hot and What's Not" segment by debating whether political conversations are heating up or burning out. Plus, they're challenging you to a 1% shift: limit social media use for one week. Are you in? 🕒 Timestamps: (01:00) What's Hot and What's Not segment, the political divide (06:00) What is The One Percent? (22:00) Show flow for The One Percent (23:00) The 1% Challenge, limit social media To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

In the final episode of Redefining Resilience, Chris and Kiley take a moment to reflect on the powerful role of Collaboration—the last of the six domains of resilience. They recap each domain—Vision, Composure, Reasoning, Health, Tenacity, and Collaboration—highlighting key takeaways and lessons learned throughout the series. But that's not all. Chris and Kiley also reveal an exciting new chapter for the show: a rebrand and a refresh. Say hello to The One Percent—a podcast about small shifts, big wins, and redefining resilience for high performers, one percent at a time. Tune in to hear about the two new episode styles you can expect going forward, and how this next evolution of the podcast will continue to inspire growth, grit, and greatness. To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

In this week's episode of Redefining Resilience, Chris and Kiley dive into the DISC personality assessment—an insightful tool that helps individuals and teams better understand themselves and each other. As part of the Collaboration domain, they explore how knowing your DISC style can improve communication, build trust, and create stronger connections both personally and professionally. Whether you're new to DISC or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers practical insights on how personality awareness enhances collaboration. 🕒 Timestamps: 01:10 The history of DISC 02:14 How Odyssey Resilience uses DISC when coaching 05:55 D, Dominance 11:27 I, Influence 16:13 S, Steadiness 21:53 C, Conscientiousness  28:52 How the personalities can be similar and overlap To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email. 

In this episode of Redefining Resilience, Chris and Kiley chat about neuron mirroring—a phenomenon that plays a major role in human connection, empathy, and behavior. Tune in as they break down: 🧠 What is neuron mirroring? 💡 How is neuron mirroring helpful in everyday life and relationships? ⚠️ What are the downsides of neuron mirroring, and how can we become more aware of them? 📍 Real-life examples to help you recognize it in action Whether you're leading a team, raising kids, or trying to understand your own emotional responses, this conversation will help you develop a deeper awareness of how your brain is constantly syncing with the people around you—and how you can use that insight to build resilience. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:32 What is neuron mirroring? 01:56 How is neuron mirroring helpful? 05:12 What is the downside of neuron mirroring? 12:11 Real life examples of neuron mirroring To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.