What if an injury didn’t end your progress, but made you stronger than ever? In this episode, Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, and Ryan Stevens sit down with Coach Nikki Donovan, former psychologist turned CrossFit and strength coach, who has spent over a decade overcoming major injuries while guiding high performers through their own recoveries. With experience on both sides of the process, Nikki shares how to adapt training, protect performance, and maintain momentum when setbacks hit.They break down the champion’s approach to overcoming both the physical limitations and mental roadblocks that injuries create. From reframing goals to stacking small wins, you’ll learn how elite performers turn adversity into opportunity and come back stronger, physically and mentally. Whether you’re recovering from a surgery or a minor tweak, these principles will help you maintain your edge and protect your identity as a high performer.Chapters (00:00) Introduction (04:12) Why Injuries Impact High Performers Differently(09:00) Adapting Training to Stay in the Game(14:04) Overcoming the Fear of Re-Injury(19:04) Building Confidence Through Progressive Recovery(25:26) Milestones & Small Wins That Drive Momentum(30:38) Avoiding the Pitfalls of Rushing Back Too Soon(36:02) Shifting Identity & Turning Setbacks Into GrowthTo learn more about Supra Human programs: https://www.suprahuman.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careersResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.
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#86: Weekend Warriors
Are you perfect from Monday to Thursday… then the weekend hits, and all your progress disappears? In this episode, Ben Olliver, Ryan Stevens, and Dr. Taylor Waters break down the “weekend warrior” mindset that keeps people stuck. From reward-based thinking to associating fun with overconsumption, they reveal why 43% of your week can account for 90% of your results, and how to flip weekends from your biggest setback into your biggest advantage. Learn how elite performers manage structure, mindset, and flexibility so weekends work for them, not against them.Chapters (00:00) Introduction(04:17) Why Structure Breaks Down on Fridays(10:42) Why Weekends Undo So Much Progress(14:34) Aligning Expectations With Behavior(20:31) The Magnitude of a Single Cheat Meal(28:16) Tactical Calorie Planning for Weekends(33:51) Experienced vs. Beginner Strategies(36:34) Building an Identity That Supports GoalsWhat’s one weekend habit you know is holding you back? Let us know in the comments! To learn more about Supra Human programs: https://www.suprahuman.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careershttps://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.
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#85: Wearable Trackers
Could your fitness tracker be the unseen reason you're plateauing? In this episode, Dr. Taylor Waters, Ben Olliver, and Ryan Stevens break down what to track, what to ignore, and how fitness wearables either fuel elite performance or quietly hold you back. Covering HRV, resting heart rate, steps, calories, and sleep data, they reveal the essential metrics that actually drive change and the common ways people let the numbers control their behavior instead of guiding it.Chapters (00:00) Introduction (03:08) Using Data to Drive Behavior Change (06:11) Track for Consistency Not Precision (08:56) When Wearables Become a Mental Crutch (13:16) The Most Inaccurate Metric (15:47) The Three Metrics That Actually Matter (19:53) Mental Busyness vs. Physical Activity (25:13) When to Ignore the Data and Trust Your Body To learn more about Supra Human programs: https://www.suprahuman.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careersResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.
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#84: How To Spot A Bullshit Coach
Are you following your trainer's plan, hitting every workout, and still seeing no progress? It’s not your effort that’s the problem. In this episode, Dr. Taylor Waters, Ben Olliver, and Ryan Stevens expose cookie-cutter programs, buzzword traps, and the most common red flags unqualified fitness coaches tend to display. If you're choosing a new trainer or questioning your current one, this episode breaks down the key questions to ask and what real, results-driven coaching should actually look like.Chapters (00:00) Introduction (03:46) Red Flags In Online Coaching Culture (08:21) Looking Ripped Doesn’t Make You A Good Coach (14:48) Signs That Your Coach Is Not A Good Fit(23:02) What Real Onboarding And Feedback Looks Like (30:09) Overcomplicating Coaching To Sound Smart (33:56) Green Flags Of An Actually Good Coach (37:07) The Reality Of Coaching VS. What Social Media Shows (42:01) Holding Coaches To A Higher Standard To learn more about Supra Human programs: https://www.suprahuman.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careersResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.
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#83: Mastering Patience In Fitness
If you're serious about progress in the gym or in your career, strategic discipline might be the biggest competitive edge you're overlooking. In this episode of the Supra Human podcast, Dr. Taylor Waters, Ben Olliver, and Ryan Stevens break down why high performers self-sabotage by chasing quick fixes in fitness, nutrition, and personal development. Using S&P 500 analogies, Hormozi psychology, and real-life gym stories, they expose how long-term consistency above all else, creates elite-level results. If you find yourself program-hopping or diet-crashing, this is the episode your future self needs.Chapters:(0:00) Introduction(2:20) Consistency Over Time (4:48) Social Media Lies And The Expectation Trap(7:56) How Simplicity Beats Optimization In Training(15:00) Quick Fixes, Trends, And Why They Fail(19:08) Emotional Control And Long-Term Decision Making(23:59) Motivation Through Habits And Micro Wins(35:09) Patience Is The Ultimate High Performer SkillTo learn more about Supra Human programs: https://www.suprahuman.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprahumanofficialInterested in joining the team? We are always looking for high performers to join our mission to achieve elite level performance in fitness, nutrition and mindset. View our current career opportunities: https://www.suprahuman.com/careersResults may vary depending on your condition, starting weight, and commitment to the program.
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