PAC Talk with Pieter Vodden

From Tracking to Trusting: A 9-Month Body Composition Check-In with Emylee Vodden

Welcome back — this is a new kind of conversation for us. Real check-ins with real Pharos members and coaching clients, no script, just an honest look at where they actua

“Got the Zoomies? Two Bare-Minimum Ways to Get Present”

“Got the Zoomies? Two Bare-Minimum Ways to Get Present”  Meditation didn’t click for Emylee until she realized she wasn’t supposed to solve anything—only “sit with it,”

Peptides Explained: BPC-157, GLP-1s, NAD+ and the Wild West of Sourcing with Vincent Ronquillo

Peptides are everywhere right now — BPC-157, the Wolverine Stack, GLP-1s, NAD+, MOTS-C, GHK-Cu. You've probably heard at least one of them by now. So what are they actual

Preventing ACL Injuries, Raising the Next Generation & Balancing It All with Dr. Sofi, PT & Gym Owner

Five years ago Dr. Sofi first joined Pac Talk. A lot has changed since — for her business, her body, and for Piet too. This episode is a full catch-up covering three big

Boxing, Bodybuilding and evolution in the Pharosphere with Graham Jenkins

Seven years ago, Graham Jenkins walked into Pharos Echo Park a month before COVID hit. Today he's the head boxing coach, about to step into a head coach role at the club

One Week After ACL Reconstruction: The Unfiltered Recovery Report

One Week After ACL Reconstruction: The Unfiltered Recovery Report | PAC Talk Podcast with Pieter Vodden No script. No filter. Just an honest breakdown of what week one a

Strava World Records, Rebirth in an Avalanche and leadership in the Pharosphere with Josh Phillips

Piet sits down with Josh Phillips — GM of Pharos Idyllwild and Pharos Palm Springs — for one of the most wide-ranging conversations in Pac Talk history. Five years in the

Your Diagnosis Doesn't Define You — It Just Changes the Plan with Emylee Vodden

Your Diagnosis Doesn't Define You — It Just Changes the Plan Have you ever been told to “just rest” after an injury… only to feel like you were being asked to stop being

Don’t Set Yourself Up to Fail. Listen to This First with Emylee Vodden

Have you ever left an appointment, seminar, or coaching session completely inspired… only to find yourself slipping back into old habits within days? This week, I share

Why You're Working Harder But Not Seeing Results: The Built to Last Webinar Recap YOU Need to Watch

If you've ever thought: "I don't feel like myself." "I shouldn't be this tired." "Why am I working so hard for so little return?" this episode is for you. In this we

The Guy You Call When the Apocalypse Happens: Military, Movement & Longevity with Andy McKenzie

If the apocalypse happens tomorrow and Piet gets one phone call, it's going to Andy McKenzie. Ex-British military, parachute regiment veteran, rehabilitation specialist,

Your Morning Routine Should Start the Night Before

your morning routine should start the night before” If your mornings feel rushed and stressful, this episode will show you how a few minutes of preparation the night bef

From Overwhelm to Momentum: My Simple System for Getting More Done With Less Effort

From Overwhelm to Momentum: My Simple System for Getting More Done With Less Effort In this mini episode, Emylee shares the simple framework she uses to turn overwhelm i

The Science Behind the Most Popular Recovery Peptides BPC-157, TB-500 & the Wolverine Stack: with Vincent Ronquillo

In Part 2 of our peptide series, Piet sits down again with Vincent Ronquillo — biology researcher, CrossFit athlete and co-founder of Z-Peptides and Pharmazine — to break

🚨 We’re giving away a $3,000 90-Day 1on1 coaching program with Pieter and Emylee! 🚨

🚨 We’re giving away a $3,000 90-Day 1on1 coaching program with Pieter and Emylee! 🚨 After decades in the fitness industry, we realized something: What used to get peopl

Pressure Cuts Diamonds—but only if you know what to do under pressure

Pressure cuts diamonds—but only if you know what to do under pressure. In this episode, I break down the 3-step framework I use when stress, fear, and panic start to tak

What Are Peptides and Are They Safe? Everything You Need to Know Before You Start ft. Vincent Ronquillo | Pac Talk Ep. 1

Peptides are everywhere right now — but most people have no idea what they actually are, where they come from, or whether they're safe. In this first episode of a four-pa

Pac Talk Mini Ep: Take This Small Action Today—You Don’t Know Who Needs It

I woke up this morning to an email I didn't expect. A Pharos member named Shannon had sent out a newsletter to his entire list — unprompted, unasked — praising the Repair

She Lost 10 Inches Off Her Waist in One Year — And She's Just Getting Started T'ara Smith

T'ara has been part of the Pharos community for years — powerlifting meets, Limitless Challenges, stops and starts. But it wasn't until she did the Pharos Accelerator in

Training Smart After Years of Training Hard: Max's Journey to His Best Body at 40

Max has been a Pharos member since 2018. He's done every program, won the Limitless Challenge, and spent years lifting heavy. He's also spent the better part of 15 years