Episodes

Jan. 24, 2024

Tips and Strategies for your First Ultramarathon – My Big Lessons!!!

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. Inside this Episode I share my top tips and lessons to help you prepare for your first Ultramarathon. Check it out! If you haven’t yet be sure to...
Jan. 10, 2024

When I discovered this my Jiu Jitsu Improved Faster

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. Inside this Episode I share 3 ways to get better at Jiu Jitsu Faster. Because that is all we really want right?! Listen in to learn more! If you...
Jan. 5, 2024

Every one sets Goals but doesn’t ACTUALLY Change – How not to be that person in 2024

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. This Episode is a bit of a rant. Reason why. Most people are not going to be any different at the end of this year than they are currently. If y...
Jan. 5, 2024

Creating Excellence as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach – My Interview from Elbows Tight Podcast

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. This Episode we Discuss: -Creating Excellence as a Coach -The Perfect Recipe for a well round BJJ Curriculum -My Evolution as a Coach -What it ...
Dec. 7, 2023

The Evolution of Virtuous Grappling w/Virtuous Media Coordinator and BJJ Purple Belt Keegan Worthington

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. This Episode we dive into how we do things at Virtuous Grappling. We dive into the Virtuous Grappling Curriculum, Our Class Structure, How we Stru...
April 6, 2023

2023 Mill Town Marathon RECAP

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. This Episode I dive in to my experience inside my First Marathon. All the wins, all the losses, and everything in between. I discuss why I got into...
March 24, 2023

Faith, Fashion, Family, and Fitness with Christie Johnson

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. In this Episode we have the opportunity to interview Christie Johnson Owner and Founder of Purpose Boutique. Christie and I discuss her journey in...
March 9, 2023

What is a Hybrid Athlete? – My Current Training Style

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. This Episode I dive in to What exactly a “Hybrid Athlete” is and what it is not. Topics discussed in this Episode: 1.) How I combine CrossFit, Ol...
Feb. 26, 2023

Marathon Training – Lessons from a 14 mile Run

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. In this Episode I share 5 lessons I learned from the longest run I have ever done to date. They were: 1.) I’ve gotten better at ignoring that voi...
Feb. 16, 2023

How to Become the CEO of Your Body

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. In this Episode we take a deep dive into Health and Fitness related when it comes to marriage. We discuss how to work as a team to get what you wa...
Feb. 7, 2023

How to Make Fitness a Priority in Your Marriage with The Smith’s

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. In this Episode we take a deep dive into Health and Fitness related when it comes to marriage. We discuss how to work as a team to get what you wa...
Feb. 1, 2023

Finding Your Purpose and Living a Life On Purpose with Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. In this Episode we have the opportunity to interview Jake Luhrs. Lead Singer of the Grammy Nominated Band August Burns Red, Founder of Heart Suppo...
Jan. 24, 2023

Pamela Gagnon | How to Get Better at Gymnastics for CrossFit and Move like a Gymnast

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. In this Episode we have the opportunity to interview Pamela Gagnon. She is a D1 Gymnast, CrossFit Games Masters Athlete, Mayhem Athlete’s Gymnasti...
Jan. 18, 2023

Greg Souders | Evidence Based Coaching for Grappling

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. In this Episode we have the opportunity to interview Greg Souders or Standard Jiu Jitsu. Greg currently is a trailblazer in the Coaching Space wit...
Jan. 6, 2023

Jeremy Miller | Stronger Faster Farther

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. In this Episode we interview Jeremy Miller of Stronger Faster Farther. We discuss all things running and endurance. We go over how to train for M...
Jan. 1, 2023

Failures and Lessons Learned During 2022

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. Follow us on Social: Personal Instagram: @coachcodysmith Gym Instagram: @virtuousfitnesswa Gym Instagram: @virtuousgrappling
Dec. 29, 2022

Nick Shaw – RP Strength

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. Follow Nick and I on Social: Follow Nick: @nick.shaw.rp Personal Instagram: @coachcodysmith Gym Instagram: @virtuousfitnesswa Gym Instagram: @virtu...
Dec. 29, 2022

The Fittest Doc in America – Dr. Nick Nwanueze

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. Follow Dr. Nick and I on Social: Follow Dr. Nick: @thefittestdoc Personal Instagram: @coachcodysmith Gym Instagram: @virtuousfitnesswa Gym Instagra...
Dec. 29, 2022

Chad Wesley Smith – Juggernaut Training

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. Follow us and Chad on Social: Follow Chad: @chadwesleysmith Follow Juggernaut Training: @juggernauttraining Personal Instagram: @coachcodysmith Gym...
Dec. 20, 2022

The Humbling Process of Building a Successful Brand – The Virtuous Origin Story

The Virtuous Coach Podcast is a weekly show focusing on topics around Fitness, Nutrition, Grappling, Personal Development, Business, and so much more! Hosted by Cody Smith Founder of Virtuous Fitness and Virtuous Grappling, it is our Mission to give you all the information and tools you need to optimize your life through our Create Yourself Mindset. Follow us on Social: Personal Instagram: @coachcodysmith Gym Instagram: @virtuousfitnesswa Gym Instagram: @virtuousgrappling