Blue Chip Athletic Club by Blaise Curtis

Two Broken Feet, Cold Plunges, and What Injury Teaches You About Identity – Episode 127 (19JUN26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional who trains hard and secretly fears what would happen if you got benched by an injury, you can start your application to work with me here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application] In this episode recorded straight from the cold plunge, I break down the full story of how I managed to break both of my feet doing a backflip I’ve hit hundreds of times—and what the last few days have taught me about ego, risk, and rebuilding. I explain exactly what went wrong on the flip, the diagnosis (broken big toe on the right, navicular fracture on the left), and how it instantly blew up summer plans that included an adventure race and a packed training calendar. Instead of pretending I’m fine, I talk honestly about the sadness, frustration, and “sad boy” vibes that came with suddenly needing crutches and having my routine ripped away. From there, I zoom out into the bigger lesson: when you’ve been athletic your whole life, your identity gets wrapped up in what your body can do, and an injury can feel like someone just pulled the plug on who you are. Sitting in the plunge, I walk through how I’m trying to navigate that tension—honoring that it sucks, while also choosing to control what I can: nutrition, upper‑body training, mobility, rehab, mindset, and staying useful at home and in the business. I also share how this changes the way I think about coaching injured or limited clients, and why having a deeper “why” than PRs or race dates matters when life tackles you out of nowhere. Whether you’re currently healthy or listening from your own version of “two broken feet,” my hope is that this episode reminds you that your health journey is bigger than any single workout—and that how you respond when things go sideways might be the most important rep you ever take. Listen to more episodes: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast] Partners & Resources Troscriptions (methylene blue & cognitive support) – use code BLAISE for a discount (affiliate link): https://troscriptions.com/?rfsn=9152280.4092506&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9152280.4092506 [https://troscriptions.com/?rfsn=9152280.4092506&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9152280.4092506] 1st Phorm supplements: https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64 [https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64] Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10): https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo [https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo] Built Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25): https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed [https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed] DashTrack websites and automations for coaches: https://labs.dashtrack.com/brand/showcase/bbefd5f0-637f-4a05-a80a-b19688147979 [https://labs.dashtrack.com/brand/showcase/bbefd5f0-637f-4a05-a80a-b19688147979] LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook (free 3 months): https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/ [https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/] DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider about injuries, training, and recovery decisions

“Gyms for Non‑Gym People,” & Redefining Success Beyond Money w/Laurel - Episode 126 (12JUN26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional who wants to get strong, stay healthy, and actually like your life outside of work, start your application to work with us here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application] In this episode of the Blue Chip Athletic Club Podcast, Blaise is joined by gym owner and sales ninja Laurel Roach, who’s spent almost a decade building high‑retention studios for “non‑gym people” and now runs multiple Alloy Personal Training franchises in Arizona. Laurel shares her journey from running a 200‑employee commercial cleaning company and burning out, to buying an existing studio in Phoenix, rebranding it as “the gym for non‑gym people,” almost losing everything during COVID, and then turning it into a highly profitable, high‑touch small‑group training business. She talks about the emotional side of selling that first studio, why money alone didn’t feel like success, and how her definition of winning has shifted toward purpose, progress, and building communities that people never want to leave. Blaise and Laurel dig into what makes an underserved over‑40 demographic so powerful—busy adults with injuries, careers, kids, and disposable income who still want to feel capable but don’t belong in high‑impact bootcamps or big‑box “meat market” gyms. Laurel breaks down Alloy’s 6‑to‑1 training model, world‑class retention, and why deep relationships, curiosity, and actually giving a damn about people beat fancy programming every time. They also hit on leadership, developing young staff into killers, and why most coaches would be better off doubling down on their strengths instead of obsessing over every weakness. Laurel gets vulnerable about her own story too—from modeling as a kid and battling disordered eating and alcohol, to getting sober, reconnecting with her body, and shifting from “be skinny” to “be strong and resilient.” She and Blaise talk about how your goals evolve over time (from looking good for attention to dancing at your 80th birthday), and how to build businesses and training plans that match the life you actually want instead of a hustle grind you secretly hate. Connect with Laurel If you want to learn from Laurel, see how she runs her studios, or just get more of her no‑BS perspective on sales, leadership, and training for real people, follow her here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurelroach [https://www.instagram.com/laurelroach] Listen to more episodes: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast] Partners & Resources 1st Phorm supplements: https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64 [https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64] Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10): https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo [https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo] Built Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25): https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed [https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed] LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook (free 3 months): https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/ [https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/] DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or business advice. Always consult appropriate professionals before making major changes to your health, training, or business.

Functional Medicine, Mitochondria, & Health Optimization w/Dr. Scott Sherr – Episode 125 (05JUN26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional whose brain, energy, and recovery can’t keep up with your life, start your application to work with us here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application] In this episode, Blaise sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr—internal medicine physician and health optimization specialist—to talk about upgrading your brain and body from the cellular level. Scott shares how he moved from conventional trauma medicine to a “health first” model that blends acute-care skills with preventative, performance-focused care, and explains why Health Optimization Medicine (HOME) focuses on mitochondria and cellular machinery instead of band‑aid prescriptions. They dig into why so many people in their 30s–50s wake up exhausted, inflamed, and 30–40 pounds overweight, and how mitochondrial dysfunction shows up as brain fog, mood issues, poor recovery, exercise intolerance, and cardiovascular problems—especially in pilots, shift workers, and high performers. The conversation covers basics like sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress, plus advanced tools Scott uses with athletes and operators, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and targeted lab testing. Methylene Blue, Troscriptions, and “Just Blue” A big chunk of the episode centers on methylene blue—what it is, why it’s been used for over a century, and how, at the right dose and quality, it can support mitochondrial function, focus, and resilience. Dr. Scott explains how his company Troscriptions creates precision‑dosed troches (lozenges) for brain performance and nervous system support, and why “Just Blue” is one of his go‑to tools for clients who need more mental clarity and stress resilience. Try Just Blue here (affiliate link) and use code Blaise at checkout for a discount: https://troscriptions.com/products/justblue?_pos=2&_sid=d94da5070&_ss=r [https://troscriptions.com/products/justblue?_pos=2&_sid=d94da5070&_ss=r] More from Troscriptions and Dr. Scott: YouTube – Troscriptions: https://www.youtube.com/@troscriptions [https://www.youtube.com/@troscriptions] YouTube – Dr. Scott Sherr: https://www.youtube.com/@drscottsherr [https://www.youtube.com/@drscottsherr] Listen to more episodes: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast] Partners & Resources 1st Phorm supplements: https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64 [https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64] Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10): https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo [https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo] Built Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25): https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed [https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed] LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook (free 3 months): https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/ [https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/] DISCLAIMER: Dr. Scott is a licensed physician, but this episode is for educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Do not start or stop any medication or supplement, including methylene blue, without talking to your own healthcare provider.

Bitcoin, Time Freedom, and Building an Anti‑Fragile Life | ft. Stephen Cole – Episode 124 (29MAY26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional who’s starting to think about more than just sets and reps—and wants your money, time, and freedom to compound alongside your fitness—start your application to work with us here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application] In this episode of the Blue Chip Athletic Club Podcast, Blaise sits down with Stephen Cole—longtime Bitcoiner, startup veteran, angel investor, and co‑founder/CEO of Castle—to unpack Bitcoin in plain English. Stephen shares his journey from small‑town Midwest kid obsessed with the internet, to engineer and leader at eBay, to early employee at two startups that were acquired, to finally going all‑in on Bitcoin and Bitcoin businesses. Blaise and Stephen talk about what drew him to Bitcoin back in 2013, how libertarian ideas and reading about “what makes good money” primed him for it, and why he sees Bitcoin as the best form of money humans have ever had—not as a meme, but as a serious tool for individual freedom. Stephen then breaks down the fundamentals: what makes Bitcoin different from dollars, stocks, real estate, and every other cryptocurrency; why its fixed 21 million supply is such a big deal; and how, for the first time, we have something digital that truly cannot be printed or diluted by a small group of insiders. He explains why open‑source code and 16 years of nonstop attack attempts give him confidence in Bitcoin’s security, how it compares to other projects whose supply rules keep changing, and why he believes Bitcoin should be understood as “separation of money and state” in the same way we talk about separation of church and state. They also get practical: how a busy adult or working pilot should even start thinking about Bitcoin, what risks to be aware of, and how to approach it with the same mindset you’d use in fitness—long‑term, consistent, and with a clear understanding of the downside. Stephen dives into his current company, Castle, which helps U.S. businesses easily save in Bitcoin. With Castle, owners can: * Auto‑convert a chosen slice of monthly revenue into Bitcoin. * Park cash in an account that pays yield and routes rewards into Bitcoin. * Access a high‑yield, tax‑deferred product built on a large institutional Bitcoin balance sheet. learn more at: https://savewithcastle.com/ [https://savewithcastle.com/] Listen to more episodes here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast] Partners & Resources 1st Phorm supplements: https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64 [https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64] Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10 for 10% off): https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo [https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo] Built Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25 for $25 off first month): https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed [https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed] LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook and tools (free 3 months): https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/ [https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/] DISCLAIMER: We are not financial advisors or healthcare professionals. This podcast is not financial, investment, or medical advice. Do your own research and consult qualified professionals for personal guidance.

Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers & Staying Ready for the Call | ft. Zach Burley – Episode 123 (22MAY26)

If you’re a pilot, active duty military member, or busy professional who wants to hold yourself to a higher standard—physically, mentally, and professionally—start your application to work with us here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-application] In this episode of the Blue Chip Athletic Club Podcast, Blaise is joined by ASTC Zach Burley, a 15‑year Coast Guard veteran, rescue swimmer, instructor, husband, dad, and entrepreneur. Zach walks through his origin story from growing up in Houston, seeing rescue swimmers jump out of a helo in the bay, and deciding “that’s it” as a teenager—to actually becoming one of the roughly thousand people in Coast Guard history to earn the “AST” rate. They dig into what Coast Guard rescue swimmers really do: 24/7 alert duty, 30‑minute launch timelines, getting yanked out of bed at midnight, and making life-or-death decisions on minimal sleep. Zach explains how brutal and specific the A‑School pipeline is—hours in the pool under extreme stress, learning to think clearly while getting “drowned,” and why that stress is engineered so you’re calm when it’s dark, cold, and chaotic over the ocean. He talks about training enough that real-world SAR cases feel familiar, not overwhelming, and what it’s like to see the look on a survivor’s face when you’re the one who shows up. They also hit the less glamorous side: longevity, staying healthy enough to “hang with the young guns” after 15 years, and balancing training hard with not overdoing it so he can keep answering the bell. Zach shares what it was like to help stand up the new rescue swimmer school in Petaluma, CA—rebuilding the program with a fresh instructor slate, working students in the surf and dunes, dragging sleds up “Texas Hill,” and seeing the payoff when young swimmers he trained show up years later ready to go. Explore Zach’s business – Big Iron Tobacco Zach also runs Big Iron Tobacco, a small-batch, veteran-owned chewing tobacco alternative built around flavor and ritual. If you’re a current or former dip user looking for a better option, or you just want to support a rescue swimmer’s brand, check him out: Website: https://bigirontobacco.com/ [https://bigirontobacco.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigirontobacco [https://www.instagram.com/bigirontobacco] Listen to more episodes here: https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast [https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcast] Partners & Resources 1st Phorm supplements: https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64 [https://1stphorm.com/66bf90e5bed64] Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10 for 10% off): https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo [https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczo] Built Different Mastermind (code BLAISE25 for $25 off first month): https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed [https://www.builtdifferentcommunity.com/feed] LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook and tools (free 3 months): https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/ [https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/] DISCLAIMER: We are not healthcare professionals (doctors). This podcast is not medical advice. Consult your physician for personal guidance.