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Phil Heath Opens Up About Mindset, Family, and Competition On Lewis Howes Podcast

Jon Salmon Managing Editor Generation Ironby Jonathan Salmon Published on Jun 6, 2022

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Phil Heath had a very interesting conversation with the popular Lewis Howes.

Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath joined Lewis Howes for an in-depth conversation on the School of Greatness podcast. Heath spoke on a number of topics opening up about his family, particularly his relationship with his father, his mindset and competitive bodybuilding.

Phil Heath has built quite the reputation over the last several years. Once standing as the beacon of bodybuilding, the nigh unbeatable champion, Heath now finds himself semi-retired, but still training hard. While he still has the goods to compete against the best of the best in bodybuilding, His recent downtime has allowed him to evaluate his life outside of competition.

Always known to keep things close to the chest, Phil Heath has been come more open these days. Not only does he touch on mindset, but he also has delved deep into his personal life as well. There’s no better example of that than his recent appearance on the Lewis Howes Podcast.

Renowned for his incredible interviewing abilities, Lewis Howes has the skills to get nearly anyone to open up. On his most recent podcast Howes had the seven-time Olympian champion join him for a deeply engaging conversation.

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Phil Heath spoke on his family life and his relationship with his father. He also touched on his mindset and his bodybuilding career.

Don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself. This episode dives deep into having faith in yourself, learning from your mistakes, vulnerability, and so much more.

The legendary Phil Heath is dropping truth bombs left & right in this interview… You don’t want to miss it!

 

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Insta Make no mistake, this is a far different Phil Heath than what we’re used to seeing. Usually Heath is brimming with confidence, a true pillar of strength. But in this podcast interview, we see the mask slip a bit. We see a far more vulnerable Phil Heath than we ever have before. When he specifically speaks on his father during the podcast, you can see that Heath has found a new level of self-awareness, making him stronger mentally than ever before.

To see the full eye opening interview click here.

What do you think about the Phil Heath interview with Lewis Howes?

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News and Editorial Writer at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.

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About Jonathan Salmon

Managing editor of Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. He has been writing about bodybuilding, combat sports, and strength sports for over 8 years. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.

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