Episodes 57
Avg. Duration 1h 37m
Activity Dormant
Since Jun 2021
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

My name is Michael Acosta and I created this video podcast to inspire people to take control over their life through fitness, finances and mental health. I do this by sitting down face to face with those who believe in helping others become their best selves. My episodes are in long-form format because I believe that to build trust with someone you don’t know, you need to talk to them face to face. Through my career in law enforcement, I have seen too many examples of people who genuinely believe that they don’t have a say in their own life or that someone else is responsible for their destiny. I know that I will not solve everyone’s problems, but my goal is to provide you with the tools that you can use to take control of your own life. I hope that you as the listener can take something away from each of my guests. New episode releases every other Monday at 8am PST!

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Mortgage Broker: Honest truth of how to afford a home in high cost areas

Jul 10, 2025 1h 37m

Chapters: 00:00- Preview 00:46-Intro 01:25-What you don’t know about mortgage brokers 04:48-Expectations people have about financing a home 09:19-the debts that most people are carrying 12:27-The 4…

A modern woman's take on DATING and CAREER

Jul 01, 2024 1h 46m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jessica Kleinschmidt, who is the pre/post game host for the Oakland A's baseball team. In this episode, we discuss the modern career woman…

How to build a fitness empire!

Apr 22, 2024 1h 37m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Markos Mosi and Christian Warren. HEar from two entrepreneurs how hoard it is to put the work in without regognition, why it needs to…

Stop Making Excuses! w/ business owner Reza Morvari

Apr 01, 2024 1h 24m

Chapter list: 00:00-Preview 00:40-Intro 01:25-Why start an Acai bowl business 04:25-Researching a business idea 08:05-Starting and building a food truck 15:00-Creating a healthy food people…

Fixing Millennials money problems

Feb 19, 2024 1h 40m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Rebecca Jameson, who is a certified financial coach based in Northern California. Rebecca talks about the financial avalanche that most…

Fixing the Mental Health of Millennial Men

Feb 05, 2024 1h 45m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with former guests Zuberi Issa and Nick Palladino-King. This episode was all about what is keeping men today from being their best. Topics…

Fixing the Masculinity Crisis and what most gym owners are doing WRONG!

Dec 11, 2023 1h 59m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Nick Palladino-King. Nick is the owner of TRIBE, which is a fitness and yoga studio based in San Francisco. Nick discusses his journey from…

How to WIN the battle agains Homelessness and Fentanyl addiction!

Oct 30, 2023 1h 44m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Tom Wolf, a returning guest who is also a drug recovery advocate. Tom talks about his battle agains the homelessness and drug/fentanyl…

Overcoming the embarrassment of talking about money

Oct 16, 2023 1h 50m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Miguel Delgado, a returning guest who is a financial planner. Miguel goes in depth on how millennials can save for retirement, how the…

Why young women are not happy with their careers

Oct 02, 2023 1h 42m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Jovana "JoJo" Mendoza who is a life and career coach for young women. JoJo discusses how she became a life and career coach after obtaining…

From Dentist to Personal Trainer-WHY leave a GREAT job!

Sep 18, 2023 1h 14m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Leah Krzywicki who is a Dental Hygienist turned Personal Trainer. Leah discusses why she left a stable career in the dental world for a…

Creating coffee that puts Starbucks to shame!

Sep 04, 2023 1h 48m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Collin Young, who is both a coffee roaster and coffee shop owner. His shop is called Motivat and is located in Oakland, CA. Collin talks…

Kinesiologist talks the science of muscle building!

Aug 21, 2023 1h 51m

On this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Jimmy Bagley, who is a Professor of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University. Dr. Bagley specializes in muscle physiology and talks about how muscles…

Dating and body image for women in today's world

Aug 07, 2023 1h 55m

On this week's episode, I sit down with two millennial personal trainers from San Francisco. Colby Landry and Melissa Boyd are fitness coaches at Tempo (online training and coaching) who have seen…

From the Super Bowl to Barry's Bootcamp! an Ex-NFL linebacker's life changing shift!

Jul 24, 2023 1h 58m

From the NFL field to Fitness: Ex-NFL linebacker's journey to being a Barry's instructor! On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Corey Lemonier, who is a former national champion…

Reclaiming Strength: Empowerment and Masculinity in Fitness with Don Lee

Jul 10, 2023 1h 52m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Donovan Lee, who is a personal trainer at a gym in San Leandro, California called "FEAR Training". Don talks about unleashing the power…

Surviving as a gym owner: Joe Cicero- owner of "The Yard" gym

Jun 19, 2023 1h 32m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Joe Cicero, who is the owner of a gym called "the Yard. Joe talks about opening up a gym, what it takes to run it and the many challenges…

What it takes to build a Podcast-Dave Sands of "The Food Origins Podcast"

Jun 05, 2023 1h 40m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Dave Sands, who is the host of "The Food Origins Podcast". Dave is a former police officer with the San Francisco Police Department who…

Changing careers in todays world-Stories from a barbershop owner

May 22, 2023 1h 54m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Charlie Herrera-Villar. Charlie currently owns his own barbershop after trying out different careers in both acting and firefighting.…

Women's stress and hormone balance with Holistic Nutritionist Alex Casini

May 08, 2023 1h 23m

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Alex Casini. Alex is a holistic nutritionist who specializes in working with women to get their stress and hormone levels into balance…

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