By popular demand the Power Of Lifting Podcast is answering all your questions about the infamous post bodybuilding show life. Eric, Kaycee, and Kaylia sit around the mics and discuss what to expect, do, and experience when your bodybuilding show is over. This stage of bodybuilding can be very difficult for a lot of athletes. If you are one of thes…

We are excited to introduce this episodes special guest Doctor of physical therapy, Jenny Brennecke! Dr. Brennecke joined the Mecca team only a few months ago and we couldn’t be more grateful. Jenny is building an empire to spread the word about Physical Therapy and the positive impact it can have on not only ones fitness, but their lives. Listen i…

Welcome back to the Power Of Lifting Podcast! It has been a minute since we were sitting at the mics, and sharing the stories of our very special guests. However, the wait is over and we are excited to get "back in the saddle" and get this train moving once again! Our special guest this week is Allegra Simms, our newest Mecca Gym coach. Allegra, al…

We are honored to have a long-time client of Eric’s and Sales Expert, Travis Harwood on the Power Of Lifting Podast. First and foremost Travis is a strong powerlifter and has had great success, especially in the bench press, with an astrounding over 400 lbs. press! However Travis’ main love and passion is in Sales. Listen in as Travis shares his st…

*Trigger Warning* This episode of the Power Of Lifting Podcast is a little different then our usual motivational, fitness themed episodes. Our guest today is Tylar Bell who helps run a local Idaho Anti-Human Trafficking non-profit organziaion called Community Outreach Behaviour Services or COBS for short. This amazing organization works with many d…

If this episode doesn’t get you motivated to get out and get stuff done, we don’t know what will! It was an honor to have Kam Wheeler as our guest today. Cody Wagnon graciously filled in for Hunter as co-host on this episode. Eric, Cody and Kam talk about life, business, and the importance of fitness in their lives. Listen in as Kam shares his incr…

It was a pleasure having the energetic, passionate, and vibrant Kerri Price on this episode of the Power Of Lifting Podcast! Kerri is our head Group Fitness Instructor here at the Mecca Gym. Group Fitness is a new feature offered at our facility, and unlimted classes are included in your membership with us! We have a great conversation getting to k…

On our 53rd episode of the Power Of Lifting Podcast we are honored to have The Mecca Gym's new General Manager, Zac Phillips! Zac is a born leader, and in his first couple of months at the Mecca Gym, he has already become invaluable to our team and culture. Zac was born and raised in Alabama, and as he entered his adult life, joined the marines. Af…

“We are back in the saddle” and are pleased to be back at the Mecca wood table with some amazing guests. On this, our 52nd episode we are pleased to finally have our great friend and long-time client of Eric’s, Blake Haggett. Blake is the CEO and Broker of KZB Real Estate which is a commercial real estate brockerage here in Boise Idaho. Blake also …

As we launch into our second semicentennial set of episodes of The Power Of Lifting Podcast, we are honored to have Payton Falash on the show! Relatively recently, she discovered her love and passion for bodybuilding and fitness. She took initiative in her life, found an expert coach, joined the worlds greatest gym, and hit the ground running. In l…

Ladies and Gentlemen we did it! We are excited to release our 50th episode of the Power Of Lifting Podcast. What an amazing journey it has been and we are bringing you an amazing guest with it. Kaycee Cafferty joins us this episode to talk about where life has taken her since being on our show almost exactly a year ago. Kaycee is a mother, real est…

The Power Of Lifting Podcast is 49 epsiodes old and we couldn’t be happier with its reception and support from all our listeners. As we near the big 50 we take the opportunity talk with the main man himself Eric Cafferty and have him answer, again the questions that we ask all our guests. It was a great opportunity to look back and see how his answ…

The Power Of Lifting crew is honored to be joined once again by Paulie Campbell, a great friend and coach. Paulie came to visit us from his mountin home in Montana to talk; business, lifting weights, fitness myths, and of course food. We also hear his awesome story of teaming up with Layne Norton, Phd and joining the biolayne coaching team. Paulie …

We are back in action, and we hope you loved our last episode about the Mecca Story! This week we are back with guests and couldn’t be more pumped. Chris Vaughn, a Mecca trainer, powerlifter, and Marvel fan joins us on this episode to talk about his life and what brought him into the exclusive Mecca Trainers club. Listen in as Chris shares his jour…

Start your engines because we are back! After an unfortunate but vital break, we are officially ready to get the Power Of Lifting Podcast rolling again. The reason for the break? Our move of course! It has been an amazing ride getting our new location up and running. If you havent yet, come and check us out at 2932 N. Eagle Rd. #101 Meridian ID 836…

Well… we have offically made it to episode #45 of the Power Of Lifting Podcast, and that means another recap! Due to unforseen circumstances we were unable to get together and record a recap episode, BUT of course we have some amazing clips from our last 15 episodes for y’all to check out! Also, as you hopefully know by now the Mecca Gym is moving …

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mandy Keene! It was a pleasure to sit with Mandy and talk with her about her journey. At a very young age Mandy became obsessed with Tony Robbins and his message to the world. After her mom gave her the opportunity she got hired on to be a coach for him. Unfortunately, burn-out came quickly for her and she decided to try other…

On this very special episode we get to sit down with The Mecca Gym’s general mananger, Chelsea Szymanski! Chelsea embodies the Mecca mission in everyting that she does and it is no mystery why she is the perfect manager for our team. From a very young age Chelsea has always been involved with and has a passion for athletics and fitness. This passio…

'Tis the season... for eating! We are firm believers in eating here at The Mecca Gym, as well as enjoying the holidays, and yes, you can have both. Eric and Hunter sit down and go over all you need to know about eating during this time of year, and doing so without losing your progress. It’s time to stop worrying about attending those holiday parti…

The official tease and introduction of The Confidence Campaign and our Asset Health and Fitness App! We are very excited for these two amazing projects that have been in development for a while now. The Confidence Campaign’s mission is to help people come to realize their most confident selves. Stay tuned for much more on this in the future. The As…

Round #2 with newest gym father, coach Zach Pulkinen. It was a pleasure as always to sit with Zach and talk about his upcoming bodybuilding plans (Going for that pro card!), becoming a new father, and something we all love, movies. Zach is full of wisdom and confidence gained from experience and there is no doubt he lives by his moto, If You Can Yo…

It was an honor to have our first virtual podcast guest and a very special guest in Steve Atlas on the podcast. Steve hails from beautiful Washington state and we have an extraordinary conversation about fitness, life, and faith. Steve, a very accomplished fitness and movement expert, shares with us what his journey has been like diving head first …

Coach Marlon Carson Part 2! It was a pleasure to sit down with Coach Carson again, and be entertained by his well crafted vocabulary and endless wisdom. You may be surprised to hear (or not) that Coach Carson is competing in his first powerlifting meet, the Mecca’s Holiday Hoist. We get to chat with him about making that decision and how his traini…

Get your 6 pack now! Well if thats what you want. There is a lot that goes into core training and Eric Cafferty is here to share his expert knowledge on this hot topic. Listen in as he shares fact based info on what your bodies core in made up of and how you can strengthen it to better gain stability in your workouts and decrease your injury risk. …

All our guests are special but Maggie McCormick just might be the most special! It was an honor to sit down with Maggie, a long time client of Eric's, and a woman who completely transformed her health and life. After battling some very tough life events, Maggie saw a picture of herself on vacation and knew it was time to make some changes. While wo…

For the first time we have one of our very special guests on for the second time, Dr. Kaleb Redden. We had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Redden again to have him teach us more about injuries and how to heal as effectively and quickly as possible. Even the most low-key lifters experince pain every once in awhile, and this episode can help you f…

It is an honor to have the owner of Boise Premier Real Estate and stand up gentleman, Brett Hughes! Brett began his real estate career at 21, became a top selling agent and opened his own brokerage which is nearing 300 agents. We learned a lot this episode not just about real estate, but how to keep fitness a priority in your daily life, what it ta…

We have gone a little unconventional with this episode and we aren’t mad about it, and we don’t think you will be either! The cold winter months are coming up and we are here to help you prepare. Eric dives deep into the importance of staying active during the cold season, and ways you can take advantage of the outdoors and be warm and safe in the …

Ladies and Gentlemen we are officially another 15 episodes down on the Power Of Lifting Podcast! We want to again, thank all our guests for taking time to share their stories with us and all the wisdom we learned from them. Also a very big thank you to our listeners for your continued support and encouragement! Just as Eric mentions in our intro, o…

If you've ever had the chance to meet Garrett Ussery then you know what a great man and friend he is. What you may also notice is his massive muscles! Coach Garrett joins us on the podcast to talk about his passion for the bodybuilding lifestyle and what it takes to put on size and strength. Join us as we talk with Garrett about his life working as…

On this episode of the Power Of Lifting Podcast we welcome coach Ryan Douglass back on and talk our Top Picks! We talk about everything from supplements to clothing. Get your notepad ready and listen in as Ryan and Eric talk their recommendations. Also stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear a big announcement we are very excited to share with…

We are honored to have Kori Wagner on the Power Of Lifting Podcast! Kori is a bodybuilding figure pro and world level competitor. She has worked with Eric since 2013 and they share with us a bit of their journey together. If being a pro athlete isn’s impressive enough, she does it all while be a long haul semi-truck driver! Yes you read that right.…

Coach Zach Pulkinen joins the podcast this week! Zach has been a competitor his whole life. From collegiate soccer and football to champion bodybuilder, Zach knows what it takes to win. Fresh off the bodybuilding stage we get to chat with Zach about his coaching, his IYCYM philosophy, and of course his massive Nike shoe collection. Interested in wo…

Our very own Mecca coach, Alex Mostacero joins us on the podcast this week! Alex will always be humble but this man is strong, and knows how to help others get strong as well. Alex joined the Mecca’s coaching team back in 2019 and has shown amazing growth both in clients and his own personal gains. As a state record holder in powerlifting, Alex kno…

We are excited to share our great conversation with a very power woman and great friend, Stephanie Carpenter. Many people many know Steph as the @deadliftgrandma on instragram, and we learn just how legit that name really is. Stephanie started powerlifting at an older age than most but has built herself into a champion and holder of many records. S…

Have you ever heard something at the gym and wondered if it is all that good or all that bad? Eric and Hunter take some time to discuss some hot Pros and Cons of the fitness industry. They cover everything from supplements to specific workout equipment. Listen in and learn the realities of many topics discussed in and around the fitness industry. I…

Joining us on the Power Of Lifting Podcast is the co-founder and CEO of UXO Supplements, Jon Klipstein. Jon was working in sales jobs for most of his adult life, but feeling a lack of purpose. At the age of 29 he decides to join the Army, and his life was forever changed. Finding his love for the gym and his passion for helping others become health…

We start this episode by getting to know a little more about our co-host Hunter Dennis. As The Mecca’s Marketing and Media Manager he wears multiple hats to help get The Mecca’s message out to the world. We follow that with a new segment where Eric and Hunter dive into the wild web and look up the worlds most searched fitness questions. Listen in f…

We are honored to have Elaine and Brad Craig as our latest guests on The Power Of Lifting Podcast. The Craigs, who own and operate Craig productions, have lived and breathed bodybuilding for much of their lives. Bodybuilding brought them together and ever since they have helped grow the sport to what it is today, especially here in the Northwest of…

One of the Mecca’s own, coach Ryan Douglass joins us on the podcast this week! When first meeting Ryan you can immediatly feel his love and passion for fitness and helping people achieve their goals. Along with his growing training resume, Ryan is an experienced powerlifter and is preparing to step on stage for the first time as a natural bodybuild…

A man full of power joins the podcast, Mr. Parry Markle. After realizing he needs to gain some strength to keep up with others on the football field, Parry took up weight lifting. Ever since his start in the weight room, he has been hooked! High school weight lifting then led to collegiate powerlfiting, which led to national and world records. List…

On episode #18 of The Power Of Lifting Podcast we welcome long time friend and client of Eric’s, Paulie Campbell! As a professional drug free bodybuilder, and coach, Paulie knows fitness and the power that comes from living a healthy lifestyle. Paulie’s passion for helping others achieve their goals has lead to him starting Coach Paulie LLC. With h…

We are kicking off Season 2 of The Power Of Lifting Podcast with a bang! Co-founder of Clickfunnels and overall great guy, Russell Brunson joins us on the show. It was an honor to talk with him about life, fitness, business, and of course power. Russell believes we all have purposes in this life to serve others and his passion is serving entreprene…

Season 1 has offically come to an end and we couldnt be more grateful for what The Power Of Lifting Podcast has become! On this episode we talk about our favorite moments from this past season and the biggest takeaways from our guests. We can't thank our guests enough for their time and sharing about what makes them such powerful people. Finally, T…

We were honored to sit down with Kris Gethin, founder and CEO of Kaged Muscle Supplements on our 15th episode! Kris is truly a man of power with many accomplishments (or "works in progress" as he would describe them). Kris has traveled much of the world spreading his knowledge of fitness and health. He has done this by; writing for fitness magazine…

The meal prep queen herself, and owner of Ava Flavas, Ava Harren joins us on the podcast! It was a blast getting to talk food and business ownership with such a powerful individual. Ava shows each day her ability to problem solve and create amazing food for her clients. Ava has been all over the country cooking and baking, including cooking for Gor…

You woud be hard pressed to find a person as powerful in mind and body as Dr. Daniel Noonan. As a Cardiac Electrophysiologist at St. Lukes Hospital, Dr. Noonan knows what it takes to overcome extreme challenges. Not only in his own life, but in the lives of people he treats every day. Listen as Dr. Noonan shares his experiences through medical scho…

Nick Holt's fitness resume is no joke! From competing in over 40 competitions, to being one of the original minds behind the Kaged Muscle brand, Nick knows his stuff. Currently you will find Nick sharing his knowledge through his love of teaching and giving back. Listen as Eric and Nick talk bodybuilding, nutrition, mindset, and fasting. Nick is th…

We are pleased to welcome our very first endurance athlete to the podcast, but not just any endurance athlete. Carolyn Olsen is the #1 triathlete in her age group in the world, yes you read that right, the world! Carolyn shares her insights into what is means to be powerful as an edurance athlete, business woman, coach, and overall person. Buckle u…

Kaycee Cafferty wears many hats; realtor, bodybuilder, track athlete, mother, and wife to the main man himself, Eric Cafferty! It was an honor to talk with Kaycee and hear about her amazing accomplishements, including earning her pro card in figure, and a D1 track scholarship. Also hear her side of the Mecca’s story and the difference she has made …