In Contrast with Shane Copeland

Shane Copeland

is the writer behind the fantastic Substack newsletter - In Contrast. A man who has lived through many of life’s extremes, his work illuminates the benefit of the fulfilling middle between self-indulgent chaos and rigid order, specifically in the areas of fitness and nutrition.

As entertaining as he is wise, Shane understands the nuance. I constantly look for knowledge from experts who can simplify concepts while creating practical applications. Shane thrives in this area while also being hilarious.

In this conversation, we discussed:

• His powerfully transformative story

• Embracing life through exploration

• Leaving your comfort zone

• Limitations of discipline

• Intentionality

• Alignment

• Effective coaching

• And much more

I can’t recommend Shane’s platform, In Contrast, enough. In it, you will find thoughtful essays on practical approaches to fitness, nutrition, and life.

I brought up one of the best podcasts I’ve listened to between Shane

Adam PT

. Find it here:

Hard-Won Lessons from the Road Out of Addiction

The website Workaway was mentioned several times in our conversation. This is an online community that anyone can use to find exchange, volunteer, and/or house sitting opportunities around the world. Embracing life’s unknowns and using this platform led to Shane meeting his wife and becoming the man he is today. More info here:

Some of my favorite posts from Shane:

When did movement become a chore?

14 Months Late: An Introduction

Why ‘Doing Hard Things’ Isn’t Enough

How I Replaced Destruction With Discipline and Still Ended Up Miserable

The Space Between Discipline and Chaos