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Live Better is the experiential health brand that reaches thousands of women and men trying to live their best lives by sharing health, wellness, business, & lifestyle tips. Whether you want to learn more about wellness, are navigating the process of following your dreams, or have already found your purpose in life, this is the podcast for you. In each episode, Nike Trainers and Performance Coaches, Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig share helpful tips, strategies and stories with guests that you can apply to your own life to pursue your purpose. The dynamic co-founders interview guests (athletes, entrepreneurs, experts, coaches, best-selling authors, & thought leaders) who are making an impact on the world, using wellness to fuel whatever they want to do in life, better. New episodes every Tuesday. Have the best day ever.
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May 19, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Ben Patrick (“Knees Over Toes Guy”), coach and founder of the “Athletic Truth Group” a gym and online training service.⁣⁣
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Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Ben Patrick how he made it his life’s purpose to figure out how to bulletproof his body against pain and injury after 10 years of chronic knee pain. ⁣⁣
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In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:⁣⁣
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1. Going from a 19” to a 40” vertical⁣⁣
2. Playing basketball pain free after 10 years of chronic knee pain⁣⁣
3. Why training your knees over your toes with perfect form will lead you to stronger knees and the ability jump higher   ⁣⁣
4. Making everyday better than the day before (the best day ever!)⁣⁣
5. Fixing the root of any problem and finding success through consistency ⁣⁣
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Connect with Ben Patrick on Instagram and his website:⁣⁣
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekneesovertoesguy/⁣⁣
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ATG: Athletic Truth Group Coaching: https://atgonlinecoaching.com⁣⁣
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May 12, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Sam Tooley, Online Endurance & Mindset Coach and Owner of Alpha Fit Club.

Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Sam Tooley his journey becoming a successful gym owner, online endurance and mindset coach, the Alpha Mindset and how he empowers others through his personal transformation.

For resources and more information on Sam and Alpha Fit Club, check out his instagram at @coach.samtooley

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May 5, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with David Reavy Founder of React PT!

David Reavy, PT, CEO and Founder of React Physical Therapy and creator of the Reavy Method. He's been featured in Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, O The Oprah Magazine and more. Reavy  is Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He gets the opportunity to work with members of our Chicago community as well as top athletes such as Alshon Jeffery during his latest Super Bowl appearance.)

Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with David Reavy his journey in becoming a physical therapist, the Reavy method and his experience working with top athletes.

For resources and more information on David and React Physical Therapy, check out our website, instagram, facebook and our youtube page.

Apr 28, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Liquid I.V. CEO and Founder, Brandin Cohen!

Liquid I.V. has been Brandin’s entire life since he started the company in 2012 when he was 24 years old. Today, Liquid I.V. has sold over 100 million servings of their breakthrough Hydration Multiplier product, donated over 2 million servings to people in need around the world, and built an incredible team dedicated to their mission of Changing The World and helping people everywhere live better lives.

Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Brandin the importance of hydration, Brandin’s entrepreneurial journey, the mission of Liquid I.V. and their current COVID response initiative putting Liquid I.V. sticks into the hands of those who need it the most.

Learn more about Brandin Cohen on Instagram @brandin_cohen, his YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/brandincohen  and head to Liquid I.V. to grab a multiplier pack: https://liquid-iv.com/collections/featured

Apr 21, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Tiffany Louise, Life + Relationships Coach and Author of THIS YEAR I WILL.

Tiffany Louise, LCSW, is a professional coach and speaker specializing in cognitive and behavioral change. She is the author of This Year I Will…: A 52- Week Guided Journal to Achieve Your Goals. She is a contributor to various publications including SHAPE, Women’s Health, The Huffington Post, and Fox News.

Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Tiffany the importance of creating healthy relationships (with yourself and others) and why it is the key to unlocking your own happiness and well-being.

Learn more about Tiffany Louise on Instagram @tiffany.louise, her website https://www.tiffanylouise.com/  and head to Amazon to  grab a copy of This Year I  Will...:  https://amzn.to/2XyDROK

Apr 14, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Peter Dunn aka Pete The Planner, CEO and Founder of Your Money Line and Hey Money.

Peter Dunn a.k.a. Pete the Planner® is an award-winning comedian and an award-winning financial mind. He’s a USA TODAY columnist and the author of ten books, six of which were featured in a nationwide launch at Barnes & Nobles stores in January of 2015. He is the host of the popular radio show and podcast The Pete the Planner Show. Pete has appeared regularly on CNN Headline News, Fox News, Fox Business as well as numerous nationally syndicated radio programs. In addition to his work educating the public, Pete is also the CEO and Founder of Your Money Line and Hey Money. Your Money Line is a corporate financial wellness solution connecting employees to confidential, unbiased financial guidance. Hey Money is a direct-to-consumer monthly subscription that connects people to friendly financial experts. Pete lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife and two young children.

Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Peter the importance of financial well being, making sure your values match your actions, building a stability plan, reducing unnecessary expenses and the financial impact of COVID-19.

Show notes:

  • [01:30-10:00] - Welcome Peter Dunn!
  • [11:45-16:45] - Abundance philosophy vs. scarcity philosophy 
  • [17:00-19:00] - The importance of mindset, doing what you love and the economic reality of doing what you love
  • [20:00-23:15] - People who have been greatly financially impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown, people who haven’t been affected yet but could be soon, and people who currently have stability during the pandemic
  • [23:30-30:00] - Reducing expenses, the “ideal” household budget and spending percentages (what you value versus what you tell your friends)   
  • [32:00-33:00] - The minimalism culture and putting your money towards thing you value without compromising your stability (the value based judgement) 
  • [33:00-37:30] - Building a stability plan around starting a family and buying a home
  • [38:00-40:00] - The old mentality of renting and why renting is not a bad thing!
  • [40:00-45:00] - The realities of financial education + why you shouldn’t be a victim of predatory lending 
  • [47:00-50:00] - Best practices and tips for teaching our youth the importance of saving money
  • [58:00-1:00:00] - Resources from Pete: Your Money Line + Hey Money
  • [1:01:00-1:02:00]: Pete’s Best Day Ever (involving physical activity, helping people with their financial problems, fishing, watch crappy TV shows and drinking wine!)
  • [1:03:00-End] - Learn more about Peter Dunn at his website at https://petetheplanner.com/
Apr 7, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Andy Lederman Founder + CEO of Bucket Listers. 

Fueled by a passion for adventure and frustrated by the void of a reliable source to find great things to do, Andy started Chicago Bucket List to keep track of the best experiences in the city to share with family and friends. Shortly thereafter, friends of friends began to follow and soon the community was in the tens of thousands. Recognizing the mega-trend of discovery moving to social, Bucket Listers seized the opportunity to expand and has become the trusted source for experienced hungry millennials looking for new and unique things to do around the world. Today Bucket Listers curated guides reach millions of explorers and inspire adventures-big and small-every day.

Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Andy Lederman how he turned his side hustle into a reality and became a strong business leader by always keeping an eye on the North Star.

Show notes:

  • [01:30-8:00] - Welcome Andy Lederman!
  • [8:00-13:45] - Bucket Listers core values - we believe experiences shape who you are
  • [14:00-16:00] - Starting on Instagram, growing through TikTok and Facebook and never sacrificing on quality 
  • [16:00-17:00] - Sales vs. Content - what it means to be “Bucket List” worthy 
  • [19:00-20:00] - The challenges of running and growing a business, people and hiring
  • [23:00-25:00] - The maturation period of loyalty 
  • [26:00-28:00] - Andy’s bucket list, treating everyday like an adventure  
  • [29:00-31:00] - Life comes in waves, taking advantage of being in flow state and ebbs and flows in energies 
  • [35:00-38:00] - Finding your purpose, trying new things, being inspired by role models and leaving a legacy 
  • [40:00-44:00] - Growing on TikTok, thinking about what’s next and testing new strategies
  • [44:00-45:00] - Andy’s Best Day Ever, tropical destinations, surfing and workshopping your dreams  

[45:40-End] - Learn more about Andy Lederman and Bucket Listers on Instagram at @leder_man and @bucketlisters and their website at bucketlisters.com

Mar 31, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with David Carson. David Carson is a Nike Master Trainer, Jordan Band trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and EXOS Performance Specialist. He is also the CEO of 24Life Sport and Performance Training. As a former professional basketball player, David has over 10 years of experience in the field, working with clients extending from professional athletes, including NBA and MLS, to the veteran weekend warrior looking for an edge. 

Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with David Carson what it means to show up every single day - for yourself and for others - and what it means to give 110%. David goes into his story of becoming a coach and how his upbringing shaped the coach who he is today.

Show notes:

  • [01:30-8:00] - Welcome David Carson!
  • [8:00-15:55] - David’s story and overcoming adversity 
  • [16:00-19:00] - Life altering injuries + taking away the ego 
  • [19:00-20:00] - Mental versus physical change 
  • [20:00-21:10] - Training NBA players, for the love of basketball and using your gift to help others. 
  • [21:10-24:40] - David and his Mom - making everyone in a room feel special and the importance of continuous improvement and lifelong learning 
  • [24:40-30:00] - Buying into 100% of what you are doing 
  • [30:00-32:00] - Playing hard and giving everything you have - without leaving anything in the tank. The locked in mentality and loving what you do.
  • [32:00-34:00] - Finding your WHY
  • [34:42-36:00] - Going for it, The Alchemist, and pouring your ALL into everything 
  • [36:00-46:00] - Pushing people to the limits of potential and improving the healthcare continuum especially in the black community 
  • [47:00-48:00] - Showing kids their true limits and full potential (both physically and mentally) through coaching 
  • [49:00-52:00] - What it means to be a coach, and the responsibility of a coach
  • [52:00-55:00] - Giving back to our youth! They are limitless, and molds of clay and the impact a coach can have in the youth is like no other. 
  • [55:00-57:00] - David's Best Day Ever: Training and teaching kids who have never trained before, training sessions with CEOs and founders, speaking and sharing his story, constantly growing and challenging himself to be a better person
  • [57:45-End] - Learn more about David on Instagram at @24lifedc, at On Your Mark through Game Changers Kids Training Program and his website DavidCarson24life.com 

 

Mar 24, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week on the Live Better podcast talking about rituals. Last episode of the series we chatted about morning and evening rituals and today’s focus is going to be on mid day or daytime rituals. 


Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss their own mid day or daytime rituals, what they are working on implementing (like meditation + working out!) and how these rituals have up-leveled their day to-day clarity and productivity while also decreasing stress and anxiety.

Show notes:

  • [01:30-2:15] - Mid day rituals (vs. routines) 
  • [2:24-10:30] - Meditation + longevity (Bret’s daytime ritual)
  • [10:30-13:00] - Taking care of your oral health + pain tracing 
  • [13:00-14:00] - Creating space for yourself through meditation 
  • [14:00-16:00] - Being proactive with daily routine to improve longevity  
  • [16:15-16:35] - Decreasing chronic stress + decision making 
  • [16:45-18:00] - Becoming a beginner at your own meditation practice 
  • [19:00-21:45] - Sleep cycle + restorative rest (Jason’s daytime ritual)
  • [21:55-24:30] - The power of the nap + prioritizing a shut-down break
  • [26:00-27:30] - Your circadian rhythm and the importance (necessity) of taking a break
  • [28:00-29:00] - Creating your own boundaries and respecting others schedules 
  • [30:00-31:00] - Instead of stress, let’s remind ourselves to take a break and get back to being in charge of how we feel and handling stress
  • [31:00-32:30] - Eat lunch outside, take a break, go for a walk, eat lunch with a friend, listen to a podcast, listen to music, do a midday workout - take that break!
Mar 17, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week on the Live Better podcast with Kate Lemere, the founder of her blog The Four Percent, where she provides educational and inspirational content, tips and tools helping those on the pursuit of a life better lived - in and out of the gym. Kate helps people understand the basics of fitness, nutrition and strength training so they can find a process they love without restriction. Kate is a founding trainer at Barry's Chicago and in addition to training at both Chicago studios she is a member of the corporate marketing team and contributes to the brand strategy and marketing best practices of the team as Barry’s expands. 

Listen in as Bret, Jason and Kate discuss Kate’s experience in both marketing/advertising and fitness, how she fell in love with the evidence based fitness practice, her journey of letting go self-doubt, insecurities and stepping into her own power of “owning” it and being proud of what she’s worked for. Kate talks in detail on her own postpartum fitness experience, research and education in regards to exercising throughout pregnancy, both before and after. Catch the latest on Kate’s motherhood experience, self-reflection, where she was at, what she’s overcome and the importance of finding joy and presence in the everyday.

Show notes:

  • [01:00-3:00] - Welcome + About Kate Lemere / The Four Percent
  • [03:00-6:00] - Kate’s journey in her marketing/advertising profession and how fitness became apart of the story
  • [08:45-12:15] - Putting business focused decisions in the forefront of Barry’s curriculum + Barry’s giveback program and donations in workout challenges + Barry’s community and family value 
  • [12:30-17:00] - Falling in love with the evidence based practice,  the lifecycle of a diet (growing muscle and how the two grow together) + letting go of the aesthetic 
  • [17:00-21:00] - Prioritizing other things than just the aesthetic like self-worth, self-love and purpose + moments of self-doubt and insecurities 
  • [23:00-25:00] - Feeling victim to the feeling of “less than” and knowing your value and what you are willing to accept and stand behind
  • [25:00-27:00] - Fitness is holistic, how do you feel about yourself when you look in the mirror?
  • [27:00-30:00] - Drawing the line in digital relationships and creating a safe space and community online
  • [31:00-35:00] - Researching and finding the answers to postpartum healing and sharing experiences with others who  may be going through the same thing 
  • [35:00-40:00] - Exercising during pregnancy and navigating postpartum and the levels of re-entry in fitness  
  • [40:00-45:00] - Kate’s motherhood experience, depression and being open to journaling, meditation, and the tools to overcome anxiety, sadness and going through the motions 
  • [45:00-49:00] -  The ability to locate a feeling, letting go (finding freedom) and addressing life holistically
  • [50:00-53:00] - Putting things into practice, do less better  
  • [53:00-56:30] -  Finding your tribe, your community over  
  • [56:30-58:00] -  Kate’s Best Day Ever, spending time with her family, being together and finding happiness in the present moment
  • [58:00-End] -  Where to find Kate! Barry's Chicago, @katelemere + The Four Percent
Mar 10, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week on the Live Better podcast with Rae Reichlin, the founder of Ladies Who Lift, an all-female strength training workshop and class aimed to educate, empower, and inspire women of all shapes, sizes, fitness, and lifting backgrounds.

Offered at two different levels, Ladies Who Lift provides the opportunity to both learn the basics and then perfect these skills all while guaranteeing a badass workout using barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, prowlers, and more.

 

Listen in as Bret, Jason and Rae discuss Rae’s journey to entrepreneurship, the importance of holding space, breaking down strength training, the benefits of mindfulness, doing the workout for your mind, body and soul and Rae’s approach to helping women find confidence and strength through lifting. 

 

Show notes:

  • [01:00-3:00] - Welcome + About Rae Reichlin / Ladies Who Lift 
  • [03:00-6:30] - Breakdown of Ladies Who Lift Level One / creating a space where women feel comfortable and confident
  • [07:00-11:30] - The importance of holding space / Rae’s lifting journey 
  • [12:30-17:00] - Transitioning from being a dancer to learning how to lift to becoming a professional fitness trainer
  • [22:45 - 26:00 ] - Focus from the aesthetic part of fitness to progress in movement and goals inside and outside of the gym, being strong and confident. Do it for your mind, body and soul!
  • [28:00 - 29:45] - When Rae met Live Better X the impact of Rae’s message
  • [30:00 - 31:45] - Rae’s mindfulness practices 
  • [32:10 - 33:00] - Rae’s gym routine + goals
  • [33:30 - 37:45] - Who Rae is impressed by in the fitness industry (Cody King, Carmen Del Mastro, Megan Young, Bret Contreras) + trainers who are geared towards progress over just motivation 
  • [43:30 - 48:00] - Rae training beginners and patience/meeting clients where they are at. Your body is your body, my body is my body.
  • [48:00 - 50:30] - Rae’s Best Day Ever! (in Hawaii - Kauai! Working out, making breakfast, hanging out in the sun, live music, living life, dancing the nice away) 
  • [50:30 - End] - Connect with Rae on Instagram + head to her website to learn more about Ladies Who Lift and her offerings!

Check out Ladies Who Lift upcoming workshop and events here

Mar 2, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week on the Live Better podcast with Dawn Jackson Blatner (aka DJ Blatner), a registered dietitian nutritionist & certified specialist in sports dietetics. She is the author of two books: The Flexitarian Diet, ranked a top plant-based diet by US News & World Report and her newest book, The Superfood Swap. She recently starred in (and won!) the hit primetime reality TV show on ABC called, My Diet Is Better Than Yours and she was the dietitian for the Chicago Cubs for 10 years (and yes, she has a Worlds Series ring.)

Listen in as Bret, Jason and Dawn discuss diet, benefits of cleansing your body, how to fast and fuel on a high-performance workout schedule, making a mindset shift in what you eat and more.

Show notes:

  • [0:00-1:28] - Meet Dawn (DJ) Blatner 
  • [1:30-5:08] - The benefits of a cleanse, periodically taking care of your body, transitioning from the SAD (standard American diet) to a first cleanse
  • [5:15-6:20] - Time restriction eating (a type if intermittent fasting)
  • [6:20 - 11:23] - How to fast and fuel on a high-performance workout schedule, Bret’s nutrition journey, being a curious caretaker of your human body and testing out what works for  you 
  • [11:25-13:00] - DJ is the creator of the Flexitarian Diet (read her book today!). The science of plant-based eating with the flexibility of adding in quality proteins.
  • [13:00-14:33] - The mindset shift in eating what you want. Dawn’s second book, Superfood Swap, came out  of the frustration of eating what you want but why not make it with superfoods and better for you ingredients
  • 14:35-15:40] - Eat this not that, this is kinda what you want, but here is a better option. You can completely trick your brain. Taste is subjective, you can’t base your nutrition off of taste, and that isn’t the way the body responds to the food, it’s the way the mind responds to the food (i.e. Thanksgiving dinner)
  • [17:45 - 20:16] - Table, plate, chair concept,, when people see a meal on a plate while sitting at a table on a chair, teaching you what you are addicting to  (i.e. gummy bears versus lounging in front of the TV), decoupling food with activities
  • [20:16 - 24:00] - The Game Changers and the research on nutrition, testing on yourself first before clients. Dawn’s research strategy and how most food research has one commonality whether talking about being vegan, paleo, keto etc. that everyone is talking about REAL FOOD. Some diets may have more or a little less and that’s the only truth we can all be sure of
  • [28:30- 31:10] - The food guide pyramid of Brazil,  food is the emotion of what you are eating and should be shared with the community. Looking at how other cultures view food, and the value travel brings to awareness of other cultures' food practices.
  • [33:45 - 39:24] - Food, mental health and cognitive decline (like Alzheimer’s) and the connection to processed food. Prevention is just as important as management. Food is magic. 
  • [39:24 - 43:00] - Working with professional athletes, the trends and hardships
  • [43:00 - 44:45]: How much turmeric, ginger and tart cherry you should be eating, and your body response
  • [44:45 - 48:00] Sleep hygiene. Human bodies are regulated by light. 5, 6, 7, 8 breathing practice
  • [48:30 -  57:45]: What to focus on from a nutrition perspective to build more muscle, get stronger, to perform well. Basics of sports nutrition, symptoms management training, human testing, electrolytes, adaptogens, nootropics, DNA testing and metabolic testing. 
  • [57:45 - 59:00]: People aren’t living that much longer. Looking at older civilizations practices and mushrooms (David Wolfe). Ancient old brand new. 
  • [59:00 - 1:01:45]: ABC’s my diet is better than yours. Do, simple, better (cc: Joe Maddon).
  • [1:04:00 - 1:07:00]: Dawn’s Best Day Ever! Living by the water, mornings are magic, and working out.
  • [48:00 - 48:48] Connect with Dawn on Instagram + head to her website for all sorts of goodies! www.dawnjacksonblatner.com

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Feb 25, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week on the Live Better podcast with Megan Young , who is in her 2nd year as High Performance Director of the Chicago Red Stars. With formal education in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Adult Education, and Information Systems-Data Science and coaching from UNCW, Baylor University and Auburn University, Megan remains a life learner across new disciplines and continues to innovate within her field.

Listen in as Bret, Jason and Megan discuss movement, mobility, rate and force development, emotional management in athletes (and more!) and Megan’s innovative approach in her field.

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Show notes:

  • [04:00-5:10] - About Megan Young
  • [5:15-8:00] - Serving each individual athlete + fitness testing 
  • [8:30-10:15] - Force plate testing/profile + the importance of collecting data 
  • [10:15-11:00] - Taking care of your feet, David Goggins + “running a marathon and  everything is broken”
  • [11:30 - 12:15 ] - Rate of force development, jumping and landing 
  • [12:45 - 13:15] - Force velocity curve, training different profiles
  • [13:15 - 17:05] - For the everyday individual, what is the most important data to track?
  • [17:05 - 18:30] - Sleep + nutrition, Jocko Willink vs. person who needs 8 hours of sleep, high performing individuals on the world
  • [19:00 - 23:00] - Emotional management in athletes, the perfect plan you never follow is useless
  • [24:00 - 25:00] - To get to that next level, they have to stop saying YES to the easy thing, and accepting hard things thrown at you in life
  • [25:00 - 26:45] - Seeking out discomfort that works - with pattern recognition 
  • [27:12 - 31:00] - Megan’s morning routine
  • [32:26 - 33:30]  Megan’s cancer journey and the importance of systematic support 
  • [33:30 - 36:00] Pain - cancer treatment, car wreck, emotional trauma + creating a space specifically for pain
  • [37:30 - 40:00] Jason’s pain tracker + chronic migraines 
  • [44:15 - 44:30] Do something different, get a different input, get a different output to make a change to be who you want to be
  • [45:40 - 47:45] Megan’s Best Day Ever! Purpose, water, training, surfing, sunlight, taking mornings slow!
  • [48:00 - 48:48] Connect with Megan on Instagram (coach_megastrong) + Email and  listen to more of her story here
  • [49:00] - Learn more about Beam here, THC-CBD to elevate your everyday
Feb 18, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Maggie Michalczyk (@onceuponapumpkin), a registered dietitian and recipe developer specializing in millennial nutrition. Listen in as Maggie goes into detail sharing her entrepreneurial journey becoming a registered dietitian, her philosophy around nutrition and ever-evolving relationship with food. Maggie talks about her mission, going back to the basics and simplifying nutrition, helping others implement sustained and constant nutrition into their everyday lives, giving them the knowledge on why food is important for their body.  

 

Maggie’s love of food and nutrition is showcased on her blog, as well as her desire to communicate health messages in a simple way that any one can utilize in their everyday lives. Maggie often contributes to many wellness outlets including Women’s Health, Shape, mindbodygreen and well + good. She is a frequent guest on The Jam, WGN News, and FOX TV in Chicago.  When she’s not cooking something with pumpkin, she’s doing different workout classes around Chicago and going out to eat with her boyfriend, Rob. Oh, and her dog’s name is Pumpkin too! 

 

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Show notes:

  • [02:00-4:40] - Introducing Maggie Michalczyk, RDN (@onceuponapumpkin)
  • [4:45-5:45] - Lifestyle X nutrition choices
  • [6:00-6:15] - Pumpkin is available year round!
  • [6:30-7:30] - Maggie’s journey prior to @onceuponapumpkin + working in PR with food brands 
  • [7:40-8:30] - First pumpkin personal business project in the Fall with Simple Mills
  • [8:30-10:00] - How Maggie met Bret Gornik + Jason Loebig 
  • [11:00-12:40] - Maggie’s projects (Instagram, Recipe Books, TV Appearances, Nutrition Courses/Philosophy, Dietitians Connecting with Brands)
  • [12:40-13:50] - Pushing nutritional message beyond pumpkin X Maggie’s nutritional philosophy
  • [14:37-15:33] - Misconceptions on nutrition, people are quick to eliminate food groups (i.e. gluten and dairy free) + eating for longevity
  • [16:30-17:20] - What is the food industry moving towards? That you are moving away from? Food brands attaching to supplements and integrating with products
  • [17:30-18:15] -Plant based brands + products + education behind it and how others can adopt it in their lives 
  • [19:00-20:45] - Thought of what you are eating, how and why you are eating it and your relationship with food 
  • [20:50-22:45] - Toxic relationship with food + learning about your nutrition, relationship with food is evolving, stop associating good and bad foods, bring back to basics and have fun with it!  
  • [26:00-28:30] - Research journals, credible information on food, Mind Body Green
  • [29:30-30:30] - Foods for starting point for others looking to  try a new healthy recipe, healthy grain bowl and adding greens with whatever you are eating  
  • [35:30-38:15]: Maggie’s Live Better Retreat reflection and her “Best Day Ever” mindset
  • 39:00]: For more information on Maggie, visit onceuponapumpkinrd.com and @onceuponapumpkin on Instagram

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Feb 11, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week on the Live Better podcast talking about rituals. Last episode we chatted about morning rituals and today’s focus is going to be on evening rituals. 

Whether that is before work, before play, before a weekend, before an event or whatever that may be for you, these rituals can be very regimented or sporadic. Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss their own evening rituals, what they are working on implementing and taking away to create more meaningful time in the evening to windown, relax, reflect and sleep.

Try incorporating Beam CBD into your evening routine using code 'LIVE BETTER'

Show notes:

  • [03:30-4:55] - Evening rituals 
  • [5:00-9:00] - Jason’s evening ritual intention 
  • [9:00-10:30] - Is a “night-cap” a real thing?
  • [10:39-11:00] - Matt Walker (Sleep is your superpower)
  • [13:27] - Sleep cycle talk, get out of bed when you snap awake, don’t go back to sleep
  • [15:06-16:35] - The battle of winding down and importance of a evening routine, best preparing yourself for sleep 
  • [16:54-19:00] - Bret’s evening routine 
  • [20:00-21:20] - Acupuncture mat benefit
  • [21:31-24:00] - Bret’s evening routine continued
  • [24:25] - Separating your environments (i.e. don’t watch TV before bed, it doesn’t help you sleep, same with the night cap) 
  • [27:26] - How do you feel? How much do you have on your mind? 
  • [30:22] - Natural light waking you up, waking up with no light, environment is informing you that it’s still time to sleep
  • [31:00] - One thing that has helped evening routines (Beam CBD), aid to fall asleep but not a necessity to go to sleep
  • [34:18] - Finding a breathing pattern that helps you relax
  • [36:00] - Journaling to wind down, One Line a Day Journal
  • [43:12]- Learn more about Beam here, THC-CBD to elevate your everyday
Feb 4, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week on the Live Better podcast talking about rituals. Last episode we chatted about what a ritual is, versus a routine and the difference between the two and benefits of both. Today’s focus is going to be on morning rituals. Whether that is before work, before play, before a weekend, before an event or whatever that may be for you, these rituals can be very regimented or sporadic. Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss their own morning rituals, what they are working on implementing and taking away to create more meaningful time in the morning to think, create and to just be.

Inquire and learn more about a Live Better wellness retreat.

Show notes:

  • [02:28-9:00] - Jason’s morning routine, starting slower, and making it meaningful
  • [9:15] - Idea of routine + getting SHIT done
  • [13:00] - RIP Kobe. Tragedy is often a catalyst for others to make a change in their life
  • [13:30] - Live Better Mission, giving back to the next generations + serving other people
  • [18:35] - Gratitude practice
  • [24:25] - Checking in with others via text and email + staying in touch with friends 
  • [26:00] - The benefit of connecting and networking with others in person
  • [30:00] - Creating space to think vs. regimented routine
  • [31:00] - Managing your schedule and creating morning rituals that support that 
  • [33:00] - Control group vs. experimentation, everything takes time
  • [34:00] - What works for you in the morning? Thinking ahead of the game and prepping for the seasons and changes in our lives that come and go.
  • [36:00]- Learn more about  a Live Better wellness retreat here, for access to the best in nutrition, wellness, movement, yoga and a driven community alongside you the whole time.
Jan 28, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week on the Live Better podcast talking about rituals. The two will touch on why rituals are important, creating time for yourself and the impact of doing things consistently. It’s important to take the time to really methodically think about what your rituals are and why you are doing them. Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss their own rituals, why they think they are important and how you can start to ponder your own.

This episode is the beginning of a mini series on rituals and over the next couple of weeks will talk more specifically about morning, workday and evening rituals. 

For a discount on Beam CBD use code LIVEBETTER’ for a discount (follow link).

Show notes:

  • [04:24] - What is a ritual and why is it important
  • [5:12] - Difference between ritual and routine
  • [8:23] - Ritual = rite of passage, ceremonial experiences
  • [10:43] - Starting your day doing everything with intentions and the benefits
  • [11:40] - What is a way you can turn your routine into more of a ritual?
  • [14:37] - When you are focused on a task in high gear your sensory input is down (i.e. texting when walking across the street)
  • [16:00] - Float tank analogy 
  • [16:15] - Jason’s rituals he is adding in for 2020
  • [16:40] - Starting evening rituals earlier
  • [16:58] - Improvement on sleep score (using WHOOP band)
  • [17:19] - Take Beam earlier, make team, consumer magnesium with dinner
  • [17:51] - Shutting down faster, baking in more excess free time at end of evening 
  • [20:03] - Bret’s morning routine and evening ritual to decompress 
  • [27:40] - Don’t stop doing, but slow down and take your time, consistency trumps intensity every single time 
  • [30:00] - The magic of a matcha tea ceremony, thoughtfulness behind a routine, daily task or anything you do
  • [33:10] - Reflect on your own rituals, spend time for desired results + sharing your own
  • [34:00] - For a discount on Beam CBD use code LIVEBETTER’ for a discount (follow link). @beam
Jan 28, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week on the Live Better podcast talking about rituals. The two will touch on why rituals are important, creating time for yourself and the impact of doing things consistently. It’s important to take the time to really methodically think about what your rituals are and why you are doing them. Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss their own rituals, why they think they are important and how you can start to ponder your own.

This episode is the beginning of a mini series on rituals and over the next couple of weeks will talk more specifically about morning, workday and evening rituals. 

For a discount on Beam CBD use code LIVEBETTER’ for a discount (follow link).

Show notes:

  • [04:24] - What is a ritual and why is it important
  • [5:12] - Difference between ritual and routine
  • [8:23] - Ritual = rite of passage, ceremonial experiences
  • [10:43] - Starting your day doing everything with intentions and the benefits
  • [11:40] - What is a way you can turn your routine into more of a ritual?
  • [14:37] - When you are focused on a task in high gear your sensory input is down (i.e. texting when walking across the street)
  • [16:00] - Float tank analogy 
  • [16:15] - Jason’s rituals he is adding in for 2020
  • [16:40] - Starting evening rituals earlier
  • [16:58] - Improvement on sleep score (using WHOOP band)
  • [17:19] - Take Beam earlier, make team, consumer magnesium with dinner
  • [17:51] - Shutting down faster, baking in more excess free time at end of evening 
  • [20:03] - Bret’s morning routine and evening ritual to decompress 
  • [27:40] - Don’t stop doing, but slow down and take your time, consistency trumps intensity every single time 
  • [30:00] - The magic of a matcha tea ceremony, thoughtfulness behind a routine, daily task or anything you do
  • [33:10] - Reflect on your own rituals, spend time for desired results + sharing your own
  • [34:00] - For a discount on Beam CBD use code LIVEBETTER’ for a discount (follow link). @beam
Jan 14, 2020

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week on the Live Better podcast talking about building and growing a business in the health and wellness (& organic food) industry that is committed to creating a healthier world with Zach, Founder + Meghan Adelman, Co-Founder/Wellness Director of Navitas Organics. 

Navitas Organics makes super-simple, super-nutritious superfood products that give you the energy you need to live each day to the fullest. They uphold their promise of sourcing the best organic superfoods the world has to offer & living life positively as they do just that!

Listen in as Zach and Meghan discuss with Live Better their journey founding Navitas, from the spark of where it all began to building a company culture and growing a b-corp that is committed to creating a healthier world through regenerative organic farming and plant-focused lifestyles.

For 30% off Navitas products use code LIVEBETTER’ for a discount (follow link): navitasorganics.com/discount/LIVEBETTER

Valid until 4/30/2020

Show notes:

  • [02:28] - Introducing: Zach + Meg Adelman, Founder and Co-Founder/Wellness Director of Navitas Organics.
    [05:14] - Early adopters of plant-based movement
  • [06:50] - Lifestyle ingrained in what you do at work
  • [10:20] - Maintaining integrity of business, organic system in the U.S., relentless to quality control standard
  • [14:09] - Conscious consumers, expanding regenerative organic farming + combating climate change
    [16:37] - Adopting an organic diet, supporting brands that have a positive impact, lose all nutrient benefits if farmed or processed incorrectly, highest level of efficiencies, helping consumers make the right choice
  • [22:09] - Culture, working together (as husband and wife), empowerment of organization, don’t take everyone too seriously, would do any job in the company again 
  • [25:00] - Healthcare system, Navitas wellness program, self-directed + sustainable wellness journey 
  • [40:45] - Making healthy choices on limited income, how to start building  your pantry with organic products
  • [42:21] - #1 selling product cocoa powder + other newer innovation products
  • [53:00]  - Sustainable + biodegradable packaging, improving environmental impact (recycling, compost program)
  • [55:00] - Navitas Organics social mission
  • [1:02:35]  - Engaging in wellness, no matter your budget, empowering others to  seek it out
  • [1:06:21] - Navitas Founders “Best Day Ever”
  • [1:11:00] - https://navitasorganics.com/, @navitasorganics

 

 

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