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.
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.
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
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
Connect with Ben Patrick on Instagram and his website:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekneesovertoesguy/
ATG: Athletic Truth Group Coaching: https://atgonlinecoaching.com
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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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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.
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
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
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.
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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.
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[45:40-End] - Learn more about Andy Lederman and Bucket Listers on Instagram at @leder_man and @bucketlisters and their website at bucketlisters.com
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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