Welcome to the new and improved, Live Better Podcast!

To kick off the new season, this episode is centered around the "Best Day Ever" mindset. If you don't already know, the phrase "Best Day Ever" is used by co-founders Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig day in, day out. It's a mantra of how they live their lives and teach others to follow in their footsteps.

Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with one another what the "Best Day Ever" mindset means with the steps to get there, how they apply it to their everyday lives, and the different tools and tactics they use to talk about and act upon it. 

If you want to develop a way in which you approach life stronger, with more resiliency, Bret and Jason believe you must practice the way in which you make decisions, act, and evaluate your behavior. Your body is capable of doing great things; your mind is the power (or brakes) to the train.

This is what we call, the "Best Day Ever" mindset.

Our podcast is getting a makeover! After starting our podcast in 2016, we decided it was time for an upgrade. Welcome to the new and improved, Live Better Podcast. 

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.

"I finished 32 seconds under (my goal of) 3 hours. There's no way I could have finished 1 second faster" - Bret Gornik

On this episode of the Live Better Podcast: Marathon Series, Bret and Jason are here post marathon to talk about their individual experiences going into detail on the physical and mental hurdles they experienced while running their first marathon.  

On this episode of the Live Better Podcast: Marathon Series, Bret and Jason go into additional detail on their preparation for the Chicago Marathon. They speak specifically on the mental side of racing - knowing the horizon is so long for marathon training.

Listen in to hear more details on Bret + Jason’s marathon journey and cheer them on this Sunday if you are in Chicago! If you are running the marathon, striving towards any goal, looking to push yourself past mental limits, take a listen!

"You have to trust the process. That's all a successful race is. An appropriate amount of recovery relative to the amount of work you did." - Robyn LaLonde, Owner of EDGE Athlete Lounge, Nike Running Central Head Coach

On this episode of the Live Better Podcast: Marathon Series, Bret, Jason and Robyn discuss the physical and mental journey of running a marathon.

Listen in to hear Robyn's journey as an athlete, a coach and for more information on EDGE Athlete Lounge. If you are running the marathon, or any race, and are looking for last minute tips to perform your best, this episode is for you!

"It's magical. This is one of the biggest races in the world, the Chicago Marathon." - Mike Thomson, Founder of Fast & Fit Coaching

On this episode of the Live Better Show: Marathon Series, Bret, Jason and Mike discuss how to run your best marathon.

Listen in to hear Mike's inspiring journey as an athlete and a coach and learn about Fast & Fit Coaching philosophies. If you are running the marathon, or any race, and are looking to perform your best, this episode is for you!

Live Better co-founders Bret + Jason talk about their experience training for their first marathon - with a goal to run the 26.2 miles in under 3 hours. The two go into detail on why they chose to the run the marathon and how they've hit their goals along the way. 

Matt and Kevin both played professional sports as well as participated and trained for Ironman and Marathons. Two entrepreneurs who have dedicated their business to finding a natural way to reduce stress on the body through CBD. They both tried CBD years ago and after finding amazing results their goal was to create the best product that was safe for athletes. That's where Beam was born.

We discuss why Matt and Kevin do what they do, the life of a professional athlete, the benefits and how to consume CBD, and what it takes to have the best day ever.

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We met Paul as he came on one of our Live Better Retreats in El Salvador. He is similar to us in the fact he left his steady paying corporate job to pursuer is purpose in wellness. He now coaches one-on-one clients, is a founding Barry's instructor in Seattle, runs Down Dog Athletics, and is always living his truth. He blends yoga and lifting to find the synergy between both worlds and in the body. You cannot find a human being with a bigger heart.

D'juan shares his whole story. This is a truly special episode. D'juan opens up about his injuries, his recovery both physically and mentally, his struggles after ending his NFL career short, and how he turned it all around to be one of the best coaches out there. He co-founded the Ultimate Athlete Bootcamp. He continues to push everyone though social media and online coaching. During this show we really learn about how mindset and overcome anything that is thrown your way. D'juan has a super powerful way of delivering information. This is the best ever.

Remy is truly a professional. In this episode we dive into actionable ways she stays organized, prioritizes tasks, schedules meetings, runs multiple businesses, and always has time for golden hour to shoot photos. She shares her story about being sober, quitting her job, and becoming a vegan. This is a special show geared around upgrades, movings forward, and respecting the body as the vessel to put good into the world. Enjoy.

We met Betina years ago through the Nike network and she has just crushed it ever since! She recently started the Dance with Mweyne Foundation which aids special needs in developing nations. She is a Nike Master trainer and runs women's wellness programs out of her home gym in California. She is a musician, "surfer", athlete, and incredible human being. Please enjoy.

Ryan has tested everything he preaches on himself first. His first book, Fuck Your Feelings, is a neuroscientist-based exploration of why some people succeed and others do not. His podcast, The Better Human Project, explores how people crush life. This episode is incredible and we can't wait to hear what you think!

Darren was the first to dive into the true business behind sports. He opened the world's eyes to the behind the scenes. He uses dedication and hard work to create his best life. He has to marathon under his belt while being a father and husband. He reports all the biggest sporting events all over the globe. During this episode, we share his story, how he keeps his systems running, his deep dive into all the stories he uncovers, and his persona strategies to live an amazing life.

Marcus believes in creating rhythm in one's life through movement, mindfulness, and positivity. He complete in crossfire, started his own very successful gym, creating the idea around Functional Body Building, and continuing to improve daily. He combines strength, mobility, and energy to optimize results. This episodes focuses on how the ideas of his method translate in the gym and in the rest of life. You can meet him in person in San Rafael, Cali or online with his amazing workout and nutrition program.

Jacquelyn has always loved to move her body. She found her calling through coaching and dance. She led groups through dance and other types of movement. With a goal of reaching more people, she took her skills online and created actionable programs to improve posture, gain mobility, practice more yoga, and feel better. Jacquelyn chats through her career progression, her life story, and her outlook on the best day ever.

Eric is swole to say the least! This guy is the end all be all for kettlebell exercises. Check out his Instagram for the best kettlebell and animal flow exercises and routines in the world. He put all his work into an online course which is everything you need from the basics to the most advanced moves in kettlebells. This dude is an all out type of guy in all aspects of life as we get into what got him into training and how he continues to be creative with his flows. Find Eric coming to your city to teach his next course or when you are on your next trip to Austin at the Onnit Gym. 

Sam is the perfect mix between positive, knowledgable, and functional. His story starting as a gym manger to now being high up at Onnit, Jake Arrieta's trainer, and founder of Fitness Break Room and Be Less Fat shows how the grind pays off. Sam currently travels the country growing the Onnit brand while recoding podcasts with trainers on how they are where they are, today. Listen in to learn about where wellness is going and why getting just a little bit better each day is the key to success.

Bobby breaks down how just showing up is 99% of the battle.  Get into a place the will help you succeed and you will succeed. Bobby's new book is about using mental and physical training to maximize your potential. After a career in the UCF, Bobby has dealt with defeat and triumphs to build himself up and those around him.  We talk about the importance of self talk and actionable workshops you can do to increase your performance. 

Andy was involved in a serious car accident which would have put most people's life on hold and he used that experience to drive him to create the best line of skin care products out there. After his accident, he used the highest quality ingredients from the earth to create products that helped heal his skin and build up his life force. Then he created a business around these products which is booming. He is a true bio-hacker and incredible athlete. He preaches building up your skin from the inside out and you'll learn just how he does that in this episode. This is so much more that beauty products, this dude is crushing it.

Jason and Bret lay out the Live Better Retreat.  This immersive week will light you up, build you up, and make you rethink why you do things. This episode goes into wellness travel, how to optimize your time on a trip, and why to focus on your well-being while you are on the road. If you are thinking about attending a Live Better Retreat, take a listen.

JJ Thomas mastered the art of snowboarding as a professional and Olympic medalist in half pipe and then brought his love and passion to the sport as a coach. As Shaun White's personal snowboarding coach he created the path for him to conquer Olympic gold in the 2018 games! This guy has the most positive outlook on life, competition, and love for others. Please enjoy.

Alex demonstrates how to make an impact on the world through action.  She trains clients, coaches group workouts, writes books, travels the world, and leads by example.  Her personality lights up a room! She has dealt with depression and is always willing to lend a hand for anyone who needs help.  Using health and wellness to fuel herself, she turned that into an amazing career.  This story is one for the books. 

Eric lives his life through health and wellness.  He schedules his days for unlimited success.  A two time Kona Ironman athlete, founder of business from insurance to a fast casual restaurant, this guy does it all.  He breaks down the idea of adding value to the world on a super high level while making sure to take care of yourself as a priority.  

F3 — our three Fs stand for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith — traces its roots to a men's free, participant-led boot camp workout held outside. OBT & Dredd dive into the mission and credo of F3, how to get involved, and why they do what they do.  This workout is about creating a community through working out.