Breaking Ordinary with Andy Petranek

This is a show about raising the bar, improving your life, transforming your health, fitness, and well-being, and shattering the status quo. Andy's guests are people who have found the inner strength and confidence to lead from the front, to stand out, be different, and to truly make a difference in the world of health, fitness, and well-being. Their incredible, inspiring stories will help you generate ideas that spring you forward into action.

168: Philip Folsom - on Connecting, Kinship, and Tribes 05/27/2020

168: Philip Folsom - on Connecting, Kinship, and Tribes Find & Subscribe: | | | When you consider the fact that human beings have been living in tribes and communities for the entirety of our existence, there couldn't be a more important time to talk about how to create that connection than now... in this time of distancing and isolation during the COVID19 crisis. Philip is an anthropologist, an expert in the four archetypes as they relate to the hero’s journey, a ropes-course master, and has served as a consultant, trainer, and guide for high performing teams all over the country. In this conversation, we cover all of the following (and more): The importance of connection and community celebration How shining light on others in your tribe builds trust, camaraderie, collective success, and honor. Why tribe is so important, especially right now How to shift from isolation to connection How to empower yourself to thrive in today’s environment by choosing it. The 3 pillars of kinship I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Help Us Spread the Word & share this link with a friend: YOUR REVIEWS MATTER. Please do me a solid... and write a review on iTunes. Thanks in Advance!!. Notes: We also start connecting when feeling isolated Connection - shine a light on your tribe. When you win, I win and visa versa. Celebrate the wins of people in your tribe. Honor based cultures. Celebrating the collective success. Their success is your success. The false narrative of the lone wolf - Hollywood glorified - Rambo, The Lone Ranger. Not powerful. The lone wolf starves to death in the wild. Humans are wired for inherent collaborative relationships. Lone wolves under one banner don’t win… until they became team players. Toss and assist. When isolated from the pack/tribe, it triggers a “death response” in the amygdala. That is why “shame” is such a significant trigger. It makes you feel like you’re not accepted… the threat of isolation/ex-communication. The brain releases cortisol - to prep to fight to survive. Shuts down non-vital organs and immune system. Feeling isolated? Must start a protocol of connecting. We are not socially distancing, we are physically distancing. We are tighter than ever today. Pain, when unresolved, it becomes resentment, which then becomes contempt - and then it’s time for separation, Perspective creates reality. When looking at this as enforced isolation, it’s externally enforced. When looking at this as solitude and it’s an opportunity for growth, reflection, healing, etc, it’s internally enforced. It’s a choice When it’s MY choice… I’m empowered. Ownership… don’t let someone else’s enforced rules become YOUR prison When you can no longer change your situation, you’re forced to change yourself. - Victor Frankl When in chaos, we must chunk it down into small amounts we can manage. There are situations… but there are never problems. Problems are always in the past or in the future. The apple represented metacognition. Self-awareness, what is going to happen in the future, and ultimately, death… the perfect recipe for anxiety, worry, fear. Humans have been cursed with remembering the past (regrets, depression), and thinking about the future (anxiety)... also a source of power - remembering the past (learn from it), thinking about the future (plan).. Yin Yang of our journey. Resiliency in a sense of belonging. WWII - the blitz of London - substantial drop in depression and anxiety and increased morale and resiliency got higher than ever. Trauma bonding. Kinship pillars 1 purpose, why, vision 2 values - growth, service 3 mission Connect with Philip Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - WRITE A REVIEW - If you liked this episode, try these: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/14531552

167: Carolyn Freyer-Jones on Finding Certainty in Uncertainty 05/21/2020

166: Dr. Dawn DeSylvia - How Your Beliefs About Healing Matter. Leaky Gut and Inflammation. Chelation for Heavy Metals Removal. And more... 11/08/2019

166: Dr. Dawn DeSylvia - How Your Beliefs About Healing Matter. Leaky Gut and Inflammation. Chelation for Heavy Metals Removal. And more... Available On: | | | Dr. Dawn DeSylvia, MD, is a nationally recognized family medicine doctor with over 15 years of experience in Functional and Integrative Medicine. After completing her training at UCLA, Dr. DeSylvia worked at the UCLA Malibu Clinic, Santa Monica Hospital, and served on the faculty at UCLA. In 2013, she opened The Center for Whole Health, where she works with patients to identify the root causes of disease and foster optimal health. As founder and medical director of The Center for Whole Health, it is Dr. DeSylvia’s mission to: - Provide exceptional integrative medicine that is consistent in care and integrity - Bridge the work of advanced medicine with cellular biology, neuroscience, and contemplative wisdom - Bring forth the most advanced interventions available in health and wellbeingWant to learn more about functional medicine... and about the key areas of your body to focus on and address to have the biggest impact on your health and well-being? --- I'm super excited about this episode... mostly because Dr. Dawn is my personal functional medicine doctor, meaning that for the first time in my life, I had the opportunity to sit down for a long conversation about health and well-being with my own doctor! And by the way, she didn't disappoint... In this episode, we dive deep into things like the brain, the gut, and the role that "belief" plays in healing. I really appreciate her humanness, and willingness to slow down and describe things in a way that "the rest of us" can understand and relate to. This was a great conversation... I know you're going to love this episode!! Enjoy! Want to help us spread the word? If you learn useful things from the podcast, or simply enjoy the conversations, please share it this link to it with a friend - www.wholelifechallenge.com/podcast Your reviews matter... and are greatly appreciated! Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Notes / Links What is functional medicine? Negativity bias - what you believe affects your ability to heal Bruce Lipton - - what determines a cell’s fate? How what you believe matters. Rick Hanson - “” - the brain is like Teflon to positive experience and velcro to negative experience Activating your parasympathetic nervous system Breaking Ordinary - “a call to arms” We want to listen to the whispers from the body, not just pay attention to when it screams. How language and consciousness affects your experience of life - speed learning - Why you want to be a thermostat, not a thermometer. The two questions Dr. Dawn always starts with when working with a new patient. EMF’s and how that contributes to stress and inflammation The impact of toxic heavy metals in the body and why you should care. Why you should get rid of your mercury fillings. How chelation therapy works to remove heavy metals. The two most important areas to focus on to keep yourself healthy: nutrition & gut health Why food quality matters… not just macros Make 80% of immune cells in our gut What is “leaky gut” and how it affects your health - a simplified breakdown. How toxins and inflammatory chemicals get into your bloodstream and liver from your gut (large intestine). A healthy immune system is built to handle the toxins (like lime, parasites, mold, etc) we get from our environment. However, when our system gut is impaired and dysfunctional, we can’t handle them, and they “get through” (leaky gut) into our body, liver, heart, brain. Why gluten is so inflammatory in the United States (hint: glyphosate, Monsanto). Your body’s ability to handle “a five-alarm fire” is determined by what you’re doing when you don’t have a five-alarm fire going on (daily habits). Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Anger work - processing your feelings The importance of mindfulness, emotional work and spiritual practice for your health. The self-loving and honoring practice of self-forgiveness Connect with Dr. Dawn Whole Life Health - office phone - 310-914-3400 Facebook - Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/11953733

165: Max Shank - On Attention, Self-Talk, and The Daily Essentials of Movement 06/04/2019

165: Max Shank - On Attention, Self-Talk, and The Daily Essentials of Movement Available On: | | | Max Shank is an eternal student, scientist, and artist of life and movement. Through his gym, books, videos, and online coaching programs, he helps tens of thousands of people get just a little better every day. He is a master of simplifying complex subjects and breaking them down into easy, effective actions. He loves to learn new skills like music, languages, juggling, and hand balancing. Episode Notes From Andy: Abrupt start - jumping into a conversation about ozone generator for his cold plunge Crux of the perishable skill as it applies to stimulus like walking barefoot and cold water Why you should think “intention before ingestion.” If complexity equals cost, what are you making complex that is costing you more than you need to spend? Why you should consider spending more time exercising, playing, and working out on hills. How looking for the right set/rep combination is missing the point. Learn this simple phrase to help frame your self-talk and be more honest with yourself. Books The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey What to say when you talk to yourself by Shad Helmstetter The Power of Yet by Esther P Cordova “Freedom is understanding the truth of necessity” How do you know what you need? What is a want vs. what is a need? Your outer game vs. inner game Starvation and Fasting look almost the same until the very end. Considering the 3-3-3 rule. Why “shoulding” others is something to consider giving up. What is more important, attention or intelligence? Why a simple timer is one of the best tools you can use for your fitness. Why you should roll around on the hard ground and how you should do it. The six daily essential types of movement: jump/bounce, roll, carry, walk/run, hang, crawl. Framing your suffering - how your ego gets in the way. The reward mechanism behind modern technology and how we are all falling victim to the habit cycle Using the “3-feel Test” to help you see what is truly important for you. Being an adult is the ability to be totally bored while remaining perfectly still. Why are we attached to numbers - weight, length, time? How many days old are you? I am 19,156 days old! () Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Connect with Max website Facebook — Twitter — Instagram — Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/10050968

164: Natalie Dau - Founder of Rockstar Fit App and Dailyscape.com 03/19/2019

163: Gabby Reece - On Training with Intention, Why Context Matters, and Why You Should Be Breathing Through Your Nose 02/13/2019

163: Gabby Reece - On Training with Intention, Why Context Matters, and Why You Should Be Breathing Through Your Nose Available On: | | | Gabrielle Reece is a world-renowned athlete, TV personality, New York Times bestselling author, model, wife and mother. At 6’ 3” the former professional beach volleyball player, and Nike's first female spokeswoman, Gabby Reece is the definition of both athleticism and feminine beauty. Gabby’s commanding presence, passion for healthy living, and fitness expertise makes her a popular leader in the world of health and wellness. Gabby took up volleyball in 11th grade when she and her mother moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. Gabby received an athletic scholarship to Florida State University, where she majored in communications and played two seasons of volleyball before booking modeling jobs in New York. In the spring of 2012, Gabby was invited to Washington, DC to speak at the annual TEDMED conference on innovations in health and medicine. Gabby also has an ongoing relationship with the , an initiative that benefits needy schools through the planting of organic gardens. Together with her husband, surfing legend Laird Hamilton, Gabby empowers people to take responsibility for their own health. She is a truly authentic example of healthy living. Gabby and Laird’s inspiring lifestyle led to the launch of an all-encompassing fitness program called in early 2016. The objective of XPT is to increase human performance with a training approach modeled after Laird and Gabby’s day-to-day fitness regimen. From Andy:Wow...how do you follow that up? In spending over an hour one-on-one with Gabby, it's clear to me why she has achieved the level of success she has in life. She's honest, real, willing to talk about just about anything, and is always looking both inward to grow and learn, and outward to serve others. A few of highlights from the show: How the life of her husband, big wave surfer Laird Hamilton, is way more than just glory and glamor What it means to be loyal to yourself How to beat stress by anticipation Visualization technique for a deep, full inhale Why you should start practicing nasal breathing You're going to love every moment of this one...promise! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Connect with website — Facebook — Twitter — Instagram — Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/8513618

162: Dai Manuel: On Life, Leadership, And COOing Your Life 01/26/2019

161: David Meltzer: On Killing Them with Kindness and Value 01/14/2019

161: David Meltzer: On Killing Them with Kindness and Value Available On: | | | In his early 20s, David Meltzer was at the top of his game in the business world and lecturing around the globe. But despite his success, he felt that something was missing, and the multimillionaire went on a rapid downward spiral that ended in bankruptcy. It was only then that David realized, in order to revive and thrive, he needed to blend spirituality with business. He started to meld his newfound life and business outlook as CEO to sports super agent Leigh Steinberg (played by Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire), and the result of his transformation is the remarkably successful venture - Sports 1 Marketing - that he began with Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon. From Andy:Dave is one of the most successful people I've ever had the opportunity of having on the podcast, and also one of the most genuine, relatable, and generous. It came as a surprise to me given the cutthroat, ego-driven business (sports agent, deal making, sports marketing) for which he's at the top of the game. He was incredibly open, sharing the behind the scenes story about getting Steve Young signed to the 49ers when they already had Joe Montana as their go-to guy, and also sharing his "secrets" of negotiating and deal-making. He's driven to succeed, but also to give, serve, and contribute to humanity - which he's doing every day. Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links - the guy you might know as Jerry McGuire - David’s Foundation - David’s podcast Connect with Dave Dave's Facebook — Twitter — Instagram — Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/8195639

160: Dr. Ian Dunican: Perform Better Through Sleep 12/21/2018

160: Dr. Ian Dunican: Perform Better Through Sleep Available On: | | | Dr. Ian Dunican has over twenty years of international professional experience in health and safety in the military, resources sector, utilities, rail industries, and with elite sporting organisations. Ian has also been featured on the health report on ABC radio, ABC radio national and numerous podcasts. Dr. Dunican has appeared on ABC television in Australia and was a TEDx Perth speaker in 2017 and is a regular reviewer for scientific peer-reviewed journals. He is currently the Director of Melius Consulting/Sleep4Performance and has recently completed a PhD with the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he worked with elite sporting organisations and athletes to optimize performance. Some of his clients are Olympic and elite athletes with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), professional teams in Super Rugby, basketball, Australian Rules Football (AFL), and martial arts (judo, boxing, grappling). As an ultra-runner, Ian has completed numerous mountain ultra-runs in Australia and the infamous Leadville 100 mile, an off-road foot race in the Colorado Rockies where he ran for 27 hrs 42 minutes! Ian is a regular speaker at universities and international conferences in sports performance and physiology and regularly contributes articles to publications such as with the Australian Financial Review. From Andy: Ian is on a mission - to help people figure out why they might be having trouble sleeping, and then to help them figure out what the heck to do about it. His approach is far-reaching and holistic, as there really isn’t any part of life that is not capable of contributing to poor sleep hygiene. Our conversation was broad including topics like email, social media, apps, and fitness trackers, to your schedule, travel, sleep apnea, Netflix, and caffeine. If you don’t come away from this podcast with at least one fresh new idea about something that you could do to improve your sleep, you weren’t listening hard enough. Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links by Cal Newport - Ted Talk by Cal Newport , founder of the Center for Human Sleep Science , author of the Oxygen Advantage Connect with Ian Email: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/8005517

159: Dr. Sean Pastuch - Unconventional Healing Through Movement, Load, and Time 12/06/2018

159: Dr. Sean Pastuch - Unconventional Healing Through Movement, Load, and Time Available On: | | | Dr. Sean Pastuch is the Founder and CEO of where he is on a mission to change the way Active people improve their soft tissue and joint health. Dr. Sean believes that the way to make healthcare inspiring again is to get it out of the doctor’s office and into the gym. With help from his team, Dr. Sean has been able to help people remotely, from all walks of life avoid surgery and work towards elite performance through coaching and programming. In his own words, "I am passionate as can be about coaching other people reach their potential be it intellectually, in business, or physically. This is especially true for my thrill for parenting. I feel like this is the masterpiece coaching job of my career and there is nothing I take more pride in than seeing something I taught one of my daughters take shape and provide them value in one way or another. In his daily practice, Dr. Sean treats professional and recreational athletes alike to get them back on the field or in the gym. He is also well practiced in treating patients with little or no athletic background who simply want to live an active lifestyle. He has also provided trainer education programs for Equinox Fitness Clubs, New York Sports Clubs, The Fitness Education Institute, and The Personal Training Institute and coaches classes at CrossFit King of Island Park, NY. From Andy: What a refreshing conversation. I love Dr. Sean’s mission - keeping people out of the doctor’s office and in their lives, pursuing what they love. I also love the way he is unabashedly out in the world pursuing it, preaching it, living it. One of the things I love about Sean is his humbleness. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to ever hear him touting the fact that he is, in fact, a doctor of chiropractic, as he feels it interferes with clients expectations of what that title means, and with his ability to help people heal through whatever means necessary. Two of the coolest parts of the convo - 1) understanding the underlying “why” behind any client’s goals, and 2) our discussion of the difference between flexibility and mobility. It’s probably not what you think (but you’ll have to listen in to find out). Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Connect with Dr. Sean Instagram - Facebook — YouTube — Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/7825079

158: Bart Yasso - Stories from a Lifetime of Running the World Over 11/30/2018

158: Bart Yasso - Stories from a Lifetime of Running the World Over Available On: | | | Bart Yasso, known as the “Mayor of Running,” is the now-retired Runner's World Chief Running Officer, and author of My Life on the Run and Race Everything. In addition to his induction into the Running USA Hall of Champions, Yasso was recently inducted into the Road Runners Club of America Distance Running Hall of Fame. Yasso started running in the late '70s on a whim. Finding it both easy and natural, he fell in love with the sport for its measurability and simplicity. A decade and thousands of miles later, in 1987, he joined the staff of Runner's World. He was also the creator of a marathon training workout called Yasso 800s that has become known around the world as a legit track training workout for marathons. Here's how it works: Take your marathon time, but instead of looking at it as hh:mm, look at it as mm:ss, then do 10 x 800m intervals with a 400m rest interval. (Example: A marathon time of 3 hrs and 30 min becomes 3 min and 30 seconds. So you'd do your 800's at that 3:30 pace). He is one of the few people to have completed races on all seven continents from the Antarctica marathon to the Mt. Kilimanjaro marathon. In 1987, Yasso won the U.S. National Biathlon Long Course Championship and won the Smoky Mountain Marathon in 1998. He has also completed the Ironman five times and the Badwater 146 through Death Valley. He has also cycled, unsupported and by himself, across the country twice. From Andy: This conversation really surprised me. Not that I didn't think it would be good, but that I had no idea what to expect as I didn't know the extent of Bart's experience and reach in the world of running. There isn't much he hasn't done, and his love for the sport really comes out. He's also quick to point out that by far the most meaningful experiences he's had over his varied career have had everything to do with the people and the difference he's made for them, runners or not. His stories about the Badwater 146 and cycling cross-country are unforgettable, as are the things he shares about the people whose lives he's touched and who have touched his. Enjoy this one. I sure did! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Connect with Facebook — Twitter — Email — Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/7751918

157: Ara Katz and Raja Dhir - On Gut Science, the Microbiome, and Probiotics 11/17/2018

157: Ara Katz and Raja Dhir - On Gut Science, the Microbiome, and Probiotics Available On: | | | Ara Katz and Raja Dhir founded , an ecosystem of kindred scientists, doctors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and translational storytellers from around the world. Seed's members collectively believe in the potential of the microbiome to improve human and planetary health. Raja Dhir leads Seed’s research strategy and academic collaborations, clinical trial design, product development, and intellectual property strategy. Raja is the architect of the Seed Platform and has unique expertise in translating scientific research for product development – including patented inventions to stabilize sensitive compounds to improve human microbiome diversity and inflammatory biomarkers. Raja is also Co-Chair of Seed’s Scientific Advisory Board where Seed focuses on solving complex ecological problems including honeybee colony collapse, plastic degradation, and soil fertility through bacteria. Raja serves on the Editorial Board for the scientific journal, Microbiome, on the Industry Advisory Committee for the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP). Ara Katz's breastfeeding experience led her to the microbiome and inspired a personal mission to explore the importance of microbes and how they can impact the health of our bodies, our children and our planet. Ara previously Co-Founded and served as CMO of Spring, mobile commerce marketplace. Ara has been a fellow at the MIT Media Lab’s Center for Future Storytelling and CCA’s DesignMBA program, and was named in Marie Claire’s “The New Guard: The 50 Most Influential Women in America”, listed on Business Insider’s “Silicon Alley Top 100” and “36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech”, and was recently included in Create + Cultivate’s 100 List for STEM. From Andy: This was just about the most fun I've ever had in a conversation about some seriously scientific and technical stuff - the human biome and gut. Ara and Raja were so good at taking their vast knowledge and expertise, boiling it down to the things that are most important, and explaining it in a way that a normal layperson can understand. The developments we're making in the research of the microbiome and gut are so exciting and cutting edge - this is a conversation that you've got to take the time to check out! Enjoy! WANT TO GIVE SEED'S PROBIOTIC A TRY? Get 15% off your first order! Click and use this coupon code: WholeLifeChallenge15 FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links - Seed Chief Scientist Connect with Ara and Raja Instagram — Twitter — Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you enjoyed this podcast, here are some others to check out: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/7545020

156: Thad Beaty - Music That Moves 11/06/2018

156: Thad Beaty - Music That Moves Available On: | | | For Thad Beaty, musician-turned-triathlete, “Music That Moves” is the literal summation of his incredible journey thus far. A guitarist who has spent 9 years with country juggernaut Sugarland, he has shared stages with Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Rhianna, and Beyoncé as well as contributing as a writer on albums selling upwards of 10 million copies. After his mother’s diagnosis with colon cancer and his own realization that the rock and roll lifestyle had resulted in his own poor health, he set out on a new journey to reclaim his health, the health of his family, and now, a quickly growing community of triathletes all over the world. Music That Moves was born out of Thad’s journey back to health in all areas of his life. Through the medium of a plant-based diet combined with a goal to compete in an IRONMAN, Thad found himself over 70 pounds lighter and surrounded by fellow athletes and musicians who wanted his help with their own journeys. Never one to do anything halfway, he dove in head first and pursued multiple coaching certifications (USA Triathlon Level 2, USAC Level 2, Training Peaks Level 2, USMS Level 2, Newton Running, Dynamic Movement Assessment,TRX, Spartan SGX, Triathlon Research, and Scheduled to sit for his Nutritionist certification and NSCA CSCS) to better coach the athletes he is leading. After discovering his passion to affect people’s lives for positive change, Thad was asked to be a celebrity mentor on ABC’s Extreme Makeover Weight-loss Edition, helping to coach and train a participant to complete the New Zealand Half-Ironman. From Andy: Thad is one of the most down-to-earth real rock stars that I've ever spoken with. His willingness to get real and raw and share some of the realities of his life made the conversation light, fun, entertaining, and enlightening. He's got a serious passion for helping others change their lives in a similar way to the way he's changed his. You're going to LOVE this one! Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Connect with Thad Facebook — Twitter — Instagram — Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: Sponsored by: One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/7403126

155: Katja Pantzar - The Finnish Way Through Sisu 10/26/2018

155: Katja Pantzar - The Finnish Way Through Sisu Available On: | | | Katja Pantzar is a Helsinki-based writer, editor and broadcast journalist. Her newest book was published in the UK, Germany, and in June 2018 in the USA. It's called The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness through the Power of Sisu (Tarcher Perigee/Penguin Books). The Finnish Way takes readers on a journey to Finland and explores simple and sensible ways to boost well-being inspired by the Nordic lifestyle ranging from winter swimming and cycling to the Nordic diet – all through the special Finnish concept of courage and resilience called sisu. FROM ANDY: There is something about sisu that is incredibly appealing to me. So much so that after reading Katja's book I started taking cold showers every day simply to inject some sisu into my everyday life. Sisu is easy to manifest in your everyday life, and Katja does a great job revealing that in her book and in our conversation. Yes, you too can benefit from a little sisu in your life. Listen in our conversation for inspiration, ideas, and understanding why. Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Connect with Katja Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: Sponsored by: One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/7300988

154: Mark Sisson: On Cholesterol, Keto, and Each of the WLC's 7 Daily Habits 10/16/2018

154: Mark Sisson: On Cholesterol, Keto, and Each of the WLC's 7 Daily Habits Available On: | | | Mark Sisson is founder of Primal Nutrition, LLC and Primal Kitchen, LLC, , health and wellness revolutionary, and founder of , the #1-ranked blog for over a decade in its health and fitness category. He is also wrote The Primal Blueprint, which was credited with turbocharging the growth of the primal/paleo movement back in 2009. Prior to his life as a health and wellness educator and leader, Mark was a gifted runner and triathlete. In 1980, he qualified for the US Olympic Trials, and earned a 4th place finish in the Hawaii Ironman World Championships. The inhuman amount of training and weekly racing those results required was taking its toll, though. Mark found himself constantly sick or injured. That pushed him to explore nutrition and supplementation as a way to enhance his performance, to support his damaged body, and to bolster his immune system. Mark retired from competition in 1988 and decided to do whatever he could to help others avoid making the kinds of health mistakes that he had made. Mark uses his pre-medical background, degree in biology, and an intense desire to unlock the health secrets that he knew were out there—answers to questions about health, wellness, anti-aging, safe weight-loss, nutrition and supplementation—to find the natural ways of achieving good health for himself and others. FROM ANDY: I'm always stoked to have a recorded conversation with Mark. He and I have been friends for many years, and I always learn something new each time I talk to him. This time was no exception. In fact, in this podcast, we were able to cover topics about each of the WLC's 7 Daily Habits. You'll want to take notes during this one for sure! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Connect with Mark Have a question? Have feedback? Want to connect? Email Andy at , or Connect on social media with Andy directly at , , or Leave a podcast review - If you enjoyed this podcast, here are some others to check out: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/7195538

153: Sarah Ballantyne — The Paleo Mom on How Eating Real Food Can Change Everything 10/03/2018

153: Sarah Ballantyne — The Paleo Mom on How Eating Real Food Can Change Everything Available On: | | | Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. is the creator of the award-winning online resource , co-host of the syndicated top-rated Podcast, New York Times bestselling author of , and ; creator of the online program and creator of the top-rated online course, . Sarah earned her doctorate degree in medical biophysics at the age of 26. Sarah’s transition from academic researcher to stay-at-home mom to award-winning and internationally-recognized health advocate and educator was driven by her own health journey, which included losing 120 pounds and using both diet and lifestyle to mitigate and reverse a dozen diagnosed health conditions. As a scientist both by training and by nature, Sarah is deeply interested in understanding how the foods we eat interact with our gut barriers, immune systems, and hormones to influence health. She is also interested in the impact of lifestyle factors like sleep, stress and activity. Her passion for scientific literacy and her talent for distilling scientific concepts into straightforward and accessible explanations form the foundation of her work and her dedication to improving public health. Learn more by checking out Sarah’s , and. From Andy: Sarah is as personable as she is smart. She's able to read medical research and understand exactly what it's saying and then translate it for the rest of us so that we can use it to our best benefit. You are going to love her story, as well as the things we discuss about the gut. Enjoy! - Andy Petranek, Whole Life Challenge FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Connect with Sarah The Paleo Mom Sarah's The Paleo Mom Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/7093625

152: Farmer Paul Greive - Most "Free Range Organic" Chickens Never See the Light of Day 09/21/2018

152: Farmer Paul Greive - Most "Free Range Organic" Chickens Never See the Light of Day Available On: | | | Paul Greive is making a difference. He's the co-founder and CEO of PastureBird - the country's largest supplier of REAL pasture raised, free-range chicken in the Country. And what do I mean by real? Well, "pasture raised", when you see it on packaging in the market, doesn't mean what you think it does. Here's his story: When Paul got out of the military in 2011 and became a Certified Public Accountant, he decided to do something about his aching joints, arthritis, and constant Motrin use. He'd heard the hype about Paleo but never committed to trying it out. He finally gave it a go and after two weeks he says he felt like a kid again. He could breathe through his nose, his joint pain was gone, energy levels were up, and his sleep returned to normal. His wife and her whole family even jumped on board. People were losing weight, feeling better, and just overall healthier and happier. They were working hard to find good, clean foods and spending a lot of extra money on fancy labels like "grass fed", "free range", "organic", and "antibiotic free". The problem was, the more he learned about labels the more he found that they were complete BS. Free Range chickens never actually went outside, and "Antibiotic Free" birds actually got a bunch of antibiotics. Oh, and organic, that just dealt with a single certification for the feed. Wait, what? He felt cheated, misled, and lied to. Then, in April of 2012, the family sat around together over Easter, joking around about getting some chickens for the backyard. Nobody had any type of a farming or livestock background, so Paul thought it was just a big joke. But sure enough, his brother in law Rob disappeared from the room for about 5 minutes and returned with a big grin on his face. "Guys, I just ordered 50 chicks and they'll be here in 2 weeks" Rob said. From Andy: The more I learned about Paul's story, the more disturbed I became about the quality of the food that's on my family's dinner table. Do the chicken and eggs we spend good money on based on their labels actually meet the standards that a "reasonable person" would expect from the words "free range" and "pasture raised"? Listen, learn, and get inspired to take action! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Connect with Paul Facebook IG YouTube Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/7074235

151: Kevin Rose — Lifehacker, Visionary Tech Investor, and CEO of Oak Meditation 09/11/2018

151: Kevin Rose — Lifehacker, Visionary Tech Investor, and CEO of Oak Meditation Available On: | | | Kevin Rose is a pioneer in the tech world. He's been named in the list of the Top 25 Angel Investors (Bloomberg), Top 25 Web Celebrities (Forbes), Top 25 Most Influential People on the Web (Time and Businessweek), and Top 35 Innovators under 35 (MIT). He founded the social news site Digg, was a general partner at Google Ventures (investing in companies like Ripple, Medium, and Nextdoor), and prior to that started investing as an Angel investor in Twitter, Facebook and Square. From Andy: The thing I love about Kevin, and the real reason he's on this podcast, is his playful and experimental spirit - his approach to life that has him trying and failing over and again, until he figures out for himself what works (and what doesn't). To me, he exemplifies '' (Shoshin) as he stumbles his way forward in life, listening, learning, growing, and staying humble. He uses this approach with all that he does, including developing a really fantastic (and free) meditation app that I use daily called . He has also been part of in the self-optimization world for many years, researching and learning a ton about his own health metrics, testing, biomarkers, genetic markers, and life-optimization. All of this he's incredibly open with and full of suggestions for how to get started down this path in your own life (and the importance of doing so.) Enjoy this one - I know you will! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Connect with Kevin Kevin's website: Instagram Twitter Facebook Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/7028455

150: Tracy Sundlun — Co-Founder of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series 08/28/2018

150: Tracy Sundlun — Co-Founder of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series Available On: | | | Tracy Sundlun is best known as one of the co-founders of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, which with his involvement, grew to 29 events in 15 states, Washington DC, and 6 other countries, in which over 500,000 runners competed each year. He has over 4 decades of involvement in virtually every facet of the sports of track and field, long distance running, and race walking. His experience includes everything from coaching (including at Georgetown, Colorado, USC, and over 100 athletes going to the Olympic Games); to sports administration, event creation (founder of the National Scholastic Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Championships), and athlete representation, sponsorship sales, and charity fundraising. Tracy has been at the forefront of a number of the sports’ innovations and advances over the past 40 years, including the1974 effort to introduce and involve chiropractic in track & field, in 1980 when he initiated the first test case with prize money and above-the-table appearance money in long distance running, and more recently in 2005, he created the first Wave Start plans for marathons and half marathons to better manage the density and comfort of runners on the course. Tracy's actions, events, and programs have always epitomized his core belief that sport should positively impact all of society and look to include as opposed to exclude, involving all constituencies and athletes of all ages and abilities. His recent accolades include induction into the Running USA Hall of Champions and being named head manager of the United States Men’s Track & Field Team for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Tracy now runs Everything Running, a small consulting company focused on “anything and everything track and field, running, and race walking." From Andy: It's rare these days that you get a chance to sit down and hear stories from a true legend, leader, and innovator in a modern sport. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to do just this with Tracy Sundlun. His stories are mesmerizing, as he takes me back to times in the running world when things that we take for granted today were totally non-existent. This is modern-history (that isn't done yet) and storytelling at it's finest. ENJOY! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Connect with Tracy Facebook: Twitter: Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: Image of Tracy Sundlun speaking courtesy of This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/6978711

149: Dr. Mark Goulston — Transforming Relationships and Upgrading Your Happy Through Listening 08/13/2018

149: Dr. Mark Goulston — Transforming Relationships and Upgrading Your Happy Through Listening Available On: | | | Dr. Mark Goulston is a psychiatrist, a mentor to top executives and CEOs, bestselling author, and is considered to be the world's number one expert in deep listening and influence. His book, , is the top book on listening in the world. He teaches listening for empathy around the world to highly diverse groups of people including FBI and SWAT hostage negotiators, coaches, teachers and educators, and recently in Moscow to over 400 managers and CEOs from the Russian Federation. Mark's other six books include , first published in 1996, which has been in the top 20 self-help books at Amazon for the past ten years. His current focus is assisting high-performers win in business without losing at life. His book, serves as a foundation for his teaching and training of traumatized people to heal and thrive. From Andy: The empathy with which Mark listens is really like a superpower. The cool thing is that you can learn it too (he teaches us how). He calls it "listening for" instead of "listening to." He also has a technique called the "Fud Crud" intervention. It's really about dealing with what lies underneath anger, upset, and sadness... disappointment. These are just two of the methods/techniques we talk about during the interview. My take... if you get good at even just one of these, it has the power to transform every relationship in your life. Seriously. Listen up and sharpen your pencils... I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did. Thanks, Dr. Mark!! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Connect with Mark Email: [email protected] Twitter: LinkedIn: Questions? Feedback? Email Andy at , or Connect on social media with Andy directly at , , or Leave a podcast review - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/6906381

148: Josh Mantz - Back From the Dead With a Message About Living 08/02/2018

148: Josh Mantz - Back From the Dead With a Message About Living Available On: | | | Josh Mantz graduated from West Point in 2005 and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor while serving in combat in Iraq. In 2007, Josh died after suffering a gunshot wound in Baghdad, only to be miraculously revived by an expert medical team after his heart stopped for a full fifteen minutes. To chronicle his journey back from the dead to a place of truly living, Josh wrote his #1 best-selling book, . The book carries a universal message about trauma that empowers people to transcend through their most challenging experiences. From Andy: The most compelling part of Josh's story is, of course, his experience with death (he remembers every detail of the last few minutes of his life.) But after peeling some layers back, it becomes clear that that was just the start of his journey. Today, after working through his own demons, he is committed to helping others through their mental, emotional, and spiritual crises, in addition to their physical trauma. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Connect with Josh Email: [email protected] Instagram: Twitter: Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/6865517

147: Kevin Carter — Father, Philanthropist, Former NFL Player & Super Bowl Champion 07/23/2018

147: Kevin Carter — Father, Philanthropist, Former NFL Player & Super Bowl Champion Available On: | | | Kevin Carter is a 14-Year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, Sports Broadcaster, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. He recently hosted the highest rated college gameday show on ESPNU - The Experts and College Game Day. With four stellar seasons in the NFL, Carter turned his fifth season with the Rams into the best of his career. In 1999 he led the NFL in sacks with 17, earning him Pro Bowl, All-Pro, and All-Madden honors. Carter accomplished his ultimate goal as an NFL player that same year. With his help, the St. Louis Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV, earning the team its only Super Bowl title in team history. Not only did Kevin make plays on the field, but off the field as well with vast community endeavors through , which he began in 2002. He was voted by his Titans’ teammates as the Community Man of the Year during three of the four seasons he spent with the team. Throughout his career, Carter fell in love with philanthropy and giving back to the community. In 2002 he began a unique celebrity charity event in Nashville entitled , where celebrities join him to wait tables for patrons. April 2018 marked the 17th Anniversary for the event, which has raised over $2.2 million for The Kevin Carter Foundation and Make- A-Wish Middle Tennessee. Looking back on his career, Carter says what he is most proud of is the work he has been able to do in the community, raising millions of dollars for various causes through his foundation. FROM ANDY: I was touched, moved, and inspired by Kevin's commitment to helping others, especially after watching the video on his website , and felt compelled to have him on as a guest. While yes, Kevin was a pro football player, which is interesting in and of itself, his work today is focused on supporting his wife and son, and in helping others gain access to many of the opportunities he's had in his life. In short, he's using his celebrity for doing good and helping others. That's the focus of our podcast conversation. This one was more like a close conversation with a good friend than it was an interview, as Kevin opens up the things that challenge him in his life today and how he's setting himself up for the future. Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Notes — 147: Kevin Carter Kevin’s philanthropy work: How the measure of a man is not what happens on the field, but what happens once the lights turn off. Kevin’s childhood… it’s not anything like what you would think: Coke-bottle glasses, plump, speech impediment, emotional, a dreamer, and band-geek. His mom’s powerful influence on the context of his life and being a hero. As a kid, he committed to always standing up for the underdog, the underpriviledged. Kevin tried out for his junior varsity football and basketball teams his freshman year of high school - didn’t make either. While his older brother was smart, strong, good looking, and the super athlete. He had a massive growth spurt between freshman and sophomore years and everything changed on the outside. Became All-Everything and decided to live in to being the man he committed to being as a kid - one that is a true Hero - using his “celebrityness,” fame and visibility to do good in the world. How his work is like a tsunami that you never saw coming, yet is powerful beyond measure. Kevin’s event - a one night per year event called has generated $2.5 million to the Make A Wish Foundation over the past 17 years. The problem with how we listen and communicate. Is debate as a form of communication really valuable or does it increase the understanding gap? First seek to understand, then to be understood. Kevin’s take on the sport of football, the NFL, and concussions. How should kids be introduced to combative sports like football? The split-second decisions that athletes make playing sports like baseball and football. Q: How does a former pro-football player keep fit? A: Marry a woman who is fitter and healthier than he is. Keeping ahead of father time. How? Drinks only 3 things, including tons of water. Learn his “secret” strategy. How his metabolism has changed since his early days in the NFL Kevin’s eating strategy How keeping organized and structuring his time is a work in progress. Kevin’s primary job is to be the main “doer” at home - groceries, cleaners, dishes, errands, supplies, general maintenance and supporting his wife and son. He’s also a high school football coach and part time (during football season) analyst on ESPN. Strongest calling now is to be a great husband and dad - not to pursue other things outside of household. Struggle now is balancing his inner desire to branch out into new and exciting directions personally, and REALLY being there for his son and wife. Right now, being husband and father is winning out, but it’s still a struggle. New practice - mindfulness and meditation from a book by Thich Nhat Hanh. What is your definition of success? Serving family, wife, and son. Truly connecting and participating in their lives. Being a better man. Shifting your context from “I have to,” to “I want to.” Working with Coach Dick Vermeil and how he helped him learn to turn off his default emotional response, which served him well as a football player. Balancing not taking ourselves too seriously with taking ourselves seriously. The importance to Kevin of being able to look in the mirror and like what he sees (as substantive) Connect with Kevin Waiting for Wishes/Kevin Carter Foundation Kevin Carter on Waiting for Wishes Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. 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146: Charles Mayfield — Farmer, Father, and Bestselling Author of Paleo Comfort Foods 07/17/2018

146: Charles Mayfield — Farmer, Father, and Bestselling Author of Paleo Comfort Foods Available On: | | | Charles Mayfield, both an early adopter and leader in the paleo nutrition world, got started down this road based on personal desire to put the best, healthiest, and nutritious food on the table for himself and his family. His intention recently expanded from that to now include being responsible for raising healthy livestock and taking care of our land, making it sustainable and renewable for years and generations to come. Charles is the co-author of one of the first cookbooks ever written for paleo recipes, is the co-founder of Atlanta Strength and Conditioning, and is the owner of his own farm, , primarily for providing pastured poultry, pork and beef for his family while building the size and infrastructure to expand his operation and offerings to his local community. Charles is also an avid hunter, gardener, distiller, and BJJ enthusiast. This was a particularly fun interview for me as Charles and I connect on so many things at so many levels. He was an early adopter of CrossFit, he attended the CrossFit Games in 2009, the one in which I competed, he was friends with Robb Wolf before Robb was a known figure, and he co-wrote one of my favorite of all time paleo cookbooks! When I met him at Paleo FX, I was amazed that we hadn't spent more time getting to know one another prior to that time. Charles' farm adventure is incredibly inspiring, considering the fact that he's only been at it for 2 years. After reading and studying the likes of Joel Salatin and regenerative farming, he decided to take action (many of us never get to this part... thinking about an idea for years before doing anything to move forward.) Moving his family from Atlanta to rural Tennessee, he built a regenerative farm with chickens, pigs and cows, and his entire family is reaping the rewards of it today. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Notes Reminiscing about the early days of the CrossFit Games Charles’ circuitous path to cookbook writing and then farming The early days of CrossFitting at BTB CrossFit, Atlanta Learning Paleo and Zone nutrition from Robb Wolf Collective food-swap at BTB on Sundays Volunteering to write a Paleo cookbook (with a push from Robb) Success with the book followed by “fame” in the early days of the Paleo community largely through PaleoFx Inspired to take action by the desire feed kids healthy food and to deliver local, healthy, sustainable food through regenerative farming How he cooked, prepped, shot (photos), and ate (some of) 31 recipes in one day - biggest one-day photo shoot Paleo Comfort Foods attained #21 on Amazon rankings - super high for any book, and especially cook books. Family has been in the dairy business for over 150 years - Mayfield Ice Cream (but is no longer owned by the family) Moving back to eastern Tennessee Started farming with 120 chickens (60 “layers” and 60 “broilers”) and 8 pigs. You can only learn so much from books. At some point you have to just get into action. Farming - it’s not a ton of work every day, but it’s work every day. Raised money by creating a little CSA. Idea was to used began using holistic and regenerative farming practices. Currently 10 cows (8 Heffers, 2 steers), 21 Pigs, Chickens, Turkeys (seasonal) Charles has only been a farmer for 2 years, but has been studying regenerative farming practices for years through books and other online resources. Getting 1-day old baby turkey chicks by mail. The unknown gender challenge of baby chickens. Charles’ 3 roosters: Boss, Red, and Blondie. Getting chased and attacked by Blondie. How kids deal with natural animal deaths on the farm Charles’ definition of regenerative farming - “utilizing natural ecosystems to their fullest advantage”. Moving animals on the land to take advantage of the natural eating and elimination cycles of each different types to maximize the impact on the ground. Confining and moving chickens around with a moveable fenced in area connected to a tractor (like a playpen). Using simple, lightweight, electrified fencing to herd and move cows and pigs. Cycle time for cows getting back to the same land they started on - about 40-50 days The amazing regeneration of the vegetation in 3-4 weeks on the land that has been seemingly destroyed by pigs Chores as meditation Early morning workouts - Jiu Jitsu Eating ketogenic (predominantly) Dealing with extra food from the garden Making homemade chicken nuggets Charles’ system for keeping organized - using a planning system created by life coach Tommy Newberry, google calendar, and weekly lists Castrating pigs humanely Using the Farmer’s Almanac to decide when to castrate pigs (among other things - excellent reference tool) Great sources for getting started with regenerative farming - Diego Footer, Darby Simpson, Diana Rogers Distilling fuel and repurposing some of the byproducts of farming (like lard) Episode Links by Michael Pollan , life coach , , Connect with Charles Paleo Comfort Foods Charles on Mayfield Pastures Questions? Feedback? 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145: Paul Chek— Founder of the C.H.E.K (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) Institute 07/10/2018

145: Paul Chek— Founder of the C.H.E.K (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) Institute Available On: | | | Paul Chek is a holistic health practitioner, a.k.a. "a healer." He developed a knack for it quite by accident about 30 years ago, when his teammates on the US Army boxing team found that they felt better and healed faster after having him work on them. He went on to study healing arts for the majority of two decades all over the world. He didn't leave a stone unturned, learning from as many different types of healers possible, in as many different modalities. As a result, he developed an innate capacity to heal others - especially when traditional methods didn't work. He's also known for having been largely responsible for first introducing the Swiss Ball to the world as an exercise tool for rehab, corrective exercise, and training. In an effort to reach more people with his vast knowledge base and experience, he founded the CHEK Institute where he teaches his methods and philosophies to health practitioners from all over the world. His programs and approach, addressing the foundational root causes of a problem, have literally changed the lives of thousands of his clients, his students, and their clients. Paul is currently a sought-after international presenter and consultant for companies like the Chicago Bulls, Australia’s Canberra Raiders, and the US Air Force Academy. He has also produced over 60 DVDs and 17 advanced-level home study courses and has had articles featured in Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health, Glamour magazine as well as TV and radio. His book, The Golf Biomechanics Manual and course are PGA-approved, and have been adopted for use by professional golf schools, as well as featured on the Golf Channel. Paul is a registered Native American Spirit Guide and Medicine Man with the Nemenhah Band (people of the truth) and Native American Traditional Organization (NAC) where he initiates a process of awakening comprehensive healing through sacred ceremony. From Andy: This was an especially meaningful conversation for me as Paul was one of my first mentors in the fitness industry (I went through many of his correspondence courses and three of his certifications). Paul's ability to assess disease states down into their foundational elements, and then to create a healing program addressing them is one of his truly great gifts, as his willingness to teach it to thousands of practitioners around the world. His contribution to the world of health and healing is massive. I especially loved the part of this podcast where we talk about how he's boiled down everyone's everyday health to what he calls "The Last 4 Doctors You'll Ever Need" - Dr. Happiness, Dr. Movement, Dr. Quiet, and Dr. Diet. Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links - upper cervical chiropractic by Mark Wolynn - an article from Scientific American Two of Paul’s most useful books by Paul Chek by Paul Chek Connect with Paul Facebook — Twitter — Instagram — @ Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/6789305

144: Katie Wells — The Wellness Mama 07/02/2018

144: Katie Wells — The Wellness Mama Available On: | | | Katie Wells, the “Wellness Mama,” is a wife, a mom of six, an award-winning blogger, author, podcaster, and a real-food crusader. Her mission with WellnessMama.com is to provide simple answers for healthier families through practical tips, real food recipes, natural beauty and cleaning tutorials, natural remedies and more. To handle her daily workload, Katie has developed systems and tips for living a Wellness Lifestyle™ with a family, and on a budget. She was recently named by as one of the 100 most influential people in health and wellness along with Dr. Oz, Dr. Mercola, Food Babe and Tim Ferriss. From Andy: Katie in one word - "amazing". She has intentionally set up her life (and her family's life) to be in alignment with who she is and what she values. To do that, she's had to make some really significant changes and sacrifices, and it hasn't always been comfortable or easy, but she and her family and kids are already starting to reap the rewards of her efforts. Her story is a reminder to me of the importance of aligning our lives and our actions with what we truly value. During the podcast, we cover so many important health, life, and well-being topics there are way too many to list. Suffice it to say you should grab a set of headphones, sharpen up your pencil, and take out your yellow pad to be sure you don't miss anything while listening. Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links BOOK – by Mike Lanza – setting up your neighborhood for healthy play More research and info on saunas and other things – see Dr. Rhonda Patrick at ARTICLE – LA Times on Speed Reading – Read faster & comprehend more by harnessing the techniques of the world’s most respected speed-reading trainers and record-holders. – Wi-Fi extender for your home – pendants for balancing and harmonizing the body and reducing pain BOOK – – red light therapy Blood / Genetic testing resources Connect with Katie Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/6754188

143: Megan Morrone — TWiT.tv Host, Mother, Whole Life Challenger 06/25/2018

143: Megan Morrone — TWiT.tv Host, Mother, Whole Life Challenger Available On: | | | Megan Morrone is a technology journalist hosting video shows covering tech news, longform interviews, and tips for normal people trying to make their way in a world where tech can be as confusing as it is ubiquitous. She is also a freelance writer, wife, and mom to three children and one dog (who reads and responds to her email for her and helps her attain inbox-zero!) Since 2015 Megan has been hosting and producing shows on TWiT (This Week in Tech), Leo Laporte’s technology network. She currently hosts (a show about how to use your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV) and (a show that keeps you up-to-date on all the tech news that matters.) She co-hosts (a maker show), (a longform interview show), and (a tech variety show). She also covers live tech events and product announcements. From Andy: This was a really special conversation for me. I have been a HUGE fan of Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone for many years. Leo has had a radio show called “The Tech Guy” (who is Leo) on KFI in Los Angeles on Saturdays for almost 20 years that I’ve listened to on and off since it’s inception. And I’ve known Megan as his counterpoint on TWiT TV (This Week in Tech). When I saw via Twitter that Megan was reviewing our WLC App on TWiT TV, I almost fell over! By the way – the review is as fantastic as it is hilarious – you can . After watching the review, I started up a conversation with Megan on Twitter – when she asked me if she could come on the podcast to talk about tech, health, and fitness! Of course, I said yes… and the rest, as they say, is history. Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links – a habit tracking app and creating a WLC Playlist Andy’s Spotify Playlist – biofeedback device from Kevin Rose , , – brain training apps – word game & – puzzle apps – bullet journaling artist and thought leader – GTD – getting things done , , , Connect with Megan Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/6727822

142: Jimmy Rosenberg — if You Juice it, They Will Come 06/18/2018

142: Jimmy Rosenberg — if You Juice it, They Will Come Available On: | | | Jimmy Rosenberg was looking for a way to make some dough in the summer of 1983. He got this idea…sell juice on the beach. So he got some fruit, blended it in his kitchen, and started selling the juice by the cup (poured from a jug) on the beach in Santa Monica. Little did he know that inauspicious start would lead to the formation of two mega juice companies – Naked Juice and Evolution Fresh. His first attempt, a pretty impressive first attempt by the way, was a company called The Naked Juice Company. After growing it to a size that allowed him to serve most of California, he sold it and got out of the juice business entirely. But not for long. Two years later, with a renewed commitment to delivering the highest quality juice possible to consumers, he started Evolution Fresh. He steered this company for 19 years before being acquired by Starbucks in 2011. Before I sat down with Jimmy, I didn’t tell him that I’d be asking him for photos and a bio, or that I’d be posting his story about this podcast on social media. He’s a very private person. He’s never been on social media and has never shared these incredible stories about the two companies he’s championed. Fortunately for us all, and in spite of this, he agreed to proceed. I’m incredibly grateful for his willingness to share his story, and trust me, you will be too! From Andy: Before I sat down with Jimmy, I didn’t tell him that I’d be asking him for photos and a bio, or that I’d be posting his story about this podcast on social media. He’s a very private person. He’s never been on social media and has never shared these incredible stories about the two companies he’s championed. Fortunately for us all, and in spite of this, he agreed to proceed. I’m incredibly grateful for his willingness to share his story, and trust me, you will be too! The thing I relate to most about Jimmy – he’s just an ordinary guy like you and me. But for some reason, he was willing to listen, to experiment, to put in the hard work, to be open to learning on the job, and to be steadfast in his commitment to never sacrifice the quality of his product. These have all be part of his journey, all part of the reason he’s been so successful, twice! Listen. Love. Learn. This story has it all. Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links . – Organic grass-fed meat supplier and restaurant in Santa Monica – mind, consciousness, and thought Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/6704548

141: Dr. Jeremy Brook — The Healing Art of Chiropractic and Movement 06/11/2018

141: Dr. Jeremy Brook — The Healing Art of Chiropractic and Movement Available On: | | | Dr. Jeremy Brook, aka “The Spinechecker,” is a Los Angeles-based chiropractor, yogi, and movement specialist. He is the founder of , a unique healing oasis that incorporates the disciplines of chiropractic, spinal corrective protocols, yoga, and other movement art forms to make sure the spine, body, and mind are aligned. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Brook has been teaching an anthropological, evolutionary and energetic approach to anatomy and also teaches chiropractic adjusting seminars to Doctors of Chiropractic and students of chiropractic. When he’s not “spinechecking” and adjusting, he can be found on his yoga mat, lifting weights at , and slacklining between palm trees on Venice Beach. From Andy: Dr. Brook (or Jeremy as I call him during the podcast) is my chiropractor. I went to him about 8 months ago thinking that chiropractic was the last thing I needed. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Through a regular practice of adjustments and full body exercises to address the hips, spine, shoulders, and neck, I’ve seen my spinal and full-body mobility take a dramatic turn for the better. Jeremy has an amazing way about him. Part doctor, part healer, part yogi, and part athlete, he’s able to bring a real-life, practical approach to his healing practice that is incredibly unique. He’s built a program and culture in his office that is strong, encouraging, and self-propagating. And in terms of chiropractic, he will challenge whatever preconceived notion you have of its purpose. He also lays down a solid foundation for its place in the world of health and well-being for all functional aspects of your body. Hope you love this conversation as much as I did! Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Binge-worthy TV shows: , and Connect with Get Adjusted By Dr. Brook: Buy His Book: Anatomy of the Spine Seminars: MLS Adjusting Seminar: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/6684169

140: Ronnie Teasdale -- On Unicycling, Water, Sound Healing and Supercharging Your Life 06/04/2018

140: Ronnie Teasdale -- On Unicycling, Water, Sound Healing and Supercharging Your Life Available On: | | | How do you describe Ronnie Teasdale? Figuring out how to capture him in conversation and in writing, that’s the problem I ran into after spending a few hours with him recording the podcast. Ronnie grew up in Michigan playing hockey practically every day of his life until he was 23 years old. At the height of his hockey “career,” he was what I’d call an “enforcer” — the guy you’d put in to take out (by brute force) whatever player on the other team was scoring goals or causing problems. Sports, to him, were a zero-sum game. Someone wins, someone loses — and doing anything necessary to win was just part of the game. When he moved west to California, he did so to pursue a more holistic calling. With degrees in psychology and exercise science from Oakland University, Ronnie opened a gym, started studying yoga, and left his hockey and win at all costs mindset behind. Then he discovered CrossFit, the sport of fitness. Since he already knew how to win, this was a way to combine his prior-life mindset with his newfound passion for fitness. He opened a new gym called CrossFit Mean Streets, and became known in the world of CrossFit as a fierce competitor, bad boy, and also a super-fit human. But there was a side to Ronnie that no one really knew — a side that he talks about a lot in our conversation. His quest has always been to optimize human performance, and he has been able to achieve that since leaving hockey with quite unorthodox methods involving recovery, rejuvenation, and optimization rather than super hard or aggressive training. Ronnie now is finishing up his Kundalini Yoga teacher training, has just changed his name to his new spiritual name, Ravi Chander, and spends much of his time reading, studying, and developing expertise and personal experience in what he calls “humanology.” This is the longest podcast I’ve ever recorded, and it’s a conversation I enjoyed thoroughly. We get into “weird” stuff right out of the gate, though Ronnie is about as un-weird as it gets. It opened my eyes to many new intriguing concepts such as optimizing performance without training, as well sound healing and sunlight. Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links , , Connect with Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: This episode is brought to you by . One of the best things I’ve ever done is to get prepared, Whole Life Challenge-compliant meals delivered to me during the week. It makes my life so much simpler, eliminates any questions I might have about healthy food for those meals, and reduces the number of decisions I need to make each day. I highly suggest trying it out. It was a game-changer for me. The Good Kitchen will deliver pre-made, chef prepared, WLC-compliant meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) right to your front door via FedEx. A special offer for podcast listeners: get 15% off your first order. Just use this link: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/6658472

139: Michael Gervais -- On Unraveling the Secrets of Masters 05/19/2018

139: Michael Gervais -- On Unraveling the Secrets of Masters Available On: | | | Throughout his career, Dr. Michael Gervais has followed a central question: Is there a common thread connecting those who change how we understand how the world works? As a high-performance psychologist, published, peer-reviewed author and recognized speaker on optimal human performance, Michael Gervais works in the trenches of high-stakes environments, where there is no luxury for mistakes, hesitation, or failure to respond. While Dr. Gervais’ roster includes an MVP from every major sport, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians and Fortune 100 CEO’s, he is also the Co-Founder of Compete to Create, whose mission is to help people become the best they can be. He recognizes that all of us are required to perform daily. We all navigate our own high-stakes environments and can benefit just as much with the right mindset training. Ultimately, Dr. Gervais’ goal is to unpack, then decode, how the greatest performers in the world use their minds to pursue the boundaries of human potential. To accelerate that aim, he has curated conversations with those who have dedicated their life toward Finding Mastery. Applying that passion to explore human performance boundaries to his personal life, Dr. Gervais is an avid surfer who also enjoys skiing Canada’s backcountry. He has come to understand that the answer to his central question lies in the space between hesitation and commitment. From Andy: I must say that this was one of the most fun and informative conversations I've had in recent memory - with anyone. Michael is as knowledgeable as he is personable, and his enthusiasm for the conversation about mastery is infectious. I learned a bunch of new things that have already opened up new wormholes of learning to dive into -- all that fascinates me. Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - . Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links The Extreme skiing movies — , and the project CBT () and RET () The 5 pillars of Connect with Michael On Twitter: Michael's Podcast: Collaboration with Pete Carroll: Instagram: Questions? Feedback? Email - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - If you liked this episode, try these: /episode/index/show/wholelifechallenge/id/6608774

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