Welcome back! Another solo-pod with Brian! Today's topic is driven by the question, "why am I abandoning myself?" This seems like a strange question on the surface, but when you start getting into it, you begin to recognize that a lot of what you do day-to-day is not actually FOR you, but to work AGAINST you. When we sacrifice our wants and needs for ourselves to support others, how are we blocking ourselves? How are we avoiding the things we need to get done, or things we need to do to show up for ourselves? How are we actually abandoning ourselves when we try to do things for others all the time? This is a loaded question, and one Brian tries to break down in this episode. If you like it, subscribe and rate, and follow Brian on Instagram, @lifewelldunn.

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Episode 59: Abandoning yourself

Welcome back! A quick solo pod from Brian unwrapping one of his favorite tales about the two wolves. A story that forces you to press pause, reflect on your own voice, and decide which wolf you will continue to feed. Brian takes it a step further and relates it to how we show up in the world, and how we are being held back. A quick episode with a lot of bang that you definitely will want to hear! Be sure to leave a review, and rate it 5*****s! Catch Brian on instagram, @lifewelldunn and be sure to sign up for his newsletter!

Episode 58: Which wolf are you feeding?

"If you take care of your people, your people take care of the mission." RK Barker, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of Rugby United New York and fellow Power Athlete Block One Coach drops by to talk about his most recent transition and experiences in life. Rk is a brilliant dude with so much experience and wisdom in life. From West Point graduate to coach, Rk has been through, and experienced a ton of life. But, one thing you'll pick up on in this episode is what life looks like when man steps into his purpose; the thing that lights him up and allows him to best serve. Give this a listen, and be sure to check out Rk on twitter, @barker_rk and on Instagram, @rk_barker. Enjoy the show!

Episode 57: Man in his purpose with Rk Barker

Welcome back! You might recognize the voice of the guest on this episode. Christopher Bean is back from an encore, and he and Brian rap about the fear of success. We always hear about fear of success and failure, but what does fear of success really mean? Christopher uses his story from obese to too skinny and finding his happy place as well as his coaching as an opportunity to draw scenarios and conclusions to better understand why some of us fear success. Leave a comment, subscribe, and a 5-star rating! Find Christopher on Instagram, @coach.christopher.bean and Brian, @lifewelldunn! Thanks for listening!

Episode 56: Episode 56: The fear of success with Christopher Bean

Fellow Power Athlete Block One Coach, Dennis Dolan, stops by to rap with Brian. DD is a high school athletic trainer in Kansas, and plays a major role in the communication between sports medicine and the strength and conditioning team. Dennis describes how he found himself in the position he currently works in, the one he absolutely loves, and why it resembles how he educates, motivates and takes care of his high school athletes. Dennis is a big believer in honesty, patience, and the process and won't short his athletes on any of it. One thing for sure, with DD, you'll get brutal honesty, and it's because he loves you. Be sure to check Dennis out on Instagram, @menacedolan. You can find Brian on Instagram, @lifewelldunn. Be sure to rate and leave a 5-star review!

Episode 55: Episode 55: The long road is the only road with Dennis Dolan

Welcome back!! Dr. Sorr joins Brian as a he comes very highly recommended—He did not disappoint! Dr. Sorr is a Naturopathic Doctor out of Scottsdale, Arizona improving the status quo of healthcare; live, heal, look, and move better. He brings to light so many irregularities and a ton of dysfunction in health as we dive deep down the rabbit hole of digestive and gut health, testosterone and morning wood, lack of sleep as a form of torture, and the mind-body relationship. He also sheds light on gluten and glyphosate as we are slightly misguided in this area relating to our health and performance. A truly enjoyable and educational episode! Please be sure to rate and leave a comment, and check out all of the great information Dr. Sorr is pumping out on the gram, and incredible Dad jokes on Friday’s! You can find Dr. Sorr on Instagram @drstevensorr or check out his website, www.mysourceofhealth.com Thanks for listening!

Episode 54: Episode 54: Improving the status quo of health care with Dr. Steven Sorr

Welcome back! Solo shot with Brian today, and he’s diving into his “Wild Man Experience” down in Corpus Christi, Texas, hosted by Johnny Elsasser. The event itself was absolutely fire! Learning to handle and shoot AR’s, shooting from helicopters, and tons of great food in beautiful south Texas. But, best of all, was the human connection created between a group of men, opening up about insecurities and struggles. Connection and bonds were created and so much learned about self. I truly amazing event that I cannot recommend highly enough! Dudes…check it out! Ladies, get your dudes there, and tell them Brian sent you! Brian also dives into what it means to invest in yourself. Not just to have financial gain, or invest your money in stocks and such. But, to truly invest in your growth, your experience in life, and to learn. We as men are so hesitant to spend money on our experiences to learn and be vulnerable, to grow and become the next, more powerful version of ourselves. When we invest in ourselves a grow, we not only change our individual world, but the world and interactions with those around us. Whether it be financial, in your health, you movement, whatever it may be…do yourself the favor and invest in yourself. Be sure to rate and leave a comment, and share the episode with your friends! If you’re looking to make an investment in your movement, nutrition and/or mindset, be sure to send me a message and we’ll take care of you! Cheers!

Episode 53: Wild Man Experience and Investing in Yourself

Episode 52 welcomes Kelsey Flanagan, a nutrition coach turned life coach! Kelsey offers up incredible insight into her own struggles and how she’s navigated some rocky waters to find herself in the position she is today; using her mess to create her message to help others step into a place of true power. Kelsey does such wonderful work with helping women and men step into their power through curiosity and compassion for yourself. She makes it easy to create a space to feel safe and secure to draw out of you those limiting beliefs so that you can launch yourself forward into the person you dream of and are meant to be! Be sure to check Kelsey out, as we dive deep into personality types, self-sabotage, living life by our “shoulds”, and so much more! You can follow Kelsey on Instagram @kelsey_flanagan_ and be sure to be on the lookout for her journal! Catch Brian for all of your movement, nutrition and mental performance needs on Instagram @lifewelldunn. Cheers!

Episode 52: Making my mess my message with Kelsey Flanagan

Welcome back! This episode can't be summed up in words. My buddy Josh stops by to open up about all things mental health, specifically the journey of his life since his brother's suicide over a decade ago. Josh is a special human, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to chat with him about his struggles, how he's bringing awareness to the topic, and so many other things! Josh talks about what it means to ask for help, living your truth, and how difficult it can be for men to navigate their emotions. If you're struggling, please reach out for help. Give this episode a listen, rate, subscribe, and leave a comment! Follow Josh and his journey on Instagram @joshpiercenutrition. Give Brian a shout on Instagram @lifewelldunn. You can help bring awareness through Tyler's foundation, https://tylersteamfoundation.org/ Cheers!

Episode 51: My Brother's Suicide with Josh Pierce

Episode 50! 50 episodes later, and every person I get to talk to brings me to a new level of learning, thought, and outlook. This episode is no different, except I get to chat with my wife! As a Marine, my wife knows about challenges. She is no stranger to hard work, as she grew up having to fight for everything she had. We chat about different energies, our challenges that we've faced as a military couple, moving to a different part of the country, and just being married. The challenges run deep, from masculine and feminine energies, to just struggling to create our own individual experiences. Whether you're a man or a woman, single or in a relationship, Morgan and I hope that you're able to learn from our experiences, both positive and negative, and walk away with some new interests. If nothing else, remember, all things take work! You can follow Morgan on Instagram, @theuncensoredyogini and Brian, @lifewelldunn. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to leave a comment and rate!

Episode 50: All things take work with Morgan Malin

Welcome back! Episode 49 brings you the wonderful Angela Beaulieu. Angela is a treasure trove of energy, knowledge and love! We travel down the road of what it takes to reach your goals and why you might be failing and how sweat has the power to transform your life! Angela also brings up the concept of the AM/FM radio. For me and against me THOUGHTS. What a great concept! Want to hear more? Subscribe, rate, and comment and be sure to listen! If you'd like to check Angela out, she's on Instagram, @itsangelabeaulieu. If you're looking to chat with Brian, he can be found on Instagram as well, @lifewelldunn. Thanks for listening!

Episode 49: Using the AM/FM Radio with Angela Beaulieu

If you're into riding roller coasters of emotion, then you must tune in! Welcome back, and buckle up. Rafael Garay drops in to tell his story about how he went from drug deal and incarcerated to successful, thriving business coach. Raf has an incredible ability to captivate you, draw you in, and pull out of you absolute raw emotion. He is incredibly motivating, and reminds us that we are nothing without our Mom's. We rap about creating an abundant life, finding your passion and living in it, and owning your value if and only when you truly believe in and love yourself. Raf has great power, and is worth investing your time listening to his story and perspective. Be sure to subscribe and give the podcast a 5-star review! And go check out Raf on Instagram, @rafgaray and let him know what what you loved about this episode! Reach out to Brian on Instagram, @lifewelldunn. Enjoy!

Episode 48: Success lies within fear with Rafael Garay

Welcome back! If the fitness industry and sports performance world had a few more people like today's guest, the future would be unfathomable. Julian LoCasto joins Brian on this episode to talk about a variety of topics ranging from youth performance nutrition and training, to elite athletes, and what's necessary for our general adult population. Health is a huge indicator of future success, and teaching our youth to love training, to understand fueling their body properly, and molding their minds to take on the difficult tasks day to day sets us all up for a really bright future! Julian gives his take on what sport specific training means, and where his love for college basketball stems from! Julian is a stand up dude with so much to offer this strength and conditioning space and the world as a whole. Be sure to leave a review and a 5-star rating! You can find Julian on Instagram, @julianlocasto. Connect with Brian on Instagram, @lifewelldunn. Enjoy!

Episode 47: The basics of sport performance with Julian LoCasto

Words will not do today's guest any justice. Welcome back to another episode of Life Well Dunn. Alex Street joins the pod and literally leaves Brian speechless. Alex has an incredible story, and delivering that story is his expertise. Alex comes from a background that included him being a Pastor. Through challenges and commitment to finding his true self, Alex realized that life is about the art of storytelling. But, how do we tell that story when we are full of fear? Fear of showing up, being judged, shame, the list goes on! Well, that's exactly where Alex comes in. Alex impacts our world in so many ways with his contagious, fun, loving energy, and his ability to help you find and tell your life story. Words just don't do this episode justice. You need to listen and figure out how to find and share your super powers through the art of storytelling. Find and work with Alex on Instagram, @streetsays. You can also find Brian on Instagram, @lifewelldunn. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and comment! Enjoy!

Episode 46: Story Telling with Alex Street

Is there a person or people in your life that when they speak, you stop everything to listen? Then, make sure you dive into this episode. I had the pleasure of sitting down with a great friend and even better human-being, Pat Kennedy. Pat has been a really special person to me, knowing when to coddle me, and when to set me straight. I look up to Pat for the way he carries himself as a man. Albeit margarita induced, this episode has range. Pat takes us into the journey of making a decision to go to work WITH his wife, cut ties with the career he's tirelessly work in for years, and start living life out of an RV! We talk about what it means in these situations for a man, the ego, and how he's been able to navigate these emotions and feelings. We rap about what investing in yourself truly means, and why we care what people think. Pat, to me, is a version of a man that the rest of the world can identify with and is worthy of being led by. Be sure to check this episode out, subscribe, rate and leave a review! You can follow Pat on Instagram @prkennedy84 as well as life on the road with his wife, @thejennkennedy and all the exciting things with their beautiful dog, Roxie @thehousekennedy Follow-up with Brian @lifewelldunn on Instagram! Thanks for listening!

Episode 45: Pulling back to go forward with Pat Kennedy

Welcome to the Life Well Dunn Podcast. On this podcast, Brian, your host, dives into human optimization. Topics ranging from Fitness and sports performance, nutrition, mindset, all the way to suicide and depression. Brian is on a personal mission to live the best life he can, and loves connecting with other's to find out how they have reached the point they're currently at, where they're headed while explaining what they do to impact the world positively. Tune in and let Brian know how he can help you, or if there are particular topics of interest! Are you living a Life Well Dunn?

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