Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Dr. Michael Tal Risher, a Sports Performance doctor in Chicago that specializes in rehabilitation and soft tissue techniques. He works primarily with NFL athletes and has been traveling around the country to help players rehab from injury this season. Some of his most notable work athletes like David Montogomery, Demetrius Harris, Joe Mixon and Josh Norman have been mentioned in the Daily Herald as well as NBC Sports.   In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Identifying a muscle or joint injury and the different ways that it can affect recovery and performance Learning to train various parts of your body to increase performance, and recognizing if there is a need to train underused areas Why certain muscles must work harder than others, and using that information to help increase performance    Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Michael about the process he goes through when evaluating his patients, and the different types of injuries he works with. Learn more about the holistic way that Dr. Michael treats his patients through a variety of expertise in chiropractic, personal training, and physical therapy.    Connect With Michael Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.michael.tal.risher/ Email Michael: rehablabchicago@gmail.com Learn more about the Rehab Lab: https://www.rehablabchicago.com/   Rate our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-better-podcast/id1123804105  

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Dr. Michael Tal Risher, Sports Performance Doctor on High Impact Performance, Injury Recovery, and Identifying Pain Triggers

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Nick Pags. Nick is a motivational speaker and thought leader, mindset and emotional intelligence coach, consultant, personal trainer at the exclusive Performix House in NYC, Founding Theragun Master Trainer, and a lululemon Ambassador. Nick’s online mindset coaching business has serviced groups and individuals all over the world, having coached hundreds of entrepreneurs in building successful businesses over the last 2 years.    In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Connecting with your purpose, and combining your passions with your career so that you can fulfill your greatest potential The process of checking in with yourself and finding what drives the purpose behind what you are doing so that it is in alignment with your values  Conditioning yourself to make your own decisions, and living purposefully through the actions you take every day   Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Nick about his experience in pivoting into mindset coaching and the process he went through to follow his passions. Nick believes you must be present each and every day so that you can pursue what fills you with happiness and fulfillment. Learn more about his coaching process and journey by listening to this episode!    Connect With Nick Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpagsfit/ Email Nick: nickpagsfit@gmail.com Rate our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-better-podcast/id1123804105 

Nick Pags, Mindset Coach on The Limitless Experience, Connecting to Your Purpose, and Being Present in Every Moment

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Keith Rabois, investor and entrepreneur. Keith is a general partner at Founders Fund. Throughout his venture career he has led investments in DoorDash, Affirm, Forward Health, Faire, Thoughtspot, and Stripe. He also founded Opendoor, which transforms the process of buying and selling a home. Keith has a unique and unparalleled track record as an entrepreneur, executive and investor. Over the last decade, he has forged several of the most important new social and commerce platforms. Keith began his career in the industry as a senior executive at PayPal and subsequently served in influential roles at LinkedIn and as chief operating officer of Square. In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Investing in high growth startups, and what qualities to look for in an early stage company Filtering your time so that you can divide it in a way that prioritizes what is important to you  What goes into scaling a company, and strategies to creating a successful outcome through gaining a competitive advantage within the startup industry Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Keith about his journey in becoming a venture capitalist, helping start many high growth startups and the top strategies he uses to transform industries. Connect With Keith Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabois?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Rate our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-better-podcast/id1123804105  

Keith Rabois, Investor and Entrepreneur on Navigating High Growth Startups, Managing Your Time, and Defining What Is Important to You

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret is here this week with Patrick Mckeown, world-renowned and best-selling author of “The Oxygen Advantage” and breathing practitioner. Patrick’s mission is to empower people to take control of their own health, well-being and fitness using simple breathing exercises proven to improve body oxygenation.   From a young age, Patrick suffered from asthma and relied on an array of medicines and inhalers. After 20 years of suffering, Patrick was able to cure himself from asthma by applying the principles of the Buteyko Breathing Method from the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, Russia.  In a career spanning 15 years, Patrick has since also become a bestselling author and expert on the topic of optimal breathing for improved health, well being and fitness. In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Calculating your bolt score to see how functional your breathing is, and how that can translate to breathing during exercise Exercises to improve your breathing for increased performance and decreased inflammation through the nose The benefits of nasal breathing in order to strengthen the muscles that help you breathe, and reduce breathlessness during physical exercise   Listen in as Bret discusses with Patrick about the different types of breathing and ways to identify how you can improve your breathing patterns. This can ultimately help with recovery and the strength of your lungs.    Connect With Patrick Online: Website: https://oxygenadvantage.com/patrick-mckeown-m-a-tcd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buteykoclinic/?hl=en   Rate our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-better-podcast/id1123804105  

Patrick Mckeown, Expert Breathing Advisor on Breathing Re-Education and How to Improve Health Conditions Through Breath

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Brian Johnson also known as BJ the Dreamer. Brian Johnson is an Amazon Best Selling Author, motivational speaker, and inspirational life coach. He has been a part of several Emmy winning television shows, as well as hosting his own show, The Daily Inspiration. Brian is on a mission to utilize his platform to inspire the world.    In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Creating the foundation and mindset to go out and accomplish your dreams, despite any setbacks that may arise Taking risks in order to purposefully put yourself in a place of self-growth and continued learning Finding who you truly are so that you can align your goals with what will fill you up with the most happiness    Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Brian about his mission to uplift and motivate others to go out and achieve their dreams, as well as his journey in finding himself and taking risks to achieve his goals.   Connect With Brian Online: Website: http://liveyourdreamsoutloud.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjthedreamer/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BJTheDreamer Twitter: https://twitter.com/BJTheDreamer   Rate our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-better-podcast/id1123804105 

BJ the Dreamer Best Selling Author on Finding Who You Are, What It Means to Be a Dreamer, and Putting in the Hard Work

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret is here this week with Erinne Brown. Erinne is a Chicago-based Well-Being Coach who started her healing journey in an intense management consulting career, in which she experienced unprecedented stress, fatigue, and poor physical health. The overachiever in her decided to channel her energy into nourishing herself unconditionally, and earned health and life coaching certifications so that she could help other high achieving women do the same. Through her one-on-one and group coaching programs, she helps her clients design a lifestyle of abundant well-being without sacrificing the parts of their lives that matter most.    In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Daily practices that can help create a space to gain clarity, and be more in-tune with yourself Recognizing the signs of being burnt out and ways to make changes towards living the life you want to live Aligning yourself with your values so that you can fill the space with things that bring you energy and joy   Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Erinne about her personal experiences with being burnt out, and ways she guides her clients to find more balance and fulfillment in their lives.    Connect With Erinne Online: Website: https://www.livewellwitherinne.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livewellwitherinne/ Erin’s Live Well by Design Coaching Program: https://www.livewellwitherinne.com/lwbd Rate our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-better-podcast/id1123804105 

Erinne Brown on Finding Your Joy, Preventing Burnout, and Gaining Clarity

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Tieko Nejon, an educator and corporate trainer who focuses on the advancement of human behavior and the dynamics within social constructs. Despite her upbringing and growing up in a neighborhood with gun-violence, drugs, addicts and single family homes (she speaks to this during the episode), Tieko created her own path to entrepreneurship, rewriting her story. Tieko’s work has spanned a broad spectrum of industries, from designing curriculum for a medical school to detailing cultural strategy for big-box beauty brands. Her mission is simple – “Build better people”. Tieko partners with corporate teams, executive leaders, and management to push people toward excellence. In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Understanding where you came from and how it makes you unique  Learning how to gravitate or deviate from what you currently know  Creating a better life for yourselves and others through better communication Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Tieko how she deviated from her dysfunctional norm, found the core of emotional intelligence, and leads a life of helping others live better.  Connect With Tieko Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiekonejon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiekonejon/ Company Website: https://www.tiekonejon.com   Rate our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-better-podcast/id1123804105 

Tieko Nejon, Emotional Intelligence Practitioner on Rewriting Your Own Story and Building Better People

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Darin Olien! Darin Olien is co-host with Zac Efron on the widely popular Netflix docu-series called “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” and host of the #1 Health & Wellness podcast "The Darin Olien Show." Darin is also a highly recognized exotic superfoods hunter, supplement formulator, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally awesome." He has traveled the planet discovering new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants. In early 2020 Darin launched 121 Tribe, a health APP created to help people live an optimal and sustainable life. In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Healthful Living: Replenishing your body with sleep, fuel (plants!), water, everyday mindful practice and movement Being an advocate for a greater vision of yourself through sustainability and eliminating exposure through industrialized toxins Taking on the responsibility of your life through introspection, mindful action and the use of power rather than the force of victimization Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Darin how he first connected with Zac Efron in the beginning stages of Down to Earth, his own personal journey of healthful living and how the death of all of his belongings from a forest fire ignited a light inside of him to deepen his commitment of a better way of live moving forward. Connect With Darin Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_darinolien/?hl=en Darin’s Website: https://darinolien.com/ Contact Darin: info@darinolien.com Watch Down to Earth with Darin Olien and Zac Efron: https://downtoearthzacefron.com/ Check out his 3 day free trial of his new health APP 121tribe.com Read Darin’s Book SuperLife Rate our podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-better-podcast/id1123804105

Darin Olien From Down to Earth with Zac Efron on Taking Care of Yourself First, Living a Sustainable Life and Fatal Conveniences 

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Luke Tyburski. Luke is living proof that by training your mind, what anyone can accomplish is near limitless. The Ultra-Endurance Athlete & Mental Performance Coach works with individuals, companies, and teams across the globe to help them create the same Performance Mindset he has used to run across the Sahara Desert, down Mt Everest, and complete a world first 2000km in 12 day Ultimate Triathlon from Morocco to Monaco.       The award winning documentary of the Ultimate Triathlon shows his performance Mindset principles, techniques, and frameworks in action, and how we all can strengthen our mind to optimize performance in any area of our life.          In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:     Navigating the mental challenges that come along with setbacks in accomplishing your goals      -Resetting your mind in order to train at your highest level, and ways to integrate meditation into your day     -Going back to the fundamentals of your training to apply to anything else you do in life          Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Luke about how he overcame his depression and turned to endurance sports to fuel his passion for adventure and risk-taking.          Connect With Luke Online     Instagram   Chasing Extreme Book            Rate our podcast for a chance to win a spot in our mindset course! 

Luke Tyburski on Overcoming Depression, Ultra Endurance Training, and Finding Your Focus

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 Podcast. Almost 30 is an Apple Podcasts "Top 50" podcast and a global brand and community. Known for their relatable conversations about wellness, entrepreneurship, spirituality, and self-development, Krista and Lindsey take pride in creating inspiring, raw, and hilarious moments during their weekly interviews with fascinating guests. The Chalkboard Mag raves that the content  "isn’t preachy or contrived — it's 100% relatable with a pinch of sass.” Each episode provides listeners with actionable “aha!” moments and inspirational stories.   In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Pursuing what you want to do, and taking those steps towards continued action Navigating the entrepreneurial role, and ways to problem solve when things don’t go as planned Creating a business that is true to its message and values, and ways to check-in to evaluate the course of action   Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Krista and Lindsey about their journey in starting the Almost 30 Podcast, and techniques they’ve used to build both of their businesses from the ground up.    Connect With Krista and Lindsey Online: Almost 30 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almost-30/id1148183612 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almost30podcast/ Website: https://almost30.com/   Rate our podcast: www.livebetterco/rateourpodcast 

Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik Co-Founders of the Almost 30 Podcast on Having Entrepreneurial Grit, Learning from Failure, and Staying Focused

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with JT Barnett, Former Professional Hockey Player of 6 years playing in the US, Canada, Russia, and Europe. JT is the founder of Triple Deke Media and RESET, a pop up festival that highlights the newest and hottest brands in wellness. He lives to promote wellness, helps others take control of their own wellbeing and health, and teaches individuals to upgrade their lifestyle. Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, JT has connected a group of 8 wellness experts in a house called the HoneyHouse. They have gathered in the Hollywood Hills to create a circle of people focused on motivation, fitness, and wellness. They have utilized TikTok to create content that inspires people to stay fit, take care of their mental health, and live the best life possible. JT aspires to always be the best person in the room, and he does so creatively by encouraging others to keep moving forward.   In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: The importance of relationships and surrounding yourself with good people  Connecting people and brands to create a community that promotes a better lifestyle Understanding and working on your own wellbeing, and using it to help others  Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with JT how he uses his energy to push people, how he communicates with others, and beneficial ways that help him make people feel better.   Connect With JT Barnett Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtbarnett/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtbarnett/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJB4Cx1u/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Jtbarnett Rate our podcast: www.livebetterco/rateourpodcast

JT Barnett, Former Professional Hockey Player Turned Entrepreneur, Founder of RESET and TripleDeke, TikTok HoneyHouse Creator

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Ryan Lockee. As a former elementary teacher, and recent father and author, Ryan believes that changing one's mindset will determine the shape and future of your life. Personal development, which includes emotional intelligence, mindfulness, meditation, and developing a growth mindset, something that's not typically taught in schools, is the focus of his book, Wisdom Beyond the Classroom. Simple tools, lessons, and stories are shared in the book, which are easy to apply, and much needed in today's world.    In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: The importance of teaching children meditation and mindfulness practices early on so they have the tools to stay centered and focused Ways to get started on meditation practices and making it a part of your routine The benefits of meditation and how those skills can prepare you for everyday life situations Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Ryan about his background in teaching meditation and mindfulness within the classroom, and the transformation his students had when they were able to control their thoughts, and focus on their breathing.    Connect With Ryan Lockee Online: Website: Wisdombeyondtheclassroom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.lockee/ Facebook: facebook.com/ryan.lockee Email: support@wisdombeyondtheclassroom.com    Rate our podcast: www.livebetterco/rateourpodcast 

Ryan Lockee on Integrating Meditation Within the Classroom, Youth Wellness, and Ways to Focus Your Mind

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Case Kenny. Case hosts a podcast called New Mindset, Who Dis. Twice a week he releases short episodes dedicated to no BS self development and mindfulness advice. In 2014, Case started working at an ad agency that made him realize he wanted to start writing again so he began writing for a men’s lifestyle blog. His passion for writing quickly evolved into a mindfulness email called PRSUIT. Since then, Case has never missed a day of writing. In 2018, Case challenged himself to do more than just write. Enter his podcast, New Mindset, Who Dis. Complementing what he preaches in early 2020 Case created a mindset journal that contains 10-minute journal prompts and 60 days of questions to shatter limiting beliefs & help you gain clarity on who you really are. Case focuses on consistency and listens to himself when approaching his practical mindfulness techniques and preparing his podcast. Listen in to hear more about Case’s journey. In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: The importance of finding your why and truth. Your truth is always pushing yourself to search for what lights you up inside — people, places, interests and passions. Defining what mindfulness means to you  Breaking free of your assumptions you have in order to pursue your full potential Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Case how he lives out the power of choice, and helps others find their practical mindset for their best day ever.  Connect With Case Kenny on Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/case.kenny/ Website: https://newmindsetwhodis.com LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/casekenny Get his journal: https://newmindsetwhodis.com Rate our podcast: www.livebetterco/rateourpodcast

Case Kenny on Practical Mindfulness, Adopting a New Mindset, and Being Self-Aware

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Jennifer Cassetta. Jennifer is a health and empowerment coach with the mission of helping people feel strong, safe and confident from the streets to the boardroom. Jenn has spoken around the country on topics that include women's empowerment, wellness and self defense. She's been on The Today Show, The Doctors, The Real and was a wellness coach on ABC TV's My Diet is Better Than Yours.  In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Being resilient during challenging times, and getting back on track when life throws you a curveball Understanding the importance of learning self defense techniques to feel empowered and safe  Creating a long term healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition and wellness techniques so that you can perform at your best Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Jennifer about her background in martial arts, and how she uses these physical and mental techniques to advocate for women’s safety and self defense. Connect With Jennifer Cassetta Online: Website: https://jennifercassetta.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenncassetta/ Rate our podcast: www.livebetterco/rateourpodcast

Jennifer Cassetta on Tapping into Your Inner Power, Women's Empowerment and Badassery

Live from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Bryan Jackson, head of performance training at Ascend Performance Global. Bryan is a Nike Master Trainer, Jordan Brand Master Trainer, and performance specialist based out of Chicago, IL. He is known as one of the most sought after performance coaches in Chicago, with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He played three sports in high school (football, baseball, and track & field) and continued his skill in Division 1 football at Bowling Green State University and Indiana State University. After an injury during his football career, Bryan decided to transition into the fitness industry. He eventually developed a training program concept for youth athletes that has evolved into training initiatives used in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto.  In this episode we breakdown the secrets to: Putting in the work and always being willing to learn  Helping people realize their full potential and understand that commitment is key to reaching your personal best  Making people feel comfortable and take life into their own hands  Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Bryan how he trains people to live a higher quality of life, never skip steps, and stick to the process to get your desired outcome.  Connect With Bryan Jackson on Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbjack/  Website: https://www.ascendperformanceglobal.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItsBJack Rate our podcast: www.livebetterco/rateourpodcast

Bryan Jackson on The Importance of Training, Staying Committed, and Having a Persistent Mindset

What’s keeping you from pursuing your purpose in life? Join Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig as they interview each other and guests who are making an impact on the world, using wellness to fuel whatever they want to do in life, better. Whether you want to learn more about wellness, are navigating the process of following your dreams, or already found your purpose in life, this is the podcast for you. Stay tuned as Bret and Jason share helpful tips, strategies and stories that you can apply to your own life to pursue your purpose. Have the best day ever!

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