Breaking Ordinary with Andy Petranek

Find & Subscribe: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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: www.wholelifechallenge.com/podcast YOUR REVIEWS MATTER. Please do me a solid... and write a review on iTunes. Thanks in Advance!!bit.ly/breakingordinary.  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 https://www.mywolftribe.com/ Philip on Facebook   Philip on Instagram Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek WRITE A REVIEW - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 120 - Philip Folsom - on tribes, process, and taking the hard way 63 - Erin Cafaro - 2x Olympic Gold Medalist 97 - John Durant - author of the Paleo Manifesto  

Find & Subscribe: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify A few days ago, I hopped on Zoom with Professional Life Coach and thought Leader Carolyn Freyer-Jones for the first of a new series of Facebook Live conversations. It seems like this format is really resonating with our community, even more so than my podcast, because it’s shorter, more accessible, and more fun. People have been reaching out to me non-stop about how much they loved the convo, and how helpful it was for them. In the conversation, Carolyn and I talk about how to deal with the unstable footing that we all find ourselves on, finding peace in all of the uncertainty, being of service, the illusion of control… and so much more. Enjoy! Help Us Spread the Word & share this link with a friend: www.wholelifechallenge.com/podcast YOUR REVIEWS MATTER. Please do me a solid... and write a review on iTunes. Thanks in Advance!!bit.ly/breakingordinary.  Connect with Carolyn https://www.carolynfreyerjones.com/ Carolyn on Facebook CFJ Coaching Success School Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek WRITE A REVIEW - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: http://wholelifechallenge.libsyn.com/81-carolyn-freyer-jones-how-to-set-and-achieve-goals-that-speak-to-your-soul 155: Katja Pantzar - The Finnish Way Through Sisu 138: Kristin MacDermott -- On Learnable Resilience Skills to Improve the Quality of Your Life  

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify   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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. 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 - The Biology of Belief - what determines a cell’s fate? How what you believe matters. Rick Hanson - “Wired for Happiness” - 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. Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions How language and consciousness affects your experience of life Jim Kwik - 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 www.Thecenterforwholehealth.net Whole Life Health - office phone - 310-914-3400 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheCenterforWholeHealth/ Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these:  101: Dr. David Perlmutter — The Empowering Neurologist 157: Ara Katz and Raja Dhir - On Gut Science, the Microbiome, and Probiotics 125: Dr. Jason Fung — Author of The Obesity Code  

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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. Max’s 5-minute flow 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!  (https://www.daysold.com/) 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!   Connect with Max website MaxShank.com Facebook — Max Shank Twitter — @MaxShank Instagram — @MaxShank Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 116: Danny Clark — Danny Clark - On What is Natural Movement and Why You Should Care 80: Ryan Hurst - Founder of GMB: On Training with Purpose, Fun and Playfulness    

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Natalie Dau is the founder of the RockstarFit App and global media platform www.thedailyescape.com. She is a Reebok sponsored athlete and an ambassador for brands including ClassPass, Polar Watches, SportsSingapore and Soneva Resorts. She is a qualified trainer, a Training for Warriors coach and has accreditation in sports nutrition. Natalie has represented Asia in multiple Spartan Race World Championships, is an avid podium-placed runner, Asia Masters Athletics Champion and an Asia age-group CrossFit champion. She regularly appears in the media across Asia, and is a host/emcee, guest speaker, and trainer at many events. She is also dedicated to giving back to her local community, donating her time to charities and working with government committees. 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!  Connect with Natalie website www.nataliedau.com and www.thedailyescape.com Facebook — RockstarArms Twitter — @eockstararms Instagram — @rockstararms Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 111: Samantha Peszek - Olympic Medalist and Unstoppable Force 88: Val Voboril - How to Succeed at Motherhood, Happiness, and CrossFit  

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 American Heart Association Teaching Gardens, 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 XPT 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Byron Katie XPTlife.com Diaphragmatic breathing Paul Chek Laird Superfood Nutiva Red Palm Oil David Goggins - “Can’t Hurt Me” Connect with  website — https://www.xptlife.com/ Facebook — @OfficialGabbyReece Twitter — @GabbyReece Instagram — @GabbyReece Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 138: Kristin MacDermott -- On Learnable Resilience Skills to Improve the Quality of Your Life 124: Jill Miller — Erase Pain, Improve Mobility and Live Better in Body and Mind  

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife and currently doing life with his family around the globe. He is also an award-winning digital thought leader and author, executive performance coach, and certified lifestyle mentor who empowers people to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. Dai models his work based on 5 F's: Fitness, Family, Finances, Faith with an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of Health. As a former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, a keynote speaker, brand ambassador, competitive athlete, a family man, and community leader, Dai knows the struggle of the juggle and keeping his health and happiness a priority. Dai and his family are on a mission to impact one million role models through education, entertainment, and inspiration by 2020. From Andy: Dai is one of the funnest people I know to hang out with - even if it's on a video chat 6,000 miles away. He's on a mission to help others change their lives, like he did when he was a young man. In the episode we talk about things like growing up as a fat kid, being suicidal, how he turned that all around, being a responsible leader of your family, self-care, the power of public declaration, and much, much more. 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Dai Manuel's Whole Life Fitness Manifesto 300 (the film) Mobility WOD ROMWOD Insight Timer (app) Evernote Toastmasters CrossFit Games Vipassana Meditation Connect with Dai Website  www.DaiManuel.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/daimanuel Twitter: www.twitter.com/daimanuel Instagram: www.instagram.com/daimanuel Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daimanuel/ Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 144: Katie Wells — The Wellness Mama 151: Kevin Rose — Lifehacker, Visionary Tech Investor, and CEO of Oak Meditation

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Leigh Steinberg - the guy you might know as Jerry McGuire Ed DeBartolo Joe Montana Steve Young Blaine Bartlett Bob Proctor Jack Canfield Steve Wynn Warren Moon Unstoppable Foundation - David’s Foundation The Playbook - David’s podcast Connect with Dave Dave's Website  Facebook — davidmeltzer11 Twitter — @davidmeltzer Instagram — @davidmeltzer Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 137: Sam Morris – Zen Warrior 147: Kevin Carter — Father, Philanthropist, Former NFL Player & Super Bowl Champion  

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Power Speed Endurance Deep Work by Cal Newport Why You Should Quit Social Media - Ted Talk by Cal Newport Matthew Walker on the Joe Rogan Podcast, founder of the Center for Human Sleep Science Sleep for Performance Podcast Patrick McKeown on the Breaking Ordinary Podcast, author of the Oxygen Advantage Connect with Ian Sleep4performance.com Email: iandunican@sleep4perform.com.au Instagram: @sleep4perform Twitter: @sleep4perform Facebook: Ian Dunican Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 74: Dr. Kirk Parsley - Get Sleep! Advice from a Navy SEAL 85: Dr. Steve Orma - On Sleep, Insomnia, and the Establishment of a Bedtime Ritual  

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Dr. Sean Pastuch is the Founder and CEO of Active Life Rx 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Active Life RX National Pro Grid League Life Center Chiropractic Dr. Kelly Starrett Marc Pro Matt Fitzgerald Interview - Breaking Ordinary Central Governor Model of Exercise Connect with Dr. Sean Activeliferx.com Instagram - @activeliferx Facebook — Active Life Rx YouTube — The Active Life The Active Life Podcast Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 106: Aaron Alexander — Change Your Body, Change Your Life 67: Charles Staley - Secrets of a World-renowned Trainer  

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Badwater 135 Comrades Ultramarathon Rome Marathon Willie Mtolo Race Across America (RAAM) Strava Amby Burfoot Yasso 800s Connect with  Facebook — BartYasso Twitter — @bartyasso Email — bart@bartyasso.com Bart's website Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 115: Danny Dreyer - You, Too, Can Love Running 127: Steven Sashen - On Why You Should Consider Running Barefoot, with, or Without, Your Shoes On

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Ara Katz and Raja Dhir founded Seed, 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 this link  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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Seed website Dr. Gregor Reid - Seed Chief Scientist Mother Dirt Bristol Stool Chart Connect with Ara and Raja Instagram — @seed Twitter — @seedhealth Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you enjoyed this podcast, here are some others to check out: 101: Dr. David Perlmutter — The Empowering Neurologist 125: Dr. Jason Fung — Author of The Obesity Code

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Thad's band's website - Sugarland Ironman USA Triathlon Johnny Agar—Team Agar Connect with Thad Facebook — musicthatmoves1 Twitter — @musicthatmoves1 Instagram — @musicthatmoves1 Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 120: Philip Folsom — The Way Out Is Through, and Your Tribe Will Take You There 150: Tracy Sundlun — Co-Founder of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series  Sponsored by: The Good Kitchen 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/andypetranekpodcast. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Charles Digg's The Power of Habit The Wim Hoff Method Emilia Lahti - Sisu Not Silence David Allen - Getting Things Done Connect with Katja KatjaPantzar.com Twitter Instagram Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 99: David Allen — The Art of Stress-Free Productivity 138: Kristin MacDermott — On Learnable Resilience Skills to Improve the Quality of Your Life Sponsored by: The Good Kitchen 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Mark Sisson is founder of Primal Nutrition, LLC and Primal Kitchen, LLC, New York Times Bestselling Author, health and wellness revolutionary, and founder of Mark’s Daily Apple, 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!  Connect with Mark Mark's Daily Apple website Facebook Instagram Twitter Have a question? Have feedback? Want to connect? Email Andy at podcast@wholelifechallenge.com, or Connect on social media with Andy directly at Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook Leave a podcast review - bit.ly/andypetranekpodcast If you enjoyed this podcast, here are some others to check out: 54: Darya Rose – How to Use Logic and Science to Get Healthy 37: Robb Wolf – Diets, Epigenetics, Longevity, and Going Foodless for 9 Days This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. is the creator of the award-winning online resource ThePaleoMom.com, co-host of the syndicated top-rated The Paleo View Podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Paleo Principles The Paleo Approach The Paleo Approach Cookbook, and The Healing Kitchen; creator of the online program Go To Bed, and creator of the top-rated online course, The Autoimmune Protocol Lecture Series. 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 website, podcast and books. 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!  Connect with Sarah The Paleo Mom Website Sarah's Podcast The Paleo Mom Books Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 134: Diana Rodgers – Regenerative Farming, Paleo Nutrition, and Kale vs. Cow 146: Charles Mayfield — Farmer, Father, and Bestselling Author of Paleo Comfort Foods This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!  Connect with Paul Primal Pastures website Facebook @PrimalPastures IG @PrimalPastures YouTube PrimalPastures Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 119: Bobby Gill — Can Cows Save the World? 134: Diana Rodgers – Regenerative Farming, Paleo Nutrition, and Kale vs. Cow This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 'Beginner's Mind' (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 Oak. 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!  Connect with Kevin Kevin's website: kevinrose.com Instagram @kevinrose Twitter @kevinrose Facebook @the.kevin.rose Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 80: Ryan Hurst — How to Exercise with Purpose and Playfulness

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!  Connect with Tracy Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Facebook: Tracy Sundlun Twitter: @TracySundlun Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 115: Danny Dreyer — You, Too, Can Love Running 127: Steven Sashen – On Why You Should Consider Running Barefoot – With or Without Your Shoes On Image of Tracy Sundlun speaking courtesy of Phillips Exeter Academy This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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, Just Listen, 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 Get Out of Your Own Way, 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, PTSD for Dummies 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!    Connect with Mark MarkGoulston.com Email: mgoulston@markgoulston.com Twitter: @MarkGoulston LinkedIn: @markgoulston Questions? Feedback? Email Andy at podcast@wholelifechallenge.com, or Connect on social media with Andy directly at Twitter, Instagram, or FacebookLeave a podcast review - bit.ly/andypetranekpodcast If you liked this episode, try these: 98: Dr. Ron Hulnick — The Keys to Improving the Experience of Your Life 138: Kristin MacDermott – On Learnable Resilience Skills to Improve the Quality of Your Life This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On:   iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify  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 Beauty of a Darker Soul. 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support!    Connect with Josh www.DarkerSouls.com Email: jmantz@darkersouls.com Instagram: Flatline07 Twitter: @joshmantz Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 76: Scott McGee — On Grit, Resilience, and Having an Unconquerable Soul 107: Dr. Christopher Neck — The Surprising Benefits of Setbacks This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 The Kevin Carter Foundation, 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 Waiting for Wishes Celebrity Waiters Dinner, 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 here, 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. 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 Waiting for Wishes 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 Kevin-Carter.com Waiting for Wishes/Kevin Carter Foundation Facebook Kevin Carter on Twitter Waiting for Wishes Website Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 108: Ryan Parsons — The Tremendous Power of Self-Patterning 109: Richard Janes — Find Your Passion, Purpose, and Authenticity This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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Available On:   iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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, Mayfield Pastures, 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. 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 Square Foot Gardening Robb Wolf Paleo Comfort Foods PaleoFx The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan Farming Consumer Legal Defense Fund Joel Salatin Polyface Farms Savory institute Mayfield Ice Cream Seat of the Soul Fahrenheit 451 Jordan Peterson The Good Kitchen Blue Apron Tommy Newberry, life coach Farmer’s Almanac Grass Fed Life Sustainable Dish Diego Footer, Darby Simpson, Diana Rogers Connect with Charles Paleo Comfort Foods Website Charles on Facebook Mayfield Pastures Instagram Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 119: Bobby Gill — Can Cows Save the World? 134: Diana Rodgers – Regenerative Farming, Paleo Nutrition, and Kale vs. Cow This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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. 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Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Feldenkrais Method Swiss Ball Disc bulge / Herniated Disc Charles Poliquin NUCCA - upper cervical chiropractic Genogram It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn Morphic Fields - an article from Scientific American Sympathetic resonance The Lorax Two of Paul’s most useful books How to Eat, Move, and Be Healthy by Paul Chek The Last 4 Doctors You’ll Ever Need by Paul Chek Finding a CHEK Practitioner Connect with Paul www.paulcheksblog.com Facebook — Paul Chek's Page Twitter — @PaulChek Instagram — @ Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 124: Jill Miller — Erase Pain, Improve Mobility and Live Better in Body and Mind 136: Brian Donahoe & Alex Rizk – Master Motion Mechanics This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 Greatist.com 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links BOOK – Playborhood by Mike Lanza – setting up your neighborhood for healthy play More research and info on saunas and other things –  see Dr. Rhonda Patrick at https://www.foundmyfitness.com/ ARTICLE – LA Times on Russian Bathhouses (Banyas) for hot/cold therapy Speed Reading Spreeder – Read faster & comprehend more by harnessing the techniques of the world’s most respected speed-reading trainers and record-holders. Jim Qwik Speed Reading Course Eero – Wi-Fi extender for your home Pure Harmony Living – pendants for balancing and harmonizing the body and reducing pain BOOK – The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life Joovv light – red light therapy Blood / Genetic testing resources Nutrition Genome Everlywell Viome Connect with Katie WellnessMama.com YouTube Instagram Facebook Pinterest Podcast Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 138: Kristin MacDermott – On Learnable Resilience Skills to Improve the Quality of Your Life 95: Kara Benz — Bullet Journaling for Creativity and Growth This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 iOS Today (a show about how to use your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV) and Tech News Weekly (a show that keeps you up-to-date on all the tech news that matters.) She co-hosts Know How (a maker show), Triangulation (a longform interview show), and The New Screen Savers (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 watch it here. 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Leo Laporte WLC App review on Twit.TV Oak – a meditation app from Kevin Rose Habitify App – a habit tracking app Hard Boiled Egg Maker Instant Pot Schlage Keyless Lock Apple Music and creating a WLC Playlist Andy’s AP Happy 911 Spotify Playlist LunchMoney Lewis Muse Meditation Headband – biofeedback device Lumos Bike Helmet Fasting app (Zero) from Kevin Rose BrainHQ, Lumosity, Elevate – brain training apps Words with Friends – word game Bonza Word & Bonza Jigsaw – puzzle apps Bullet Journaling Podcast with Boho Berry  – bullet journaling artist and thought leader David Allen – GTD – getting things done The Graveyard Book, Rain Reign, Chronicles of Narnia, The Phantom Tollbooth Connect with Megan TWiT.tv MeganMarrone.com Facebook Instagram YouTube Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 132: Dr. Martin Gibala – Working Out for Busy People: Getting More Done in Less Time 109: Richard Janes — Find Your Passion, Purpose, and Authenticity This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links University of Santa Monica. Belcampo – Organic grass-fed meat supplier and restaurant in Santa Monica The Three Principles – mind, consciousness, and thought The Three Principles Global Community   Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 122: Chris Kresser — NY Times Bestselling Author of “Unconventional Medicine” 125: Dr. Jason Fung — On Cracking “The Obesity Code” – Making Better Food Choices and Eating Less This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Dr. Jeremy Brook, aka “The Spinechecker,” is a Los Angeles-based chiropractor, yogi, and movement specialist. He is the founder of The Life Center Chiropractic, 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 Deuce Gym, 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Apocalypto Binge-worthy TV shows: Fauda, Cobra Kai Thompson drop table technique and activator technique Dr. Arno Burnier Chuck Miller Bryan Kest’s Power Yoga The Life Center Chiropractic Shin Box Switch Connect with  Get Adjusted By Dr. Brook: www.spinechecker.com Buy His Book: www.thespinecheckersmanifesto.com Anatomy of the Spine Seminars: www.drjeremybrookanatomy.com MLS Adjusting Seminar: www.mlsseminars.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelifecenterchiropractic Instagram: www.instagram.com/spinechecker YouTube: www.youtube.com/spinechecker1 Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 135: Anela Lineham – On Courage and Resiliency, Living Into Your Intention No Matter What the Obstacle 133: Garry Lineham – On The Human Garage, His “Machine-Shop” for the Body Where They Heal the Un-Healable This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Josh Waitzkin The Fourth Phase of Water Unicycling, Slacklining Peak Brain Institute Yoga West, RaMa Yoga Institute Yogi Bhajan Sound healing Cymatics binaural beats solfeggio frequencies Connect with  Follow on Facebook Ravi Chandler, aka Ra_of_Earth on Instagram Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 105: Eric Remensperger — Curing Cancer, Saving Yourself 122: Chris Kresser — NY Times Bestselling Author of “Unconventional Medicine” 135: Anela Lineham – On Courage and Resiliency, Living Into Your Intention No Matter What the Obstacle This episode is brought to you by The Good Kitchen. 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: thegoodkitchen.com/wlc

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links The default mode network Extreme skiing movies — Warren Miller movies, Glen Plake Jon Kabat-Zinn Felix Baumgartner and the Red Bull Stratos project CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and RET (rational emotive therapy) The 5 pillars of Compete to Create Connect with Michael On Twitter: @MichaelGervais Michael's Podcast: Finding Mastery Collaboration with Pete Carroll: Compete to Create Instagram: @findingmastery Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 107: Dr. Christopher Neck — The Surprising Benefits of Setbacks 98: Dr. Ron Hulnick — The Keys to Improving the Experience of Your Life 84: Traver Boehm — 4 Ways To Face Your Fears and Test Your Limits  

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Kristen MacDermott is a consultant and performance coach who has created resilience training programs for some of the highest performing people on the planet, including Naval Special Warfare Command (Navy SEALs) and the Los Angeles Police Department. Kristin’s programs have also been used in more than 20 hospitals across the country, in the Duke Cancer Institute, and in the National Institutes of Health among others. Kristin brings a unique skill set to her executive coaching, leadership training, and corporate consulting work. The resilience training curriculum she created has been validated in four studies with researchers from the Duke Clinical Research Institute, published in peer-reviewed journals and shown to promote clinically significant improvement in key wellness and resilience measures. The cornerstone of Kristin’s resilience training curriculum is emotional intelligence, which is why her expertise lends itself so well to the corporate world. Study after study shows that “the single biggest predictor of professional success is not education, skill set, experience or IQ. It is emotional intelligence.” Kristin’s own research shows that emotional intelligence and resilience can be taught, and these skills improve performance and satisfaction with the workplace, which engenders loyalty to the organization. From Andy: One of the coolest parts of this interview for me was when we talked about how you can hear the same information from two different people – and one will trigger you into anger and upset while the other has no impact at all. In unraveling that, we got to the reason… that on some level, you believe that the person that triggered you is right – you believe them, and that causes you to judge yourself. So the upset is really about self-judgment… and THAT, you can do something about. There’s that… and so much more in this conversation. Check it out – you’ll be glad you 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Connect with Kristin Instagram: kristinmacdermott Website: www.kristinmacdermott.com Facebook: Kristin MacDermott DMFT Blog: Practical Resilience   Twitter: Kristin MacDermott Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 76: Scott McGee — On Grit, Resilience and Having an Unconquerable Soul 107: Dr. Christopher Neck — The Surprising Benefits of Setbacks  

Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify In November of 1999, at the age of 24 and having just led an unsupported cycling trek across the United States with nine teenagers, Sam was in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. In an instant, he went from being an avid outdoorsman, athlete and Zen enthusiast to being paralyzed from the waist down. Determined to not become the victim of his circumstances, Sam spent years learning from some of the world’s top experts in the fields of somatic healing, meditation, breath work and mind training. Bedridden for the better part of four years and hospitalized for over two years, Sam’s will to survive was tested on multiple occasions. Throughout it all, he developed a deep fascination with the power of the mind and body to overcome seemingly unconquerable obstacles. Friends and acquaintances frequently remarked on his resilient nature and the quality of his attitude and mindset. Being forced to experience such consistently unfavorable circumstances, and rise above them, cultivated the foundation of what later became Zen Warrior Training. Zen Warrior Training trains high-performers including CEO’s, spiritual leaders and professional actors to go beyond their perceived limitations and turn any challenge into an opportunity. Sam trains his clients to move beyond their own unconscious, self-limiting perceptions and into an embodied experience of their authentic power, creating more fulfilling relationships, generating more income, and optimizing health with far less pressure and stress. From Andy: Do you know when you meet someone for the first time and after a few minutes, you feel like you’ve known them for years? That’s what it was like for me with Sam. Wise beyond his years, having had to deal with life challenges I hope I never have to, Sam brought an emotional and honest depth to our conversation. I especially like the conversation we get into in the second half of the podcast – about existential mental agility, flow, freedom, and the path he uses to get there. By the way, if you’re interested in working with Sam privately, he offers a complimentary strategy session. To find out how to take advantage of this, apply at Sam’s website – www.zenwarriortraining.com. 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 - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links John of God Emilie Conrad Mariane Karou Zen Warrior Training University of Santa Monica Marathon Monks of Mt. Hiei documentary Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Connect with Sam Instagram: @zenwarriortraining Website: www.zenwarriortraining.com Facebook: Zen Warrior Training YouTube: Zen Warrior Training Twitter: @zwtraining Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 123: Patrick McKeown — Learn to Breathe for Health and Vitality 109: Richard Janes — Find Your Passion, Purpose, and Authenticity  

As you might have noticed, this is the third podcast I've done with the folks from Human Garage. The first two were with the founders, Garry and Anela Lineham. Their stories and experiences are vastly different, yet they came together to create this extraordinary place of learning and healing. Today, I'm moving the conversation toward the "how" of it all — in other words, what's "under the hood" at the Human Garage. I'm doing this by talking to two of their Master Motion Mechanics: Alexander Rizk and Brian Donahue. For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. Alexander Rizk is a retired professional soccer player. A career-ending injury left him debilitated and in chronic pain. After years of failed treatments, he decided to find his own solution. He attended school for medicine, therapy, nutrition, and human movement. Through these pursuits, he discovered a reliable path to treat his body naturally and, finally, he experienced a full recovery. Pain-free, he felt compelled to help others achieve better health and find happiness within. As a massage therapist fresh out of college, Brian Donahoe was determined to build upon all aspects of the body’s rehabilitation processes. He sought additional training as a strength coach and Pilates instructor while also mastering full-body active release techniques and fascial treatment. But, it wasn’t until joining Human Garage that he returned to his energetic roots and organ-meridian studies, which spawned new treatment practices. Seeking and treating the source of misalignment is a deep vocational drive for Brian, and ensures that Human Garage will always work to find a better way to heal. This is a conversation about the body, the brain, neurology, fascia, chakras, organs, breathing, efficiency, healing, and maintenance. We cover way too much in the conversation to try to describe it here — though, there are detailed show notes below. Enjoy this one —I certainly did!

Anela Lineham is the co-founder, along with her husband Gary Lineham, of Human Garage. Anela is an Intuitive Women’s Health Expert. She is a motion/breathwork master, and an expert in women's health focusing on the biochemical, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of a woman’s well-being. Anela is also the co-owner Human Garage and has studied under Masters of NAAM, Kundalini & Vinyasa Yoga for over 30 years. Anela leads dedicated workshops on the importance of the mind/body balance and how your biochemistry, along with your mindset, plays an integral role in your mood and energy levels. For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. As Anela's story unfolded, I was struck by her incredible ability to rise above. In spite of being smacked down by life time and again, she has always found a way to keep moving forward, learning, growing, and using the experiences, no matter how bad or destructive, as opportunities for growth. This is something that we all can use more of, and for some reason, hearing it from someone who's had it much worse than many others, feels comforting and inspiring, like if she can do it... then I can too. I know you're going to love this conversation...enjoy!

Diana Rodgers, RD, LDN, NTP is a “real food” nutritionist living on a working organic farm near Boston, Massachusetts. The farm runs a vegetable and meat CSA. She is the author of two bestselling cookbooks and runs a clinical nutrition practice. Diana writes and speaks about the intersection of optimal human nutrition, environmental sustainability, animal welfare and social justice. She also produces The Sustainable Dish Podcast. In her podcast, she interviews experts in the environmental and health movement. Her new film project, Kale vs. Cow, examines the environmental, nutritional, and ethical case for “better meat’. There is so much I am just starting to learn about sustainable farming practices. The topic is hugely important, and I'm so grateful for people like Diana who are helping to tell the story in a way that most everyone can relate to and understand. She has the unique opportunity to be a practicing paleo nutritionist while living on a farm that sustains its self through its bio-diverse practices. The story she tells is compelling and relatable - about her very real struggle with food, with the celiac disease that went undiagnosed for years, and her eventual solution through paleo nutrition that resulted in the healing of her gut, body, and life. She is full of positive energy, great nutritional advice, and is a great resource for sustainable regenerative farming practices. Hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website.  

Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage, is a lifelong bio-hacker who believes that the human body was designed to heal itself. He started Human Garage as a vehicle to give people the correct input to start that healing. Garry himself lived in chronic pain for over 20 years. During that time, he became increasingly frustrated with the countless treatment modalities that only addressed his symptoms. He realized the root of the problem wasn’t being solved and set out to do just that. Human Garage is based on the principle that optimal health is achieved through complete alignment— restoring the natural functions of the body to enjoy pain-free, full-range of motion. Garry is proud of the fact that medical doctors and therapists from around the world are now coming to Venice, California to learn the Human Garage way of repairing and re-balancing the human body. For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. I've undergone many different treatment protocols over the years... but nothing like what I went through at the Human Garage. From having four therapists working on me at once (8 hands touching my body at one time), undergoing treatment while standing up, to regular posture, gait, and facial structure analysis, they don't focus on what is directly causing pain, instead, they treat the entire body holistically. Garry is the leader and chief ringleader, but it's a program that wouldn't exist without the talented therapists he's assembled to work with him on his team. The podcast conversation reveals the what, why, and how of the program - it's a fascinating program, journey, and a conversation not to be missed.

Dr. Martin Gibala is a professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. Martin studies the integrative physiology of exercise from the molecular up to whole body level, including the impact of training and nutrition on human health and performance. Gibala’s research on the physiological adaptations to interval training has attracted immense scientific attention and worldwide media coverage. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, the results of which have been featured by outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, Vox, CNN, NBC Nightly News, and Conan. He is the author of a bestselling book, The One-Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That’s Smarter, Faster, Shorter. For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. This was a fascinating podcast conversation for me. I geek out on this stuff, because I've been doing different versions of interval training for decades. It was fantastic to talk to someone who spends his life studying the effectiveness of interval training, to get his specific perspective and recommendations (of which this interval is full of!)  Martin is incredibly personable, sharing stories from his life and lab, and puts things into very easy to understand perspective about training effectiveness. It also had the bonus effect for me of motivating me to get out and do some intervals on days when I only have 15-20 minutes. Check out the convo - I know you'll be glad that you did!

Dr. Sujit Sharma is a Harvard-trained pediatric ER doctor in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sharma is also the CEO at Chuice and a member of the board of directors of Georgia Organics, a non-profit organization committed to environmental stewardship, farmer prosperity and community health. Early in his career, Dr. Sharma admits he thought he had a ‘great appreciation’ of health and healthy living. But he realizes that he was wrong. For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. My conversation with Sujit is one that could have gone on for hours. His experience in the world of pediatric ER medicine, working with hundreds of thousands of kids over the years, and seeing their health slowly decline offers a revealing look at the massive long-term health problem facing us today.  His product, Chuice, is really the first of it's kind... an entirely new category of edible, plant-based beverage. If he gets his way, Chuice will find it's way into all the mini-marts and convenience stores all over the US - offering a new, healthy and convenient option for people everywhere. We cover a lot of ground in the episode... hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

When Maryann Berry was in her 20’s she suffered from chronic knee, hip and back pain. She ended up in a wheelchair, unable to walk due to excruciating hip pain. She had multiple surgeries and tried every medical treatment under the sun including injections, prescription drugs, chiropractic adjustments, and physical therapy. She was left broke, still in pain, and with seemingly no prospects for healing. Then she was introduced to Posture Alignment Therapy, a revolutionary exercise technique that treats the underlying cause of pain by correcting posture alignment. Maryann began following the program every single day. Over the course of roughly three years, putting in lots of work every day, Maryann went from being unable to walk to enjoying full range of motion and function of her hip, as well as eliminating her back and knee pain. Today, Maryann’s hip, back, and knee are fully recovered and 100% pain free. She feels like she got her life back. For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. Now certified as a Posture Alignment Specialist, Maryann created Realign Therapy to teach others how to take responsibility for their own health. Maryann works with people online and in-person at her studio in San Diego, California as well as creating workout and mobility videos for players of the Whole Life Challenge. I really love Maryann's passion and enthusiasm for what she does and how simple some of the things are that you can do to positively affect your posture. Do yourself a favor and check out the 4 videos below and add these to rest breaks you take in front of your computer or desk. They will make a difference. Definitely check out our conversation for more insight, context, and inspiration.

Ryan Munsey is a writer, podcaster, speaker, and high-performance consultant. He has worked with professional and Olympic athletes, Navy SEALs, and entrepreneurs - helping them optimize their minds and bodies, win medals, further careers, and build multiple 6-figure businesses. His work has been featured in Fortune Magazine, Men’s Health, and Men’s Fitness. Ryan is the author of his brand new book, "F*ck Your Feelings" (if you're one of the first 1,000 people to click the link and request a copy, you'll get a copy for FREE), and the host of The Better Human Project podcast.> For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. It takes us a bit to get to the real heart of Ryan's work as we spend the first part of the conversation getting to know a bit more about who he is and why we should pay attention. His new book is about how we're all getting wagged by our tails. In a nutshell, when you rely predominantly on your feelings to make important regular decisions, you're using your limbic brain, which is designed to make quick decisions and protect you from danger. It doesn't take into consideration your truer, deeper values, what you stand for, and who you truly are. Therefore, the actions it has you take based on its interpretation of the situation don't necessarily represent your best interest or your best self. It's an important distinction and the conversation we have about it is fascinating.

Amber Lewis is the visionary behind The Good Kitchen, a meal delivery service that focuses on making it easy for you to make healthy food choices. She founded its predecessor, modPALEO, and grew it into what it is today, a small business that supports small farms, sustainability, a community of good people, and healthy living. For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. Amber's passion for healthy food grew out of her own personal journey to wellness. She discovered the transformational powers of eating real food. She’s a sucker for a farm visit, and loves to discover new dishes that complement her healthy and active lifestyle.

Steven Sashen is the CEO and co-founder of Xero Shoes (www.xeroshoes.com). A serial entrepreneur and life-long athlete, Steven was an All-American gymnast and is now a Masters All-American sprinter. Also a former professional stand-up comedian and Emmy award-winning TV host, Sashen's comedic and educational videos have over 4 million views. With Xero Shoes, Steven is committed to helping people discover the fun and benefits of footwear that lets your body move and function naturally, and his enthusiasm for doing it hasn't ebbed since getting involved in the barefoot movement almost 10 years ago. (Note: For the complete show notes, please click here to visit our website.) If you're a runner, you've probably asked yourself one or more of these questions: a) Am I actually running efficiently? b) Are my comfy running shoes truly the best ones for good, healthy, natural running mechanics? c) Why do I keep getting running injuries? d) Running is hard... how can I make it easier? If so, or if you've ever wondered what all this talk is about barefoot running, tune in to this podcast... we talk about all of this... and more!

Drew Logan is a TV personality, best selling author, and celebrity fitness expert. He is also what doctors believe to be the only person to survive three sudden cardiac arrests in one night. Since that night, and partly because of it, Drew has dedicated more than 20 years of his life to helping people reach their full physical, mental, and emotional potential. As the star of Sylvester Stallone’s 2016 NBC reality TV show, “STRONG”, Drew was recognized as one of the nation’s top ten elite fitness experts. His cutting-edge book, 25Days: A Proven Program To Rewire Your Brain, Stop Weight Gain, And Finally Crush The Habits You Hate - Forever became both an Amazon and Barnes & Noble bestseller. Drew has been featured on NBC, on The Jillian Michaels Podcast, on superhumanradio.com, in Esquire, People, Mademoiselle, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Thrive, and Parade Magazine. For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. In the years after his hard-fought initial recovery, with help from a very rare & talented Cardiac Alert Service Dog named “Lucky”), Drew is more determined and focused than ever to live a life that would change others lives dramatically. Drew is a guy that is out there doing it. He's not just talking about it. The experiences he's had in his life have shaped him, and given him a unique perspective that he's using to help others achieve the lives of their dreams. In a world like ours, where many people with the fame and notoriety of a guy like Drew  would be inaccessible, standoffish, and resistant to share too much of their personal stories, Drew is the anthesis. He picked up my call to his cell phone and we yapped the first time we spoke like we had known each other for years. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!

Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist and a world-leading expert on intermittent fasting and LCHF (low carb, high fat), especially for treating people with, or at risk for, type 2 diabetes. Dr. Jason Fung earned his medical degree and did his residency at the University of Toronto before heading to UCLA for his fellowship in nephrology. In addition to his practice as a kidney specialist, Dr. Fung is currently the scientific editor of the Journal of Insulin Resistance. After treating thousands of patients, it became clear to Dr. Fung that we are losing the battle against the epidemic of type 2 diabetes and obesity. The traditional dietary recommendations - to reduce dietary fat and calories - were clearly ineffective, so he founded the Intensive Dietary Management Program (IDM Program) to provide a unique treatment focus for type 2 diabetes and obesity. Dr. Fung believes that, rather than focusing on medications, the focus needs to be on simple, effective dietary changes. In Dr. Fung’s first book, The Obesity Code, he explores the underlying causes of obesity and recommends effective strategies that target the root causes of weight gain. His second book, The Complete Guide to Fasting, is a practical guide to fasting, including fasting regimens, what to expect, and how to deal with problems. For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. Without any plan to have Dr. Fung on the podcast, I got a copy of his book. After getting half-way in, I was so compelled by his research, expertise, and recommendations, I reached out to invite him to be a guest on the podcast. He's a traditional doctor with a non-traditional message - give your body a break from insulin by getting off the carbs and not eating so frequently. It's a message many, many more of us need to hear. Take out your pen and piece of paper, take notes, and share his message with others. Then give it a whirl to see if and how it works for you. I'll bet in looking back on it that you'll be thankful you did! - Andy Petranek P.S. If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it with your friends, subscribing and leaving a review. Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to do just that - bit.ly/wlc-podcast. Thanks in advance for your help and support!

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method. Jill is the anatomy columnist for Yoga Journal Magazine and has been featured in Shape, Men’s Journal, Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, Self, and on the Today Show and Good Morning America. She is regularly featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network. With more than 30 years of study in anatomy and movement, Jill is a pioneer in linking the worlds of fitness, yoga, massage, athletics and pain management. She is the creator of dozens of DVD’s including Treat While You Train with Kelly Starrett DPT and is the author of the internationally bestselling book The Roll Model: A Step by Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility and Live Better in your Body. Jill Miller has trained thousands of movement educators, clinicians, and manual therapists to incorporate her paradigm shifting self-care fitness programming into athletic and medical facility programs around the world. She has created original programs for 24 Hour Fitness, Equinox, YogaWorks, and numerous professional sports teams. For complete show notes, please click here to visit our website. Jill is a great example of powerful feminism at it's best. She's been a force and leader in the world of mobility and yoga for years, is a new mother, and is incredibly humble and transparent about the bumps along the way (including her struggles with an eating disorder, injuries, and a hip replacement). Jill continues to learn and grow, creating new ways to reach and help more people, more effectively, and will be your mobility coach for the next 6-weeks of the Whole Life Challenge. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! -Andy Petranek P.S. If you enjoy the podcast, please click here to subscribe AND leave a review. Your written reviews in iTunes are what help us grow our audience, getting these inspiring stories out in front of more people.  Thank you in advance for your help and support!

“My 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”. -Patrick McKeown Breathing. It's fundamental to human life, and we've been breathing air since moments after birth. It's so instinctual, we do it correctly right from the start - diaphragmatic breathing with the mouth closed. Like so many other aspects of life, though, many of us stray from this original, natural, and healthy behavior. According to Patrick McKeown, the derangement of our breathing process is at the root of many of the ills and ailments that are common today. Patrick McKeown is the author of seven books and the Director of Education and Training at the Buteyko Clinic International. The Buteyko method is a breathing technique used to help children and adults suffering from breathing problems including asthma, COPD, snoring, and sleep apnea as well as helping athletes improve performance. Click here for complete show notes, resources, and links from this episode. Listen - if there is one thing that you consider addressing this year in your physical performance, I suggest it be breathing. It's the most fundamental element of life - you can survive less than 5 minutes without taking a breath, and it may just be the most transforming in your health and well-being. Patrick has been teaching these breathing techniques to thousands of people over the past couple decades. Many have seen absolutely remarkable transformations - eliminating asthma, snoring, sleep apnea, improving the health of gums and teeth, changing jaw structure, reducing stress, improving performance. While I'll admit that Patrick's coaching to "breathe less" sounds absolutely crazy, after you hear the reasons why... and that your body actually does a better job at delivering oxygen to your tissues, you'll find yourself itching to learn more (as I did). I suggest sitting down with a pen and piece of paper to jot down notes, and to pick up a copy of his book as well. Enjoy!  

Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac is the founder of Kresser Institute, co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine, the creator of ChrisKresser.com, and the New York Times best selling author of The Paleo Cure. He is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health, and has trained over 400 practitioners around the world in his unique approach. Chris was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist.com, and his blog is one of the top-ranked natural health websites in the world. His new book, Unconventional Medicine, presents a 3-step plan for reinventing healthcare and reversing chronic disease using Functional Medicine, an ancestral diet and lifestyle, and a collaborative practice model. Chris lives in Berkeley, CA with his wife and daughter. Click here for complete show notes, resources, and links from this episode. Ok... listen people. This might just be the most important conversation in a podcast that I have this entire year - and one of the most important podcasts you listen to as well. Chris and I address the MASSIVE health care problem we're facing with the progression of chronic disease. It's a problem that could bankrupt our country within the next 35-40 years. Yes, it's that big. Yes, it's that serious. But don't worry, we talk about some really awesome, progressive potential solutions too. Later in the conversation, Chris gives us a peek inside of his personal life, giving us a chance to learn from some of the strategies he's adopted to keep his life happy, healthy, productive and balanced. Hope you get as much out of this conversation as I did! - Andy Petranek P.S. If you enjoy the podcast, please click here to subscribe AND leave a review. Your written reviews in iTunes are what help us grow our audience, getting these inspiring stories out in front of more people.  Thank you in advance for your help and support!

This is a particularly personal interview for me. Not the subject matter, but the broader context - the fact that the editor of Outside Magazine is on my podcast! You see, Outside Magazine has been my magazine "bible" since the early 1990's. It was THE place I turned for articles, inspiration, gear, adventure, and innovations. It was where I turned time and again for figuring out what to buy, where to go, and what sponsors to go after when looking for new gear for adventure racing. So when I found out that Outside Magazine, and in particular, the editor, Chris Keyes had contacted the Whole Life Challenge about participating in our event, I was floored. But wait, it got even cooler. Chris wanted ME (and Michael) to be on the Outside Magazine Podcast, and wanted us to come out to Santa Fe, NM to record it. So that's exactly what we did... and while there, I got Chris to hang out for a couple hours on Sunday to record this one. So... what do you talk about with the editor of a major magazine? Writing, journaling, apps, reading, how an article goes from birth to finished form, and of course, outdoor sports! Hope you enjoy this as much as I did! - Andy Petranek P.S. If you enjoy the podcast, please click here to subscribe AND leave a review. Your written reviews in iTunes are what help us grow our audience, getting these inspiring stories out in front of more people.  Thank you in advance for your help and support!

Philip Folsom is America’s most experienced and impactful expert in experiential leadership development, human optimization, and the creation of high performance teams and cultures. Philip is the Tribe Guy. His work has dramatically improved the lives of over 500,000 individuals over the last 25 years. Philip's transformational High Performance Tribe program has been successfully implemented at Fortune 50 companies including Sony, Microsoft, Dreamworks, Medtronic, Apple, and Northrop Grumman. He also works regularly with the High Performance Department of Redbull North America. Philip Folsom’s work is often referred to by his clients as “transformational” and “game-changing.” Fox Pictures called working with Philip, “the best investment we’ve ever made in our organization.” His reputation in the team development world is legendary. Philip’s work has been featured on numerous national television programs including The Biggest Loser, The Letter, For Love or Money, Celebrity Fitcam, and Cholos Try. If you ever get the feeling that you're missing something, that your life could be richer, more vibrant, and more fulfilling, then don't miss this exciting and hopeful conversation. Learn about the tribal bonds that we've forgotten and the vital importance of working together for a better life. - Andy Petranek Co-Founder, Whole Life Challenge P.S. If you enjoy the podcast, please click here to subscribe AND leave a review. Your written reviews in iTunes are what help us grow our audience, getting these inspiring stories out in front of more people.  Thank you in advance for your help and support!

What if you could align healthy eating with the health and well-being of of animals and livestock,  while simultaneously improving the health our planet's grasslands? According to Bobby Gill, that is not only possible, but is currently in process. Livestock provides much, much more to us than meat, and the way that livestock is raised can either degrade or improve the land. Bobby Gill is on a mission. A mission to improve our planet and help its inhabitants eat and live better than ever. Bobby is the Director of Corporate Development for the non-profit Savory Institute. An accomplished Biological Resources Engineer with a long and successful track record in non-profit development, fundraising, and community building, Bobby Gill takes this mission personally. [Note: For the complete set of show notes, links, and contact info, head to https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/podcast] For seven years, Bobby worked as a lead scientific reviewer for the US Food & Drug Administration. While designing clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of cardiovascular devices, he developed a strong appreciation for analyzing scientific research and understanding the underlying mechanisms of biological systems. This ultimately led him to studying ancestral nutrition and regenerative agricultural systems, challenging the status quo and seeing how working with nature instead of against it optimizes life for all involved. It was a Ted Talk by Allan Savory that changed the course of his life. After seeing it, he was so inspired, he found his way to Colorado and sought out a position with the team at the Savory Institute. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe. If you already subscribe, thank you... and, please write a review. Let's grow this thing so that these stories can breathe the light of day and get out to more people, influencing them like they've influenced you! Thanks!

We've all been to the doctor before. The typical advice that follows a cursory exam is basically, "do this for the symptoms," with little in the way of addressing the underlying issue. High cholesterol, for example, is a symptom, not an underlying issue — bringing down cholesterol is not the same as treating the underlying problem, if there even is one. Among the highly-educated is a tendency to believe that the answers are known. Dr. Anthony Gustin believes that this may not be the case, and the more he studies the less sure he is of any "knowns." As a child, Dr. Gustin thought it was normal to be sick often, overweight, ridden with acne, have constant joint pains, and be generally unhealthy. When he realized that he was in control of all that through diet and exercise, his life changed forever. Through many years of study and self-experimentation, Dr. Gustin developed a foundational support system for health and wellness. His longstanding pains went away, his mental performance skyrocketed, and his overall body composition finally improved dramatically. Having built and sold a chain of sports medicine clinics, Dr. Gustin's time is now spent on the day-to-day operations of EquipFoods.com (formerly pureWOD), his whole-food based supplement company, Perfect Keto. (Use that affiliate link and the coupon code WHOLELIFECHALLENGE for 15% off your order.) In the interest of raising the bar for therapeutic care, Anthony also helps other clinicians, therapists and trainers scale up and help more people through Health Fit Business and helps patients find clinicians through his platform Movement Providers. Through all those channels, Anthony now focuses on educating as many people as possible about the four pillars of health: Nutrition, Movement, Stress/Mental Health, and Sleep/Rest. Only with all of these operating in your favor can your health and quality of life be optimal. Join us for an insightful conversation with a humble truth seeker, Dr. Anthony Gustin. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe. If you already do, thank you... and, please write a review. Let's grow this thing so that these stories can breathe the light of day and get out to more people, influencing them like they've influenced you! Thanks!