The Vision Board Podast

Our special guest is Laila Ali. Laila is one of the most successful athletes of all time and her path to success is an interesting one. She is the daughter of the greatest Muhammad Ali, while a rocky childhood also lead to a stint in Juvenile Hall. Facing her challenges head on she rose to achieve a remarkable career in sport and life. Her impressive boxing career includes 4 World titles and a record of 24-0. Post boxing she continues to flourish and has won celebrity chop twice while her passion for health has seen her launch a podcast called Laila Ali Lifestyle while her cook book “Food for Life” is due out in the coming weeks.Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is John Crestani. John is an internationally renowned expert in affiliate marketing, entrepreneur, educator and advocate for passionate self employment.You will learn plenty from John Crestani in episode 181 of The Vision Board Podcast.Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Mark Divine. Mark is an expert in human performance as it is displayed in mental toughness, leadership and physical readiness. He is the founder and leader of several highly successful enterprises including SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, NavySEALS.com and US CrossFit.You will learn plenty about Mark Divine in Episode 180 of The Vision Board Podcast.Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Susan Bennett. Susan is a singer, musician and voice talent. You may recognise her voice as she is the original voice of Siri.Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Dr Chris Masterjohn. Chris is an entrepreneur in all things health and fitness. He specializes in research, education and consulting. He earned his PHD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut and has serves as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate and Assistant Professor until December 2016 where he left academia and pursues entrepreneurship and conducting independent research.​You will learn plenty from Chris Masterjohn in episode 178 of The Vision Board Podcast.3:45 - we welcome Chris Masterjohn 6:10 - insights on obesity and McDonalds 10:35 - how to apply education and research into entrepreneurialism 13:31 - advice to people who struggle with their nutrition 15:55 - what is Vitamin K2 and why it's important 20:26 - what supps should YOU be taking? 26:35 - what is inflammation? 28:05 - “inflammation is a fundamentally good thing” 33:02 - what is DHA and arachidonic acids and Why are they important? 34:45 - Dr Rhonda Patrick and insights into recovery methods 37:37 - a general principle on research is... 39:55 - heat and cold stress after training regarding recovery 42:30 - how many meals a day should You Be eating? 45:15 - what is metabolism? How do You define it? Why is it important? 49:12 - can you tone specific areas of the body? Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Dr Corey Peacock. Corey is a Performance coach and Exercise Physiologist who has worked closely with professional athletes across MMA, Boxing, NFL and the NHL. He graduated from Kent State University with a PHD in Exercise Physiology while is an Assistant Professor at Nova South Eastern University.You will learn plenty from Dr Corey Peacock in Episode 177 of The Vision Board Podcast.Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Andrew Marr. Andrew is a Special Forces Green Beret and Co-Founder and CEO of the Warrior Angel Foundation, while also the author of Tales from the blast factory: A Brain injured Special Forces Green Beret's journey back from the brinkGet your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Derek Hansen. Derek is a Strength & Conditioning specialist who has been working with athletes in speed, strength and power since 1988. Originally working with track & field athletes, Derek has since worked with top performers as a coach and consultant across a number of Olympic & Professional sports.​ What you will learn in this episode:4:02 - we welcome Derek Hansen 5:25 - how he got started in Coaching 7:55 - the importance of sprinting in sport 9:10 - genetics regarding speed 11:55 - the differences between speed and being fast 14:30 - insights into the NFL combine relating to the 40 yard dash 18:25 - Usain Bolt and Acceleration 20:32 - the speed “myth” and broScience 24:05 - the gifted athlete versus the hard worker 26:33 - the bodybuilder versus the sprinter 28:45 - Charlie Francis 31:38 - the injury equation in pro sports 36:35 - the ageing process and the declination of speed 41:24 - uphill sprinting versus downhill sprinting 45:02 - what's the proper distance to sprint regarding fitness supplementation 48:45 - does hand speed effect leg speed? 53:41 - the best advice for young coaches is...Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Phil White is an Emmy-nominated writer and the co-author of Game Changer with Fergus Connolly, Unplugged with Andy Galpin and Brian Mackenzie and The 17 Hour Fast with Dr. Frank Merritt. He is also a frequent contributor to The Inertia and SUP the Mag.Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebook​Get in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Janine Allis. Janine is the Founder & Director of Boost Juice bars and Retail Zoo. She is also an investor on Network Ten's Shark Tank & is one of Australia's most respected business people and the author of “The Accidental Entrepreneur”.​You will learn plenty from Janine Allis in episode 173 of The Vision Board Podcast.Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Dominic D'Agostino, Ph.D. Dom is an Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology at the University of South Florida. He works to develop and test nutritional and metabolic therapies including ketogenic diets and ketogenic agents for CNS oxygen toxicity (seizures), epilepsy, metabolic disorders, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, muscle wasting and cancer. He is a senior research scientist at the Institute for Human & Machine Cognition. Dom was also recently a member of the NASA NEEMO 22 project.​You will learn plenty from Dominic D'Agostino in episode 172 of The Vision Board Podcast.Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Dr Andy Galpin. Andy is a professor of Kinesiology at the Centre for Sport Performance at California State University Fullerton. He has a PHD in Human Bioenergetics and is a director of the Bio chemistry and Molecular Exercise Laboratory.You will learn plenty from Andy Galpin in episode 171 of The Vision Board Podcast.Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is James Smith. James is one of the most highly sought after consultants in the strength and conditioning & physical preparation industry. His positions have included being the Portuguese Rugby Federation Senior National Physical Preparation Coach and Performance Director while his consulting duties have spanned the NFL, CFL, College American Football, Jamaican & UK Track & field, Super 15 Rugby and the English Premier League.You will learn plenty from James Smith in episode 170 of The Vision Board Podcast.Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcastSimply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebookGet in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Ben Greenfield. Ben is one of the most influential people in health and fitness and also a successful athlete who is an ex-bodybuilder, Iron man triathlete & Spartan racer. He is the author of the New York Times best seller Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life and is also a highly sought after coach and author. You will learn plenty from Ben Greenfield in episode 169 of The Vision Board Podcast. What you will learn in this episode: 6:57 - we welcome Ben Greenfield 7:32 - insights into his upcoming schedule 11:03 - thoughts on nootropics and eurogenics 13:12 - smart pills and modafinil "the god pill" 15:20 - micro dosing pscyilicibin and THC 19:15 - insights into obesity 22:15 - what a normal day of nutrition looks like 23:17 - cold showers and its relation to healing 26:30 - populations that live the longest all have.... 27:21 - Bens vision on the fitness industry 31:02 - insights into making traveling easier and ideas to recover faster 34:32 - vitamins, supps, other natural ways to heal 37:34 - how to overcome jet lag 38:12 - advice on how to maximise your sleep 40:30 - what would his 3 closest friends say about him? 42:09 - what 5 people would he invite to a dinner party? Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcast Simply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebook Get in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Joe DeSena. Joe is the founder and CEO of Spartan race and has grown the brand to 170 events yearly in 25 countries and over 1 million global participants. He is a New York Times best-selling author of Spartan Up and also hosts the hit podcast Spartan Up. You will learn plenty from Joe DeSena in episode 168 of The Vision Board Podcast. What you will learn in this episode: 7:55 - we welcome Joe DeSena 8:35 - his initial intent with creating The Spartan Race 11:05 - insights into his family dynamic and philosophies 13:25 - what's the definition of a minimalist? 16:28 - a common trait of the successful 18:45 - the key to a dynamic work force 20:05 - hindsight 20/20 21:38 - the "pollination" of his brand and networking 24:38 - the importance of his upbringing regarding his work ethic 27:03 - getting into nature 30:25 - how to learn Mandarin 33:05 - pressures of the Singaporean education system 36:15 - the "grind" Vancouver, BC 39:18 - insights into his fathering style compared to his business savvy 40:05 - advice on adversity 40:30 - what posters were on his childhood wall 41:35 - what would his three best friends say about him? 42:02 - what five people would he invite to dinner? Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcast Simply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebook Get in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Dana Cavalea. Dana spent 12 years with the New York Yankees organization with many of those as director of strength and conditioning and winning a World Series in 2009. 2009 saw hi, win the MLB Nolan Ryan Award, a prestigious award given to Major League Baseball's top strength coach as voted by his peers. You will learn plenty in episode 167 of The Vision Board Podcast. What you will learn in this episode: 8:10 - we welcome Dana Cavalea 8:55 - insights into his fitness and wellness Brands 10:15 - what it was like Coaching for the New York Yankees 11:44 - what is on boarding? 13:25 - insights into running the strength program of Yankees at 22years old 17:05 - lessons he learned through coaching the Yankees 21:09 - the superstitions of baseball players 25:36 - a story of his World Series Ring 30:05 - the shelf life of a pro athlete/coach 34:34 - hindsight 20/20 , Ichiro, and Mickey Mantle 39:27 - the trust between a coach and a player 43:22 - insights into his multiple businesses 43:50 - social media and LinkedIn 47:54 - a story about A-Rod and reinvention 49:25 - "the balancing Act" 53:30 - what would his 3 closest friends say about him? 54:35 - what posters were on his childhood wall? 54:20 - what 5 people would he invite to dinner? Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcast Simply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebook Get in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Erin MacKenzie. Erin is a 2 time Olympic Gold Medallist at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics where she competed in rowing in the Women's 8. She graduated from the University of California Berkley and was a member of the 2005 and 2006 NCAA Division 1 rowing championships. She is co founder of power speed endurance and is a highly sought after coach. You will learn plenty from Erin MacKenzie in episode 166 of The Vision Board Podcast. What you will learn in this episode: 6:30 - we welcome Erin MacKenzie 6:55 - are we overtraining? 7:45 - the art of dealing with pain 9:30 - what the preparation is like as an Olympic rower 13:02 - what the communication is like on an Olympic rowing team 16:31 - CrossFit and different styles of training 17:42 - "sleep is my superpower" 22:25 - "do what you enjoy" 27:15 - Dr Sean Stevenson, sleep, and circadian rhythm 32:45 - how much does an Olympic rower make? 35:02 - how her body responded to retirement 41:22 - the importance of trusting ones coaches 44:05 - the toughest part of her career that she learned from 47:09 - what is was like to be on Oprah 50:13 - what's it feel like to be in ketosis? 54:32 - mental health 57:49 - the pain and acceptance of training hard 58:05 - what posters were on her childhood wall? 59:30 - what would her 3 closest friends say about her? 103:05 - advice for bad days? 104:33 - what 5 people would she invite to dinner? Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcast Simply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebook Get in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Cal Fussman. Cal is a New York Times best-selling author, writer at large for Esquire Magazine, keynote speaker and interviewing consultant. His extensive career has seen him interview the likes of Muhammad Ali, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Ted Kennedy, Jack Welsch, Serena Williams, Richard Branson & Mikhail Gorbahcev. You will learn plenty from Cal Fussman in episode 165 of The Vision Board Podcast. What you will learn in this episode: 3:55 - we welcome Cal Fussman 7:15 - Manny Paquioa vs Jeff Horn 8:25 - A Roy Jones Jr analogy 9:32 - the absurdity of Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather 12:45 - a story of a YOUNG Floyd 14:06 - a ringside seat to watch Tommy Hearns vs Sugar Ray Leonard 16:01 - what is the current state of boxing? 17:57 - the social magnitude of Ali vs Frazier 20:02 - what it was like preparing to interview his hero Muhammad Ali 23:01 - The Art of Storytelling 25:44 - ....will he be able to light the torch?.. 29:05 - ...he says to me.."scared you huh?.." 31:27 - a day to find Wisdom with Ali 34:15 - who is Joe Frazier? 36:22 - "go to the well once more" 38:06 - Why did Cal Fussman fight Julio Caesar Chavez 39:55 - the moment he knew what Ali had left in the well 40:43 - Ali started to dance 44:15 - transitioning from writing stories to speaking stories 48:08 - Tony Robbins 49:39 - a story about Royce Gracie 51:35 - his relationship with Larry King Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcast Simply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebook Get in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our special guest is Randy Couture. Randy is a 6 times UFC Champion and Hall of Fame fighter. He is a retired Army Sergeant, while away from the Octagon he is a movie actor and TV personality. You will learn plenty from Randy Couture in episode 164 of The Vision Board Podcast. What you will learn in this episode: 11:45 - we welcome Randy Couture 12:25 - The Expendables 4 13:15 - his love for literature and poetry 14:10 - his relationship with Sly Stallone 15:29 - Team Quest and Extreme Couture 18:33 - opinions on fate and destiny 19:10 - his son Ryan Couture 20:55 - his love of studying his craft 21:40 - can you teach the killer instinct? 23:18 - the benefits of understanding Sports Psychology 24:45 - how he got introduced to MMA 25:50 - advice on following your passions 27:30 - being an introvert and being a skilled fighter 28:45 - Chuck Liddell 29:55 - Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight differences 33:23 - highlights of his career 34:55 - Winning the PanAm games in Cuba and Fidel Castro 36:15 - how to deal with losing 39:30 - insights on visualising techniques 40:22 - advice on bad days 43:22 - posters on his childhood wall 44:10 - what 5 people would he invite to dinner Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcast Simply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebook Get in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com

Our Special guest is Chris Algieri. Chris is the former WBO light welterweight world boxing champion with a record of 23 fights for 21 wins and 2 defeats the man holds notable wins over Ruslan Provodnikov & Emmanuel Taylor while he has also shared the ring with Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan. Prior to boxing, he was an undefeated ISKA world welterweight and super welterweight kickboxing champion. Not to be outdone he is a scholar, Chris holds a Bachelor's degree in healthcare services from Storey Brooke University while also having a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from New York Institute of Technology and is a certified sports nutritionist by the ISSN. You will learn a lot from Chris Algieri in Episode 163 of The Vision Board Podcast. What you will learn in this episode: 4:35 - we welcome Chris Algieri 5:08 - being a fighter and what it's like coaching pro fighters 5:45 - Danny Jacobs 7:10 - insights into the modern day fight camp 8:25 - Dr Jose Antonio,Sports Nutrition and his passion for education 12:25 - the differences between a champion and an average fighter 14:15 - creatine, CTE, and head trauma 16:25 - sports performance and Virtual Reality 18:05 - Tony Ritchie and the ISSN 19:26 - the weight cut in relation to brain trauma 21:20 - Boom Boom Mancini versus Doo Ku Kim 23:03 - The evolution of boxing and Visyl Lomachenko 26:30 - the mental side of modern boxing 29:02 - the timeframe of the pre fight weight cut 31:55 - can you teach the killer instinct? 33:26 - insights into professional Sparring sessions and classic gym wars 36:04 - the ethics of boxing , Conor and Floyd 39:05 - insights into "diets" and "fat loss" 43:12 - the benefits of fasting 44:35 - micros versus macros 45:43 - gut health and our micro-biome 48:30 - drug addiction versus food addiction 52:44 - advice on supps 53:48 - advice on cooking with oils 56:33 - the best time to eat fats 58:35 - the PED conversation Get your FREE copy of CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAMPIONS, an inspirational quote book of all the guests from the podcast Simply visit http://www.thevisionboardpodcast.com/ebook Get in touch with Jonny and Tristan at info@thevisionboardpodcast.com