Best Strengthbalance Podcasts (2024)

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Reinventing yourself when life forces it upon you - Nick Perales 1:06:37

1h ago1:06:37

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Nick Perales served as a Marine scout sniper in the US military. His entire life and identity changed when he stepped on an IED that took his lower right leg, disabled his left leg, and nearly killed him.Nick had to make a decision that many people never face, he had to decide who he wanted to be, when the identity he was already proud to live with…

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Giving up part of yourself so that you can expand and grow into a better version of you - Jill Bunny 1:02:05

5d ago1:02:05

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Our identity often drives us in directions we don't even realize. The sooner we decide to acknowledge our role in our successes and failures, the sooner we grab more control over our own present, and future. Jill Bunny is a 2x Arnold Bikini Champion, an Olympia Bikini Champion, a cover model, a personal trainer for over 20 years, and a health coach…

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So You Want to be an AL-P | Podcast Ep 259 43:45

11d ago43:45

43:45

This episode is for those of you who have interest in enrolling in AL-P with Active Life so that you can become the professional who bridges the gap between fitness and healthcare, helping people live lives of freedom, without compromise. learn more at activelifeprofessional.com on instagram @activelifeprofessional…

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Fist fights, and advocacy for a mission worth pursuing - Natana Flynn AKA "Momma Bear", Mentorship team lead at Active Life 1:01:43

20d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Corporate culture is a term people throw around these days, and then do little to nothing with. Natana is responsible for the culture that we have inside of Active Life reaching the businesses of the clients we serve on the professional development side of our company. - What it means to have audacity - The benefit of surrounding yourself with peop…

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If we fail to do something about it, this could destroy all of us 11:30

21d ago11:30

11:30

We are heading for a world with two groups of people who want nothing to do with each other... The medicated, and the unmedicated. This has the potential to become a social status game with the government supporting those who bend the knee to big pharma and big government instead of accepting personal responsibility. There is absolutely a place for…

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Leading weight-loss expert talks openly about dangers and uses of Ozempic and other GLP-1 Inhibitors, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky 1:15:57

27d ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Will Ozempic and other GLP-1 Inhibitors go down as the Opioid crisis of the 2020s? Are there people for whom these drugs are more dangerous? If so, is it predictable who these people are? Are doctors overprescribing GLP-1 inhibitors? Is there a financial incentive for the doctors to do it even when it's not advisable for the patient? Is there a pen…

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What it takes to build, and sell a great nutrition coaching company - Mike Doehla 1:23:04

1M ago1:23:04

1:23:04

Mike is the founder of Stronger U, which he great to over 8,000 clients at it's peak, and over 50,000 clients overall. He's not a dietician, and he wasn't formally trained before he started the company. This is a story of grit and authenticity. Most importantly, Mike is a great father and husband who genuinely cares about the people in his life. I …

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When is it the right time to quit your job, and how to start at the bottom and work your way to the top - Mary Banks 47:53

1M ago47:53

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When is it time to quit the job you keep complaining about? What kind of a job should you be looking for when you do? How do you climb from the bottom of the company all the way to the most powerful seat? These questions and more get answered today with the CSO of Active Life, Mary Banks.

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"Why did you do all of this work, you don't even know if you're going to be working with me" - A story of moxie and hard work with Jayson Siano 59:02

2M ago59:02

59:02

What does it take to become the undeniable, number one person in your industry...? That's exactly what Jayson Siano of Sabre Advisors did in the commercial real estate game. Jay helped launch the growth of the European Wax Center, Dry Bar, Starbucks, Chipotle, Orange Theory, Solid Core Pilates, and Stop N Shop grocery stores (to name a handful of h…

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Balancing your hormones with nutrition, and making healthy eating simple - Lauren Papanos 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Nutrition is so simple it's complicated. Lauren Papanos is a functional medicine certified, RD who believes that the overwhelming majority of hormone replacement therapy could be eliminated through diet and supplementation. She fell into the world of nutrition as a result of losing her cycle when competing in cheer on scholarship, where she had to …

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How to use brain data to drive human performance, Jen Dischler 1:14:47

2M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Would you wear a set of headphones for 10 minutes a day if you knew it could improve your sleep, focus, and recovery? There is some exciting data that suggests this is not only possible, but it might already be happening. Jen Dischler is a self proclaimed data nerd, we met at the Forever Strong event in January this year, and I was intrigued by the…

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CrossFit is more dangerous than they want you to believe, and it's still worth doing - Amy West 1:20:04

2M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Life is dangerous if we decide to live it to it's fullest, and I'm not here to sit on the sideline. On today's episode of The Active Life Podcast my friend, Dr. Amy West is back, and we are talking about the injury risks associated with CrossFit, how overblown they are, and how under reported. We also talk about a bunch of other things related to m…

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What we can learn about ourselves and our friends on the road to success, Alyssa Olenick 1:14:07

3M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

As a PhD in exercise science, an ultra marathoner, a hybrid athlete, a successful entrepreneur, and a regular presence on stages and podcasts, it's hard to argue anything except that Alyssa Olenick is a winner. Not everyone wanted it to be that way. On today's episode you're going to learn about the feathers that were ruffled necessarily, the obsta…

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Heal your gut, relax your nervous system, and change your life - Rachel Scheer 1:46:27

3M ago1:46:27

1:46:27

If you've heard Rachel Scheer on another podcast I promise you this, you have not heard her talk about what we discuss on today's episode, and you're going to want to tune in. Rachel found herself at the crossroads of having her intestines removed and taking control of her life, finding her own way to a cure for herself. She chose the latter and no…

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Hard questions about the merits of diversity efforts in the workplace, Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Directos, Men's Health Magazine 1:28:32

3M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

I recently attended an event called "Strength in Diversity" that my friend, Ebenezer Samuel hosted on behalf of Men's Health Magazine. I was skeptical at first because I rarely see diversity efforts that I believe make companies or services better. Typically what I see is virtue signaling, and getting minority faces into content to try an attract b…

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Dealing with personal conflict 37:17

3M ago37:17

37:17

I've been dealing with some conflict lately. In exploring what my unique ability is I've faced down some really challenging questions of myself. On today's episode I discuss those questions, the answers I've come up with, and what I plan to do about it. emailwithdrsean.ck.page/getit @drseanpastuch

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Sometimes 70% is 100%, there is a time to do it half ass 9:24

4M ago9:24

9:24

Living a healthy lifestyle is much simpler than it's made out to be. One of the biggest mistake people make is the all or nothing approach. Sometimes you're better off doing less, and allowing it to be more. When is that the time?

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The pregnancy and delivery cheat code, the nutrition, fitness, and mindset tactics for a seamless deilvery and recovery 45:25

4M ago45:25

45:25

Kimberly Pastuch (my wife) talks about her fourth pregnancy and delivery and what was different this time. She's two weeks postpartum at the release of this episode and she's within a few pounds of her pre-pregnancy weight, her energy is high, and her body is feeling almost 100%. How is this all possible? You're going to have to listen to find out.…

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How to level up the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with 1:01:45

4M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

The expression "you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with" is commonly used. But we can't just decide we want to spend time with five random people who do not also choose us. On today's podcast we discuss how to level up the quality of our friends. Please remember to leave us a five star rating if you're enjoying the show …

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The Tables Have Turned! Cody Ringle puts Dr. Sean on the hot seat 59:11

4M ago59:11

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In this special episode of the Active Life Podcast, Cody Ringle, head of operations over at Active Life in Long Beach takes control of the podcast and asks Dr. Sean a serious of questions following last week's episode.

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Never give advice. Lessons from moving half way across the country to take a job no one understood. 1:04:59

4M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Cody let's me jump into his head today and really get to know him better, what makes him tick, and what he's learned from leading the team in Long Beach for almost two years.

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Save time, reduce stress, 24:20

4M ago24:20

24:20

Everything I talk about in this podcast is true about how I manipulate my time. I used the word manipulate on purpose. If you listen to this episode and you apply even one thing I talk about in it you will experience less stress in your life.

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What's the opposite of the victim mindset and how do we get there? 21:28

5M ago21:28

21:28

We all know people who live in the victim mindset. It's even reasonable that we've all been there ourselves. What's on the other side, how do we get there? Let's talk about it.

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If intensity was a person, it would be Tom Degiuli 1:09:17

5M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Last time Tom was on we talked about how much easier it is for him to go hard in the gym than it is for him to take time away. Today we get into more on why that's true. We dive into what it's like to be inside Tom's head, he gets raw, and he gets vulnerable, and it's very impressive. I respect Tom a lot, he's a doer. I'm excited to bring him to yo…

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Life lessons learned by a 9 year old, relevant to adults 16:26

5M ago16:26

16:26

Lessons in failure, fear, and preparation.

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How to be a positive influence 15:18

5M ago15:18

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The impact of improving our lives is greater than the selfish gain. We get to help other people decide to improve theirs too. Today Cody and I talk about it.

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Is strength training a lazy approach to fitness? Josh Clay 1:14:56

5M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Josh Clay is an accomplished, professional, fitness coach. He spent time building program design for Tonal, building athletes at UCLA, crushing for Equinox, and now he's going the entrepreneur route in Manhattan. Today we discuss the entrepreneurial journey, and Josh's take on strength and conditioning. @joshualeeclay…

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Why is it so hard to change a belief? 19:14

5M ago19:14

19:14

Even in the face of inarguable evidence, we cling to our beliefs we know are not true. Why? Let's talk about it.

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The gym is not your therapy 8:25

5M ago8:25

8:25

The more often people say "the gym is my therapy", the more I think "you could probably use some therapy." On today's podcast I'm bringing it to you straight, as usual, about exactly why the gym is not therapy, what the gym is, what therapy is, and what to do to help yourself or someone else who is using this language. Mental health struggles are a…

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A code of conduct to live by - Joey and Drew, Few Will Hunt 54:28

5M ago54:28

54:28

I drove all the way out to Philly to sit down with the founders of Few Will Hunt, an identity brand that just so happens to make some bad ass apparel. I found Joey and Drew years ago and have been following their growth since. The reason I call them an identity brand with great apparel is because their flagship shirt reads "everybody wants to eat, …

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Losing weight, getting out of pain, and why the gym might not be where you should start 20:49

5M ago20:49

20:49

Fitness and nutrition are the topics that get all of the attention, but identity is the driver. You probably know someone who has started and stopped on their health transformation attempts more times than a 15 year old learning to drive on a manual transmission. In today's podcast Cody and I discuss why. Give it five stars, would ya.…

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The best steaks in the USA come from this ranch, Stephen Skrenta - Acabonac Farms 1:44:51

5M ago1:44:51

1:44:51

Every year I buy half a cow to stock my freezer with. That's 300 pounds of beef and bones. This is the best steak I've ever eaten, and I've eaten a lot of steak. On today's episode I bring into studio the owner of Acabonac Farms, Stephen Skrenta. We talk about: - Why Regenerative ranching is better for the planet, our health, and animal welfare. - …

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We've outsourced personal responsibility, it's a compromise we have to stop making 10:49

5M ago10:49

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No hints. Listen to the episode.

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Get out of pain without going to the doctor or compromising on life 20:09

5M ago20:09

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People often ask "What makes you think Active Life is going to work when everything else has failed me?" On today's episode I answer why working with Active Life often works for people who have been failed by everything else.

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The mental health of our police is in crisis 1:12:54

6M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

The mentality of the public around policing is so variable. Some people are thankful for police, others think they should be defunded. Policing has always had its hot button moments, but the last few years has been relentless on the institution at large. On today's episode Jason Lacayo @therealjumpmanjay discusses why 2020 was a spark that was extr…

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Most people are committed to something, few are relentless about it 24:20

6M ago24:20

24:20

We just re-wrote our core value at Active Life and one of them is "Relentless commitment to the mission". On today's episode I sit down with Cody Ringle, the Operations lead for Active Life in Long Beach, NY, to discuss the difference between commitment, and relentless commitment.

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When personal development is really mental masturbation 17:11

6M ago17:11

17:11

Personal development is cool, do it, and remember to take action on what you learn about yourself along the way.

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Winning the superbowl, finding God, and changing lives 1:26:52

6M ago1:26:52

1:26:52

I met my friend, Steve Weatherford about six years ago, right before the transformation he talks about in this podcast started taking place. I am fascinated by people who are relentlessly committed to anything, especially things I don't understand or relate to. Steve's life has been an absolute rollercoaster and his stories of winning the superbowl…

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How I know when I need to do better 11:40

6M ago11:40

11:40

This simple self audit has helped me break through some big barriers, and it's helping me right now. Steal it.

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Your pain isn't in your head, but your problem may have started there 17:41

6M ago17:41

17:41

What if you could think your way into and out of injuries? On today's episode I break down a call I had this week with a new referral who has been given the run around by the medical system.

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Pelvic floor issues with men carry shame with them, why? 50:30

6M ago50:30

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Pelvic floor health is a topic that is usually reserved for discussion around women, especially postpartum, but men suffer from it too. In fact, I do. On today's episode I sit down with our education lead at Active Life, Kalin Ashby, to discuss the build out of our specialty course for AL-P graduates, "pelvic health". There was no intention to talk…

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Use this hack to grow your network 16:17

6M ago16:17

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"Your network is your net-worth." I don't know who said it first, but they are smart, it's true. On today's podcast I share with you the easiest hack on the planet to growing your network with a 100% chance of success. If you take the advice from today's show and put it into action, your network will grow without a doubt. My newsletter: emailwithdr…

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The expression of art through fitness and apparel - Christian Harris 1:03:18

6M ago1:03:18

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Christian Harris is an artist. He paints with heavy weights and iconic brand instead of a brush and canvas. What happens when the life of an athlete comes to an end and the life of an entrepreneur is born? What's the transition like from sport to professional life? I talk to Chris about all of this and more on today's show. Find Chris on Instagram …

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Stop working on your weaknesses, lean into your strengths 27:26

6M ago27:26

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Reveal the exceptional in everyone we come across. It's a core value at Active Life. Something I've learned over the years is that if I want to develop myself as a person, I need to spend 90% of my time and energy focusing on my strengths. If I want to develop my body, I need to spend 90% of my time and energy focusing on my weaknesses. On today's …

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Why it's so uncomfortable when people have to ask their husband's permission to sign up for things 14:48

6M ago14:48

14:48

It's the worst. "Let me ask my husband" or "let me ask my wife". I've been there. I've been in the relationship phase with my wife in which we used to ask each other permission to do things for ourselves that we absolutely needed and were absolutely convicted would be beneficial to us. It was an indicator of immaturity, and financial scarcity. On t…

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How do we fix the American Education system? Jim Hallinan 1:14:23

6M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

The American education system is failing America. It's sit down, shut up, change rooms when the bell rings, and memorize the answers to these questions. Similarly, it's become harder to navigate the world of relationships, and nutrition. Today's guest, Jim Hallinan (@jimmynutrition) lives in both of these worlds, professionally. He's a physical edu…

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If you want better healthcare and fitness, do this 10:34

7M ago10:34

10:34

The healthcare and fitness industries are about to undergo change like never before. There is going to be incredible healthcare and fitness for the early adopters, and uninspiring crap for everyone else. What kind of service are you going to be getting, or giving? Tune into today's episode to learn about how it's all going to happen, how I know, an…

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You need to know this about health insurance 20:46

7M ago20:46

20:46

Health insurance companies are necessary, but their incentives are not aligned with yours. You may think health insurance companies want to bring their medical costs down, to maximize profits. What you're going to learn today is why that's simply not true. In fact, it's counter to what health insurance companies want. I'll break it all down, all yo…

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How to gain wealth by giving - Ep 232 | Charles Weinraub 1:34:54

7M ago1:34:54

1:34:54

Some of the most successful people in history became successful not by pursuing success for themselves, but by pursuing it for others. Charles Weinraub (@handsome_homebuyer) is cut from this cloth. On today's episode Charles breaks down how he went from burnt out entrepreneur to Long Island's biggest home flipper, and landlord. I've known Charles a…

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We're a fat Country, here's what we need to do about it. 18:06

7M ago18:06

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If the next 60 years go like the last 60 years 100% of our adults and children will have obesity. 100% That's the rate of growth, no pun intended. On this podcast I discuss what we need to do about it.

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