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Live Better Podcast
by Live BetterLive Better is the experiential health brand that reaches thousands of women and men trying to live their best lives by sharing health, wellness, business, & lifestyle tips. Whether you want to learn more about wellness, are navigating the process of following your dreams, or have already found your purpose in life, this is the podcast for you. In each episode, Nike Trainers and Performance Coaches, Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig share helpful tips, strategies and stories with guests that you can apply to your own life to pursue your purpose. The dynamic co-founders interview guests (athletes, entrepreneurs, experts, coaches, best-selling authors, & thought leaders) who are making an impact on the world, using wellness to fuel whatever they want to do in life, better. New episodes every Tuesday. Have the best day ever.
Episodes
Bryan Jackson on The Importance of Training, Staying Committed, and Having a Persistent Mindset
48m · PublishedLive from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Bryan Jackson, head of performance training at Ascend Performance Global. Bryan is a Nike Master Trainer, Jordan Brand Master Trainer, and performance specialist based out of Chicago, IL. He is known as one of the most sought after performance coaches in Chicago, with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He played three sports in high school (football, baseball, and track & field) and continued his skill in Division 1 football at Bowling Green State University and Indiana State University. After an injury during his football career, Bryan decided to transition into the fitness industry. He eventually developed a training program concept for youth athletes that has evolved into training initiatives used in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto.
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
- Putting in the work and always being willing to learn
- Helping people realize their full potential and understand that commitment is key to reaching your personal best
- Making people feel comfortable and take life into their own hands
Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Bryan how he trains people to live a higher quality of life, never skip steps, and stick to the process to get your desired outcome.
Connect With Bryan Jackson on Online:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbjack/
- Website: https://www.ascendperformanceglobal.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItsBJack
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Sarah Russo on Food Curiosity, Food Flexibility, and Eating for Health
53m · PublishedLive from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Sarah Russo, holistic certified chef and owner of Love Your Fat Personal Chefs here in Chicago. Sarah, a former vegan, now specializes in therapeutic foods and healing foods that are functional and delicious. Her favorite cuisine is the farm-to-table approach, seasonal-plentiful-relatable. Sarah added animal protein back into her diet in 2015, as she discovered mindful ways to source the "good stuff" in the Chicago area. For the past 5 years, Sarah has been working as a personal chef, recipe developer, speaker, educator, blog contributor.
Sarah is also the founder of organic ice pop company, ITSAPOP and her newest venture, an organic weekly subscription service in Chicago called Salad Club. When Sarah is not cooking or scheming a new concept to launch… you can find probably find her at the nearest farmer’s market, working out (her favs: strength training, spinning, and yoga) or spending time with her family. If this was senior year of high school, Sarah’s yearbook quotes would probably be: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill and “When you have the best sourced ingredients you can cook very simply and the food will be extraordinary because it tastes like what it is.” -Sarah Russo
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
- Getting curious with food and learning its benefits
- Testing to determine your diet and what works best for you
- Creating an entrepreneurial lifestyle as a private chef
Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Sarah about her mission to help others follow their food journey and discover their ‘perfect menu’.
Connect With Sarah Russo Online:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsarahrusso/
- Website: https://www.loveyourfat.com
- Salad Club: www.saladclub.co
- Blog: https://www.loveyourfat.com/blog
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P.S. - Use coupon code BESTDAYEVER for $10 off your first order from Salad Club!
Dr. Alex Orton & Dr. Kolby Ourada of Haven Holistic Health on Personal Healing Through Self-Reflection and Being in Alignment With Your Body
0s · PublishedLive from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Dr. Alex Orton & Dr. Kolby Ourada, Naturopathic doctors. After graduating valedictorian and salutatorian from the National University of Health Sciences, Alex and Kolby started Haven: a holistic Health Center in Chicago. Haven creates individualized health programs for people to be educated and empowered to know exactly how to optimize their health and heal from chronic illness.
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
- Identifying the causes of toxicity within your life and how to work towards making positive changes within your daily routine
- Innovative ways that Naturopathic medicine can heal aliments and health issues through understanding the body fully
- Creating an environment that will allow the body to function at its highest levels
Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Alex and Kolby about their mission to help others take control of their health, and create positive habits to allow the body to heal.
Connect With Haven on Online:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havenchicago/
- Website: https://www.havenholistichealth.com/
- Email: [email protected]
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Dr. Alex Orton & Dr. Kolby Ourada of Haven Holistic Health on Personal Healing Through Self-Reflection and Being in Alignment With Your Body
45m · PublishedLive from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Dr. Alex Orton & Dr. Kolby Ourada, Naturopathic doctors. After graduating valedictorian and salutatorian from the National University of Health Sciences, Alex and Kolby started Haven: a holistic Health Center in Chicago. Haven creates individualized health programs for people to be educated and empowered to know exactly how to optimize their health and heal from chronic illness.
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
- Identifying the causes of toxicity within your life and how to work towards making positive changes within your daily routine
- Innovative ways that Naturopathic medicine can heal aliments and health issues through understanding the body fully
- Creating an environment that will allow the body to function at its highest levels
Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Alex and Kolby about their mission to help others take control of their health, and create positive habits to allow the body to heal.
Connect With Haven on Online:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havenchicago/
- Website: https://www.havenholistichealth.com/
- Email: [email protected]
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Carmen DelMastro on Working Hard, Staying on Track, and Making Each Day Count
43m · PublishedLive from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Carmen DelMastro, Sports Performance Specialist and Certified Functional Strength Coach. Carmen found his dedication to fitness and health as a Division I baseball player at Temple University, leading to a short stint as a professional player. Now, Carmen dedicates his time to educating clients and athletes alike on the proper techniques and training methods. Carmen trains clients privately online and at On Your Mark studios in Chicago.
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
- Staying motivated and keeping yourself on track
- Having patience in training and learning to start with the basics
- Continuing growth and education
Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Carmen how he turned his athletic experience into a lifestyle by becoming a top trainer in Chicago.
Connect with Carmen DelMastro on Instagram and train with him today:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nooch_13/?hl=en
- Train with Carson: https://www.trainerize.me/profile/theacademy/Carmen.DelMastro
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Tyler Ray on Jumping Higher, Finding the Support to Succeed and How to Thrive as an Athlete off the Court
1h 4m · PublishedLive from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Tyler Ray, CEO and Head Coach of Project Pure Athlete. Tyler is a vertical jump expert, strength coach and former professional dunker and Team Canada track athlete with a 48” vertical jump. Tyler coaches athletes of all levels all over the globe to jump higher and be better athletes.
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
- The journey of dunking a basketball and how to jump higher
- The mental side of pushing your mind and body beyond boundaries
- Combining passion and business to living a life worth living
- Being fearless: Putting the fear of failure aside in order to succeed
Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Tyler his journey on combining his love for education and athleticism. Tyler has made it his life’s purpose to help others jump higher, be a better athlete.
Connect with Tyler and PPA on Instagram and sign up for a jump program:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectpureathlete
- Any questions for Tyler? Email [email protected]
- Check out his jump programs here: https://projectpureathlete.com/shop/
- FREE 10-page jumper guide: https://go.projectpureathlete.com/optinpath
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James Silvas on Breaking Through Goals, Taking Action, and Understanding Your Purpose
1h 8m · PublishedLive from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with James Silvas, Speaker and Performance Coach. James is a Mindset Specialist with over 13,000 hours of training experience working with high performing teams at Nike, Caesars, MGM & ADT. He is the founder of the Be That 1% movement, a movement, and brand that inspires others to be the one that lives life on their terms, overcome obstacles and do what 99% won’t.
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
- Getting to where you want to go in life, and taking those first steps towards that vision
- Understanding your purpose and aligning your values to become the best version of yourself
- Creating a growth mindset to take action in your life to pursue your goals
Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with James about his mission to help others find their passion and break through their fears, and how his upbringing got him to where he is now.
Connect With James Silvas on Online:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_silvas/
- Website: https://www.jamessilvas.com/homepage#home
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethatonepercentshop
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Emily Hutchins on The Positive Hustle, Continual Learning and Instilling a Team Effort Culture in Business
0s · PublishedLive from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Emily Hutchins, Owner, On Your Mark - Performance enhancement specialist, Corrective enhancement specialist, Nike Master Trainer and Nike Run Club Coach.
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
- Getting your foot in the door in the fitness industry
- Hustling for the right reasons
- Trying new things and redefining your purpose
- Training clients based on what THEY need
- Leading a positive, team-effort culture in business
Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Emily Hutchins her journey from a three-sport athlete to becoming a performance enhancement specialist, Nike Master Trainer and Nike+ Run Coach and her philosophy on training hard, but smart.
Connect with Emily Hutchins on Instagram and take a class at On Your Mark:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/em.hutchins/
- Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/insidethehuddleoym/
- On Your Mark: http://oymtraining.com/
- Recommended Products: Hyperice ; Vertimax
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We were unable to find the audio file for this episode. You can try to visit the website of the podcast directly to see if the episode is still available. We check the availability of each episode periodically.
Emily Hutchins on The Positive Hustle, Continual Learning and Instilling a Team Effort Culture in Business
49m · PublishedLive from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week with Emily Hutchins, Owner, On Your Mark - Performance enhancement specialist, Corrective enhancement specialist, Nike Master Trainer and Nike Run Club Coach.
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
- Getting your foot in the door in the fitness industry
- Hustling for the right reasons
- Trying new things and redefining your purpose
- Training clients based on what THEY need
- Leading a positive, team-effort culture in business
Listen in as Bret and Jason discuss with Emily Hutchins her journey from a three-sport athlete to becoming a performance enhancement specialist, Nike Master Trainer and Nike+ Run Coach and her philosophy on training hard, but smart.
Connect with Emily Hutchins on Instagram and take a class at On Your Mark:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/em.hutchins/
- Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/insidethehuddleoym/
- On Your Mark: http://oymtraining.com/
- Recommended Products: Hyperice ; Vertimax
Rate our podcast: www.livebetterco/rateourpodcast
Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig on Giving Back, Promoting Optimism, and Pivoting During a Crisis
34m · PublishedLive from the Live Better recording studio! Bret and Jason are here this week speaking about the ability to adapt during unprecedented times, businesses challenges, and feelings experienced during quarantine.
In this episode we breakdown the secrets to:
- Promoting optimism and a strong mindset
- Making an impact during a crisis.
- Pivoting a business or career by adapting to current times
- Reflecting and working on your business instead of in it
If you've lost focus and want to recenter your intention, listen in. What other good can you refocus on? To help yourself? To help others? How can you actively use your current standing to help others you may be in a different situation than you are?
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- Donate: www.livebetterco.org/donate
- 5 Day Kickstart Program: www.livebetterco.org/5daykickstart
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Live Better Podcast has 100 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 83:04:18. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on March 26th, 2024 22:47.
