Ep 67: Austyn Layne Nealer and Healthy Skepticism
Today we are going behind the podium in person at Oak Park Los Angeles, home of CrossFit LA, with Austyn Layne Nealer, who is a coach, master’s graduate of Cal State Fullerton, certified Athletic Trainer, cockroach hater, runner, yogi, CrossFitter, blueberries...
Ep 66: Elizabeth Wipff Being an Influencer vs Being a Leader
Today we are going behind the podium for a second time with Elizabeth Wipff; coach, teacher, mentor, meditator, competitive Olympic Weightlifter, Yoga Tune Up teacher/teacher-trainer, movement-mobility specialist, CrossFitter, dancer, theatre arts graduate, singer,...
Ep 65: Dr. Jason Von Stietz and the Von Stietz Bump
Today we go behind the podium with Jason Von Stietz. He is a coach, Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, Sports Psychology consultant, neurofeedback technician, sumo wrestler, an avid supporter of house Stark, weightlifter, recipient of the student-athlete of...
Ep 64: Brian Mackenzie + Rob Wilson – Methods are Many but Principles are Few
Today we have Rob Wilson. Rob, with his wife, co-owns CrossFit Virginia Beach. He has over 15 years of experience as a manual therapist both as a practitioner and a teacher, a very robust background in martial arts, and is a part of our previous guest, Dr. Kelly...
Ep 63: Jared Goes to the Art of Breath Seminar
This week, Jared and Alex chat about Jared's recent experience with The Art of Breath seminar. The Art of Breath is a program developed to give participants an experience-based understanding of how breathing can affect both short-term performance and long-term health....
Ep 62: Dr. Ryan Smith
Today we are going behind the podium with Ryan Smith, a coach, doctor of physical therapy, gym owner, soccer player, wrestler, CrossFit coach, alumnus of Ohio State University, former bartender of Figlio Wood-Fired Pizza, a self-proclaimed bookworm, craftsman,...
Ep 61: Be Who You Are
It's a solo episode this week! Jared and Alex dive into a conversation recapping what they've been studying, thinking and doing over the last few months. We cover: How realigning yourself with your intentions can resolve tension Why going back to your why is always...
Ep 60: Emily Peterson – TimBO, Yin Yoga and Being Present
To be able to connect with students and clients on a deep level, an interplay of seriousness and playfulness is required. Our guest today is a magician at both. We chat with Emily Peterson, a coach, Rock n Roll enthusiast, Yin Yoga teacher, master Reiki practitioner,...
Ep 59: Dr. Sarah Court: Strong Ideas Loosely Held
On today's show, we chat with Dr. Sarah Court, who has been both a mentor and personal friend to us both. Dr. Sarah is a coach, Yogi, Yoga teacher, Yoga Tune Up Teacher Trainer, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Princeton University Alum with degrees in Art and Archeology,...
Ep 58: Roeshan Shadravan – Body Whisperer, Organ Manipulator, and Pain Educator
Pain isn't always a bad thing - it keeps you safe, warns you of impending danger, and keeps you off areas as they heal. But pain certainly impacts performance and your ability to show up in the world. On today's episode, we are going behind the podium with Roeshan...
Ep 57: Jill Miller + Kenny Kane: Being a Parent to Different Families and Missions
This week, we had the awesome privilege to sit down with our mentors, Jill Miller and Kenny Kane. Kenny is a previous guest and owner of Oak Park (formerly CrossFit LA). He is also one of the hosts of the podcast, Body of Knowledge. Jill is the godmother of our show -...
Ep 56: Zeb Pascual – from Coach to Business Owner and Back to Coach
Cultivating relationships may be one of the hardest things about being a coach. We must constantly manage the relationship with our clients, our bosses and our loved ones, all with some finesse. Our guest today, Zeb Pascual, is a great example of someone who is an...
Ep 55: Daniel Cortez – Evolutionary Mismatch and Finding the Middle Path
Have you ever been transplanted into a new town and immediately set off on forging new relationships? Our guest today, Daniel Cortez, has not only done that but also established a strong place for himself in the movement world in a short time. Daniel is a coach, law...
Ep 54: Charlie Reid and Regulating Thought Viruses
Our guest today believes that we are blinded by what we don't know. Charlie Reid is a coach, educator, massage therapist, strength and mobility trainer, physical culturalist, alum of San Diego State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology, anti-guru, espresso purist,...
Ep 53: Ariel Kiley Cultivating Community in the Classroom
Many people come to group fitness and the gym to find a community - but how do you cultivate a positive community that will commit to coming to class on a regular basis? Ariel Kiley has the secret sauce and is sharing it with us on today's episode. Ariel is a coach,...
Ep 52: Nikki Naab-Levy and the Business Side of Coaching
Today, we go behind the podium with Nikki Naab-Levy - a coach, Pilates teacher, Massage Therapist, fitness educator, alumnus from Ohio University with a bachelors in exercise science, cheerleader, body nerd, podcaster, wife, and corgi mama. Nikki has over ten years of...
Ep 51: Trina Altman – Teaching from the Inside
No two bodies are the same - are you custom tailoring every movement for your clients? Trina Altman is a coach, Yoga teacher, Pilates teacher, Yoga Tune Up teacher, Roll Model Method teacher, certification/continuing education junkie, movement explorer, connoisseur,...
Ep 50: Mark England – Procabulary and the Power of Language
Words matter. A majority of our communication with clients and students requires the words we choose to convey the meaning. And language is a force that can constrict your life or help it to grow and expand. Today, we go behind the podium with Mark England, a coach,...