Leave Your Mark

This EP is a Sunday Re-Marks.  Just a few insights about the challenges of getting old.  I experienced watching my mother deteriorate these past 18 months during COVID and it made me think about my own mortality, longevity, and improving our life quality respective of the quantity we get to partake.  Enjoy!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.VALD.com www.ReconditioningHQ.com

This EP features a former Elite Alpine Skier with Canada’s Women’s National Team, Allison Forsyth.  Allison is an 8-time Canadian Champion, has 5 World Cup podiums, and earned a bronze medal at the World Championships in 2003. She also competed for Canada in two Olympic Games, 02 and 06.  After retiring due to injury in 08, she took her experience in sports marketing and high-level sport and started her career in branding and marketing. Due to her own personal experience with abuse in sport, Allison is now instrumental in seeing a change in the realm of athlete safety in sport, so all athletes have a safe, healthy sports environment in which to train and compete on the world stage. We have a great conversation, check it out this week!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and ge

This episode is a conversation with Tony Blauer, a leading authority in personal self-defense and tactical confrontation.  I interviewed Tony just before the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 and we had a great discussion about his life and the influences that have shaped him. Tony is a friend and a fellow Montrealer turned SoCal living, and I invited him back after a year, to talk about the pandemic, people's reaction to the fear of the unknown.  Whether it's the acute and immediate threat to your life or the insidious and ongoing pressures of society, fear is and will always be a part of our life, and we must learn to understand it and manage it ourselves. One of Tony's principle beliefs is that to successfully de-escalate a threatening situation, react to it, create your safe space, or defend yourself, you must overcome FEAR. His groundbreaking "Know FEAR" course is a must-have, and if you are in the world of tactical confrontation this guy is a must-know https://blauerspear.com/ C

In this episode, I speak with Todd Wright. Todd is the Vice President of Player Performance and Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. He is currently finishing his second season with the Clippers. Before his time with the Clippers, Todd spent four years with the Philadelphia 76ers as an Assistant Coach and Head of Strength and Conditioning.  Before the NBA, Todd spent 21 years in college basketball and helped his teams reach 19 out of 21 NCAA tournaments, including 17 consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament with teams at Clemson and Texas. Todd had the privilege to coach and help develop many great players in his coaching career. While at Texas he coached two National Player of the Year winners, T.J. Ford (2003) and Kevin Durant (2007). Todd Founded Train 4 The Game in 2002, a Fitness / Sports Performance, and Physical Restoration Facility in Austin Texas, and has also worked with and consulted for Nike Global Basketball, Nike SPARQ, and The Nike Performance Council. Todd has been speaking nationally

Mark is an Athletic Therapist and professor of Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal University. Mark’s passion for athletic therapy and injury rehabilitation began during his undergraduate degree in Physical Education and Master’s Degree in Science at the University of Manitoba. During this time, Mark worked primarily with varsity football and hockey. After graduation, he worked as an athletic therapist for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and in private practice at the Pan Am Sports Medicine Clinic. In 1994, Mark came to Alberta and served as the head athletic therapist for Mount Royal University helping to create Mount Royal’s Wellness Centre, and then continuing, to a faculty role and athletic therapy program coordinator in 1998.  In 1994, Mark also began working for the Canadian Professional Rodeo Sports Medicine Team and has worked for the team for over 25 years, serving as its president from 2007-2014. - Dec. Mark and his research colleagues have collaboratively presented over 100 research presentations at national

This is EP 215 of the LYM PC and I thought I would discuss this idea of self-exploration, knowing yourself better, recognizing your blind spots, and realizing that what you are meant to do on this earth could be right behind a curtain that you must simply explore.  It is not always easy, but it won't happen if you don't embrace the experience of self-exploration and self-discovery as more than some esoteric experience. Enjoy!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.VALD.com www.ReconditioningHQ.com

This week's episode features Marnie McBean who is one of Canada’s most decorated Olympians and an expert in turning potential into performance.  As one of only two Canadians ever to win three Gold medals in the Summer Olympics, she is used to performing under pressure. Her 12 World and Olympic medals bear witness to this.  Globally, McBean is one of only two women to have won a medal in all the Open Women boat classes, winning gold or silver medals in the single, double, pair, four, quad, and eight. In 2002, the international rowing federation recognized her outstanding career with their highest honor – the Thomas Keller Award. After a record-breaking rowing career, the Canadian Olympic Committee hired her as a Specialist in Olympic Athlete Preparation and Mentoring. She worked closely with 5 Canadian Olympic Teams, both summer and winter, as they prepared to compete and “own the podium”.  Regardless of their sport, she worked to prepare them emotionally and psychologically, helping to transform their po

This Sunday Re-Marks post is all about giving unconditionally. In this day and age, we are all too often attached to the outcome of our give or the return on investment.  If we start simply by exploring our own sharing, and our own gift, we grow.  Growth is our purpose on this planet, not to get.  Once we discover this, life get's a whole lot more interesting. EnjoyIf you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.VALD.com www.ReconditioningHQ.com

This episode is a conversation with the CEO of Plantiga (https://plantiga.com/), Quin Sandler. As a serial entrepreneur, Quin has founded companies in online learning, coaching, and digital branding.  Quin has spent over 12 years in the wearable technology industry and brings a wealth of experience in product design, sensors as they apply to sports science and biomechanics, product development, branding, and much more.  Quin founded the company Plantiga with his father, Norman McKay, in his parent's house. Norman was an engineer with a background in biomechanics and product design. Today the company is approaching 20 team members, headquartered in Vancouver with a distributed team in both the US and Canada. Quin is married to his beautiful wife, Kaylee, and they have one son, Atticus.  His story is an interesting tale of what author David Epstein in his groundbreaking book of the same name, calls "Range".  Quin has definitely explored his range and is doing highly innovative and creative work.

In this episode, Dom and I discuss all things Olympics as we are officially inside of two weeks from the opening ceremonies of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics originally scheduled for 2020.  Some thoughts on what it takes to get there, who's going to make a difference, and some of the challenges we've seen with the pandemic.If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.VALD.com www.ReconditioningHQ.com

This episode features Rick Schaly. Rick has spent 33 years developing and growing an integrated multi-dimensional health care company that is inclusive of Sports Medicine, Mind to Muscle, and Trainers Choice. Located in Barrie Ontario, Sports Medicine is an innovative multidisciplinary rehabilitation company, and Mind to Muscle is a strength and conditioning business that trains athletes to reach their maximum performance potential.  Trainers Choice is a manufacturer and international distributor of sports medicine and active lifestyle products primarily sold into the pharmacy mass retail market for which Rick acts as the CEO. In 2010, Rick constructed the Eagle Ridge Professional Complex, a 100,000 square foot medical development that is home to several medical and health services combining to provide a regional community health hub. This venture has promoted relationships with the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the Barrie Community Health Centre, and the Huronia Urgent Care Centre to form a dynamic

This episode features Jean Baptiste Laporte. JB is entering his ninth season with the Carolina Panthers, and his second season as the director of rehabilitation. In his current role, JB is tasked with assessing injury prevention and rehabilitation of all injured personnel. Laporte previously served as a physical therapist and assistant athletic trainer with the Panthers for seven seasons (2012-19). Prior to his start in the NFL, he spent over six years (2007-13) at Concordia University where he held various titles, including athletic therapist, physical therapist, laboratory coordinator, and instructor.  While at Concordia, he developed and instructed course material with students, supervised athletic therapy students, and specialized in the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. He also served as a head athletic therapist and physical therapist with Football Canada/Football Quebec, assisting with the injury rehabilitation of athletes. Laporte earned a Master's in Physica

This week's Sunday Re-Marks is a little ode to my old team. The 2008-2009 season was my last year in the NHL. I chose to retire at the end of that season and move on to other things I wanted to experience. I was blessed to see the dawning of a future Hall of Fame goalie.  I knew then he would be something special one day. I watched him in his first NHL All-Star game the year that began the Habs 100th anniversary celebration. To have been a part of this great organization was a blessing, to have witnessed the beginning of number 31's career was something special: World Juniors Gold, Calder Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, One goal left to accomplish. I wish Carey, the team, and my good friends, Graham, Pat, Steamer, and Gerv, the best of luck in the Stanley Cup Finals, you all deserve a special outcome. Bonne Chance Mes Ami!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Living

This is such an important episode. Every parent, every coach, every young athlete should hear this episode and understand how easily our children can fall prey to evil.  There are so many great youth coaches out there working hard to see our children find joy and growth in play, but there are also some terrible individuals we must all work to eliminate and remove from our sports system.  No child should ever live in fear, especially while playing a sport they love.  Listen to this episode and please share it with all who may listen.  Thank you, Allison!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.VALD.com www.Recondition

This episode is a return after a few weeks' absences to discuss the idea of starting from a place of kindness, consideration, and compassion when interacting with others.  Instead of standing in judgment, or reacting with anger or hate, begin by trying to understand. Being curious, asking questions, and becoming informed is the most important part of creating an opinion or a reaction. Enjoy!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.VALD.com www.ReconditioningHQ.com

This episode features Dan Coughlan. Dan is a strength and conditioning coach, physiotherapist, and applied sports scientist with an interest in golf.  He is the Head of Strength and Conditioning at the European Tour, National Lead for Sports Science and Medicine with England Golf and founder of the Golf Performance Network, a company that focuses on sports science and medicine education for all those working in (or wanting to work in) performance golf. He also supports the Ladies European Tour, consulting on sports science, sports medicine, and strength and conditioning. Dan further provides remote support to a number of professional and aspiring professional players privately on a 1-1 basis.  Dan has a Ph.D. in Sports and Exercise Medicine and is an active researcher, supervising a range of Ph.D. students. He has published across the spectrum of strength and conditioning, sports science, and sports medicine within and outside of golf. If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with

This episode features Bruce Craven.  Bruce has been at the leading edge of human performance in Canada for over thirty years.  He is both a Sports Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach and is the co-owner of Craven Sports Services in Saskatoon. During his profound career, he’s worked with athletes in a multitude of sports, competing at provincial, national, international, and Olympic/Paralympic competitions. Bruce is also an Associate clinical professor at the University of Saskatchewan School of Physical Therapy, a sessional lecturer in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan, an instructor for the National Coaches Association of Canada, and a member of the Canadian Sport Center’s National Sports Medicine and Science Committee.  Bruce is a highly sought-after presenter who couples expertise with skilled teaching abilities. Above all his accomplishments he is a father of three children who are now all grown up!  If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment,

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Maren Gube. Maren has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and currently helps organizations understand the intimate connection between innovation and contextual social emotions.   Growing up in Finland among forests and paper mills, she developed an early interest in how things are made and how they work.  Her formative career experiences included early management roles in corporate and industrial settings, and Maren was the first woman on the executive committee of a large manufacturing organization.  While raising a family, she became an “accidental homeschooler” for 6 years, which led to an abiding interest in learning in all its forms. In 2019, she completed her Ph.D. Her research focused on how context influences creative thinking, and her work on gendered attrition from the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, known as STEM has earned several awards.  She has recently earned certifications in psychological safety and in fostering healthy emotional culture

In this Episode, Dom Gauthier and I go deep on things that support an athlete's longevity in a sport. It's not always about bigger, faster, stronger, but also how long you can stay in the game.  If you're not playing, you're not contributing, and you're not creating success. You can be the fittest, fastest, or strongest in the game, but if you're in the clinic instead of on the field of play, it's all for not.  Enjoy this episode and if you do, please leave a rating and a comment!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.VALD.com www.ReconditioningHQ.com

This episode features a quiet leader in human performance, Sean Skahan.  Sean is in his fifth season as Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Minnesota Wild. He served in the same capacity for the Men's Ice Hockey and Field Hockey teams at Boston University in 2015-16. Prior to joining the Terriers in the summer of 2015, Skahan spent 13 seasons as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Anaheim Ducks. During his time with the Ducks, the team advanced to the Stanley Cup in 2003 and won the 2007 Stanley Cup.  Prior to working with the Ducks, Skahan served as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston College (2001-02) and the University of North Dakota (2000-01). Sean presents at strength and conditioning conferences worldwide when his schedule permits and is the author of Total Hockey Training. He is also the proud father of two boys, Will and Wyatt. Enjoy!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingo