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This EP features Jennifer Gibson an internationally recognized sports dietitian and applied physiologist with 18 years of experience in elite sport.  She is the founder and CEO of Elite Eats Inc which offers high-performance nutrition consulting to athletes around the world. She is also the co-founder of Performance Nutrition Professionals, which provides mentorship & training in performance nutrition to practitioners. Jennifer spent 7 seasons as the lead sports dietitian and sport science coordinator for the Chicago Bears Football Club. Between 2006-2015 she was a senior sport dietitian and applied physiologist with the United States Olympic Committee and within the Canadian Olympic sport system.  Her consulting work has included numerous professional and Olympic NSOs. She has traveled to over 20 countries to service her athletes and has been a part of 2 Olympic Games, 2 Pan American Games, the Canada Winter Games, the World Championships, and many other professional events.  Jen served as an adjunct spo

This EP features a living legend of human performance, Vern Gambetta. Vern is currently the founder of the GAIN Network. He is a pioneer in the field of human performance and is considered one of the fathers of “Functional Sports Training.” Vern is recognized internationally as an expert in training and conditioning for sport having worked with world-class athletes and teams in a wide variety of sports throughout his career. He is a popular speaker and writer on conditioning topics having lectured and conducted clinics all over the world. He has been a conditioning coach in Major League Soccer as well as the conditioning consultant to the US Men’s World Cup Soccer program, and he is the former Director of Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox and Director of Athletic Development for the New York Mets.Vern's coaching experience spans 50+ years at all levels of competition. His background is in track & field, having coached at all levels of the sport. He has authored over 100 articles and seven books

In this EP I have the pleasure of chatting with my amazing wife, Jaime Livingston.  Jaime has been working in the field of human performance for twenty-five years.  She is an Athletic Therapist and S+C Coach professionally and is a Master in the practice of Neuro-Reconditioning.  She's a highly qualified and experienced practitioner who merges her unique abilities in manual therapy and a myriad of effective exercise prescription strategies to eliminate injury issues and improve the overall robustness of her clients.  Jaime has trained and rebuilt athletes at every level including professional athletes, Olympic athletes, and college athletes, as well as highly motivated recreational athletes.  She co-owns ReconditioningHQ.com an educational business we own together that is dedicated to teaching leading-edge practices in performance and reconditioning.   She served for many years on the board of directors of the Quebec Corporation of Athletic Therapists and served as the President until the spring of 2014.

This EP 329 features Sten Stray-Gundersen. Sten is a leading Blood Flow Restriction expert. Having recently acquired his Ph.D., Sten is now on his way to The Sports Science Lab at The University of South Carolina for a post-doc, where he intends to further his research and teaching skills and investigate a wide range of sports-related topics including BFR, human cognition, ergogenic aids, and more.Sten has been an athlete his whole life culminating in a strong D1 college soccer career at Dartmouth. Before that, he was a nationally competitive youth cross-country skier, speedskater, and track athlete. During rehabilitation from a knee injury, he was exposed to the potential of BFR for healing and fitness. This ignited an already growing interest in the underlying physiology of exercise and sports performance. This love of sports and physiology brought him to the University of Texas at Austin, where he expanded his knowledge and understanding of performance.Sten is a BFR Master Trainer who works at ROI Performa

In this EP I have the opportunity to chat with Kevin Carr. Kevin is a Co-Founder of the Certified Functional Strength Coach certification and Movement as Medicine Massage and Movement Therapy Clinic. He has traveled worldwide, educating thousands of coaches and therapists about the MBSC coaching system. Kevin has amassed a wealth of experience in sports performance and personal training while working at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning. Working with everyone from US Olympians looking for a competitive edge to the Average Joe or looking to shed some pounds and get healthier, he has helped countless clients move better and live healthier lives. In 2021, Kevin released “Functional Training Anatomy” with Human Kinetics Publishing.Above all his accomplishments, he is a proud father and husband. We had a great chat, I know you'll enjoy it!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 L

This EP is a conversation with Dan Noble.  Dan is the Owner of Noble Sport and Performance, the Director of Performance for the Oshawa Generals, the Director of Performance for the Halifax Thunderbirds, and the Director of Hockey for Upper Canada College.  Dan played Football at the University of Guelph and then played 2 seasons in Italy post-University.  He started his career as a Phys Ed teacher at the Sports school "The Hill Academy" and helped start the school.  He is a performance coordinator, athletic development coach, speaker & author; contributing to best-selling books – “Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In” and “Weight Room Wisdom”. He has been featured as an S&C Hockey expert in Sports Illustrated, The Hockey News, Hockey Night in Canada, Sportsnet, and other top media outlets. His passion is working consistently with grassroots, high school, college, CHL, and Professional sports athletes. Above all his accomplishments he is married and the proud father of t

This EP is near to my heart.  My guest Jodi van Rees is the real definition of a pioneer.  This is a story of overcoming hardship, challenging hurdles, and impossible barriers to become one of the first women on the bench or on the sidelines of men's professional sport. It's worth your time.Prior to her work in the corporate world, Jodi was a Certified Athletic Therapist and a Massage Therapist, and a pioneer in the field.  She worked her way up from university hockey to pro roller hockey, to Major Junior Hockey, and finally to the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens.   She was a pioneer for women in the field becoming the first woman to work as an Athletic Therapist in the Quebec Major Junior hockey league, and the first woman to be an Athletic Therapist behind the bench in the NHL. Since leaving the NHL, Jodi has served as a Disability Management specialist in the insurance industry for the last 20 years and she is currently working as a Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Advisor with Telus

In this episode, I meet up with fitness pioneer, Marc Lebert. Marc is the Chief Fitness Officer of Lebert Fitness a global leader in developing innovative fitness tools and inventor of the Equalizers.  He is also a fitness club owner in Mississauga, Ontario, has a Black Belt Tai Kwon Do, and is a Certified NLP Practitioner.  Marc is an International Presenter and has been voted Silver Lining Entrepreneur of the Year, NEOS International Personal Trainer of the Year, and named one of Canada's #Top 100 Health Influencers by Optimyz Magazine. We had a great conversation about his journey in the world of health and fitness and how it led to the expression of his creative self.  I hope you enjoy the show.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.co

In EP 324 I bring Coach Mike Boyle back for a return engagement.  Mike is one of the foremost experts in the field of Performance training and the co-founder of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning.  Mike has been in every conceivable performance environment, he's built significant businesses in human performance, and a legacy program in private education and internship.  He's been a part of several championship programs in different sports worlds.  He has mentored countless professionals throughout his career, and he's done all this while being a father and husband.  I wanted to talk with Mike about his process and growth through all of these exposures and to seek to understand the golden threads that link them all together.  I think you'll enjoy this conversation. 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,

EP 323 takes you through a process of mapping out your life. Defining where you want to go, but more importantly, why you want to go there.  It's not unusual for people in human performance or beyond, who focus so much on the established script toward achievement, to find themselves disappointed, or worse, burnt out.  If you find yourself challenged, or frustrated with where you are, or you seek to create something more connected, then building a playbook for your life is a powerful process. The LYM podcast is all about helping the human performance community and beyond live accomplished and fulfilled lives, and this is a simple structure for getting there. 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 t

Life can be complicated and challenging at times. Having a powerful and connected circle of influence is key to creating a real sense of community and connection.  An empowered circle of influence will help you grow and reach for your purpose. Cultivating, and nurturing great relationships in partnership, parenting, and business requires work, just like any other great pursuit, but it is indeed the pursuit of a worthy ideal.  In this solo session, I give you some of my keys to better personal and professional relationships. 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

In this EP I chat with long-time friend and colleague Dean Hollingworth. With over twenty-five years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, Dean has established himself as a highly regarded author, speaker, and fitness and performance consultant. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Master Tennis Performance Specialist by the International Tennis Performance Association. He is also active with Team PTR’s educational board developing course content for tennis certification programs and is on the advisory board of Racquet Fit. He recently published the Baseline Power video series, which addresses all aspects of fitness training for tennis players. Dean is currently the Director of fitness and sports performance at Club Sportif Cote-de-Liesse in Montréal, where he works primarily with high-performance tennis players. He has worked with all levels of tennis players in the ITF, ATP, and WTA including a Grand Slam champion, Olympic gold medalist and a 1# ranked doubles player. In

In this episode, I speak with Sol Orwell. Sol is the Co-Founder of Examine, a web engine dedicated to clearing the mud off the windows of nutrition information, delivering nutrition practices you can trust.  Sol has a different story than most. Dabbling in web development while still in high school, he found he had a knack for building useful and popular websites. He incorporated his first business while studying computer engineering at the University of Toronto.  In his mid-20s, he opted to retire, freeing up time to do what he wanted, when he wanted. Transforming from fat to fit, he began to investigate the whys and hows behind nutrition, health, and fitness. This research led to Examine.com, the culmination of thousands of hours of research into anatomy and nutrition. Ironically, in Sol's retirement, he reinvented his focus around food and used a knack for bringing people together around a cause to experiment with cookies.  He began a multi-year experiment to find the greatest cookies and merge this p

This EP features two world-leading sports nutrition practitioners, Dana Lis, and Jennifer Gibson.  Dana is a very talented high-performance sports dietitian with 15+ years in this role. She’s had the honor of working with many of Canada’s top athletes and sports scientists during her career. She has also worked nationally and internationally with many professional athletes including her current work as a consultant with the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors of the NBA.  Jennifer Gibson is an internationally recognized sports dietitian with 17 years of experience in elite sports. Most recently, Jennifer spent 7 seasons as the lead sports dietitian and sport science coordinator for the Chicago Bears Football Club. Between 2006-2015 she was a senior sport dietitian and applied physiologist with the United States Olympic Committee and within the Canadian Olympic sport system.In this EP we get into their combined belief systems and experiences and understand what they are trying to achieve through del

This EP is a deep and compelling conversation about pain and suffering in life that often fuels the fire of success and achievement.   After finishing his career as a professional athlete, Alex Natera has spent over 20 years as an international practitioner and leader in high-performance sports. He is a highly sought-after presenter and performance consultant.He has the unique experience of performing strength & conditioning and sport science leadership roles across multiple professional sports and with multiple national sporting institutes across the globe. His unique experience has seen him provide services across the whole development pathway with many years dedicated to preparing talented youth athletes, Olympic medallists, world champions, and world record holders alike.All accomplishments aside, he is also a dedicated husband and father.  But as we explore his life in this amazing conversation, we learn just what Alex has had to surmount through his life, how it has formed and served him, and how it

EP 317 is a conversation with Sam Portland.  Sam is an Athletic Performance Specialist with a bend in Speed Development and Coach Mentoring. After suffering a broken leg playing rugby in 2007 and managing his own rehab his passion for Athletic performance and strength and conditioning grew.  After completing an undergraduate degree at Brunel University London he was awarded an internship at Wasps Rugby. This internship eventually developed into A Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach and Injury rehabilitation position. He went on to work for the Ealing Trailfinders as a Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach, also managing Speed and Power Development, Sport Science, Rehabilitation, and Intern Development  After 2.5 years with Ealing, he went out on his own consulting full-time and since then has been on a wild ride working with athletes in the NFL, NFL combines prep, CFL, Great Britain Bobsleigh, and consulting with rugby and football athletes.  This is a podcast about reaching, growing, and becoming a bette

This EP is a return engagement with Hamza Khan. and it's a solid-state conversation about the treadmill of life and adaptability.  Hamza is a best-selling author and global keynote speaker whose TEDx talk “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed nearly two million times. He is a top-ranked university educator and respected thought leader whose insights have been featured by notable media outlets such as VICE, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail. The world’s preeminent organizations trust Hamza to enhance human potential and optimize performance. His clients include Microsoft, PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, Salesforce, TikTok, and over 100 colleges and universities. As the Co-Founder of SkillsCamp, a leading soft skills training company, Hamza is on a mission to empower organizations to thrive in the future of work. From Fortune 500 boardrooms to international conferences, Hamza regularly shares actionable insights on leadership, resilience, and productivity.  In this episode, we get deep into th

In this EP I read from an interview I did with Halldor Bjarnasion.  Halldor was born with Cerebral Palsy and despite his disability, has carved quite a career and life for himself. I wanted to tell his story, and we both agreed that his speech would be to challenge for the listener.  So in this episode, I endeavor to represent his voice and bring you through a small part of the life of an incredible human.  After graduating from high school Halldor attended university in Winnipeg where he earned an honors degree in political science. He then attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario where he received his Bachelor of Laws degree. After graduating from Queen’s in 1989 he again faced some challenges in finding a firm that would allow him to article, but finally managed to do so with an established firm in Toronto’s Bay Street area. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1991 and then moved to Vancouver where he was called to the Bar in 1993.During all of these years, Halldor was also involved in sports. His

In this EP I speak with Ryan Donahue. Ryan is in his eighth year with the San Francisco 49ers as the team's Director of Reconditioning. An accomplished leader, physical therapist, performance coach, keynote speaker, and reconditioning specialist, Ryan utilizes his background in both medicine and strength and conditioning to lead the reconditioning process, returning players from injury to full athletic competition. Before joining the 49ers, Ryan spent the previous three years as a physical therapist at the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, FL where he provided rehabilitation for athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, Olympic Teams as well as US Special Forces and the general population. Prior to the Andrews Institute, Ryan received his doctorate in physical therapy from Northeastern University in 2012, while also serving as assistant director of strength & conditioning for the university's Sports Performance department. He’s held previous affiliations with EXOS in a p

In this EP I speak with legendary Athletic Therapist Joe Kenny. Joe was for close to 40 years, the Lead Athletic Therapist at Brock University in Niagara, Ontario.  Joe retired recently, and his legacy at the university is formidable.  He is perhaps one of, if not the longest-serving Head AT at a major University in Canada and he has mentored and served countless students and student-athletes throughout his career. Joe and I go way, back, we met many years ago while serving on committees for the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. We always enjoyed connecting at meetings and conferences.  I always admired Joe’s ability to be serious, focused, and on point in his work, but also able to enjoy life and have fun. We had a lot of fun together over the years, that is until he accidentally punched me in the nose on the dance floor! Joe has been married to his wife Karen for 30 years, and they have two grown children who remain the light of his life.  I think you'll enjoy this episode and the richness of h