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Send us a textThis week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Mike Muir — Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Vegas Golden Knights.Mike has been in the game for over 35 years. His journey began with Canada’s National Basketball Team, carried through university sport at Mount Allison, and launched his hockey career in Billings, Montana. From there, he climbed through the ranks: from the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL (winning the Calder Cup in 2015) to witnessing the LA Kings lift two Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014.Since 2017, Mike has been with the Golden Knights, playing his part in their historic 2023 Stanley Cup victory. Beyond the rink, he’s a husband, father of two, and—like me—born in the same year.Mike’s story is one of consistency, resilience, and decades of dedication to human performance. Please 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 Living

Send us a textThis week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Keenan — CEO, entrepreneur, father, and the author of Gap Selling. But this conversation isn’t about sales tactics. Instead, we dive into his remarkable life story: growing up adopted in a mixed-race family in Boston, chasing dreams of football and modeling, finding his way into sales, and becoming a father of three daughters.Keenan shares what selling really means (hint: it’s about helping, not convincing), how curiosity shapes his life, and why teaching — not protecting — has been his guiding philosophy as a parent. We also unpack how sales thinking translates into human performance, coaching, and leadership.This episode is full of lessons about resilience, curiosity, and creating your own path.Keenan is the CEO of a sales training and consulting company, widely known for his best-selling book Gap Selling. Beyond business, he’s an entrepreneur, speaker, and father of three daughters. Adopted into a mixed-race family in Boston in the late 1960s, Kee

Send us a textThis week's guest is Cory Kennedy. Cory is a leader in high-performance sport, most recently the Director of Performance with the Sacramento Kings. He formerly served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Chicago Cubs organization, and before that, he was the lead of performance for the Institut National de Sport in Montreal.Cory is a proud Canadian and loves to spend vacation time at his cottage in Prince Edward County with his wife and French bulldog. He loves reading, drinking coffee, and enjoys weekend camping trips, most recently in Monterey, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite. 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

Send us a textThis week’s episode features Danielle (Dani) Langford, a lifelong athlete whose journey in sport began on the basketball court. With a coach for a father, Dani grew up immersed in team environments and quickly found her passion for basketball. That passion carried her to represent Canada internationally and compete at the collegiate level, experiences that gave her lifelong skills, memories, and connections.Today, Dani brings that same love of sport to her role as Manager of Player Rehabilitation with the Golden State Warriors, where she has worked for the past four years. She thrives on helping athletes return to what they love, viewing each case as a unique puzzle to solve. For Dani, the greatest reward lies in the people—learning from colleagues, supporting players, and being part of a team built to set athletes up for success.Beyond the court, Dani is also a proud mother of two, balancing the challenges of family life with the demands of elite sport. I was thrilled to have her on the show to

Send us a textThis episode features Gavin Pratt, Senior Director of Strength & Conditioning at the UFC Performance Institute. Gavin leads the global physical development of elite MMA athletes across the UFC PI’s programs in Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Mexico City.With a Master’s in Exercise Science (MExSc) in Strength & Conditioning, Level 3 ASCA Elite Coach status, and over 25 years of experience, Gavin has forged an unconventional path to the top of his profession—and his journey is as inspiring as it is unique. Please enjoy this episode.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.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePain

Send us a textEP 435 – Lisa Vonnegut Lisa Vonnegut’s career began as a Recreation Therapist in acute psychiatric and rehab units, where she developed a deep understanding of how mental health and movement intersect. In 2000, she transitioned into coaching and personal training, bringing that same supportive, motivating approach to help clients push their limits in safe, empowering ways.A student and instructor of applied neurology, Lisa runs Body Synergy, blending brain-based strategies with strength and conditioning to help people move, perform, and feel their best.In 2007, a solo trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast sparked a new passion. What started as personal exploration evolved into Body Synergy FitCation—active escapes that merge her love of travel, health, and fitness. Today, she splits her time between the San Francisco Bay Area and Germany, guiding groups through stunning landscapes, great food, local wine, and guilt-free joy.If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a frie

Send us a textThis week's EP features Derek Hansen. Derek is an international sports performance consultant and educator. He has worked as a sprint coach for over 30 years. He has been consulting with professional teams (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, MLB, Bundesliga), national team organizations (Olympics and World Championships), and collegiate athletic programs (NCAA) for over 20 years.Derek specializes in speed development, strategic performance planning, return-to-play protocols, and electrical stimulation technologies. He offers consulting services through SprintCoach.com and educational courses via RunningMechanics.com.Since 2014, Derek has provided in-person and virtual professional development in-service sessions to performance and medical staff for over 50 professional and collegiate sport teams from all over the world, including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He is also a husband and father of two kids. Please enjoy our conversationIf you liked this EP, please take the time to

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Send us a textThis week's guest, Megan Young, is a lifelong learner of optimizing for human performance, health and welfare, strategic integration of sport science, human optimization technology, data systems, and leading cross-functional management to support winning organizations. With over 15 years of high-performance experience, she’s applied these areas of expertise in various roles, including Strength Coach and High-Performance Director spanning collegiate athletics, and women’s and men’s professional soccer. Coach Young ensures her coaching leverages data-influenced decision making, contextual compassion, and tactical empathy. She has been fortunate to train elite US and international athletes, Olympians, CONCACAF Champions, and World Cup Champions. She is often sought after as a thought leader, speaker, and expert in the evolution of the global coaching paradigm and was honored by being selected as the  2023 NSCA Pro Strength Coach of the Year. Outside of her professional commitments, she elevate

Send us a textThis week's guest, Rob Wilson, on for a second time, is a performance educator with over twenty years of experience helping people build durable, high-functioning bodies and minds. He’s worked across high-pressure domains—from professional sports and executive leadership to tactical military environments—and currently serves as a coach for the Navy SEAL Foundation’s Warrior Fitness Program, supporting active duty and veteran SEALs in achieving long-term operational readiness.With deep expertise in strength and conditioning and breathwork, Rob has consulted on best practices in recovery, resilience, and performance for organizations including the UFC Performance Institute, ALTIS, and both U.S. and Allied Special Operations units. He also applies this experience to support Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in building systems that can withstand the grind of combat sports.His new book, Check Engine Light: Tuning Body and Mind for Performance Longevity (Victory Belt Publishing), blends hard-earned f

Send us a textThis week's guest, Simone Fortier, is revolutionizing the way we heal the brain, fascia, and trauma from the inside out. Simone Fortier is a pioneer in brain-based healing and the founder of the Fascia Training Institute, where she’s been training practitioners for over 30 years.She’s worked with elite athletes from the NFL, NHL, MLB, and Olympic levels — but what makes Simone’s work so unique isn’t just the caliber of her clients, it’s the depth of her methods. Through her Dynamic Brain Healing protocols and six years of clinical trials on brain nutrition, she’s developed a system that helps resolve chronic pain, post-concussion symptoms, and the hidden trauma patterns stored deep in the fascia.Simone is also a best-selling author, speaker, and medical intuitive — a rare combination of science and soul. Her journey includes recovering from multiple head injuries herself, which inspired her to create solutions for people who’ve been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told to just 'push throug

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Send us a textThis EP features a nationally recognized fitness entrepreneur, author, and coach, Greg Justice. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Greg is the founder of AYC Health & Fitness, one of the longest-standing personal training centers in the United States. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Scriptor Publishing Group, where he helps others share their stories and amplify their voices.Greg’s approach to training goes far beyond reps and sets. His mission is about helping people become the next best version of themselves—physically, mentally, and even spiritually.And at an age when most are slowing down, Greg is just getting started. He’s known today by a new nickname—The Old Dog New Trick Ninja—because he recently took on one of the most demanding physical challenges out there… competing on Season 17 of American Ninja Warrior.Greg knows what it means to stay strong with age, why purpose is the ultimate fuel, and how legacy is built through daily action. Greg is truly leaving his ma

Send us a textOn this episode, my guest is Paul Papoutsakis. Paul is an Athletic Therapist, Acupuncturist, and Strength and Conditioning Coach working out of the Cleveland Clinic in Toronto since 1999.Since 2003, Paul has also served as the therapist with the National Ballet of Canada. He’s also been a tour therapist for Stars on Ice and the Club therapist for the Balmy Beach Rugby Club.Paul is married to his wife Evelyn, and he’s a father of two teenage girls. This is a great story of a dedicated practitioner who loves helping people and who has remained steadfast to his community and a life of service. 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

Send us a textThis week, I sit down with my friend and mental preparation expert, Vincent Malts, to explore a powerful and often misunderstood phenomenon in high-performance sport: how pressure can derail both individuals and teams.When pressure mounts, it can trigger a threat response in the brain, activating neurological and psychological patterns rooted in fear. The result? Fight, flight, or freeze. For individual athletes, it shows up as choking, the yips, or “squeezing the stick.” For teams, it’s that haunting feeling when they don’t show up.We dig into the underlying mechanisms behind these moments, and what it takes to build athletes and teams who can face fear, step into it, and perform.It’s a fascinating conversation with a brilliant mind. I enjoyed it—and I think you will too. Cheers!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.LYM

Send us a textThis EP is a return visit with Dr. Dana Lis, and the focus is on youth athlete nutrition. This is Dana's sixth visit to the podcast, and every time she brings a wealth of knowledge and insight.  She is internationally recognized for her leadership and versatile roles across the field of Performance Nutrition. Aside from being one of the few Registered Dietitians decorated with the renowned IOC Diploma in Sport Nutrition and PhD, she seamlessly aligns the three key elements shaping the field of Performance Nutrition: Practice, Research, and Industry. Her expertise in these pillars has led advancement of the field for over fifteen years. Heading into her 4th season as the Performance Nutrition Consultant for the Golden State Warriors, her leading research in department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior (University California Davis, Baar Lab) has presented ideal integration of her research-based nutrition strategies, aimed in reducing injury risk and improving return to play, to support

Send us a textThis week's guest, Tom Swales, is a highly respected physiotherapist, strength coach, and founder of the Advanced Movement Therapist Certification. Tom’s journey hasn’t just been about clinical success, it’s been about challenging traditional approaches. After facing a life-threatening health crisis that transformed his outlook, Tom developed a deep commitment to uncovering the root causes of pain and empowering both patients and clinicians to achieve meaningful breakthroughs. We had a great discussion about his career and our mutual belief systems around client care and human performance. 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 ar

Send us a textThis EP features Alex Hodgins, a mental performance coach and inspiring speaker dedicated to guiding individuals and teams to unprecedented heights.  With years of experience alongside some of the world’s elite athletes, coaches, and teams, he delivers evidence-based strategies that transform mindsets and enrich lives.For eight years, Alex was the Head of Mental Performance for the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team, where he was instrumental in their journey to Olympic success, helping them achieve bronze in Rio 2016 and gold in Tokyo 2020. Today, he brings his expertise to the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Canada’s Ski Cross Team, as well as many other world class performers in the sport and corporate world, fostering winning cultures and training people to perform with unwavering confidence, clarity, and purpose.  Above all his accomplishments, Alex is the proud father of two children. We had a great chat about a life of contribution well-lived. Enjoy If you liked this EP, pl

Send us a textThis week's guest, Ben Trunzo, became the Head Athletic Therapist at the University of Winnipeg shortly after getting certified as an AT in 1987. He worked with the Wesmen Varsity athletes for 25 years. In 1993, he expanded his role to include the Canadian National Women’s Volleyball Team, a position he held until 2012. Additionally, Ben served as the Head Athletic Therapist for the Winnipeg Thunder professional basketball team for three seasons.In 2008, Ben transitioned to a full-time teaching position at the University. Over the years, he has dedicated himself to passing on his knowledge and passion for athletic therapy to the next generation of professionals in the field. This dedication was highlighted in 2022 when Ben was the recipient of the Clifford J. Robson Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence from the University of WinnipegOver the years Ben has served with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association as Board Member, President, Ex-Officio for the Sports Medicine and Science Cou

Send us a textThis EP features Pascual Guerrero. Pascual started with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016. Guerrero began as the team's assistant athletic trainer and Physical Therapist for four seasons before being promoted to Athlete Rehabilitation Coordinator and athletic trainer. He previously served as an assistant athletic trainer/Physical Therapist with Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club (NYCFC). Guerrero began his athletic training career as a graduate student at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University, pursuing his master’s degree in athletic training and sports science. He became involved in the Athletic Training Student Club and eventually became President during his graduate year. During his tenure at LIU, he also completed a variety of internships with different professional sports organizations. This included two summer athletic training internships with the NFL’s Detroit Lions and seasonal athletic training internships with the New York Knicks from 2007-2010. He also became