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118: Dr. Anthony Gustin — (Only) You Can Fix Yourself! Dec 02, 2017

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We've all been to the doctor before. The typical advice that follows a cursory exam is basically, "do this for the symptoms," with little in the way of addressing the underlying issue. High cholesterol, for example, is a symptom, not an underlying issue — bringing down cholesterol is not the same as treating the underlying problem, if there even is one. Among the highly-educated is a tendency to believe that the answers are known. Dr. Anthony Gustin believes that this may not be the case, and the more he studies the less sure he is of any "knowns."

As a child, Dr. Gustin thought it was normal to be sick often, overweight, ridden with acne, have constant joint pains, and be generally unhealthy. When he realized that he was in control of all that through diet and exercise, his life changed forever. Through many years of study and self-experimentation, Dr. Gustin developed a foundational support system for health and wellness. His longstanding pains went away, his mental performance skyrocketed, and his overall body composition finally improved dramatically.

Having built and sold a chain of sports medicine clinics, Dr. Gustin's time is now spent on the day-to-day operations of EquipFoods.com (formerly pureWOD), his whole-food based supplement company, Perfect Keto. (Use that affiliate link and the coupon code WHOLELIFECHALLENGE for 15% off your order.)

In the interest of raising the bar for therapeutic care, Anthony also helps other clinicians, therapists and trainers scale up and help more people through Health Fit Business and helps patients find clinicians through his platform Movement Providers.

Through all those channels, Anthony now focuses on educating as many people as possible about the four pillars of health: Nutrition, Movement, Stress/Mental Health, and Sleep/Rest. Only with all of these operating in your favor can your health and quality of life be optimal. Join us for an insightful conversation with a humble truth seeker, Dr. Anthony Gustin.

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117: Tom Butler — Adaptive Contrast Oxygen Therapy with LiveO2 Nov 18, 2017

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You know the numbers — you can go without food for three weeks, without water for three days, and without oxygen for just three minutes. With such a clear and constant need for oxygen, it is surprising that the oxygen debt many of us live with every day isn't addressed more in fitness culture.

This episode is a conversation with Tom Butler, vice president at LiveO2 Adaptive Contrast Oxygen Therapy. Tom earned his bachelor's degree in environmental science at Virginia Polytechnic and his master of science in Oriental medicine at Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado. The positive effects he experienced from his very first exercise with oxygen therapy (EWOT) session convinced him this was something he needed to tell people about.

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An incredible ability to recover from workouts, the jump in his energy level, and a 30% improvement in his VO2 max all made Tom a believer. If you are curious about the effects of chronic oxygen deprivation on your tissues, performance, energy level, and chronic inflammation and disease risk, be sure to tune in to this episode of the WLC podcast.

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116: Danny Clark — Danny Clark - On What is Natural Movement and Why You Should Care Nov 04, 2017

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Danny Clark, CSCS is a MovNat Master Instructor and the Performance Director for MovNat. Danny "sets the bar" for MovNat certification standards. He is also the owner of Rebar Fitness, a science-based strength and conditioning training center. A wrestler, a scholar, and a lifelong student of exercise science and strength and conditioning programming, Danny's skill set, experience, and expertise enable him to develop MovNat movement progressions and performance programming standards.

Danny's training in wrestling and judo helped him earn a Division 1 scholarship to the University of Virginia. Although an injury abruptly ended his wrestling career, that injury also instigated a transition into Brazilian jiu jitsu and MMA training. Danny won a bronze medal for Team USA at the UWW World Grappling Championships in 2012.

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I started the WLC Podcast because I wanted to bring out the real-life stories of health and well-being experts from around the world. Their stories, just as their advice, is compelling, inspiring, and actionable. In order to continue to do that - and to bring you the highest profile and most influential, fun guests, I could really use your help.

Well-Being Practice Mini-Episode: Connect With Someone Nov 01, 2017

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Danny Clark, is the Performance Director for MovNat, as well as a MovNat Master Instructor. At the heart of the MovNat philosophy is the idea of getting back to our natural human state. This can apply not only to movement, but also to our relationships and communication efforts.

Hit play on this special ten-minute discussion with Andy Petranek and Danny Clark for a deeper context on this week's practice of human connection.

PS: I started the WLC Podcast because I wanted to bring out the real-life stories of health and well-being experts from around the world. Their stories, just as their advice, is compelling, inspiring, and actionable. To continue doing that, and to bring you the highest profile, most influential, fun, and exciting guests from around the world, I could really use your help.

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115: Danny Dreyer — You, Too, Can Love Running Oct 28, 2017

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Danny Dreyer, our guest on this week's podcast, is the co-founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking, revolutionary forms of moving that blend the subtle inner focuses of T'ai Chi with running and walking. His study of T'ai Chi with Master Zhu Xilin and internationally renowned Master George Xu, along with his 35 years of experience running, racing ultra marathons, and coaching "intelligent movement" have all come together to make ChiRunning what it is today. Thousands of people have experienced profound results through ChiRunning and ChiWalking techniques.

Since 1999, ChiRunning techniques have been reducing, preventing, and helping people recover from running injuries. Even if you've never thought of yourself as a runner, ChiRunning (and ChiWalking) can help you improve your efficiency and performance, and make running pain-free, easier, and truly enjoyable. This episode of the WLC podcast features technical advice for efficient, pain- and injury-free running

For the full show write-up, visit The Whole Life Challenge Podcast page.

PS: I started the WLC Podcast because I wanted to bring out the real-life stories of health and well-being experts from around the world. Their stories, just as their advice, is compelling, inspiring, and actionable. In order to continue to do that - and to bring you the highest profile and most influential, fun guests, I could really use your help.

Well-Being Practice Mini-Episode: 1-2-3 To-Do Oct 26, 2017

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SUBSCRIBE to the podcast in iTunes One of the best ways to be successful is to imitate successful people. Danny Dreyer, creator of ChiRunning, knows how to get things done, whether that's a 100-mile ultramarathon or building an amazing life.

Listen to this short conversation with Danny on how to set up every day for success.

PS: I started the WLC Podcast because I wanted to bring out the real-life stories of health and well-being experts from around the world. Their stories, just as their advice, is compelling, inspiring, and actionable. In order to continue to do that - and to bring you the highest profile and most influential, fun guests, I could really use your help.

114: Dr. Andy Galpin — On a Mission to Lead, Educate, and Inspire Performance Oct 21, 2017

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It's easy to find someone willing to tell you "everything you need to know" to achieve your top athletic condition and performance these days. The internet has given anyone with an opinion a massive platform to launch their ideas from. But when one of the most learned experts in the field says that science may not even have the answers you need, where do you turn?

Andy Galpin is a self-described mediocre athlete. This, he believes, is why he felt compelled to as much as possible about training for maximum performance. If what you're gifted with physically doesn't stack up, you have to make up for it somehow to stay competitive at the college level.

The first member of his family to attend 4-year college, Andy earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science, then a master's degree in human movement sciences, and then a Ph.D. in human bioenergetics. Today, Dr. Galpin is a tenured professor and the director of the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton. He continues to research and publish and makes his lectures and information free and available to all online at AndyGalpin.com.

[Note: For the complete set of show notes, links, and contact info, head to https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/podcast]

PS: I started the WLC Podcast because I wanted to bring out the real-life stories of health and well-being experts from around the world. Their stories, just as their advice, is compelling, inspiring, and actionable. In order to continue to do that - and to bring you the highest profile and most influential, fun guests, I could really use your help.

Well Being Practice Mini-Episode: Do Nothing Oct 18, 2017

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"For the entire history of our species, there's always been down time - a lot of it...it's still critical that we take some time away [from distractions.]" - Dr. Andy Galpin

The goal of the "do nothing" lifestyle practice is to reconnect with your environment and your thoughts. You'll take the time and space to think freely and creatively about whatever comes to mind.

To hear the full-length conversation with Dr. Andy Galpin, visit the Whole Life Challenge blog.

PS: I started the WLC Podcast because I wanted to bring out the real-life stories of health and well-being experts from around the world. Their stories, just as their advice, is compelling, inspiring, and actionable. In order to continue to do that - and to bring you the highest profile and most influential, fun guests, I could really use your help.

113: Lorin Roche — You Might Already Be Meditating Oct 12, 2017

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"For people who live in the world and other people depend on, the goal of meditation is adaptation. It's so that you thrive in your daily life."

"In a sense, in meditation, you are learning to hold your own self. Like, your soul, your scared human person, your aching heart, your exhausted body, your dreams, your love of the world. You're learning to hold all that, with great tenderness, so that all the parts of you can come together and form an alliance, an internal team, because they all want to work together."

Did you realize that every time your breath cycles, you've experienced a tiny meditation? Inhaling, building tension, then exhaling and relaxing—this is the same pattern that occurs when one meditates, and meditation is as natural to the human body and mind as breathing.

[Note: For the complete set of show notes, links, and contact info, head to https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/podcast]

PS: I started the WLC Podcast because I wanted to bring out the real-life stories of health and well-being experts from around the world. Their stories, just as their advice, is compelling, inspiring, and actionable. In order to continue to do that - and to bring you the highest profile and most influential, fun guests, I could really use your help.

112: Julia Michels — Matching Music to Moods Oct 05, 2017

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"You've got to roll down the window and let the wind blow back your hair."- Bruce Springsteen, from Thunder Road

Julia Michels, a name you might not know, but a woman whose work has undoubtedly touched your life. She has spent over two decades working in the film music industry and has had great success in various roles throughout her storied career. She found her true calling working as an independent music supervisor and has proven time and again that her contributions translate to major box office success.

She was recently recognized for her work on Pitch Perfect 2, which was GRAMMY nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack as well as winning Best Soundtrack at the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.

[Note: For the complete set of show notes, links, and contact info, head to https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/podcast]

PS: I started the WLC Podcast because I wanted to bring out the real-life stories of health and well-being experts from around the world. Their stories, just as their advice, is compelling, inspiring, and actionable. In order to continue to do that - and to bring you the highest profile and most influential, fun guests, I could really use your help.

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