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This EP features Miles Krol who has been in the wellness industry for over 20 years, first starting as a personal trainer at a young age, and then going on to pursue numerous certifications & internships with many of the industry’s top professionals. Miles once weighed close to 300 pounds.  Losing over 120 pounds, his physique transformation motivated him to help other people create their metamorphosis of body, mind, and spirit.  At 23 years of age with no business background or experience, Miles opened his private fitness studio called Milesfit. Over the next 12 years, he would build the business from just himself in a basement to a team of 20+ trainers and 30 team members impacting over 3000 clients in Montreal. After successfully exiting his business in 2022, and off the back of his own business and marketing success strategies and systems, Miles has been working with gym and therapy clinic owners, and wellness business owners of any kind - helping them grow and scale their physical & digital busin

This EP is a conversation with an old friend and colleague, Chad Benson. Chad is the CEO of the Personal Trainer Academy.  He’s been a strength and conditioning coach for almost thirty years now.  His influence in the world of fitness and human performance is wide and valued.  He's been an innovator in human performance throughout his career and has always desired to share his knowledge and experiences with others.He is a published author, public speaker, and an accomplished trainer of trainers, and has an educational program he supports online and in person.He resides in Victoria, B with his wife Joanne, whom he recently married in August of 2023.In this episode, we discuss shared experiences, and he asks me a few questions too, 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

This EP features Paul Laursen, a prominent figure in endurance sports, a versatile athlete, coach, scientist, and entrepreneur, encompassing more than three decades of experience. His academic career includes over 150 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and the mentorship of more than 20 PhD/Masters students. Paul is also the co-author with this colleague Martin Buckheit, of the bestseller "The Science and Application of High-Intensity Interval Training.”, and its education provider HIITScience.com.On a personal level, Paul has completed over 100 endurance events, including 18 Ironman triathlons. Notably, he has coached accomplished athletes such as Kyle Buckingham and Andi Becherer to triumph in Ironman competitions. Driven by a passion for innovation, Paul co-founded Athletica.ai a pioneering training platform that skillfully combines scientific principles with artificial intelligence, including machine learning and numerical optimization. This dynamic platform is rapidly evolving and is set to redefi

This EP features Enda King, the Head of Elite Performance and Development in Aspetar in Doha, Qatar. Enda integrates his roles as a sports physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach, researcher, and educator in his work with individual athletes and elite teams across various sports and disciplines. He travels internationally to work with athletes and professional clubs. In his current role, Enda combines his clinical practice and research work through the use of 3D biomechanics and high-level residential rehabilitation to optimize performance and efficient recovery after injury.  He has worked with athletes and consulted for teams across a wide variety of disciplines including rugby, football, AFL, NBA, NFL, UFC, boxing, jockeys, and GAA.  His greatest areas of expertise lie within hip and groin-related injury, as well as knee / ACL rehabilitation, and he is committed to performing innovative research to develop robust methods for injury prevention and rehabilitation in elite sports.  He lives between Q

This EP features Randy Goodman a sports physiotherapist in practice for 30+ years and currently the Director of Athlete Health and Performance for Sport PEI.He built a thriving clinical physiotherapy business with multiple facilities in Kelowna, BC rehabbing and training elite athletes (NHL, NFL, NBA, NCAA, CIS, national teams, etc.).  He also ran Therapy Services in the Athlete Village for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic games.Randy sold his clinics and consulted for a while but was loured to Vancouver to help good friends Rick Cellebrini and Dr. Jack Taunton start Fortius Sport and Health.  This cutting-edge facility at its peak had 70 practitioners and 110 staff with an operating budget of $12M.  After 3.5 years of commuting from Kelowna to Vancouver, he closed his involvement there and eventually found himself in PEI for life balance and to be close to his kids and grandkids and his wife Brenda's family.  He loves developing and helping elite athletes recover from injury and achieve their goals, and

This week's EP and the first of this year 2024 is all about why we started Reconditioninghq.com.  Neuro-reconditioning is all about helping therapists and performance professionals unlock the ability to seamlessly blend rehabilitation and movement enhancement with confidence. We started it 20 years ago now, teaching our first official course in 2004, and then 10 years later we began running courses regularly.  We wanted to elevate the practice of human performance, help therapists and performance professionals gain the confidence to tackle complex issues, and help their clients move better and live better.This is the story of www.Reconditioninghq.com 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 vi

This Episode features Camille DePutter a storytelling specialist who helps leaders in the health & fitness industry communicate their big ideas so that they can grow their reputation, recognition, and impact.Acting as a trusted advisor and creative collaborator, Camille helps her clients express their knowledge, thoughts, and ideas in an effective and authentic way. Her services include strategic thought leadership campaigns, communications partnerships, and co-writing game-changing, award-winning books and certifications.Camille’s client list includes John Berardi and Precision Nutrition; Molly Galbraith and Girls Gone Strong; Jon Goodman and the Online Trainer Academy; Gold Medalist Steve Mesler; Nicole Carroll, CrossFit’s Nicole Carroll; and many more.Camille is also the host of the Storytelling with Heart podcast, and the author of two books including “Share Your Story: A Workbook”. She lives in Toronto with her husband Matt and their Bengal cat, Iggy. You can find her at camilledeputter.com. If you l

This episode is an interview with Dan Wirth and Jonathan Thompson about the use and practical application of Blood Flow Restriction technology, and specifically the value of the B-Strong system.  Dan is currently the Director of Olympic sports performance at the University of Tennessee. He has been in the world of human performance for 35+ years as both a team and organization strength and conditioning coach, and also as an entrepreneur. Dan left the University of Arizona in 2000 where he had served as Lead S+C for ten years to build his performance facility Sierra Fitness Performance Training in Tucson.  He was introduced to Blood Flow Restriction training with early technologies and experimental applications during his career. He then became a big advocate of the modality and uses it regularly in daily training. Dan further recommended we bring S+C Coach Jonathan Thompson, a former intern of Dan’s, on the show. Jonathan is using BFR regularly with his basketball players at Lipscomb University where he has b

This EP features Darren McConaghy.  Darren has an extensive interdisciplinary background in Athletic Therapy, Kinesiology, Osteopathy, and Strength & Conditioning along with a deep passion for blending the worlds of manual therapy, fitness, and performance.A graduate of York University, Darren honed his practice while working for the Montreal Canadiens AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs, as the team's first full-time Strength and Conditioning Coach and Assistant Athletic Therapist from 2006 to 2012.Darren was instrumental in building the foundation of the athletic development program for the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects while working to rehabilitate and recondition the organization’s players from injuries, many of whom have now gone on to have successful NHL careers. During Darren’s time with the Bulldogs the team advanced to the Western Conference Finals twice and won a Calder Cup in 2007.Darren later served as Director of Performance Conditioning at Fortius Sport and Health, in Burnaby, BC. In t

This is a great session adapted from our Reconditioning Mastermind program.  We interviewed Osteopath and Performance coach Pat Magee. Pat is currently serving as a manual therapist and performance coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Before that, he was serving in a similar role with the Golden State Warriors.After a master's Degree at McGill University, Pat practiced as an Osteo and Performance coach, first in a performance facility in Montreal, then for the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL, and then back into a performance facility practice in Montreal where he worked with hockey players, figure skaters, and numerous other elite athletes and regular Joe's.Along the way, he got married to his wife Caro, and they had their first little girl Jade. They are expecting number 2 in a few months.  This is a great journey of connection and relationship-building worthy of your time.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 @King

This EP features Jeremy Koenig. Jeremy is an Entrepreneur Coach @IRISOS and a Business Development Consultant @Sequencing.   He is the former founder and CEO of Athletigen, a Halifax-based company that revolutionized the way athletes train by exploring the dynamics of human potential and genetic influence.A former Dalhousie track and field team captain and Academic All-Canadian, Jeremy has a vision to unlock human potential through genomic insights. His mission is to provide DNA as a Service that empowers individuals, families, and groups to make profoundly informed decisions, thus elevating human health and performance to unprecedented levels. By integrating cutting-edge genomics into everyday decision-making, he aims to redefine the parameters of human capability. In parallel, he works 1:1 with a select number of change-maker entrepreneurs who want to leverage proven performance principles to give more. He is also a father to a newborn girl. I think you'll find this one deep and insightful.If you liked

This is the third-time return of one of the great thinkers and educators in human performance today, Nick Winkleman.  Nick currently serves as the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union.  I recently bumped into him at a Perform Better Summit in Orlando, Florida where he and I were speaking. He was presenting a topic seemingly out of context for the environment entitled "Zen and the Art of Coaching." I was intrigued and spent 75 minutes listening to a man talk about a subject I knew little about, but found myself moved to better understand.Later sitting by the pool, we further got into a deep discussion, and I invited him to come back to the LYM podcast to enlighten our listenership with his insights.  Nick has been through a great deal of change, some unexpected, and some expected in recent years.  His faith has helped him navigate this change, and he felt moved to share what he has learned through this unique presentation, and now in this wonderful conversatio

In this EP my wife and business partner Jaime Livingston and I spend time with James Gardiner and our Reconditioning Mastermind community discussing topics around Reconditioning and athlete development.  This is James' second session on LYM.  James is an Athletic Therapist, and Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Science.James has been the Lead AT with the Vancouver Whitecaps,  Head Athletic Trainer in the Blue Jays system, as well as a Rehab Coordinator at York University. He also acted as a performance consultant with the University of the Bahamas and created wellness/lifestyle programming for professionals and students during his time there.  He currently leads the performance department at Everest Academy in Toronto, Ontario.  I think you find lots of golden threads in this session. 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

This EP features Karuna Ramanathan, a Transformation Consultant and Coach with more than two decades of experience in supporting leaders and organizations through change and transformation. He was previously Deputy Head of the Singapore Armed Forces’ Centre for Leadership Development, pioneering transformative leadership, learning, and coaching practices that remain in use in Singapore’s military today. Prior to this, he captained navy ships, a Mine Hunter, and later, the new Landing Ship Tank. He earned a PhD in Leadership from the University of South Australia and is a certified Marshall Goldsmith Global Leadership Coach. I think you'll find there is a lot of gold in this podcast on leadership and change agency. 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 l

This EP features Professor Rebecca Lloyd, also the Director of Graduate Studies and researcher at the University of Ottawa. She developed the Function2Flow conceptual model and the methodology of Motion-Sensing Phenomenology, both pathways to research and teach toward the kinesthetic cultivation of flow that has been applied to a variety of contexts such as physical education, teacher education, dance, climbing, and hooping.  Her current InterActive for Life Project explores experiences of interactive flow in partnered practices—salsa dance, acroyoga, equestrian & martial arts—with the goal of mobilizing relational knowledge to physical educators.  Rebecca not only researches but also experiences the process of becoming InterActive for Life on the Latin dance floor where she is known to medal. Above all her accomplishments, she is also a single mother of two boys.  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 c

This EP is a return visit from Olympic physiologist and performance consultant Ben Sporer.  His new book Output launching on the day this podcast drops, combines his scientific expertise with decades of experience in sport and business to simplify the strategies of high-performing athletes and how they can apply to anyone, in any field. By explaining the mechanics of the Core 4 performance factors and reframing the link between preparation, action, and purpose, Sporer reveals a performance solution that empowers you to prize output over outcome. Whether you’re an executive, an entrepreneur, an artist, or an athlete—if you’re ready to see what you can achieve when working at your best, Output will help you get there. This accessible and integrated approach to high-level human performance is a must-read resource that will help you prioritize and strategize your efforts toward your highest level of productivity and success.  Find it here or at most book sales places: https://output-book.com/If you liked this EP,

EP 341 is a return engagement with author Brad Stulberg. Brad's work explores the principles of mastery and well-being that transcend all capabilities and domains. His new book, Master of Change is about navigating change and finding a language that allows one to manifest change rather than be a victim.He’s learned that whether someone is trying to qualify for the Olympics, start a company, craft a creative masterpiece, break ground in mathematical theory, or raise a family, many of the practices underlying fulfillment, sustainable success, and well-being are the same, supported by scientific evidence, and available to everyone. He is also the author of The Practice of Groundedness and coauthor of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. These books explore the art, science, and practice of motivation, values-driven excellence, and maximizing one’s potential while realizing a more fulfilling and sustainable kind of success.He has a coaching practice in which he intimately partners with his clients to ap

This EP features a former professional footballer turned performance coach, Paul Webb.  After injury caused him to retire, Paul traveled the world to qualify as one of the first Strength Coaches in the UK. He set up his own facility and spent almost twenty years coaching athletes, of all levels (weekend warriors to Olympic and world champions) from all over the world.Paul decided a few years ago that running the gym that had been successful for almost two decades no longer served his purpose.  He began coaching clients on their own path to spiritual awakening. Drawing on years of experience both in his own life and through working with thousands of clients, Paul traveled worldwide working with Hollywood actors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, Olympians, and royalty, helping all achieve success levels that far exceeded what they expected.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 c

This EP is a wonderful conversation with Molly Galbraith.  Molly is the co-founder of Girls Gone Strong, and creator of the GGS Academy, the world's first and only Academy providing evidence-based, women-specific Certifications for health and fitness professionals.  Through her industry-leading Academy, she has certified tens of thousands of professionals in over 125 countries, helping them become the go-to coach for women in their gyms and communities. You can find Girls Gone Strong here: https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/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.MatrixFitness.comwww.VALD.com https://bstrong.train

David Grey is a rehab and biomechanics specialist, who regularly rehabs some of the best athletes in the world.  He has delivered workshops and seminars internationally and regularly consults with top coaches & therapists to help them get even better results with their own clients.David traveled the world learning from different teachers and exploring other training methods, the majority of which he still incorporates into his own style of coaching and teaching. He lives in Waterford, Ireland, with his wife, business partner Ciara, and their dog, Roxy. When he's not working, you'll usually find him walking Roxy on the beach with a good coffee. 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 ti