The Ready State Podcast
A podcast about health, aging, fitness, recovery, nutrition, parenting, and living well, featuring conversations with leading experts, coaches, and thought leaders. Each episode brings warmth, humor, and real-world perspective to the conversation, turning expert insight into practical tools for building a stronger, more durable life — and living in your Ready State.
Episodes
Happy Athletes Perform Better: A Coach's Guide to Beating Performance Anxiety | Marin Lazic
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushMarin Lazic believes the best athletes aren't just physically prepared – they're mentally free to perform. But that flies in the face of how many of us were taught to think about high performance. In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with the Austr
RECESS: 200 Episodes, Kelly's Sledgehammer Incident, Klamath River Reset & A Modifiable Dementia Risk
It's our 200th episode of RECESS, and Juliet and I are marking the milestone with laughs, a little blood, and a lot of gratitude. We look back at the last 50 episodes — we runs through the extraordinary lineup of women guests who've joined us, a powerhouse group that deserves more ears, and highlight one of our favorite recent episodes with John John Florence.Then yes, we have to address the incid
The Mindset Behind Longevity, Injury Recovery, & Elite Performance | John John Florence
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat does it take to stay at the top of your sport for decades – physically and mentally? In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with three-time World Surfing Champion John John Florence to explore what it really means to play the long game.From reco
RECESS: Kate Courtney's Road Cycling Takeover, Surgery Nutrition, Fueling Elite Athletes, and the Coffee Wars
In this episode of RECESS, Juliet and I open with a massive shoutout to local legend Kate Courtney — who, after winning mountain biking world championships, the Leadville 100 record, and a long course world title, has now casually taken over road cycling too.We also get into something that came up close to home: Juliet watched the Barceloneta men's water polo team — European Champions League winne
The Science of Stress, Safety, & Nervous System Regulation | Dr. David Rabin
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat if the key to better sleep, recovery, focus, and lasting behavior change isn't another productivity hack – but feeling safe in your own body?In this episode, Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and Apollo Neuroscience co-founder Dr. David Rabin to exp
RECESS: GLP-3s, College ROI for Women, Fake Fitness Influencers, and the Existential Dread of Liminal Spaces
Welcome back to RECESS — our bi-weekly look at what we’re learning, trends we’re seeing in the health and fitness space, and how we’re building more play into real life.The fitness industry is facing its biggest shake-up yet, and it's coming from a syringe. In this episode of RECESS, we cover a lot of ground: from Caroline's high school graduation and a wild weekend of sports (Knicks championship!
The Future of Youth Sports: Building Stronger, Healthier, & More Durable Athletes | Jack Brown
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The Ambush“Strength training will make swimmers slow.”“Water polo players should stop lifting before big competitions.”"Young athletes just need more time in the pool.”These ideas have shaped aquatic sports for decades… but what if they’re actually holding athletes back?In this episode of The Ready
RECESS: Cancer Shaming, Youth Sports Nutrition, and NARP Moms
Welcome back to RECESS — our break from the serious stuff to talk about what we’re learning, what’s making us laugh, and how we’re building more play into real life.In this episode, we talk about everything from terrible coffee decisions and animal attack close calls to youth sports nutrition, cancer shaming in the wellness world, and the Enhanced Games. We also discuss why parents may be unintent
How Breathing Shapes Sleep, Stress, Performance, & Longevity | Patrick McKeown
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn this episode of The Ready State Podcast, breathing expert Patrick McKeown joins Kelly and Juliet Starrett for a mind-expanding conversation about something you do 20,000 times a day but probably haven’t thought deeply about: your breath. From asthma and anxiety to sleep quality, athleti
RECESS: Juliet & Kelly Starrett on Social Connection, School Recess Guidelines, Rachel Entrekin’s Self-Talk, and Prom Maxxing
Welcome back to RECESS — our weekly break from the serious stuff to talk about what we’re learning, what’s making us laugh, and how we’re building more play into real life.In this episode, we unpack why social connection may be the single biggest predictor of healthy aging and longevity, reflect on new pediatric guidelines pushing for more school recess, and talk about how adults desperately need
Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Father of Functional Medicine, on Inflammation and Longevity
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat if the biggest thing holding your health back isn’t what you’re doing, but how you’re thinking about it? Most of us have been trained to see the body in silos: diagnose the problem, treat the symptom, move on. But what if that model is missing the bigger picture?In this episode of The
RECESS: Juliet & Kelly Starrett on NCAAs, Healthy Aging, Dean Potter, and the Meowfia
Welcome to the first episode of RECESS, a new, more personal series from us, Juliet and Kelly Starrett. In these shorter, looser conversations, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s going on in our lives, what we’re learning, what’s making us laugh, and what we’re thinking about across health, movement, longevity, performance, parenting, and everything in between.In this episode, we talk about
How Constraints Boost Creativity, Focus & Performance | David Epstein
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn this episode, David Epstein explores a powerful idea: constraints don’t limit us – they make us better.Drawing from his book Inside the Box, he explains why too much freedom often leads to overwhelm, indecision, and worse outcomes. Whether it’s creativity, productivity, or everyday deci
How to Stay Sharp, Creative, and Focused in the Age of AI with Steven Kotler
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat happens when human biology collides with exponential technology? In this wide-ranging and deeply relevant conversation, Steven Kotler – NYT best-selling author and founder of the Flow Research Collective – joins The Ready State to unpack how AI, information overload, and rapid technol
Cesalina Gracie on Self-Belief, Women’s Safety, and Staying Calm Under Pressure
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushImagine standing near the summit of Mount Everest during its deadliest season while battling the internal voice that tells you to turn back. Cesalina Gracie joins Kelly and Juliet Starrett for a powerful conversation about resilience, self-belief, and staying calm under pressure. Drawing o
Biocentric Lighting for Better Sleep, Recovery, and Performance with Kyle Harris of BrainLit
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAre you getting the right light signals to perform at your peak? Most of us spend nearly 90 percent of our time indoors, missing the critical biological triggers our bodies need for sleep, recovery, and focus. In this episode of the Ready State Podcast, we dive deep into the world of bioce
The #1 Predictor of Dementia (Not Genetics) — How to Stimulate Your Mind & Prevent Alzheimer’s with Dr. Tommy Wood
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat if the biggest predictor of dementia isn’t your genes — but your metabolic health?In this episode, neuroscientist and performance coach Dr. Tommy Wood reveals why blood sugar regulation and blood pressure are more powerful predictors of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline than a
Evidence-Based Wellness Without the “Protocol Life” — Practical Longevity & What to Track with Dr. Rachele Pojednic
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn a world obsessed with “optimal” routines, Dr. Rachel Pojednic cuts through the noise with a grounded, evidence-based approach to longevity and performance. This conversation is a reset for anyone overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, anxious about wearable scores, or stuck chasing p
Metabolism Myths and the Science That Challenges Popular Nutrition Beliefs — with Dr. Kevin Hall
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn this episode of The Ready State Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Kevin Hall—one of the world’s leading metabolism researchers and a longtime NIH scientist—for a wide-ranging conversation on what the research actually says about weight loss, energy balance, and the modern food environment.Dr
Excellence Without Burnout: Brad Stulberg on Escaping Hustle Culture
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn a world that rewards constant stimulation and surface-level productivity, it’s become easier than ever to stay busy — and harder than ever to feel fulfilled. Many people aren’t burning out from doing too much, but from spending their days disconnected from the things that actually matte
Building Resilience Outside Your Comfort Zone with Ginger Naylor of Outward Bound
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDiscover the secret to thriving outside your comfort zone with Ginger Naylor, CEO of Outward Bound USA. In this inspiring conversation, Ginger shares how wilderness adventures help kids and adults build resilience, face discomfort, and uncover their true potential. Learn why stepping into
Muscle for Longevity: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon On Why This Organ Is the Missing Link in Healthy Aging and Disease Prevention
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat if the key to longevity isn’t found in your heart, your brain, or your hormones — but in your muscle?In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon explains why skeletal muscle is the most overlooked organ in modern medicine and how its decline quietly drives aging, di
Training for Life: Ben Bergeron on Longevity, Discipline, and Mental Fitness
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDiscover how to become a humble, hungry, happy person, that kicks butt into your 90s.In this episode, world-class strength & conditioning coach Ben Bergeron shares his holistic approach to long-term fitness, strength, and mental resilience. Learn how creating supportive environments, b
Longevity Starts in Your Mouth: Dr. Kenny Brown on Oral Health & Whole-Body Wellness
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDid you know your oral health is directly tied to your longevity? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Kenny Brown, Stanford-educated oral and maxillofacial surgeon, unpacks the shocking link between dental hygiene and overall health and wellness. Discover how bacteria in your mouth can i
How Muscle Shapes Who We Are: Bonnie Tsui on Strength, Resilience, and Her Newest Book On Muscle
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat if strength isn’t just physical, but emotional and cultural too?Award-winning journalist Bonnie Tsui, author of Why We Swim and On Muscle, explores how our muscles tell the story of who we are — our adaptability, creativity, and joy in motion.On this episode of The Ready State Podcast
The Hidden System Behind Performance: Functional Vision Training with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushBehind every great movement is a trained visual system. Your eyes aren’t just for seeing — they’re tools for balance, reaction, and control. When they’re not working in sync with your brain and body, everything from focus to performance suffers.In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, D
Performance Longevity with the 'Check Engine Light' Framework
Rob Wilson is a performance educator with over twenty years of experience helping people build durable, high-functioning bodies and minds. He joins us on The Ready State Podcast to unpack the uncomfortable truth about performance: it’s not free. In this powerful conversation with Kelly and Juliet Starrett, Rob dives into the real price of pushing your limits, why sleep is non-negotiable, and how t
The Truth About Women’s Health: Hormones, Metabolism, and Strength with Dr. Stephanie Estima
In a world where “one-size-fits-all” health advice dominates, women are often left out of the conversation entirely. Enter Dr. Stephanie Estima — chiropractor, health strategist, and unapologetic myth-buster — who’s redefining how women think about hormones, metabolism, and longevity. Known for her bestselling book The Betty Body and her work on aligning health practices with the female cycle, Est
From Injury to Recovery: The Truth About ACL Rehab for Young Athletes with Coach Carmen Bott
ACL tears used to be rare in high school sports. Today, they’re an epidemic. Behind the headlines, there’s one voice cutting through the noise with hard truths, practical solutions, and decades of experience: Coach Carmen Bott. Known online as “Coach Bott,” she’s become the go-to expert on youth athletic development and late-stage ACL rehab, guiding parents, athletes, and coaches through one of th
Gut Health, Energy & Brain Fog: Dr. Amy Shah on Microbiome, Ultra-Processed Foods, and Circadian Fasting
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushFeeling tired after meals, battling brain fog, or wondering why your gut health feels off? Dr. Amy Shah — a double board-certified physician, nutrition expert, and bestselling author — reveals how your microbiome holds the key to energy, mood, and long-term wellness. In this episode of The
The Science of Good Stress: Dr. Sharon Bergquist on Hormesis, Resilience & Longevity
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDiscover why you need stress with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an award-winning physician and author of The Stress Paradox. In this episode of The Ready State podcast, we explore how stress, often misunderstood as harmful, can actually help you live longer, healthier, and happier. Dr. Bergquist b
Dr. Drew Timmermans: Revolutionary Ways to Heal Chronic Injuries with PRP & Stem Cell Therapy
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushYou’ve heard of PRP. You’ve heard of stem cells. But do you actually know what they are — or when they really work?In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Dr. Drew Timmermans breaks down the exploding field of regenerative medicine. We dive into PRP (platelet-rich plasma), autologous s
Dr. Jessica Knurick: Fighting Health Misinformation, Nutrition Myths, and Systemic Barriers to Wellness
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushConfused by conflicting nutrition advice and viral health trends? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Jessica Knurick—a nutrition scientist, dietitian, and public health expert—tackles the growing wave of health misinformation spreading across social media and mainstream wellness channe
Dr. Emily Splichal: Foot Health is the Gateway to Improved Performance and Cognitive Function
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWant to know the real deal about fixing feet and unlocking performance? Join renowned functional podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal as we dive into barefoot living, foot health myths, and how your feet can impact everything from athletic performance to daily movement. In this episode of The Rea
Dr. Sara Reardon: Fixing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Expert Advice from The Vagina Whisperer
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Dr Sara Reardon sits down with Kelly and Juliet Starrett to break the silence around leaking, pelvic pain, painful sex, and what every woman should know about their body — but probably wasn’t taught.Join Dr. Sara Reardon, aka "The Vagina Whispere
Sue Norman: Racing Rapids, Becoming an Unexpected Parent at 56, & Risking It All
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushSue Norman’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From her roots as a world-class whitewater athlete and U.S. National Champion to her time in the military and her inspiring decision to become a mom at 56, Sue’s life is packed with resilience, adventure, and heart. In this episode of
Jay Maddock: The Profound Health Benefits of Nature Exposure In As Little As 120 Minutes Per Week
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAre you spending 8 hours a day in front of screens? It’s time to give your brain a break with nature! Discover how just 120 minutes a week outdoors can transform your mood, boost executive function, and even improve your immune system. From walking in a local park to engaging in forest bat
Nathan Adrian: From Podium to Purpose: 8 Medals Across 3 Olympics, Cancer, and Rebuilding Identity After Sport
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat happens after you win five gold medals in the Olympics?In this episode, 5 time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer and entrepreneur, Nathan Adrian, opens up about the pressure of elite performance, the shock of a cancer diagnosis, and what it’s like to rebuild identity after sport.He’s an O
Katy Bowman & Dr. Diana Hill: Recognizing and Eliminating Barriers to Movement
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushMost people don’t struggle with movement — they struggle with the mindset around movement.In this episode, psychologist Diana Hill and biomechanist Katy Bowman break down the real reasons so many of us stay stuck in sedentary loops. It’s not laziness. It’s not time. It’s our mental pattern
Danny Matta: How Cash-Based Care Unlocks Better Outcomes and Why the Traditional Medical Model Fails Patients and Practitioners
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushFrom Army PT to a successful entrepreneur, Danny Matta’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. Starting as a military physical therapist stationed in Hawaii, he transformed his skills and vision into building multiple successful businesses, including PT Biz, which empowers physical th
Jeremy Frisch: Why Every Kid NEEDS Athletic Development Training Before Age 12
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhy is early sports specialization hurting kids? In this episode, we explore how early focus on a single sport can limit a child’s overall athletic growth and lead to burnout, injuries, and missed opportunities to develop essential coordination, balance, and agility. Featuring expert insig
Rett Larson: Why Gamification and Novelty in Warm-Ups is a Game-Changer
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushUnlock team success with the power of fun and movement! In this video, we explore how playful and dynamic warm-ups, creative coaching strategies, and movement-based activities can transform teams into thriving, cohesive units. From dancing and gamification to innovative warm-up ideas like
EC Synkowski: Unlock Sustainable Nutrition for Better Performance, Recovery, and Health
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn this episode, we break down EC Synkowski’s game-changing "800 Gram Challenge," a simple yet effective way to incorporate 800 grams of fruits and vegetables into your daily routine—without cutting out the foods you love. What You'll Learn In This Episode:Why most people aren’t eating eno
Alana Stott: Fighting to End Human Trafficking, and Living a Life of Resilience, Action, and Hope for Change
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushHuman trafficking is a $250 billion global crisis impacting over 50 million lives today—10 million of whom are trapped in sex slavery. This urgent and eye-opening discussion uncovers the harsh realities of modern slavery, ranging from forced labor to organ harvesting. We hear from Alana St
Wendy Troxel: Navigating Sleep Challenges as a Couple, The Impacts of Sleep Deprivation on Teens, and Actionable Advice to Improve Your Sleep
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDiscover how to optimize your sleep for health, love, and performance in this eye-opening episode of the Ready State Podcast featuring Dr. Wendy Troxel, a leading sleep scientist and author of Sharing the Covers. Learn why sleep is vital for your relationships, how to navigate sleep challe
Mark Sisson: Walking for Longevity and the Pervasive Myths Around the Benefits of Running
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIs walking the real key to a long, healthy life? In this thought-provoking episode, Kelly & Juliet Starrett dive into why walking might be the ultimate exercise for longevity and health, as shared by bestselling author and fitness expert, Mark Sisson.Drawing from his new book Born to W
Steve Magness: The Surprising Truth About Elite Performance & The Youth Sports Epidemic
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushIn this insightful episode of The Ready State Podcast, Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with Steve Magness—performance coach, author, and expert on mental and physical resilience. They explore the complexities of human performance and how embracing the basics can lead to extraordinary re
Aaron Leventhal: From Professional Soccer, Coaching, and Exercise Oncology to the Fit Standards, Helping People Take Charge of Their Own Wellness
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAaron Leventhal is the author of The New Fit, the director of AKTIV Against Cancer USA, and a coach and educator. His work on health, wellness, and exercise oncology has impacted thousands. Aaron is an ex-professional soccer player, performance coach, gym owner, and cancer survivor.Aaron’s
Dr. Darshan Shah: Bridging the Gap in Healthcare with a Parallel Model Focusing on Longevity and Vitality
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Darshan Shah earned his MD at 21 through the accelerated program at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He trained in general surgery and trauma in California, performing over 10,000 operations. His current project is Next Health, a health optimization and longevity center built o
Jason Sacks: Positive Coaching and Centering Athlete Wellbeing in Sport
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushJason has been with Positive Coaching Alliance since 2006 and currently serves as President. He oversees national partnerships, fundraising, and regional operations, working with professional sports leagues and youth organizations. Previously, he held roles such as Chief Development Office
Dr. Heather Sandison: Reversing Alzheimer's and Preventing Cognitive Decline at Any Age
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Heather Sandison is the NYT bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer’s The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health. She is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optim
150 Episodes of The Ready State Podcast: Lessons We’ve Learned, Surprises We’ve Encountered, and Lifestyle Changes We’ve Made
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushThe Starretts kicked off The Ready State Podcast back in January 2018, and today we’re celebrating a milestone: Episode 150! With a brief pandemic hiatus in between, we’re marking this special episode with a look back at some incredible conversations and powerful insights that have shaped
Meg Fisher: From Catastrophic Injury to Champion Cyclist and Gold at the Paralympics, the Healing Potential of Sport
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushMeg Fisher is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2x Paralympian and 11x World Champion Cyclist. She earned her doctorate at the University of Washington in 2014. Meg continues to race bikes professionally, predominantly endurance gravel and mountain bike events. She is pioneering para-c
Dean Stott: Resilience, Transitioning from Special Forces to Crisis Management Expert, and Breaking World Records
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDean Stott is a former British Special Forces soldier who served in the Special Boat Service (SBS). After a career-ending parachute accident, he transitioned into the private security sector, gaining renown for handling high-risk situations, including evacuating the Canadian Embass
Chase Jarvis: Taking Risks to Achieve a Life You Love
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushChase Jarvis is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and Emmy-nominated director, recognized as one of the most influential photographers of the past 20 years. He has shot global campaigns for Apple, Nike, and over 100 brands, and contributed to the Pulitzer Prize-winning NYT sto
Dr. Vonda Wright: Active Aging Through Lifestyle Habits to Remain Healthy, Vital, and Joyful at Any Age
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Vonda Wright is a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon, internationally recognized researcher, and elite team doctor specializing in optimizing performance at any age. Her pioneering research in mobility and musculoskeletal aging is transforming how we approach aging. Dr.
Joanne Lipman: Navigating the Reinvention that Comes with Career and Life Transitions and How Aha Moments Aren't as Random as They Seem
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushJoanne Lipman has authored a pioneering journalism career. She was the first female Deputy Managing Editor at the Wall Street Journal, where she created the Weekend Journal and Personal Journal sections and oversaw the creation of the paper’s Saturday edition. She was founding edit
Sam Walker: Exploring the Leadership of Successful Dynasties and Why Great Team Captains are Rarely the Stars
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushSam Walker is the author of The Captain Class, a critically acclaimed portrait of the men and women who led the most successful dynasties in sports history. He works as a team building consultant and leadership coach for professional, national and collegiate sports teams; elite mil
Dr. Mary Claire Haver: Demystifying Menopause after Decades of Subpar Care for Women
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, LSU Medical Center alumna, and UTMB residency graduate. She's also a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist and Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner. In 2021, she founded Mary Claire Wellness, f
Michael Easter: Recognizing Scarcity Mindset and Shedding Habits that Don't Serve You
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAs a New York Times bestselling author, Michael Easter has built a career traveling the globe to uncover practical insights that enhance people's lives. From war zones to the Arctic to the Bolivian jungle, he's interviewed thousands of experts, including Nobel laureates and world-c
David Vaux: Strength Training in Midlife for Longevity
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDavid Vaux, a former London firefighter turned osteopath and academic, draws on his extensive experience to advocate for strength training, particularly for older adults. With degrees in osteopathy and health and exercise science, he's a leading voice in promoting resilience and he
Mike Brown: Bridging the Gap Between Wealth and Financial Freedom
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushMike Brown is an entrepreneur, investor and wealth coach. Prior to founding and exiting an 8-figure oil and gas investment firm, Mike flew F/A-18 Super Hornets for the Navy and combined the tactical precision honed in the cockpit with real world experience in navigating the complex
Dr. Emily Kraus: Youth Sports, RED-S in Males and Females, and Actionable Advice for Keeping Developing Athletes Healthy
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Emily Kraus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center trained in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has research and clinical interests in endurance sports medicine, injury prevention, running biomecha
Colin O'Brady: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Access Untapped Potential
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushColin O’Brady is a 10-time world record breaking explorer and a world-renowned expert on mindset. He isn’t your typical adventurer despite his unmatched athletic accomplishments. After overcoming a devastating accident that left him nearly unable to walk, he became the first person
Nolan Kim: Limiting Beliefs, Being Present, and the Power of Magic
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushNolan Kim has a background as a transformational coach, a professional magician, and a member of the Magic Castle. He transitioned to the health and wellness space as a performance coach after a significant health event 7 years ago. He is a master breath coach, with 6 certification
Justin Roethlingshoefer: Own Your Health and Improve Your Capacity with Data Driven Consistency
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushFrom a young age Justin Roethlingshoefer has always been self-motivated to improve, developing the discipline and work ethic necessary to excel. At 13 years old his father said “son, talent will get you noticed but consistency will get you paid” and that set up his quest of foundin
Karissa Bodnar: Thriving as an Entrepreneur with Purpose
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushKarissa Bodnar launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand in 2015 with the mission of “Bigger than Beauty.” She began her career as a makeup artist and product developer/cosmetic chemist prior to starting Thrive Causemetics and now Bigger Than Beauty Sk
Kirk Parsley: Why Sleep Impacts Every Aspect of Life and How You Can Improve and Protect Yours
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushKirk "Doc" Parsley completed SEAL training as a teenager and served on SEAL Team Five for 6 years. After leaving to attend college, Kirk received his medical degree and returned to the military as the physician for the West Coast SEAL teams. It was while helping the world's most el
Caroline Paul: Outdoor Adventure for Healthy and Happy Aging
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushCaroline Paul is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure and Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology, which has been translated into fifteen languages. She is also the author of the memoir Fightin
Tia Toomey: Finding Your Why, Rejecting Complacency, and Developing a Champion's Mindset
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushTia Toomey was named one of the world’s fittest women by Sports Illustrated, and is a six-time CrossFit Games champion, Olympic weightlifter, and Commonwealth Games gold medalist. She is the only CrossFit athlete to have competed in the CrossFit Games and the Olympics in the same y
Michael Gervais: Master Your Mindset and Stop Worrying About What Other People Think
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWe are thrilled to welcome Michael Gervais to the podcast today. Dr. Gervais is one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists and leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. He has spent his career helping the best of the best across the worl
Dan Garner: Objective Measures, Patterns, and the Art in Biomarkers
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDan Garner has quickly become one of the go-to experts in the human performance industry. His detailed “inside-out” approach and science-backed programming have quickly pushed him to the forefront of his industry. With his extensive work as a world-class performance lab analyst, Da
Kristen Holmes: Improving Circadian Behaviors, Tracking, and Leveraging Wearable Data
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAs Vice President of Performance Science and Principal Scientist at Whoop, Kristen Holmes blends her academic and applied background in athletics, coaching, performance technology, psychology, and exercise physiology to drive research, education, partnership, and product developmen
Bonnie Wan: A New Take on Goal Setting and Living Life Without Regret
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushBonnie Wan is an author and speaker, as well as partner and head of brand strategy at the world-renowned advertising agency, Goodby Silverstein & Partners. As creator of The Life Brief, Bonnie helps people live with greater clarity, creativity, and courage by teaching them how
Eric Freitag: Concussions, Recovery, and the Action Plan You Need at the Ready
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Eric Freitag is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified neuropsychologist, and certified Emergency Medical Technician. His clinical expertise includes assessing and treating dementia, traumatic brain injury, and sports concussions. He is the founder and Executive Dir
Tommy Wood: Brain Health, Novel Stimuli, and Actionable Advice to Keep You Sharp as You Age
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushTommy Wood BM BCh, PhD is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, an
Andy Galpin: Removing Performance Anchors, Strength and Cognition, and the Future of Digital Twins
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAndy Galpin is a tenured full Professor at California State University, Fullerton, where he is also Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. He is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD
Jared Hanley: The Profound Health Benefits of Spending Time Outside in Natural Environments
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushJared Hanley is a co-founder and CEO of NatureQuant, a research and technology firm building tools to assess and promote nature exposure. Prior to founding NatureQuant, Jared used data science and statistical modeling techniques and provided advisory services in finance, energy, a
Adam Bornstein: Ditching Diet Culture, Mindset Changes, and Expanding Your Comfort Zone
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAdam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author who is rewriting the rules of nutrition and fitness. He is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Born Fitness. The former Men's Health fitness and nutrition editor and editorial director of Livestrong.com has seen a lo
Tom Walters: Empowering People with Simple Exercises to Alleviate Pain and Recover from Injury
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Tom Walters is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist that specializes in the treatment of pain and movement disorders. He is the founder of Rehab Science and dedicates his time to teaching people about human movement, pain, and how to most effectively recover from in
