Live Life Aggressively Podcast w/Mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and theco-founder/director of research for the Flow Genome Project. He is one of the world’s leading experts on ultimate human performance. His latest work, "The Rise of Superman," was one of the most talked about books in 2014 and the first book in history to chart simultaneously in four different categories on national bestseller lists (sports, science, psychology and business). In it, Steven decodes the science of flow, an optimal state of peak performance where the impossible becomes possible—with critical implications in business, education, technology, and society as a whole. Steven joins Mike & Sincere to discuss flow, dog rescue, the relationship between chocolate & marijuana, the future of laboratory produced meat, as well as the following: How did contracting lyme disease play a major role in Steven's deep research and interest in flow states What exactly is "Flow" & what role does it play in the creating happiness and success in various aspects of our lives, including our careers, relationships, finances, etc. How are "flow states" comparable to drugs & what are the negative aspects of being in a state of flow Steven shares why there are a lot of misconceptions regarding GMOs & why the production of GMOs be a good thing What's the story behind laboratory-produced meat & why this may be good for human consumption as well as a much needed alternative to help the planet How do dogs get in a state of flow with other dogs, as well as humans, and what can we learn from them How has "group flow" contributed to the success of some of the top corporations in the world, and how can you utilize these events to build your own business How do flow states play a part in Facebook addiction, and when can it be good Why virtual reality is getting better & increasing flow states, as well as shifting the trajectory of "real" life to a "Total Recall" way of life What is downloadable consciousness & what does it have to do with Tupac, Michael Jackson, and you Why we may have missed the mark regarding the theory of "Survival of The Fittest" in terms of evolution How can chocolate play an major role in contributing to a state of flow All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: http://ranchodechihuahua.org http://flowgeomeproject.co http://stevenkotler.com Steven's books: http://budurl.com/stevenkotlerbooks Subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Melya Kaplan (http://www.vftafoundation.org) founded Voice For The Animals in 1999. Melya was inspired to start Voice For The Animals after seeing many homeless cats and dogs wandering the streets of Venice when she first moved to the community. She quickly realized there was a dire need for a new type of animal protection organization. Melya returns to the LLA podcast to share the latest happenings at VFTA, why real estate and pet rescue are a match made in heaven, as well as the following: What did a guy looking to move in a new apartment do that totally pis-ed Mike off What is the biggest issue in terms of pet-friendly housing & why is it a bonus in the real estate market Why the stigma about tenants who have pets ruining rentals is a myth Why spaying and neutering pets actually extends the life of your pet How much of a role do puppy mills play into the overcrowding of shelters and increased animal population Why you may have the legal right to smash someone's car window & if so, why you should start now What studies have shown in terms of the relationship to compassion, increased I.Q.s in children, as well as the cycle of violence What you may not know about circuses, Sea World, and other animal entertainment Why does VFTA makes a point to accept underage volunteers How social media has played a huge role in animal rescue and other positive situations, in spite of the typical online flame wars and selfie fests Why should cats always remain inside All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Voice For The Animals: http://www.vftafoundation.org/animal_films Performing Animal Welfare Society: http://www.pawsweb.org/ Subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Christopher Lendrum is U.K.based professional physiotherapist whose mission is to educate those who have injuries and give them specific exercises to rehabilitate themselves post injury. Chris also aims to educate health professionals by giving them the necessary information about assessment and treatment techniques based on the best evidence-based information that is currently out there in the physiotherapy community. During this episode, Chris joins us to discuss the ever-popular topic of training with injuries, as well as how to avoid or rehab from them. We also discuss the following: What are some of the biggest issues stemming from excessive bench pressing When are pull ups not a viable pulling movement Are there any benefits from performing dumb bell or kettlebell renegade rows? Why or why not? What's Chris's take of the controversial "leaning back" technique during overhead presses What type of training is suggested while your rehabbing from an injury, especially back pain Why an 8 month old baby is probably fitter than the majority of typical trainees What are optimal warm up options for the average trainee When is static stretching a viable recovery option What is Chris's opinion of chiropractors, acupuncture, meditation, and other forms of alternative recovery Why the theory of "not letting your knees move past your toes during squats" is "not" necessarily true What does Chris think about barefoot running and what are his thoughts on the recent issue with Vibram's 5 Finger shoes All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Chris's Website: http://www.strengthphysio.com/ Subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Freddy Cricien is the lead singer of the legendary New York hardcore group, Madball. Freddy, the half-brother of legendary hardcore band. Agnostic Front's lead vocalist Roger Miret, is also 1/2 of the hip hop duo, Freddy Madball & DJ Stress. Freddy joins us to discuss fronting a hardcore band at the age of 12, dealing with the "extra-curricular" activities of the music scene at an early age, his training regimen, balancing fatherhood while successfully running his business, as well as the following: How did a 12 year old kid become a major part of the early New York hardcore music scene Freddy shares how Madball moved past the shadow of Agnostic Front and defining their own presence in hardcore music How did hip hop play a part in Madball's sound, as well as Freddy's side project & how did Madball fans receive it Freddy discusses the current state of the hardcore scene in the US vs. the rest of the world How has Freddy been able to utilize technology and the internet to help give his career longevity How does Freddy navigate life outside of performing now that he runs his own record label, manage bands, as well as make it work while living life as a family man How did Freddy get around the typical "extra-curricular" activities of the hardcore music scene at such an early age What is Freddy's current training regimen & how is his 3 year the perfect training partner Freddy shares if there are times he just seriously wants to walk away from the industry, and if so, why All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Madball on Facebook :http://facebook.com/madballnyc The BnB Label : http://bandblabel.com Subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

What's the best...scratch that...what's the "smarted" way to train, if you're 50 or older, train clients who at 50+, or train yourself and/or clients approaching 50? Top strength coach Vince McConnell returns to the LLA podcast to share how he helps his clients in this age range, as well as how he trains himself for strength and longevity, as well a the following: Why is 50 the new 30 & why does Vince hate the term "wellness" How did Vince convince his 87 year old client to actually love weight training Why should older trainees train "everyday," contrary to popular belief that older populations should train less How do you train on days that you don't feel your best Why "Great Expectations" is a better novel than a training mantra What did Vince learn from Clarence Bass in terms of "uniformed eating" What's an example of Vince's weekly training routine How do you know when it's time to change your training program What type of exercise does Vince feel is the most important for the trainee over 50 What does it mean to "load the move" vs. "move the load" "Lifting heavy things for your spouse" vs. "Saving yourself for your training..." which one wins? All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: McConnell Athletics : mcconnellathletics.com Subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Mike & Sincere celebrate a major milestone, as the Live Life Aggressively podcast reaches episode 100. During this episode, both discuss the future of the show, as well as the following: Mike & Sincere reflect on past episodes that helped them arrive to episode 100 How do you prepare for longevity in business when fueled by passion What's next for the LLA podcast, now that they've arrived to 100 episodes How your passion & consistent action creates an image of effortless ease to those on the outside looking in What ticks Sincere off the most in terms of certain podcasts Just how good are your ideas when you smoke marijuana What did Mike Catherwood of "Loveline w/ Mike & Dr. Drew" have to say about the LLA podcast Why we shouldn't care who's the first openly gay NBA or NFL athlete How much of your daily actions revolve around fear & what you can do about it What is the appeal of Google+, Twitter, Pinterest, & Instagram to Mike & Sincere & why you may want to choose them as your go-to social media platforms MMA & UFC star Anderson Siva is currently seeing a psychologist & why you may need to see one, as well All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: The Obstacle Is The Way - Ryan Holiday : http://budurl.com/ryanholidaybooks The Rise of Superman - Steven Kotler : http://budurl.com/kotlerbooks The War of Art & Do The Work - Steven Pressfield : http://budurl.com/pressfieldbooks Support the LLA podcast by purchasing our products at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. Subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Claudia Altucher is a Wall Street Journal, Amazon, & USA Today best-selling co-author of "The Power of No," which she co-wrote with her husband, James Altucher. The avid yoga lover & teacher is also a speaker and has penned her own book, "21 Things To Know Before Starting An Ashtanga Pracice." During this episode, Claudia joins us to talk about the importance & health benefits of learning how to say "No," how to avoid psycho potential boyfriends and girlfriends, the benefits of creating a Jdate.com account, even if you're not Jewish, as well as the following: What did a prescription from Ice T's psychiatrist have to do with the "Power of No?" Claudia explains why you should practice the art of saying "No" everyday Mike shares his favorite episode of "Sex & The City" How is television a breeding ground for learning how to say "No" What are the benefits of Sincere's "bathroom meditation" & why Claudia is not a fan of the word "meditation" How do you respond to someone who does not support your ideas and goals Why the idea of "going to college" is like a new form of religion What Claudia's story of kicking "Jake" to the curb can teach you about following your instincts & avoiding a lifetime of potential misery What is the real reason most women can't find a "good man" & vice versa What is Claudia's particular relationship with suicide & at what time in Claudia's life did she want to die Claudia shares the importance of going on a "complaint" fast & why you should start right now Claudia shares how to go into "A.B.C. Mode" when someone tries to manipulate you All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Claudia's website: http://claudiayoga.com "The Power of No" book : http://budurl.com/powerofnobook Yerba Mate Tea : http://budurl.com/yerbamate Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Dr. William Wong, a very popular & highly downloaded previous LLA podcast guest, returns to help clarify the health benefits of the world's most favorite drink....coffee. Dr. Wong helps us sift through all of the coffee myths, the medical industry's anti-coffee propaganda, as well answer your frequently asked questions regarding the best time of day to drink and not to drink coffee, and if coffee is bad for kids. We discuss these topics, as well as the following: What are the benefits of coffee, according to a long time research based in Hawaii What are the real effects of drinking coffee at night Why is there alcohol in some of your supplements & why mixing alcohol & supplements may be a good idea Kids, coffee, soda, caffeine, & the truth Are there really any benefits of drinking coffee for sports performance What is coffee cycling the truth about hops and estrogen: Why beer drinkers should pay attention and is wine is more estrogenic than beer Circadian rhythms and why so many self-proclaimed "bio-hackers" are simply just "hacks" What is the relationship between coffee and depression All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show: Dr. Wong's Podcast: http://drwongradio.com Dr. Wong's Natural Health Website : http://www.drwong.us Costa Rican Pour Over Coffee Maker : http://budurl.com/nwcoffeemaker Costa Rican Coffee: http://budurl.com/costaricancoffee Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Jon Lipsey & Joe Warner (http://ironlifemag.com) left a couple of cush gigs at Men's FItness Magazine UK, at the height of taking the magazine to it's best publication years in history, only to start from square one with their own "digital-only" fitness publication. What would prompt these guys to make such a ballsy move, with no guarantees in an industry over-saturated with many well-known fitness magazines in print version, in order to make a name for themselves in a still relatively new world of digital-only magazine publications? Both Jon & Joe share how they plan to give the finger to the old way of publishing successful fitness magazines, and help pioneer the movement to take the fitness publishing industry forward and make their platform more accessible to the most popular technological mediums utilized today. Be sure to download and listen in, as we discuss these topics, as well as the following: Why did Jon & Joe leave Men's Fitness UK & did it have anything to do with creating their own fitness publication What separates IronLife Magazine from most major conventional fitness magazines Where does your conventional fitness magazine fall short and why What type of trainee does IronLife target and why it may be the perfect fit for LLA podcast listeners What are the challenges of producing a digital fitness magazine based on a paid subscription model & why the guys chose to make IronLife a digital-only publication Need sex advice or shaving tips from your fitness magazine? Well.... How do the guys deal with issues of piracy or free distribution of their magazine Who are some of the high-level coaches involved in the production of IronLife magazine Why the definition of "being transparent" is taking on double meaning in today's fitness industry Why you won't find cookie-cutter meal plans or training plans in IronLife Magazine & how you can download a free issue now All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Tom Furman (http://tomfurman.com) has been involved in martial arts and conditioning since 1972. With an early background in wrestling and a student of the methods of the York Barbell Club, Tom immediately separated fact from fiction growing up outside Pittsburgh. Eleven members of his family were combat veterans, the most famous one being “Uncle Charlie” (Charles Bronson) His down to earth training methods are derived from his decades long practice of martial arts and his study of exercise science. The application of force, improvement of movement and durability rank high on his list of priorities when training. Tom is the creator of the popular DVD “Concrete Conflict & Conditioning” which integrates strength, movement, and physical combat. He also created another DVD called “Activate Your Dynamic Range of Motion” which introduces Tom’s excellent program of flexibility. Tom joins us on this episode to discuss the following: What is Tom's assessment of the need for more focus on mobility for the 40-50+ crowd What movement patterns does Tom suggest that those over 50 should practice daily What are some of the biggest mistakes fitness enthusiast make in their teens & 20s that tend to mostly show up in their latter years & how to correct them, no matter how old you are How does the decline in mobility drastically effect the quality of life, as well as life expectancy Why "retirement" can be a huge mistake What can you learn from the Dog Brothers about walking like a warrior Tom discusses what he likes about the Gymnastica Naturale training system & why Why are so many of today's fitness industry popular mobility & bodyweight "certifications" are actually nothing new & you should not waste your money on most of them Why the common reasoning for the fitness industry certification standard of charging to "renew" a certification is usually asinine Why does the desire for the taste of protein diminish with age What does your accent have to do with your intelligence What Steve Maxwell, Dan Inosanto, as well as Tom's mentors can teach you about having the curiosity of a child Tom shares the topic of his upcoming book and why you should grab a copy The importance of giving credit to where credit is due & how some fitness pros get it wrong, especially one particular well-known fitness "personality" All this and much more:Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. or subscribe, download, rate & review us at:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stprAlso, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.