In this episode, Tim conducts a Q&A about nutrition, weight loss, muscle mass, and bone loss. He also has a caffeine "episode."   Feel free to write in your questions and let Tim ramble on!

In this episode, Tim talks with Michael Allison about building and maintaining resiliency as we seek to navigate through all of life's adventures. This is a fantastic conversation and a great way to close out the year 2022!   To learn more about Michael and The Play Zone, click here: https://theplayzone.com/coaching  or,    Check out Michael's background:   Michael has partnered with  Polyvagal Institute and Stephen W. Porges Ph.D. in providing education and coaching of Polyvagal Theory in a variety of industries (fitness, wellness, business, etc.), and is currently leading the development of a Polyvagal-informed Certificate for Health, Wellness & Performance Coaches accredited by The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaches.    His unique application of Polyvagal Theory to performance - The Play Zone - provides a paradigm shifting methodology to optimize control of our performance through skillful and conscious control of our physiology, and is endorsed by Polyvagal Institute and Dr. Porges. He was a featured speaker at the Polyvagal Institute’s Annual Summit in October 2022 and will be presenting at the Innovative Education Summit at The Elms in Colwall, Uk on the 11th & 12th of March 2023 & The Master Series at Oxford University, UK on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd of September 2023.   Michael is currently launching the premiere on-the-ground Polyvagal Wellness & Performance Center in Santa Barbara, California to host live and live-streamed retreats, workshops and conferences integrating a variety of Polyvagal-informed industry experts to provide experiential training, lifestyle and certificate programs for coaches, therapists, leaders, educators, organizations and the general public.   Michael consults with professional, collegiate and high performing coaches, teams, organizations, athletes and performers in a variety of disciplines, as well as executive coaches, business leaders and corporate teams. He is a Health & Performance Coach, Personal Trainer, Medical Exercise Specialist, Post Rehab Specialist and Certified Oxygen Advantage Breathwork Instructor. He is the author of SMARTER Coaching, a certificated behavior change course accredited by the American Council on Exercise. In addition, Michael is a certificated ILS Safe & Sound Provider / Remote Provider and Focus System Training Provider. With more than 25 years of experience in the fitness & wellness industry, he is the founder (1999) and co-owner of Physical Focus Inc. in Santa Barbara, California  (www.physicalfocus.com) and leads a team of Polyvagal-informed personal trainers, fitness instructors, health coaches, nutritionists and bodyworkers.

In this episode, Tim tells an amazing story about the Dark Side, Sith Lords, Being Naked, and Doing Pushups. Yes, it's all in there. Merry Christmas!   Oh, and here is the link to the magical wrist-helping aid device:  https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Fitness-31120-Pushup-Stands/dp/B00MBEVV8S/ref=sr_1_8?crid=36PEJQ1O0EOUH&keywords=pushup+handles&qid=1671462655&sprefix=pushup+handles%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-8

In this episode, Tim talks with Zandi Ndhlovu, the Black Mermaid, about free diving, bull sharks, peace, and finding one's self.  This is, without a doubt, one of Tim's favorite conversations. You may listen to this one twice...!   To learn more about Zandi, or to learn from her, check her out here: https://www.blackmermaid.co.za/home-1

In this episode, Tim talks with his friend and inspiration, Kirby Sams. Kirby is a lifelong mover, "player," and strength coach. At age 74 years young, he is still going strong and gaining more wisdom with every day that passes. In this conversation, Kirby shares one of the secrets of real strength.    Grab a friend and listen.

In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Tessa West about her book, Jerks and Work: Toxic Co-Workers and What to Do About Them.    This is a fun, informative and helpful conversation about how you can navigate your workspace when dealing with complicated people and issues.    To learn more about Tessa's work or to read her book, check her out here:  https://www.tessawestauthor.com/  https://twitter.com/tessawestnyu?lang=en  https://www.instagram.com/west.tessa/

In this episode, Tim talks with himself about cracking joints, back pain, and the perfect pushup. It's not a long show, but there may just be something in it you need.   If it is useful, consider sharing it with a friend.

In this episode, Tim talks with fitness expert and author, Amanda Thebe, about her book Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too.   This is a rich conversation full of great information that you are probably going to want to know!   To read Menopocalypse and to learn more from Amanda, click here: https://amandathebe.com/

In this episode, Tim and Aleks discuss Superman, Original Strength, Training, and the super secret key to Dan John's Mass Made Simple Training Program.  This is a fun episode with lots of wisdom to be had.   To learn more from Aleks, read his book The No BS Kettlebell and Bodyweight Kickstart Program. Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/No-Kettlebell-Bodyweight-Kickstart-Program-ebook/dp/B0B8XV9MM6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GQVYS885Y2AC&keywords=aleks+salkin&qid=1666277647&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjkwIiwicXNhIjoiMC43NiIsInFzcCI6IjAuNjgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=aleks+salk%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1  Or check out his 9minutechallenge.com training.

In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Paul Zehr about the possibilities of being a real life superhero. Dr. Zehr is a sensorimotor neuroscientist and author who writes and teaches about optimizing human performance. His first book is called Becoming Batman - how can you not want to do that?!   To read Dr. Zehr's books, check him out here: https://www.amazon.com/E-Paul-Zehr/e/B001JSDQSK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1665694316&sr=8-1  To learn more from Dr. Zehr, check him out here: https://zehr.uvic.ca/