Today’s episode is with Jess Lacoursiere (@jlacfitness). We dove into her origin story basically taking it back to when she was 16 all the way to now - the Coles notes of course.  Jess is a strength coach, pre/postnatal fitness specialist, Moderation 365 Nutrition Consultant, pelvic health advocate, athlete, wife, dog mom and soon-to-be people-mom. She loves coffee, bikes, deadlifts and gummy candies.  She co-hosts the Lattes and Lifting Podcast which is a collaboration with Jill Sanford (@jill_aprilfitness) We talk about collaboration, community, military, client connection, cycling, self employment, taking leaps and pelvic floors.  To learn more about Jess, you can follow her on IG @jlacfitness.  To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow @christianliddle and follow the show @thelifestylechase.  You can also go to www.invigoratetraining.com for more information.  Help this show grow and reach new people by sharing on social media, subscribing on your favourite platform, and leaving a rating and review.  The Lifestyle Chase is available in video on YouTube and in audio on your favourite podcast platform. Thanks for checking it out! We’ll catch you for the next one.   Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode with @coachpow_, a man of many titles and names including EJ Parris, and Othieno Chi Bey-El, we went down a few rabbit holes.  We talked about his ability to build himself back up after setbacks or injuries and the things that helped him. We talked about his inspiration to run, and the people who held him accountable.  In addition we talked about the value of Run Fast, Visualizing, Watering the Plants and Looking Good. The episode was very conversational and will be an easy listen for anyone. Here’s a little more to help you get to know Coach Pow.  Since 2010 Coach Pow has been a Performance Coach and consultant to many athletes within the professional and collegiate world. He has guest lectured various events, advocating his love for movement through storytelling and workshops. You will often hear him say, “Movement is not an exclusive club, and everybody has a place. I am here to help you find it.” His passion for movement led him into coaching himself during parts of his athletic career; Later, he went on to medal at the Commonwealth Games, Pan-Am Games and made the 2008 Canadian Olympic team. His worldly travels allowed him to meet and train with some of the top coaches and gather a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Though he has retired from competitive track and field, he remains active in the field of play - still training and testing theories on himself. Don’t let his physique intimidate you. With those big muscles comes an even bigger smile and a genuine desire to connect with people on their journey to realizing their mind-body's beauty and strength. You can follow Coach Pow @coachpow_ on Instagram.  You can follow your host, Chris Liddle @christianliddle on Instagram and follow the show @thelifestylechase.  You can learn more about Chris at www.invigoratetraining.com To support the show, please share it on social media, subscribe on all platforms and leave a rating and review.  The Lifestyle Chase is available in video on YouTube and in audio on your favourite audio platform. Thanks for checking it out. See you for the next one.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Dr Rena LaFrance MD FRCPC is a Medical director at the pediatric centre for weight and health, consulting physician for the Stollery Children’s hospital, and has a private therapeutic practice for women’s relationships with love and sexuality. We talked about the her undergrad and beyond, discussed some of the challenges leading up to her medical practice and dove into her fitness journey paying tribute to the one and only Dean Somerset.  She spoke about the challenges of residency in which you end up not taking as good of care of yourself as you might like and how that contrasted with the pandemic we’ve been experiencing in which self care has been imperative for survival and yet constantly changing - looking different for each individual.  We talked about the importance of setting boundaries both in what you are willing to put up with and in how you treat yourself.  Sometimes we have to be okay with being honestly just okay - or maybe struggling and not feeling great but alive. We need to make it normal to tell people that we are struggling and feel safe in doing so. We can’t have a stigma surrounding medication for mental health or therapy or any care that our body may need to keep us alive. The amount of emotional intelligence the last year and a half has called upon those of us who were up to the task is like nothing we’ve ever experienced.  We discussed how dangerous misinformation can be and the impacts the past few years will have on people.  Every action we take in our lives builds up to something more significant than we may give credit towards. Dr. Rena is on Instagram @renalafrance if you’d like to know more about her.  To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow on Instagram @christianliddle. You can follow the show @thelifestylechase and you can go to www.invigoratetraining.com for everything else.  Please support the show by sharing on social media, subscribing on your favourite platform, and leaving a rating and review.  The Lifestyle Chase is published in Audio and Video on all audio platforms and in video on YouTube.   Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This is Andrew’s (@andrewcoatesfitness) first return visit to The Lifestyle Chase. He was first on the show July 12, 2019 for Episode 58. To get more of his origin story, head over to that episode. Andrew and I have known each other over the past 4-5 years and he’s played a big role in many big moments in my career.  In this episode we brushed on the events of the last year and a half but put a big focus on referencing the book, The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday and how it can reframe situations. We spoke about career capital including writing and podcasts, as well as the value of conferences and the pros and cons of social media. Andrew and I both contract out of Evolve Strength South in Edmonton, AB. He is a fitness writer, host of The Lift Free and Diet Hard podcast, and the MC and co-organizer of The Evolve Canadian Strength Symposium. You can connect with him at his website or on Instagram. To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, follow along at @christianliddle and @thelifestylechase on Instagram or go to www.invigoratetraining.com All episodes are published in video on YouTube and audio and all podcast platforms. Support the show by leaving a rating and review, sharing on social media, and subscribing.  Thanks for your support! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 179 - Lorelei Rammel: The Episode for New Moms, New Trainers and Anyone Who Feels Alone Sometimes Today’s Episode is with Lorelei Rammel (@fithack). Lorelei and I both contract out of Evolve Strength South in Edmonton, Alberta and over the pandemic we’ve gotten to know each other and have found ways to elevate one another in the industry.  If you’re looking around the room and seeing only competition, you’re looking at it through the wrong lens. Here’s a bio about Lorelei to help you get to know her better: “Fitness for me has always been about finding a way to make it feel enjoyable and maintainable.  I graduated from college as a Personal Trainer in 2012 on a mission to make fitness fulfilling for everybody. I recognize that individuals are uniquely capable and my goal is that my clients can find empowerment by connecting with their strengths in a style that fits them best.  I want to shift the focus of fitness in a direction that combats barriers to access and benefits overall quality of life.” To learn more about Lorelei, you can follow her on Instagram @fithack To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow him @christianliddle, follow the show @thelifestylechase or head to www.invigoratetraining.com To help the show grow, please subscribe on your platform of choice, the show is produced in video and audio. Leaving a rating and review also helps the show rise on the charts, and sharing your favourite episode with a friend will help the audience grow.  Thank you for checking it out! We’ll see you for the next one.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Here is a bit of an intro to get to know Erin Murray (@erinsuncommoneats) better.  “Knowing that food was an act of love, I always appreciated the time, sensations, and ritual of good food. But as I grew, the realization of how deeply food affects the body became clear. It was obvious that some foods made me feel better than others--more energized and more nourished. Some foods made me feel unwell--with an upset stomach or fatigue or discomfort. The topic captured my attention, and I read my first "diet book" when I was still in middle school. I had no idea what I was doing, but I was intellectually curious. And so began the spiral of learning about food, experimenting, reading about different strategies and topics, testing programs, and experiencing a lot of the diet-drama-mayhem that permeates our culture.  Over time, my knowledge blossomed. And thankfully, my love for food saved me from the pitfalls of dieting. After a lot of experimentation and learning, it became clear to me that diets don't work. And that fresh, whole, real food is deeply nourishing and equally delicious. That act of food love that I knew so well could now be magnified. How caring is it to prepare foods that are not only satisfying, but also deeply nourishing? It's an act of love for those we are feeding, and it's an act of love for ourselves.” Today’s conversation covered everything from the importance of having worked in many different jobs and environments, to the value of working for yourself. We talked about Erin’s career so far, what she offers to the industry and to anyone she works with, and we defined what it meant to be uncommon.  To learn more about Erin, you can follow her on Instagram @erinsuncommoneats , or you can head to her website https://www.erinmurraywellness.com/ To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow along on Instagram @christianliddle , @thelifestylechase or you can go to www.invigoratetraining.com This podcast is produced in both audio and video and by supporting the show by subscribing on your favourite platforms and sharing the episode, you support the guest AND the host.  Thank you so much for listening or watching, be sure to check out past episodes, as there is likely to be some familiar faces no matter where you are from.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we covered a range of topics, went back in the time machine 15 years, and we talked about the mentorship program Jason @drstclairdpt offers.Dr. Jason St. Clair is the owner of Rise Physical Therapy in Charleston SC. He a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. In addition to practicing as a full time clinician he also serves as an Adjunct Instructor for the MUSC DPT program. Jason’s mission is to bridge the gap between rehab and performance. He believes our job as rehab professionals should be to get patients out of the medical system as quickly and safely as possible.Special acknowledgement! Jason is actually the proud husband of past guest, and friend of the show, Katie St. Clair. You can learn more about her on Episode 124. To learn more about Jason you can go to https://riserehabsc.com/ or follow him on IG.To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow him at @christianliddle, @thelifestylechase, or head to www.invigoratetraining.com Please support the show by sharing on social media, leaving a rating and review and subscribing on YouTube as well as your favourite audio platform. Thanks for helping the show grow. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Dan Feldman (@powerlifterdietitian) is a registered dietitian and personal trainer with a passion for nutrition, lifting weights, and helping people. Dan is a nutrition coach for Macros Inc and has a strong interest in analyzing and interpreting nutrition research for the general public. You can find more about Dan at his IG or by going to www.danfeldmanrd.com To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow along on IG @christianliddle, or follow the podcast @thelifestylechase. You can also head to www.invigoratetraining.com All episodes are published on audio and video for your convenience. Video episodes are hosted on YouTube and audio is wherever you listen to podcasts.  To help the show grow, please share on social media and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Claudine Cooper (@fitwit3) is a nationally recognized fitness trainer. Her high intensity classes are known for being one part exercise & one part sermon. With over 20 years of GYM experience, Claudine used the year 2020 to pivot.  Claudine and I talked about her seasons of change in her life. She shared a story she’s told many times before - her entry into the industry and how it’s shaped her into who she is. By growing through what she’s gone through, she’s formed very meaningful connections with people in her community.  We talked about how helpful it is to move and the holistic benefits of fitness.  She’s a mom, a wife, and a published author. To learn more about Claudine, you can head to www.claudinecooper.com or follower her @fitwit3 on Instagram.  The Lifestyle Chase is available in audio and video. To support the show, subscribe on all platforms, share on social media and leave a review and a rating on Apple Podcasts.  To learn more about your host you can follow me, (Chris) @christianliddle, follow the show @thelifestylechase and head to my website www.invigoratetraining.com Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Tim Adams is the founder of Free Play for Kids which started out as Free Footie in 2007, when he met a group of kids that broke his heart into a million pieces.  Tim Adams was at an inner-city school filled with struggling kids, doing a story for his former job as a reporter with CBC Edmonton. After turning the mic off, he asked about volunteering. He had played a lot of soccer and thought he could give the sport back to some of the kids who wouldn’t otherwise have the chance to play.  That instance grew into what we know today as www.freeplayforkids.com The lives that kids lead in our diverse community can get dark. Not everyone has the coach that has changed their life or the mentor that leads by example or the opportunities that make things work out. Not everyone has a safe space at home or their basic needs covered or the skills that some of us take for granted like making breakfast or even being able to afford breakfast. Tim works very hard putting in the reps, to make amazing things happen for kids and young leaders. He recognizes the privilege he has and the experiences he’s had that other kids haven’t even been able to imagine before Free Play For Kids.  He also knows first hand just how life changing having access to sport and coaches who make you feel seen can be on someone’s life.  Not only has Tim provided an opportunity to play, he’s grown the program to provide opportunities for leadership, and created a safe space for kids to be their authentic selves.  His team of coaches comes from diverse backgrounds and skills and identities. You can see it in how they lead, and how happy the kids are to be around them.  They’ve found ways to transport the kids so that it’s no longer a barrier. They’ve formed partnerships with businesses to bring food to kids when gathering wasn’t an option. They’ve worked hard to be there for kids when kids need them most in these unprecedented times.  There is no perfect journey to an undertaking as massive as Free Play, but Tim shares a piece of it all on this episode and how sometimes we have to leave a financially secure space where we don’t feel supported and take a risk on ourselves.  Sometimes you have to simply bet on yourself. Just do it.  Over the years, Tim has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 (2011) by Edify magazine, he was on of two civilians to receive the 2013 Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Crime Prevention Award, and he was most recently a Northern Lights recipient in 2020.  That’s just the tip of the iceberg. To get to know more about him, he’s most active on Twitter. To get to know your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow him @christianliddle, or follow the show @thelifestylechase or head to www.invigoratetraining.com The Lifestyle Chase is available in both audio and video. To help the show succeed, please share it on social media, and rate it on your favourite podcast platform.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe