Chasing Common Ground: Lifestyle Conversations with Chris Liddle

Tony Gentilcore (@tonygentilcore on IG) is widely known in the greater fitness industry and is the kind of person who if you took away his social media, he’d still have a large following.  Some of that is to do with the volume of content he has produced, some of it is to do with the amount of presentations he’s done, and I’d be willing to bet, some of it is how he treats every interaction he has.  Granted nobody is absolutely flawless - and we talked about that. We talked about the importance of being yourself, being authentic and staying in your scope of practice.  This episode was honestly packed with takeaways - many people got shout outs and there were a lot of things we talked about that might change how you see a situation.  To learn more about Tony Gentilcore, I highly recommend you check out his website www.tonygentilcore.com . He’s another person where simply googling his name will give you an abundance of information and resources.  If you want to know more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow along @christianliddle on IG, or follow the show @thelifestylechase You can also head to www.invigoratetraining.com for more information.  Thanks for checking out the show, help the show grow by sharing it with new audiences on social media and heading to your favourite podcast platform to leave a rating and review wherever possible.  The Lifestyle Chase is published in both video (on YouTube) and audio. Subscribe to get notified about new episodes and thanks for being here! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Gavin McHale can be found on social media @gavinmchale1. He’s the Founder and Head Coach of Maverick Coaching, and has been in the fitness space for a decade.  We talk about him leaning into change and following his compass to make the connections and go on the adventures necessary to grow as a trainer.  Gavin has had the unique once in a lifetime experience of being a backup emergency goalie for the NHL. He repped a Carolina Jersey and has memories that will likely last a lifetime.  We dove into how to set goals and how to know when your life really isn’t that balanced. We reflected on the value of meditation and writing out our beliefs and what we’re grateful for.  Sometimes you just can’t do everything or sometimes you can lose track of how much time goes into the things that don’t serve you.  If you want to know more about Gavin, you can find him on IG @gavinmchale1 To know more about your host, Chris Liddle, follow along on IG @christianliddle or follow the show @thelifestylechase You can also go to www.invigoratetraining.com to learn more about Chris. The Lifestyle Chase is published in video on YouTube and audio on all platforms. To stay in the loop, subscribe to the show to be notified when a new episode is released.  To support the show, share it on social media to help the audience grow. Tag us so we know you’re out there and if you have time, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to or watch podcasts.  Thanks for checking it out! Catch you on the next one.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) has been on the show once before (Episode 70) so we skipped past the origin story, skipped Gary V, and dove right in.  We talked about the importance of your environment and having tools to check on your own well being. Think blood pressure.  Jordan shared some of his experiences in learning to let go of helping everyone (even family) and focusing on the people in front of him who were ready for his help.  We discussed the importance of focussing on the clients you have, not worrying about the rest of the world or who you’ve yet to work with.  We identified how difficult it can be exist on social media when people are looking at what they see through a lens instead of looking for the context behind the person they are looking at.  Does this person have their own struggles? How long have they been doing what they do? Where do they live? What are their experiences?  Jordan is one of the most easily findable personalities in fitness but if you want to track him down, head to @syattfitness on IG as well as most other platforms, or google his name and you’ll be able to go down quite a rabbit hole.  To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, follow along on IG @christianliddle, @thelifestylechase, or head to www.invigoratetraining.com Please share and tag us as you listen or leave us a nice rating and subscribe where you listen to or watch podcasts.  The Lifestyle Chase is available both in video (YouTube) and audio on all platforms.  Thanks for checking it out. See you for the next one! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Lee Boyce (@coachleeboyce) was last on the show in March 2020 for Episode 108 - just ahead of most of the closures here in North America. You can quickly learn more about him by either Googling his name, or heading to a magazine rack at the grocery store and grabbing one of the fitness magazines. He works in academia, he presents around the world, and is one of the most widely published people I have had the pleasure of interviewing.  We reflected on the struggles that came up this past year and how he realized he had been burning the candle at both ends. We talked about the takeaways of going to conferences and the colleagues and friends that inspire us to keep working.  As Lee said, this industry is all hustle. Having a way to focus on what matters is important. At the end of the show, Lee gives you a challenge that may just change the way you do social media.  To learn more about Lee, you can follow him on IG @coachleeboyce or go to his website www.leeboyce.com. To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow along @christianliddle on IG or @thelifestylechase to follow the show.  You can get more information at www.invigoratetraining.com Please support the show by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, subscribing on your favourite platform, or sharing the episode on social media.  The Lifestyle Chase is published in both video and audio on YouTube and all audio podcast platforms.  Thanks for checking it out, see you for the next one.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

If you’ve ever listened to an episode with Dr. Mike, we tried to talk about things he may not talk about quite as often. To learn more about him if you’re new to him, here is his bio: “Dr. Mike T Nelson is a research-fueled Fitness and Nutrition educator who believes that something something and something should this thing and that thing. Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He’s been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies, universities and colleges, fitness organizations and fanatics. The techniques he’s developed, and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe.” I highly recommend that if you’re in the fitness industry that you follow Dr. Mike, get on his email list, check out his podcast, read some of his work or listen to other podcasts he’s made appearances on.  There are many times where I need to dive a bit further into a topic and a quick search leads me to something Dr. Mike T. Nelson was involved with.  Head to his website www.miketnelson.com for more information. There you’ll find all of his services and an abundance of free resources.  You can follow him on IG @drmiketnelson To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow along @christianliddle or follow the show @thelifestylechase Head to www.invigoratetraining.com to learn more about Chris.  Thank you for listening to the show, it would mean a lot if you helped promote The Lifestyle Chase by sharing it with your people in any way possible. Subscribing and checking out past episodes is also a really wonderful way to support any podcast.  The Lifestyle Chase is available on all platforms including the video version on YouTube. See you on the next one.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

First of all, if you are in the fitness industry or are a passionate fitness enthusiast, go follow Sam on IG @sciaccia . She provides quality content and sets an amazing example for anyone looking for one in this space.  Here’s Samantha’s Bio to help you get to know her: “As an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, I’m on the front line treating patients who suffer from the complications of living unhealthy lifestyles. Having worked in hospitals stateside and in remote areas overseas, I view health and fitness from a humanitarian mindset, working preventatively to improve clients’ future outcomes. In addition to my passion for health, fitness has been a part of my life since childhood. My dad was an olympic weight lifter and kept fitness alive in the household daily. Following in his athletic footsteps, I played lacrosse at Temple University and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Upon graduating, I obtained a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. I am now a personal trainer based out of New York City, working to bridge the gap between medicine and fitness. I am offering education for those who are interested in learning about their bodies, improving their sport performance and improving their quality of life. Feel free to reach out!” The Lifestyle Chase is hosted by Chris Liddle. You can follow him @christianliddle on IG, and you can follow the show @thelifestylechase To learn more about Chris or the show, you can go to www.invigoratetraining.com Help the show reach new audiences by sharing on social media, tagging us on IG, and rating the show and leaving a review.  The Lifestyle Chase is available on YouTube as well as all audio platforms.  Thanks for checking it out and we’ll see you for the next one! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Matt McLeod is the host of the More Than Fitness Podcast. He was brought to my attention by our mutual friend, Nick Sorrell.  You can learn more about Matt by following him on IG @mattmcleod6 or heading to mattmcleod.org Matt is a Registered Dietitian and Online Coach who has been working for himself for quite some time. The story of how he got there is all in the episode.  We talk about how he’d love to chat with Joe Rogan on a park bench, we talk about his rollercoaster year of a 2020, and we talk about one of the biggest turning points he learned during his time as an in person trainer.  There are a lot of takeaways on this one, so be sure to stop reading the description and go give it a listen.  To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow along @christianliddle , or you can follow the show @thelifestylechase For more information, you can always head to www.invigoratetraining.com Help the show reach new audiences by sharing on social media, subscribing, and leaving a rating.  All episodes of The Lifestyle Chase are available on both YouTube and all audio platforms.  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

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