Chasing Common Ground: Lifestyle Conversations with Chris Liddle

Today's episode is with Toronto-based, Alex Effer (@alex.effer). I'm going to use his story from resilientrehab.ca to give you an idea of what he is all about. In addition, if you're interested in anything he has to offer - that is his website. "From a young age, I gained an understanding of the importance of health and physical activity from playing competitive sports and going to the gym. However, I didn’t gain a full appreciation of life-long health until I was diagnosed and hospitalized with colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. My life changed drastically. I was in constant pain. Joint pain, especially my lower back, knees, and ankles, stomach pains and mental exhaustion from the fear that I wouldn’t be able to do the things that I enjoyed doing. With my background in Exercise Physiology from the University of Toronto as well as the positions I have held as an Exercise Physiologist, I started to educate myself on multiple fitness, rehabilitation and nutrition models which I applied on myself. Some worked, others didn’t, but I was driven to find a solution as I was not going to let pain interfere with my life. After years of trial and error, consulting with other practitioners, and the combination of multiple fitness and rehabilitation methodologies, I overcame the constant daily pains and am able to train and move pain-free.From my experience, I have dedicated my life to help my clients overcome any ailments or pain in order to restore confidence in their lives through a unique, integrated, and multi-disciplinary approach to training and rehabilitation."The Lifestyle Chase needs your help growing the audience. Since September 2018, I (Chris Liddle) have been having conversations with guests in and out of the fitness industry with the vision of helping people to be their best self and live a realistically fulfilling life as they strive to be their best self. There is one thing that goes a long way in promoting a podcast. Share a screenshot in your story of the episode or share the link on social media. When people see you are taking the time to listen, it encourages them to listen as well. When a podcast gets traction, it gives the host the opportunity to talk to people with busier schedules and with enough momentum can one day support the host's career. Thank you for listening, I hope you check out more episodes. If you need anything you can always find me on IG @christianliddle @thelifestylechase or at www.invigoratetraining.com Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This is Kyle Dobbs (@compoundperformance_) return to The Lifestyle Chase. He first appeared on the show back in June 2019 for Episode 51. This past year I enrolled in the quarterly mentorship offered by Kyle and Matt. As a sidenote, Matt Domney has also been on the show. Their business is https://www.compoundperformance.com/Kyle takes great pride in being a family man and is someone who thrives off of facilitating strong people in his circle. He's been someone that's aligned with me countless times in what I would deem to be my core values. He takes the well being and quality of life of his diverse and talented community that he's built over the years incredibly seriously. He wants to form strong connections and learn about people who might not walk the same path he walked. He has been an excellent role model for me which is a big part of why I promote him so much on the show and asked for him to come back. With all of that being said, I hope you give this episode a listen. If you're a trainer or coach, I highly recomend checking out the offerings of the Compound Performance Business. If you're anyone and everyone else, I genuinely think you'll get something valuable from this episode. Thanks for listening to or watching The Lifestyle Chase! Please help the show grow by rating it, sharing it, and leaving a comment on your favourite platform. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Today Lucy Hendricks @lucy_hendricks took on the role as guest host of The Lifestyle Chase. She asked me if I was open to having her interview me which is a perfect segway into our episode. We talked about being open minded in the fitness industry and stepping back from the approach of being dogmatic about everything that we see. I shared some pieces of life experience which have played a role in shaping my personality and approach in life and we expanded more about how we can go into the industry with a beginner mindset and be open to feedback. Lucy has previously appeared on the show on Episode 104, as well as Episode 135 so it's definitely well worth your time to check those episodes to learn more about her and what she does. I am currently doing Mindful Movement sessions with her where she is challenging me to be better in my own training and wellness. If you're wondering what Mindful Movement is - think about it like insurance for your body, or valuable insight for your strength training. It's not quite yoga, it's not stretching, it's not meditation. If you're anything like me, just send her a message and ask her how you can try a class. The Lifestyle Chase has been around for a while now and I am putting a lot of effort into growing the audience. If you want to help with that, I'd love it if you shared this episode on social media and tagged me @christianliddle, @thelifestylechase and @lucy_hendricks . Thanks for listening to or watching The Lifestyle Chase.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode marks the first ever live streamed episode of The Lifestyle Chase. It was streamed live on @christianliddle account on Instagram. Alex McBrairty @_ateamfit_ returned to the show with his last appearance in a full length episode being Episode 77. Over the last year or two, he's become a rock solid friend to have in the industry but also in life. Here is is most clear and concise bio. Alex McBrairty is a formerly obese kid turned fitness and motivation expert. He uses his own transformation story to help inspire others to take control of their lives. Blending fitness and psychology, Alex coaches men and women to master their mindset, discover their inner awesome, and live their best life.Alex graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in psychology, where he helped manage a research team that studied motivation theory. Alex is a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), as well as a recipient of the Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.Alex writes and speaks on a variety of health, wellness, and lifestyle topics. He also dances, travels, and enjoys the little things in life. To learn more about him, go to www.ateamfit.com.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Erik Turner @erikturner41 and I have been hyping eachother up on Instagram via DMs and posts over the last year or two and it's been a very welcome addition to all of the unpredictableness that comes with life. When you find like minded people there is a good feeling that comes from cheering one another on as you each pursue big hairy audacious goals. Erik is a Professional Lacrosse Player in the NLL with the Colorado Mammoth which is currently on pause. He also works with a lot of young lacrosse players through his work directly with schools and various other offerings throughout the year. While he waits to get back to the NLL he is dialing into his own fitness and nutrition in big ways. His story will make you second guess if you are going after your goals or just saying that you're going after your goals. We talk about his time at Cornell, recovering from an injury, seeing the positives in having all your stuff burn, his experiences pursuing lacrosse and showing what he's capable of, and reflecting on how far he's come since his appearance on the 2nd Floor Podcast. It's important to realize there are going to be opportunities to grow and excel and they are going to come at you at first as obstacles. It's not that we need to be toxicly positive about everything that goes wrong in our life, but if we can find learning experiences in our setbacks, and be coachable in our shortcomings, we can excel and do what we came to do. If you enjoy this episode, please share a screenshot in your Instagram story or tell a friend. To stay up to date with all things The Lifestyle Chase, follow @thelifestylechase on Instagram. I've also recently partnered with a Canadian Company called truLOCAL. The truLOCAL marketplace is an online shop where you can support your local economy by browsing for meat products from farmers, producers and butchers within your province. truLOCAL is also expanding to the US. Head to trulocal.ca or trulocalusa.comYou can get a bonus with your first few orders by using the promo code APLIDDLEBACON for bacon and chicken or TRULIFESTYLECHASE for ground beef. Details are in the podcast episode. It's a great way to support local while supporting The Lifestyle Chase as well. Thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and subscribe to be in the loop for future episodes! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Andrew (@ando_pfs) and I met through Instagram and through both participating in the Compound Performance Mentorship. Our introverted tendencies helped us connect. There are so many instances where we are on the same page with our values and work ethic that I was excited to have him on the show to take a deep dive on a few things. There are a lot of podcasts that Andrew has been on that go a lot further into fitness for golfers or simply talk more about exercise and training. We talked a bit more about life and values and people. Andrew started as an athlete in a small town in Kansas where he participated in three sports in high school. His sports career continued at Baker University where he played baseball and basketball. During that time Andrew began to find his true passion for fitness and performance. While majoring in Exercise Science his knowledge on fitness and health continued to grow. Throughout his athletic career at Baker, he realized his strength performance goals could be reached by getting into weight lifting. After he graduated he knew that he wanted to share the knowledge he learned to help other people, and that’s where his personal training career started.What Andrew loves about personal training is the fitness industry is always expanding and there is always something new to learn. The mindset and heart of an athlete, he continued to look for opportunities to continue his education with health and fitness. He embraced the learning and concepts of golf fitness and performance. He believes that the general public can benefit from the techniques and concepts of golf fitness training through mobility, flexibility, dynamic movement while throwing a twist with traditional strength and athletic movements. Andrew views health and fitness is not necessarily about looking ripped or toned year round with high intensity workouts, but about a life style change through active habits, maintainable nutritional choices, and a healthy mind set of self-worth.Andrew loves working with all types of people, and enjoys creating valuable interpersonal relationships that can help clients exceed their goals. He enjoys learning about his clients to ensure a fun, motivational and fulfilling workout.If you enjoy this episode, please share a screenshot in your Instagram story or tell a friend. To stay up to date with all things The Lifestyle Chase, follow @thelifestylechase on Instagram. I've also recently partnered with a Canadian Company called truLOCAL. The truLOCAL marketplace is an online shop where you can support your local economy by browsing for meat products from farmers, producers and butchers within your province. truLOCAL is also expanding to the US. Head to trulocal.ca or trulocalusa.comYou can get a bonus with your first few orders by using the promo code APLIDDLEBACON for bacon and chicken or TRULIFESTYLECHASE for ground beef. Details are in the podcast episode. It's a great way to support local while supporting The Lifestyle Chase as well. Thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and subscribe to be in the loop for future episodes! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Chloe Forrest is a professional ACTRA Voice Actor currently located in Toronto, ON. She's a highly-driven team player with contagious energy and a knack for genuinely connecting with others. She has voiced commercials for companies such as Visa and Kia, and worked for companies such as lululemon and Bell Media.Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, raised in Dubai, UAE, she received her first degree in Acting from Dalhousie University and her second degree in Marketing from Ryerson University. She has experience in voiceovers, film, television, live theatre, emceeing, social media, marketing and event planning. I met Chloe through my seasonal role with lululemon this past holiday season. We were in the same Zoom room several times and I'll never forget how supportive she was in the training process. Her and I share a lot of the same values and drive which is what inspired me to have her on the show. I think any listener will have a lot to learn from someone like her. One day you'll be able to look back and hear the origin story of her journey as she undoubtedly continues to do bigger and bigger things in the years to come. To learn more about her you can go to www.chloeforrest.ca or follow her on Instagram @chloeforrestvo or @chloe4est. If you enjoy this episode, please share a screenshot in your Instagram story or tell a friend. To stay up to date with all things The Lifestyle Chase, follow @thelifestylechase on Instagram. I've also recently partnered with a Canadian Company called truLOCAL. The truLOCAL marketplace is an online shop where you can support your local economy by browsing for meat products from farmers, producers and butchers within your province. truLOCAL is also expanding to the US. Head to trulocal.ca or trulocalusa.comYou can get a bonus with your first few orders by using the promo code APLIDDLEBACON for bacon and chicken or TRULIFESTYLECHASE for ground beef. Details are in the podcast episode. It's a great way to support local while supporting The Lifestyle Chase as well. Thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and subscribe to be in the loop for future episodes! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Michelle Boland (@dr.michelleboland) is highly respected and one of the top performance coaches and fitness professionals in the industry. She is a strength and conditioning coach in Boston, MA. She is the owner of www.michelleboland-training.com and is an in-demand writer and speaker in the field of human performance. Michelle earned her Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from Springfield College.In this episode we talk a lot about Michelle's influences, communicating with clients, taking lessons from interactions and how exercise videos can make a huge difference in someone's ability to coach. We go back in time and hear advice she'd give her younger-self and give shout outs to a few people. It's super conversational but will be valuable to anyone. If you listen, go tag me @christianliddle in your IG story on social media so I know you're out there. To stay up to date with all things The Lifestyle Chase, follow @thelifestylechase on Instagram. I've also recently partnered with a Canadian Company called truLOCAL. The truLOCAL marketplace is an online shop where you can support your local economy by browsing for meat products from farmers, producers and butchers within your province. truLOCAL is also expanding to the US. Head to trulocal.ca or trulocalusa.comYou can get a bonus with your first few orders by using the promo code APLIDDLEBACON for bacon and chicken or TRULIFESTYLECHASE for ground beef. Details are in the podcast episode. It's a great way to support local while supporting The Lifestyle Chase as well. Thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and subscribe to be in the loop for future episodes! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Sahmura Gonzalez @gimmesahmurasquats is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer living in NYC. In this episode we talk about her career journey, some of her moments of clarity in which she made big changes, and the importance of communication. Sometimes simply telling people what exercises to do isn't what gets them to their goals. Being able to listen and ask the right questions is incredibly important. To learn more about Sahmura you can head to her website https://www.sahmuragonzalez.com/I've also recently partnered with a Canadian Company called truLOCAL. The truLOCAL marketplace is an online shop where you can support your local economy by browsing for meat products from farmers, producers and butchers within your province.You can get a bonus with your first two orders by using the promo code TRULIFESTYLECHASE or using the link here https://bit.ly/2O6JMbcIt's a great way to support local while supporting The Lifestyle Chase as well. Thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and subscribe to be in the loop for future episodes! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

For Episode 159, I wanted to bring an important topic to The Lifestyle Chase. I recruited my new friend, Kenny Bhullar, a fellow trainer/coach and one of the podcast hosts of Edmonton-based 2nd Floor Podcast to help. I was hearing about The Fight for Farmers in India, seeing Kenny's efforts to raise awareness and funds, and I know a lot of people impacted by it whether it is through their family, or through our globalized world. To be honest, it has an impact on all of us. Spices, market price, big business vs. small business, the list goes on. We are more globally connected than we may realize, and the events of one part of the world, as we've witnessed in 2020, do have a direct correlation to our part of the world, whether we like it or not. I've seen grocery store prices rise in a pandemic when wages haven't, there is a lot to talk about, always, and I think this is a piece of the puzzle that is necessary for all of us to listen to today.Truly, what is important to me with my platform as a host of a podcast and as a trainer and a coach, is that I have to walk my talk. When I say I care about people, or causes, I need to demonstrate that with action. I was watching as my friends were spreading awareness of something they cared about, the Fight for Farmers, and I knew to talk about it on my podcast would help, because it's a white male asking to learn about something happening in India and this is what inspired me to reach out to Kenny to see if he could help. I knew he'd be up to the challenge. Go check out 2nd Floor Podcast, and if you aren't already, follow @kenny_bhullar. He's a driven guy with a bright future ahead of him. Thanks for checking out The Lifestyle Chase.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe