Chasing Common Ground: Lifestyle Conversations with Chris Liddle

This is Carl Paoli's 3rd visit to The Lifestyle Chase. You can learn more about him or hear different parts of his story by listening to Episode 71, and Episode 89. During this episode we got caught up about his 2020 experience. We chatted about his move to Sweden, and I learned about his meditation process. We discussed Joe Rogan, the noise in the world and where we can contribute and where we need to learn and listen. We talked about goals and seeking connection both with the famous and with the extraordinary people who live within our midst. We also talked about burnout and visualizing things happening as they happen. We chatted a bit about Carl's book, Free+Style, and he alludes that he might be in the works of a new one. So you might want to stay tuned. If you aren't already following him, you can find him @carlpaoli on Instagram or search his name on other platforms.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Matt Domney @mattdomney is the training director as part of Compound Performance. He's dialed into progressing towards his goals. He's a big strong dude, who responds to King Potato, but he in no way actually resembles a potato.The thing with Matt Domney, is he went from martial arts into powerlifting where the story is often the complete reverse. In this episode, we tried to talk about things Matt doesn't always talk about. Dean Guedo's boat got a shout out, and we talked about how trainers don't really live a balanced life but the awareness of that helps us plan how to achieve one for our future self. If you aren't aware of what you life might end up at age 40, you won't put in the work to set yourself up differently at age 30.We highlighted the Compound Performance Group Mentorship which I have just completed, and as I've mentioned in several other episodes of The Lifestyle Chase, I highly recommend it. Go to www.compoundperformance.com for details.Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this one, please share it in your story on social media and head over to wherever you rate and leave comments for podcasts. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Sam Pogue is fired up to take action and improve himself. Many in the industry know who he is because he has worked his butt off to get himself into some pretty stacked rooms in the fitness industry. This was a jam packed episode where Sam really took the lead. You'll hear quite a bit about Sam's career journey so far and be left with applicable life lessons that you can apply on your own journey inside the fitness industry or whichever industry you dwell.Sam's mission is to help people to be better, to connect better to be efficient and make the most of his time. You can check him out at www.sampogue.com or on IG @spogue86Check out past episodes of The Lifestyle Chase, rate us on your favourite podcast platform and share the episode on social media. Thanks for checking it out! For more information, go to www.invigoratetraining.com Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Zarate @zaratefitness and I combined forces once more to dive into some deep conversations and discuss the online world, seeking guidance in life, your support circle and how to not text your ex unless you know it's the right person for you.Check out the episode, check out the Cool, Calm, & Chaotic Podcast and thank you for listening! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Zarate and I threw a curve ball. We guested on each other's podcast at the same time. So this episode will appear on Cool, Calm, & Chaotic as well as The Lifestyle Chase. With that being said, if you aren't already, please follow Mark Zarate @zaratefitness, www.zaratefitness.com. In this episode we talked about finding your strengths, we discussed numerous subjects to the extent we may very well have a follow up episode to dive a bit deeper. Thanks for listening! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Beverley @bsimpsonfitness is someone who has already helped me out in my career. Her core focus right now is in helping trainers realize their value in a constantly evolving industry. When gyms closed, there were a lot of stressed out trainers. Much the same as to how stressed out one would be when wondering if their credit card had enough to cover a tank of gas. We talked about that in this episode, struggles, origin story, personal growth, finding your way, how coaches need coaches, the journey to motherhood, body image struggles, self consciousness and the list goes on. So you should definitely listen. Thanks for supporting the Lifestyle Chase. This is the first episode of the 3rd season. That means we are entering the 3rd year of this podcast. It's pretty incredible to look back and see the guests of past episodes and hear the evolution of my (Chris Liddle) career unfold. Thanks again for listening, please share with a friend and help the show grow. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Huge thanks goes out to Semaj Hunter for hosting this episode for me. You can find him on Instagram @whereyoufit_ . You can learn about him more by going back in the episodes where I interviewed him. I recruited Semaj to be my guest host because it's been a while since I've been on the other side of the microphone and it's something that forces me to reflect on the time that's passed. If you're new here, you can find me (Chris) at @christianliddle on IG.Semaj asked me some tough questions that weren't easy to answer. We talked about how consumed I am with my career and how it's sometimes really tough for me to pick out what I do that isn't fitness. We talked about having to make change that is hard, specifically when it comes to things that we are doing to ourselves that hold us back. This episodes has plenty of tangents and long-winded answers but focuses a lot on the importance in believe in yourself as much as the people who look up to you believe in you. We highlighted how valuable the Compound Performance mentorship has been to me this year and some of the major takeaways. Please check out some past episodes, rate and subscribe, and thank you for listening!Remember to go follow Semaj and see what he gets up to in the years to come!! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

In this Episode Nick Sorrell @nicksorrell and Austin Current @austincurrent_ are back as return guests. We discuss a bit about expectation vs reality, the need for structure and planning and self image. We also talk about the importance of context and genuine interaction, even with strangers. Understanding the space we occupy and the need to periodize filling our buckets. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

I interviewed the one and only Ethan Woodham @pitythefoolfitness .We sat down and talked about mental health, body image, fatherhood, having a supportive partner, the need for community, how trauma can make it hard to trust people, the value of being able to feel our emotions, and his vision for being the change he wants to see in the world. Check out the past Episodes of The Lifestyle Chase, with over 100 different guests, there is bound to be someone you know. At the end of the day, we can learn something from everyone we talk to. Thanks for supporting The Lifestyle Chase.  Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Today I interviewed Shawna Dirksen @practicallyminimal .We discussed her backstory and what's brought her to where she is now. She's a writer with an education in PR and a background in recruiting.She currently helps people to find clarity through decluttering their life. Minimalism is something that can be very helpful in the fitness space.You can find her work at www.practicallyminimal.com If you haven't already, be sure to check out all 136 other episodes of The Lifestyle Chase and help my grow the podcast by rating it on Apple Podcasts, leaving a review and sharing on social media. Thank you for the ongoing support! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe