
The Active Life Podcast
The Active Life Podcast provides you with all of the tools needed to reveal the world-class inside of you. We stand for a life of freedom, without compromise, and believe that balance in life is doing world-class work at whatever we do. Sit in on conversations with world changers, learn from our team of professionals, and enjoy monologues meant to make you take a deep look at a single idea.
Latest episodes

Jul 17, 2023 • 20min
Stop Taking Advil | Active Life Podcast Ep 209
Are you curious about working with us as a one-on-one client? You can book a discovery call to learn more and see if you’re a fit for RX coaching.https://calendly.com/active-life-rx/rx-coaching-discovery-call-45-mins Are you a professional who wants help getting your clients out of pain while building a coaching business? You can book a discovery call to learn more about the Active Life Professional (AL-P) coursework and see if you’re a good fit.https://calendly.com/active-life-alp/al-p-discovery-call Are you a gym owner who wants help building your dream business? You can book a discovery call to learn more about the Pro Path mentorship and coursework and see if you’re a good fit.https://calendly.com/active-life-pro-path/pro-path-discovery-call

Jul 12, 2023 • 17min
How to be successful in a small town
The easy thing to do is to suggest that it's too hard to be successful in your town. "Not enough people live here", "people don't have that kind of money here", "Nobody will buy that here", "this is a really small town"... Uh huh. You don't believe that, because you're still there, and you're still trying to be successful at the thing you say is impossible to be successful at. Let's break down that cognitive dissonance. Rate, Review, Share. #TurnPro

Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 15min
Starting as a personal trainer and growing into a personal brand without social media - Scott Schratwieser | Active Life Podcast Episode 208
Scott built a very successful business as a trainer at Equinox. He ascended all the way to master instructor, even helping to write curriculum for a training tier they were developing. Why did he leave? How did he grow his business on his own? What can you learn from him? What question did he have for Dr. Sean that brought out some vulnerability in the conversation? You're gonna have to listen to find out. Find Scott on instagram if you're into home renovation at @mycenturyoldhome Are you curious about working with us as a one-on-one client? You can book a discovery call to learn more and see if you’re a fit for RX coaching.https://calendly.com/active-life-rx/rx-coaching-discovery-call-45-mins Are you a professional who wants help getting your clients out of pain while building a coaching business? You can book a discovery call to learn more about the Active Life Professional (AL-P) coursework and see if you’re a good fit.https://calendly.com/active-life-alp/al-p-discovery-call Are you a gym owner who wants help building your dream business? You can book a discovery call to learn more about the Pro Path mentorship and coursework and see if you’re a good fit.https://calendly.com/active-life-pro-path/pro-path-discovery-call

Jul 7, 2023 • 27min
what is the difference between hollow confidence and durable confidence?
It can be argued that confidence is the primary asset to a person's character. How a person attains their confidence will influence how they use it, and like money, more confidence doesn't change the person, it just magnifies who they always were. Cody Ringle is the operatons lead for Active Life at the flagship location in Long Beach NY.

Jul 5, 2023 • 28min
This is why the fitness industry is often a race to the bottom
In part 4 of 4, Larry and Dr. Sean discuss what it's like for the individual to navigate the health and fitness landscape. This episode concludes our four part series and we would love to know what you thought. Please connect with us on social media to let us know! Larry is at @larry_thehuman Dr. Sean is at @drseanpastuch

Jul 3, 2023 • 22min
Standing out in a crowded fitness industry | Active Life Podcast Ep 207
Every gym and every coach says they can help people get great fitness results, and we decided to open our flagship for Active Life in Long Beach, NY, a town that is oversaturated with fitness businesses. On this episode you're going to learn how to stand out as a category of one in a crowded industry where the market is used to be overpromised and underdelivered to. Are you curious about working with us as a one-on-one client? You can book a discovery call to learn more and see if you’re a fit for RX coaching.https://calendly.com/active-life-rx/rx-coaching-discovery-call-45-mins Are you a professional who wants help getting your clients out of pain while building a coaching business? You can book a discovery call to learn more about the Active Life Professional (AL-P) coursework and see if you’re a good fit.https://calendly.com/active-life-alp/al-p-discovery-call Are you a gym owner who wants help building your dream business? You can book a discovery call to learn more about the Pro Path mentorship and coursework and see if you’re a good fit.https://calendly.com/active-life-pro-path/pro-path-discovery-call

Jun 30, 2023 • 25min
The coach could be the non medical primary care provider of the future
In this four part series Dr. Sean and Larry sit down to discuss the perspective of the four most interested people in the healthcare to fitness system; The medical doctor, the physical rehabiliation professional, the fitness coach, and the individual using their services. Part 3 is all about the coach. Do they really think group class can solve all problems? Are they poorly educated? If not, why does it seem like they are? What is your role in it? These questions and more are answered in today's episode.

Jun 28, 2023 • 26min
Physical Therapists and Chiropractors get a lot of criticism, is it fair?
In this four part series Dr. Sean and Larry sit down to discuss the perspective of the four most interested people in the healthcare to fitness system; The medical doctor, the physical rehabiliation professional, the fitness coach, and the individual using their services. Part 2 is all about the chiropractors and physical therapists. Do they really just want to adjust, massage, stretch, and coach basic corrective exercises? If not, why do they do it so frequently? What is your role in it? These questions and more are answered in today's episode.

Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 20min
Psychedelics, Purpose, and living live ever forward, with Chase Chewning | Active Life Podcast Ep 206
Chase Chewning is the host of Ever Forward Radio, and on this episode Chase and Dr Sean dive into how Chase turned around diagnosed clinical depression. In this episode Dr. Sean and Chase discuss the use of psychedelic plant medicine, the power of networking, and the importance of family and friends as a positive influence. Living a life of wellness has always been a part of Chase's values - since growing up eating fresh food from his grandparents' garden, playing baseball throughout school and enjoying time in the mountains surrounding his family's southwest VA home. After six years of active duty, Chase was medically discharged from the military due a string of injuries that ultimately required him to have bilateral reconstructive hip surgeries. After learning how to walk again, twice, exercise as medicine and healthy lifestyle modifications became his passion. When you enjoy this episode, remember to drop a five star rating, write a review, and share with a friend! Connect with us Active Life Professional - https://calendly.com/nick-stram-activelife/al-p-discovery-call Pro Path - https://calendly.com/active-life-pro-path/pro-path-discovery-call RX Coaching - https://calendly.com/active-life-rx/rx-coaching-discovery-call-45-mins

Jun 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
Why medical care isn't what you, or your doctor would like it to be. Part 1 of 4
In this four part series Dr. Sean and Larry sit down to discuss the perspective of the four most interested people in the healthcare to fitness system; The medical doctor, the physical rehabiliation professional, the fitness coach, and the individual using their services. Part 1 is all about the medical doctor. Do they really just want to push pills, shots, and surgery? If not, why do they do it so frequently? What is your role in it? These questions and more are answered in today's episode.