
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

May 6, 2021 • 51min
094 The Guest Show | Shifting Your Mindset for Improved Performance with Linda Morgenthaler
Welcome back to Episode 094 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Linda Morgenthaler. Linda is a coach on our one-on-one training team and she is based in Switzerland! Linda is an expert when it comes to helping our clients improve the way they perform by implementing simple tricks to improve mindset. In this episode we talk about; Mindset training Shifting the way you think about success Tactical techniques to improve the way you train Focusing on wins not failures Connect with Linda IG: @lindamorgi Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

May 3, 2021 • 25min
093 Turning Pro | How to Make CrossFit Safer (Part 2)
Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. Today we’re discussing how can we make CrossFit even safer. This is Part 2 of 2 so if you missed episode 091, go check it out now. In part 2 we discuss: Talking about exercise selection What we can reconsider and change Diminishing returns The difference between fitness and sport Podcast Resources: Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Larry Gaier @larry_thehuman Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Apr 29, 2021 • 1h 21min
092 The Guest Show | Optimizing Performance with JL Holdsworth
Welcome back to Episode 092 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have JL Holdsworth. JL has squatted 800 pounds– He’s a pretty strong dude. Today we discuss his training program Reflexive Performance Reset. In this episode we talk about; Managing the nervous system Improving athletic performance Pain reduction Transitioning from athlete to coach Understanding strength and conditioning Connect with JL Holdsworth IG: @coach_jl @rpr_system Website: www.reflexiveperformance.com Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Apr 26, 2021 • 25min
091 Turning Pro | How to Make CrossFit Safer (Part 1)
Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. Today we’re discussing how can we make CrossFit even safer. We have so many ideas about this topic that we decided to break it into two parts. In part 1 we discuss: The initial assessment Knowing your athletes individually Exercise selection Changes in the CrossFit culture Podcast Resources: Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Larry Gaier @larry_thehuman Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Apr 22, 2021 • 60min
090 The Guest Show | How to Get Kids to Love Healthy Foods with Jennifer Anderson
Welcome back to Episode 090 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer is a mom, wife, and registered dietitian. Her mission is to educate parents to help make sure their kids are getting the adequate nutrition they need in order to thrive. If you are a parent, or planning to be a parent, or know a parent– this episode is an absolute must listen to. In this episode we discuss questions like; Do kids need to finish their food? When should they get dessert? Is almond milk bad? What about the processed foods that our kids love? What does it mean to eat in color? Connect with Jennifer IG: @kids.eat.in.color Website: www.kidseatincolor.com Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Apr 19, 2021 • 20min
089 Turning Pro | Cleavage is Coming to the Fitness Industry
Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. In this episode we talk about cleavage and the massive shift that is going to happen in the fitness industry over the next decade. In this episode we discuss: What cleavage is Fitness entertainment Fitness coaching The difference between the two Which direction is right for you Podcast Resources: Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Larry Gaier @larry_thehuman Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Apr 15, 2021 • 59min
088 The Guest Show | Resiliency & Creativity with Karina Melo
Welcome back to Episode 088 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Karina Antorbeza-Melo. Karina is the owner of a private gym located in the heart of Valley Stream. For the last 3 years, K-Fit has been serving a community of women searching for progress, transformation, and support. Karina and her team pride themselves on building and lifting up a strong family of women from all ages and all walks of life ready to begin their fitness journey. In this episode we discuss; Karina’s Story Growth mindset Creativity Resiliency and Grit Connect with IG: @kfitboutiquegym & @_kfitny Website: www.kfitny.com Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Apr 12, 2021 • 23min
087 Turning Pro | Success for Personal Trainers in Commercial Gyms
Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. In this episode we talk about what it takes to become more successful as a personal trainer in a commercial gym. In this episode we discuss: Our experience as trainers How to connect with members Approaching sales conversations Role-playing as trainer and potential clients The next steps to take in sales Podcast Resources: Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Larry Gaier @larry_thehuman Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Apr 8, 2021 • 60min
086 The Guest Show | Authentic Conversations About Race & Equity with Taryn Pascal
Welcome back to Episode 086 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show Taryn Pascal. Taryn is a diversity trainer and recruiter for IBM. In this episode we have an important conversation about diversity in the fitness space. In this episode we discuss; Conversations about race and equity Creating safe dialogue Creating the space to ask important questions How to cultivate change Connect with Taryn IG: tee_smilesss Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Apr 5, 2021 • 29min
085 | Talking with Sean & Larry
Welcome back to the Active Life Podcast. This is what talking with Sean and Larry is like. In this series we discuss whatever we feel like. Maybe you’ll learn something, maybe you won’t. In this episode we discuss; Food Shoveling Shit The Empire State Building Hobbies Clubhouse Surfing Pancakes We want written reviews of this podcast on the podcast apps, so we’re having a contest in which you can win an Active Life T-Shirt. Here are the rules: Make a review on the app you use. Take a screen shot of your posted review. Send your screen shot to @larry_thehuman Podcast Resources: Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Larry Gaier @larry_thehuman Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional