

The Active Life Podcast
Active Life
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.
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Aug 16, 2021 • 1h 31min
What Makes a Great Leader with Franziska Gonder | Ep. 108
Welcome back to The Active Life Podcast. Today on the show we have Franziska Gonder. Franzi is a transformational and somatic coach. Her extensive operational knowledge coupled with somatic work and deep spiritual practices allow her clients to understand their role as a conscious leader, while taking radical action, making sound decisions, and driving their teams forward--all while experiencing empowerment at a profound personal level through dedicated daily and weekly conscious practices. In this episode; Being authentic Vulnerability Challenging the truth in our Beliefs Dr. Sean’s beliefs as a leader Franzi takes Dr. Sean on a short coaching journey Connect with Franziska IG: @franzilovesmonday www.thedeepfitleader.com Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Aug 2, 2021 • 53min
Lift Like a Mother with Alicia & George McKenzie | Ep. 107
Welcome back to The Active Life Podcast. Today we have Alicia & George McKenzie on the show. Alicia is the founder of “Lift Like a Mother”, a coaching program designed for Moms — and Amplify Health and Wellness, a non-profit that creates fitness, health and wellness opportunities for underserved and underrepresented communities. Today on the show we talk about balancing family life and running two businesses. In this episode; How mothers bring value to the workplace How their relationship changed over the years Running a business and a family Family dynamics Connect with Alicia IG: @liftlikeamother www.liftlikeamother.com Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Jul 26, 2021 • 59min
How to Build a Personal Brand with Dr. Shanté Cofield | Ep. 106
Welcome back to The Active Life Podcast. Today’s guest is Dr. Shanté Cofield. Shanté is the creator of The Movement Maestro LLC, a social-media based company that provides both online and in-person education for movement professionals. She talks about being yourself and how to profit from it. You’re going to enjoy this episode! In this episode we discuss; Being yourself Growing your personal brand How to be authentic Improving healthcare Staying healthy and fit Connect with Shanté IG: @themovementmaestro Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Jul 19, 2021 • 1h 4min
A Story of Grit and Consistency with Yasmine Hassan | Ep. 105
Welcome back to The Active Life Podcast. Today’s guest is Yasmine Hassan. Yasmine is a strength & conditioning coach and overall pioneer of fitness in Saudi Arabia. Yasmine came to Active Life for business coaching and during her exit interview, we were so impressed with her story that we asked her to be on The Active Life Podcast. In this episode we discuss; Building her own gym and equipment Being Persistent Getting kicked out of a gym because she was too successful. Pursuing your passion Connect with Yasmine IG: @yasminehassan Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Jul 12, 2021 • 52min
Advocating for Women In Fitness with Lindsey Rainwater| Ep. 104
Welcome back to The Active Life Podcast. Today’s guest is Lindsey Rainwater. Lindsey is the founder of the Women In Fitness Association. Today we talk about why women need advocacy in the fitness space. Lindsey answers a lot of common, challenging questions we have about gender roles, gender pay gaps, and the responsibilities that women have in the fitness industry. In this episode we discuss; Why it’s important to advocate for women. Why the playing field is unfair. Women’s responsibility to cultivate change. How women can improve their environment. Connect with Lindsey IG: @lindsey.rainwater Website: www.Lindsey-rainwater.com Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Jul 5, 2021 • 1h 1min
Be Where You Are with Matthew DellaValle | Ep. 103 | The Guest Show
Welcome back to The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Matthew DellaValle. Matthew, a.k.a. MDV, is the Chief Fitness Officer of NCFit. He seems to have done it all, and everything he has done makes him incredible at what he does now. In this episode we discuss; MDV’s Journey What it means to be where you are Setting your sights on where you want to go Connect with MDV IG: @mdv_fit Podcast: The Intro w. MDV Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Jun 28, 2021 • 1h 2min
Empowering Your Team to Be Great | Ep. 102 | The Guest Show
Welcome back to Episode 102 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Bobby Verdun. Bobby is founder and CEO of Active Entities, a consulting group committed to helping gyms thrive. Bobby has worked with hundreds of clubs around the world and has been a featured speaker at universities, fortune 500 companies, and industry conferences. Bobby has mentored hundreds of owners and operators to success and profitability. In this episode we discuss; Bobby’s Journey Gym success Leading with Value Building a Team Empowering your team Connect with Bobby IG: @activeentities Website: www.activeentities.com Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Jun 21, 2021 • 53min
Why Your Diet is So Complicated with Alyssa Olenick | Ep. 101 | The Guest Show
Welcome back to Episode 101 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Show we have Alyssa Olenick. Alyssa is the founder of the Little Lyss Method. She is on a mission to help others demand better from their training and from themselves. Her goal is to help women integrate science-based nutrition and fitness in order to help them reach their fitness goals In this episode we discuss; Metabolic Flexibility How to burn the right fuel at the right time Burning the most fat Fats vs. Carbohydrates Food shaming Psychology of dieting Connect with Christine IG: @littlelyssfitness Website: www.littlelyssfitness.com Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Jun 14, 2021 • 1h 3min
Training Through Values with Joslyn Thompson Rule | Ep.100
Welcome back to Episode 100 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Joslyn Thompson Rule. Joslyn is a Nike Global Master Trainer, She runs the Be the Coaching Change mentorship, she is host of Fitness Unfiltered podcast, and she runs the Women in Fitness summit. In this episode we discuss; Why put the X in the word women What it means to be a “Master” Trainer What it means to train trough value Her recent book “How to Move It” Mindset and Physicality Her perspective on our weekend seminar Connect with Joslyn IG: @JoslynThompsonRule Website: www.JoslynThompsonRule.com Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

Jun 7, 2021 • 1h 2min
Lifting the Most at the CrossFit Games with Christine Kolenbrander | Ep. 99 | The Guest Show
Welcome back to Episode 099 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Show we have Christine Kolenbrander. Not only is Christine an incredible athlete, but she is also tenacious, loyal, loving, and disciplined person. In this episode we discuss; Training Philosophies Loyalty and Values Her experience as a CrossFit athlete What’s to come Connect with Christine IG: @christine.kole Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! www.activelifeprofessional.com Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional


