The Active Life Podcast

What if doctors told you that you have an incurable disease that would reduce the quality of your life, rendering most people who have it completely disabled in 10 years or less? . What would you do? How would you react? Why? . On today’s episode, Jesse Golden discusses her experience with Rheumatoid Arthritis that left her bed ridden for almost a year and the changes she made in her life that have allowed her to live in ways the healthiest people on the planet could only dream to. . Jesse was a single mom, a model, and a world class ballerina, when the diagnosis came. Comfortable with pushing through pain, she made things worse for herself. . It was not until a conversation with a friend that things started turning around and Jesse stepped into her power as the Tough woman who could make tough decisions. . Jesse is one of the most magnetic people I have ever had the chance to be around, I think quickly into this episode you will understand why. In a best case scenario, you will be able to adopt some of her strategies to live a more fulfilling life. . find Jesse at @jessegolden  @thegoldensecrets 

Have you ever thought “it would be cool to travel through Europe for two months, but I can’t because...?” . Maybe it’s not Europe, but there is something in your life that you would like to do and can’t because of; the kids, the job, the house, the list goes on. . Well, Today’s guest, Michael Cazayoux recently took a two week workation to Europe despite all of the reasons it’s hard to pull off. . We had Michael on the show today because he has been one of the most positively influential people on the growth of Active Life through the impact he has had on the personal development that occurs in the company. . To be the kind of person who can up and travel to Europe for two months it takes self awareness, planning, and the ability to push through fear. Michael is all of those things embodied. On today’s show he talks about what it took to make this trip a reality, and along the way he drops some major personal development thought that could improve your life. . Find Michael at @michaelcazayoux on Instagram  The Brute Strength Podcast The WAG Podcast

Josh Kane lot the ability to think from a head trauma in the school yard. When he re-gained the capacity to think, everything was different. . Josh never took a thought for granted again. Unfortunately, there was one incident in particular when that intense need for intentional thought almost killed him. . Josh found himself batting hypothermia and frostbite after a camping trip went terribly, terribly, wrong. The indecision he faced regarding what to do about it, almost became the last thing Josh ever thought about. . In this episode of the podcast, Josh goes in depth about what he experienced in both of these pivotal moments in his life, and how they have launched his mindset going forward. . We first came across Josh at an Active Life Workshop. The staff came back and said, "you have to have Josh Kane on the podcast." . Here we are. . Find more from Josh at: @banekane on intagram 

Everyone knows that cookies are less healthy than broccoli, even IIFYM, so why do people eat the way they do? . On this episode with Laurie Christine King, we discuss the need for more emotional and mental skill development to improve diet outcomes. . We also discuss the nutritional implications of returning from injury. When your workload is down and your food is the same, you can expect to gain weight... Right? Maybe not, Laurie drops some knowledge bombs about how to eat to return from injury! . Find more from Laurie (LCK) at: @lauriechristineking @paragontrainingmethods

What would it be like to deliver corporate wellness programs to the titans of Silicone Valley like Stanford, Apple, Google, Facebook, and Uber... . That’s the question the Daniel Hong asked himself before he decided he was going to find out and become the guy who is the go to for all things fitness in the Valley. But how do you start? . Surely you can’t just call Facebook and say “hi, my name is Daniel and I’d like to speak with Mr. Zuckerberg please.” . in this episode Daniel talks about how he went from being your every day personal trainer to pursuing, and landing titans of tech. . Find more from Daniel at: @dhfitnessinc Iyou love this podcast , please click HERE to leave a review. Thank you again for all of your trust, attention, and support.   Follow us on instagram at @ActiveLifeRx @DrSeanPastuch   @ActiveLifeProfessional

Who better to discuss the future of CrossFit as a brand than the man who has seen it on the top of the podium at the CrossFit Games, in the top of the business world as a CrossFit Affiliate owner, and as the OG of lead get for CrossFit gyms? . Tommy Hackenbruck joins us on the show today. Tommy is an absolute legend and if you have been a CrossFitter for more than 5 years, no doubt, you have heard his name and could recognize his superman looking face and physique. . On this episode Tommy talks about his experience as an athlete, as an affiliate owner, and as a consultant to gyms to give a very unique perspective on where he thinks CrossFit is going. . If you are training in a CrossFit gym, a fan of the sport, or a competitor, this episode is a must listen. . If you love this podcast , please click HERE to leave a review. Thank you again for all of your trust, attention, and support.   Follow us on instagram at @ActiveLifeRx @DrSeanPastuch   @ActiveLifeProfessional

Are you interested in an inspiring story? . John Beneduce found himself over a hundred pounds over weight, depressed, a shell of his former self, and owning a gym that was failing. . Just three years later he had reinvented himself and became the oldest professional fighter in Bellator MMA, winning a fight in the worlds most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. . This is a fun podcast. We cover a litany of topics and bounce back and forth to try and keep up with the bouncing ball that is John "The Manimal" Beneduce. . Find more from John at: @johnthemanimalbeneduce MMA and Beyond Podcast If you love this podcast , please click HERE to leave a review. Thank you again for all of your trust, attention, and support.   Follow us on instagram at @ActiveLifeRx @DrSeanPastuch   @ActiveLifeProfessional

Robin Black is an international treasure in the martial arts and content creation space. . Imagine yourself at age 36, having dedicated your life to your career, deciding that you were on the wrong path, and making an immediate change to the most unrealistic goal in the world. . That's exactly what Robin did, except he made it his reality, and he was successful. Robin, at age 36 was a self proclaimed "D List Rockstar" touring the world putting on shows, when his doctor told him that he needed a massive lifestyle shift following a seizure. So he chose the only natural thing to do, he became a professional fighter, and eventually, one of the fight commentators in the world. . Robin's instagram account @RobinBlackMartialArts is where you can find his epic "1 minute breakdown" videos of some of the most beautiful violence you will ever see. When Robin's account @RobinBlackMMA was taken down for an accidental copyright infringement some of the most influential names in MMA stepped up and told the world to go follow his new account, that is how important his work is. . This is a podcast about self awareness, perseverance, and ambition. When you're going through the shit, instead of wallowing in it, find a garden to fertilize with it, this episode will teach you how. . You can find Robin at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTXp35WW-53vg66Y_IM952g . @RobinBlackMartialArts   If you love this podcast , please click HERE to leave a review. Thank you again for all of your trust, attention, and support.   Follow us on instagram at @ActiveLifeRx @DrSeanPastuch   @ActiveLifeProfessional

 If you didn’t know that you are a brand, this podcast might change your life. . Stu Brauer is the outspoken founder of WTF Gym Talk. That’s short for “What The Fuck Gym Talk”, so as you might guess, he’s not shy. . This is Stu’s second time on the show and on this episode we talk about how people should brand themselves, and how that’s different than a business brand. . We discuss failing in the gym business and playing the long game. . Stu is a force of nature. He is one of our favorite content creators and he is constantly bringing fresh, new, ideas to the market place. He is also doing what so few do, he’s executing on his ideas. . Learn from Stu at his brand new “Self Made Summit” selfmadesummit.com . Follow Stu at: @WtfGymTalk   If you love this podcast , please click HERE to leave a review. Thank you again for all of your trust, attention, and support.   Follow us on instagram at @ActiveLifeRx @DrSeanPastuch   @ActiveLifeProfessional

Guests: Ryan Cage, Bobby Weiler, PR Star CrossFit   People want more from their gym membership. . Especially in the case of “micro gyms” like CrossFit, the public perception is that membership is too expensive when an alternative is going for a run in the street for free. . CrossFit PR Star is an exception to that rule. With a loyal membership, and a robust personal training culture, CrossFit PR Star is charging more than most gyms, and overdelivering for its members. . In this podcast you will learn how gym owner Ryan Cage has empowered his staff to allow his coaches, like Bobby Weiler who is also in this interview, to quit his full time job as a SWAT Team member in Virginia to coach full time. . This is an important podcast for anyone who works in the fitness business or in a leadership position at their career. . Find More from CrossFit PR Star at: @CrossFitPRStar . Find more from Ryan Cage at: @neversleeveless . Find more from Bobby Weiler at: @coach_bobby_w If you love this podcast , please click HERE to leave a review. Thank you again for all of your trust, attention, and support.   Follow us on instagram at @ActiveLifeRx @DrSeanPastuch   @ActiveLifeProfessional