The Ready State Podcast

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT, YA-CEP fascia expert, has 30 years of corrective movement expertise that forges links between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs, Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® are found at gyms, yoga studios, hospitals, athletic training facilities and corporations worldwide. Kelly and Jill have been friends and collaborators for over a decade. We get to learn about the evolution of her business and her thinking as well as hear about her new book, Body by Breath out winter 2023.If you’ve ever had to lay on a roller or ball and gut smash with us, that’s all Jill Miller. You’re welcome.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Kelly and Juliet are obsessed with sleep, and have optimized all aspects of their sleep hygiene - but travel and life can put a wrinkle in the best laid plans. They always take Magnesium before bed, but Momentous has made it even easier with the Momentous Sleep Pack. Each pack has Apigenin, L-Theanine, AND Magnesium L-Threonate. This is their go-to routine that Momentous created in partnership with Dr. Andrew Huberman, and it really levels up the Starrett's consistency. If you want to remove more barriers to adherence in your sleep routine with the Momentous Sleep Pack, go to thereadystate.com/momentous and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Sleepme. Sleepme’s thermoregulation devices have revolutionized the Starrett’s sleep for years. And now with the Dock Pro, Kelly is able to get as cold as he wants to fall asleep and stay asleep, but as morning approaches, he has set the Dock Pro to start warming up enabling him to wake up cozy and refreshed without an alarm clock. Head over to sleep.me/trs to learn more and save on the purchase of any new Cube, OOLER or Dock Pro Sleep System. There is an offer available exclusively for The Ready State Podcast listeners -- and only for a limited time! So take advantage of our exclusive discount and you too can wake up refreshed, everyday!

In this bonus episode, we sit down and chat about the Starrett's upcoming book, Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully. We introduce the book, go over how and why the project came about and who it is for. Spoiler: YOU! We are so excited about this book and can't wait for it to be released April 4, 2023. Stay tuned for more bonus episodes where we get even deeper into the content of the book.For more information about Built to Move or to pre-order, go to builttomove.com.

A self-proclaimed nerd who lifts heavy things, Layne has completed with honors both a BS in Biochemistry and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences. As an innovator in the fitness industry, Layne helped popularize flexible dieting and online nutrition coaching/contest prep. He has worked with countless clients and hundreds of competitors, many attaining pro status. Since moving away from online coaching Layne has written several books, developed the Carbon Diet nutritional coaching app, and created a number of certification courses. In 2016 Layne co-founded and launched the Biolayne Workout Builder subscription platform, and more recently, he launched Outwork Nutrition, an evidence-based supplement company.Layne has made it his mission in life to demystify nutrition research. He has become a trusted source of solid information for us and the entire staff of The Ready State.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Kelly is always chasing his daily protein target so his go-to snack is Icelandic yogurt with Momentous Grass-Fed Whey Protein Powder mixed in. Add a chopped apple and he has a delicious chocolate or vanilla protein bomb. Kelly especially loves this protein because it contains ProHydrolase, an enzyme blend that aids digestion and makes it way easier on your stomach. Go to thereadystate.com/momentous and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by ChiliSleep. Juliet is obsessed with her Sleepme weighted blanket. The problem with a traditional weighted blanket is that halfway through the night she wakes up and must throw it off because she is 1000º. The Sleepme weighted blanket is temperature controlled so Juliet can set it to the temperature she prefers and stay cool all night long. Which means her sleep quality, density, and quantity have all improved. Head over to sleep.me/trs to learn more and save on the purchase of any new Cube, OOLER or Dock Pro Sleep System. There is an offer available exclusively for The Ready State Podcast listeners -- and only for a limited time!

Luca Padua is a big wave surfer and all around stellar athlete. At 13, Luca was the youngest person to ever surf Mavericks, and has never looked back. We got to catch up with Luca about how he got into surfing, his off-season training regimen, big waves, and what it’s been like to live and train with Laird Hamilton for the last three years.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Here at The Ready State we are big proponents of bone crushing consistency. And that’s just what Momentous Collagen Shots help us maintain. We ALWAYS have at least a few shots in our bags and backpacks so we never forget to take them. No way you’re getting enough collagen in your diet, so check them out! Go to thereadystate.com/momentous and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by ChiliSleep. Science tells us that having a lower core body temperature helps us sleep better. Science also tells us that good sleep is critical for recovery, overall health, and just about everything in between. Head over to sleep.me/trs to learn more and save on the purchase of any new Cube, OOLER or Dock Pro Sleep System. There is an offer available exclusively for The Ready State Podcast listeners -- and only for a limited time!

Kyla Channell is a Degreed Nutritional Practitioner, specializing in elite athlete fueling for each unique sport and sex differences between athletes. She is the founder of Nutritional Revolution where she works 1:1 with clients providing nutrition plans tailored to each athlete's specific sport, body, training schedule and goals. There is so much confusion around nutrition in sport and nutrition in general, and you'll walk away from this conversation with a much better understanding of how and why you should fuel for performance (at any level).•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. The Starretts are the first to admit that they don't eat a lot of fish in their family, so they've come to think of fish oil supplements as a food. Thankfully, fish oil has come a long way since the giant Costco bottles of the 90s. Momentous Omega-3 has become the Starrett's daily fish oil supplement, delivering a potent 1600mg of EPA and DHA in a 1:1 ratio. Even their kids take it. To check it out, go to thereadystate.com/momentous and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by ChiliSleep. California just went through an extreme heat wave, and guess who doesn't have AC? Turns out, with the Dock Pro Sleep System, you don't need air conditioning. Sleepme's customizable, climate-controlled mattress pads keep your bed at the perfect temperature for deep sleep, so you can fall asleep and stay asleep. Head over to chilisleep.com/TRS to learn more and save on the purchase of any new Cube, OOLER or Dock Pro Sleep System. There is an offer available exclusively for The Ready State Podcast listeners -- and only for a limited time!

Dr. Brent Brookbush has been an impassioned human movement professional since 1998, and an impassioned educator since 2004. As the founder and CEO of the Brookbush Institute, Brent is on a mission to transform education by creating a subscription platform offering short evidence-based courses and certifications that are affordable, highly consumable, and widely accessible. Brent is also an expert in understanding and disseminating research and we spend a lot of time in this episode talking through "evidence-based practice" and understanding how to be better consumers of research.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Kelly, like many athletes, struggles to get enough protein in a day and supplements with a protein shake. If you are an athlete that likes to supplement with protein but your system can't handle whey protein, or you are vegan or vegetarian, try Momentous Plant-Based Protein. It is a 70:30 blend of pea and rice protein yielding a complete amino acid profile. To check it out, go to thereadystate.com/momentous and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by ChiliSleep. Kelly might be the hottest sleeper of all time. We're talking atomically hot and sweaty. When he ran into ChiliSleep at a conference, his life changed instantly. He's used every one of their products, the Cube, OOLER, and Dock Pro systems, which are all hydro-powered, temperature-controlled mattress toppers that fit over your existing mattress to provide your ideal sleep temperature. If you are struggling to improve your sleep quality, this is the missing piece. Head over to chilisleep.com/TRS to learn more and save on the purchase of any new Cube, OOLER or Dock Pro Sleep System. There is an offer available exclusively for The Ready State Podcast listeners -- and only for a limited time!

David Weck, the innovative mind behind the BOSU Balance Trainer and founder of WeckMethod, shares his journey in fitness. He discusses the creation of the BOSU and the exciting launch of the WeckDeck. David delves into the origins and benefits of rope flow training, highlighting its accessibility for all fitness levels. The conversation underscores the importance of functional movement and body mechanics for improving athletic performance. With a mission to make 'Every Step Stronger,' David inspires listeners to rethink their approach to fitness.

Perry Nickelston, DC, NKT, FMS, SFMA, is a Chiropractic Physician with primary focus on Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and trained from The American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical and trigger point soft tissue therapy. A member of the Board of Directors and Medical Staff Advisor for AIMLA (American Institute of Medical Laser Application). Dr. Perry teaches healthcare professionals all over the world how to successfully use Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy in alleviating pain. He is the Director of clinical protocols and training for LiteCure Medical Lasers specializing in Myofascial Laser treatments.Dr. Perry is an expert in movement assessment and diagnosis. Certified and trained as a Functional Movement Specialist (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment Specialist (SFMA). He uses programs designed to find your source of painful dysfunction and correct it so the site of pain improves. A regular columnist for Dynamic Chiropractic, Practice Insights, Chiropractic Economics, To Your Health Magazine, Advance Physical Therapy, PT on the Net, LiveStrong, StrengthCoach, and other industry publications for health and fitness.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. For Kelly, the very best part of Momentous Whey Protein is that it doesn't make him nauseous. For Juliet, it just tastes good! Kelly's current jam is to mix a scoop of protein into a coconut probiotic yogurt. Juliet's go-to is mixing Momentous Whey Protein with ice and water and she's all set for her post-workout nutrition. If you want to get in on the Starrett's protein game, go to thereadystate.com/momentous and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

Rory Mckernan is the Director of Business Development and Athlete representation at Mayhem Nation. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his athletes from his years working as a Media Director and on-camera personality for CrossFit and the Host of the CrossFit Games from 2010-2017. Rory is a father and husband and lives in Cookeville, TN.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Dr. Stacy Sims once told us to eat some protein within 30 mins of exercise and that it was particularly important for women. Juliet really took that to heart and religiously drinks a scoop of Momentous Whey Protein, a scoop of Momentous Collagen, and a scoop of Momentous Creatine right after working out. That combined with water has made a huge difference in how she feels post-workout. If you want to try Juliet's routine, go to thereadystate.com/momentous and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

Kenny Kane is a life-long performer and coach who is fueled by improving quality of life for people in principled ways. He bought CrossFit Los Angeles in 2014 with a vision to build a unified coaching team and the business to support it. The business rebranded in 2017 as Oak Park, a nod to the Kenny’s roots in Santa Rosa, CA as well as a symbolic transition to something evergreen. His dream has always been to create an environment where he can be a student and learn entirely new things from the people within it. As the Oak Park coaches and community continue to evolve, that dream becomes more of a reality.Kenny has an extraordinarily diverse background. He grew up in a family fitness business with a mother in the Swimming Hall of Fame and a father who was an officiant at the Olympics. At 15, he earned his Black Belt and began his coaching career as a martial arts instructor. Kenny attended UC Davis where he played soccer, ran track, and competed in triathlons. He then went on to teach physical education and drama in his hometown while training for the Olympic Trials. A career ending running injury pushed him to shift focus to stand-up comedy and private training. Kenny spent 14 years splitting time between training clients and touring the world. He performed standup and gave motivational talks while simultaneously transforming people as a coach. Kenny retired from performing in 2013 to do what he loves. He now dedicates all of his professional time to coaching and the business endeavors that support it.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, the largest supplier of nutritional support to college, pro-sports teams, and the military in the world. When we travel, the one supplement we bring along is Momentous Collagen. We can't control a lot when we travel, so we focus on walking a TON, like 15k-20k steps per day and getting collagen on board first thing in the morning. If you want to give our travel protocol a try, go to thereadystate.com/momentous and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.