Kinsei-Do Corner - the Functional Fitness podcast with Coach Jo

Hello and welcome back to the Kinsei-Do Corner podcast. It’s been quite a while since the last episode was released, but I think what’s to come will have been worth the wait!

In this episode, the tables are turned, and I am in the guest seat. The conversation you are about to hear was recorded on the Masala Chai podcast, hosted by Adrin Manohar, and he was kind enough to send the audio file to me so I could share it with you, my dear Kinsei-Do Corner listeners.

Adrin’s a sharp young fellow with a keen interest in health, wellbeing and optimising your lifestyle for high performance, so it was a real pleasure for me to chat about a whole spectrum of topics from managing your blood glucose for optimal alertness, the benefits of mid day naps and the power of sleep in general.

If you’re a regular listener of my podcast, I’m sure you’ll enjoy this episode, so without further ado, here is my conversation with Adrin!

Welcome to episode 54 of Kinsei-Do Corner, the first episode of the year 2024. I’ve been on a bit of a longer break than I had initially planned, but I dare to say it’s been worth the wait.

In this episode I speak to leadership and performance coach Ben Clayton Jolly, who is from the UK but lives in Austria, where he runs his own coaching company called Inspiring Performance. Ben has a masters degree in psychological coaching and has been coaching leaders for over 3 decades, so he’s an absolute treasure chest of knowledge and experience when it comes to human performance, and a pure joy to talk to.

Like mine, Ben’s approach to performance coaching is a very holistic one, in which we don’t only want to help a client in their current life situation, but set them up for health, happiness and high performance in the long term. That means sustainable habits and routines that enable you to live better for longer, not just quick fixes to achieve a certain short term goal today. And so, as we emailed back and forth, the topic of longevity, living a healthy and high performing life versus just a long life, emerged.

In the following conversation, Ben and I discuss what all of us should know and do to maximise our chances of living a healthy life into our 8th or 9th decade or even beyond. Many of modern life’s conveniences actually conspire against us and against our basic biology, but with a bit of conscious thought and effort, we can course correct the ship and put us back on the path towards better health and wellbeing.

Ben’s a ferocious reader and student of the game, so at times in our conversation you may find us going down one rabbit hole or the other, but I promise that by the end of the episode, we bring it right back to simple, actionable and highly valuable tips that you can - and should - implement in your life right now. Not in 5 years, not in 10 years, not when you are 50 or 60 or 70, but right now.

So let’s get to it!

Welcome to episode 53 of Kinsei-Do Corner, your health and performance podcast!

In this episode, I welcome back Coach Matt P as my guest. You can revisit our first conversation in episode 31 to learn more about his background and impressive story. Today, we delve both wide and deep into the fascinating world of mobility coaching.

Since Matt's last appearance on the show, he and his team of mobility masterminds at Primal Mobility have successfully created, tested, and launched the Primal Mobility coaching certification (PMC). As I am a proud graduate of its inaugural batch, we discuss the lessons we've learned throughout this highly complex but extremely enriching project.

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I dare say that regardless of the kind of project you might be working on or thinking of taking on—whether at work, in your side hustle, or in your personal life—there are a ton of valuable takeaways for you in this conversation!

Welcome to a episode 52 of the Kinsei-Do Corner Podcast! I'm your host, Jo, and in this episode, I'm joined by a familiar face, my friend and former colleague, Chris. You may remember him from our days of co-hosting the BSJ Podcast, but today, we're diving into a different aspect of our journey together.

Recently, Chris became a coaching client in my brand-new 8-week coaching program, which is specifically designed to help busy gentlemen over 35 prioritize their health and wellness. Throughout this program, Chris learned invaluable skills in nutrition and lifestyle, and he gained a fresh perspective on how to make simple yet powerful tweaks in his diet that have transformed how he feels and performs.

In this episode, Chris shares his personal experiences and insights from his coaching journey. He explains why he believes that everyone, at least once in their life, should work with a coach to acquire these essential skills and insights. You won't want to miss this engaging conversation that highlights the importance of investing in your well-being and making informed decisions that can positively impact your life.

Join us as Chris and I delve into the transformative power of coaching in the pursuit of a healthier and more fulfilling life. Whether you're looking to kickstart your wellness journey or simply curious about the benefits of coaching, this episode has something for you. Tune in and get inspired to take that step toward a healthier, happier you!

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Kinsei-Do Corner podcast after the summer break.

I'm your host, Jo, and today we have the one and only Coach Ryan on the show.

Coach Ryan is no stranger to the world of fitness and coaching - and certainly not to this podcast! -, and he's here to share an incredible success story that has taken the online fitness world by storm. Not just one, but two remarkable gentlemen, under Coach Ryan's guidance, shed over 10 kilograms each in just 8 weeks through a customized online coaching program.

In this episode, we'll dive deep into the secrets behind this astounding achievement. We'll unravel the journey these two individuals undertook, exploring the habits, routines, and valuable lessons they learned along the way. And the best part? These are lessons anyone can apply to their own lives, regardless of their fitness goals.

If you're looking for that extra dose of motivation, insight, and practical takeaways to kickstart your own transformation journey, then you're in for a treat. Let’s roll!

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Kinseido Corner Podcast! I'm your host, Jo, and today I have a very special guest joining us all the way from the United States, Dr. Paul Kolodzik!

Dr. Paul is not only an esteemed emergency doctor but also the author of the groundbreaking book, "The Continuous Glucose Monitoring Revolution." Today, we'll dive deep into how Dr. Paul has helped thousands of patients utilize CGMs to transform their lives. Through his expertise, he has empowered individuals to shed unwanted pounds and prevent or reverse a multitude of metabolic diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, prediabetes, GERD, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, and many others.

On this show, I am passionate about providing practical tips and knowledge to help you live your healthiest, happiest, and highest performing life. Dr. Paul's invaluable advice and wealth of experience are sure to guide us toward achieving that goal.

So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and get ready to embark on this journey with us as we uncover the wonders of continuous glucose monitoring and explore how it can revolutionize your well-being.

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Kinsei-Do Corner health and fitness podcast. I’m your host, Jo, and on this show I sit down with athletes, coaches and fitness enthusiasts from Jakarta and beyond, and we talk about all things health and fitness.

On today’s episode, for the second time already this year, I venture into the Indonesian film industry and speak with the highly versatile and prolific Verdi Solaiman, who has been on more than 80 films and TV shows in a career that’s coming up to two decades. He’s been on everything from horror films to romantic comedies and big budget action blockbusters, and in this episode, we dive deep into what it’s like to be an actor and to prepare, both physically and mentally, for challenging roles and even more challenging movie set conditions!

If you listened to my recent episode with Indonesian film producer and director Sean Monteiro, you will already have a bit of an idea of what the guys and ladies working on sets have to go through and endure, but hearing the first hand account from an industry veteran like Verdi takes it to yet another level.

Whether you’re a fan of Verdi or dreaming of a career in the movie business - as I admittedly did in my teenage years! - I’m sure you’ll gain a whole new level of respect for the work ethic, dedication and commitment that actors, actresses and film crews put in to bring you the best entertainment possible.

So without further ado, please enjoy my conversation with the incredible Verdi Solaiman!

Hi, welcome to Kinsei-Do Corner! I'm your host, Jo, and on this show, I normally sit down with athletes, coaches and fitness enthusiasts from Jakarta and beyond, and we talk about all things health and fitness.

But today’s episode is a little different.

In this mini-episode, I am reading out a health and performance tip that I first shared in the inaugural edition of my email newsletter, the Kinsei-Do Fitness Nuggets. Every month, I share an actionable health and performance tip that you can implement to live your healthiest, happiest and highest performing life.

If you often find yourself waking up on Monday morning feeling even more tired than you did on Friday, and thinking you'd need another two nights' of sleep to recover from the weekend, then there's a high chance you're suffering from 'Social Jetlag'. Luckily for you, there are ways to combat this phenomenon, and I share them in this super short and immediately actionable episode.

Ready? Here we go….

Welcome to Kinsei-Do Corner. I’m your host, Jo, and on this show I sit down with athletes, coaches and fitness enthusiasts from Jakarta and beyond, and we talk about all things health and fitness.

On today’s episode I had the pleasure of catching up with my old friend, former room mate and client, Gio, to talk about the Performance Coaching journey we took together in early 2022, and how this has positively impacted and continues to impact his life ever since.

I essentially became a Performance Coach - as opposed to “just” an online trainer - via the certification program from one of the leading coaching companies in the world, Hintsa Performance, and one key part of this very rigorous program was working through Hintsa’s entire Circle of Better Life coaching methodology with a real practical client for 5 months. Gio was this client, and through the work we did together, I became a better coach, and Gio - as you will learn in this episode - developed and refined the systems, habits and routines that allow him to lead his best life.

So, if you ever wondered how coaching works, what a coach does and whether you too could benefit from working with one, you’ll find all the answers in this fantastic conversation with Gio!

Welcome to Kinsei-Do Corner. I’m your host, Jo, and on this show I sit down with athletes, coaches and fitness enthusiasts from Jakarta and beyond, and we talk about all things health and fitness.

On this episode I sat down with film director and content producer Sean Monteiro, who is not just a master of his craft, but also an incredibly wise, funny and all around awesome dude, and we went to town on a whole host of topics and stories!

Sean, who is half Australian, half Indonesian, and an alumnus of the British School Jakarta (where I work), grew up playing tons of different sports, from football (both Aussie Football as well as regular) to badminton, and continues to be active and try a variety of activities up until now. We touch on the physical and mental benefits of keeping fit and in shape, especially in a job and an industry as demanding as the film industry, where long hours and even working through nights on end are common.

In the second half of our wide ranging conversation, we explore why actors and actresses nowadays, especially in certain types of films, are so incredibly fit, and what it takes to achieve such physiques. From Hugh Jackman to Gal Gadot, we’ve all seen the results of their hard work on screen and in magazines, but to hear the inside take from someone in the industry is exceptionally fascinating.