Life Well Dunn Podcast

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast!

Tara Miller, a psychotherapist out of British Columbia, Canada, joins Brian to talk about all things nervous system, therapy, and how we can develop and expand our minds to become better, both in health and in performance.

Tara has a more unique way or working with her clients. Traditional therapy practices coach people into reliving their traumas. Although Tara gets you there, she finds it much more effective to treat your nervous system, and not necessarily reliving deep traumas through a practice called self-regulation therapy (SRT).

Check this episode out, see how it jives with your beliefs. If you are a practicing therapist, have been or are in therapy, or even thinking about getting a therapist, listen to this and find out what might be best for you!

You can find Tara on her website, taradawnmiller.com as well as on Instagram @tarashrink.

You can find Brian on Instagram @lifewelldunn.

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Welcome back! Cam Brown, owner of CrossFit HCS in Ferndale, Michigan joins me today. Cam joins me to talk about the current state of America, on the heels of the murder of George Floyd. Cam, a black man, give his experiences, and allows me to ask questions to become more educated about where the system the people are coming up short on the topic of racism and equality. Cam does an amazing job of educating me from his experience, and allowing me to ask questions to clear up some of my confusion. This is all a gift and a curse. We can all do better. Right now, in this country, and the world, we need to do a better job of creating love and support, rather than hate and segregation. It's always frustrating when you record podcasts, a lot of times, the best conversations happen when you're not recording. The good news it, this is a start. There's so much more to talk about, to ask about, to evolve with, but this is a start. It's not all inclusive, but it's a step in the right direction. My, and Cam's goal, was to show how easily we can have a conversation about difficult topics, and both walk away with a better understanding of other's experiences, beliefs, and wants. Check this out, and let me know what you think! Hit up Cam on instagram @evil_cam or his gym, @crossfit_hcs I can always be reached on IG @lifewelldunn Be kind to one another. Change starts with you.

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Christopher Bean is my guest on the podcast today to discuss all things mental health, body dysmorphia, life and death, and his journey from too big to too small and how he improved that relationship. One thing for sure, when you have lost 200 pounds, yes, LOST 200 pounds, Christopher is an expert through his own experience on how these things affect life.

We talk about what it means to be a great coach, and where the passion comes from, and how to interact with those that maybe entering the gym for the first time!

Be sure to listen to this episode and reflect on how we treat each other and ourselves.

You can find Christopher on Instagram @sasquatchbean and myself, Brian, @lifewelldunn

And as always, thanks for listening. It would be greatly appreciated if you could subscribe, rate, and leave a comment!

Cheers,

Brian

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On this episode, Brian is joined by the Director of Performance Science and Reconditioning with the New Jersey Devils.

The boys get to rapping about training seasons, Devan's path from youth hockey player to college coach and now the pros, struggles and opportunities, and Devan's co-authored book,"Intent: A practical approach to applied sport science for athletic development."

If you are interested in knowing about the day to day operations of a pro hockey player, their performance team, or what opportunities there are in pro sports for strength and conditioning related careers, this episode is for you.

You can find Devan on Instagram @dmcconnell29 and Brian @lifewelldunn

Feel free to reach out to either of them!

Enjoy the episode!

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast!

Today's guest is fellow strength and conditioning coach, Aj Pickul. Aj has quite the background, ranging from wrestling, retail, and now in strength and conditioning.

I am incredibly grateful to Aj, as well as the entire Tenacity Fitness family, for welcoming me and Morgan into their facility, and trusting me from day one to do a good job.

Aj inspires me with his work ethic, but his ability to keep the child-like energy around! He's always up to something that makes everyone laugh.

Aj is a dedicated self-learned, always seeking ways to improve, and works with a wide variety of populations.

In this episode, we talk about what the basics mean for a client, as well as a coach, and even talk about whether a hot dog is a sandwich!

You don't want to miss this episode!

You can find Aj on Instagram @aj_pickul where you can rely on him posting movement ideas, and battling the bullcrap in the fitness world!

Please be sure to hit me up on Instagram @lifewelldunn as well as rate, like, subscribe and comment on iTunes!

Cheers,

Brian

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn podcast!

It's been a hot minute since the last episode, with so many new life changes for me!

I am super jacked up to welcome you all back with my guest, Dr. Matt Zanis. Dr. Zanis is a physical therapist in the Phoenix, Arizona area. With a 10 mile long resume, he may be best summed up as a connector of all things movement and life optimization. His work is currently focused on foot health and how it affects all of our movement, as well as developing self-awareness, relationships, and overall being a good human being. He works with many populations, from the US Olympic Shooting team, to joe-schmo's like myself.

Give this episode a listen, rate, share, and subscribe on iTunes or any other platform.

Dr. Zanis can be found on instagram @rootedinmvmnt. He'd love to hear from you!

While you're there, hit me up @lifewelldunn and let me know what's going on, and if there are any guests or topics you might like covered!

Cheers,

Brian

"There are things that scare us that we still want to do, and those are the tests in life. Those are the things we need to seek out and do. Because if you're excited to do something that scares you, that's a test. And I think in order to be successful at it, most things that are scary and hard usually take a while to get."-- John Allen

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast.

On this episode, I am joined by retired Navy SEAL, John Allen.

Not only has John served and protected the USA as one of the most elite, he has also founded his company, Elite Meet, which helps connect Special Operations Forces and fighter pilots with top professionals.

The transition from military life, let alone being a SEAL, to civilian life is incredibly difficult, as John describes. We talked about the similarities between professional athlete's and our military and the difficulties that show up at the end of their careers. In a sense, there is a loss of identity that must be dealt with and understood.

John takes us through what it means to be a Navy SEAL, how he came to wanting to become a SEAL, the mindset, challenges, and the growth that took place throughout the long journey, and how we can apply this to any fears and dreams that we might have, no matter what it might be.

John is one of the most motivating humans I have ever had the opportunity to speak with. His message doesn't apply strictly to the military life. It is applicable to any challenge or fear you are faced with.

Be sure to check out this podcast on iTunes, review, rate and subscribe!

And, be sure to follow John on social media:

Instagram:

@johnballen418

@elite_meet

and check out the website, elitemeet.us

You can donate, sponsor, or even contact them to see how you might be able to assist in bringing this company to life.

Thank you John, and all service men and women, for your sacrifice and service in an effort to protect our freedom.

Thanks for listening!

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Welcome back to the 32nd episode of Life Well Dunn!

Back on the podcast is my good friend Rudy from Zen Teachings (zenteachings.com).

Today we deep dive into relationships, self-awareness and attachment. We visit these topics through the vehicle of things like martial arts, sports, meditation, and the gym.

All things in life are the same, but they can take on different labels or look different. But, there are lessons, both good and bad to be taken from each experience.

So, ask yourself, who am I? What is MY purpose? What am I afraid of?

And then ask yourself why you haven't listened to this episode yet!

As always, thanks for tuning in. I would be so grateful if you could go over to iTunes and rate/subscribe to the podcast!

Visit Rudy on social media-- @zen.teachings or head over to his website, zenteachings.com

If you are looking for fitness related help, head over to lifewelldunn.com and send me a message about what you need help with, or stop by instagram (@lifewelldunn) and slide into those DMs!

be great.

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast!

I am grateful and excited to have you here! My guest on this episode is a guy I met a few months back. The way he carried himself regardless of the situation we found ourselves in stuck out to me and I knew I had to chat with him in the future. So, here we are...

Darren is from Pocatello, Idaho. He has been in the strength and conditioning world for nearly 10 years and an athlete long before his coaching career began. He is a great reference of knowledge, but more importantly, we dive into the real make up of coaching--Connection.

We take some time to reflect on our time at the Power Athlete Block One Test, and what a great experience that was. We also dive down the rabbit hole that is nutrition and meat, and how to work with clients and athletes to buy in.

Darren is an incredibly smart guy. He has a ton of experience, and best of all, he's willing to share it. He is one of the few in the strength and conditioning industry that wants to share, learn, and grow with other coaches to improve the health and performance of his clients and athletes.

Check out Darren on social media @hansenathletics or visit his website hansenathletics.com

As always, thanks for tuning in! It would be awesome if you would stop by iTunes and rate and leave a comment!

Visit lifewelldunn.com for virtual training opportunities, or check out social media, @lifewelldunn

Be Great!

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast!

Before diving into today’s guest, there’s a major announcement!

The website is officially launched!! Check out lifewelldunn.com for a one stop shop of podcast, Youtube, Blog posts, and of course, your opportunity to train virtually or in person with me!

Okay…back to the podcast!

On the 30th episode, I’m joined by a college friend, Mary Ochsner. Mary is married to a college teammate of mine and is simply living her best life. She is the type of person that lights up a room and makes you feel like you have the abilities to do anything that you dream of doing. She is such a positive, cheerful, and beautiful woman doing amazing things for the world.

Mary found yoga not that long ago, but quickly realized that she absolutely loved it. She claims it was her “glass of wine at the end of the night.” She loves it so much, she became an instructor and has since quit her job and become full time with instructing and developing her presence on social media. Side note, she makes the best tutorials for those of us that are new to the yoga game! She is so incredibly uplifting and easy to talk to.

Mary and I rap about how she got to the point she is right now, and how challenging it has and continues to be, despite her love for what she’s doing. We also dive into the importance of your partner’s support when making these difficult changes and decisions. Mary is a mindset beast and will definitely challenge you to think about what it is you love most about life and make you question why you aren’t pursuing that passion as your livelihood. We dive into how related her current situation is to what she thought she’d become as a child, and how the picture doesn’t always match, but she’s in the same area.

Definitely check out this episode! There are so many motivating topics and tidbits to apply to your day. If you’re struggling to make a change, give it a listen and try to tell me you aren’t uplifted and motivated by Mary!

You can find Mary on Instagram, @maryochsner and be on the lookout for her new App that is soon to be coming out!

As always, thank you for tuning in. It is greatly appreciated. I would be even more grateful if you would head over to iTunes and hit the 5-star rating and leave a comment! It helps us reach a larger audience!

And, check out the new website! Lifewelldunn.com and be sure to shoot me a message on Instagram, @lifewelldunn

Cheers!