Sets and Reps

On episode 42 I talked with one of my personal training clients Chris Griffin. For over 20 years, Chris has been studying and performing plant spirit medicine for clients seeking deep, spiritual healing. On his own journey for healing and enlightenment, he found that this practice aided him greatly not only with some physical imbalances in his body, but also his feelings of low self esteem and self value. He also described how we are all human, and being imbalanced is a huge part of that. I started this podcast so that I could practice consistency and pay daily attention to the goals I have set for my life, and part of that includes learning and imparting insights to you and the listener from others who have gone before us. I greatly enjoyed having this conversation and I’m sharing the pieces of it that I found held the most value. I’ve provided a lot of great resources below to learn more if there are parts of this podcast that you would like to explore further.

There are two goals of plant spirit medicine that we discussed in the beginning of our conversation and those are:

1. To find spiritual connection in the natural world

2. To help people that are in need.

The 12 pulses and the hand positions in 5 element chinese medicine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCvOOohW_Q

Who are the plant spirits that heal us?

https://plantspiritmedicine.org/heal/

What are the 5 elements?

https://www.healthline.com/health/mind-body/what-are-the-five-elements

https://www.thomsontcm.sg/articles/introduction-on-tcm-5-elements-theory/

Contact today’s guest if you want to learn more about him and his services:

Podcast with Chris’s teacher, Eliot Cowan: https://www.resources.soundstrue.com/podcast/plant-spirit-medicine/

More about Eliot Cowan:

https://plantspiritmedicine.org/training/teachers/

“Plant Spirit Medicine” by Eliot Cowan:

https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Spirit-Medicine-audiobook/dp/B07PQTXQDR/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=plant+spirit+medicine&qid=1639149236&sr=8-1

From: www.successstartswithin.com “Eli brings a proactive and applicable approach to mental training. He believes that repetition is the key to success and so it is no different when it comes to mental training. Eli’s philosophy is to make mental training a habit that becomes part of your daily routine. That is how he believes lasting change can be created.”

While an extensive athletic background is an indicator of who his message can reach, one of Eli’s primary goals is to make mental training something easy for anyone else too! He is a certified mental performance coach and a professional baseball player who just recently returned from playing in Belgium. His journey takes him full circle to this point in time where he is growing his 1-on-1 mental performance coaching business. This episode talks about facing difficulties in one stage of life, and then facing similar difficulties later on with a different mindset! We also talk about some of Eli’s best mental training tools you the listener can add to your toolbox! Below are more of the main takeaways:

Seeking Mental Health Help in Highschool

Mentorship Relationship

New Mindset, New Challenges

Courage despite fear

Mental Health in a Proactive manner

We’re not born with the ability to be healthy

Cognitive Restructuring

Developing Relationships in Sports

Listen to the end of the episode to go beyond with our guest about some of their goals for the future.

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Learn more about Eli: https://successstartswithin.com/about-me/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elistraw/

Cognitive Restructuring article: https://successstartswithin.com/cognitive-restructuring/

“Mental Toughness Blueprint”: https://successstartswithin.ck.page/

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The Sets and Reps “End of Year Content Announcement”: https://youtu.be/Zp3zga2atVY

Follow your host on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greg.gdanian/

Rowan Ainslie has been on skis since he was three years old. This season at 20 years he heads off as a professional alpine ski racer competing in slalom and giant slalom. He participated in 70 races last year, achieving the second highest number of race starts in the world for a skier in his ranking. His inspiration growing up was Bodie Miller, skier from New Hampshire. He loves the fast paced events going down the mountain and being able to take himself beyond just casual enjoyment. We talked about his interesting upbringing being able to ski everyday during early education. In addition we talked about the ins and outs of alpine ski racing and the team dynamics of a sport with only 4 athletes. We also discussed the most common types of injuries skiers can sustain as well as a smart way for a skier to train in the off-season.

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Follow your host Greg Gdanian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greg.gdanian/

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All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/setsandrepspod

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Jared Bull is a transformational executive coach and entrepreneur. After experiencing heavy combat twice in Afghanistan as a marine with a 50% casualty rate, he needed time to heal from inner wounds. He went on to work and continually work with other coaches, executives and entrepreneurs from around the world. He gives them inner tools and resources to bring their visions to life. Now his work has been featured across 5 different industries and within over 15 companies across 13 different countries. The part about this work that he enjoys the most is seeing the old parts of a person die as they begin to integrate their future self. This episode is a reminder that: If you are equipped with equal parts skillset and mindset, ANYTHING is on offer for your life.

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Here are some topics Jared discussed with me on Episode 39 of the Sets and Reps podcast:

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With a coach in your back corner, life moves forward with so much ease and grace.

Some key differences between a counselor and a coach.

Mindset and Skill Set

Getting Your Needs Met

Breaking Down Different Support Systems

Every Human Being was Born and Made to Be Successful

Drawing Boundaries in a Toxic Environment

Self Leader > “Lone Wolf”

A leader balances responsibility and a need for support

Anything Is On Offer Out in the World

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Here’s how to reach today’s guest:

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Free Class: https://jb798527.clickfunnels.com/optin1625341080129

Contact Info:

Jared Bull: https://transformationalcoaching.co

YouTube Channel: Transformational Coaching

610-505-5612

Speaker Reel: https://youtu.be/qzlpuGx2rJk

The purpose of today's solo episode of Sets and Reps is to review and promote an article I recently came across from drjohnrusin.com . This article was written by Lawrence Lee (CSCS, PPSC, FRCms). He owns Lee Physical Therapy and Wellness in NYC. This article was huge for me because it helps differentiate between working out, training, and general physical activity. Are you randomly entering the gym at various times without necessarily being mindful of your goals? Do you remember why you are there in the first place? Nobody should feel that this is attacking them personally, believe me, I've been tracking my sessions for the entire month so far just so that I can start to gauge a pattern and create a more structured program for my body and my goals. As a personal trainer, reading this article was humbling for me because it reminded me how important the decisions I make within my sessions are for both myself AND my clients. The difference between working out and TRAINING are the specific physical changes that can occur as your body and overall life improves. Please read this article below!

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Here is the article:  https://drjohnrusin.com/why-workouts-dont-work-for-health-longevity/

Read more about Dr. John and the Pain Free Performance Specialist Certification: https://drjohnrusin.com/about-us/

Follow the author Lawrence Lee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitpro_lawrencelee/

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Colin Cook is an athlete, a father, and the owner of Peak Recovery and Health services. His recovery and health center in Manchester for people who train hard and need to physically find reprieve, but for people who just want to feel better, sleep better or manage stress. He is also a coach who created Peak Triathlon Coaching. He was ranked #1 in his age group in the U.S. last year, and has competed in 15+ ironman competitions. At a time in life when he was overcoming addiction, becoming a triathlete was a way to physically and mentally push himself beyond. Now, through his coaching business he helps people find structure after ending a long athletic career, and through both businesses to find a balance between hard training and recovery.

Todays topics of conversation:

Why recovery is equally as deserving of attention as hard training

Services offered at his facility including cryotherapy, PBM, infrared sauna, float therapy

Thoughts on sleep

All about triathlons including a reasonable place to start, how to avoid injuries, and where you should focus your exercise sessions

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BOOK AN APPOINTMENT AT PEAK RECOVERY SERVICES: https://peakrecoveryandhealthcenter.com/

Learn more about Colin Cook's triathlon coaching business: https://peaktricoaching.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggdanian/?hl=en

https://linktr.ee/setsandrepspod

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I'm trying to be completely transparent on this one. It has been an off week but I am on the mend. 

In this episode I share a story and talk about what mechanisms have reduced my anxiety.

Follow my Instagram: @setsandrepspod

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Jake Kelfer’s project and passion is helping new entrepreneurs elevate their online business and make their dreams a reality with Elite Elevation Coaching. Jake is a 2x best selling author; I had the opportunity to read “Elevate Your Network” (pick up your free copy here: https://freebook.elevateyournetworkbook.com/two-step-order ). His newest book “The Elevated Entrepeneur” will be released on October 18th! Link to that will be below. Jake is also a high energy motivational speaker and the founder of the NBA professional combine. I can attest to how engaging of a speaker he is! Can't wait for you to listen to this one. 

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In this conversation on Sets & Reps the podcast, Jake helps us tackle uncertain life or business changes by focusing on the internal and external thoughts holding us back. He also defines the “ACE method”, a proven staple in his business to help his clients pursue success in their lives and businesses! In addition we talk about believing in your ability to solve problems for others, knowing when to re-evaluate your path, non-negotiable routines, side hustles and more!

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Read more about Jake at his website: https://www.jakekelfer.com/

Chop it up with Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakekelfer/

"The Elevated Entrepeneur" - October, 18th: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Elevated_Entrepreneur.html?id=YMWbzgEACAAJ

Now you are entering the field of neurotherapy/neurofeedback, so you can learn how to put in the reps with tip top brain activity on your side. So glad to have you here. This is Episode 34. Toby Pasman studies neuro-physiology (the brain and how it works). His passion is neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to re-wire it’s systems through all kinds of new experience as well as supplementation, nootropics or exercise. Toby has a master’s degree in psychology and he is board certified in neurofeedback. He's worked in many settings including mental health and substance abuse, but now he has moved to peak brain performance through his current business Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro (learn more at the link below). In this episode you will learn how you can greatly enhance your cognition with the tech that researchers and professionals like Toby use to harness neuroplasticity.

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On this episode: Toby talks about the importance of “brain training”, what neurotherapy is and a brief history of its use, who uses neurotherapy?, electrical stimulation of the brain versus the muscles, effects of aging on new brain cell production, study better with neurofeedback, how to keep your brain healthy and more!

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Toby Pasman found me on podcastguests.com (I highly suggest you give the page a visit if you are a show host looking for guests).

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Read more about my guest: www.roscoeswetsuitneuro.com

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Use code: SETS21 to receive 15% off your first neural-health coaching session. Take a deep dive with Toby and receive coaching if you want to learn about nutrition, supplementation, exercise and nootropics.

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Dr. Chris Leib is the “movement professional”: http://www.movementprofessional.com/. For the past 10+ years he has been in hot pursuit of learning about movement and making sure other people can use movement to not just survive longer but actually live longer. His book Longevity through Movement presents information that both the health wellness professional and the everyday active person can consume. On episode 33 he  discusses the movement continuum and how any two people, regardless of fitness level, can perform some version of the same movement. We also talk about how writing a book can create endless content opportunities, movements to make you live longer, an ideal physical therapy model, posture beyond just “good and bad”, and more!

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Follow Chris on IG: https://www.instagram.com/movementprof/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrChrisLeibMovementProfessional/videos

Pick up a copy of Longevity Through Movement: https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Through-Movement/dp/B0861KQ7VC/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=longevity+through+movement&qid=1632414685&sr=8-2

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New episodes Wednesdays or Fridays

Weekly Podcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqd9Ec-wBXEjvtNLAIAwFWA

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