The Cult of Recreationalism

Rebecca Rouse joins Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! Rebecca is an Olympic weightlifter, tactical strength and conditioning coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Semper Stronger. In this episode they talk about Rebecca's journey into weightlifting from the world of gymnastics, the importance of tactical strength training for first responders, and the role of breath work in performance. Rebecca shares insights on her experiences in the United Grid League, the significance of recovery practices like cold plunges and saunas, and her philosophy on discipline and consistency in training. And as always, they end with rapid fire questions. It's another great episode. Give it a listen!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rebecca Rouse and Her Journey

03:04 The Transition from Gymnastics to Weightlifting

06:00 The Evolution of Tactical Strength and Conditioning

09:08 The Importance of Physical Training for First Responders

11:46 The Role of Semper Stronger Foundation

14:50 Breath Work and Its Impact on Performance

18:00 The Benefits of Cold Plunge and Sauna

20:49 The Shift from Individual to Team Sports

24:05 The Experience of Competing in Grid League

26:51 The Importance of Consistency in Training and Recovery

30:06 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights

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David Collturi joins Nahtan on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! David is a professional cliff diver, speaker, and performance coach. They discuss David's background and his journey into such a niche sport. He gets to travel all over the world to exotic locations to jump off of perfectly good cliffs. They discuss near death experiences in Switzerland, that "Fear is your friend," and the importance of not taking things for granted and living each day to the fullest. They also talk about how does a person transition to another professional career after cliff diving and steps David is taking to prepare for his future. As always there's rapid-ish fire questions at the end so make sure you stay tuned for that. Give it a listen!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

18:08 Transition to Professional Cliff Diving

25:53 Speaking and Sharing Experiences

27:43 Overcoming Fear and Performing Under Pressure

31:29 Differences Between Collegiate Diving and Professional Cliff Diving

35:10 Skiing, Snowboarding, and Paragliding

35:10 Living Each Day to the Fullest

36:08 Planning for Life After Athletics

41:19 The Importance of Coaching

45:11 The Role of Safety Divers in High Diving

47:30 The Purpose of the Chamois Towel

52:55 Favorite Quotes and Mantras

57:12 Finding Joy and Relaxation

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Derek Price joins Sean on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! Derek is a former Tight End in the NFL for the Detroit Lions. After his playing days, he went on to become a Dr. of Chiropractic, to CEO of 9-figure hospitals, to founding several orthopedic clinics. And thatps just on the professional side. He's an OG member of the Sealfit crew, he's an Ironman finisher, and his newest venture is The Faction Foundation. He and Sean go way back so there's a lot of good stuff in this one. Enjoy!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:56 Playing in the NFL and Challenges Faced

08:11 The Injury and Decision to Retire

13:54 Life After Football and Career Pivot

25:19 From the NFL to Chiropractic

30:28 Chiropractic Practice and Expansion

34:10 Endurance Sports and Pursuit of Challenges

39:37 Joining the Coaching Cadre at Seal Fit

55:49 The Power of Showing Up

56:45 The Importance of Community

57:39 Attitude and Effort: The Keys to Success

59:05 Embracing Change for Personal Growth

59:58 Coaching and Mentorship for Goal Achievement

01:01:22 Breaking Free from Average

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Logan Lisle joins Sean and Nathan on The Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! If you don't know Logan or unfamiliar with his DockTok comedy, but your friend that loves dad jokes definitely knows who he is. We've been lucky to work with and become friends with Logan over the past few months and we wanted to bring him on the podcast so you can get a glimpse of the man (and the mustache) behind the curtain. They talk about everything from Lake Tahoe, taxes, dad jokes, insuraning facial hair, and so much more. Make sure you stay tuned for the rapid fire questions at the end and enjoy the episode!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Qualifying Logan as the Guest

04:34 Logan's Life Beyond Dad Jokes

12:31 The Rise of Doc Talk on TikTok

19:36 The Role of Jesse in Doc Talk

24:18 Managing Multiple Ventures and Collaborations

31:35 Interactions with Celebrities

40:37 Dream Job and Favorite Sandwich

53:04 Relaxation Routine and Trusting God's Plan

56:25 Finding Logan Lisle on Social Media

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Greg Hammond joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! Greg works for Concept 2 which, if you're in the fitness space, you're very familiar with. They're know for the RowErgs, SkiErgs, and of course their BikeErgs. They talk about how he got started with the company , his love for endurance sports, weightlifting, action sports, you name it! They discuss rowing as an exercise and some of the methods it's been utilized by different groups such as @crossfit and other functional fitness activities. Greg is a "Vermont Guy" (whatever that means) so of course had and Sean talk about living and growing up in New England. But I'll stop telling you about it and let you experience it for yourself. Enjoy!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Greg Hammond

02:03 Greg's Journey with Concept2

06:42 Greg's Personal Sports and Introduction to CrossFit

15:13 Integration of Concept2 Rowers in CrossFit

19:21 Concept2's Role in Endurance Sports and Weightlifting

22:20 Evolution of the Concept2 Rower

24:15 The Benefits of Rowing

25:42 Concept2 Equipment in the Military and Adaptive Sports

28:22 Concept2's Presence in Action Sports, Motocross, and CrossFit

30:54 Popular Concept2 Challenges: Acid Bath and Holiday Challenge

36:29 The Potential for an Iron Man-Style Challenge

51:55 Jason Kalipa's Winning Strategy

53:41 Rowing a Half Marathon: Preparation and Endurance

01:04:48 The Mantra of 'Protect and Provide'

01:06:18 Greg's Interest in Jiu-Jitsu and Love for the Beach

01:08:46 The History of Concept2 and Refurbishing Rowing Machines

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Jimi Letchford joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism! Jimi is the President of GoRuck. Before that he worked for CrossFit and served as a Marine. He recounts stories of training Marines and leading soldiers into combat. We talked about all kinds of stuff from Blink-182 vs. Pantera, wrestling at the Naval Academy and how those skills transfer to both CrossFit and Jiu-jitsu, his post-military career, Hero Workouts and the purpose they serve, and of course we finish with some rapid fire questions. Jimi and Sean go way back, make sure to give it a listen and leave us a review!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Concert Experiences

05:34 Jimi's Background: Naval Academy and Marine Corps

25:26 The Marine Corps: Structure and Occupation

27:43 Transitioning from Active Duty to Reserves

30:38 The Early Years of CrossFit: Rapid Growth and Collaboration

36:18 GoRuck: Rucking and Brand Affinity

45:24 The Travis Manion Foundation: Honoring Fallen Heroes

54:34 Introduction and Connection with GoRuck

57:07 Protecting the Culture and Values of GoRuck

01:01:14 The Importance of Relationships and Affinity in Marketing

01:02:59 Preparing for Special Forces and Endurance Activities

01:04:45 The Importance of Faith and Family

01:06:57 The Impact of GoRuck Gear on Different Sports

01:12:20 Rapid Fire Questions

01:17:23 Promoting the CrossFit Games and GoRuck Events

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Jimi Letchford joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism! Jimi is the President of GoRuck. Before that he worked for CrossFit and served as a Marine. He recounts stories of training Marines and leading soldiers into combat. We talked about all kinds of stuff from Blink-182 vs. Pantera, wrestling at the Naval Academy and how those skills transfer to both CrossFit and Jiu-jitsu, his post-military career, Hero Workouts and the purpose they serve, and of course we finish with some rapid fire questions. Jimi and Sean go way back, make sure to give it a listen and leave us a review!

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction and Concert Experiences 

05:34 Jimi’s Background: Naval Academy and Marine Corps 

25:26 The Marine Corps: Structure and Occupation 

27:43 Transitioning from Active Duty to Reserves 

30:38 The Early Years of CrossFit: Rapid Growth and Collaboration 

36:18 GoRuck: Rucking and Brand Affinity 

45:24 The Travis Manion Foundation: Honoring Fallen Heroes 

54:34 Introduction and Connection with GoRuck 

57:07 Protecting the Culture and Values of GoRuck 

01:01:14 The Importance of Relationships and Affinity in Marketing 

01:02:59 Preparing for Special Forces and Endurance Activities 

01:04:45 The Importance of Faith and Family 

01:06:57 The Impact of GoRuck Gear on Different Sports 

01:12:20 Rapid Fire Questions 

01:17:23 Promoting the CrossFit Games and GoRuck Events 

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David Newman, CEO of Rx Smart Gear, joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Dave has created an amazing line of jump ropes and other products that are used by CrossFitters, boxers, general training, and of course the jump rope world. He reminisces about the origins of the company, his training and business sense before founding the company, and what it has grown into today. Everything from gymnastics coaching, to real estate sales, scuba diving, and of course jumping rope. Dave's passion is evident from the start. He loves this community and he loves creating things that help make other people fitter. Enjoy this episode! It's a great one!

Chapters

00:00 Pre-setup discussions

00:36 Introduction to Dave Newman and RX Smart Gear

07:13 Dave's Background in Gymnastics and Coaching

15:13 Transition to CrossFit and Starting RX Smart Gear

22:09 Focus on Jumping Rope and Double Unders

25:29 Motivation Through Shame and Humiliation

30:42 Creating a Better Jump Rope

35:03 The Parallel of Passion: Scuba Diving and Fitness

47:07 The Evolution of Jump Rope Equipment

50:30 Timing and Mechanics in Jump Rope

51:32 Jump Rope as a Foundational Skill in CrossFit

54:14 Personalization and Experimentation in Jump Rope

55:38 The Importance of Finding the Right Size Jump Rope

56:35 Knowing Your Size for Optimal Jump Rope Performance

57:49 The Standard Formula for Jump Rope Length

58:56 Improving Form and Performance with a Shorter Rope

01:01:43 The Growing Popularity of Jump Rope in Different Communities

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Travis Browne joins Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Travis is a retired mixed martial artist and his current venture is Browsey Acres along with his wife and partner Ronda Rousey. They talk about Wagyu beef and break down the difference between it and other types. They discuss the benefits of regenerative ranching and the importance of knowing where your food comes from. Travis talks about going after what you love but also the importance of enjoying the journey and not just focusing on catching up. They talk about thow to shop for groceries, the importance of hydration after binge drinking, and of course family. The rapid fire questions at the end lend a look into more of who Travis is and how he got to where he is today.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion on Hydration Sticks

03:41 Introducing Travis Browne and Browsey Acres

06:13 Travis Browne's Journey into Ranching

08:59 The Impact of Raising and Harvesting Their Own Meat

12:45 The Importance of Nutrition and Whole Foods

26:50 Finding Balance and Enjoying the Ride

29:33 Enjoying the Journey

31:29 Hands-On Approach to Running Browsey Acres

36:31 Regenerative Ranching at Browsey Acres

40:13 Exploring Subscription Boxes at Browsey Acres

45:00 The Power of Doing the Right Thing

47:35 Relaxation and Family Time

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Greg Scheinman joins Sean on the Cult of Recreationalism Podcast! Greg is the creator of The Midlife Male. It's a book, a newsletter, a podcast, a YouTube channel and he breaks it all down for us. Everything from the 6 F's to insights on topics such as health, fitness, relationships, and personal growth. He talks about the importance of consistency, discipline, and learning from others who have achieved success in various areas of life. He's had a crazy, cool career path and takes us from childhood to selling a company to Michael Eisner. It's a good one. Give it a listen!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Terry Blacks and the Cult of Recreationalism Podcast

04:45 Greg's Journey and the Midlife Mail

11:25 Embracing Change and Opportunity in Midlife

23:09 Consistency and Better Choices: The Path to Long-Term Success

27:24 Learning How to Make Changes: The Key to Personal Growth

29:13 Navigating the Challenges of Midlife with Grace and Gratitude

31:27 Finding Authenticity and Passion in Your Career

43:21 Aligning Personal Passion with Professional Expertise

57:36 The Energizing Power of Pursuing What You Enjoy

01:01:04 Being True to Oneself in Career Choices

01:03:53 Finding Passion and Purpose in Midlife

01:09:42 Balancing Work and Personal Interests

01:14:56 Maximizing Your Current Job

01:19:42 The Role of Faith, Hope, and Luck

01:22:36 Finding the Right Company and Job

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