The Cult of Recreationalism

Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler join Nathan and they plan out the ideal way to start training and break it down generally what to do as you enter different eras or decades of your life. They cover tons of topics from coaching coffee, owning gyms during the pandemic, pushing boundaries as you age, taking calculated risks, and the importance of failing. You'll laugh, you hopefully won't cry, maybe you'll get hungry. Who knows where the conversation will go? Guess you'll have to watch to find out.   Chapters  00:00 Introductions and Coffee Nicknames  03:51 Coffee as a Coaching Companion  09:38 Get With The Programming: Connecting Through Podcasting  14:22 Starting a Podcast: Overcoming Doubts and Building a Community  37:00 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity  48:24 Maintaining Movement Quality as Athletes Age  54:21 Prioritizing Routines, Nutrition, and Recovery  01:03:43 Maintaining Muscle Tone and Functionality as You Age  01:08:58 The Potential Impact of CrossFit on Aging and Health    Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com   Follow us at:  instagram.com/bubsnaturals facebook.com/bubsnaturals instagram.com/natebehavior    Follow Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham at:  instagram.com/getwiththeprogramming  instagram.com/chase_ingraham  instagram.com/billgrundler    Intro Music: Stock Media provided by eitanepsteinmusic / Pond5    coffee, routines, podcast, programming, CrossFit, training methods, age groups, foundation, movement patterns, technique, young athletes, pushing boundaries, calculated risks, maintaining mechanics, consistency, challenge, failure, trust, competitive, masters athletes, systems, routines, nutrition, recovery, mobility, muscle tone, bone density, aging, health, wellness, CrossFit

Margaux Alvarez joins Nathan to discuss her experiences in various sports and how they have shaped her as an athlete. She talks about her background in activities such as ballet, taekwondo, horseback riding, golf, volleyball, and outrigger canoe paddling. They cover topics such as the importance of mental training and discipline in sports, her unique journey to where she is today, wine making, coaching, GoRuck shoes, Power Monkey Camp, which sandwich is best, survival skills, and so much more. Give a listen and you’ll see how Margaux’s passion for her work has led her to where she is today.   00:00 Introduction and Background  02:28 Transition from CrossFit to Tactical Games  05:25 The CrossFit Games and Tactical Games  08:29 Path to CrossFit Games  11:19 Multi-Sport Background  14:24 Introduction to Outrigger Canoe Paddling  22:33 Love for Challenging Workouts  23:53 Introduction and Background  24:45 Discovering CrossFit and Volunteering at the Games  26:11 Regional Competitions and Moving to Texas  28:23 Transition to Online Coaching and Time Management  31:48 Childhood Aspirations and Philosophy on Training  34:52 Balancing Winemaking and Training  38:34 Joining Power Monkey Camp as a Coach  42:47 Power Monkey Camp Experience  46:19 GoRuck Games Competition  50:58 Ramping Up Training and Mental Preparedness  51:28 Functional PT Tests and Unknown Challenges  51:54 Handling the Unknown and Pushing Through Fatigue  52:23 Challenges and Growth in Unfamiliar Environments  53:19 Training for Active Shooter Situations  53:48 Expanding Beyond Fitness in Training  54:15 Connecting with the Community and Grappling  54:45 Pushing Mental Fortitude in Night Swimming  55:15 Goals for the Future: Wine Production and Training Programs  55:33 The Versatility of GORUCK Shoes and Backpacks  55:55 The Benefits of Rucking and Adding External Load  56:45 The Importance of Functional Training and Shoe Comfort  57:16 Future Goals: Women's Retreats and Empowering Others  57:34 Navigating Social Media and Impersonation Accounts  58:34 The Impact of Impersonation Accounts on Businesses  58:57 The Science and Benefits of Rucking  59:27 The Comfort Crisis and Engaging the Core  59:37 The Joy of Sandwiches and Unique Combinations  01:04:46 Managing Multiple Instagram Accounts  01:05:31 Dealing with Impersonation Accounts and Online Security  01:09:01 The Love for String Cheese and Dog Reactions  01:12:47 The Joy of Meatball Subs and Favorite Sandwiches  01:14:35 The Love for Cheese and Brie Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches  01:15:51 Contacting Margaux Alvarez for Training and Coaching    Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com   Follow us at:  instagram.com/bubsnaturals  facebook.com/bubsnaturals  instagram.com/natebehavior    Follow Margaux Alvarez at:  instagram.com/321gaux  instagram.com/celestebyma  instagram.com/mcawine  instagram.com/entropythegolden    Intro Music: Stock Media provided by eitanepsteinmusic / Pond5

Jason Khalipa joins Nathan to discuss his passion for fitness and his journey from traditional gym workouts to CrossFit and Jiu-Jitsu. He emphasizes the importance of staying fit and healthy to live a long and active life. They highlights the benefits of exploring different fitness disciplines and how they can enhance overall physical and mental well-being. They talk the need to be able to run, jump, climb, and lift as a baseline for protection. Khalipa also talks about the idea of providing for his family, which means never allowing fitness to inhibit his ability to do activities with his kids. He shares three different programs that focus on acting the part, looking the part, and never getting to zero.   00:00 Introduction and Background  01:10 Jason's Accomplishments and Podcasts  03:07 The Importance of Martial Arts  04:32 Jason's Martial Arts Background  05:26 Benefits of Martial Arts in CrossFit  06:14 The Beauty of Jiu-Jitsu  07:01 The Flow and Focus of Jiu-Jitsu  09:08 Balancing Training and Coaching  10:02 The Endless Learning in Jiu-Jitsu  11:03 The Mind-Body Connection in Jiu-Jitsu  12:07 Jason's Training Balance  13:48 The Train Hard App and Fitness Goals  16:06 Shifting Priorities and Focus  19:20 Approaching Workouts and Goals 20:25 Jason's Daily Routine  21:05 Jason's Role with NC Fit  21:15 Introduction and Overview of NC Fit  21:57 Programming and Session Plans for NC Fit  22:56 Evolution of Roles and Responsibilities  23:58 Delegating Tasks and Focusing on the Business  26:00 Making Decisions and Avoiding Regrets  27:08 Overcoming Challenges and Money Problems  28:02 Learning from Past Mistakes  29:20 Implementing Changes in the Gym  30:09 Trusting Your Gut and Making Decisions  31:37 Transitioning to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Tactical Games  32:41 The Appeal of Tactical Games  34:24 Favorite CrossFit Games Event  35:19 Biceps Battle: Jason Khalipa vs. Dan Bailey  36:08 Closing Remarks    Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com   Follow us at:  instagram.com/bubsnaturals  facebook.com/bubsnaturals  instagram.com/natebehavior    Follow Jason Khalipa at:  instagram.com/jasonkhalipa  instagram.com/trainhard.fit  instagram.com/nc.fit  www.th.fit  www.nc.fit   Intro Music: Stock Media provided by eitanepsteinmusic / Pond5

Chris Spealler, a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete and owner of Park City Fit in Park City, Utah joins Sean on the podcast. They discuss Chris' background in sports, including his experience in wrestling and how it shaped his work ethic, the early days of CrossFit and its rapid growth in popularity, fitness for outdoor activities and longevity, and the importance of fitness as part of one's lifestyle and finding activities that bring joy and fulfillment. It’s a great conversation with one of the best in the biz. Give it a listen and find out for yourself!   00:00 Introduction and Background  01:37 Opening a New Facility  03:00 Connecting with Ken Block  04:03 Involvement with Pivot  06:00 The Importance of Outdoor Activities  08:08 Growing Up in Pennsylvania  09:19 Discovering Wrestling  12:50 Collegiate Wrestling Career  23:10 The Early Days of CrossFit  25:13 Competing in CrossFit  28:12 The Growth of CrossFit 33:33 Transitioning from Competing to Family and Gym Focus  35:48 Training for Longevity and Outdoor Adventures  42:41 Programming for Long-Term Fitness  50:19 Bridging the Gap in Fitness  53:26 Give Yourself Permission to Explore    Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com   Follow us at:  instagram.com/bubsnaturals  facebook.com/bubsnaturals  instagram.com/slakeo    Follow Chris Spealler at:  instagram.com/cspealler  instagram.com/parkcityfit  www.parkcityfit.com   Intro Music: Stock Media provided by eitanepsteinmusic / Pond5

In this episode, Sean Lake, Johnna Ward, and Nathan Morris discuss the origins of BUBS Naturals and how it was inspired by Glen 'Bub' Doherty. They talk about Glen's larger-than-life personality and how he motivated and inspired those around him. Sean shares how he started taking collagen and experienced its benefits, which led to the idea of starting a company. They discuss the early days of BUBS Naturals, from working out of Sean's kitchen to setting up shop in TJ's garage. The first products they developed were collagen and MCT oil powder. In this episode, Sean Lake shares the story of how Bubs Naturals started and the journey it has taken since 2017. The conversation covers topics such as launching collagen and MCT oil powder, testing and selecting the best collagen brand, finding a supplier in Peabody, Massachusetts, and the role of Glenn in the company. Sean also discusses starting the company with limited funds, obtaining third-party accreditations, expanding the product line, and future plans for BUBS Naturals.   00:00 Introduction and Surprise  02:52 The Inspiration Behind Bubs Naturals  07:06 Starting Bubs Naturals in Sean's Kitchen  22:48 The First Products: Collagen and MCT Oil Powder  23:18 Introduction and Background  24:03 Launching Collagen and MCT Oil Powder  26:20 Testing and Selecting the Best Collagen Brand  30:10 Finding a Supplier in Peabody, Massachusetts  33:12 Glenn as the North Star of the Company  36:00 Starting the Company with Limited Funds  38:02 Third-Party Accreditations: NSF and Whole30  43:39 Expanding the Product Line  49:43 Future Plans for Bubs Naturals  50:08 Closing Remarks    Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com   Follow us at:  instagram.com/bubsnaturals  facebook.com/bubsnaturals  instagram.com/slakeo  instagram.com/jajohnna  instagram.com/natebehavior    Intro Music: Stock Media provided by eitanepsteinmusic / Pond5

In this episode of the Cult of Recreationalism podcast where we dive into the roots of BUBS Naturals namesake Glen Doherty. From Glen's journey as a working at a ski resort, to Navy SEAL, to Benghazi Sean shares the ups and downs, including managing Glen's estate and battling outdated legislation affecting fallen contractors' families. It’s a crazy story told by Sean who was there and hopefully it teaches you a little more about who Glen was.    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup  04:40 History of BUBS Naturals  16:46 Sean and Glenn's Journey to Utah  25:44 Glen's Decision to Join the Navy and Become a Navy SEAL  27:40 Sean's Decision to Go Back to College  30:32 Sean's Transition to the Action Sports Industry  38:38 Glen's Passing and the Creation of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation  57:45 Managing Glen's Estate and the Life Insurance Policy Issue  01:07:39 Outdated Legislation and Life Insurance  01:09:46 Immediate Actions and Strategy  01:10:57 Protecting Future Contractors  01:17:20 Celebrating Glen's Legacy  01:20:37 Congressional Gold Medal  01:25:36 The Impact and Importance of the Fight    Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com   Follow us at:  https://facebook.com/bubsnaturals  https://instagram.com/bubsnaturals https://instagram.com/slakeo https://instagram.com/jajohnna https://instagram.com/natebehavior   Intro Music: Stock Media provided by eitanepsteinmusic / Pond5

Welcome to the Cult of Recreationalism. In this episode Sean and Nathan solve Sean's technical difficulties, Nathan reveals he has a basement dweller, and we give you a sneak peak of what to expect in the weeks and years to come. Oh yeah, we give away some stuff too. You'll have to watch to figure out what and how to win. Enjoy!   00:00 Intro  01:21 Sean Used Moisturizer This Morning 01:49 Welcome to the Cult of Recreationalism. We're sorry.  02:54 Our Goal with this Podcast  13:40 Trivia Time  17:06 How the Podcast is Going to Work  23:11 Nathan Has a Basement Dweller  25:15 Upcoming Episodes    Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com   Follow us at:  https://facebook.com/bubsnaturals https://instagram.com/bubsnaturals  https://instagram.com/slakeo https://instagram.com/natebehavior Intro  Music: Stock Media provided by eitanepsteinmusic / Pond5

A product strategist at Ford Motor Company for close to 30 years who was maverick enough to pioneer a consumer centric approach to product strategy... first applied to the F150 pick-up truck as highlighted by BusinessWeek. Jim shares his journey of effecting change as a maverick confronting corporate politics.

Surf team manager, skydiver, BASE jumper, and all around amazing human. Brandon’s discussion emcompasses everything from bio-hacking his brain health, to old stories of Glen Doherty in Fiji.

Zia is an corporate accountant turned gym owner, and Crossfit competitor. Listen to her journey of fitness and health from rehabbing old spinal injuries to being a top athlete in her sport.

Dr. Doug Brackmann is a double PhD, author and psychologist that works with ‘driven’ individuals from Fortune 500 CEOs to Navy SEALs.

Ryan Hayes is the creative force behind BUBS Naturals. He’s spent his life giving many brands their own voice, and making them emotional staples for consumers.

Most recently, Mike Hazle was  a Special Operations veteran, serving in the United States Air Force as a Combat Controller. Prior to that he was an Olympic Athlete, college baseball and football player, and DJ.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician specializing in Muscle-Centric Medicine. She leverages evidence-based medicine with emerging cutting-edge science to restore metabolism, balance hormones and optimize body composition.  

Josh Hansen runs Hansen’s Surfboards, a destination shop and lifestyle brand from Encinitas, CA. Josh has lived a number of lives including being a college ski racer, sky diver, and fitness enthusiast.

Nike Hawks is the owner of Paleo Treats, avid paraglider, and all around amazing human. Nik has founded a number of businesses, including an ATM company as well as a luxury apparel brand.