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The Leave Your Mark Podcast is where high performance meets human stories. Each week, we go beyond résumés and highlight reels to explore how extraordinary people—high achievers who are also genuinely good humans—have been shaped by their environments, experiences, and the people around them.
More importantly, we uncover how they are leaving their mark on the world.
Step inside the minds and lives of remarkable individuals from sport, business, arts, and beyond—and walk away inspired to leave your own mark.
Your host, Scott Livingston, has spent over 35 years in the world of human performance. He’s trained, reconditioned, and supported some of the best athletes on the planet, working inside elite performance environments and learning firsthand what it takes to be the best in the world.
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Send a text Low back pain is rarely just about the back. In this solo episode, I walk through what truly matters when you’re trying to solve persistent lumbar issues — whether you’re a practitioner guiding others or someone navigating it yourself. There are three primary drivers I consistently see: 1️⃣ Manage the Client’s State If the threat bucket is overflowing, nothing else sticks. Downregulation isn’t optional — it’s foundational. 2️⃣ Build Spinal Capability and Capacity The lumbar spin...
Send a text This week on the Leave Your Mark Podcast, we sit down with Jason Mihalik, one of the most influential voices in concussion research and clinical brain health today. Jason is a full professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Director of the Matthew Gfeller Center, and CEO of the THRIVE Program. His work lives at the intersection of sport, military service, and clinical care—helping athletes, service members, veterans, and first responders recover, perform, and th...
Send us a text In this episode of Leave Your Mark, we sit down with Scott Simons—professional speaker, wellness strategist, and mindset coach—whose work helps leaders and teams build clarity, resilience, and sustainable performance in a world that rarely slows down. Over the past two decades, Scott has delivered more than 300 talks, partnered with over 350 organizations, and inspired thousands to take ownership of their health, leadership, and well-being. His work is grounded in a simple but ...
Send us a text Adam Virgile is a husband, father, and the Vice President of Integrated Performance Sciences with the LA Clippers, where he sits at the intersection of data, physiology, sport science, and real-world decision-making. In this role, Adam works across departments to help ensure that the information being collected actually informs the decisions athletes and organizations make every day — and, more importantly, that those decisions lead to meaningful action on the floor and behind ...
Send us a text This week on the Leave Your Mark Podcast, we sit down with Michael Ouzas. Michael’s journey is one many athletes quietly face—but few talk about openly. A former professional hockey goalie, Michael began preparing for life after sports during the COVID-19 pandemic by pursuing his real estate license. What started as a contingency plan became a calling when an injury forced him into retirement earlier than expected. Since then, Michael has rebuilt—professionally and person...
Send us a text In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I’m joined by Erin Sills, co-founder of High Impact Lab, for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, impact, and the human side of organizational change. With more than two decades of experience working with leaders and organizations across the private sector, healthcare, Crown corporations, and innovative global enterprises, Erin brings a rare depth of perspective to how culture, leadership, and performance truly evolve. Her background incl...
Send us a text This week, I want to explore a simple idea that sits underneath almost everything we do in movement, rehab, performance, and learning: The body can’t access what it doesn’t know. The nervous system won’t use what it doesn’t recognize as available, safe, or trustworthy. And when pain, injury, fear, or perceived threat enters the picture, entire movement strategies can quietly disappear—not because the body is broken, but because the brain no longer sees those options as viable. ...
Send us a text On this episode of Leave Your Mark, I’m pleased to welcome Greg Lothian—a man whose life’s work has been defined by service, responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. For nearly three decades, Greg has walked three parallel paths. As an Athletic Therapist and Vitality Coach, he’s helped people overcome physical challenges and reclaim their health since 1996. As a firefighter, with 25 years of volunteer and career service, he’s shown up for people in moment...
Send us a text This week, I’m joined by Bob Alejo—one of the true pioneers of modern athletic performance. With more than 40 years in the field, Bob’s career spans NCAA Division I athletics, Major League Baseball, and the Olympic Games. He has worked at institutions such as UCLA, North Carolina State, UC Santa Barbara, and Cal State Northridge, and spent time with the Oakland A’s during the Moneyball era, and later again in the mid-2000s. Along the way, he’s been associated with over 20 NCAA ...
Send us a text This week on Leave Your Mark, I’m joined by Max Lapierre. Max played 11 full seasons in the NHL, spending time with the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, and Pittsburgh Penguins, with additional years in the AHL and European professional hockey. Drafted by the Canadiens in 2003, Max carved out a career built not on hype but on work ethic, competitiveness, and an edge he had to earn every single day. But what makes this conversation powerful ...
Send us a text This week, I sit down with Chris Gaurin. Chris is a San Diego–based performance therapist whose unique journey blends athletic performance, rehabilitation, education, and artistic storytelling. Growing up in a deeply creative family of musicians and writers, Chris sees movement as a universal language—an expression of human potential. After developing an early passion for training during his high-school football years, Chris spent over a decade navigating the fitness and ...
Send us a text This week on the Leave Your Mark podcast, I sit down with someone whose influence on our industry is truly profound — Dr. Trevor Cottrell. Recently retired and now serving as a Professor of Instruction in Physiology at Texas State University, Trevor brings more than three decades of wisdom, research, and applied practice to this conversation. For 21 years, he helped shape the future of Kinesiology, Athletic Therapy, and Osteopathy as a Professor and Program Coordinator at Sheri...
Send us a text In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I’m honoured to welcome one of the most iconic defenders in NHL history — Zdeno Chara. Zdeno, born in Slovakia, played 24 seasons in the National Hockey League with the New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals. Standing at 6'9", “Big Zee” is the tallest player ever to compete in the league — but his impact stretched far beyond physical stature. As Captain of the Boston Bruins for 14 seasons, Zdeno led with h...
Send us a text For Episode 450, I had the privilege of sitting down with an exceptional group of performance practitioners gathered for the ALTIS Masters Residency. ALTIS has built a Master’s program that blends world-class education with real, applied mentorship from some of the best minds in human performance—and this week was no exception. In the room were Performance Therapy Practitioners Danny Foley and Chris Gaurin, sharing their integrated practice approaches; lead educator Rich Clarke...
Send us a text EP 449 | Yosi Knecht – Resilience, Relationships, and the Human Spirit This week’s guest is Yosi Knecht — a man defined not just by what he does, but by who he is. A husband, father, son, and friend, Yosi turned a simple love of working out into a lifelong career in the human performance industry. For more than 20 years, he’s been a leader in performance equipment and sales, known for his integrity, energy, and ability to build authentic relationships that last. But Yosi’s stor...
Send us a text From the gridiron to the brain, this episode dives deep into how former All-American linebacker and two-time national champion Brandon Day turned pain, burnout, and life’s challenges into purpose. He opens up about his journey from a small town in Montana to co-founding Evolved Athlete, where he discovered the power of neurotraining and Flow Science along the way. We discuss the lessons sports teach us beyond the scoreboard — emotional regulation, teamwork, and resilience — and...
Send us a text LYM Ep 447 | Jordan Syatt: The Power of Being a Regular Guy Jordan Syatt isn’t trying to be larger than life. He’s a regular guy who built an extraordinary career by staying true to one simple mission — to help people. From starting his online fitness business in a college dorm room to becoming a husband, father, and respected coach, Jordan’s story reminds us that authenticity is the real flex. We dive into: How to build a purpose-driven coaching businessWhy humility and consis...
Send us a text As a follow-up to my recent episode on threat and how the brain interprets it, I wanted to explore how our state of mind — physiological, neurological, and psychological — shapes the way our brain processes information and manages potential threats. This short episode takes a closer look at the foundational elements that support optimal brain function: quality sleep, stable blood glucose, proper hydration, and effective oxygenation. These core pillars aren’t just about basic he...
Send us a text This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Jovica Savic, a Serbian immigrant whose family fled war and hatred in the 1990s, finding refuge in Canada. What he shares isn’t just a story of survival — it’s a reminder. A reminder of what this country means to those who arrive with nothing but hope. A reminder of the opportunity and safety we sometimes take for granted. His perspective will make you stop and think about what “home” really is — and why we should protect and nurtur...
Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Title: The Bag is Empty In this episode, I share a story that’s been sitting quietly in the background of my own journey — one about chasing the top of the ladder, only to discover the bag at the top wasn’t as full as I imagined. For years, my pursuit of “making it” was defined by achievement — the next job, the next title, the next opportunity. I believed that once I arrived, I’d finally feel complete. But like many of us who chase success, I found that the bag we c...
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