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Cutting-Edge Conversations On The Human Condition. World-class experts reveal how to get — and stay — ready…for anything. Join hosts Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett for this eye-opening podcast.
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View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushCaroline Paul is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure and Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology, which has been translated into fifteen languages. She is also the author of the memoir Fighting Fire, the middle-grade book You Are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World, and the novel East Wind, Rain. Her TED Talk, “To Raise Brave Girls, Encourage Adventure,” has been viewed over 2 million times. A longtime member of the Writers Grotto, she lives in San Francisco. Her latest book, Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking, How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age came out in March.We absolutely love the importance Caroline puts on ADVENTURE for healthy and happy aging. She makes it really clear that adventure is everybody regardless of your interests and tastes, and provides purpose, novelty, community and so many things that benefit our brain health, durability, and mental well-being.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. Juliet really had to lean into LMNT on her bikepacking trip. Riding 8 hours a day, carrying all her gear and nutrition, she couldn’t just bring unlimited water. LMNT really helped make every ounce of water she was able to carry count and ensured she was absorbing the water and using it efficiently. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high-performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Our go-to sleep supplement is Magnesium L-Threonate. We’ve taken many magnesium supplements over the years, but with Momentous Magnesium we can really tell the difference on nights we take it and nights we don’t. It’s like a tranq dart. To check it out, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushTia Toomey was named one of the world’s fittest women by Sports Illustrated, and is a six-time CrossFit Games champion, Olympic weightlifter, and Commonwealth Games gold medalist. She is the only CrossFit athlete to have competed in the CrossFit Games and the Olympics in the same year. With her sixth title, she solidified her record-breaking streak as the most successful CrossFit athlete the sport has ever seen. Tia’s new book, THE HEART IS THE STRONGEST MUSCLE was released on 2/13.We loved getting to understand how Tia went from great to unstoppable, and that the missing piece isn't always physical, even in high performance. She is a new mom and a banner example of how women CAN have it all, including babies and demanding careers competing in elite sport.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high-performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. We find that athletes can eat a balanced diet but still struggle to meet their protein minimums. Enter Momentous Whey Protein which is hands down the best-tasting protein powder and our most favorite Momentous product. And if you don’t tolerate whey, check out their plant-based protein. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. We carry LMNT everywhere and always bring it when we travel. Kelly just went to a conference and sipped on hot LMNT all day rather than drinking many cups of bad coffee. To put a little pep in your step with festive water, go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWe are thrilled to welcome Michael Gervais to the podcast today. Dr. Gervais is one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists and leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. He has spent his career helping the best of the best across the worlds of business, sports, the arts, and science when they need to achieve the extraordinary. His clients include world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians, MVPs from every major sport and Fortune 100 CEOs.He is the founder of Finding Mastery, a high-performance psychology consulting agency that helps individuals and innovative companies solve the most dynamic human performance challenges through mindset training. Dr. Gervais is also the host of the Finding Mastery Podcast and the co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at USC.We've had tons of experts on the podcast talking about the physical aspects of sport, but this episode is focused on the mindset piece of high performance which is a critical aspect whether you want to excel in sport, business, or any type of activity. Michael joins us to talk about mastering your mindset and the importance of not worrying about what others think.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. We have been spending a ton of time standing on freezing cold pool decks watching high school sport. Hot LMNT has completely changed our comfort level on the sidelines. While others freeze, we stay cozy and hydrated. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Juliet is not great at fueling before working out in the morning. So on mornings when she doesn't eat, she makes sure to take the Momentous Vital Aminos which are critical for muscle repair, growth, and overall performance. Bonus, they taste great. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDan Garner has quickly become one of the go-to experts in the human performance industry. His detailed “inside-out” approach and science-backed programming have quickly pushed him to the forefront of his industry. With his extensive work as a world-class performance lab analyst, Dan continues to push the industry forward with his publications, research, and no-nonsense approach to education and training.Professionally, Dan has over 20 of the top certifications in both training and nutrition as well as a formal education in functional medicine and health science. Dan is the co-founder of BioMolecular Athlete helping individuals achieve their full potential through research, science, and education, and the co-owner of RAPID Health Optimization specializing in athletic performance and physique transformation. His list of clientele include a long list of UFC, MLB, NHL, NFL, PGA, Olympians, and Hollywood Actors.If you are even a little interested in understanding how things are working in your body, and specifically what your blood can tell you, this episode is hugely informative. Sometimes it is difficult to understand if the behaviors you are adopting are working, and biomarkers are an elegant way to get unbiased information. And Dan is not simply a science guy, he is working with actual high level athletes and proving out the utility of biomarkers in real time.--SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. The Starretts are given a lot of health and fitness products to try out. While many products have come and gone, LMNT is the stickiest behavior they've come across. They rely on it to replenish all those electrolytes they sweat out and maintain that salty balance while eating a whole food diet. Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. A recent study concluded that a daily multivitamin can significantly boost memory and slow cognitive aging compared to placebo. Taking the Momentous Multivitamin is a simple solution with a big impact. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAs Vice President of Performance Science and Principal Scientist at Whoop, Kristen Holmes blends her academic and applied background in athletics, coaching, performance technology, psychology, and exercise physiology to drive research, education, partnership, and product development initiatives to strengthen WHOOP as a leader in Human Performance. Kristen's research is focused on understanding the effect of sleep, circadian, recovery, and load behaviors on our physical, mental, and emotional resilience.Kristen was a 3x All American, 2x Big 10 Athlete of the year at the University of Iowa, competing in both Field Hockey and Basketball, and a 2021 University of Iowa Hall of Fame Inductee. 7-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team and one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history, having won 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship at Princeton University.We love having the ability to track our data with wearable technology, but often wonder how the large amount of data being collected can be used to help the general population. Kristen's background in sport and coaching gives her a unique perspective while running performance science at Whoop and we really enjoyed understanding how we can all use data to track and improve the behaviors that will serve our health and fitness goals.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. If you are following a Paleo diet or any nutrition strategy that focuses on whole foods, you probably aren't getting enough salt. LMNT is the perfect way to hydrate and get those salts back on board. Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushBonnie Wan is an author and speaker, as well as partner and head of brand strategy at the world-renowned advertising agency, Goodby Silverstein & Partners. As creator of The Life Brief, Bonnie helps people live with greater clarity, creativity, and courage by teaching them how to write creative briefs for their lives. The Life Brief has evolved from a short form biography agency talk into a workbook, workshops, and speaking appearances at Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, Jane Goodall’s Activating Hope Summit, the 3% Conference, SXSW, Accenture, Apple, Google, Change.org, and more.We loved getting to know and understand Bonnie’s Life Brief strategy and can really see its application to us in the health and fitness space and to anyone wanting to get clear on any aspect of their life.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Eric Freitag is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified neuropsychologist, and certified Emergency Medical Technician. His clinical expertise includes assessing and treating dementia, traumatic brain injury, and sports concussions. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Mt. Diablo Memory Center.Dr. Freitag works extensively with individuals who have experienced sport-related concussions, including current and retired professional athletes and collegiate and high school student-athletes. He previously served as the Co-Director of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Sports Concussion Program. He is a consultant with UC Berkeley and St. Mary’s College sports medicine departments and works with several Bay Area high schools. Prior to their departure to Las Vegas, Dr. Freitag served as the NFL Neuropsychological Consultant to the Oakland Raiders.We found this conversation critical for understanding concussions and having an action plan for treatment from the moment of injury. It is a must listen for parents of youth athletes and coaches alike.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Kelly has a bunch of travel coming up, and his go-to travel stack is Momentous Multi, Magnesium for sleep, Omegas, and Collagen Shots. If you want to stock up for your travel plans, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. The Camino is the ultimate man’s diaper bag. It is the greatest carry-all of all time and we use them every single day. Check them out at thereadystate.com/camino.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushTommy Wood BM BCh, PhD is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. His research focuses on brain health and brain injury treatment across the lifespan, as well as developing easily-accessible methods with which to track health, performance, and longevity in both professional athletes and the general population. Tommy serves as deputy editor of the Wiley Journal Lifestyle Medicine, is a Director of the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine, and consults for a number of digital health companies and charities that focus on how lifestyle and the environment can affect long-term health and chronic disease.We really appreciate Tommy’s unique perspective working as a physician and neuroscientist from pediatrics up through aging adults. This episode is packed with practical information about brain health and maintaining cognitive function as we age.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. If you are drinking tons of water, but are peeing constantly, you may actually be getting dehydrated. LMNT is the tastiest way to add some electrolytes to your water and avoid this situation. Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. We always recommend getting your nutrients from whole foods. But if you are looking to supplement that, one of the best and easiest things you can take is the Momentous Multivitamin, designed to replicate a whole-food, nutrient-dense diet, filling in any potential gaps that may occur in your diet. To try it out, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. We are OBSESSED with YETI’s 6 and 8oz stackable cups. They’re cute, they fit under any espresso machine, they’re easy to throw in your backpack, and they stack so you can store a whole set! Check them out at thereadystate.com/stackablecups.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAndy Galpin is a tenured full Professor at California State University, Fullerton, where he is also Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. He is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes (including All-Star, All-Pro, MVP, Cy Young, Olympic Gold medalists, Major winners, World titlist/contenders, etc.) across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces, and more. He is also a Co-founder in Absolute Rest, BioMolecular Athlete, Vitality Blueprint, and RAPID Health & Performance.Andy is the first scientist in our orbit that transcended the sports science into actual sport. He has such a unique perspective stemming from being not just a scientist, but a professor and coach. And this has led to his ability to synthesize all this research and make it understandable and applicable to the average person.SPONSORS:This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. It is HOT LMNT season! It’s like a secret hydration hack in the cold winter months when you don’t really want to drink cold water. Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Vitruvian, a technology that revolutionizes strength training. Vitruvian is the ultimate all in one home gym solution giving you access to a wide range of weights that can generate resistance up to 440 pounds (200 kg) - without all the bulky equipment. To learn more about Vitruvian, go to thereadystate.com/vitruvian.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Kelly’s new favorite stack before biking or training is Collagen, Creatine, and Vital Aminos. He’s calling it the Hat Trick of Performance. If you want to try it out, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. If you need some easy gifts or stocking stuffers for the holidays, get everyone on your list the indestructible Yonder Bottle. If you want to gift something people will actually use for years to come, check out the lightweight, shatter resistant, and 100% leakproof Yonder Water Bottle at thereadystate.com/yeti.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushJared Hanley is a co-founder and CEO of NatureQuant, a research and technology firm building tools to assess and promote nature exposure. Prior to founding NatureQuant, Jared used data science and statistical modeling techniques and provided advisory services in finance, energy, and real estate applications. He is a published author and speaker on ERISA laws and plans. He has a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Cognitive Science, both from Yale University. He is a FINRA-registered securities principal and a Chartered Financial Analyst.We loved learning about Jared’s company NatureQuant. They’ve mapped the entire United States and you can use their app to track not just how MUCH outdoor time you are getting, but the QUALITY of the outdoor spaces you are spending time in. Turns out you can really bump up the health benefits of being outdoors by choosing more natural environments.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. While there are exceptions, we always recommend that you don’t drink your calories. Fuel with actual food and deal with hydration separately. LMNT is our go-to solution. Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Vitruvian, a technology that revolutionizes strength training. Vitruvian is an elegant solution for many reasons, but one of the features we love, is being able to set safe ranges. Whether you are recovering, or just have a shape you are weak in, you can set the Vitruvian to not load those ranges. To learn more about Vitruvian, go to thereadystate.com/vitruvian.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. If you are battling with tendinopathy or have a hot spot, Momentous Collagen is non-negotiable. Take it 30 minutes before loading those tissues and your body will have it right when it needs it. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. Have you ever had a water bottle leak in your bag? Us too! But that life is over now that we have Yonder bottles. If you want to check out the lightweight, shatter resistant, and 100% leakproof Yonder Water Bottle for yourself, go to thereadystate.com/yeti.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAdam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author who is rewriting the rules of nutrition and fitness. He is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Born Fitness. The former Men's Health fitness and nutrition editor and editorial director of Livestrong.com has seen a lot of trends come and go, and then something became clear: diet plans are designed to make you screw up. He wants to change that with his latest book, You Can’t Screw this Up, released in May 2023.Adam is an old school legend in the health and fitness industry. We love that he is working to simplify complex behavior and his new book helps people ditch diet culture and build better habits with actionable advice. Adam also writes and produces Arnold Schwarzenegger's daily newsletter and we get to hear about what goes into that enormous undertaking.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. You’ve got to add in salts to make sure you are absorbing all of that water you are drinking. If not, you might be just flushing electrolytes out of your system. Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Vitruvian, a technology that revolutionizes strength training. Kelly keeps his Vitruvian set up in the garage to get that last minute seesaw pressing in. Literally, Juliet will be standing with her suitcase waiting to head to the airport, and Kelly gets in some pressing on the way out the door. To learn more about Vitruvian, go to thereadystate.com/vitruvian.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Having muscle mass on your body is like having a longevity 401K, but you’ve got to have plenty of protein to build and maintain that muscle. Juliet has a scoop of Momentous protein with a scoop of Momentous Creatine and can hit her daily target easily. If you want to try Juliet’s muscle and longevity stack, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. There are times when packing weight realIy matters. The Starretts always reach for Yonder for adventures like paddling and biking. If you want to check out the lightweight and shatter resistant Yonder Water Bottle for yourself, go to thereadystate.com/yeti.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Tom Walters is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist that specializes in the treatment of pain and movement disorders. He is the founder of Rehab Science and dedicates his time to teaching people about human movement, pain, and how to most effectively recover from injury. Besides running his clinical practice, Tom served as a full-time undergraduate kinesiology professor for eight years where he taught human biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and pain science.Kelly has known Tom for a long time and really appreciates his new book Rehab Science. It reiterates what Kelly has been preaching for years: that “All human beings should be able to perform basic maintenance on themselves”. Much like Becoming a Supple Leopard, this book empowers people to take a crack at fixing their bodies before having to see a professional.SponsorsThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. Kelly has always been obsessed with the grapefruit flavored LMNT. But it’s a seasonal flavor that only comes around once a year. Until NOW. Grapefruit is here to stay! Hallelujah! Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Vitruvian, a technology that revolutionizes strength training. Want to dial in your training with linear progression but don’t have room for all the gear? Vitruvian is the answer. Add weight every session without owning any plates or dumbbells. To learn more about how Vitruvian is the last piece of equipment you’ll ever need, go to thereadystate.com/vitruvian.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Juliet has started drinking a scoop of Momentous Vital Aminos before working out in the morning which helps support muscle growth and repair, and boosts exercise and athletic performance. Juliet has felt a big difference while training so if you want to transform your morning workouts, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. The fact that the Yonder Bottle is clear has a huge impact on the amount of water you drink. Pair the Yonder with a Tether Cap, and you’ll never forget to bring or drink your water again. If you want to check out the lightweight and shatter resistant Yonder Water Bottle for yourself, go to thereadystate.com/yeti.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushShawn Stevenson is the author of the USA Today National bestseller Eat Smarter and the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each month. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and became the cofounder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ABC News, ESPN, and many other major media outlets.Shawn’s latest book, the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook is out October 10, 2023. What’s radical about this book is that it transforms the health of the family by focusing on nutrition and the benefits of gathering, cooking, and eating together.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. If you feel like you want a 4pm bump, you might just be thirsty and in need of a little salt. Next time you are dragging in the afternoon, try some LMNT. Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Vitruvian, a technology that revolutionizes strength training. Injury rates in kids that aren’t learning the fundamentals of strength training are through the roof. But it's not always possible to have an extensive home gym for your kid. If you need a home setup without a big space commitment, try Vitruvian. To learn more about Vitruvian, go to thereadystate.com/vitruvian.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Do you have a kid that only eats beige foods? We feel you! The Caroline Starrett morning stack is B, D, and Momentous Omegas. All Momentous products are 3rd party tested and content certified, so you can trust that what you are taking is actually what the label states. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. Kelly literally hates buying water while traveling and the Yonder Bottle is now his main travel companion. Not only is it leakproof, it’s clear so he actually remembers to drink his water. If you want to check out the lightweight and shatter resistant Yonder Water Bottle for yourself, go to thereadystate.com/yeti.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushBrad Stulberg is the bestselling author of the new book Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing, Including You. Brad writes and coaches on mental health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He regularly contributes to the New York Times and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and the Atlantic, among other outlets. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes on their mental skills and overall well-being. He is on faculty at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health. His past books include The Practice of Groundedness and Peak Performance. He lives in Western North Carolina.The Starretts are navigating the massive life change of their oldest leaving for college. Brad’s book is the framework everyone needs to create a rugged and flexible mindset in times of change.SponsorsThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. If you are eating mostly whole food and low carb, and are not feeling great, you may want to consider managing your electrolytes with LMNT. Kelly gets achy when he doesn’t eat any carbs, but LMNT fixes him right up. Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Vitruvian, a technology that revolutionizes strength training. Strength training for adults is critical and linear progression is key. The Vitruvian enables you to do this easily and accomplish some real weight training, without a gym set up. If you want to learn more about Vitruvian, go to thereadystate.com/vitruvian.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. The Starretts are obsessed with deep sleep and one of the best ways to improve deep sleep is supplementing with Magnesium. It’s like a tranq dart. We take it every night and always bring Momentous Magnesium Threonate along while traveling. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. YETI has created the last bottle and it is the Yonder Water Bottle. Is BPA free, leakproof, and dishwasher safe. If you want to check out the lightweight and shatter resistant Yonder Water Bottle for yourself, go to thereadystate.com/yeti.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He discovered the five places in the world – dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives.Buettner now works in partnership with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects in communities, workplaces, and universities. Blue Zones Projects are well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The program has dramatically improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date.We are obsessed with the Blue Zones and were delighted to dig into Dan's new book, The Blue Zones: Secrets for Living Longer. Simple nutrition, natural movement, and strong social circles play into the increased lifespan for people in these areas, and it's all without a conscious pursuit of health or longevity.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. LMNT has become the Starrett’s go-to pre-workout strategy. While they’d both love to just drink coffee before training, they’ve found that pre-loading the electrolytes makes a huge difference in how they feel during their session. If you want the ability to train harder and feel better, try LMNT! Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Vitruvian, a technology that revolutionizes strength training. The Vitruvian is amazing in many ways, but its true value is its ability to give you super heavy loads without all the gym gear. You can literally deadlift 400lbs in your living room and then slide it under the couch. If you want to learn more about Vitruvian, go to thereadystate.com/vitruvian.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Kelly is obsessed with mixing Momentous Chocolate Protein Powder into some Icelandic Skyr (yogurt) making a delicious pudding that he adds berries to and crushes every morning. He’s waiting to get tired of it, but it’s just not happening. If you want to try his special pudding, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. The Starrett’s oldest just left for college and headed to Michigan with a bunch of YETI drinkware. And get this, they customized it for her so she can keep track of her stuff. You can choose from all sorts of design galleries, sports logos, or upload your own artwork. If you want to stand out from the crowd, customize your next Yonder Bottle at thereadystate.com/yeti.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushJosh Appel is an Emergency Medicine Physician, and Chief of Emergency Medicine at the Southern Arizona VA. He is a former Air Force Pararescue Specialist (PJ) who deployed on the rescue/recovery missions for OPERATION: Red Wings, including Lone Survivor Marcus Luttrell and LT. Michael Murphy. Working with the Murphy family, Josh founded the Memorial Day Murph tradition. Josh is a husband, father of three active girls, a teacher, mentor and wellness evangelist.Kelly first met Josh while out training his PJ squadron when they were new to strength and conditioning. We get into the origin story of the Memorial Day Murph tradition, Operation: Red Wings and the subsequent film, emergency medicine, and the state of healthcare in the US.Sponsors​​This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. The Starretts just got back from a hiking vacation in Norway, and LMNT was a critical piece of the puzzle. Everyone had LMNT in their water bottles daily and were able to replenish all the electrolytes lost climbing big hills and sauna-ing. Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT’s flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Vitruvian, a technology that revolutionizes strength training. Normally this type of thing doesn’t interest Kelly too much, but when he tried the Vitruvian, he was blown away. You can deadlift over 400 pounds on it, you can do eccentric-only loading on it, and it's really easy to set up and store away. IF you want to learn more about Vitruvian, go to thereadystate.com/vitruvian.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. The Starretts are just back from vacation and it has given them a renewed appreciation for what they call “The Juliet Stack” - a single serve protein packet, a sleep pack, and a collagen shot. No more traveling with weird bags of powders and pills. If you want to hit Juliet’s travel stack, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. We have been begging YETI for a lightweight bottle forever, and we are so glad it is here. We use them for all our adventuring and beyond. Add the Tether Cap and you can clip it right onto your pack. If you want to check out the lightweight and shatter resistant Yonder Water Bottle for yourself, go to thereadystate.com/yeti.
View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushJason and Colleen Wachob are the co-founders and co-CEOs of mindbodygreen, the leading independent media brand dedicated to well-being with 15 million monthly unique visitors. Jason is also the host of the popular mindbodygreen podcast, and the best-selling author of Wellth: How I Learned to Build a Life, Not a Resume. He has been featured in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider, BoF, and Vogue, and has a BA in history from Columbia University, where he played varsity basketball for four years. After graduating from Stanford with degrees in international relations and Spanish, Colleen spent ten years working at Fortune 500 companies including Gap, Walmart, and Amazon before devoting her life’s work to mindbodygreen. Colleen has been a speaker at Fortune 500 companies and numerous trade conferences on well-being trends. The Starretts and the Wachobs arrived at their life’s work on parallel paths. We get into the similarities and differences in their approaches and thinking around the common goal of empowering people to prioritize well-being.
Tom Morris is in his 16th year within the Indiana Strength and Conditioning department of Indiana University, serving as the senior Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance for the department of intercollegiate athletics. He is responsible for the development and implementation of sport specific strength, conditioning, flexibility, speed, and agility programs for Indiana's 24 men's and women's NCAA Division I programs including the 8x national champion men’s soccer program.In 2012, Tom suffered a catastrophic injury that changed everything. We get to learn all about this life threatening event and how Tom now uses his energy and passion for life to show others that anything is attainable if you just start and never give up.
Dr. Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, is Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. The overall objectives of Dr. Candow’s internationally renowned research program are to develop effective lifestyle interventions involving nutrition (primarily creatine monohydrate) and physical activity (resistance training) which have practical and clinical relevance for improving musculoskeletal aging and reducing the risk of falls and fractures.We had our minds absolutely blown by Dr. Candow's wealth of knowledge and extensive research on creatine. We cover some myths, facts and how every human can benefit from creatine supplementation.
Bestselling author, speaker, and a leader of the Movement movement, biomechanist Katy Bowman is changing the way we move and think about our need for movement. Bowman teaches movement globally and has written 9 previous books on the importance of a diverse movement diet, including Move Your DNA, Dynamic Aging, and Grow Wild. Her latest book, Rethink Your Position, is a much-needed guide to how our bodies move, why we need to move more, and the intentional steps anyone can take to feel, move, and even think better--one part at a time.Rethink Your Position and Built to Move have so much in common in terms of the mission and goal to focus on the basics. We get into all the ways in which movement is being left behind in modern life and how to combat this trend.
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