The Ready State Podcast

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushJason has been with Positive Coaching Alliance since 2006 and currently serves as President. He oversees national partnerships, fundraising, and regional operations, working with professional sports leagues and youth organizations. Previously, he held roles such as Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of PCA’s Chicago chapter. Jason began his career in sports television production and worked with the New York Knicks' Basketball Operations. He holds degrees from Syracuse University and NYU. Outside PCA, Jason teaches at Northwestern and coaches youth sports.We are huge fans of youth sports but understand there are lots of challenges in youth coaching. We also know that with challenges, come opportunities. Positive Coaching Alliance does a masterful job of training not only coaches, but also parents and athletes to be better, more effective members of the sports system to enable everyone involved to have a positive experience.SPONOSORSThis 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. Hot LMNT season is upon us! Instead of drinking coffee all day to keep warm, switch to hot LMNT. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. 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. As we age, we try to get Collagen on board every day. We love Momentous Collagen because it is NSF certified so we know that what we are consuming is actually what the label says. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Heather Sandison is the NYT bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer’s The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health. She is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, a residential program turning memory care into memory recovery. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of peer reviewed research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.We were blown away to find out that there are experts out there working toward, not just improving, but reversing Alzheimer's. Dr. Sandison's work is absolutely fascinating and this episode is packed with actionable advice on brain health.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. Hot LMNT season is upon us! Instead of drinking coffee all day to keep warm, switch to hot LMNT. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. 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 suggests that DHA can reduce Alzheimer's risk, and since our family doesn't love to eat fish, we are all in on the Momentous Omegas. If you want to protect your brain health, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushThe Starretts kicked off The Ready State Podcast back in January 2018, and today we’re celebrating a milestone: Episode 150! With a brief pandemic hiatus in between, we’re marking this special episode with a look back at some incredible conversations and powerful insights that have shaped our journey. Over the years, we’ve had the honor of hosting thought leaders like Dr. Andrew Huberman on brain science, Laird Hamilton on performance and recovery, and Dr. Mary Claire Haver on demystifying menopause and women's health advocacy, among so many other inspiring figures. From groundbreaking topics in fitness and health to deep dives into resilience, mental strength, and sustainable wellness, this podcast has been a space for exploring human potential in every dimension. While we think of it as our “little podcast with a lowercase 'p',” we’re blown away to be in the top 1% of all podcasts based on downloads, and we’re endlessly grateful to our listeners and guests. Thank you for being part of the journey—whether you’re a longtime listener or joining us for the first time, we’re thrilled to bring you episode 150. Let’s keep learning, growing, and getting better, together!For more information on the work the Starretts are doing, check out The Ready State website, and follow The Ready State and Juliet on Instagram.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. A recent study showed that stress fractures could be significantly reduced when supplementing with Vitamin D. Since most people are not getting outside enough, and not getting enough Vitamin D in their diets, we highly recommend Momentous Vitamin D. 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. Hot LMNT season is upon us! Instead of drinking coffee all day to keep warm, switch to hot LMNT. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushMeg Fisher is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2x Paralympian and 11x World Champion Cyclist. She earned her doctorate at the University of Washington in 2014. Meg continues to race bikes professionally, predominantly endurance gravel and mountain bike events. She is pioneering para-cycling categories in off-road events. She also runs her own physical therapy clinic in Missoula, Montana. She loves to play outside on the trails with her dog Pax.Meg is an absolute inspiration and we were happy to support her in her latest adventure, climbing Chimborazo to raise money for ROMP, a non-profit providing high-quality prosthetic care for underserved people. From tennis to trauma, to the healing potential of sport, this episode is a must listen.SPONSORThis 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. Hot LMNT season is upon us! Instead of drinking coffee all day to keep warm, switch to hot LMNT. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDean Stott is a former British Special Forces soldier who served in the Special Boat Service (SBS). After a career-ending parachute accident, he transitioned into the private security sector, gaining renown for handling high-risk situations, including evacuating the Canadian Embassy in Libya. He later set two world records for cycling the 14,000-mile Pan-American Highway. Dean is now a motivational speaker, security consultant, adventurer, and podcaster known for tackling extreme challenges. Dean was awarded the distinguished honor of Member of the Most Excellent Order of The British Empire (MBE) for his services to sport, humanitarian and mental health awareness. He embodies resilience and adaptability in both personal and professional pursuits.Dean has led an amazing life and is a master storyteller. We get into his abrupt transition out of the British Special Forces, developing a new path and career based on his strengths, and working with his wife Alana, also an MBE and complete force as Dean's business partner, as well as within her own career as an author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.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. We are still abuzz about LMNT Sparkling now available to everyone. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. 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. Single serve Creatine packets have changed our lives. We no longer go through security with little baggies of white powder. And any time we forget to take our Creatine, we've got a packet in our backpack which eliminates all barriers to adherence. If you want to make your day foolproof, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushChase Jarvis is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and Emmy-nominated director, recognized as one of the most influential photographers of the past 20 years. He has shot global campaigns for Apple, Nike, and over 100 brands, and contributed to the Pulitzer Prize-winning NYT story Snowfall. He founded several startups, including Best Camera, Apple’s App of the Year, and CreativeLive, an online learning platform serving millions of creators, acquired by Fiverr in 2021. He is following up his bestselling book, Creative Calling, with his brand new book, Never Play it Safe, out October 8th, 2024.Chase has done so many amazing things in his career and is living proof that taking risks and never playing it safe is a model with real value. We get into Chase's career and some of the key aspects of this tactical guide to achieving the life you love. This conversation is for anyone looking to love the life you are living.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. The Starretts make sure their teen athlete starts the day fueled and ready with a healthy breakfast, Creatine, a Multivitamin, Omegas, and a Momentous Fuel in case she needs it during practice. If you want to check out this teen 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 LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. We are still abuzz about LMNT Sparkling now available to everyone. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Vonda Wright is a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon, internationally recognized researcher, and elite team doctor specializing in optimizing performance at any age. Her pioneering research in mobility and musculoskeletal aging is transforming how we approach aging. Dr. Wright is also an expert in cutting-edge Orthobiologics, including PRP for arthritis. She has extensive experience caring for athletes of all ages and skill levels, including Division I teams, Olympic athletes, and professional ballet dancers.Dr. Vonda is such an expert in so many areas and her background and work as an orthopedist gives her such a unique perspective on the state of the population. She has dedicated her career to treating the whole person and in particular focusing on women's health and research which is historically lacking. A must listen for raising healthy kids, aging well, and remaining active into older 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. We are still abuzz about LMNT Sparkling now available to everyone. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. 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. Creatine is one of the most widely researched supplements on earth and now there's even more evidence to support creatine use for concussion as well as for sleep! If you want to try it out, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushJoanne Lipman has authored a pioneering journalism career. She was the first female Deputy Managing Editor at the Wall Street Journal, where she created the Weekend Journal and Personal Journal sections and oversaw the creation of the paper’s Saturday edition. She was founding editor-in-chief of Conde Nast Portfolio magazine. And she served as Editor-in-Chief at USA Today and Chief Content Officer at Gannet. Under her editorship, she led these organizations to numerous awards, including six Pulitzer Prizes. Dubbed “star editor” by CNN, she is author of the No. 1 national bestseller That’s What She Said, about closing the gender gap, and coauthor of the music memoir Strings Attached. She is a lecturer at Yale University and a Fellow at Princeton University’s Institute for Advanced Study. Lipman is a contributor to CNBC.Transitions in work and life are part of being a modern human. Joanne sets us up with very actionable thoughts and advice on how to think about and navigate these massive changes, and really helps us understand how to reinvent ourselves in meaningful ways.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. We are still abuzz about LMNT Sparkling now available to everyone. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. 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. One of our favorite supplements, Collagen Shots, are back in stock! It's a clinically valid collagen peptide and we always travel with them because they are so easy! Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.This episode The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Giboard, a balance trainer for everyone, everywhere. We keep one of these at The Cube and at home and everyone that stops by wants to jump on it. Balance is one of the most critical skills in preventing injury and decreasing fall risk, especially as we age. The Giboard is fun, accessible, safe, and most importantly looks cool! To get yours, go to giboardus.com/TRS and use code TRS for $10 OFF.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushSam Walker is the author of The Captain Class, a critically acclaimed portrait of the men and women who led the most successful dynasties in sports history. He works as a team building consultant and leadership coach for professional, national and collegiate sports teams; elite military units; national law-enforcement agencies; global NGOs and large companies across many industries. Walker spent two decades at The Wall Street Journal, where he served as a leadership columnist, chief sports columnist, global sports editor and deputy page one editor. He attended the University of Michigan and lives with his wife and two children in Los Angeles.Sam spent 11 years researching the most successful teams to determine the winning formula and the results were unexpected yet actionable. If you want to understand leadership, team culture, and what makes great teams great, this episode is a must listen.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. One of our favorite supplements, Collagen Shots, are back in stock! It's a clinically valid collagen peptide and we always travel with them because they are so easy! 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 are still abuzz about LMNT Sparkling now available to everyone. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Sleepme. The Chilipad bed cooling system is your new bedtime solution. It lets you customize your sleeping environment to your optimal temperature, ensuring you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed. Kelly credits the Chilipad mattress topper with revolutionizing his sleep. Go to sleep.me/TRS and use code TRS and save up to $315!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Cockpunch Coffee. Created by our friend Tim Ferriss, Cockpunch Coffee is roasted on a Bellwether Roaster, creating the lowest carbon footprint coffee available today. All proceeds go to Tim’s nonprofit foundation, Saisei. If you want to get some delicious coffee that gives back, go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, LSU Medical Center alumna, and UTMB residency graduate. She's also a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist and Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner. In 2021, she founded Mary Claire Wellness, focusing on menopausal patient care. Her debut book, The Galveston Diet, launched in 2023 alongside ThePauseLife.com, a global menopause resource. With 4+ million social media followers, Dr. Haver is renowned for her insights and #1 New York Times Bestseller, The New Menopause, aiming to empower women and demystify menopause.After the flawed interpretation of the WHI study in 2002, women have received substandard care during perimenopause and menopause. All that is finally starting to change as the word for better treatments is getting out thanks in large part to doctors like Dr. Mary Claire and the "Menoposse", a collective of clinicians working hard to dispel pervasive disinformation from the study. This episode is for everyone, including women, practitioners treating women, coaches, and anyone interested in improving women's healthcare.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. One of our favorite supplements, Collagen Shots, are back in stock! It's a clinically valid collagen peptide and we always travel with them because they are so easy! 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 are still abuzz about LMNT Sparkling now available to everyone. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Cockpunch Coffee. Created by our friend Tim Ferriss, Cockpunch Coffee is roasted on a Bellwether Roaster, creating the lowest carbon footprint coffee available today. All proceeds go to Tim’s nonprofit foundation, Saisei. If you want to get some delicious coffee that gives back, go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.This episode The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Giboard, a balance trainer for everyone, everywhere. We keep one of these at The Cube and at home and everyone that stops by wants to jump on it. Balance is one of the most critical skills in preventing injury and decreasing fall risk, especially as we age. The Giboard is fun, accessible, safe, and most importantly looks cool! To get yours, go to giboardus.com/TRS and use code TRS for $10 OFF.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushAs a New York Times bestselling author, Michael Easter has built a career traveling the globe to uncover practical insights that enhance people's lives. From war zones to the Arctic to the Bolivian jungle, he's interviewed thousands of experts, including Nobel laureates and world-class athletes, and distilled their wisdom into science-backed strategies to help people optimize their lives. Michael's mission is to make these insights accessible, publishing them in bestselling books like Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis, and sharing the latest in his newsletter, 2% with Michael Easter. His work is endorsed by leading institutions, from professional sports teams to the military, transforming how they approach health, performance, and success. Ultimately, Michael Easter's ideas have empowered millions to lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.In this episode we take a deep dive into how a scarcity mindset can show up in many aspects of our modern lives and Michael shares insights on how to shed habits that are not serving us in the long term.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 are still abuzz about LMNT Sparkling now available to everyone. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. 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. When the zombie apocalypse hits, what are you packing? We're grabbing our foundational supplement stack which is omegas, creatine, and a multivitamin. If you want to get prepared, 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 Sleepme. The Chilipad bed cooling system is your new bedtime solution. It lets you customize your sleeping environment to your optimal temperature, ensuring you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed. Kelly credits the Chilipad mattress topper with revolutionizing his sleep. Go to sleep.me/TRS and use code TRS and save up to $315!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Cockpunch Coffee. Here at The Ready State we are OBSESSED with coffee, and we can’t get enough of this coffee with a cause. Created by our friend Tim Ferriss, Cockpunch Coffee is roasted on a Bellwether Roaster, creating the lowest carbon footprint coffee available today. If that isn’t enough, all proceeds from the sale of Cockpunch Coffee go to Tim’s nonprofit foundation, Saisei, focused on cutting-edge scientific research that explores treating conditions that are widely considered “untreatable”. If you want to get some delicious coffee that gives back, go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDavid Vaux, a former London firefighter turned osteopath and academic, draws on his extensive experience to advocate for strength training, particularly for older adults. With degrees in osteopathy and health and exercise science, he's a leading voice in promoting resilience and healthy aging. He also heads therapy and exercise for a major UK arthritis charity and has contributed to public health initiatives. His book, "STRONGER," published by Hachette in July 2024, aims to make strength training accessible to all for better long-term health.David really makes the case for why strength training is critical as we age, but he also gives people a template for how to get started. If you or someone you know wants to get your strength practice going, this episode is a must listen.This episode of The Ready State Podcast was brought to you by the following products that we use and love: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. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!COCKPUNCH COFFEE, created by Tim Ferriss with the lowest carbon footprint available on the market today. Plus all proceeds go to the non-profit Saisei focused on cutting-edge scientific research that explores treating conditions that are widely considered “untreatable”. Go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.GIBOARD, a balance trainer for everyone, everywhere. Balance is one of the most critical skills in preventing injury and decreasing fall risk, especially as we age. To get yours, go too giboardus.com/TRS and use code TRS for $10 OFF.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushMike Brown is an entrepreneur, investor and wealth coach. Prior to founding and exiting an 8-figure oil and gas investment firm, Mike flew F/A-18 Super Hornets for the Navy and combined the tactical precision honed in the cockpit with real world experience in navigating the complex world of finance. His coaching programs focus on helping entrepreneurs bridge the gap between wealth and freedom.No one in the fitness space is talking about money and wealth and the impact it has on our mental and physical wellbeing. It is one of the biggest stressors on our personal and professional lives and Mike gives us some actionable tools and strategies on how to reframe our relationship with money.This episode of The Ready State Podcast was brought to you by the following products that we use and love: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. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!COCKPUNCH COFFEE, created by Tim Ferriss with the lowest carbon footprint available on the market today. Plus all proceeds go to the non-profit Saisei focused on cutting-edge scientific research that explores treating conditions that are widely considered “untreatable”. Go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.GIBOARD, a balance trainer for everyone, everywhere. Balance is one of the most critical skills in preventing injury and decreasing fall risk, especially as we age. To get yours, go too giboardus.com/TRS and use code TRS for $10 OFF.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDr. Emily Kraus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center trained in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has research and clinical interests in endurance sports medicine, injury prevention, running biomechanics, prevention of bone stress injuries, and the promotion of health and wellness at any age of life. Dr. Kraus is the director of the FASTR Program, which stands for Female Athlete Science and Translational Research. The FASTR program seeks to help close the gender gap in sports science research with an emphasis on early identification and interventions to prevent injury and identify ways to optimize performance in female athletes. Dr. Kraus is also a member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Women's Health Task Force and is the medical director of the Stanford Children's Motion Analysis and Sport Performance Lab. She has completed nine marathons including the Boston Marathon twice and one 50k ultramarathon. With running and staying physically active as one of her personal passions, she recognizes the importance of fitness for overall wellbeing and the prevention of chronic medical conditions.Dr. Kraus joins us to talk about the state of youth sports, RED-S in males and females, and actionable advice for keeping developing athletes healthy.This episode of The Ready State Podcast was brought to you by the following products that we use and love: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. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!SLEEPME, makers of The Chilipad bed cooling system enabling your to set your optimal sleeping temperature ensuring you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed. Go to sleep.me/TRS and use code TRS and save up to $315!COCKPUNCH COFFEE, created by Tim Ferriss with the lowest carbon footprint available on the market today. Plus all proceeds go to the non-profit Saisei focused on cutting-edge scientific research that explores treating conditions that are widely considered “untreatable”. Go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushColin O’Brady is a 10-time world record breaking explorer and a world-renowned expert on mindset. He isn’t your typical adventurer despite his unmatched athletic accomplishments. After overcoming a devastating accident that left him nearly unable to walk, he became the first person to cross Antarctica solo, unsupported and fully-human powered, completed the world’s first ocean row across the treacherous Drake Passage and summited Mount Everest twice. Colin is a New York Times bestselling author, a highly sought-after keynote speaker and a Yale University graduate. He’s also a television host, an executive producer, a successful entrepreneur and YPO Jackson Hole member. Colin knows firsthand how to harness the power of the mind to prove that anything is possible.Colin is a master story teller and his adventures and accomplishments are nothing short of outrageous. From catastrophic injury, to the powerful and intuitive women that shape his life, to actionable takeaways, this episode has it all.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 are over the moon about the new LMNT Sparkling available to LMNT Insiders. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Sleepme. The Chilipad bed cooling system is your new bedtime solution. It lets you customize your sleeping environment to your optimal temperature, ensuring you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed. Kelly credits the Chilipad mattress topper with revolutionizing his sleep. Go to sleep.me/TRS and use code TRS and save up to $315!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Cockpunch Coffee. Here at The Ready State we are OBSESSED with coffee, and we can’t get enough of this coffee with a cause. Created by our friend Tim Ferriss, Cockpunch Coffee is roasted on a Bellwether Roaster, creating the lowest carbon footprint coffee available today. If that isn’t enough, all proceeds from the sale of Cockpunch Coffee go to Tim’s nonprofit foundation, Saisei, focused on cutting-edge scientific research that explores treating conditions that are widely considered “untreatable”. If you want to get some delicious coffee that gives back, go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushNolan Kim has a background as a transformational coach, a professional magician, and a member of the Magic Castle. He transitioned to the health and wellness space as a performance coach after a significant health event 7 years ago. He is a master breath coach, with 6 certifications at the advanced level. After 5 years of working with elite athletes & executives, he and his wife Dr. Amanda Kim, blended emotional health with executive coaching, physical health & magic (yes magic!) to create a journey of growth by integrating mind, body & spirit to become fully present to your life and rediscover your power. He has 2 dogs and loves being active, working out, spending time with friends, and is passionate about people becoming the best versions of themselves.Nolan's story is bonkers and there is so much to be learned here about recovery and how shedding limiting beliefs and integrating mind, body, and spirit will improve performance and overall health and wellbeing.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 eating clean you probably need more salt. Next time you are feeling in need of that afternoon coffee, reach for an LMNT instead and check out the bump you get. You'll feel different and perform better. 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. If you feel overwhelmed by the amount of supplements out there, just focus on the basics. Protein, Creatine, and Omegas are foundational and cover a lot of bases. 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 Cockpunch Coffee. Here at The Ready State we are OBSESSED with coffee, and we can’t get enough of this coffee with a cause. Created by our friend Tim Ferriss, Cockpunch Coffee is roasted on a Bellwether Roaster, creating the lowest carbon footprint coffee available today. If that isn’t enough, all proceeds from the sale of Cockpunch Coffee go to Tim’s nonprofit foundation, Saisei, focused on cutting-edge scientific research that explores treating conditions that are widely considered “untreatable”. If you want to get some delicious coffee that gives back, go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushFrom a young age Justin Roethlingshoefer has always been self-motivated to improve, developing the discipline and work ethic necessary to excel. At 13 years old his father said “son, talent will get you noticed but consistency will get you paid” and that set up his quest of founding Own It.Over the last 20+ years Justin has worked with Stanley Cup Champions, NHL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions, Olympians, 8, 9, and 10 figure entrepreneurs and fortune 500 companies. After completing his MS in Sport Performance and Human Biology, Justin sought out post graduate work in functional medicine. He has worked as a Performance Director in the NHL & NCAA, and founded a private camp for professional hockey players focusing on healing them from the inside out. He is an Amazon best selling author for his books: Intent, Blueprint, and the Own It Manual. They focused on peak performance, human optimization, and applying data and testing to create personalized blueprints. Justin’s latest book, The Power of Ownership, hit shelves April 23rd.Justin does a masterful job of explaining how we can own our health by using data like HRV to adopt and constantly refine behaviors that serve us the best.--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. If you are working out hard, you might need a little carbohydrate with your protein. And if you can believe it, Momentous Recovery Protein tastes even better than the regular protein. If you want to supercharge your recovery, 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. If you are in a situation where you can't drink tons of water during a workout or sport (like skiing!), make sure to dose yourself with at least a little LMNT water before you start. You'll feel different and perform better. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Cockpunch Coffee. Here at The Ready State we are OBSESSED with coffee, and we can’t get enough of this coffee with a cause. Created by our friend Tim Ferriss, Cockpunch Coffee is roasted on a Bellwether Roaster, creating the lowest carbon footprint coffee available today. If that isn’t enough, all proceeds from the sale of Cockpunch Coffee go to Tim’s nonprofit foundation, Saisei, focused on cutting-edge scientific research that explores treating conditions that are widely considered “untreatable”. If you want to get some delicious coffee that gives back, go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushKarissa Bodnar launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand in 2015 with the mission of “Bigger than Beauty.” She began her career as a makeup artist and product developer/cosmetic chemist prior to starting Thrive Causemetics and now Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Thrive Causemetics® and Bigger Than Beauty® Skincare exist to empower their customers, employees, and Giving Partners to live their most confident life. Thrive Causemetics has donated over $135 million in products and funds to over 500 nonprofit Giving Partners around the world. Their Giving Partners help communities enduring battles with cancer, emerging from homelessness, surviving domestic abuse, fighting for racial and social justice, pursuing education, supporting LGBTQ+ causes, uplifting underserved marginalized youth, and assisting veterans. Acknowledging her amazing work and success, Karissa has been named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Forbes’ America's Richest Self-Made Women, Marie Claire’s Most Powerful Women, and Inc.’s Badass Female Founders list.We absolutely loved having Karissa live in studio for this podcast! We are utterly inspired by how and why Karissa started this brand and what she's accomplished and continues to do with the Thrive and their 500+ giving partners. Thrive is self-funded and has grown into one of the most impactful philanthropic organizations around. If you are an entrepreneur, this episode is a must listen.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. As we move into some warmer weather, replacing electrolytes is more important than ever. We literally drink it everyday and our current go-to flavors are watermelon and orange. If you want to stock up for spring and summer, 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 stoked on her pre-workout stack - Vital Aminos and Creatine. If you are like Juliet and don't love eating before training, we highly recommend this stack to get everything your muscles need on board before your session. To check 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 Cockpunch Coffee. Here at The Ready State we are OBSESSED with coffee, and we can't get enough of this coffee with a cause. Created by our friend Tim Ferriss, Cockpunch Coffee is roasted on a Bellweather Roaster, creating the lowest carbon footprint coffee available today. If that isn't enough, all proceeds from the sale of Cockpunch Coffee go to Tim's nonprofit foundation, Saisei, focused on cutting-edge scientific research that explores treating conditions that are widely considered “untreatable”. If you want to get some delicious coffee that gives back, go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushKirk "Doc" Parsley completed SEAL training as a teenager and served on SEAL Team Five for 6 years. After leaving to attend college, Kirk received his medical degree and returned to the military as the physician for the West Coast SEAL teams. It was while helping the world's most elite warriors optimize and maintain their performance after years of sustained combat that he noticed a significant gap between "healthcare" and true "health." Kirk was compelled to delve into extensive alternative medical literature, synthesizing and applying plans that relied minimally on pharmaceuticals, supplements, or gadgets. His unparalleled success led him to become a sought-after medical human performance expert, not only for Navy SEALs but also for various military special forces commands. Kirk firmly believes that 80% of health is derived from focusing on Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress mitigation, with a strong emphasis on Sleep.Doc Parsley was the first person in our universe that helped us understand the importance of sleep. In this episode, we learn the mechanisms by which sleep impacts every aspect of life, and it is filled with practical and actionable information on what you can do to improve and protect yours.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. Based on some advice from Stacy Sims, Juliet consumes protein within 20 minutes of working out. But not all proteins are created equal and Momentous Chocolate protein is tasty! To check 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 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 like Juliet and work out first thing in the morning, try chugging an LMNT before training instead of just coffee. You'll be surprised how much it will improve how you feel and perform. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-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.