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Rebecca Rouse joins Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! Rebecca is an Olympic weightlifter, tactical strength and conditioning coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Semper Stronger. In this episode they talk about Rebecca's journey into weightlifting from the world of gymnastics, the importance of tactical strength training for first responders, and the role of breath work in performance. Rebecca shares insights on her experiences in the United Grid League, the significance of recovery practices like cold plunges and saunas, and her philosophy on discipline and consistency in training. And as always, they end with rapid fire questions. It's another great episode. Give it a listen!   Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Rebecca Rouse and Her Journey  03:04 The Transition from Gymnastics to Weightlifting  06:00 The Evolution of Tactical Strength and Conditioning  09:08 The Importance of Physical Training for First Responders  11:46 The Role of Semper Stronger Foundation  14:50 Breath Work and Its

David Collturi joins Nahtan on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! David is a professional cliff diver, speaker, and performance coach. They discuss David's background and his journey into such a niche sport. He gets to travel all over the world to exotic locations to jump off of perfectly good cliffs. They discuss near death experiences in Switzerland, that "Fear is your friend," and the importance of not taking things for granted and living each day to the fullest. They also talk about how does a person transition to another professional career after cliff diving and steps David is taking to prepare for his future. As always there's rapid-ish fire questions at the end so make sure you stay tuned for that. Give it a listen!   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 18:08 Transition to Professional Cliff Diving 25:53 Speaking and Sharing Experiences 27:43 Overcoming Fear and Performing Under Pressure 31:29 Differences Between Collegiate Diving and Professional Cliff Diving 35:10 Skiing, Snowboarding, and

Derek Price joins Sean on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! Derek is a former Tight End in the NFL for the Detroit Lions. After his playing days, he went on to become a Dr. of Chiropractic, to CEO of 9-figure hospitals, to founding several orthopedic clinics. And thatps just on the professional side. He's an OG member of the Sealfit crew, he's an Ironman finisher, and his newest venture is The Faction Foundation. He and Sean go way back so there's a lot of good stuff in this one. Enjoy!   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Background  02:56 Playing in the NFL and Challenges Faced  08:11 The Injury and Decision to Retire  13:54 Life After Football and Career Pivot  25:19 From the NFL to Chiropractic  30:28 Chiropractic Practice and Expansion  34:10 Endurance Sports and Pursuit of Challenges  39:37 Joining the Coaching Cadre at Seal Fit  55:49 The Power of Showing Up  56:45 The Importance of Community  57:39 Attitude and Effort: The Keys to Success  59:05 Embracing Change for Personal Growth  59:58 Coaching a

Logan Lisle joins Sean and Nathan on The Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! If you don't know Logan or unfamiliar with his DockTok comedy, but your friend that loves dad jokes definitely knows who he is. We've been lucky to work with and become friends with Logan over the past few months and we wanted to bring him on the podcast so you can get a glimpse of the man (and the mustache) behind the curtain. They talk about everything from Lake Tahoe, taxes, dad jokes, insuraning facial hair, and so much more. Make sure you stay tuned for the rapid fire questions at the end and enjoy the episode!   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Qualifying Logan as the Guest  04:34 Logan's Life Beyond Dad Jokes  12:31 The Rise of Doc Talk on TikTok  19:36 The Role of Jesse in Doc Talk  24:18 Managing Multiple Ventures and Collaborations  31:35 Interactions with Celebrities  40:37 Dream Job and Favorite Sandwich  53:04 Relaxation Routine and Trusting God's Plan  56:25 Finding Logan Lisle on Social Media    Check us out at www.bubsn

Greg Hammond joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism #podcast! Greg works for Concept 2 which, if you're in the fitness space, you're very familiar with. They're know for the RowErgs, SkiErgs, and of course their BikeErgs. They talk about how he got started with the company , his love for endurance sports, weightlifting, action sports, you name it! They discuss rowing as an exercise and some of the methods it's been utilized by different groups such as  @crossfit  and other functional fitness activities. Greg is a "Vermont Guy" (whatever that means) so of course had and Sean talk about living and growing up in New England. But I'll stop telling you about it and let you experience it for yourself. Enjoy!   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Background of Greg Hammond  02:03 Greg's Journey with Concept2  06:42 Greg's Personal Sports and Introduction to CrossFit  15:13 Integration of Concept2 Rowers in CrossFit  19:21 Concept2's Role in Endurance Sports and Weightlifting  22:20 Evolution of the Concep

Jimi Letchford joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism! Jimi is the President of GoRuck. Before that he worked for CrossFit and served as a Marine. He recounts stories of training Marines and leading soldiers into combat. We talked about all kinds of stuff from Blink-182 vs. Pantera, wrestling at the Naval Academy and how those skills transfer to both CrossFit and Jiu-jitsu, his post-military career, Hero Workouts and the purpose they serve, and of course we finish with some rapid fire questions. Jimi and Sean go way back, make sure to give it a listen and leave us a review!   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Concert Experiences  05:34 Jimi’s Background: Naval Academy and Marine Corps  25:26 The Marine Corps: Structure and Occupation  27:43 Transitioning from Active Duty to Reserves  30:38 The Early Years of CrossFit: Rapid Growth and Collaboration  36:18 GoRuck: Rucking and Brand Affinity  45:24 The Travis Manion Foundation: Honoring Fallen Heroes  54:34 Introduction and Connection with GoRuck 

David Newman, CEO of Rx Smart Gear, joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Dave has created an amazing line of jump ropes and other products that are used by CrossFitters, boxers, general training, and of course the jump rope world. He reminisces about the origins of the company, his training and business sense before founding the company, and what it has grown into today. Everything from gymnastics coaching, to real estate sales, scuba diving, and of course jumping rope. Dave's passion is evident from the start. He loves this community and he loves creating things that help make other people fitter. Enjoy this episode! It's a great one!   Chapters  00:00 Pre-setup discussions  00:36 Introduction to Dave Newman and RX Smart Gear  07:13 Dave's Background in Gymnastics and Coaching  15:13 Transition to CrossFit and Starting RX Smart Gear  22:09 Focus on Jumping Rope and Double Unders  25:29 Motivation Through Shame and Humiliation  30:42 Creating a Better Jump Rope  35:03 The Parallel of

Travis Browne joins Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Travis is a retired mixed martial artist and his current venture is Browsey Acres along with his wife and partner Ronda Rousey. They talk about Wagyu beef and break down the difference between it and other types. They discuss the benefits of regenerative ranching and the importance of knowing where your food comes from. Travis talks about going after what you love but also the importance of enjoying the journey and not just focusing on catching up. They talk about thow to shop for groceries, the importance of hydration after binge drinking, and of course family. The rapid fire questions at the end lend a look into more of who Travis is and how he got to where he is today.   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Discussion on Hydration Sticks  03:41 Introducing Travis Browne and Browsey Acres  06:13 Travis Browne's Journey into Ranching  08:59 The Impact of Raising and Harvesting Their Own Meat  12:45 The Importance of Nutrition and Whole Foods  26:

Greg Scheinman joins Sean on the Cult of Recreationalism Podcast! Greg is the creator of The Midlife Male. It’s a book, a newsletter, a podcast, a YouTube channel and he breaks it all down for us. Everything from the 6 F’s to insights on topics such as health, fitness, relationships, and personal growth. He talks about the importance of consistency, discipline, and learning from others who have achieved success in various areas of life. He’s had a crazy, cool career path and takes us from childhood to selling a company to Michael Eisner. It’s a good one. Give it a listen!   Chapters  00:00 Introduction: Terry Blacks and the Cult of Recreationalism Podcast  04:45 Greg's Journey and the Midlife Mail  11:25 Embracing Change and Opportunity in Midlife  23:09 Consistency and Better Choices: The Path to Long-Term Success  27:24 Learning How to Make Changes: The Key to Personal Growth  29:13 Navigating the Challenges of Midlife with Grace and Gratitude  31:27 Finding Authenticity and Passion in Your Career  43:21 Al

On a special episode of the Cult of Recreationalism Sean and Nathan hang out and Sean shares a bunch of stories of growing up with Glen and adventures that they shared. Everything from their first job which they were horrible at, hitchhiking to Alaska to work for the summer, fiscal responsibility, fiscal irresponsibility, Glen coached CrossFit without ever getting certified, and him bringing joy and laughter to people even after he's gone. Yeah, I know that was a run on sentence but it's fitting for this episode. Enjoy!   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Backstory  02:37 The Mischievous Side of Glen: Terrapin Painters  06:46 The Bank of Glen: Always There to Lend Money  09:26 Following the Grateful Dead: Glen's Summer Adventure  12:27 Ski Bum Years: Glen's Love for Skiing and Snowboarding  24:10 The Adventures of Glen: Smuggling Auto Parts and Mystery Cargo  25:58 The Unconventional CrossFit Instructor: Glen's Lack of Certification  28:56 Glen's Resourcefulness: Navigating Challenges with Creativity  37:21 Th

Mike Ritland joins Sean on the Cult of Recreationalism Podcast! Mike is a three-time New York Times bestselling author and former Navy Seal - who also served with Glen 'BUB' Doherty. They discuss Mike's journey from growing up in Iowa to becoming a SEAL, what he's done in his career after leaving the service like dog training, and of course he shares some stories about BUB that Sean didn't even know or had only heard parts of. Other topics include Mike's podcast, jiu-jitsu, and the meditation of motorcycle riding. Give it a listen!   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Embracing the Unconventional 03:05 From Iowa to Navy SEAL 05:05 Mental Preparation and Adaptability in Overcoming Challenges 34:15 Shared Experiences and Adventures: Cherishing Memories 49:24 Reflecting on What Glenn Would Do: Finding Guidance and Motivation 52:58 Living Life to the Fullest: Honoring the Memory of a Fallen Friend 01:03:27 The Impact of the Podcast 01:08:24 The Importance of Struggle and Challenge 01:17:59 Never Giving Up: The Key t

Rory McKernan joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism! Rory is the VP or Business Development for Mayhem Nation and CrossFit Mayhem. Before that he worked for CrossFit and was a personality on their media team. Remember the old Open announcements? Before that he worked at a gym in Encinitas, California called SealFit where he was Sean and Glen's first CrossFit coach. They reminisce about old times in SoCal, tell stories about Glen, and a bunch of other topics like travel, the mountains, and of course fitness. Give it a listen!   Chapters  00:00 The Art of Wiping the Whiteboard Clean  03:33 Journey to the Mountains: Personal Growth and Reflection  23:40 Becoming a Commercial Helicopter Pilot: Challenges and Triumphs  29:55 The Early Days of CrossFit and the Influence of Glen Doherty  33:12 The Community and Culture of CrossFit  36:08 Creating the Hero Workout in Honor of Glenn  39:00 The Impact of CrossFit on Personal Growth and Enduring Friendships  01:03:59 Creating Meaning in Life: The Power of

Dr. Allison Brager joins Sean and Nathan on The Cult of Recreationalism! Dr./Major Brager is a neurobiologist and sleep expert, and she discusses her work in supporting special operations and the importance of sleep and circadian rhythms. They talk about sleep timing and recovery, the myth of catching up on sleep, human performance, consistent sleep patterns, and everything else you want to know about. They talk about Allison's background to get to where she is today which involves D1 athletics, the CrossFit Games, and of course, the military.   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Background  02:27 The Role of Sleep in Special Operations  07:28 The Science Behind Sleep and Recovery  07:35 The Impact of Sleep on Athletic and Cognitive Performance  09:10 Immunohistochemistry and Animal Models  11:19 Dr. Breger's Journey into Sleep Research  14:01 The Evolution of Sleep and Recovery  14:58 Debunking Sleep Myths  18:08 The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Performance and Teamwork  20:31 The Importance of Sleep Timing

Sage Burgener joins Nathan on the podcast this week! Sage is a weightlifter by birth that found a love for ultra running. They talk about everything from growing up in Coach B's gym, progressing as both an athlete and coach, parenting, running Bad Bitch Camps, and so much more. Sage speaks about the idea of grit and suffering and how you can find both in Olympic weightlifting and distance running. It's a great conversation that you don't want to miss out on.   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Background  08:16 The Importance of Being Coachable  24:54 Improving in 5K Races  34:45 Integrating Strength and Conditioning in Ultra Running: Ultra Strength Program    Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com   Follow us at:  instagram.com/bubsnaturals  facebook.com/bubsnaturals  instagram.com/natebehavior    Follow Sage Burgener at:  instagram.com/sageburgener  instagram.com/ultrastrengthco  instagram.com/burgenerstrength  www.burgenerstrength.com   Intro Music: Stock Media provided by eitanepsteinmusic / Pond5

Dave Durante joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Dave is a gymnast, former Olympian, and founder of Power Monkey Fitness. They discuss Dave’s path through growing up in New Jersey, to competing at Stanford, to the Olympics in Beijing. He’s a girl dad, sneakerhead who never thought he would get into coaching who now runs Power Monkey Camp which brings in amazing coaches from all over the world to train coaches, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Make sure you check out the end of the episode for a round of rapidfire questions to get to know Dave a little better.   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Background  13:26 Dave's Gymnastics Journey  25:01 Transition to Coaching and Power Monkey Camp  29:11 Power Monkey Camp: Building Skills and Relationships  32:11 The Impact of CrossFit on Gymnastics  36:15 From Gymnast to Coach: Dave Durante's Journey  39:19 Learning from Olympic Athletes  43:57 Personal Stories: From Snowboarding to Gymnastics  46:34 Dave's Favorites: Bourbon, X-Men,

In this episode, Evan Slaughter AKA @fit2serve1 joins Nathan on the Cult of Rec podcast! Evan is a fitness influencer, content creator, pickleballer, a veteran, and he’s doing what he loves. He talks about his love for comedy and how he incorporates it into his content. He loves finding humor in any situation and it’s helped him grow after dealing with anxiety and addiction earlier in his life. They also talk about finding inspiration for creating content, the importance of being mentally and physically healthy, and the significance behind Evan's Instagram name. Enjoy!   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Background  03:21 Transitioning to Full-Time Content Creation  06:14 The Role of Comedy in Evan's Content  07:01 Getting into Pickleball  08:39 Making the Switch to Full-Time Creator  11:19 Using Social Media as a Job  12:44 Unwinding and Taking Breaks from Social Media  13:16 Dating Apps and Personal Life  15:33 Reflecting on Strengths and Weaknesses  18:10 Coping Strategies for Anxiety  20:09 Finding Support

Kris “Tanto” Paronto joins Sean on the podcast. Of course they talk about Benghazi, Kris’ experience there and his interactions with Glen, but they also talked a lot about Kris’ life before and after. Everything from growing up in a football household, to joining the military, to now owning a vodka brand and all the challenges associated with it. If you’re at all interested in the events in Libya and what happened after, be sure to give this a listen. Kris doesn’t hold back and it’s an incredible story.   Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Challenges of the Alcohol Business 11:26 The Difference Between Military Brotherhood and the Civilian World 34:09 From Athlete to Military: Finding the Right Path 43:51 Perseverance and Success as a Contractor 54:44 Finding Joy and Laughter in Challenging Situations 01:15:15 The Arrival of Reinforcements and Devastating Mortar Attacks 01:25:21 Telling the Story Accurately: Motivation Behind the Book and Movie 01:33:40 Overcoming Challenges: Fighting for Creative Control 01:45:04

Michael Dalton of Hustle Media joins Nathan on today's podcast to talk all things videography and creativity. They discuss the challenges of managing multiple roles, the importance of pursuing art for art's sake, and the process of unlearning rules to foster creativity. They also touch on the concept of 'spoons' as a measure of energy and the fulfillment that comes from meaningful connection. They talk the creative industry, running gyms, strategy, balance, Mario Kart, and the importance of finding time for leisure activities.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 07:33 Managing Multiple Roles 29:20 Unlearning Rules and Fostering Creativity 39:32 Embracing Creativity and Breaking the Rules 48:54 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities 56:57 Effective Time Management   Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com   Follow us at:  instagram.com/bubsnaturals facebook.com/bubsnaturals instagram.com/natebehavior   Follow Michael Dalton at: instagram.com/michaelishustle https://www.youtube.com/@michaelishustle  https:/

Matt Chan, firefighter and Head Coach of AT TRAIN FTW joins Sean and Nathan to talk about his passion for skiing and climbing and how his history in CrossFit and the Titan Games lead him to where he is now. Matt also talks about his transition from IT to firefighting and then to full-time athlete, highlighting the importance of following your passion. He reflects on the early days of CrossFit and the camaraderie among athletes. Matt's dedication to fitness and his ability to make drastic life changes have shaped his journey. Matt discusses his career as a firefighter and his passion for helping people. He talks about his experience on the TV show The Titan Games and how he got involved. Matt also shares his journey with Train for the Win, a training program he developed to improve upon the CrossFit methodology and promote longevity in fitness. He discusses his upcoming goals, including participating in the Leadville 100 bike race and the Tactical Games. Matt also mentions his love for tattoos and the culture

Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler join Nathan and they plan out the ideal way to start training and break it down generally what to do as you enter different eras or decades of your life. They cover tons of topics from coaching coffee, owning gyms during the pandemic, pushing boundaries as you age, taking calculated risks, and the importance of failing. You'll laugh, you hopefully won't cry, maybe you'll get hungry. Who knows where the conversation will go? Guess you'll have to watch to find out.   Chapters  00:00 Introductions and Coffee Nicknames  03:51 Coffee as a Coaching Companion  09:38 Get With The Programming: Connecting Through Podcasting  14:22 Starting a Podcast: Overcoming Doubts and Building a Community  37:00 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity  48:24 Maintaining Movement Quality as Athletes Age  54:21 Prioritizing Routines, Nutrition, and Recovery  01:03:43 Maintaining Muscle Tone and Functionality as You Age  01:08:58 The Potential Impact of CrossFit on Aging and Health    Check us out