Life Well Dunn Podcast

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast! Tara Miller, a psychotherapist out of British Columbia, Canada, joins Brian to talk about all things nervous system, therapy, and how we can develop and expand our minds to become better, both in health and in performance. Tara has a more unique way or working with her clients. Traditional therapy practices coach people into reliving their traumas. Although Tara gets you there, she finds it much more effective to treat your nervous system, and not necessarily reliving deep traumas through a practice called self-regulation therapy (SRT). Check this episode out, see how it jives with your beliefs. If you are a practicing therapist, have been or are in therapy, or even thinking about getting a therapist, listen to this and find out what might be best for you! You can find Tara on her website, taradawnmiller.com as well as on Instagram @tarashrink. You can find Brian on Instagram @lifewelldunn. Please subscribe, share, rate, and share a comment! Enjoy!

Welcome back! Cam Brown, owner of CrossFit HCS in Ferndale, Michigan joins me today. Cam joins me to talk about the current state of America, on the heels of the murder of George Floyd. Cam, a black man, give his experiences, and allows me to ask questions to become more educated about where the system the people are coming up short on the topic of racism and equality. Cam does an amazing job of educating me from his experience, and allowing me to ask questions to clear up some of my confusion. This is all a gift and a curse. We can all do better. Right now, in this country, and the world, we need to do a better job of creating love and support, rather than hate and segregation. It's always frustrating when you record podcasts, a lot of times, the best conversations happen when you're not recording. The good news it, this is a start. There's so much more to talk about, to ask about, to evolve with, but this is a start. It's not all inclusive, but it's a step in the right direction. My, and Cam's goal, was to

Welcome back! Christopher Bean is my guest on the podcast today to discuss all things mental health, body dysmorphia, life and death, and his journey from too big to too small and how he improved that relationship. One thing for sure, when you have lost 200 pounds, yes, LOST 200 pounds, Christopher is an expert through his own experience on how these things affect life. We talk about what it means to be a great coach, and where the passion comes from, and how to interact with those that maybe entering the gym for the first time! Be sure to listen to this episode and reflect on how we treat each other and ourselves. You can find Christopher on Instagram @sasquatchbean and myself, Brian, @lifewelldunn And as always, thanks for listening. It would be greatly appreciated if you could subscribe, rate, and leave a comment! Cheers, Brian

Welcome Back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast! As a quick reminder, please subscribe, rate, leave and a comment, and share with friends! On this episode, Brian is joined by the Director of Performance Science and Reconditioning with the New Jersey Devils. The boys get to rapping about training seasons, Devan's path from youth hockey player to college coach and now the pros, struggles and opportunities, and Devan's co-authored book,"Intent: A practical approach to applied sport science for athletic development." If you are interested in knowing about the day to day operations of a pro hockey player, their performance team, or what opportunities there are in pro sports for strength and conditioning related careers, this episode is for you. You can find Devan on Instagram @dmcconnell29 and Brian @lifewelldunn Feel free to reach out to either of them! Enjoy the episode!

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast! Today's guest is fellow strength and conditioning coach, Aj Pickul. Aj has quite the background, ranging from wrestling, retail, and now in strength and conditioning. I am incredibly grateful to Aj, as well as the entire Tenacity Fitness family, for welcoming me and Morgan into their facility, and trusting me from day one to do a good job. Aj inspires me with his work ethic, but his ability to keep the child-like energy around! He's always up to something that makes everyone laugh. Aj is a dedicated self-learned, always seeking ways to improve, and works with a wide variety of populations. In this episode, we talk about what the basics mean for a client, as well as a coach, and even talk about whether a hot dog is a sandwich! You don't want to miss this episode! You can find Aj on Instagram @aj_pickul where you can rely on him posting movement ideas, and battling the bullcrap in the fitness world! Please be sure to hit me up on Instagram @lifewelldunn as

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn podcast! It's been a hot minute since the last episode, with so many new life changes for me! I am super jacked up to welcome you all back with my guest, Dr. Matt Zanis. Dr. Zanis is a physical therapist in the Phoenix, Arizona area. With a 10 mile long resume, he may be best summed up as a connector of all things movement and life optimization. His work is currently focused on foot health and how it affects all of our movement, as well as developing self-awareness, relationships, and overall being a good human being. He works with many populations, from the US Olympic Shooting team, to joe-schmo's like myself. Give this episode a listen, rate, share, and subscribe on iTunes or any other platform. Dr. Zanis can be found on instagram @rootedinmvmnt. He'd love to hear from you! While you're there, hit me up @lifewelldunn and let me know what's going on, and if there are any guests or topics you might like covered! Cheers, Brian

"There are things that scare us that we still want to do, and those are the tests in life. Those are the things we need to seek out and do. Because if you're excited to do something that scares you, that's a test. And I think in order to be successful at it, most things that are scary and hard usually take a while to get."-- John Allen Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast. On this episode, I am joined by retired Navy SEAL, John Allen. Not only has John served and protected the USA as one of the most elite, he has also founded his company, Elite Meet, which helps connect Special Operations Forces and fighter pilots with top professionals. The transition from military life, let alone being a SEAL, to civilian life is incredibly difficult, as John describes. We talked about the similarities between professional athlete's and our military and the difficulties that show up at the end of their careers. In a sense, there is a loss of identity that must be dealt with and understood. John takes us throu

Welcome back to the 32nd episode of Life Well Dunn! Back on the podcast is my good friend Rudy from Zen Teachings (zenteachings.com). Today we deep dive into relationships, self-awareness and attachment. We visit these topics through the vehicle of things like martial arts, sports, meditation, and the gym. All things in life are the same, but they can take on different labels or look different. But, there are lessons, both good and bad to be taken from each experience. So, ask yourself, who am I? What is MY purpose? What am I afraid of? And then ask yourself why you haven't listened to this episode yet! As always, thanks for tuning in. I would be so grateful if you could go over to iTunes and rate/subscribe to the podcast! Visit Rudy on social media-- @zen.teachings or head over to his website, zenteachings.com If you are looking for fitness related help, head over to lifewelldunn.com and send me a message about what you need help with, or stop by instagram (@lifewelldunn) and slide into those DMs!

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast! I am grateful and excited to have you here! My guest on this episode is a guy I met a few months back. The way he carried himself regardless of the situation we found ourselves in stuck out to me and I knew I had to chat with him in the future. So, here we are... Darren is from Pocatello, Idaho. He has been in the strength and conditioning world for nearly 10 years and an athlete long before his coaching career began. He is a great reference of knowledge, but more importantly, we dive into the real make up of coaching--Connection. We take some time to reflect on our time at the Power Athlete Block One Test, and what a great experience that was. We also dive down the rabbit hole that is nutrition and meat, and how to work with clients and athletes to buy in. Darren is an incredibly smart guy. He has a ton of experience, and best of all, he's willing to share it. He is one of the few in the strength and conditioning industry that wants to share, learn, and grow w

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast! Before diving into today’s guest, there’s a major announcement! The website is officially launched!! Check out lifewelldunn.com for a one stop shop of podcast, Youtube, Blog posts, and of course, your opportunity to train virtually or in person with me! Okay…back to the podcast! On the 30th episode, I’m joined by a college friend, Mary Ochsner. Mary is married to a college teammate of mine and is simply living her best life. She is the type of person that lights up a room and makes you feel like you have the abilities to do anything that you dream of doing. She is such a positive, cheerful, and beautiful woman doing amazing things for the world. Mary found yoga not that long ago, but quickly realized that she absolutely loved it. She claims it was her “glass of wine at the end of the night.” She loves it so much, she became an instructor and has since quit her job and become full time with instructing and developing her presence on social media. Side note, she

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast. I'm back "home" in Colorado, and my first stop was to sit down and chat with old co-host, Nate Wellein! In this episode, we take a stroll down the path of Nate's sobriety and the challenges and education this experience has and continues to provide him. Nate discusses what he calls 100% Genuine Acceptance, principals and values including a personal mission statement that helped guide him through his challenges. This was such a fun episode to produce, and had me deep in thought for hours thereafter. Please be sure to check it out, and rate the podcast! It helps our growth! As always thank you for tuning in! lifewelldunn.com Instagram: @lifewelldunn Facebook: LifeWellDunn Twitter:@Lifewelldunn

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast, and Happy New Year! With resolutions in full force, I thought a basic nutrition podcast would go over well. I have a pretty simple outlook on nutrition, although it's something I've struggled with all my life. Nutrition should be kept simple, much like your training. With a simple protocol, we can restore health, improve performance, and increase your health and longevity. What you eat impacts your gut, and your gut impacts all aspects of life, including immune system and cognitive abilities. Give this episode a listen and send me a message with your thoughts. Do you need help with nutrition? Training? Let me know! Please be sure to rate the podcast and leave a comment! It's greatly appreciated! In the mean time, keep grinding away at those 2019 goals! -Brian @lifewelldunn on all social media

"Who is the person I need to become to reach these goals?"- Jenna Kennedy Welcome back! I am incredibly grateful to share this episode with Jenna, a dear friend of mine. She is a source of great motivation, inspiration, knowledge, and all around kindness. She is an amazing friend and has been nothing but supportive since meeting her a few years back. Jenna is currently a school teacher with multiple graduate degrees. She, despite always having the itch to be in position of leadership, has taken her path in a bit of a different direction. Jenna is creating and cultivating her entrepreneurial spirit with her nutrition coaching business. As we rap, we agree that nutrition is much more than food. It's a mindset. Jenna specializes in nutrition, but is an all around health coach, specifically for women. On today's episode, we talk about mindset, and specifically goals with the New Year right around the corner. A wealth of knowledge, energy, and love, Jenna helps me break down some of my struggles, how I'll

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast! On this episode, I get to chat with a good friend from college. Dr. Eric Broadworth is a physical therapist and incredibly passionate about changing the way care is delivered to patients. We get to rap about concussions, something near and dear to my heart, and how they can impact performance and other potential injuries. We're both very serious about movement and how the correct way of moving not only increases performance, but prevents injuries! Lots of little knowledge nuggets in this episode that you won't want to miss! Be sure to check out all that Dr. Broadworth is putting out there for everyone to learn and improve with at his website, fuelphysicaltherapy.com and on Facebook and Instagram, @dr.ericbroadworthptdpt. Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and YouTube, and send me a message on Instagram, Facebook or twitter, @lifewelldunn Cheers!

"Quietness and relaxation is our natural state." Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast! On today's episode, I am joined by Bri Seeley, an Amazon #1 selling author of the book "Permission to Leap." Bri brings amazing energy and perspective on so many aspects of life and mindset. She has owned several successful businesses, has multiple degrees in Fashion, and has lived all of the U.S.A and Italy. Bri has settled into her current business, working with and helping 1000's of people world-wide live their truth and walk their soul's path. We rap about meditation, the conscious and unconscious mind, child-hood, and taking the leap to to fulfill your personal vision. Bri has also been on NBC's Today Show, Forbes, Medium and many other platforms. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to hear her story, be motivated and inspired by her, and also learn some things about myself through this conversation. Be sure to check Bri out on social media by searching @BriSeeley and at her website, Briseeley.

There are some people that you come across that you never expect to pull at your heart strings and fully inspire you. Richard Kaufman is that guy. A military veteran that found himself and his purpose through the tragic events of 9/11. He is the definition of people helping people, and he was the perfect guest. Today, Richard works closely with veterans, as well as many others, on fitness and health. He is a super warm and kind human being that will inspire you to take control of your life. He's a 9th grade drop out, avid reader, and a person of the people, as well as a soon-to-be author! Through his trials and tribulations, he continues to come back harder than ever, and wants to help other's, specifically veterans, do the same. Check out this episode, and be sure to find Richard on Facebook by searching "Richard Kaufman" and on Instagram, @comeback_coach. Thanks for tuning in! Please follow Life Well Dunn on social media! Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @lifewelldunn Subscribe on iTunes and YouTube.

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast. "Long term consistency trumps short term intensity." -- Bruce Lee On this episode, Brian sits down for a short talk about consistency and intensity and some of the ways he struggles with both, and how it can be applied to fitness, nutrition, relationships, and all things life. He also talks about how to improve consistency, which in turn, allows for more intensity. Check it out, and be sure to leave a comment! Follow Life Well Dunn on social media! Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @lifewelldunn Subscribe on YouTube and iTunes

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast! On this episode, Brian is grateful to have Ryan Parr on with him. Ryan is the owner of Bear Bones Strength, currently in Upstate New York. Ryan has been in the fitness industry for the last six years, and has been crushing it! He started as a young martial artist, and has dabbled in the world of powerlifting as well as strongman training. He is a super informative guy, with a ton to offer. Even better than his knowledge is his energy to learn and play, and live the best life he can. On this episode, Brian and Ryan talk a bit about starting a fitness journey, and rant in between about life, fitness, and whatever else comes up. It's a conversation that could have gone on for hours, but nevertheless, here's an hour with Brian and Ryan. You can find Ryan on his website, bearbonesstrength.com He and his family (wife and 2 year old daughter), are about to hit the road, living out of an RV doing strength seminars, teaching at gyms, and enjoying life one mile at a t

Welcome back to the Life Well Dunn Podcast! A return guest, Rudy, from Zen teachings joins Brian on this episode to talk about mindfulness and performance. The guys hit on some meditation, sports, nutrition, and a plethora of other topics. As usual, they struggle to stay on task, but nevertheless, a great time chatting with a ton of knowledge bombs to learn from! Give this episode a shot and see if you can be more mindful in your performance, whether it's sports, training, career, or even relationships. Be sure to follow Rudy and Zen teachings on Instagram @zen.teachings and check out their website, with their blog and YouTube channel at www.zenteachings.com Find Life Well Dunn as well! Instagram: @lifewelldunn Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and the YouTube channel! Thanks for the support! Challenge + Change = Growth

Hey! Welcome back, and thanks for supporting the Life Well Dunn Podcast! On this episode, Brian is talking about the little voice inside your head. Ever hear it? Does it cause resistance in your life? Does it hold you back from being your best self, from enjoying life? It looks like the devil, but really, it's an angel dressed as the devil. Brian goes into depth about befriending this voice, and how it relates to a fixed mindset, and how we can work our way towards a growth mindset. This episode was inspired by the book "Mindset" by Dr. Carol Dweck, PhD. Check it out! Be sure to follow Brian on social media! Ig: @lifewelldunn YouTube: Life Well Dunn Thanks for tuning in! Challenge+Change=Growth