Welcome back! Another solo-pod with Brian! Today's topic is driven by the question, "why am I abandoning myself?" This seems like a strange question on the surface, but when you start getting into it, you begin to recognize that a lot of what you do day-to-day is not actually FOR you, but to work AGAINST you. When we sacrifice our wants and needs for ourselves to support others, how are we blocking ourselves? How are we avoiding the things we need to get done, or things we need to do to show up ...
Apr 11, 2021•14 min•Ep. 59
Welcome back! A quick solo pod from Brian unwrapping one of his favorite tales about the two wolves. A story that forces you to press pause, reflect on your own voice, and decide which wolf you will continue to feed. Brian takes it a step further and relates it to how we show up in the world, and how we are being held back. A quick episode with a lot of bang that you definitely will want to hear! Be sure to leave a review, and rate it 5*****s! Catch Brian on instagram, @lifewelldunn and be sure ...
Mar 13, 2021•17 min•Ep. 58
"If you take care of your people, your people take care of the mission." RK Barker, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of Rugby United New York and fellow Power Athlete Block One Coach drops by to talk about his most recent transition and experiences in life. Rk is a brilliant dude with so much experience and wisdom in life. From West Point graduate to coach, Rk has been through, and experienced a ton of life. But, one thing you'll pick up on in this episode is what life looks like when man st...
Feb 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 57
Welcome back! You might recognize the voice of the guest on this episode. Christopher Bean is back from an encore, and he and Brian rap about the fear of success. We always hear about fear of success and failure, but what does fear of success really mean? Christopher uses his story from obese to too skinny and finding his happy place as well as his coaching as an opportunity to draw scenarios and conclusions to better understand why some of us fear success. Leave a comment, subscribe, and a 5-st...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 56
Fellow Power Athlete Block One Coach, Dennis Dolan, stops by to rap with Brian. DD is a high school athletic trainer in Kansas, and plays a major role in the communication between sports medicine and the strength and conditioning team. Dennis describes how he found himself in the position he currently works in, the one he absolutely loves, and why it resembles how he educates, motivates and takes care of his high school athletes. Dennis is a big believer in honesty, patience, and the process and...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 55
Welcome back!! Dr. Sorr joins Brian as a he comes very highly recommended—He did not disappoint! Dr. Sorr is a Naturopathic Doctor out of Scottsdale, Arizona improving the status quo of healthcare; live, heal, look, and move better. He brings to light so many irregularities and a ton of dysfunction in health as we dive deep down the rabbit hole of digestive and gut health, testosterone and morning wood, lack of sleep as a form of torture, and the mind-body relationship. He also sheds light on gl...
Nov 25, 2020•54 min•Ep. 54
Welcome back! Solo shot with Brian today, and he’s diving into his “Wild Man Experience” down in Corpus Christi, Texas, hosted by Johnny Elsasser. The event itself was absolutely fire! Learning to handle and shoot AR’s, shooting from helicopters, and tons of great food in beautiful south Texas. But, best of all, was the human connection created between a group of men, opening up about insecurities and struggles. Connection and bonds were created and so much learned about self. I truly amazing ev...
Nov 19, 2020•18 min
Episode 52 welcomes Kelsey Flanagan, a nutrition coach turned life coach! Kelsey offers up incredible insight into her own struggles and how she’s navigated some rocky waters to find herself in the position she is today; using her mess to create her message to help others step into a place of true power. Kelsey does such wonderful work with helping women and men step into their power through curiosity and compassion for yourself. She makes it easy to create a space to feel safe and secure to dra...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Welcome back! This episode can't be summed up in words. My buddy Josh stops by to open up about all things mental health, specifically the journey of his life since his brother's suicide over a decade ago. Josh is a special human, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to chat with him about his struggles, how he's bringing awareness to the topic, and so many other things! Josh talks about what it means to ask for help, living your truth, and how difficult it can be for men to navigate the...
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Episode 50! 50 episodes later, and every person I get to talk to brings me to a new level of learning, thought, and outlook. This episode is no different, except I get to chat with my wife! As a Marine, my wife knows about challenges. She is no stranger to hard work, as she grew up having to fight for everything she had. We chat about different energies, our challenges that we've faced as a military couple, moving to a different part of the country, and just being married. The challenges run dee...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Welcome back! Episode 49 brings you the wonderful Angela Beaulieu. Angela is a treasure trove of energy, knowledge and love! We travel down the road of what it takes to reach your goals and why you might be failing and how sweat has the power to transform your life! Angela also brings up the concept of the AM/FM radio. For me and against me THOUGHTS. What a great concept! Want to hear more? Subscribe, rate, and comment and be sure to listen! If you'd like to check Angela out, she's on Instagram,...
Oct 27, 2020•54 min
If you're into riding roller coasters of emotion, then you must tune in! Welcome back, and buckle up. Rafael Garay drops in to tell his story about how he went from drug deal and incarcerated to successful, thriving business coach. Raf has an incredible ability to captivate you, draw you in, and pull out of you absolute raw emotion. He is incredibly motivating, and reminds us that we are nothing without our Mom's. We rap about creating an abundant life, finding your passion and living in it, and...
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Welcome back! If the fitness industry and sports performance world had a few more people like today's guest, the future would be unfathomable. Julian LoCasto joins Brian on this episode to talk about a variety of topics ranging from youth performance nutrition and training, to elite athletes, and what's necessary for our general adult population. Health is a huge indicator of future success, and teaching our youth to love training, to understand fueling their body properly, and molding their min...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Words will not do today's guest any justice. Welcome back to another episode of Life Well Dunn. Alex Street joins the pod and literally leaves Brian speechless. Alex has an incredible story, and delivering that story is his expertise. Alex comes from a background that included him being a Pastor. Through challenges and commitment to finding his true self, Alex realized that life is about the art of storytelling. But, how do we tell that story when we are full of fear? Fear of showing up, being j...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Is there a person or people in your life that when they speak, you stop everything to listen? Then, make sure you dive into this episode. I had the pleasure of sitting down with a great friend and even better human-being, Pat Kennedy. Pat has been a really special person to me, knowing when to coddle me, and when to set me straight. I look up to Pat for the way he carries himself as a man. Albeit margarita induced, this episode has range. Pat takes us into the journey of making a decision to go ...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Oh boy, do we have a doozy for you today! Fellow Block-1 Power Athlete coach, Jeremy Weber, drops in to burn your face off with getting your sh*t together. We're talking directly at men today. Ladies, you can take note, it's universal information, but men, it's time to bring your voice back. It's time to get your health in order. It's time to drop the excuses, the victim mentality, and take responsibility for your health and your vitality. In this episode, Jeremy indulges us in his journey, from...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Welcome back! If you're just finding Brian and the Life Well Dunn Podcast, then you're in for a treat! Lara Days drops in to drop truth and knowledge about all things nutrition...except, Brian and Lara hardly talk about nutrition! Lara takes us through her journey as a half-time choir teacher and a double time nutrition coach. But, as you'll find out, food freedom and healthy nutrition habits are hardly about the nutrition and almost entirely about the mindset! It was a blast for Brian to rap wi...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Welcome back! Today, Brian is joined by another fellow Power Athlete Block 1, Dr. Nick Kyle from Move Right PT. Nick is a breath of fresh air with his abilities to blend his profound intelligence and communication. Nick is a fan of battling the bullshit, demanding that we do more for performance and meeting our potential, especially as coaches and practitioners. Nick has a belief that we shouldn't be treating our patients and athletes to a checklist of capabilities, rather we should be teaching ...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Welcome back! On today's episode, Ben Tzeel joins Brian to rap about type 1 diabetes and the dogma surrounding this disease. Ben is a registered dietician, a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and a man that is here to battle the bullshit. Ben was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 7 years old, and after being thrown into the fire, is determined to help and show others that they do not have to be chained down by this disease. Ben is on a mission to help others take con...
Jul 19, 2020•50 min
Welcome back! On this episode of Life Well Dunn, Brian is joined by Rob Scott, an expert in helping you shift your mindset. Rob is an expert in helping you change your identity by breaking through, changing, and literally evolving your consciousness. Rob calls out Brian for a few of the ways he thinks and helps him get straight and challenge the lenses in which Brian is viewing himself. Rob really gives us so much to look at for ourselves, starting with mastery of self and understanding/changing...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 12 min
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 nece...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 36 min
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. ...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 43 min
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 en...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 33 min
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 ...
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 2 min
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 someth...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr
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-aware...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 14 min
"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 o...
Apr 28, 2019•1 hr 5 min
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...
Mar 24, 2019•48 min
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 knowled...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 11 min
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 t...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min
