Chasing Common Ground: Lifestyle Conversations with Chris Liddle

Tim Adams is the founder of Free Play for Kids which started out as Free Footie in 2007, when he met a group of kids that broke his heart into a million pieces. Tim Adams was at an inner-city school filled with struggling kids, doing a story for his former job as a reporter with CBC Edmonton. After turning the mic off, he asked about volunteering. He had played a lot of soccer and thought he could give the sport back to some of the kids who wouldn’t otherwise have the chance to play. That instance grew into what we know today as www.freeplayforkids.com The lives that kids lead in our diverse community can get dark. Not everyone has the coach that has changed their life or the mentor that leads by example or the opportunities that make things work out. Not everyone has a safe space at home or their basic needs covered or the skills that some of us take for granted like making breakfast or even being able to afford breakfast. Tim works very hard putting in the reps, to make amazing things happen for kids and young leaders. He recognizes the privilege he has and the experiences he’s had that other kids haven’t even been able to imagine before Free Play For Kids. He also knows first hand just how life changing having access to sport and coaches who make you feel seen can be on someone’s life. Not only has Tim provided an opportunity to play, he’s grown the program to provide opportunities for leadership, and created a safe space for kids to be their authentic selves. His team of coaches comes from diverse backgrounds and skills and identities. You can see it in how they lead, and how happy the kids are to be around them. They’ve found ways to transport the kids so that it’s no longer a barrier. They’ve formed partnerships with businesses to bring food to kids when gathering wasn’t an option. They’ve worked hard to be there for kids when kids need them most in these unprecedented times. There is no perfect journey to an undertaking as massive as Free Play, but Tim shares a piece of it all on this episode and how sometimes we have to leave a financially secure space where we don’t feel supported and take a risk on ourselves. Sometimes you have to simply bet on yourself. Just do it. Over the years, Tim has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 (2011) by Edify magazine, he was on of two civilians to receive the 2013 Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Crime Prevention Award, and he was most recently a Northern Lights recipient in 2020. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. To get to know more about him, he’s most active on Twitter. To get to know your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow him @christianliddle, or follow the show @thelifestylechase or head to www.invigoratetraining.com The Lifestyle Chase is available in both audio and video. To help the show succeed, please share it on social media, and rate it on your favourite podcast platform. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Aaron Bold is a Canadian Professional Lacrosse goalie, a coach to many young athletes as well as a trainer and owner of Bold Athletics facility in Edmonton. Aaron has never done things the easy way whether it be in the pursuit of an athletic achievement, a business goal, or any aspect of life. He pays tribute to his mom who has always been someone he can count on. We discuss a lot of things about life in this episode but there is bound to be a takeaway for anyone who listens.As a podcast host, I think it's important to celebrate legacy and show compassion and empathy to what people face in their life. When you know pain, you see pain and you feel it and it almost connects you with the people you're meant to connect with.Life isn't meant to be easy all the time and the more open we are, the more we can see the helpers when we need them. I witnessed an immense amount of strength from Aaron this past year as not only did he have to be strong for his clients, he had to be strong as a gym owner, a partner, and a human being.Aaron lost the love of his life to a lengthy battle with cancer in 2020; at a time when there was so much happening in the world, I would never be able to imagine being in his shoes. Aaron talks about how he met Michelle and who she is for him. He talked about personal growth and his goals for the future. To celebrate the life of Michelle Fines, I would love for you to donate to either www.albertacancer.ca or donate at www.southlake.caIf you would like to learn more about Aaron, you can follow him on IG @boldy77 or go to his website www.boldathletics.comTo learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can go to @christianliddle, or follow the show @thelifestylechase or head to www.invigoratetraining.comTo support the show, please subscribe on your favourite platform and share on social media. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Matthew Ibrahim is a Strength & Conditioning Coach, Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science, and Ph.D. student in Human & Sport Performance. He has been an invited guest speaker at EXOS at Google Headquarters, Sports Academy at The Star, Perform Better, and the NSCA Coaches Clinic. His work has been featured in Men's Health, Science for Sport, and T-Nation. Connect with him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewibrahim_/ In this episode we took a very talked about how others may see him now and how he would describe himself. We talked about the importance of having non-negotiables in your life and career and some moments when he didn’t have them himself. We spoke about failure and the learning opportunities that it provides as long as you are open to feedback. Matthew is a guy that asks for opportunities and sees opportunities. He is always open to constructive feedback because of what it’s done for him in his career so far. If you enjoy this episode of The Lifestyle Chase, please head to Apple Podcasts to leave a 5 star rating. This helps the show surge on the charts and gain new audience members. Another way to support the show, the host, and the guest, is to share a screenshot of the episode on social media. To learn more about your host, Chris Liddle, you can go to www.invigoratetraining.com or follow along on Instagram @christianliddle, @thelifestylechase Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Jonny Landels is based out of Leeds, UK and is the founder and head coach of Next Step Nutrition. He also hosts his own podcast called The Next Step Espresso. When he was 16, he lost his dad to heart disease. From that point, he dedicated his life to help make sure this doesn't happen to others.In this episode we skimmed the surface of Jonny's origin story. We talked about what he thought he would be doing after leaving secondary school and how he got into the fitness industry. He shared what his first CrossFit class was like and was open and honest about times when he's felt mentally low and what he does in his life to stay on track and keep a clear head. Jonny shared his experiences from the past year, how 2020 impacted him and some lessons he's learned in 2021 so far. If you've made it this far, you will find it worthwhile to give @jonnylandels a follow on Instagram because he puts out some of the funniest Reels in the entire internet. Also because he's a great resource in general. You can find more about him and what he does at https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/If you've enjoyed this episode of The Lifestyle Chase, you can follow the host @christianliddle and follow the podcast @thelifestylechase. You can learn more about me (Chris) at www.invigoratetraining.comPlease help the show grow by subscribing on the platform you listen to, sharing a screenshot of the episode in your story, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for your support. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This is Dean Guedo's 3rd appearance on The Lifestyle Chase. Previous episodes are Episode 3 and Episode 113. Episode 3 was recorded after he left the gym we both worked at which was shortly followed by my entry into being self employed in October of that year. Episode 113 ironically was almost exactly a year ago. We thought the pandemic would be behind us in a matter of months. It's amazing how wrong we were. Amidst many other things, in the last year Dean has begun his journey as a dad, he's found ways to keep up his ideal lifestyle and he threw out all of his fitness teddy bears and replaced them with new ones. What does that mean? You'll have to check it out. We talk about dog ownership, communication in training and in relationships, planning ahead, and baby poop. For more Dean, you can find him @guedo.power on Instagram or check out his podcast, The Pump. For more on your host, Chris Liddle, you can follow me @christianliddle, @thelifestylechase or head to my website www.invigoratetraining.com Please share the episode on social media by taking a screenshot or a picture and tagging me so I can repost! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This is Kayle's return to The Lifestyle Chase.(@kayle_salad._ )was last on the show for Episode 117 back on April 29, 2020.At that time she was living in Australia navigating all the crazy things that had happened over the course of the last few months during that time.This episode was a bit of a catch up. Filling in the gaps between where she was then and where she is now. Navigating a recent ADHD diagnosis while living in Bali and working on her online business at www.kaylesimpsonfitness.com Check out the episode and if you haven't already be sure to go back to Episode 117 to get more background on Kayle to fill in the gaps.Thanks for checking out The Lifestyle Chase. To learn more about me (Chris) your host, you can follow me @christianliddle , @thelifestylechase and head to www.invigoratetraining.com Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode is with Toronto-based, Alex Effer (@alex.effer). I'm going to use his story from resilientrehab.ca to give you an idea of what he is all about. In addition, if you're interested in anything he has to offer - that is his website. "From a young age, I gained an understanding of the importance of health and physical activity from playing competitive sports and going to the gym. However, I didn’t gain a full appreciation of life-long health until I was diagnosed and hospitalized with colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. My life changed drastically. I was in constant pain. Joint pain, especially my lower back, knees, and ankles, stomach pains and mental exhaustion from the fear that I wouldn’t be able to do the things that I enjoyed doing. With my background in Exercise Physiology from the University of Toronto as well as the positions I have held as an Exercise Physiologist, I started to educate myself on multiple fitness, rehabilitation and nutrition models which I applied on myself. Some worked, others didn’t, but I was driven to find a solution as I was not going to let pain interfere with my life. After years of trial and error, consulting with other practitioners, and the combination of multiple fitness and rehabilitation methodologies, I overcame the constant daily pains and am able to train and move pain-free.From my experience, I have dedicated my life to help my clients overcome any ailments or pain in order to restore confidence in their lives through a unique, integrated, and multi-disciplinary approach to training and rehabilitation."The Lifestyle Chase needs your help growing the audience. Since September 2018, I (Chris Liddle) have been having conversations with guests in and out of the fitness industry with the vision of helping people to be their best self and live a realistically fulfilling life as they strive to be their best self. There is one thing that goes a long way in promoting a podcast. Share a screenshot in your story of the episode or share the link on social media. When people see you are taking the time to listen, it encourages them to listen as well. When a podcast gets traction, it gives the host the opportunity to talk to people with busier schedules and with enough momentum can one day support the host's career. Thank you for listening, I hope you check out more episodes. If you need anything you can always find me on IG @christianliddle @thelifestylechase or at www.invigoratetraining.com Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This is Kyle Dobbs (@compoundperformance_) return to The Lifestyle Chase. He first appeared on the show back in June 2019 for Episode 51. This past year I enrolled in the quarterly mentorship offered by Kyle and Matt. As a sidenote, Matt Domney has also been on the show. Their business is https://www.compoundperformance.com/Kyle takes great pride in being a family man and is someone who thrives off of facilitating strong people in his circle. He's been someone that's aligned with me countless times in what I would deem to be my core values. He takes the well being and quality of life of his diverse and talented community that he's built over the years incredibly seriously. He wants to form strong connections and learn about people who might not walk the same path he walked. He has been an excellent role model for me which is a big part of why I promote him so much on the show and asked for him to come back. With all of that being said, I hope you give this episode a listen. If you're a trainer or coach, I highly recomend checking out the offerings of the Compound Performance Business. If you're anyone and everyone else, I genuinely think you'll get something valuable from this episode. Thanks for listening to or watching The Lifestyle Chase! Please help the show grow by rating it, sharing it, and leaving a comment on your favourite platform. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Today Lucy Hendricks @lucy_hendricks took on the role as guest host of The Lifestyle Chase. She asked me if I was open to having her interview me which is a perfect segway into our episode. We talked about being open minded in the fitness industry and stepping back from the approach of being dogmatic about everything that we see. I shared some pieces of life experience which have played a role in shaping my personality and approach in life and we expanded more about how we can go into the industry with a beginner mindset and be open to feedback. Lucy has previously appeared on the show on Episode 104, as well as Episode 135 so it's definitely well worth your time to check those episodes to learn more about her and what she does. I am currently doing Mindful Movement sessions with her where she is challenging me to be better in my own training and wellness. If you're wondering what Mindful Movement is - think about it like insurance for your body, or valuable insight for your strength training. It's not quite yoga, it's not stretching, it's not meditation. If you're anything like me, just send her a message and ask her how you can try a class. The Lifestyle Chase has been around for a while now and I am putting a lot of effort into growing the audience. If you want to help with that, I'd love it if you shared this episode on social media and tagged me @christianliddle, @thelifestylechase and @lucy_hendricks . Thanks for listening to or watching The Lifestyle Chase. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode marks the first ever live streamed episode of The Lifestyle Chase. It was streamed live on @christianliddle account on Instagram. Alex McBrairty @_ateamfit_ returned to the show with his last appearance in a full length episode being Episode 77. Over the last year or two, he's become a rock solid friend to have in the industry but also in life. Here is is most clear and concise bio. Alex McBrairty is a formerly obese kid turned fitness and motivation expert. He uses his own transformation story to help inspire others to take control of their lives. Blending fitness and psychology, Alex coaches men and women to master their mindset, discover their inner awesome, and live their best life.Alex graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in psychology, where he helped manage a research team that studied motivation theory. Alex is a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), as well as a recipient of the Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.Alex writes and speaks on a variety of health, wellness, and lifestyle topics. He also dances, travels, and enjoys the little things in life. To learn more about him, go to www.ateamfit.com. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Erik Turner @erikturner41 and I have been hyping eachother up on Instagram via DMs and posts over the last year or two and it's been a very welcome addition to all of the unpredictableness that comes with life. When you find like minded people there is a good feeling that comes from cheering one another on as you each pursue big hairy audacious goals. Erik is a Professional Lacrosse Player in the NLL with the Colorado Mammoth which is currently on pause. He also works with a lot of young lacrosse players through his work directly with schools and various other offerings throughout the year. While he waits to get back to the NLL he is dialing into his own fitness and nutrition in big ways. His story will make you second guess if you are going after your goals or just saying that you're going after your goals. We talk about his time at Cornell, recovering from an injury, seeing the positives in having all your stuff burn, his experiences pursuing lacrosse and showing what he's capable of, and reflecting on how far he's come since his appearance on the 2nd Floor Podcast. It's important to realize there are going to be opportunities to grow and excel and they are going to come at you at first as obstacles. It's not that we need to be toxicly positive about everything that goes wrong in our life, but if we can find learning experiences in our setbacks, and be coachable in our shortcomings, we can excel and do what we came to do. If you enjoy this episode, please share a screenshot in your Instagram story or tell a friend. To stay up to date with all things The Lifestyle Chase, follow @thelifestylechase on Instagram. I've also recently partnered with a Canadian Company called truLOCAL. The truLOCAL marketplace is an online shop where you can support your local economy by browsing for meat products from farmers, producers and butchers within your province. truLOCAL is also expanding to the US. Head to trulocal.ca or trulocalusa.comYou can get a bonus with your first few orders by using the promo code APLIDDLEBACON for bacon and chicken or TRULIFESTYLECHASE for ground beef. Details are in the podcast episode. It's a great way to support local while supporting The Lifestyle Chase as well. Thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and subscribe to be in the loop for future episodes! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Andrew (@ando_pfs) and I met through Instagram and through both participating in the Compound Performance Mentorship. Our introverted tendencies helped us connect. There are so many instances where we are on the same page with our values and work ethic that I was excited to have him on the show to take a deep dive on a few things. There are a lot of podcasts that Andrew has been on that go a lot further into fitness for golfers or simply talk more about exercise and training. We talked a bit more about life and values and people. Andrew started as an athlete in a small town in Kansas where he participated in three sports in high school. His sports career continued at Baker University where he played baseball and basketball. During that time Andrew began to find his true passion for fitness and performance. While majoring in Exercise Science his knowledge on fitness and health continued to grow. Throughout his athletic career at Baker, he realized his strength performance goals could be reached by getting into weight lifting. After he graduated he knew that he wanted to share the knowledge he learned to help other people, and that’s where his personal training career started.What Andrew loves about personal training is the fitness industry is always expanding and there is always something new to learn. The mindset and heart of an athlete, he continued to look for opportunities to continue his education with health and fitness. He embraced the learning and concepts of golf fitness and performance. He believes that the general public can benefit from the techniques and concepts of golf fitness training through mobility, flexibility, dynamic movement while throwing a twist with traditional strength and athletic movements. Andrew views health and fitness is not necessarily about looking ripped or toned year round with high intensity workouts, but about a life style change through active habits, maintainable nutritional choices, and a healthy mind set of self-worth.Andrew loves working with all types of people, and enjoys creating valuable interpersonal relationships that can help clients exceed their goals. He enjoys learning about his clients to ensure a fun, motivational and fulfilling workout.If you enjoy this episode, please share a screenshot in your Instagram story or tell a friend. To stay up to date with all things The Lifestyle Chase, follow @thelifestylechase on Instagram. I've also recently partnered with a Canadian Company called truLOCAL. The truLOCAL marketplace is an online shop where you can support your local economy by browsing for meat products from farmers, producers and butchers within your province. truLOCAL is also expanding to the US. Head to trulocal.ca or trulocalusa.comYou can get a bonus with your first few orders by using the promo code APLIDDLEBACON for bacon and chicken or TRULIFESTYLECHASE for ground beef. Details are in the podcast episode. It's a great way to support local while supporting The Lifestyle Chase as well. Thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and subscribe to be in the loop for future episodes! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Chloe Forrest is a professional ACTRA Voice Actor currently located in Toronto, ON. She's a highly-driven team player with contagious energy and a knack for genuinely connecting with others. She has voiced commercials for companies such as Visa and Kia, and worked for companies such as lululemon and Bell Media.Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, raised in Dubai, UAE, she received her first degree in Acting from Dalhousie University and her second degree in Marketing from Ryerson University. She has experience in voiceovers, film, television, live theatre, emceeing, social media, marketing and event planning. I met Chloe through my seasonal role with lululemon this past holiday season. We were in the same Zoom room several times and I'll never forget how supportive she was in the training process. Her and I share a lot of the same values and drive which is what inspired me to have her on the show. I think any listener will have a lot to learn from someone like her. One day you'll be able to look back and hear the origin story of her journey as she undoubtedly continues to do bigger and bigger things in the years to come. To learn more about her you can go to www.chloeforrest.ca or follow her on Instagram @chloeforrestvo or @chloe4est. If you enjoy this episode, please share a screenshot in your Instagram story or tell a friend. To stay up to date with all things The Lifestyle Chase, follow @thelifestylechase on Instagram. I've also recently partnered with a Canadian Company called truLOCAL. The truLOCAL marketplace is an online shop where you can support your local economy by browsing for meat products from farmers, producers and butchers within your province. truLOCAL is also expanding to the US. Head to trulocal.ca or trulocalusa.comYou can get a bonus with your first few orders by using the promo code APLIDDLEBACON for bacon and chicken or TRULIFESTYLECHASE for ground beef. Details are in the podcast episode. It's a great way to support local while supporting The Lifestyle Chase as well. Thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and subscribe to be in the loop for future episodes! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Michelle Boland (@dr.michelleboland) is highly respected and one of the top performance coaches and fitness professionals in the industry. She is a strength and conditioning coach in Boston, MA. She is the owner of www.michelleboland-training.com and is an in-demand writer and speaker in the field of human performance. Michelle earned her Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from Springfield College.In this episode we talk a lot about Michelle's influences, communicating with clients, taking lessons from interactions and how exercise videos can make a huge difference in someone's ability to coach. We go back in time and hear advice she'd give her younger-self and give shout outs to a few people. It's super conversational but will be valuable to anyone. If you listen, go tag me @christianliddle in your IG story on social media so I know you're out there. To stay up to date with all things The Lifestyle Chase, follow @thelifestylechase on Instagram. I've also recently partnered with a Canadian Company called truLOCAL. The truLOCAL marketplace is an online shop where you can support your local economy by browsing for meat products from farmers, producers and butchers within your province. truLOCAL is also expanding to the US. Head to trulocal.ca or trulocalusa.comYou can get a bonus with your first few orders by using the promo code APLIDDLEBACON for bacon and chicken or TRULIFESTYLECHASE for ground beef. Details are in the podcast episode. It's a great way to support local while supporting The Lifestyle Chase as well. Thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and subscribe to be in the loop for future episodes! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Sahmura Gonzalez @gimmesahmurasquats is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer living in NYC. In this episode we talk about her career journey, some of her moments of clarity in which she made big changes, and the importance of communication. Sometimes simply telling people what exercises to do isn't what gets them to their goals. Being able to listen and ask the right questions is incredibly important. To learn more about Sahmura you can head to her website https://www.sahmuragonzalez.com/I've also recently partnered with a Canadian Company called truLOCAL. The truLOCAL marketplace is an online shop where you can support your local economy by browsing for meat products from farmers, producers and butchers within your province.You can get a bonus with your first two orders by using the promo code TRULIFESTYLECHASE or using the link here https://bit.ly/2O6JMbcIt's a great way to support local while supporting The Lifestyle Chase as well. Thank you for listening, please rate the podcast and subscribe to be in the loop for future episodes! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

For Episode 159, I wanted to bring an important topic to The Lifestyle Chase. I recruited my new friend, Kenny Bhullar, a fellow trainer/coach and one of the podcast hosts of Edmonton-based 2nd Floor Podcast to help. I was hearing about The Fight for Farmers in India, seeing Kenny's efforts to raise awareness and funds, and I know a lot of people impacted by it whether it is through their family, or through our globalized world. To be honest, it has an impact on all of us. Spices, market price, big business vs. small business, the list goes on. We are more globally connected than we may realize, and the events of one part of the world, as we've witnessed in 2020, do have a direct correlation to our part of the world, whether we like it or not. I've seen grocery store prices rise in a pandemic when wages haven't, there is a lot to talk about, always, and I think this is a piece of the puzzle that is necessary for all of us to listen to today.Truly, what is important to me with my platform as a host of a podcast and as a trainer and a coach, is that I have to walk my talk. When I say I care about people, or causes, I need to demonstrate that with action. I was watching as my friends were spreading awareness of something they cared about, the Fight for Farmers, and I knew to talk about it on my podcast would help, because it's a white male asking to learn about something happening in India and this is what inspired me to reach out to Kenny to see if he could help. I knew he'd be up to the challenge. Go check out 2nd Floor Podcast, and if you aren't already, follow @kenny_bhullar. He's a driven guy with a bright future ahead of him. Thanks for checking out The Lifestyle Chase. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Roman (@romantheempire) and I connected through our work with lululemon.We are two cool 28 year old dudes who like to talk to people. We discovered each other a month or two ago in a giant zoom call when someone said the word "podcast".We do a lot of reflection and Roman shares a piece of his story to help my audience get to know him a bit.You can listen to Roman's show to learn more about him and his guests by going to www.roman-around.com or searching the Roman Around Podcast on your favourite platform. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Donna Murray of @thecoasthr , http://www.thecoasthr.com/ and I go back to 2010. When I graduated high school, I wasn't 100% sure of what I wanted to do. I had initially planned to move to Vancouver for Film School but the expense and the move was intimidating so I wanted more time to figure things out. I went and applied for jobs in my nearby town. One of them was Sport Check. When I went for the interview, Donna was the recruiter helping with hiring for a brand new store. Since then, I moved to Edmonton to take General Studies at Grant Macewan University and transferred to a downtown store to work at the same time. My career evolved, I left retail to go into the warehouse, and I hadn't decided what I wanted to commit to yet with University. I just had broad collection of courses under my belt. I accumulated a 5 year career in the stainless steel industry which led to a point in my life where I made the "all-in" leap into the fitness industry and here we are at the end of in 2020 and Donna Murray and I have stayed connected this whole time. She has branched off to do her own exciting things and learned a lot along the way. She is very wise when it comes to reading people and she's always been someone I could count on for advice on progressing my career. I wanted to get her on the show because if you are looking for a job right now, you could use her help. If you are looking for quality people for your business, she will probably know exactly where they are. This podcast is intended to help my community on all levels, not just with fitness and wellness but with keeping a roof over your head. I think it's really cool how I've stayed connected with people from so far back. Be sure to check this one out! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Brandon @coach_brandino is an Edmonton-based fitness professional who specializes quite a bit in the breathing aspect of wellness. You're going to want to keep an eye on him as he is making waves in the greater industry. In this episode we talk a little bit about fitness, a little bit about life, a little bit about hiding a pickle in a tree and of course, 2020 and everything it's taught us. Give it a listen, check out other episodes and rate the show on Apple Podcasts. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This is Lazina's return visit to The Lifestyle Chase.We talk about some big things that have happened in the second part of her year. Leadership, connection, community.We talk about a really meaningful marathon she ran on her 40th and the amazing things that came of it.It's a great episode, you'll enjoy it, but please also share it.You can check out more episode of The Lifestyle Chase by following @thelifestylechase and @christianliddle on IG or going to www.invigoratetraining.com/podcast Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This episode with @joshuablais , cohost of @longandhardpodcast , a popular Edmonton-based podcast, goes into how he learned the value of effort and determination in sport and applied it to a pivotal moment in his life.We go through his comeback story from nearly losing his ability to use his legs.At some point in the episode we got a bit dark and reflected on the fact that we all die. Nobody lives forever. So how are you going to show up today?Josh works in real estate, he has a wide array of business and tech experience. He's a curious soul on the pursuit towards betterment and greater understanding. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This is the 2nd part of my episode with Trevor Costello. In this episode we talk more in depth about recovery from addiction and about asking better questions when it comes to moving forward and coaching. Trevor is a very passionate dude who puts a tonne of effort into developing himself. Follow along on his journey to see where it takes him. Thanks for listening. If you haven't listened to part 1, go back and check it out. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This is part 1 of my episode with Trevor Costello @tlcperformance_. Trevor has battled addiction amidst being a promising young athlete and high performer. We talk about his experiences and his passion as a coach and his journey so far. Check this episode out and keep your eyes open for the follow up episode where we talk about recovery and finding people that help you grow. Thanks for supporting The Lifestyle Chase, please go rate this podcast on your favourite podcast platform and share the episode on social media. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

George is the founder of Fitlete, a continuing education and business resource network for fitness professionals that finds and compiles information from 1000s of websites so you can stop searching and focus on providing the best experience for your clients. You can find it at www.fitletes.com. You can follow along on social media at @fitletenation or follow George at @gp3sfc. George is based out of Miami, FL, USA and we talk about life for him this past year and his career journey so far. It's a great interview that I'm sure you'll enjoy!Please rate, review and subscribe to The Lifestyle Chase to help the podcast grow. Thank you for your support! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

I interview these two as a team, because they work together really well as a team. They are truly role models that I look up to in many ways.I asked them to give introductions of themselves on the show for anyone outside of Edmonton who may not know who they are. For anyone who knows ME really well, I consider them family - just like my blood family who I am extremely close with. So if you like me, you'll love them.We talk about this past year, how dogs can change your life, and the importance of understanding the world and everyone who shares it on a deeper more meaningful level.When you learn how to support those around you who've lived different experiences than you, it changes your life forever. You learn that every decision you make matters. Every pivot of a person with privilege of any description, will impact someone else's life. Finding ways to be conscious of this reality enables us to find greater strength together.Regardless of business or professional goals, it is deeply impactful to understand where you direct your energy and how you can move forward in times of uncertainty. It is important to reflect, and plan, and sometimes find places of catharsis. Most often these times of clarity come from times of discomfort or pain.It's important to be able to see that you are not defined by being in fitness or being a business owner. You are defined by what it is in your life that inspires you to do what you do.Why are you on this planet and what kind of legacy do you want to have?For the Shariffs, it is the ability to lead by example in daily decisions and raise their family to have an immense amount of self belief in whatever direction their heart takes them.If you are able to believe in your 10 year plan, or your 5 year plan, that is what will get you there. That level of self belief requires support, and a sustainable two-way energy exchange which comes with the endless experiences that make us who we are.Thanks for listening to The Lifestyle Chase. I'm releasing a weekly newsletter - if you want to be up to date with the latest in Chris Liddle things as well as staying in the loop of the podcast, go to www.invigoratetraining.com/blogYou'll get a pop up to sign up. Newsletters will be sent out on Sundays. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Jay Downton (@thesquir3). The proudest Edmontonian businessman I know, and I know a lot of proud Edmontonian businessmen. He's president of Oodle Noodle a multi-location Edmonton-based franchise. He is co founder of The Nation Network which includes what we know here in Edmonton as Oilersnation but also includes Blue Jays Nation, Wings Nation, Canucks Army, Flames Nation, Jets Nation, The Leafs Nation, Puckpedia, Daily Faceoff, and Hockeyfights. He's the co founder of @littlebrickyeg and we're barely scratching the surface. He's got big plans for the future, most of which he expanded on in our episode. Go check this one out!If you're here for Jay, you might also want to listen to some of the past episodes. Episode 22 with Ryan JonesEpisode 136 with Jason GregorThanks for listening to The Lifestyle Chase. - www.invigoratetraining.comwww.invigoratetraining.com/chrisliddlemedia@christianliddle Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Ivana Radojevic (@iv.ra on Instagram) was born in Croatia. She spent her early childhood in Germany and moved to Edmonton at a young age. She's now fluent in three languages.Her career journey started off as a Political Scientist. She did her undergrad in Political Science and German Language and Literature, worked a few years for the government, and decided the bureaucratic life wasn't for her. That's when she decided it was time to pivot. She went back to school and completed a Public Relations (PR) diploma. With a lot of hustle and hard work, she landed a job at an eCommerce sales and marketing agency where she continues to work today.I brought her on the podcast because there is a lot of cross over between what she's done so far and what many of us simply need to do in life. It's very relevant for a business owner or a fitness professional.Ivana shared information about email lists, ecommerce, course creation, pivoting your business to the online space, marketing to the right audience, networking on Linked In, hustling your dream job, Work/Life balance, risk assessment, and more. No matter where you work or what you do, you should listen to this one.You can find Ivana on IG (@iv.ra) or Linked In by searching her name. If you enjoy this episode please share it around, and give it a good rating on your favourite platform. Thanks for supporting The Lifestyle Chase, and we'll catch you on the next one. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Jill is a master of being herself in how she shows up in the online space. I was drawn to her by her awesome Instagram Reels - not just for the humour but for the substance. Follow her @jillzimmermanpt to see for yourself. Here is a little more about her:Jill is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in helping people feel, function and look amazing everyday. Straying from traditional healthcare, she designed Perfectly Fit to bridge the gap between Medicine and fitness. She completely dedicates herself to her clients, tackling hard to fix problems and finding long term solutions to pain.Jill sees both men and women young and old with a wide variety of health concerns. Utilizing a movement based approach she unravels the layers of poor posture, dysfunctional breathing patterns, stress, and body mechanics to discover the underlying cause of aches and pains. Her goal is to not only fix whatever problem you have today but break bad habits that can lead to issues years from now.Fully committed to being a healthy inspiration for her daughter, Jill and her husband take advantage of any opportunity to be active. Inspired by the outdoors and sunshine they enjoy beach walks, boating adventures, wake boarding, golfing, hiking, camping and traveling.Check out this episode and many others on The Lifestyle Chase. To help the podcast grow and succeed, please share on social media to spread the episode to people who may not have heard of the show yet. Thanks for checking it out! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This is Carl Paoli's 3rd visit to The Lifestyle Chase. You can learn more about him or hear different parts of his story by listening to Episode 71, and Episode 89. During this episode we got caught up about his 2020 experience. We chatted about his move to Sweden, and I learned about his meditation process. We discussed Joe Rogan, the noise in the world and where we can contribute and where we need to learn and listen. We talked about goals and seeking connection both with the famous and with the extraordinary people who live within our midst. We also talked about burnout and visualizing things happening as they happen. We chatted a bit about Carl's book, Free+Style, and he alludes that he might be in the works of a new one. So you might want to stay tuned. If you aren't already following him, you can find him @carlpaoli on Instagram or search his name on other platforms. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Matt Domney @mattdomney is the training director as part of Compound Performance. He's dialed into progressing towards his goals. He's a big strong dude, who responds to King Potato, but he in no way actually resembles a potato.The thing with Matt Domney, is he went from martial arts into powerlifting where the story is often the complete reverse. In this episode, we tried to talk about things Matt doesn't always talk about. Dean Guedo's boat got a shout out, and we talked about how trainers don't really live a balanced life but the awareness of that helps us plan how to achieve one for our future self. If you aren't aware of what you life might end up at age 40, you won't put in the work to set yourself up differently at age 30.We highlighted the Compound Performance Group Mentorship which I have just completed, and as I've mentioned in several other episodes of The Lifestyle Chase, I highly recommend it. Go to www.compoundperformance.com for details.Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this one, please share it in your story on social media and head over to wherever you rate and leave comments for podcasts. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Sam Pogue is fired up to take action and improve himself. Many in the industry know who he is because he has worked his butt off to get himself into some pretty stacked rooms in the fitness industry. This was a jam packed episode where Sam really took the lead. You'll hear quite a bit about Sam's career journey so far and be left with applicable life lessons that you can apply on your own journey inside the fitness industry or whichever industry you dwell.Sam's mission is to help people to be better, to connect better to be efficient and make the most of his time. You can check him out at www.sampogue.com or on IG @spogue86Check out past episodes of The Lifestyle Chase, rate us on your favourite podcast platform and share the episode on social media. Thanks for checking it out! For more information, go to www.invigoratetraining.com Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Zarate @zaratefitness and I combined forces once more to dive into some deep conversations and discuss the online world, seeking guidance in life, your support circle and how to not text your ex unless you know it's the right person for you.Check out the episode, check out the Cool, Calm, & Chaotic Podcast and thank you for listening! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Zarate and I threw a curve ball. We guested on each other's podcast at the same time. So this episode will appear on Cool, Calm, & Chaotic as well as The Lifestyle Chase. With that being said, if you aren't already, please follow Mark Zarate @zaratefitness, www.zaratefitness.com. In this episode we talked about finding your strengths, we discussed numerous subjects to the extent we may very well have a follow up episode to dive a bit deeper. Thanks for listening! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Beverley @bsimpsonfitness is someone who has already helped me out in my career. Her core focus right now is in helping trainers realize their value in a constantly evolving industry. When gyms closed, there were a lot of stressed out trainers. Much the same as to how stressed out one would be when wondering if their credit card had enough to cover a tank of gas. We talked about that in this episode, struggles, origin story, personal growth, finding your way, how coaches need coaches, the journey to motherhood, body image struggles, self consciousness and the list goes on. So you should definitely listen. Thanks for supporting the Lifestyle Chase. This is the first episode of the 3rd season. That means we are entering the 3rd year of this podcast. It's pretty incredible to look back and see the guests of past episodes and hear the evolution of my (Chris Liddle) career unfold. Thanks again for listening, please share with a friend and help the show grow. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Huge thanks goes out to Semaj Hunter for hosting this episode for me. You can find him on Instagram @whereyoufit_ . You can learn about him more by going back in the episodes where I interviewed him. I recruited Semaj to be my guest host because it's been a while since I've been on the other side of the microphone and it's something that forces me to reflect on the time that's passed. If you're new here, you can find me (Chris) at @christianliddle on IG.Semaj asked me some tough questions that weren't easy to answer. We talked about how consumed I am with my career and how it's sometimes really tough for me to pick out what I do that isn't fitness. We talked about having to make change that is hard, specifically when it comes to things that we are doing to ourselves that hold us back. This episodes has plenty of tangents and long-winded answers but focuses a lot on the importance in believe in yourself as much as the people who look up to you believe in you. We highlighted how valuable the Compound Performance mentorship has been to me this year and some of the major takeaways. Please check out some past episodes, rate and subscribe, and thank you for listening!Remember to go follow Semaj and see what he gets up to in the years to come!! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

In this Episode Nick Sorrell @nicksorrell and Austin Current @austincurrent_ are back as return guests. We discuss a bit about expectation vs reality, the need for structure and planning and self image. We also talk about the importance of context and genuine interaction, even with strangers. Understanding the space we occupy and the need to periodize filling our buckets. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

I interviewed the one and only Ethan Woodham @pitythefoolfitness .We sat down and talked about mental health, body image, fatherhood, having a supportive partner, the need for community, how trauma can make it hard to trust people, the value of being able to feel our emotions, and his vision for being the change he wants to see in the world. Check out the past Episodes of The Lifestyle Chase, with over 100 different guests, there is bound to be someone you know. At the end of the day, we can learn something from everyone we talk to. Thanks for supporting The Lifestyle Chase. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Today I interviewed Shawna Dirksen @practicallyminimal .We discussed her backstory and what's brought her to where she is now. She's a writer with an education in PR and a background in recruiting.She currently helps people to find clarity through decluttering their life. Minimalism is something that can be very helpful in the fitness space.You can find her work at www.practicallyminimal.com If you haven't already, be sure to check out all 136 other episodes of The Lifestyle Chase and help my grow the podcast by rating it on Apple Podcasts, leaving a review and sharing on social media. Thank you for the ongoing support! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Everyone who knew who Jason Gregor was, was excited to hear he'd be on The Lifestyle Chase. If that doesn't introduce him properly to new people I don't know what will. At his core he cares deeply. He's a very empathetic thoughtful person who has chosen a career he was passionate about because of how it feels to connect with something that means something. He's a past Top 40 Under 40 Nominee, he gives back to the community thoughtfully and generously both through how he uses his platform but also in how he leads his life. We were able to talk about his career journey, and his general attitude towards life. He's not one to really let an obstacle get in his way. He's also a very dedicated farmer which can be character building for anyone. Whether you know him through the sports world, or you're hearing about him for the first time, go listen to this episode. Thank you for supporting The Lifestyle Chase. If you enjoyed this episode, you might be interested in listening to a couple of my past episodes featuring former and current professional athletes. The guest list is unpredictable but I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for listening. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

This episode features Harold Kaufman-Gibbons and Lucy Hendricks. We had an unconventional icebreaker at the start of the episode to help familiarize the audience, and then dove into quite a few topics. We discussed the importance of having people to lean on and the ability to be yourself in the fitness industry. We talked about Harold's experiences at MFF and his entry into the industry. We talked about some of Lucy's life experiences and how they shaped how she shows up in the world. We talked about the value of Lucy's Mindful Movement. There was discussion about how fitness can often be inaccessible either because people can't see someone like them doing it, or because what it seems like they should be doing is out of their budget. We talked about how meaningful it can be to learn from people of all different backgrounds and the impact that can have on a person's life. There were a lot of topics covered, I hope you check it out, share it with a friend, and rate it on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for supporting The Lifestyle Chase! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

I brought back Bryan Baia and Calvin Martin who were recently on their own episodes of The Lifestyle Chase.We all know our moms are going to check out this episode and we appreciate their support. So on behalf of me and the Step Brothers, I just want to take this moment to say "Hi" to each of our moms and that we love you.Step Brother moms, you did good.Anyways, we talked about things like going after the project that's on your mind, choosing a brand that sees your worth, making connections, and working out on a roof.You'll have to check this episode out, but also check out the other episodes. There are a great deal of different people from all over the world on this podcast, and there will definitely be some familiar faces for most listeners. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Zarate (@zaratefitness) returns to The Lifestyle Chase for his second full length episode. The first time he was on the show was Episode 74, recorded on October 19, 2019. We did a double header for this episode so I made a recent appearance on his show, Cool, Calm, & Chaotic which I highly recommend. Be sure to check out Mark and what he's all about because he's always a person who knows what to say to cheer a person up. Enjoy this episode as we talk about struggles in life and loving our people. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Jasmyn @jasmynellis is a pro in the PR world and a presence in any room. Today we talked about life in Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver. We talked about her being able to feel like herself, the best version. We talked about going after things that your gut is saying to go after and not wasting too much time thinking about it. It's important to have that ability to show up to all of your connections feeling empowered. In any connection, it works two ways, your words, your actions, and your emotions you share. We talked about what life was like as the daughter of a professional athlete growing up as a black girl in a white community. We talked about the clarity she found on a spin bike and how much she wanted everyone else to be able to get that as well. We talked about her purpose for being someone who ensures that there IS diversity in this world. We talked about how living by yourself in the middle of a pandemic is REALLY hard. There was a lot of real talk in this episode, plenty of happy moments and tonnes of learning. I hope you enjoy this one! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Neville Wright is an Olympian, a National Champion, a Role Model, a Dad, a Performance Therapist, and a Public Speaker. We talked about life, and what shaped him into the athlete he became. How leaning into seeing the positives in life and focusing on athletics enabled him to focus his energy on things that would help him rather than things that might hurt him. Neville shared with me how he had to take a break from training, how he had a coach that believed in him and how he sees so much potential in kids. He's a great guy to talk to about resilience because he knows all about overcoming and rising to the challenge. I hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks for listening to The Lifestyle Chase Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Kimberly Haley (@kitesandpumps) is the host of the Ask The Right Questions Podcast (asktherightquestions_podcast).In this Episode, we talk about what brought her to being a Certified Neuro Muscular Therapist and Wellness Coach. We talk about her 5 favorite people (among so many other people who are her favorite) and we talk about emotions. It's a pretty loaded episode that jumps from music, to how she met her husband, to her high school experience to gardening but we were able to discuss a lot of meaningful things and she gives advice to her 15 year old self. I really hope you get a chance to go check out her podcast after you listen to her episode here. Thanks for listening! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Calvin Martin (@calvinjmartin) is half of @stepbrothersnyc which is a collaboration between him and @thelifestylechase alumni, @bryanbaia . I think this is the most I've ever laughed in recording an episode of The Lifestyle Chase. We talked about Calvin's start into the industry and he opened up about some really tough moments in his life. We can expect to face difficulty but it's what we do afterward that makes up the biggest moments in our life. Calvin talked about his passion for working with youth, the future of tomorrow, and where that stemmed from. We talked about how important it is to be yourself, and be genuine with social media solidarity. We have to be ready to stand up for and with our brothers and sisters for the next 20 000 days or so, so how does that look for you?It goes without saying that we talked about things here and now, #blacklivesmatter, #COVID19, and all of the things that have made 2020 what it is. However, if you find this podcast in 2020, I think it will leave you with plenty of takeaways. Did you plan that hike in your week, or did it take a pandemic for the hike to happen. Are we telling our people that we love them and really soaking in the time that we get with them, or are we waiting for a pandemic to happen. This episode is a must-listen, and I know that seems kind of biased because it's me (Chris Liddle) typing it out and of course I want you to listen, but I think you should go listen regardless. Thanks for supporting The Lifestyle Chase, go check out my episode with Bryan, and then skim through the past guests because I can almost guarantee you'll know someone else or have something to learn from one of the many many past guests. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Semaj talks about his experiences in following his passion. He loves connecting with people, which is a big part of what makes the fitness industry so rewarding for him. He's accomplished quite a bit in his career so far and been in a lot of different environments. There have been many opportunities where he's needed to do be two feet in and make the most of the opportunities that life presents. We talked about travel, how he met his wife, and how COVID-19 has changed him. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Go check it out. You'll likely see lots of familiar names in past episodes of The Lifestyle Chase. Go check them out too. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Imagine you're a little kid, and you're born amidst a civil war in Sierra Leone. All you want to do, is be a kid, go to school, have fun, get good grades and live your life. Sometimes life just doesn't work that way. That's what we're here to hear about. It's that simple desire to live a happy life that eventually brought Isatu Fofanah to Canada. Isatu is a laser focused individual who has enjoyed being athletic from a young age. There is no doubt to grow up in Ponoka, AB would be out of her comfort zone coming from Sierra Leone, so she had to make some serious adaptations. It seems after all these years she's still not much of a fan of our climate or our snow. But despite everything that might seem like a major obstacle to someone like me, she rose to become a track star with a scholarship in the states and represented Canada on the global stage in track until she eventually had to retire due to injuries. However, that doesn't mean that chasing after goals is over for her. She finds a great purpose in training people and finding their greatest potential and she has big goals for the future. Go learn about Ice, find out what makes her who she is. Thanks for supporting The Lifestyle Chase! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

As the host of The Lifestyle Chase, I've been able to learn so much by meeting new people. I met Kehinde via Lucy Hendricks. Quite often I just go on this spider web of person to person and it reminds me that the world is truly not as big as we think it is. There are so many ways that we can connect with each other and support each other. We can be that warm hug or that safety net. Kehinde shared with me how much her grandma taught her about resiliency, and about keeping a positive in tough times, and from what I learned about her, the legacy of her Grandma is very present in how she shows up to the world. 2020 has been one of those years that has knocked people on their ass in so many different ways. It's challenged us to take a look at what we're doing and how we can do better. It's challenged us not to apply what we learned in a fancy certification to our client, but to apply what works best for that client. I really enjoyed this episode, you should listen. Get to know Kehinde with me. Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe

Today I interviewed @mr.zorzetto . This episode is also available in video on YouTube. Unlike past guests, he is not in the fitness industry, he's not a professional athlete, but he appreciates how fitness changes his life for better and surrounds him with people who hold space. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀If you've listened to Anthony on a podcast before, this is a completely new conversation. Anthony used to do coke, he struggled with addiction. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀We leaned into a lot of topics. I've never interviewed anyone in the way I interviewed Anthony today. It was uncharted territory. I was extremely honest and at times very scatterbrained. I am shook up over the world's events. I think I gave @2ndfloorpodcast a shout out at least twice because I genuinely enjoyed their episode with Anthony's struggle with addiction. I said why I enjoy following @kenny_bhullar and seeing him carry out his passions.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀We talked about listening. We talked about how I learned more about Ramadan this year and I loved it. We talked about admitting we are horrible at things or that we struggle. We talked about diversity, why we need it, and seeing something in someone because you've been through it or you've got a connection with it. Making those connections. Seeking those connections. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀We talked how people LOVE to like happy posts where you're winning and they avoid and get uncomfortable with posts that make them sad inside or cringe. We talked about the connection we were having as two people talking on a friday morning and how we need to put ourselves out there to get that in life.Thanks for listening! Please go hop on over to Apple Podcasts/iTunes and support The Lifestyle Chase with a positive rating and review. It would mean a lot! Get full access to Insight by Chris Liddle at chrisliddle.substack.com/subscribe