Episodes
#118: Today’s episode is from our most recent virtual retreat panel conversation titled, "Wellness Trailblazers & Trends in 2022". We are joined by Bridget Connelly from @lunabaybooch, Dean Stattmann of @STATmediaPR & Sorina Fredholm (@sorinafresholm) from @121tribe.
Published 04/05/22
#117: On today’s episode we are joined by Ryan Van Voorhis and Seth Bradley of Nude Dude Food. Seth and Ryan are fast becoming Chicago's most sought after private dining and catering service, specializing in the art of eating well and feeling sexy. They do this through incorporating and substituting menus and ingredients for a wide variety of anti inflammatory diets, including FODMAP and AIP. Learn more about Nude Dude Food online here
Published 03/28/22
#116: On today’s episode we are joined by Chervin Jafarieh, founder of Cymbiotika, an innovative wellness brand inspiring everyday people to reclaim control of their life by achieving optimal health. Chervin has committed his life to seeking knowledge and truth while advocating for keen discernment in all areas of life. This recording is part two out of two full episodes with Chervin. Check out podcast #107 for the first episode.
Published 02/15/22
#115: Today’s episode is the final episode of a 4-part podcast series with Live Better co-founder, Bret Gornik. Over the course of 4 episodes Bret speaks to his life and journey from the start to where he is now. Tune in to learn about Bret's journey, the ups and downs to starting Live Better and life lessons he's learned along the way.
Published 02/01/22
#114: Today’s episode is part 3 of a 4-part podcast series with Live Better co-founder, Bret Gornik. Over the course of 4 episodes Bret speaks to his life and journey from the start to where he is now. Tune in to learn about Bret's journey, the ups and downs to starting Live Better and life lessons he's learned along the way.
Published 01/25/22
#113: Today’s episode is part 2/4 of a podcast series with Live Better co-founder, Bret Gornik. Over the course of 4 episodes Bret speaks to his life and journey from the start to where he is now. Tune in to learn about Bret's journey, the ups and downs to starting Live Better and life lessons he's learned along the way.
Published 01/18/22
#112: Today’s episode kicks off a 4-part podcast series with Live Better co-founder, Bret Gornik. Over the course of 4 episodes Bret speaks to his life and journey from the start to where he is now. Tune in to learn about Bret's journey, the ups and downs to starting Live Better and life lessons he's learned along the way.
Published 01/11/22
#111: On today’s episode Live Better co-founders, Bret Gornik and Jason Loebig recap 2021 and dive into 2022 intentions, goals and plans for the year.
Published 01/04/22
#110: On today’s episode we are joined by retreat leader Ryland Hormel, Chief of Staff Paige Powell along with Bret & Jason to talk all things - Live Better Retreat experience.
Inquire for a Live Better retreat before 12/31/21 and get 10% OFF Live Better Retreats in 2022. Use the following link to inquire: https://livebetterco.org/retreats-form
Published 12/28/21
On today’s episode we are joined by wellness expert, CEO and founder of Talent Hack, Alexandra Bonetti as she shares his mission to re-architect the $4.3T wellness space by empowering the next generation of fitness and wellness trailblazers.
Published 12/21/21
On today’s episode we are joined by fashion designer and creative director, Josh Kercher as he shares his mission to creating beautiful things with incredible stories; whether it's a bespoke suit, a handmade pair of boots, a leather jacket with a perfect patina developed over time or a vintage tee worn and faded in all the right places.
Shop the Kercher collection online or to reserve a private fitting at our studio in Chicago.
Published 12/14/21
#107: On today’s episode we are joined by Chervin Jafarieh, founder of Cymbiotika, an innovative wellness brand inspiring everyday people to reclaim control of their life by achieving optimal health. Chervin has committed his life to seeking knowledge and truth while advocating for keen discernment in all areas of life. This recording is part one out of two full episodes with Chervin.
Published 12/07/21
#106: On today’s episode we are bringing it back to a previous Live Better episode on ways to practice gratitude and post Live Better retreat vibes. We have so much to be thankful for always, and specifically around this time of year.
If you are interested in coming on our next Live Better Retreat March 14-19th, 2022 - fill out an inquiry form here: https://livebetterco.org/retreats-form
Published 11/23/21
#105: On today’s episode we are joined by one and only, Aubre Winters! Aubre is the creator of Sweat Sessions - a virtual fitness studio and app offering sculpt, dance, and strength classes and programs. From her fitness tour to manifesting the brand of her dreams, Aubre shares an inside look into her everyday life and how she balances it all.
Published 11/16/21
#104: On today’s episode we are joined by founder and CEO of Ice Barrel, Wyatt Ewing. From coming out of poverty to landing a high-stress job in the aviation industry to getting burnt out - Wyatt hit the reset button on his life walking away from it all to rebuild a balanced life from scratch. Today, Wyatt is on a mission to share the power of cold therapy with anyone who needs to hit the reset button.
Published 11/09/21
#103: On today’s episode we are joined by founder of Luna Bay Booch, Bridget Connelly. Luna Bay was born out of a desire to make a change in the alcohol industry – to brew something better for ourselves, our minds, our planet. Bridget leads the first and only female founded, female run hard kombucha company in the United States.
Published 11/02/21
#102: On today’s episode we are joined by Emily Griffith. Emily is the founder of Lil Bucks, a gluten-free, granola alternative made from sprouted buckwheat seeds. Lil Bucks aims to promote diversity in American crops and in the American diet. Emily is on a mission to share the love of sprouted buckwheat with other health-conscious cool cats, all-the-while promoting sustainable farming in the U.S.
Published 10/26/21
#101: On today’s episode we are joined by Blue Benadum. Blue is the co-founder of Guru Running, a system of training and community that guides people into becoming super athletes capable of physiological versatility and psychological mastery. With 60+ marathons under his belt, Blue and the Guru Running team are on a mission to redefine how athletes approach health and fitness through an evolved system of training.
Published 10/19/21
#100: On today’s episode we are joined by Logan Aldridge. He is the Director of Training at Adaptive Training, a CrossFit Games competitor and the fittest one-armed man on earth. Logan Aldridge is on a mission to educate and help other adaptive athletes achieve new fitness goals.
Published 10/12/21
#99: On today’s episode we are joined by Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco. He is the co-founder of Blooprinted, best-selling Author of ROCKET FUEL Convert Setbacks. Become Unstoppable. Mike is driven to inspire others and measures his success on how he is able to help others achieve greatness.
Published 10/05/21
#98: On today’s episode we are joined by the founder of ENERGYBits, Catharine Arnston. Catharine started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by an oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine took action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process discovered algae. Through her work over the years, Catharine has become one of the world's leading experts on algae.
Published 09/28/21
#97: On today’s episode we are joined by Sean Swarner. Sean is the first cancer survivor to climb Mount Everest. He has climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro over 20 times bringing along other survivors for charity. Having already beaten two terminal cancers, Sean accomplishes these great feats with one lung. He attributes his success to finding the right purpose behind everything you do.
Published 09/21/21
#96: On today’s episode we are joined by Sorina Fredholm, Co-Founder of 121 Tribe, Wellness Entrepreneur, Health Coach and Yoga Teacher.
121 Tribe gives you access to unique people that are passionate health advocates, influencers, athletes, bloggers and incredible wellness warriors who have collectively inspired millions of people to transform their lifestyle.
Published 09/14/21
#95: On today’s episode we are joined by athlete engineer, Kofi Hughes of Kofi Hughes Training. Kofi Hughes is an ordained minister, abstract expressionist, high school football coach, trainer and co-owner of "The Factory", an athletic training facility in Naperville, IL.
Kofi played 4 years of Big10 football at Indiana University and spent time in the NFL with the Texans, Redskins, and Bears as a wide receiver (WR).
Published 09/07/21