Chasing Common Ground: Lifestyle Conversations with Chris Liddle

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 m...

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 N...

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. ...

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...

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 n...

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 Ma...

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...

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...

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...

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 epi...

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 n...

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 Insigh...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 goin...

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 wha...

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 connection...

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 t...

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 h...

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 aft...

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...

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 enjoy...

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 share...