Nine Four Radio

The Bridge Series focuses on my movement coaching practice "bridging the gap between physical therapy and full confidence in all levels of activity through assessment, programming and 1 on 1 training" based on the fundamentals I've learned working with world class physical therapists and coaches through Active Life Professional, Seminar and Immersion In this episode, we're unpacking the difference...

The Bridge series focuses on my movement coaching practice "bridging the gap between physical therapy and full confidence in all levels of activity through assessment, programming and 1 on 1 training" based on the fundamentals I've learned working with world class physical therapists and coaches through Active Life Professional, Seminar and Immersion How do you know you're working with the right c...

Invictus by William E. Henley "Out of the night that covers me,       Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be       For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance       I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance      &nb...

The Bridge series focuses on my movement coaching practice "bridging the gap between physical therapy and full confidence in all levels of activity through assessment, programming and 1 on 1 training" based on the fundamentals I've learned working with world class physical therapists and coaches through Active Life Professional, Seminar and Immersion We hear it all the time, athletes sacrificing t...

God's Minute by Benjamin E. Mays "I only have a minute. Sixty seconds in it. Forced upon me, I did not choose it, But I know that I must use it. Give account if I abuse it. Suffer, if I lose it. Only a tiny little minute, But eternity is in it." Time is fleeting and powerful, take a listen and bring this message into your week

How do you know what your superpower is? It might be the thing that makes you feel different from your friends, it might be the hard thing you survived that you are unconsciously low-key ashamed of... I listened to an interview between Jocko Willink and Dakota Meyer, and Dakota equated life to a haunted house, the first time through a haunted house, everything is scary, once you've been through it...

"May we overcome our cleverness and find wisdom"  This is a short and powerful episode, take a pass or two through the episode, and see where in your life, prioritizing being clever creates a roadblock to becoming wise

Imagine a scared, traumatized puppy, who’s abuser looks like you (male/female, young/old, big/small...) You know that you didn’t cause that trauma, and still your heart breaks for that puppy and you do your best to prove you are not that person the puppy sees you as. It is easy to put yourself in that situation and have empathy for the puppy and grace for yourself As humans, we do that everyday to...

Core Routine Series is based on activities found in the book "Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature" Wandering might be my most favorite core routine.  I have happened upon a lot of answers while walking or driving with no particular plan or place to be. Take a listen to how you can incorporate some wandering in your life too

It takes a village to navigate the complexities of life.  It's tough, but important to remember that if you're looked at as a leader.  Take a listen to how I evolved into understanding and benefiting from coaching, what I look for in a coach and some of the coaches who've helped me along the way

Core Routine Series is based on activities found in the book "Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature" As humans we rely on what we see; it's a strength that we are biased to use.  We have (at least) 5 senses; let's talk about how to expand them and use those super powers to become more curious about familiar things, unlocking an entirely new relationship with your world

With a calm mind I make better choices, even amidst chaos I keep inching closer to the essence of my life's work Cultivating calm amidst chaos, being a useful contributing member to my local and global community Why? Take a listen

Core Routines Series is based on activities found in the book " Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature " We are a social animal; sharing stories is part of our very fiber as a human being.  Take a listen to how incorporating story telling (or a journal practice) increases connection to yourself, your people and the world

Words color the way you see the world and the way the world sees you.   Take a listen to the differences between Conflict Language v. Architect Language and see if a language upgrade could change the way you see yourself and the world and how the wold sees you Mark England: Identify v. Process Procabulary - Core Language Upgrade

Core Routine Series is based on activities found in the book "Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature"  Take a listen to how creating a sit spot practice can be an invaluable tool to start finding quiet space, clarity and inspiration  Enjoy!

"I create opportunities for veterans to explore the outdoors, allowing them to challenge their own beliefs, evolve as human beings, and build their squad through mindfulness practice and play" Super excited to explore a partnership with Team RWB offering outdoor mindfulness opportunities for veterans In this episode I'll specifically talk about what a Forest Bathing practice looks like, and why fo...

Extending the conversation from "The Woods, The Gym and The Kitchen Table" episode, I'm diving into the "everything I'm exploring with Nine-Four Coaching is free, free, free out there for folks to find and implement" It's 100% True The value in outdoor mindfulness practices, fitness and personal development coaching exists in the WANT to work together, not the NEED We explore 4 reasons why you may...

The woods, the gym and the kitchen table developed my essence as a human being. I'm finally getting the words to explain the actions I've taken with Nine-Four Coaching.  It's exciting and humbling.   Give it a listen

“You’ll never have that kind of (life) in a world where you’re afraid to take the first step because all you see is every negative thing 10 miles down the road.” - Good Will Hunting "The fastest way out is through"... I know that...I 100% believe it, and yet...I find myself avoiding and distracting Initiate the tough conversation Sit down and journal Feel your emotions all the way though Join a gy...

It's about the lessons, not the story... Not matter how much I want to, I can NEVER change events that happened.  I can only learn, make amends (if appropriate), integrate those lessons, and move forward. It seems that every podcast had a "COVID Year in Review" episode this week.  I figured I'd join the mix, and I'd put my spin on it. I picked one story of my COVID Year, for context, tha...

Do you avoid setting goals, commitments, or intentions... You want to improve, and never set a date... We all do. Goals create optimism, where there’s optimism, there can be disappointment (pain)...and there’s a part of all is us that wants nothing more than avoid disappointment Take a listen let’s explore this together

If you are done scouring the internet for the solution to your "problem"...we should talk. Coaching is rarely about the skill you're trying to attain, the weight you're trying to lose, the strength you're trying to gain, the certifications you're trying to earn, the promotions you're trying to be awarded.... It's not data, information, or knowledge Coaching is about "Context".  Listening to s...

I caught lightning in a bottle on a walk yesterday and am putting nine-four coaching into motion What does that mean? I will be offering services in coaching, outdoor mindfulness and storytelling I’m building all of that out right now. Check out nine4coaching.com to keep up to date on all the happenings

There is nothing like “new energy” (relationships, business ventures, diet, workout plan...) I jump in head first and full speed, every time New energy always burns off, and that is when things get real, and that’s the only place where REAL change/evolution occurs...that’s ALSO when things tend to go off the rails I started using a journaling exercise and it’s proven to be super valuable “If after...

In an effort to be helpful, I have tried my best to make the lives around me easier. While a noble intention, it wasn’t often helpful. I wasn’t honoring others’ experience. Challenge reveals strength and resilience. I’m exploring this new path, finding balance between support and enabling take a listen