The Active Life Podcast

Next week we are going to release an interview with Eli Wilde, the all time leading sales person for Tony Robbins, today, Dr. Sean is talking with you direct about the most interesting thought he had while interviewing Eli.     

Christy tore her ACL, and while that's normally an injury people recover from fairly mundanely, Christy's surgeon made a mistake, twice. Due to the damage done to her knee Christy found herself constantly compensating for her injury, both physically and mentally. She would introduce herself, and immediately alert others of her knee issue so as to remove the possibility that they thought she was he...

We've all walked past a business that has core values on the wall that mean absolutely nothing. It's obvious that no one in the business has even looked at them since the day they were hired.  In this podcast Dr. Sean breaks down how to make sure you are always acting in alignment with what you say you do. 

72% of Americans are either overweight or clinically obese. This is a huge problem, no pun intended.  On today's episode of The Active Life Podcast Larry and Dr. Sean discuss how we got here, what to do about it, and how to do it.  How we talk to people, what we talk to them about, and why we have the conversations are all critical elements of our personal responsibility in regards to reversing th...

Nutrition coaching and macro counting exploded around 2016, RP Strength was already there kicking ass and taking names, but what happens when competition starts showing up everywhere like weeds in a field? On today's episode of The Active Life Podcast Dr. Sean sits down with Co-Founder of RP Strength, Nick Shaw.  They discuss topics like: Is polarizing content a good thing or a bad thing? When is...

No one wants to talk about politics with people who disagree with them, and so American society just votes and thinks like the echo chamber in which they feel most comfortable.  No one wants to talk about money, so instead the average American lives paycheck to paycheck, can't afford a $500 medical emergency, and thinks people with financial means are selfish and without empathy or character.  No...

If a comedian makes a joke and someone laughs, that joke was funny, even if you're not the one laughing.  We are in a golden age for comedy, and it's not because people are funnier than ever, it's because people are so much easier to make fun of than ever. The absurdities around what offends people in 2023 has made benign topics taboo, and the taboo will always bring about a bigger cackle than "sa...

Ever heard of Cressey Sports Performance (CSP)?  Did you know that Pete Dupuis is a founding partner in that business? RIght.  Pete is the guy behind the guy at two majorly successful businesses in CSP (Eric Cressey), and Business for Unicorns (Mark Fisher). On this podcast Pete discusses how CSP went from obscure startup that was packed or dead depending on the season, to THE place professional b...

What is a real job? Why do parents want their kids to go work for corporations or get a graduate degree or a doctorate? We think it's because there is a high perceived likelihood of safety, and financial success... Along with some status. But what if that's all perceived, smoke, no fire? On this episode of The Active Life Podcast Dr. Sean and Larry discuss how to handle it when people ask when you...

What would compel someone to quit their job as a nurse, physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, to pursue a career as a professional coach? In this episode of The Active Life Podcast, Dr. Sean and Larry discuss the recent surge of career changers who have enrolled in Active Life's ALP mentorship, and why making the move might be a good idea for you too. 

Ali Gilbert is a boss. She is recognized as one of the most sought out experts for Men's health in the world.  If you're curious how that happened for a woman from Connecticut, you should listen to this show, because so were we.  Ali has an event coming up in Austin Texas in November called "The SIlverback Summit" https://www.silverbacksummit.com/ In this Dr. Sean talks with Ali about: How she bec...

Every time we say "it's not about the money", while struggling financially, we lie to ourselves.  "I wish I had more money" and "I don't care if I make more money", are at odds. Holding both at the same time will erode self trust, lead to burnout, and it needs to be stomped out, now.  On today's podcast Dr. Sean explains why, how, and what to do. 

In January 2018 Active Life was a company that could only pay Dr. Sean $3,000/month, and he had just left clinical practice and gym ownership, $3,000 was not going to cut it.  The only client acquisition strategy that he knew was to dive into the DM and start messaging people who were using hashtags about their body hurting, and attempting to help them, remotely.  30,000 DMs might be a stretch, it...

Are you curious about working with us as a one-on-one client? You can book a discovery call to learn more and see if you’re a fit for RX  coaching.https://calendly.com/active-life-rx/rx-coaching-discovery-call-45-mins Are you a professional who wants help getting your clients out of pain while building a coaching business? You can book a discovery call to learn more about the Active Life Professio...

In this new installment of the Active Life Podcast, Dr. Sean is taking questions from his private email list.  On this episode he answered the following questions: - How do you grow a brand without using social media? - How do you articulate the difference in scope between physical therapy and Active Life? - Does Active Life plan to open more brick and mortar locations? - How do you handle questio...

More and more we are seeing physical therapy and chiropractic clinics adding after care personal training. It's a great sign for the awareness of doctors and the interest in progressing client capacity after treatment is over.  But how should you do it? There are some absolutely critical things for physical therapists and trainers to do if they're going to be successful working together. Dr. Sean...

Aram immigrated from Russia as a young boy, and has taken anything but the traditional path to build his career.  In this episode we dive into: Why Aram's parents fled Russia to immigrate to the US How a jacked, tattooed man ended up being a coach to middle age women wanting to lose weight What it means to fill a client roster with exclusively inbound leads Why Aram is running his incredible event...

What is a fitness business supposed to do for its clients? At Active Life we believe a business exists to solve problems. When that problem is solved, unless another problem that the business can solve is present, the client no longer needs the business.  So why is it that most gym businesses and trainers want to keep clients for life? It's understandable, and in many cases it's in the best intere...

Imagine if you bought apple stock in the 90s... Today it's me, Dr. Sean, alone, and I'm sharing with you a revelation I recently had that changed everything about the way I think about active life.  Enjoy.

Imagine destroying your shoulder, and then going through rehab for it. For a lot of people the thought of this is daunting. No more sports for a while, no more working out the way you're used to, and a lot of pain.  That's not how Isaac Lewis saw it. Isaac leaned into his recovery and his entrepreneurial streak to create the world's most compact, and portable cable resistance machine, Ancore Train...

This episode unveils the remarkable journey of a fitness business that skyrocketed from ground zero to a staggering $46,000 in recurring revenue within just six months. Join us as we delve into the strategies, challenges, and triumphs of this incredible success story, offering valuable insights and actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs, fitness enthusiasts, and business owners alike. Episode High...

Andrew Coates has been everywhere from the pages of Men's Health to the digital behemoth that is T-Nation, to highly desirable stages from around the world.  Making his full time income as a personal trainer and program designer, Andrew has absolutely cemented himself as an industry leader through his well earned influence. On today's episode Andrew comes on the show to discuss the most important...

30 people booked discovery calls with the Flagship location for Active Life in Long Beach, NY in the month of June.  Only 13 were offered consultations. On this podcast Dr Sean and Cody Ringle discuss why. 

A recent conversation with a new client made clear that there are some things we need to share more often. This episode is an example of one of those things. 

Khan Porter has been a CrossFit Games athlete many times and coming into 2023 he was in the best shape of his life, seemingly beyond his long term aches and pains enough to train, and he had his eyes on a top 10 finish at the annual CrossFit Games.  Khan's long time back injury came back with a vengeance and it got so bad that he couldn't even drive his car without taking his foot off of the gas a...