The O2X Podcast

-Mat Fraser recently retired as the most decorated athlete in the history of CrossFit -Prior to finding CrossFit, he was the 2009 Junior National Weightlifting Champion and a Resident Athlete at the Olympic Training Center. -He went on to become the only CrossFit Athlete to win five consecutive CrossFit Games as the Fittest Man on Earth from 2016 - 2020, as well as finish on the podium seven conse...

-Brice Long is the Chief Operating Officer at O2X Human Performance -Since joining the O2X team, he has held multiple leadership roles through the companies growth. He led the development of the on-site specialist program, O2X mobile application, key strategic partnerships, and has worked with O2X’s biggest clients to design and implement complex human performance programs at locations nationwide....

-Brendan Stickles retired this past November after 22 years of military service. Over his career as a naval aviator, he flew three different tactical jets for over 3,500 flight hours, landed safely aboard an aircraft carrier 550 times, and flew over 50 combat missions. -He was most recently the Special Advisor for Defense at the White House under both Vice President Harris and Vice President Pence...

-Mike Erwin is the Executive Director and Founder of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), a non-profit who is forging America’s leading health and wellness community for veterans. He currently leads the organization’s 232,000 members. -He is also the founder & CEO of The Character & Leadership Center and has worked with companies including Amazon, BD, PWC, and NetApp; Special Forces unit...

-Bear Handlon is the CEO and founder of Born Primitive, an apparel company made for athletes of all sizes and skill levels designed to perform in those critical moments of mental and physical distress. Their apparel is developed and tested by athletes to ensure it has only the highest quality, comfort, and functionality - Prior to starting Born Primitive, he played middle linebacker at Yale Univer...

-Billy Clark recently finished a 24-year career in the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy as a Command Master Chief. He completed Marine Basic training in 1997. In 2001 he transitioned to the Navy and went on to become qualified as a military police officer and working dog handler. -He served in Italy and Bahrain before going to Naval Special Warfare Development Group as a Special O...

-HunterSeven is a nonprofit whose mission is to research military exposures and their impact on the health of the veteran population, with the intention of sharing the data with the veteran and healthcare communities through education to increase awareness of exposures and the impact on veteran health. -Dr. Kate Pate is a neurophysiologist (PhD), athlete, entrepreneur, and coach dedicated to helpi...

-Stew Smith is a Navy SEAL Veteran who works with the editorial review team of the Tactical Strength and Conditioning Journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) -He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and was class leader for BUD/S Class 182 -He served until 1999 when he resigned his commission and start...

-Paul McCullough co-founded O2X Human Performance in 2013 and serves as Managing Partner, along with Adam La Reau and Gabriel Gomez. Paul’s vision steers the overall growth strategy of O2X, ensuring the company’s products and offerings are best positioned for maximum impact across current and future O2X clients. Paul is driven by a passion for supporting those who serve others, focusing on improvi...

-Shumi Rawlins is an O2X Resilience Specialist and a licensed clinical psychologist. In 2005, after completing her training and licensure as a Psychologist, she earned her commission in the United States Navy and went on to serve in the Reserves. She has spent over 15 years combining her clinical work with her experiences as a military spouse in order to support active duty service members and the...

-Chris Daukaus is the current #7 UFC Heavyweight contender in the world -Prior to starting his career in mix martial arts, he followed in the footsteps of his father and became a member of the Philadelphia Police Department -Since joining in the UFC in August of 2020, he’s gone 4 for 4, winning all of his fights by knockout or technical knockout -On December 18th he’ll be headlining UFC FIGHT NIGH...

-Frank Wintrich is an O2X On-Site Specialist who provides comprehensive training for tactical athletes within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) -He spent 19 years at the NCAA Division I level working with a variety of athletes to develop holistic training that allows for peak physical and psychological performance in their respective sports discipline -A few of his notable roles include: D...

-The following citation is an account of the actions that earned U.S. Army Captain (ret.) Florent Groberg the Congressional Medal of Honor -Captain Florent Groberg distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Personal Security Detachment Commander for Task Force Mountain Warrior, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat...

-Ramone Resop recently retired after 23 years of service in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Surface Forces Independent Duty Corpsman -Throughout his time in the military, he completed 2 combat tours in Iraq with the various Marine Corp expeditionary units including 2nd Battalion/7th Marines, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 1st Special Operations Training Group, 3rd Force Recon Co, and Joint Task F...

-Mike Counihan has been part of NYPD for 14 years, having spent the last 5 years in NYPD's Counterterrorism Bureau. Most recently, he has taken on a role within the Counterterrorism Bureau to help officers with their physical fitness -His passion for health and wellness started prior to his career as LEO when he joined the fitness industry as a personal trainer -Since joining the fitness indu...

-Billy  Hegedus is a veteran of fire service, having served over 21 years between both volunteer and career departments. -His career started as a volunteer firefighter in Woodbridge, New Jersey. After leaving the volunteer service, he joined the highly-acclaimed New York City Fire Department (FDNY) where he's spent the last 13 years serving NYC.  -A self proclaimed “bigger guy in the fire ser...

-Janel Norton is an O2X Yoga and iRest Specialist and a former photojournalist for both the U.S. Air Force and United Nations where she spent a career documenting combat and crises in Panama, Bosnia, and Liberia -After 20 years as a photographer, she received her Masters Degree from University of South Florida and opened Trinity Yoga Studio -Eventually, wanting to give back to other veterans, she...

-Ray Norton is an O2X Instructor and Resilience Specialist who recently retired from Fire & EMS after 30 years of service -In 1987, he started his career as a volunteer firefighter at Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue in Florida and eventually ended his career as a District Chief with Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue. During his career he held positions as Driver Engineer, Lieutenant, Training Chi...

-Matt Chan took up CrossFit in his late 20s to help improve his endurance as a Denver area firefighter. After four Top 10 finishes at the CrossFit Games, including the runner-up slot in 2012, he became a full-time CrossFit athlete and one of the most popular and knowledgeable veterans in the sport.  -Already 30 when he made his Games debut in 2008, he had to battle through injuries and out-work a...

-Alex Hartmann is a former Marine Corps Scout Sniper with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. -After leaving active service in 2016, his mission to serve the tactical population continued as a co-founder of Ridgeline Defense, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business whose mission is to defend America and her interests both at home and abroad, through the training and equipping of...

-Kelly Bennion received her Ph. D. in Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience from Boston College, her Masters of Education from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, and is currently a researcher and tenure-track Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Bio-Psychology at California Polytechnic State University. -Her research aims to understand the effects of sleep an...

- Scott Lantz is a Captain with Loudoun County (VA) Fire and Rescue. -He was hired in 2002 and has spent time at Engine and Truck companies, Recruit Training Cadre, Human Resources and currently oversees the Department's Center for Fitness and Wellness. -Scott has been blessed to combine his passion for fitness/wellness with his career in the fire service.  He has successfully completed curri...

-AJ Fusco is a chef and firefighter for the Harrison, NY Fire Department  -In 2011, he started the brand ‘Fork and Hose Co.’ as a way to share his passion for cooking with other firefighters. Over time F&H Co. grew to a community of roughly 18k, including a multitude of firehouse chefs, all sharing meals and recipes with a focus on healthier cooking. -He graduated top of his class from the Int...

-Elizabeth Werly is an O2X Mental Performance and Resilience Specialist with a foundation in Clinical Psychology -She currently works as an operational Aviation Psychologist for the United States Army and has provided individual and organizational consultation for military personnel in both training and deployed environments -Her work focuses on education, self-awareness, and advanced resilience t...

-Patrick McCarthy is a Performance Nutritionist with an academic background in both Sport and Exercise Science and Nutrition. -He has 10+ years experience as a basketball coach and also played in a semi-professional league in Ireland for the past five years. -In 2018, he was appointed as the senior Nutritionist for a top level football club and has been working with high-performance athletes ever...