The Evolved Man w/Steve Cutler

EVOLVE 28: Overcoming the Odds with Paraplegic & Motivational Speaker Dustin Shilcox

Dustin was in a car accident August 2010 and sustained major spinal cord damage, a broken upper arm, collapsed lung, broken ribs, cracked sternum & a mild brain injury. Dustin has a T-5 complete spinal cord injury (SCI) which means he has no feeling below his mid-chest. He was told he would never move below his waist again, but after being part of an SCI research project at the University of Kentucky in Louisville he is able to move his legs and stand.

Through his adversity, he was able to find a silver lining, in which he is striving to help not only bring awareness to spinal cord injuries, but to motivate the lives of everyone who has a struggle. Dustin embodies the true nature of always loving oneself, but to consistently work for improvement

Dustin says “I was paralyzed August 26th 2010 in a car accident. Before that day I loved spending my time out at the lake on my boat and in the winter time you’d find me in the mountains. Snowmobiling was a huge passion of mine and every chance I could get I was on one. 

I’ve had the opportunity to work for the Christopher Reeve Foundation and that experience inspired me to start my own. I’m involved with cutting edge research for spinal cord injuries and helping to improve the lives of people in wheelchairs.

I’ve been paralyzed almost 11 years and it’s been a crazy ride but I wouldn’t change it for anything. I now have a beautiful wife and two amazing children! Having a family has made my life super fun and busy. Currently I’m thinking of what I’m going to do for the next chapter of my life. While I’ll continue to build my foundation I’m on the hunt for something more.”

You can find Dustin at http://dustinshillcox.com 

#spinalcordinjury #injury #overcomingtheodds #riseabove #motivation #motivationalspeaker #speaker #professionalspeaker 

EVOLVE 27: Getting Out of Pain with Vinny Crispino of The Pain Academy

Vinny Crispino, CPT, CES and PAS is the author of “Breaking Your Limits, How to Master the Paradigm Shift Away From Pain” and is the President of the Pain Academy. Vinny says “ I believe everyone has the ability to have a comeback story. Breaking my back in my early 20’s was life changing for me in many ways. It led me to finding my true purpose and passion in life - to help others in need. I’ve spent the past decade learning and mastering the art and science of corrective exercise teaching people all over the world how to move and feel better.”

Learn more about Vinny and The Pain Academy at: https://painacademy.net 

#pain #painrelease #getoutofpain #painacademy #corrective #correctivemovement #correctiveexercise #movement #painfree #health #holistic #healthy #holisticmovement

EVOLVE YOUR BODY: You Shut Your Mouth When You’re Talking to Me w/Casey Ruff

Sometimes a simple technique can make all the difference in training or re-training our bodies to perform at optimal levels. 

In this episode Steve talks to health and fitness expert and podcaster Casey Ruff about a simple technique that can revolutionize the way you sleep, your mental health, your mouth and jaw health and contribute to your overall energy.

Join us and share this and other episodes with friends and family to help us grow our reach. 

To learn more about Casey and his podcast go to https://www.myboundlessbody.com 

#breathe #breath #health #mentalhealth #dentalhealth #strength #wellness #performance

EVOLVE 26: Co-Founders of Peak State Fit Heather & Pat Casey

Pat and Heather Casey founded Peak State Fit with the concept of providing sports performance services to anyone desiring the techniques and technologies used by the best in the world. They provide a unique blend of evidence-based, field-proven training services that have been validated at the highest levels of sport and fitness in the world. Taking their experiences from elite sport, they help you live better, feel better and be confident doing the things you love.  

The Peak State Fit coaching staff has over 20 years of experience helping athletes & fitness enthusiasts reach their goals. They have worked with clients of all ages & levels of performance from collegiate to professional athletes.

Heather has roots in the deep South of Alabama although the mountains of Utah have captured her heart. Pat grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he spent the months he wasn’t playing ice hockey riding his mountain bike. Pat and Heather moved to Utah in 2014 to pursue living and working in one of the world’s finest locations for endurance athletes - Salt Lake City! 

Heather is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS,) USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach and Mentor Coach, Ironman Regional Head Coach and Race Official, Certified Sports Nutritionist, 500 Hour Trained Yoga Teacher, Author and Speaker. grew up in Auburn Alabama as a competitive swimmer from age 6 through high school. Her interest in coaching definitely stemmed from being coached by some of the best coaches in the World. She experienced first hand how sport shapes a person to become more confident and resilient. She started doing triathlon at age 14 (1986) as cross training for swimming. 

Pat is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach, CSCS, Team USA Age Group Coach, and Retul certified bike fit expert. His background as an elite road cyclist stemmed into his consulting and coaching career, which allows him to combine his love of cycling and triathlon with his devotion to helping people improve their quality of life, and realize their athletic potential through endurance sports.

You can find Heather and Pat at https://www.peakstatefit.com 

#health #fitness #tri #triathlons #cycle #cycling #race #racing #yoga

EVOLVE 25: Discussing the Death Penalty, Politics and Changing Perspectives with Nick Mecham, JD

In this episode we dive into a politically polarizing topic with lawyer Nick Mecham. The death penalty is something that Nick grew up believing in as a staunch conservative.

Through his education and experience working for a think-tank that studied the costs and benefits of the death penalty Nick’s perspective changed. 

In this conversation we discuss how a long-held belief, whether it be political, financial, spiritual, etc can change with time, education and perspective. 

#growthmindset #deathpenalty #law #lawyer #legalsystem #political #politics

EVOLVE 24: Experience Life Editor In Chief Jamie Martin

Jamie Martin is the editor in chief of Experience Life, the award-winning health and fitness magazine (published by Life Time–Healthy Way of Life) that is dedicated to empowering its 3.1 million readers to live their healthiest, happiest lives, most authentic lives. Jamie’s career at the magazine began as an editorial intern in June 2005, after earning her BA in professional journalism from the University of Minnesota. Over the past decade, she has worn many hats, including serving as the senior director of content, then executive editor. She was named editor in chief in January 2016.

Since taking the helm, Jamie has focused on an integrated print and digital content strategy, while continuing the publication’s mission to provide realistic, actionable, empowering healthy-living information. Under Jamie’s leadership, the publication has won numerous regional and national awards for its print and digital initiatives, including four top FOLIO: Awards in 2018. In 2017 and 2018, Jamie swept the category for Editor’s or Publisher’s Letter at the regional Minnesota Media and Publishing Association’s Awards.

A lifelong healthy-living enthusiast, Jamie’s fitness interests include running, strength training, and yoga, including a certification in prenatal yoga instruction. She is also an advocate for Minnesota newborn screening legislation to include rare genetic disorders like Krabbe Disease.

Thanks to her long tenure with the magazine and depth of knowledge about health and wellness, Jamie is often called upon internally by colleagues and externally by the media and other groups for insights on health, fitness, and optimal-living topic. She’s a regular guest on KARE 11 (the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis).

She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and their two daughters. Together they enjoy biking, gardening, exploring, and spending time on Minnesota’s beautiful lakes whenever they get the chance.

Follow Jamie on Instagram @jamiemartinEL and Twitter @jamielmartin.

EVOLVE SHORT: Training Revovery

Training hard is crucial to building the body you want. Recovery from hard training is often an overlooked part of the training process. In this short Myles and Steve talk about the importance of recovery so you can train harder in your next session. 

EVOLVE YOUR SOUL: Fostering Gratitude w/Todd Sylvester

Join us today as we talk about one of most important habits you can foster with motivational speaker, recovery specialist and podcaster Todd Sylvester. 

You can find more information about Todd and the great work he does at https://toddinspires.com 

EVOLVE 23: Athletic and Performance Training w/Grit Performance Training Founder & Coach Korey Goodwin

Assess, don’t guess. Your program should match your sport and your body. Korey Goodwin has worked with athletes from young to old, amateur and weekend warrior to hall of fame professionals. Listen in as we talk about the importance of creating a sustainable system for athletic performance and what parents can do to help kids get the best performance possible.

Korey and his team can be found at www.gritlv.com  

#train #trainer #coach #performancecoach #performbetter #athletics #athleticperformance #trainhard #prehab #mobilize #stretch #strength #strengthtrain #power #powertraining

EVOLVE SHORT: Evolving Your Personal Political Conversations

Let’s face it. We live in an highly politically divisive time in America. Nothing significant will be changed by creating stronger camps on the left and the right. Learning to have intelligent and open conversations with those who see the world different from you is the first step. 

Start with an open mind. Chose someone to talk to who has a different perspective than you. Close your mouth and open your ears. Listen. Hear. Empathize. THEN share your thoughts. Coming together on social, economic and political issues requires an open and curious mind. Seeking solutions together rather than staking claims on “who’s right” is key. 

Be bold by being open and practicing a growth mindset. Try it and get a conversation buddy that will help expand your perspective. 

#listen #seekfirsttounderstand #politics #republican #democrat