Civilian Strong Podcast.

  Want to become a beast after 40?  Then you're going to like today's podcast episode with Andrew Read. Andrew is a personal trainer , gym owner, Iron Man competitor, author, and a graduate of Seal Fit's 53 hour long Kokoro Camp. He's an absolute beast and today we're going to talk about how to get stronger, faster, and tougher, even if you're over 40. Have a listen or keep reading to find out how you can get into the best shape of your life in your 40's, why you need to include more suffering and event participation in your day to day life, and how to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Find the full transcript and show notes here: http://www.civilianstrong.com/007

Have you ever wondered what happens to people who get lost? Well, if they're lucky, they get found by today's guest. His name is John Blown, and he's a North Shore Rescue Search and Rescue operator. On today's show John and I talk about why more and more people are getting lost or hurt in the mountains of B.C, what to do to prepare for your next adventure outing,  some of the scarier moments he's experienced and how to properly prepare for your next outdoor adventure. Show Notes Why More People Are Getting Hurt and Lost in the Mountains What it Takes to Join a Search and Rescue Team The New Kind Of Rescue: Finding People Who Aren't Exactly Lost Stuck for Two Days in an Avalanche Zone How a Search and Rescue Call Works SAR Training The Mindset of a SAR Operator - Do You Have What it Takes? How to Prepare for Your Next Adventure...So You Never Need Rescuing Why Most People Don't Survive Longer Than 3 Days One of the Most Important Pieces of Gear You Can Carry & a Life Saving Survival Tip The Most Important

Would you like to have more energy? Want to feel more alive? Need inspiration to go on your next adventure? If so, then this episode is for you... Investigative journalist Scott Carney thinks modern living has made us sick and weak..and he's found a solution for us. In his new book "What Doesn't Kill Us" Scott explores how people of the past were able to traverse great distances through extreme heat and cold without modern gear, and how today more and more people are regaining their ancestral strength by exposing themselves to the elements. On this episode Scott recounts his journey to Poland to study and train under the "Ice Man" Wim Hof - a man who has broken world records for being able to expose himself to ice and extremely cold temperatures for long periods of time.  He also explains how his training with Wim allowed him to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in 28 hours without acclimatization and how he later went on to train with Brian Mackenzie of Crossfit Endurance fame as well as big wave surfer Laird Hamilton

In this episode top performing Vancouver realtor John Tsai delves into the mindset and daily rituals he uses to do over 100+ deals per year. This interview is a great example of what it takes to perform at a high level. The detailed approach John takes to tackling sales, rejection, and daily motivation should give you lots of useful insights you can apply in your day to day.  Find the shownotes here: www.civilianstrong.com/004/

Tyrell Mara is chasing an Olympic dream. He plans on competing in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and medaling in discuss. In this episode he goes into great detail on how he's built an Olympic level mindset - one that he continues to perfect and one that will keep him training hard and overcoming all obstacles on his way to a medal in 2020.  Find the shownotes here: www.civilianstrong.com/003/

In this episode we hear from Dr. Charles Livingston, aka Charlie. Charlie is a successful entrepreneur, father, and expert on fitness and nutrition. In this episode we discuss the annual shredding routine he uses to quickly lose 15 lbs of fat and get in shape for the summer months. We also discuss how to create a powerful mindset, gratitude, and morning routines that can super charge your day. Find the shownotes here: www.civilianstrong.com/002/

Welcome to the CIVILIAN STRONG podcast! In this episode you'll meet your host, Adam Killam and hear about a scary experience he had that would later lead to the creation of CIVILIAN STRONG. You'll also get a taste of what's to come in future episodes and the concept behind the show. Find the shownotes here: www.civilianstrong.com/001/