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The Curious Competitor is a journey into the pursuit of improvement and well being-physically, mentally, and spiritually. In each episode, NHL Defenseman Connor Carrick speaks with some of the world's highest performing people about how they curate and execute their respective craft. Connor Carrick dives deep into the path and process of each guest, and the lessons learned on how to live more curiously, passionately, and purposefully. All on a quest to become a more Curious Competitor.
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Nikole MacLellan aka “Dr. Kokes”, a naturopathic doctor and fellow member of the Designs For Sport advisory board. We talk about the dance between sympathetic and parasympathetic states for athletes, strategies for getting back into a parasympathetic state after an event, how to balance a playful approach in stressful situations, and using breathwork as a tool to build your CO2 tolerance. Dr. Nikole also dives into the tradeoffs that often occur between performance and longevity, why you should build a support team of different professionals you trust, and how to endure the darker periods as an athlete.
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Episode Overview:
- 2:30 - What athletes should be doing less of
- 7:00 - Parasympathetic recovery tools
- 14:00 - Managing your lifestyle as an athlete
- 18:00 - Changing your beliefs about performance
- 21:00 - Breathwork as a tool for building CO2 tolerance // breathwork as a powerful tool
- 30:00 - Building your foundation before adding external factors
- 32:00 - Performance and longevity
- 38:00 - Importance of building a support team
- 42:00 - Navigating dark periods as an athlete
- 45:00 - Developing phrases to improve performance
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In this episode, we are joined by the founding members of Apex Cool Labs, Ariel Paul and Evy Lyons to discuss their new palm cooling device “The Narwhal”. Ariel and Evy share their inspiration for creating Apex Cool Labs, how they first connected over a Tweet, all the prototypes and testing they went through to get to their final product. They also discuss how your core body temperature and local muscle temperatures affect performance, why palm cooling is such an effective tool, how to use palm cooling for downregulation at the end of your workout and to reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness, and the optimal temperature for palm cooling to see results.
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Episode Overview:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:47 What Is Neuro Reconditioning?
- 18:12 Short Falls Of Typical Training Philosophy
- 25:25 Understanding Individuality In Training
- 33:20 The Hidden Challenge Working Through Injury
- 41:30 Physical Vs. Mental Issues (Software Vs. Hardware)
- 45:04 Interrupting The Narratives We Tell Ourselves
- 57:20 The Four Stages Of Competence Related To Sport
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Do you ever wonder how your brain works? In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Neurotherapist Dr. Andrew Hill, who graciously guides us through an exploration of cerebral operations. Following our participation in Quantitative EEG "brain mapping," we had the opportunity to interpret the ensuing data in real time during the podcast. Our analysis delves into an array of brain patterns, connections, and states of neural activity. Notably, several of these revelations unveil significant correlations with the daily-life symptoms I encounter and even extend to my athletic performance, all without any prior interaction with Dr. Hill. Our discussion extends to the impact of brain injuries on function, alongside an examination of how brain mapping holds promise for forthcoming athletes. We conclude by addressing pivotal lifestyle factors poised to enhance cognitive capabilities.
Episode Overview:
- 1:14 Understanding The Tests Of My Brain
- 3:39 Interpreting My Results - Performance
- 6:22 My Brain Patterns and Brain Waves
- 16:55 Why Connor Might Have Brain Fog
- 18:55 Being Tired Wired and Sleep
- 27:05 Acquired Vs Learned Brain
- 33:05 How Brain Mapping Could Help Future Athletes
- 48:19 Lifestyle Factors To Boost Results
- 58:52 Conclusion
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If you're a hockey player or any sport for that matter, and If you're looking to gain an edge on your opponents and train your brain in the same way that you train your body, then watch this video! Scott Livingston shares with us his methods for training our brain in the same way that we train our body, and it's sure to help you unleash your athletic potential!
In this episode, I welcome renowned Performance Coach and Physical Therapist Scott Livingston. We discuss the concept of Neuro Reconditioning, and how traditional training modalities fail to consider how the brain functions. We talk about the importance of individuality in training based on sport, position, injury history, and body type. We also chat about the hidden challenges of working through injury as well the importance of disrupting narratives we tell ourselves.
Episode Overview:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:47 What Is Neuro Reconditioning?
- 18:12 Short Falls Of Typical Training Philosophy
- 25:25 Understanding Individuality In Training
- 33:20 The Hidden Challenge Working Through Injury
- 41:30 Physical Vs. Mental Issues (Software Vs. Hardware)
- 45:04 Interupting The Narratives We Tell Ourselves
- 57:20 The Four Stages Of Competence Related To Sport
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In this episode, I break down some of my thoughts on the latest NHL trade deadline as well, as some personal stories of players that have been moved. I also discuss some recovery modalities I use to help me regulate my nervous system and maximize athletic performance during the season. I also talk about the importance of emotional regulation and off-season training advice for youth athletes.
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Episode Overview:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 2:14 Thoughts on Trade Deadline
- 2:25 Dmitry Orlov
- 6:57 John Klingberg
- 10:20 Tanner Jeannot
- 11:46 Patrick Kane
- 17:11 Heart Rate Variability & Nervous System Regulation
- 20:20 Red Light Therapy & Dopamine
- 21:45 Napping & Non-Sleep Deep Rest
- 23:11 Importance Of Protein Consumption
- 24:12 Disrupting Of Routine
- 24:23 Visualization
- 26:35 Reading
- 27:48 Addressing Injuries
- 29:30 Training Advice For Youth Athletes
- 35:35 Emotional Regulation For Importance
- 37:57 Final Thoughts
In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Lovecchio, a former professional hockey player and current trainer and co-host of the Hockey Think Tank Podcast. We talk about how it’s not enough to just show up in the sport of hockey, how to grow confidence through discipline, and how to learn from your mistakes. Jeff also shares his journey from a professional athlete to becoming a trainer, his methods of using visualization to better his game, and the role models he looks at to expand his toolbox and better help his clients.
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Episode Overview:
- 2:00 The Game Within the Game
- 8:00 Discipline vs Motivation
- 12:30 From Professional Athlete to Trainer
- 21:00 Learning From Past Mistakes
- 24:00 How Storytelling Can Help or Hinder Your Game
- 32:00 Using Visualization to Better Your Game
- 38:00 Setting the Standard vs Responding to It
- 42:00 Hockey Role Models
- 50:00 Working Smarter and Harder
In this episode, I am joined by Jack Han, a hockey consultant, former NHL analyst, and AHL coach. We discuss Jack’s approach to personalized player analytics and development, what it’s like to work alongside NHL head coaches and the exhausting nature of a hockey season. We also dive into the importance of storytelling to improve your game, how you can use hockey as a vessel to reach your long-term goals, and different exercises to better your physical and mental game.
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Timeline:
- 4:00 - Jack’s Approach to Player Analytics
- 7:30 - Player Analytics vs Head Coaches
- 14:00 - Exhaustion During the Season
- 17:00 - Storytelling vs Analytics
- 22:00 - Hockey as a Vessel to Reach Long-Term Goals
- 31:00 - Showing Up in a Competitive Environment
- 35:00 - Visualization Using Time Horizons
- 48:00 - Growing Together as a Team
In this episode, we welcome Strength Coach Jim Ferris. Jim is known for his work in the basketball community from training with the Philadelphia 76ers for many years and training several NBA players that live their offseason in the Philadelphia area. We discuss how to adapt your training for performance and recovery metrics and identify weak links in training protocols. We also dive into where most athletes fail to focus on for their off-season training, and how playing the long game is the key to a sustainable and injury-free career. We also discuss the challenges in youth development in sports and the success of your training is completely individual.
Episode Overview:
- 3:14 How To Adapt Training Based On Performance and Recovery
- 8:30 Balance Old-School Training Work Ethic Vs. Modern Approaches
- 12:30 Identifying Weak Links In Training & Working With Other Trainers
- 18:20 How To Get The Most Out Of Your Summer Training
- 22:40 Where Athletes Should Focus On Training
- 27:00 Balancing Life and Training
- 29:16 Playing The Long Game In Training
- 33:20 The Individuality Of Training
- 35:54 What Does Basketball Do Right and Wrong?
- 39:47 Challenges In Youth Development and Training
- 45:47 Redefining Success In Training
- 53:30 What Struggles Do You See With Modern Athletes?
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In this episode, I sit down with Christian Burrus and Jeremy Tucker from Adapt Fitness, an app for customized training programs from top hockey performance experts. We talk about setting your training goals as an athlete based on your needs from the game, how Adapt Fitness can help fill gaps in various aspects of your athletic training, how to manage the stress of all the moving parts in maintaining your health and the game, and how to manage the tradeoffs between training and sleep. We also dive into why you should be customizing your training specific to your goals and needs, how to draw inspiration from the previous generation of athletes, and why education on all aspects of your training is the key to being a great athlete. Episode Overview:
- 2:00 - Welcoming Christian and Jeremy
- 3:45 - What is Adapt Fitness
- 8:45 - Setting Your Training Goals
- 11:30 - Why Athletes Need Extra Support
- 18:00 - Managing the Stress of All the Moving Parts
- 22:00 - Tradeoffs in Your Training
- 24:45 - Why You Should Customize Your Training
- 30:00 - Taking Inspiration From the Previous Generation of Athletes
- 38:00 - Education and a Growth Mindset
- 44:00 - Comparing Training Around the World
- 47:00 - Training for Amateur vs. Professional Athletes
- 52:00 - Adapt Success Stories
- 57:00 Conclusion
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In this episode I am joined by Sam Whiting, a human potential specialist, to discuss all things breathwork. Sam talks about his journey as an alpine ski racing athlete and how he came to discover breathwork in his training, how to gain the ability to notice your nervous system and why breathwork is a powerful tool for wellness. Sam talks about the importance of training your breathing muscles, and the different types of breathwork practices, and teaches some tools accessible to everyone when starting with breathwork. We also dig into the impacts of chronic mouth breathing, the connection between your breath, your physiology, and your psychology, and how you can use breathwork to help influence your state of being.
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Episode Overview:
- 10:30 Why Breathwork?
- 22:00 Training Your Breathing Muscles
- 26:00 Inhale vs Exhale
- 29:30 Different Types of Breathing Practices
- 35:30 Using Breathwork in Your Daily Life
- 47:00 Chronic Mouth Breathing
- 51:00 Breathwork and Physiology
- 57:00 Adaptability Through Your Habits
- 1:00:00 How to Work With Sam
In this episode, I recap what the last few months have looked like and some of my strategies for adopting a growth mindset. I dig into the concept of DIIG: Desire, Intent, Imagination, and Grind, and how I use these concepts to fuel my growth as a professional hockey player. I walk through some of the ways that I support healthy dopamine levels to fuel my desire, including cold exposure, vagal tone, taking phone breaks, and creating variations within my routine. I also talk about the mindset I take to prevent burnout, how to ask yourself questions in order to find solutions to your game, as well as how to effectively put your plans into place.
Timeline:
- 3:35 Growth Mindset
- 6:30 How Desire Leads to Improvement
- 16:00 Dopamine and Athleticism
- 23:00 Working Hard to Make Things Easy
- 27:00 Preventing Burnout as an Athlete
- 32:30 Using Intent in Practice
- 35:00 Using Imagination to Find Solutions
- 42:20 Putting Your Plans Into Place
- 50:30 Conclusion
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In this episode I sit down with J.B. Spisso to chat about career design, mental wellness, performance and what it looks like at the highest level. J.B. is a veteran of the US Armed Forces, leadership and culture expert, and author of the Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground. J.B. opened up about his decision to join the military and some of the parallels between the military and athletes in terms of setting and maintaining high standards and short term goals. We spoke about some of the examples of leadership in the locker room, how to pick yourself back up after defeat, some of our tools for mental wellness, and the importance of enjoying the journey that is your life.
Episode Overview:
- 0:00 Welcoming JB Spisso
- 5:00 Joining the Military
- 9:00 High Standards and Short Term Goals
- 3:30 Leadership in the Locker Room
- 21:00 Repairing Bruised Belief
- 30:00 Tools for Mental Wellness
- 41:30 Lessons From Combat
- 49:00 Understanding Your Needs
- 58:00 Conclusion
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In this episode, we welcome Frankie Corrado, a professional hockey defenseman and former teammate of mine from the Toronto Maple Leafs. We took a trip down memory lane remembering our journeys into the professional hockey space and joining the OHL before becoming teammates on the Toronto Maple Leafs. We talked about the struggles of transitioning from junior hockey to the NHL, the ways that luck works for or against you, how we build mindfulness into our day, and battling through injuries.
Timestamps:
- 0:00 Welcoming Frankie Corrado
- 2:00 Frankie’s Hockey Origin Story
- 6:00 Joining the OHL
- 14:30 Transition from Junior Hockey to NHL
- 20:45 Luck of the Draw in the Game
- 31:30 Reviewing Your Old Plays
- 37:30 Building a Mindfulness Practice
- 43:30 Battling Injuries
- 52:00 Building Mental Toughness
- 55:00 Don’t Rim the Puck
- 1:05:30 Working with TSN
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In this episode, I sit down with Sylvie Tetrault, sports nutritionist, about all things nutrition for athletes. We discuss her experience working with Gary Roberts and the NHL, the importance of good nutrition, systems or habits you can implement to help you achieve your nutrition goals, and staple foods to have on hand. We reflected on the changes in food systems that have led to food intolerances, and why the quality of food you eat is important. She breaks down why fasting may not be beneficial for all athletes and the cyclical nature of athletes, how to wind down after a late-night game, and why you should take responsibility for your own health.
Episode Overview:
- 0:00 Welcoming Sylvie Tetrault
- 0:30 Working with Gary Roberts
- 8:30 Foundational Basics of Nutrition
- 12:00 Systems for Effortless Results
- 16:15 Staple Foods to Keep on Hand
- 20:30 Foods that Get a Bad Rep
- 24:00 Fasting Practices as an Athlete
- 31:13 The Cyclical Nature of Athletes
- 48:30 Taking Responsibility For Your Own Health
- 56:15 Foundational Supplements for Athletes
- 1:07:00 Conclusion
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In this episode, I sit down with a former teammate and NHL veteran, Aaron Volpatti, high-performance coach and author-to-be. We spoke about Aaron’s story of adversity and perseverance that got him into the NHL, his relationship with high-stress environments and tolerance to pain, working through the fear of failure, and how to use the power of visualization to get to where you want to be.
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Episode Overview:
- 0:00 Welcoming Aaron Volpatti
- 1:00 Aaron’s NHL Origin Story
- 18:00 High-Stress Environments and Pain
- 23:00 Using Visualization to Get Into the NHL
- 29:00 What is Visualization
- 36:00 Getting Started with Visualization
- 43:00 The Fear of Failure
- 47:45 How to Stay in a Flow State
- 50:45 Adversity is an Opportunity for Growth
- 53:30 Looking at the Bigger Picture
- 57:00 Wat Aaron is Most Proud Of
- 58:30 Conclusion
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In this episode, we welcome former national taekwondo champion and founder of Pain Station, David Arsenault. We discuss how to find joy in the process of showing up every day to training, leaning into adversity, the importance of remaining consistent in your effort as an athlete, and how physical literacy can improve your life.
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Episode Overview: 0:00 Welcoming David Arsenault 5:00 David’s Origin Story 12:00 Finding Joy in the Process 22:00 The Birth of Pain Station 28:00 Being Consistent in Your Effort as an Athlete 32:00 Bringing Personal Values Into Your Game 40:00 The Importance of Physical Literacy 57:00 Conclusion
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In this episode, I sit down and reflect on this season so far as well as my brief experience being called up to the Seattle Kraken. We chat about my experience of how not to engage with NHL referees, the elements that make up a strong hockey team, working through minor injuries, and how my meditation practice has allowed me to lean further into my practice as an athlete.
Episode Overview:
- 2:40 Introduction
- 4:00 Schedule Disruptions
- 7:45 How Not to Engage with Referees
- 16:45 Elements of a Strong Team
- 22:40 Minor Injuries
- 29:00 Using Meditation to Improve my Game
- 39:00 Conclusion
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How to surprise everyone to make the NHL, and then do it again, with the Ultimate edge finder and teammate, Liam O'Brien. In this episode, we discuss how adversity challenged Liam's growth and belief in himself, strategies that Liam uses to reflect let go and prepare for the next battle. We also discuss the evolution of the sport in youth, as well as, some secret stories from Hersey Bears during their time as roommates.
- 0:30 Introduction
- 1:57 Breakthrough In Washington
- 7:47 Favourite Memorabilia & First NHL Goal
- 10:36 First Stint In NHL & Challenge Of Being Send To Minors
- 17:45 How Liam Uses Writing To Reflect and Let Go
- 24:00 How Injuries Challenge You To Grow
- 34:36 Signing In Colorado & Playing In Arizona
- 39:40 What Gives Liam An Edge
- 43:18 The Power Of Belief
- 47:47 The Evolution Of Preparation Of Sport
- 1:02:02 How Connor Got In A Fight With An AHL Heavyweight
- 1:08:21 Stories From The AHL
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In this episode, we welcome Arizona Coyotes Performance Director Devan McConnell to the show. We discuss how to prepare for the demands of a training camp, how to approach training during a season, and the power of intention on meeting your goals. We also discuss specific considerations for the youth athlete, and why nutrition and recovery is key to performance.
- 0:12 Introduction
- 2:00 What Makes Devan Different?
- 6:30 How Devan Approaches Working With New Athletes?
- 9:20 Preparing For The Demands Of Camp
- 13:47 The Power Of Intent In Training
- 21:13 How To Approach In-Season Training
- 29:34 Considerations For Youth Athletes Off-Season Training
- 38:05 How To Find Balance in Training - On-ice Vs. Off-Ice
- 43:19 One Thing Devan Would Change In NHLer’s Approach
- 45:30 Recovery Techniques & Strategies
- 49:28 Nutrition in Youth Athletes & Mental Health
- 57:10 Creative Solution To A Training Restriction
- 1:00:00 Devan’s Favorite Success Story
- 1:03:57 Conclusion
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A most skilled player amongst skilled players, offensive legend Robbie Schremp shares lessons learned as a former 1st round pick. We discuss the importance of coaching at the right time of development, how to play like a pro, and how to evolve your game to provide the most value to your team.
Episode Overview:
- 01:47 Robbie’s Origin Story
- 10:29 Right Coaching Right Time
- 12:20 Rob’s OHL Experience
- 22:20 Learning To Play Like A Pro & Dale Hunter
- 27:11 Rob’s Reflection Of Career
- 39:05 Evolving Your Game To Provide Value
- 42:15 What is Vision 44 & Why Teach?
- 51:10 What Did You Like About European Leagues?
- 1:03:00 Conclusion
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In this episode, we welcome Skills Coach, Brian Keane. We discuss what makes an elite hockey player elite in comparison to the average player. We talk about Brians's approach to training youth players, and how role players have a unique perspective on adversity. We talk about learning styles, what training looks like for NHL players in the offseason, and how to approach training holistically rather than just peaking for camp. In conclusion, we talk about Connor's weak points in his skill development and how he is working through it.
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Episode Overview:
0:12 Introduction 2:15 What Makes An Elite Hockey Player? 3:45 What Makes An Average Player? 5:04 How Brian Approaches Training A Youth Player 7:15 The Skill Subtleties Of Some Star Players 10:45 What Can Star Players Learn From Role Players? 13:05 What Can Third and Fourth Liners Steal From Stars? 17:32 Collaborative Training 23:00 Brian’s Creative Approach To Training & Drills 27:55 Ecological Dynamics & Learning Styles 39:46 Favorite Drills That Emulate Game 44:00 What Does Training Look Like In Off-Season? 48:22 Peaking For An Event Vs. Holistic Preparation 52:04 What Is Something Brian Has Stopped Doing? 54:09 What’s Held Connor Back? 57:30 Conclusion
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After a long hiatus away from the microphone - I step back into the podcasting seat and discuss with you the reason for the break and update you with what I have been working on and battling with since the summer. We talk about my experience in Seattle for Training Camp, how I found an old pair of skates that helped me find my stride, how I improved my backhand play, and what it's been like playing in Charlotte. We also dive into the differences between AHL and the NHL, as well as my current nutrition, supplementation, and training approach.
- 0:12 Introduction
- 1:12 Why The Break
- 3:15 Training Camp In Seattle
- 5:22 My New (Old) Skates
- 11:58 Draisaitl and Improving Backhand Play
- 18:32 Training Camp Continued
- 27:14 Getting Sent Down To Charlotte / AHL
- 31:53 Examining Your Standards
- 35:15 Being A Leader and Difference Between AHL / NHL
- 39:05 Current Nutrition Approach
- 45:00 Supplementation
- 48:06 Current Training and Mindset Approach
- 56:36 Conclusion
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In this episode, I sit down and check in halfway through the off-season. We discuss our thoughts on the Expansion Draft and the stellar play of Islanders, Montreal, and Tampa during the playoffs. As well as, my thoughts approaching Free Agency, how I've been training and my nutrition, and my mindset approaching this coming season.
Episode Overview:
- 1:30 Expansion Draft
- 5:54 Thoughts on Islanders
- 8:49 Montreal Run
- 13:18 Tampa Bay Lightning
- 24:39 Approaching Free Agency
- 30:49 Skates and Training
- 33:48 Nutrition Approach
- 38:13 Sauna and Red Light Therapy
- 41:54 Supplementation
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In this episode, we welcome Elisa Haggarty. Elisa is a Conscious Leadership Coach and the host of The School of Unlearning Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how life is actually happening for you not against you, how to consciously halt repeated drama patterns and allow yourself to feel feelings to completion. We break down what emotional literacy looks like in our lives, and how the experiences of our life have shaped our emotional intelligence. We decipher facts from the stories we tell ourselves, and we discuss how to unlearn the beliefs, stories, and patterns we developed throughout our lives.
Episode Overview:
- 4:11 How Life Is Happening For You
- 11:19 Repeated Drama Patterns
- 13:00 Feel Feelings To Completion
- 17:57 Emotional Literacy
- 21:44 Understanding Fact And Story
- 25:57 How Serious Is Suffering
- 31:00 Redefining What Health Looks Like
- 33:56 What is Unlearning?
- 40:00 How Do You Unlearn Beliefs, Stories, and Patterns
- 49:39 What Elisa Is Most Proud Of
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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Peter Russo. Peter is a Consultant for PRS Hockey that provides skill, video, and spiritual mentorship. We discuss redefining how to learn, the art to the game that is hockey, how to build your psyche and raise your potential by looking inward.
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In this episode, we welcome Peter Russo. Peter is a Consultant for PRS Hockey that provides skill, video, and spiritual mentorship. We discuss how committing to life and personal growth aids the sport you play, how to make extraordinary out of the most ordinary, how to stay focused on process, and how to live more consciously.
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In this episode, we welcome Cody Royle. Cody is an author and football coach. He's spent the last six years as the head coach of AFL Team Canada, the men's national program for Australian Rules football. Cody is a standout voice in how leadership propels teams to sustained success and now coaches other head coaches in elite sports, and now mentors over a dozen coaches in half a dozen different sports around the world. We discuss the struggles of being a head coach in any league and what it's like to be in the "hot seat" as a coach. How to navigate the management of player's emotions and psychology, decision making, and performance. Why future coaching can't be modeled with the traditional fear-based approach, but rather in safety, transparency, and emotional understanding.
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In this episode, I break down the challenges and successes of this past season. I discuss what it was like to train during Covid for an unknown return to play, logging 30 minutes a night in the AHL on a Conditioning Stint, and trying to manage family life and hockey in a pandemic. I also touch on the difference between AHL and NHL, and the turning point in the season which allowed for some strong on-ice performances in the later stretch. "Charlie's gonna get to see you play." An episode looking back at last season, so I look forward to the next.
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This week we welcome, Kenneth Swartz. Ken is the founder and Chief Science Officer of C60 Purple Power. Ken has run research science laboratories over the course of his career and discovered C60 while developing the MOXY fusion reactor. In this episode, we discuss, the power of this antioxidant and its healing potential. This may be the next CBD-like product in years' time. We get real curious today trying to level up the age-old question, how can I have more energy?
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This week we welcome, Pierre Debar. Pierre DeBar is an Educator and Holistic Practitioner that utilizes techniques such as Mental Performance Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Breathwork coaching, meditation to optimize the performance of the whole individual. In this episode, we discuss how emotional intelligence, mindset, self-reflection and mental resilience is the future of performance in sport.
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This week we welcome, Patrick McKeown. Patrick is a world-renowned author and breathing practitioner. In this episode, Patrick describes the importance of nasal breathing, and how to improve aerobic capacity through breathing practices. He breaks down the "BOLT" score to be able to measure your carbon dioxide tolerance, and how to use breath for focus and concentration.
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This week we welcome, Matt Martin. Matt is currently a winger for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. He has been described as both an enforcer and a grinder while being one of the best guys in the locker room. A veteran of over 725 NHL games - In this episode, Matt describes his evolution as a player, from being a walk-on in Junior to being drafted in the second year of eligibility in a late-round, and how he redefined himself to flourish for so long in that bottom-six role. We also discuss the importance of having a support system when you face adversity in your career, as well as, the power that family provides in leaving hockey life at the door.
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In this new short series called "Mini-Sticks", we highlight and reflect on some of our favorite moments of the life of our podcast so far. This week we hear from Robin Sharma. Robin's ability to lead and teach others how to lead is beautifully demonstrated in all of his prepared speeches, and published books. He champions devoted focus in a world of great distraction. He teaches the powers of rest in a world chronically overworked. He Walks the Walk in a world where on social media it's so easy to talk the talk. In this episode, we highlight together how to live life on purpose, the power of community, how no one wants average, and making the world a better place.
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In this new short series called "mini-sticks", we highlight and reflect on some of our favorite moments of the life of our podcast so far. This week we hear from Karissa Kouchis. From being my neighbor from down the block in Orland Park, to becoming a national speaker for Tony Robbins. Her inner fire, ability to self-start, and desire to balance her high performance with an appreciation for the process is contagious. In this episode, we highlight together with the concept of standards, how true leaders just start, and how to have a legacy mindset.
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Josh Pauls is an ice sled hockey player and Captain of the U.S. National Team. He was born without tibia bones and had both legs amputated at 10 months old. At age 17, he was the youngest member of the gold medal-winning squad at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. He went on to make his second Paralympic team, winning gold in Sochi. In this episode, we discuss his journey in sled hockey, finding consistency, being the hero in your own story, how perspective is reality, and negative self-talk.
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Geoffrey Woo is an Entrepreneur and Investor. He is the host of the H.V.M.N. Podcast and features conversations with world champion athletes, leading scientists, and interesting people at the top of their field. In this episode, we discuss all things human optimization. Such as metabolic flexibility, stress, physical hormesis, nutrition optimization, and while sharing stories in a life of entrepreneurship and perspective on the bounty of modern-day life.
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In this episode, we welcome Steve “Dangle” Glynn. Steve is a bonafide professional sports fan, turned sports analyst, and author. Dangle began his career posting hockey-related content on the internet and the attention of fellow fans of the Maple Leafs soon followed, years later he finds himself in sports media. In this episode we discuss his journey over the past 13 years of creating content, the struggles and the victories, and how pursuing a passion for hockey led him through an unconventional path to his dream job - working in hockey.
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While chasing his NHL dream Ben sustained a serious head injury that almost took his life. After the injury, Ben pushed the envelope training for two years. Defying the odds he returned to continue chasing his NHL dream as Captain of the Kitchener Rangers. After a stint in professional hockey, Ben decided to chase something new, something bigger than hockey, something he calls Heroic Minds. Today, Ben is the host of the Heroic Minds Podcast, a Motivational Speaker, a Behavioural Health and Performance Consultant, and Founder of Heroic Apparel.
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In this episode, we welcome Kyle Palmeri.
Kyle Palmieri is an American professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. He was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, by Anaheim in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
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In this episode, we welcome, Blake Bolden.
Blake Bolden is an American women's ice hockey player. She became the first African-American player to compete in the National Women's Hockey League. In February 2020, Blake became the first black female pro scout for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL and the second-ever female pro scout in the NHL.
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In this episode, we welcome, Nathan Gerbe.
Nathan Gerbe is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. He previously played with Genève-Servette HC of the National League and for the Carolina Hurricanes and the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League. At 5 feet and 4 inches tall, Gerbe is the shortest skater in NHL history.
Timestamps:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:02] Origin Story - Growing up differently
[0:04] Managing everyone saying “you’re too small” & childhood stories
[0:08] The power of accountability & non-negotiables
[0:11] Habits. Routines and resources for staying centered in hockey and life
[0:16] Finding longevity in the sport, off-day routines & wellness
[0:19] Toolbox of secret weapons, practice day & gameday
[0:21] Favourite influences for training
[0:24] Proudest moments as a professional
[0:26] Playing in Europe while maintaining a reputation
[0:29] Role Models & Martin St. Louis
[0:35] First game back after Europe
[0:37] The differences in the game since coming into the league
[0:38] Leadership styles
[0:40] Balance in the locker room
[0:42] Biggest failures in career & reflection
[0:49] Advice for ourselves & younger players
[0:51] Good habits on the ice / Practice Habits
[0:54] Giving up on perfect
[0:57] Favourite leaders in his career - Grier, Pominville, Eric Staal, Tortorella
[1:00] Purpose beyond Hockey, public speaking, and giving back
[1:03] Closing Reflection
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In this episode, we welcome, Roland Pankewich.
Roland is a Performance Consultant with Peak Performance Athletics, which focuses on the clinical practice of health optimization. He is also a Sports Advisory Board Member and Educator for Designs For Sport.
Our apologies for the audio quality of this episode, we had a technical issue with Connor's Microphone and had to resort to backup audio. Thank you for your understanding.
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Meghan Duggan is an American ice hockey forward who played for the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2014 Winter Olympics, winning two silver medals; she was the captain of the U.S. team at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where she won a gold medal.
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Justin Holl is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. He was originally drafted in the second round, 54th overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
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Giovanni Marsico is the founder of Archangel - a community of superhero entrepreneurs, leaders and game-changers that are making the world a better place through mission-driven entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
Giovanni hosts his large-scale fundraiser in Toronto every September for thousands of entrepreneurs called Archangel Summit where all of the proceeds are used to support various charities and offer micro-loans, investments, and grants to entrepreneurs creating a positive impact. He also runs an invitation-only, private community called Archangel Masters for highly successful entrepreneurs impacting the lives of millions of people.
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In this episode, we take questions from fans as well as a few questions with Producer Colin about life, success, and curiosity.
Season 3 is here! After a short break, we are excited to be back. We have a tremendous line up of guests for you. We thought we'd start with a little AMA. We enjoy these, sit down and talk about life and field questions from our audience.
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In this episode, we welcome Chicago Cubs Outfielder - Ian Happ.
In addition to being a professional baseball player for the Cubs, Ian also hosts a podcast called "The Compound Podcast". Ian and teammates Dakota Mekkes and Zack Short share their MLB experiences, baseball life, and interview guests.
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In this episode, we welcome Marc Bubbs. Dr. Bubbs is a Naturopathic Doctor, consultant of Performance Nutritionist for Canada Basketball. Dr. Marc has been working with elite and professional athletes, busy executives, and motivated individuals aiming to improve their health for almost two decades, using an evidence-based approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle modifications. Bubbs is also the author of the best-selling new book called "PEAK".
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In this episode, we welcome Lexi Carrick.
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In this Episode, we welcome Randy Hetrick.
Randy Hetrick, a former Navy Seals Special Operations Commander retired after 14.5 years of service to seek the challenge of graduating with his MBA from Stanford, where he then formulated his business plan to launch what we know today as TRX.
I love training with a TRX, I love learning from leadership cues within our Military, and from the creativity behind entrepreneurial stories. Randy shares his story regarding all three topics in our time together today. His grace and grit shines in our podcast and I assure you this episode is a must listen if you want to learn more about how to manage momentum during adversity stricken times, about how humility breeds a beginner's mind, and why Randy's relationship with challenge continues to evolve.
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Jana and I talk about how she developed as a way to bring equipment free training to the masses. Jana demystifies some of the elements of yoga that can be daunting to people and made the physical and spiritual experience that is Joga more approachable.
We also talk at length about her own wellness journey after a severe health scare involving a car accident, on top of the responsibilities still involved with being a single Mom and entrepreneur. She leads with empathy, with passion for Joga's ability to foster holistic growth, while also allowing the universe to work its magic, presenting to Jana the answers she needs when she looks for them. This is one of my favorite podcasts to date, simply great conversation and connection in a time where this is particularly hard to come by.
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Meghan Chayka is an Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of STATHLETES Analytics - working in startups, economics, and hockey. Meghan's passion for leading with poise and eloquence shines in this episode as she shares her lessons learned in a life in business and hockey. Her authenticity and desire to connect is so apparent and it's clear why she is able to command the respect Meghan does in any room lucky enough to have her in it.
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In this weeks episode we welcome, Ronny Lvovski (Primal Gourmet).
Ronny is one of my favorite Instagram follows and just so happens we've been able to connect and become friends in real life. We've seen each other grow as he promised me years ago over dinner that he'd have his own cook book, and I offered him one back hinting I wanted to start my own podcast. . He passionately has built his brand on helping you eat more deliciously while aligning your food choices with your health goals. He shares in this podcast his leap of faith from a life as a professor into the Instagram influencer world. He discusses the ability we all have to change ourselves when we decide, the power of staying in the process, and of course his true secret to how he's grown his following-adding value and fun to your daily life, making cooking more approachable. . Congratulations on your book release Ronny. I'm making one of your recipes for Lexi tonight in honor of our podcast brother.
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Craig is a no nonsense business coach who helps entrepreneurs implement their values and vision so that they drive every decision.
From introverted Canadian farm boy, to binge drinking as a struggling personal trainer, he introduced extreme discipline into his life transforming his personal, and financial future. He now is a thriving businessman, author and coach, who passionately aids his clients by providing the insight and accountability that only a coach who has "been there" can.
He and I connected during my time as a Torontonian and have remained in contact as friends who share a love for steakhouses and ambition. Craig offers honest, and if need be, harsh lessons in this podcast and in his own books "The Perfect Week Formula" and "Unstoppable: How to Get Through Hell, Overcome Anxiety, and Dominate in Business and Life", as well as on his own Instagram feed.
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Sometimes I meet a person and know instantly I have found a long lasting friend. Dicky and I share that bond. As short lived teammates I saw a warrior in Rich Clune, a member of the tribe of those who feel fire in their belly. He lends his shoulders to those he plays with so that teammates may stand on them to play taller, to be taller.
He is the greatest locker room DJ I have ever known, a true alpha, and a man who stands confidently in front of his failures of yesterday. My life is more rich having met and played with Dicky. He supported me in one of the most important growth periods of my own career. A true reason I was able to ascend to the Toronto Maple Leafs from my run as a Toronto Marlie.
Please check his page to hear more about him in his film "Hi, My Name Is Dicky" as he shows his battles within himself to shake the grip of drugs and alcohol.
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Easily one of the most energetic, fun loving, charismatic teammates I've shared a jersey with. PK and I when we're not chirping each other are sharing old stories or future goals + dreams. That's what we do here in this podcast. He's truly one of one, but I swear to God PK if you steal my clear tape again as stall mates next year I'm gonna eat the meals you bring on the road.
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Come to meet Charlie Weingroff, one of the country's most trusted and sought after Physical Therapists/Gap Finders for sports injuries but stay to learn his 100/51/1 Rule. Charlie and I talk about his rise as a therapist through Pro Sport, to MARSOC, to his current day status as the consultant your consultant consultants, and all the failures coinciding with his journey. He's a brilliant man, a true professional, and someone I call for cut and dry advice on anything life, training, or injury related.
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In this episode, we welcome American Professional Ice Hockey Player - Kendall Coyne-Schofield.
Kendall and I grew up in the same rink in Orland Park, IL and have both gone on to dream big dreams, and to live them through. Kendall's hunger to develop was apparent at a young age and this drive was famous around rinks during our youth. Awesome to check in with her, discuss her "Fastest Lap" at the All Star Game in San Jose as well as all the nerves involved with the decision making progress. Kendall continues to champion growth for women's hockey and represents the sport with grace and grit. Join a couple Arctic Ice Arena kids who built careers off shooting pucks in the back of the rink talk the ins and outs of their respective dreams, failures, and next goals.
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In this episode, we welcome NHL veteran Dominic Moore.
Dominic has played in nearly 1000 games in the NHL and was a receipent of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 13-14'. He has played for an estensive list of NHL Teams and continually proved to be a Playoff Asset. Dominic was the creator of the wildly popular Ping-Pong Charity Tournment "Smashfest" Hosted in Toronto.
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In this episode, we reflect on some our favorite moments and highlights from each guest, in our rookie season of the Connor Carrick Podcast.
Thank you, to all of my season 1 guests/teachers/leaders for sharing your brilliance, your story, your successes, your failures. The impact you have had on my friends, family, and listener will be long lasting. I hope you understand how special even the smallest of growth in life/thought quality truly is. You all have helped refine the lens through which I see the world, and I am left infinitely more curious to see where my own personal journey shifts moving forward. Thank you. Looking forward to season 2. #CCPod #CuriousCompetitor
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Roons is the ultimate teammate, an NHLER who has gritted his way from one level of hockey to the next. We discuss the importance of executing to your personal best at all times, as the pay off may come to be in unpredictable bounces in life, and in your career. He's a reliable player and teammate, consistent in work ethic, and always a practice pusher. Thanks Roondog for being you, for our time together, and for the memories we've had together that I'll cherish long after our careers our over. You're the best brother. Thank you.
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Marnie Mcbean and I talk water-feel, heart rates for extended periods of time above 200 bpm, Olympic nerves, and the gift of finding something you love to do. She is first off, an extraordinary story teller, with an extraordinary story to tell. Marnie, a 3 time Gold Medalist, shares with me in this episode about the grace and grit of rowing, how she loved a sport so cruel to the human body. We go into goal setting and visualization while clarifying all the imagining in the world is empty without providing the back bone base of hard work. . I learned so much from this Olympic Champion and am grateful we got to cherish and celebrate Marnie's story together. Happy Canada Day to those who celebrate, I enjoyed my time north of the border thoroughly, and figured it only appropriate to feature a Canadian on the show this week. I look forward to your comments. #FeedYourFire and join me to become a more #CuriousCompetitor
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Karissa Kouchis shares together with the Connor Carrick Podcast her journey from being my neighbor from down the block in Orland Park, to becoming a national speaker for Tony Robbins. Her inner fire, ability to self start, and desire to balance her high performance with an appreciation for the process is contagious.
KK is a close friend who I check in personally with to transition from scarcity mindset to a more abundant appreciate, she discusses her teachings around producing value for others above all other goals as a personal nonnegotiable. Karissa is on her way to challenge Tony and his impact on the world, and I guarantee you leave this podcast invigorated and ready to challenge any limiting frameworks you may be experiencing right now.
FeedYourFire and join me to become a more #CuriousCompetitor
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Dr. Stephanie Estima is a doctor in chiropractic medicine with a special interest in functional neurology, brain metabolism, and the ketogenic diet. She also is the host of the BETTER! Podcast, a source of great learning for Lexi Carrick and I in our home.
We bond over our love for growth mindset, our shared appreciation for work ethic, and discuss the nature of having a harsh inner critic. Dr. Estima is a leader I look up to and I am excited to hear your favorite parts from the podcast. Thank you Stephanie for sharing your brilliance, and nerding out together on how we can be better life long learners. I also enjoy our time together.
"Connor Carrick Podcast is a journey into the pursuit of improvement and well being-physically, mentally, and spiritually. In each episode, NHL Defenseman Connor Carrick speaks with some of the world's highest performing people about how they curate and execute their respective craft. Connor Carrick Podcast dives deep into the path and process of each guest, and the lessons learned on how to live more curiously, passionately, and purposefully. "
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In this episode we welcome Ottawa Senators Forward, Connor Brown.
I loved Connor Brown as a teammate and still do as a friend and an easy Catan Opponent. He's competitive, detailed, a true professional on ice. Off the ice he's a great person, dog dad, and it's been fun to grow as young pros to go our separate ways, but remain friends.
Brownie's story as a late bloomer, his versatility as a player, and his drive still to become more in the NHL as a player and room leader leaves many a lesson in our conversation. Flat out, I enjoyed our time together, I always do, and whatever handicap Browntown says he is-take 2 off it....
Thank you Brownie for an awesome time recording together.
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Music by: Alex Vigneault of "Ready Steady Steroids"
In this Episode, we welcome Robin Sharma.
Robin's ability to lead and teach others how to lead is beautifully demonstrated in all of his prepared speeches, and published books. His dexterity with his teachings, his athleticism in remembering relatable Lessons as we talked together about how to grow in this still demanding and developing Covid World is nothing short of brilliant. He champions devoted focus in a world of great distraction. He teaches the powers of rest in a world chronically overworked. He Walks the Walk in a world where on social media it's so easy to talk the talk. Robin is a Titan in the world of Self Mastery, he is an overwhelming force for Good and to spend time listening to his word on the #CCPod is to invest in yourself.
If you join us on the Podcast, I am honored. Your life will be better for it. Tall claim, but I am confident. #PilotLight #FeedTheFire
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In this Episode, we welcome Mitch Marner. He's an elite player of course. Well documented. But he's a better friend than you know. I love em for his empathy as a teammate, for his passion as a Player, and how hard he works as a Dancer. Join us to learn some of the lessons I got to in my time with Mitchy.
We discuss his journey into the NHL and being selected by his hometown team in the draft. We discuss his dedication to charity work and his love for giving back to the community. We talk about the pride he has for being a Maple Leaf and what it meant to become an Assistant Captain this year. He lends some advice to young players and shares his battles with naysayers. He discusses his future career goals, including winning a Selke. Truly a great conversation. I hope you enjoy this one.
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In this episode, we welcome Zach Bitter. Zach is an American ultra-marathon runner, most notably known for breaking the 100-mile world record. He holds world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour run (track). Bitter claimed both records with his performance on August 24, 2019. He also currently co-hosts the "Human Performance Outliers Podcast" with Dr. Shawn Baker.
We discuss his journey into endurance sport and how he found that longer the race the better he performed. We touch on how he fuels his body for performance and recovery, and how his training has changed through-out this years. We discuss the mental fortitude and strength it takes succeed in a sport that demands so much for such an extended period of time, as well as, how his previous failures have ultimately made him a better athlete and a better person.
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In this episode, we welcome James Van Reimsdyk to the show. Philadelphia Flyers Forward #25, USA Olympian, and Veteran of 741 NHL games.
Talking about all things curiosity, and finding that extra 1% in your routine to give you that extra edge. His routines and rituals that allow him to perform at his best. His experience playing for his country in the Olympics. The excitement of playing in big hockey markets, and the future with the Flyers. One of the most consistent goal-scorer's I had the the pleasure of playing with. Truly, a great conversation. Thanks for being here.
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In this episode, we are joined by Toronto Maple Leafs Forward #11, Best selling Author of three Children's Books, Founder of Eleven Gaming/SoaR Gaming - Zach Hyman.
We were almost teammates at University of Michigan, as I ended up going to the OHL. Played our first Toronto Maple Leaf game together, with it being Zach's first game in the NHL as well, in his hometown at that. Played in a pivotal playoff run for both of our careers as Toronto Marlies, as we were teammates thereafter for two Playoff Seasons as Maple Leafs following.
Zach has a well roundedness to his pursuits of passion and business that is uncommon in our Sport. His consistency as a player and person is admirable and made him a Leader in every locker room we’ve shared. I am lucky to have played with him, and lucky too to reminisce together in this 4th episode of the Podcast.
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In this episode, we are joined by 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee, 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist, 2019 Order of Hockey in Canada recipient - Jayna Hefford.
For Team Canada she was dominant for nearly two decades. She embodies hard work, conviction, passion for our sport, and a will to win. I truly appreciated our conversation together, loved some of her celebration stories, and left inspired by her passion to commit to being better than day before. I am excited to continue to talk to a wide range of Leaders I look up to, and Jayna certainly has a Resumé to speak of how to be successful from experience.
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In this episode, we are joined by Canadian sports journalist Elliotte Friedman. He currently serves as a hockey reporter for Sportsnet and as an insider for the NHL Network. He is a regular panelist on CBC's Hockey Night In Canada. It felt important to have Elliotte join us early on in this process, as he was one of the people who gave me the nudge to start this podcast in the first place. His encouragement meant a lot. Join us as we discuss each other's journey to success and his rise in media, our relationship with mindfulness, how we can be a positive light during this dark time, and further discovery of where the Connor Carrick Podcast is going. Thank-you Elliotte for joining us.
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Music by: Alex Vigneault of "Ready Steady Steroids"
In this episode, Connor answers questions submitted by the community from Instagram and Twitter in this "Ask Me Anything" style podcast. We dive into questions like "why did you start this podcast?", "best player you have ever played with?", "What was the moment you realized you made the NHL?", "What do you want your legacy to be?". We talk about health and mental wellness routines, hockey stories and his thoughts on the future. This episode was co-hosted by the shows Producer Colin Steingard, to help along with the questions and make it more conversational. Thank-you for taking the time to listen - we hope you join us on this new podcast journey.
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