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BUSINESSMEN of INFLUENCEFrom Painkillers to Purpose - How Yoga, Strength, and Stillness Saved My Life | David RachfordOn this raw and inspiring episode of the Men of Influence Show, Tim Holloway sits down with Navy veteran, CPA, and yoga teacher David Rachford to unpack a story of recovery that every man needs to hear.David shares how a military injury and a back-breaking season of pain management with opioids, alcohol, and stress almost took him out. But instead of giving in, he picked up a Groupon, walked into a yoga class, and changed the trajectory of his life forever.This episode is proof that you can rebuild your body, rebalance your hormones...
2025-04-0328 min
Coffee & UFOsE47 • Garry Nolan and Bob Davis • How to Study #UAP • Novel Science, Data and Consciousness #ufologyIn this episode we discussed ideal approaches to detecting UAP/UFOs. This included speculative theories that could support new ways to investigate the phenomena; such as employing instruments to detect correlating anomalies between brain activity and close encounters. We also touched on disclosure and David Grusch. Robert Davis is an internationally recognized research scientist and author, and after receiving his doctorate degree in 1981, he conducted research, taught, and was an administrator for the State University of New York for over thirty years. https://consciousnessfilm.info/Dr. Nolan is the Rachford and Carlota A. Harris Professor in the Department...
2023-06-231h 07
Body Mind Spirit Service - yoga teachers, massage therapists, wellness professionals sharing wisdom regarding work as service providers.#14 - Transform Your Struggle into Your Greatest Gift. David Rachford or ”Navy Dave” Speaks on the Military Injury, Depression, Narcotics and Alcohol Abuse That Led Him to His Yoga PracticeThis episode features David Rachford, military veteran, yoga teacher, personal trainer, husband, and father. He shares his story of military life, a life altering injury, a season of struggle with substance abuse and pain and the ultimate unfolding of his love and gratitude for the yoga that healed him.
He also shares how fatherhood impacts his practice, how he blends his passion for fitness and yoga with his clients today, and his empowering outlook on aging. Find Navy Dave on IG at @davidrachford
Send me your follow up questions for David! If you enjoyed this...
2023-05-1831 min
FADE to BLACK w/ Jimmy Church PodcastEp. 1730 Dr. Garry Nolan: Research for our CommunityTonight, Monday on FADE to BLACK: Dr. Garry P. Nolan is with us and tonight we are going to discuss career and interests in our community. Dr. Nolan is the Rachford and Carlota A. Harris Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He trained with Leonard Herzenberg (for his Ph.D.) and Nobelist Dr. David Baltimore for postdoctoral work. He has published over 320 research articles and is the holder of 50 US patents and has been honored as one of the top 25 inventors at Stanford University. Dr. Nolan is the first...
2022-12-121h 54
Danica Patrick Pretty Intense PodcastDr. Garry NolanI am the Rachford and Carlota A. Harris Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine. I trained with Leonard Herzenberg (for my Ph.D.) and Nobelist Dr. David Baltimore (for postdoctoral work for the first cloning/characterization of NF-kB p65/RelA and the development of 293T rapid retroviral production systems). I have published 307 peer-reviewed research papers, hold 40 US patents, and have been honored as one of the top 25 inventors at Stanford University.I am well known for my ability to bring novel technologies to commercial fruition. My contributions to the implementation of mass cytometry...
2022-07-141h 15
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordLLP-50-David Reaboi - How to Transform Your Physique and HealthDavid Reaboi is an author and expert in National security & political warfare matters, and a jazz afficianado, but for the Longevitiy Lifestyle, we talk about fitness. David is an amateur bodybuilder and fitness buff, and I asked him on the podcast because I wanted to talk about his health and fitness transformation. What it really takes to make dramatic changes in your physique, and learn some of the tricks, supplements, and well, pharmaceutical options that can help improve your health. We have a fun conversation, and I learned a lot… and it was a fun departure to have...
2021-04-0553 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordLLP-49-Udo Erasmus- Live Lit UP from WithinUdo Erasumus is a pioneer in the health and wellness industry. He has sold over 250,000 copies of books, including Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, and sold and distributed 25,000,000 bottles from his Udo's Choice product line in 50+ countries After being poisoned by pesticides in 1980, Udo turned his passion and attention to health. He obsessively studied literature, created a method for making good oils with health in mind, developed the first ever flax seed oil, authored several books on the effects of oils on health: Fats and Oils; Fats That Heal Fats That Kill; Choosing the Rig...
2021-03-011h 03
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordLLP-48-Blake D Bauer - "You Were Not Born to Suffer"Create the Health, Relationships & Life You Want. Overcome Fear. Go Beyond Suffering. Breakthrough Now. International Bestselling Author Mental-Emotional-Physical Health Expert Practical No BS Self-Love, Life Purpose & Meditation “All suffering — including depression, insecurity, anxiety and physical disease — is a result of us never learning how to love, value and be true to ourselves on a daily basis. Our struggles and negative thinking are caused by us rejecting our true self, making our feelings wrong, and constantly trying to please others in exchange for love, acceptance, attention, approval and security. This daily self-destruction, which is passe...
2021-02-2242 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordGlenn Livingston, Phd - "Never Binge Again"The Never Binge Again Story Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. You may have seen his (or his company's) previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however...
2021-02-1543 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordTyler Todt - Energy - Zeal and 9 to 5 FitnessTyler Todt, the Energetic Enigma, shares how choices changed his life; his choice to increase energy, embrace fun, celebrate each moment and have so many blessings, that it become necessary to pour into others.
2021-02-0438 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordLongevity Lifestyle #45 - AnyMan Fitness - Jason Helmes - Getting Fit in 2021Many people start fitness programs in the new year. This episode, I talk with fitness coach Jason Helmes, an online coach and trainer who has trained thousands in his online community. Tune in to learn what works and what doesn't. The good news is, sammiches are allowed and encouraged. So grab your healthy sammy, and dig into this episode.
2021-01-2543 min
PK Experience (PKX)PKX 069 - Find Your Fix With Dave RachfordDavid Rachford is a Navy Veteran and Yoga Teacher.
Like many, David grew up in a challenging environment as a teenager, and channeled his anger into competitive athletics. Sports were a positive escape from a rough childhood, but eventually he dropped out of high school. He failed out of Junior college twice, before joining the Navy to get off the farm.
The Navy provided structure and challenge, and David earned a Navy Achievement medal, and was deployed to the Persian Gulf and Somalia during operation Restore Hope. A debilitating injury ended his Navy career early, and he struggled for years...
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Docu[mental] Radio: A Podcast on CuriosityYoga & You | David Rachford, aka "Navy Dave", Yoga Instructor and Founder of Combat MatControl breathing...
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2019-08-1023 min
That Sober Guy PodcastSGR Ep203 - NAVY Dave; How to Deal with AngerDavid "NAVY Dave" Rachford is a friend, entrepreneur, NAVY veteran, and creator of the COMBATMAT. In this episode we discuss anger, forgiveness, yoga, mediation, denial, and all kinds of other cool shit. David also opens up about an extremely traumatic event involving his mother when he was thirteen years old. http://davidrachford.com www.combatmat.com Twitter - @DavidRachford SGR Ep99 - How to Be a Better Human w/David Rachford Jocko Willink - Good Need Help? Call Foundations Recovery Networks confidential and pri...
2018-07-131h 09
Success Profiles Radio PodcastsDavid Rachford Discusses The Health Benefits Of Yoga, Teaching World-Class Athletes, And How He Released Over 55 Lbs Through Yoga And ExerciseDavid Rachford was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a yoga teacher and creator of the Combat Mat which is designed for warriors and athletes. He is a Navy Combat veteran who had a career ending injury, which led him to learn and teach yoga to others, including NBA All-Stars, UFC champions, and Olympic medalists.
We discussed how yoga helped him release 55 lbs and regain his inner athlete, as well as the different types of yoga, the health benefits of practicing it, the misconceptions about yoga, and simple things we can all do to stay in motion...
2017-04-1700 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordSelf-Imposed Daily Healthy Activity - SIDCHA with Joshua SpodekJoshua Spodek earned such praise as “Best and Brightest” (Esquire Magazine’s Genius Issue), “Astrophysicist turned new media whiz” (NBC), and “Rocket Scientist” (Forbes Magazine and ABC News) with success in such diverse fields as science, invention, entrepreneurship, art, leadership, coaching, and education. A Professor at NYU and columnist for Inc., he holds five Ivy-League degrees, including a PhD in Astrophysics and an MBA, both from Columbia University, where he studied under a Nobel Laureate. He helped build an X-ray observational satellite orbiting the Earth as part of a multi-billion-dollar decade-plus mission led by the European Space Agency with NA...
2016-09-0700 min
That Sober Guy PodcastSGR Ep99 - Be a Better Human w/ David RachfordDavid Rachford is the creator and host of "The Better Human Challenge," a podcast on personal development that challenges you to become your best self. At the age of 40, David found himself overweight, abusing alcohol, and not living in alignment with his values. He tells us how he found sobriety, regained his health, and dropped 50 pounds. David Rachford's philosophy focuses heavily on being of service. He now teaches others to follow a similar path by teaching yoga and with his podcast and website. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com
2016-08-2655 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#43 - What is a SIDCHA? Start Strong Short - David Rachford Better Human ChallengeSelf-Imposed Daily Healthy Activity - Establishing a practice for growth and personal development. How to select a practice, and hold yourself accountable. Join the Better Human Challenge Facebook Group at BetterHumanChallenge.com
2016-08-0900 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#42 - Start Strong Short: Know Your Nutrition: David RachfordStart your week strong with a short motivational challenge. These short episodes are the action steps and the companion to the in-depth weekly shows we feature. Today David Rachford discusses the importance of nutrition and why keeping a food journal can be a powerful exercise.
2016-08-0200 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#41 If it Doesn't Challenge You, It Won't Change You - David Rachford on the Power of Challenges
2016-07-2200 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#40 The Tao of the Unbreakable Man - Beyond Identity with Manny Wolfe
2016-07-1400 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#39 Authenticity and Honesty - Rewired a Bold Approach To Recovery and Life with Erica SpiegelmanErica Spiegelman is an addiction and wellness specialist, motivational speaker, and author who works with individuals, couples, and families on personal growth and overall wellness. Erica provides a holistic approach to helping people overcome their struggles with addictions and dependency and gives them the tools they need to create healthy lives for themselves. In April 2015, Erica's book was published, Rewired: A Bold New Approach to Addiction & Recovery, which offers a completely new treatment modality focused on how individuals can rewire their brains, change their behavior, and bring about positive change in their lives. Praised by experts in the field, Rewired...
2016-07-0700 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#38 Have Better Sex Through Better Communication with Dr. Celeste HolbrookIn this episode, we talk sex with Dr. Celeste Holbrook. Often times, men and women seem to have mis-matched libidos, and we discuss the causes and remedys. We talk about what's normal, and of course, how to spice things up in the bedroom or beyond. Sex is an important part of our lives, it's a basic human need at an instinctual level. Food, shelter, and sex are considered essential to human life; and connecting in a meaningful and more present way during sex, can make you a better human. Dr. Celeste Holbrook is a sexologist, author and speaker wh...
2016-06-3000 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#37 Upgrading the Sexual Operating System with Michael RusserMichael Russer is a national speaker on intimacy and sex, with an unique point of view. As a prostate cancer survivor his treatment has left him impotent in the traditional sense; but that has not impacted his ability to enjoy strong intimacy with his partner. In this candid talk, we chat with Michael and his partner Jacky, and we discuss what it means to upgrade our sexual operating system, enjoy deep intimacy, and explore new parts of our beings, beyond sex.
2016-06-2400 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford# 36 A Calorie Is Not a Calorie & Why Calorie Based Thinking is Wrong Sean Lucan, MDSean Lucan is a practicing family physician in the Bronx, NY, and a former Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar.As an Associate Professor, Department of Family and Social Medicine Montefiore Medical Center | Albert Einstein College of Medicine, his research focuses on how different aspects of urban food environments may influence what people eat, and what the implications are for obesity and chronic diseases, particularly in low-income and minority communities. His recent work has focused on measuring, modeling, and mapping under-studied aspects of urban food environments. Another focus of his work is critically examining various beliefs in th...
2016-06-1600 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#35 From Prison to Prosperity - Mike Pisciotta built a million dollar businessThe world will try to label you. "Ex-Con" is one of the toughest labels in our society to shake. Mike Pisciotta spent 10 years incarcerated for a crime he admits, but didn't remember. While in prison, he was saved by faith, and kept positive by becoming a student. "They took 10 years of my time, but they couldn't take my life." He learned to read and write several languages, and studied personal development and marketing. He met his wife Robin, and together they began to support each other in growth and entrepreneurship. We all have our own "pr...
2016-06-0900 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#34 The Advantage of Adveristy: Challenges Help You Grow with Nick DiNardo Nick Dinardo helps driven people and teams achieve their performance goals. Although the journey towards your goals is riddled with obstacles, barriers, and roadblocks. I'll show you how to use those obstacles to your advantage, while: Building a growth mindset, developing habits to identify moments of adversity, understand the journey is more important than the outcome. Nick shows us how to focus on what we can control, remove the noise. How to lean into discomfort, embrace vulnerability to tighten team chemistry and improve productivity. Learn more about Nick and his coaching at nickdinardo.com
2016-06-0300 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#33 Create the Life and Work You love in 48 Days with Dan MillerDan Miller, President of 48 Days LLC, specializes in creative thinking for increased personal and business success. He believes that meaningful work blends our natural skills and abilities, our unique personality traits and our dreams and passions. Dan is active in helping individuals redirect careers, evaluate new income sources, and achieve balanced living. He believes that a clear sense of direction can help us become all that God designed us to be. Dan is the author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days To The Work You Love and No More Mondays. He has been a guest on CB...
2016-05-2700 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#32 How to Fail Your Way To Success and Get Clear On Your Values - with Jim HarshawJim Harshaw shares stories and strategies on how failure is essential to eventually becoming successful. On March 20, 1998, Jim Harshaw ended his sixteenth year of wrestling ended in a locker room with blood on his face and tears in his eyes. He had just lost the match to become an NCAA Division I All American. He had one more season at the University of Virginia. One more chance. And exactly one year later, in front of over 14,000 fans at the NCAA Championships, He did it. He earned a place on the podium as one of just ei...
2016-05-1900 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#31 Yoga for Modern Warriors: The Kokoro Spirit with SealFit Creator Mark DivineMark Divine left behind the suit and a comfortable, predictable life to pursue his inner vision to become a Navy SEAL officer. He was 26 when he graduated as honor-man (#1 ranked trainee) of his SEAL BUD/s class 171. Mark was fortunate to serve with many great men and women on active duty for nine year and in the reserves for eleven...retiring at the rank of Commander in 2011. After leaving active duty in 1997, Mark started his second business career as an entrepreneur. He co-founded the successful Coronado Brewing Company and launched NavySEALs.com in the year he left...
2016-05-1700 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#30 Lessons Navy SEALs Learned in Training and Taught to Their Sons - Eric Davis - Author & SEAL SniperEric Davis served our country as a U.S. Navy SEAL and decorated veteran of the Global War on Terror. Eric has been recognized as one of the premier sniper instructors in the U.S. military and has served as a Master Training Specialist at the SEAL sniper school in Coronado, CA. He is an expert of technical and physical surveillance and was part of an elite group hand-selected to perform intelligence collection in denied areas around the world. Eric has spent years developing, writing and executing curriculum for the SEAL Teams. By leveraging his...
2016-05-0500 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#29 Achieve Peace, Ease & Flow > Tap Into Your True Potential w/ Len WrightHow are you showing up in your
life?
In this episode of the Better Human Show, we talk with
Len Wright on how you cam authentically let it fly, live
freely and in the flow, and share your purpose bold and strong.
What kind of life are you choosing for yourself, are you
creating freedom or regrets right now?
Put it this way… If this was the last day of your life, could
you say that you lived to your Highest possible Potential, being
100% authentic and giving it your all, soaking up all that this
li...
2016-04-2800 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#28 Running, Love, Exercise as Therapy, and Poop - Author Jen A Miller "Running: A Love Story"#28 Running, Love, Exercise as Therapy, and Poop - Author Jen A Miller "Running: A Love Story"
Jen A. Miller is an award winning freelance writer and author. She’s a regular contributor to the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Runner’s World, American Way, and New Jersey Monthly. Her work has appeared in Allure, Salon.com, Wired, Bicycling, Washingtonian, bankrate.com and in publications for the Rutgers University, Drexel University, the University of Tampa and Holy Family University.
Jen is author of The Jersey Shore: Atlantic City to Cape May, which is now in its secon...
2016-04-2000 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#27: Sex, Money, Power and Accelerated Evolution from the Warrior Sage - Satyen RajaSatyen Raja, the founder of the WarriorSage Group of Companies – Satyen and his wife Suzanne Raja have made it their mission to put a dent in the divorce rate by helping couples ignite their passion, for real, through live interactive entertaining experiences.
Accelerated Evolution Academy is the premiere Coaching training utilizing the latest breakthrough innovative processes ,for those who want to make the deepest and fastest positive life transformations with their clients and themselves,while building a 6 figure plus income.
The Find Your Self Journey are Elite Epic Adventure Tours of a lifetime,to exotic lan...
2016-04-1300 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#26 Yoga & Breath Technology for Modern Living with GuruNischan KhalsaWith natural health and spirituality as the foundation of GuruNischan's upbringing, she helps you create the powerful, luminous, and deeply spiritual life that feels perfect for you!
She believes being spiritual doesn’t mean you have to park on a yoga mat and meditate for 8 hours, take a trip to India, or be a vegetarian, (although, she has done all of that!) It does mean learning to integrate simple spiritual practices, that have real, tangible results, into your every-day, multi-faceted, divinely-complex life.
In our chat, GuruNischan describes "breath of fire," and how it gives a powerf...
2016-04-0600 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#25 How Bad Do You Want It: Author & Coach Matt Fitzgerald on What It Takes To WinMatt Fitzgerald is one of the most prolific fitness and health writers today. With over 17 books, including 80/20 Training, Racing Weight, The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition, Iron War, and Brain Training for Runners, Matt is one of the most respected writers in sport. His work has been featured in Bicycling, Maxim, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Outside, Shape, Stuff, and Women’s Health to name just a few publications. Matt is also a certified sports nutritionist, and has served as a consultant to numerous sport nutrition companies. Matt intends to keep racin...
2016-03-3000 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#24 Growing from Success to Significance: Aaron Walker from ViewFromTheTop.comAaron Walker is a man of significance, because he's chosen to live a life of service. After a successful business career, a tragic accident sent him on a path of reflection. Guided by God, community, and strong friendships, Aaron has inspires to many to up their game and grow from success to significance.
Aaron's true passion is to share what he's learned with people who are eager to live a better live with Success and Significance. If this sounds like you, you should connect with Aaron at www.ViewfromtheTop.com
2016-03-2200 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#23 Visualization & Language of Successful Achievers Jack Canfield On the 30-Day Sobriety SolutionMany of us have had lives touched by alcohol abuse. If not personally, there's probably a friend or relative that has struggled with addiction. This episode is for you.Jack Canfield is an icon in personal development and human potential. As the co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Jack has inspired millions with his message of personal responsibility and action.Now Jack has partnered with co-Author Dave Andrews to bring the 30-Day Sobriety Solution, which is a new book and program to help people cut back or eliminate drinking in 30 days. Make no mistake, thi...
2016-03-1600 min
Life's Valleys and Mountaintops29. David Rachford on Recovering from a Naval Fire Fighting Training AccidentDavid Rachford wanted to get off the farm and joined the military. He had a dream of going to explosive ordnance disposal school. First, he had to do some time as a Naval Fire Fighter, stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was an aircraft carrier, on the Persian Golf.
An unfortunate accident happened while training and took away his chances leaving him crippled and devastated at only 23 years old. David slipped into depression and ended up facing a narcotic addiction.
Today he is a successful web developer, host of two podcasts and a blog. He...
2016-03-1035 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#22 Work Your Face Off - Hustle on Display with Caleb Maddix of Kids4success.tvCaleb Maddix is 13 years old. He is the Author of best selling, “Keys to Success for Kids,” founder of Kids 4 Success and Kids with a Mission. Caleb is a sought after Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, as well as Co-Host of Maddix Motivations and Host of “Keys to Success for Kids.” Caleb lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with his dad, Matt Maddix. Caleb is on a Mission to motivate and educate kids across the world as well as end childhood obesity. http://kids4success.tv/
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. It helps...
2016-03-0900 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#21 Navigating the Rapids to Olympic Gold– Joe Jacobi on The Better Human Show - Maximizing PotentialJoe Jacobi is a 2-time U.S. Olympian. He and his Olympic Whitewater Slalom Canoe partner, Scott Strausbaugh, won the United States of America’s first and only Gold Medal in the Olympic sport of Whitewater Canoe-Kayak Slalom. They won the Gold Medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain at the whitewater course venue in La Seu d’Urgell in the province of Catalunya.
Joe, also, represented the United States as a member of the U.S. Canoe & Kayak Team at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He, along with his canoe partner Matt Taylor, finis...
2016-02-1800 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#20 Vipassana Meditation: David Rachford on Seeing Things as They Really Are
In this episode, I share my experience from my second visit to the California Vipassana Center where I recently sat for a 10 day silent meditation retreat. I discuss meditation, and how to start and maintain a practice.
Vipassana is one of the world’s most ancient meditative techniques. It was practiced 25 centuries ago by Gotama the Buddha, who said he had rediscovered a much older practice. After his enlightenment in 528 BCE, the Buddha spent the remaining 45 years of his life teaching the way out of suffering. Vipassana is the essence of what he taught. The Buddha’s teach...
2016-02-1100 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#19 The Dad's Edge - Larry Hagner of The Good Dad Project on Health, Presence, and how being a better dad helps you be a better human
Larry Hagner is the founder of The Good Dad Project and author of bestselling book: "The Dad's Edge."
His story and passion for being a father is a bit unique.
Larry grew up virtually in “fatherless environment” for most of my life. He didn’t meet his real father until he was 30 years old. As fate would have it, their paths crossed when he walked into a coffee shop eight years ago. They now have a great relationship now and spend a great deal of time together.
It was really through his own childhood...
2016-02-0300 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#18 Developing an Olympic Mindset-Caroline Burckle Olypic Medalist (Beijing 2008) on Peak PerformanceWinning a bronze medal in the 2008 Olympic Games in swimming was the most humbling and rewarding experience of Caroline Burckle's life. A lifelong road of pursuing a goal not only taught her the importance of clear communication, leadership, self-confidence, and goal-setting, but how to authentically follow a vision that was once merely a dream.
Caroline thrives when developing individuals and athletes. She defines success as empowering a person to tap into their true potential. Whether rocking a one-on-one individual coaching session or speaking to a group of people, She is passionate in her quest to elevate people in...
2016-01-2700 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#17 Fabulously Fit Over 40 - Jay Campbell on Testosterone Replacement TherapyWhile aging is a biological reality, you can still live an amazing life at any age with the right health, fitness, nutrition, and mindset plan. Jay's mission at FabFitOver40 is to help you become the best version of yourself at any age. Jay Shares: How Testosterone Replacement Therapy:
Improves your metabolic health
Increases your mental focus and cognition
Eliminate feelings of indecisiveness and hesitancy
Helps people control of their career while developing more self-confidence at home
Reinvigorate your sex life and increase the intensity of your libido
Significantly alter your body composition to one of greater muscle an...
2016-01-2000 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#16 Manny Wolfe "Stories from the Steep Side of the Mountain"Manny Wolfe shares his story of living an unmentored life. Raised in a religious cult, he eventually found freedom. Now a dynamic coach and speaking mentor, Manny coaches people to gain the confidence and charisma along with the skills to move from the life you are leading to the one you dream of. There is no smoke and mirrors to it, but there is a lot of hard work and even some discomfort during the process. Manny expects clients to dig deep in order to get to the core of your limiting beliefs so you can leave them behind yo...
2015-12-3000 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#15 Charlie Brenneman "Driven: From Classroom to Cage""In 2007, “The Spaniard” left the comfort of his hometown and full-time job as a Spanish teacher to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.
What started out as a dream soon turned into reality. “The Spaniard” fought at every level of the industry, including an 11-fight UFC career. After upsetting #6 ranked Rick Story in 2011, Charlie skyrocketed into the world rankings and went head-to-head with the best fighters in the world, such as UFC Champion Johny Hendricks and #1 ranked light heavyweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson.
Charlie Brenneman transitioned his experiences as a professional fighter into professional speaking.
Whil...
2015-12-2300 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#14 Natalie Rountree "Brutal Honesty: Sober Living - Soulful Living"After 15 years of drinking, Natalie exhausted herself and dropped to the ground. She had been charged with 2 Felonies, 3 DUI'S/Child Endangement, and endured a devastating custody battle. She finally found my way and got back up again. She reached the turning point with humility, humbleness and devotion and had a profound spiritual enlightenment. Now she shares to enlighten you so that when joy arises, you can feel it and become it. Natalie is proud to be sober since May 8th 2008.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. It helps our show get...
2015-12-1900 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#14 Zach Even-Esh "Underground Strength Coach" on Mental Strength & Developing ToughnessZach Even-Esh is an athlete and coach based in New Jersey; as a coach to youth athletes, Zach teaches mental strength and toughness while also coaching people to new levels athletically. Himself a former body-builder turned strength athlete, Zach has has worked with thousands of people across the country, preaching his hardcore philosophy of Underground Strength. We can learn a lot from Zach, he started in his garage and now owns two Cross Fit Affiliated gyms, and is well known throughout the strength training community.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review on iTu...
2015-12-0900 min
Last First Date RadioEP 184: Living a Values-based Life to Attract the Right PartnerDavid Rachford is the host of "The Better Human Show" a podcast that focuses on living a "strong second half" of life Focusing on Health & Fitness, Relationships and Giving Back. A graduate from the school of hard knocks, David is a Navy Veteran who lost his health to injury and addiction then battled back by becoming a yoga instructor and health mentor. He lost 65 lbs and kept it off.
He lives in Santa Barbara, CA where he enjoys fitness activities and hiking with his Norwegian Lundehund Nikolina.
David will be sharing how living a congruent, or values-based life will help yo...
2015-12-0832 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#12 Jason MacKenzie "From Drunk to Monk"Jason Mackenzie the father of 2 beautiful girls. His first wife committed suicide after a tragic struggle with bipolar disorder. Jason drank a hell of a lot for a long time and did all the stupid stuff that drunks do. Puked all over. Pissed all over. He drove drunk, said stupid things and thought he was smart while I was saying them. He felt guilty & felt like shit. He made choices that destroyed his ability to reach my potential. Then he made them again. And again. Done with all that now, Jason has started a completely new journey. He believes with all h...
2015-12-0200 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#11 Lisa Schmidt "Love Is Not a Contest" Relationship ExpertLisa Schmidt is a Dating and Relationship coach in Detroit and the author of a popular column on Huffington Post. She is a regular contributor to The SWexperts, and talks about Dating, Divorce, and successful relationshps. She helps people maintain their sense of self while developing the love and relationships you want.
Her column "10 Things That Changed Me After the Death of a Parent" went viral being shared over 121,000 times just from Huffingtonpost. We talk about relationships, grief, connecting with our human emotions on our life journey. I think you'll like this chat.
If yo...
2015-11-2500 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#10 David Rachford "The Path to Lean" How to Release Weight for GoodFor episode 10 of the Better Human Show, I go solo. Today I do a deep dive on why people have trouble "releasing weight" for good. What prevents people from permanent weight release, the psychology that prevents us from losing extra pounds, holistic or as my friend Steve Ilg says "Wholistic" approach incorporating mind, body, spirit.
I talk about restoring hormone levels, establishing a baseline, and how to achieve a lean and healthy body for the right reasons.
This is a preview of my upcoming book "The Path to Lean." To get a free copy of the...
2015-11-1900 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordBetter Human Show 009: Dana Santas "The Mobility Maker: Breathing as a Super Power""This episode of the Better Human Show talks yoga and breathing with Dana Santas.
Dana is the creator of Radius Yoga and director of Radius Yoga Conditioning, an international yoga-based, functional mobility training business designed to empower people to move, breathe and focus better within the context of their lives. Specializing in professional sports, Dana integrates Radius Yoga into athlete training to enhance performance and decrease injury. She’s the team yoga mobility trainer for numerous teams in MLB, NHL, NFL and the NBA, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, Orlando Magic and Tampa Bay L...
2015-11-1200 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordBetter Human Show 008: Sandy Weiner "Communication for Authentic Relationships"This episode of the Better Human Show talks relationships, with Sandy Weiner, founder of Last First Date. Sandy is devoted to helping women achieve healthy, off-the-charts love in the 2nd half of life. An internationally known TEDx speaker, dating coach, speaker, and workshop leader, Sandy specializes in helping women communicate effectively, set clear boundaries in relationships, and value themselves. She believes that a woman of value attracts her best partner.
Sandy has contributed hundreds of articles to several prestigious publications including the Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and The Good Men Project, and is the dating expert at...
2015-11-0400 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#7: Culinary Medicine from Chef MD John La Puma NYT Bestselling author of Re:FuelIn this episode, we visit with Dr. John La Puma, Co-founder of the Chef MD Clinic, and New York Times Best-selling author of The Chef MD's Guide to Culinary Medicine, and ReFuel: He also is the co-author of the Real Age Diet and Real Age Cookbook.
We talk about the best foods to eat to heal your body, and how to incorporate more "Strong Vegetables" what foods to avoid, and which ones to add more of. We talk about the state of obesity in the United States and the politics of making a disease of decisions a dia...
2015-10-2100 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordBetter Human Show 006: David Rachford "Show Origins and Living a Congruent Life"In this episode of the Better Human Show, I go solo. I share stories about what inspired the show, and what to expect in future shows. I share trials, trouble, addictions & recovery, and the path that I've walked and lived to arrive here with you today. I do my best bravely share my unfiltered, unvarnished story. Not all of it is pretty, and hopefully you can learn from the stories I share.A central theme is congruent living; or living in alignment with values. I talk about how it felt to live a life where I was disco...
2015-10-1400 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordBetter Human Show 005: Boysen Hodgson "The Mankind Project"In this episode of the Better Human Show, I talk with Boysen Hodgson, communications director of the Mankind Project. A lot of us have heard of the Mankind Project, but don’t really know what they do besides share some heartwarming & feel good content on social media, where they have about a million fans on Facebook. We talk about mythopoetic rituals and how to develop deeper, more meaningful relationships.The ManKind Project flies in the face of rigid stereotypes about the "Sensitive New Age Man" AND the "Macho Man". The mankind projects asks men to go right up...
2015-10-0700 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David RachfordBetter Human Show 004: Steve Ilg "Wholistic Fitness Warrior"Steve Ilg is a pioneer in multi-sport training. His Wholistic Fitness® system integrates the five disciplines of meditation, yoga, nutrition, cardiovascular and strength training. This balanced approach creates lifelong athletes with supple bodies and conscious minds; athletes who embody explosive strength and power with endurance that sustains. Steve has some controversial opinions on Cross Fit, Eco-Adventure Racing, and nutrition supplementation. A world class athlete still performing and competing against opponents half his age; you'll want to listen to this episode multiple times to learn these diverse lessons. Interview starts at 3:00 min mark, but please listen to the intro!
2015-09-2900 minThe Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#3 "Creating extraordinary intimacy" Michael Russer - rediscovering purpose, creating meaningful relationshipsHow do you define intimacy? For men and women, it's often different. Michael Russer joins the Better Human Show to discuss rediscovering purpose, creating meaningful relationships and what it means to live life from a "Heart Open" and the power of vulnerability to get real and connect deeply. Michael's humble strength inspires people to connect with a level of intimacy rarely seen in today's world.
2015-08-2600 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#2 Scott York "Austin's Fittest Man" Raising Healthy Kids, Maintaining Health and Fitness into your 40's, 50's and beyondScott York is a health and fitness entrepreneur, trainer, and father of 4 boys. In Spring of 2015, he earned the title of "Austin's Fittest" in the over 50 category. In this episode of the Better Human Show, we talk fitness, raising healthy kids, what Scott learned from working directly with pro bodybuilder Lee Priest, and Fitness and Figure competitors Monica Brandt and Adele Garcia. We also talk about books, philosophy, and how Scott York lives by principles that help him be the best example to his family and kids as possible. This is a great show and there are a lot of t...
2015-08-2200 min
The Longevity Lifestyle Podcast with David Rachford#1 William MacAskill "Doing Good Better" - Effective Altruism & Founder of 80,000 HoursA full & healthy life looks at more than just nutrition, fitness, and relationships. Personal development is also about finding a higher purpose and calling. Giving Back. We like to think that our charitable efforts mean something; but surprisingly, some things we do in order to make the world a better place, can acutally cause harm for the beneficiaries they're intended to help. Join The Better Human Show host David Rachford as he talks with Will MacAskill, PhD of Oxford University as they talk about "Effective Altruism," "Fair Trade" and how to make the most impact to make the world a b...
2015-08-2100 min