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Formerly known as "The Lifestyle Chase", Chasing Common Ground is a purpose-driven podcast that doesn't fit into one box or category. The mission is to help listeners find common ground with a variety of guests and solo topics and progress in life year over year rather than simply staying the same. chrisliddle.substack.com
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In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, host Chris Liddle sits down with returning guest Semaj Hunter to catch up on the incredible changes that have shaped his life since they last spoke. Formerly traveling through Mexico and navigating major life decisions, Semaj now reflects on settling into life in North Carolina, becoming a father, and balan…
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In this episode of the Chasing Common Ground podcast, Chris Liddle reflects on the transformative power of gratitude in navigating life's ups and downs. Broadcasting during a thunderstorm, Chris shares a deeply personal journey, discussing the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, even when faced with adversity. Chris dives into the signifi…
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In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, your host Chris Liddle dives deep into the powerful lesson we can all learn from the iconic final rap battle scene in 8 Mile. By embracing and owning our flaws, insecurities, and hardships, we can disarm potential critics and stand strong in our truth. Chris shares personal stories and insights on how this …
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In this episode of the Chasing Common Ground podcast, I dive deep into the alarming decline of physical activity levels across North America since the mid-2000s. With the rise of screen time, remote work, and urbanization, many of us have found ourselves leading increasingly sedentary lifestyles, contributing to a surge in health issues like heart …
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In this special episode of the Chasing Common Ground podcast, I’m honoured to bring on a guest who has had a profound impact on my life—my dad. We delve into the themes of legacy, environmental stewardship, and the importance of staying connected to the people and the land that shape who we are. Growing up, my dad had to pave his own way without a …
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Episode Summary: In this solo episode of the Chasing Common Ground podcast, Chris returns after a brief hiatus, sharing insights into the evolution of the show and his personal journey. He reflects on the rebranding from The Lifestyle Chase to Chasing Common Ground and how life’s twists and turns can lead to unexpected and positive outcomes. Chris …
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Join me on another solo episode of "Chasing Common Ground," where I dive into the nuances of holistic health and share actionable strategies for achieving career fulfillment. Discover practical tips on integrating a more encompassing approach to wellness and learn how small changes in your job can lead to big improvements in your overall health. Wh…
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Today, we're doing another walking and talking podcast - taking you along on a walk with the return guest, past client, and all around good friend, Erika Anderson. We’re not just walking the walk; we’re talking the talk, diving into everything from the unexpected twists in our paths to the books that have changed our views, and sharing some real ta…
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Hey everyone! Chris here, and you're tuning into another episode of the Chasing Common Ground podcast. If you're ready to dive deep into the pool of personal wellness, then boy, do I have the episode for you. This time around, I'm flying solo, but trust me, it's jam-packed with insights, stories, and a few laughs along the way. Today's Vibes: Mind,…
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Going on a Long Ass Walk With "Millionaire Chris"
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In this episode of the Chasing Common Ground podcast I’m bringing you into a conversation with someone I’ve referred to as “Millionaire Chris”. A year ago I appeared on his podcast, “All I Ever Wanted” so you may have heard him already, this time I get to ask him the questions. During this episode we actually walked for the entire conversation. It’…
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Welcome back to the Chasing Common Ground Podcast! It's Chris Liddle here, embarking on what seems to be a solo adventure for a while as I gear up for some fantastic guest appearances in the near future. Today's episode is a personal journey through the critical connections between physical fitness, nutrition, and mental strength. I've compiled ins…
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Episode Overview: In my triumphant return to the Chasing Common Ground podcast, I go into the personal journey of rediscovery, motivation, and the pivotal role of taking action towards one's goals. This episode is a candid exploration of overcoming hesitation, embracing opportunities for growth, and the enriching experience of connecting with other…
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For this episode, I brought Aram Grigorian onto the show. I’m actually booked to attend his conference in March 2024. I’ll also be doing a presentation on SEO for Fitness Professionals for his virtual summit powered by Nick Lambe so stay tuned for that. This is the link to learn more about Aram’s event. https://www.realcoachessummit2023.com/Now her…
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In this episode of "Chasing Common Ground," host Chris Liddle recaps his journey as a personal trainer and the evolution of his podcast. He shares how he started in the fitness industry and his transition to becoming a trainer. Chris emphasizes the importance of finding common ground with clients and creating a positive environment for them to achi…
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In this solo podcast episode, Chris reflects on the impact and trickle effect of trying something new, using his experience with Jiu Jitsu as an example. He discusses how Jiu Jitsu has given him a sense of purpose and connection, especially as a single individual. Chris emphasizes the importance of trying new things and challenging assumptions, as …
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Monica Gross, a comedian based in Toronto, joins Chris Liddle on the podcast to discuss her journey in comedy and finding common ground through humor. Monica shares her experiences as a part-time accountant and part-time comedian, and how she balances both roles. She talks about the challenges of performing comedy and the importance of staying true…
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Finding Clarity and Cultivating Kindness in Life: A TEDx Talk with Kyle Smith
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Kyle Smith joins the Lifestyle Chase podcast to discuss his journey of personal growth and transformation. In 2016, he hit a low point in his life and realized the importance of developing a strong relationship with oneself. He shares how participating in the World's Toughest Mudder event helped him gain clarity and make positive changes. Kyle emph…
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In this episode, longtime friend of the show, and top 3 most shouted-out person, Dean Guedo returns once again. We talk about jiu jitsu, walking, rucking, activity levels, food environment, work environment, career change, parenthood, getting older, working less, and email lists. Speaking of which, join Dean's email list please and get a cool resou…
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You’re going to love this episode with returning guest, Jordan Syatt. It’s his 3rd appearance on the show. He first appeared on October 2019, then again on August 2021. We dove right into the conversation and talked about everything from the sedentary lifestyles of your average North American to the benefits and rush that we each get from jiu jitsu…
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3.1.23 Solo Episode with Chris Liddle on Intentionally Connecting, Being Grateful and Chasing Your Potential
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In the spirit of getting back on track with regular episodes, I recorded a solo episode for you today. First of all, I want to thank you for being here. I also want to thank everyone who has helped me along the way. Some of you are mentioned in the podcast, but I already can think of many people that I would have mentioned if you have me 5 more hou…
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Byrin Wylie is a powerlifting and strength coach from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has been coaching for five years and competing in powerlifting for ten. Before that, he was an athlete his entire life and even competed at the world level in hacky sack. Chris and Byrin got to know each other better during the pandemic when trainers had to be super…
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Today I welcomed Eric Pullman to the Lifestyle Chase for his first appearance on the show. He's a coach who works with athletes and wresters at Long Island University and Savage Wrestling Academy. We talked about the value of sports like wresting and jiu jitsu, the lessons they bring and the ways it integrates positively with life. You can learn mo…
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Enrico Incarnati shares his journey from aspiring doctor to social media strategist and videographer
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Chris and Enrico discuss Enrico's work as a social media strategist and videographer. They talk about how Enrico got his start in the industry and how he has branded himself as a content creator. Enrico shares his origin story and how he ended up working in social media. They also talk about Enrico's Oreo Cookie Collection, Tattoos, and Growth on Y…
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Carrie Doll Talks About Choosing What's Important In Life
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Carrie Doll makes her return appearance in this episode of The Lifestyle Chase. She was last on the show back in May 2019. You can listen to that episode here: https://open.substack.com/pub/chrisliddle/p/episode-49-carrie-doll-62c For today's episode we talked about the evolution that's taken place in life over the last few years. In life, you migh…
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This is Mike Doehla's 3rd appearance to the show. He's a recently retired 40 year old who is living the dad life to the absolute fullest. We go deep on a variety of life topics and unpack some of our reflections around what's to come and how we can make the most of our life while we're here. Follow along with Mike here: https://www.instagram.com/mi…
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Over the course of 2022, the podcast has indeed slowed down. It’s made it that much more excited to be bringing my good friend, Mark Zarate back to the show. If you want to learn more about Mark, you can listen to a couple of his past appearances here:Mark Zarate on Flashback to April 2020 and Moving ForwardEpisode 205 - Mark Zarate on The “Look At…
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Jay Weedall on Learning About Self and New Beginnings
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Jay Weedall joins the show for the first time to talk about some of the big moments the last few years and what the future has in store. Learn more about Jay here: https://www.instagram.com/coachjayw/ https://linktr.ee/coachjayw Learn more about Chris here: https://chrisliddle.substack.com https://invigoratetraining.com https://www.instagram.com/ch…
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This Episode is unique from many because I actually travelled by car then a plane then about 5 busses and a lot of walking all the way to Lee Boyce to record this one. He graciously hosted me in his home for the interview and it was hands down the highlight of my trip to the Toronto area where I spent a week exploring while keeping up with remote w…
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This episode features Krista Haggerty who is based in Sherwood Park, Alberta. She’s a busy mom, a wife, and coach who happens to also be an Occupational Therapist who is in the midst of becoming of Physical Therapist. Throughout this episode we talk about her high school years, and some of the moments that have shaped how she shows up for her clien…
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Lee and I have been bonding on Instagram over his many Canadian-isms as I call them. It was his appreciate for Zellers that sparked things into action for us to schedule this podcast. Lee is a coach based out of Buffalo, New York. He's a husband, dog owner and walking enthusiast. We talk about how he lost 100 lbs, was vegan for a period of time and…
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Dan Feldman on the Insecurities ALL Professionals Face and What Matters More Than Social Media
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Dan Feldman is back on the show for his second appearance since March 2021. We catch up on what's happened since and talk about the topics of physique, balancing out our identity, being genuinely authentic, and prioritizing the things in our life that matter more than social media. Find Dan Here: https://danfeldmanrd.com/services/ and here https://…
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Throughout the course of The Lifestyle Chase, this has likely been the least frequent I’ve ever published episodes for the show.So I wanted to release this short and sweet solo episode to explain a little bit of the “behind the scenes”.In short, I’ve been working really hard for the entirety of 2022 and have no plans to slow down the momentum.Some …
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Jason Leenaarts has been on the show a few times now and is an incredible human being who you should follow and connect with. We talk about his latest work with Big Rocks Nutrition Coaching founded by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky and the journey of completing his MNU certification. This was a really uplifting conversation with lots of thought and input fro…
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This is Brandon Schultze's second appearance on the show. We did a life catch up, filling in the gaps of his new home, his engagement, his career within the training education space and life moves in general. You're going to enjoy this episode and be sure to go back and check out the past one as well. https://chrisliddle.substack.com/p/episode-156-…
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Anthony Do makes a return appearance on the show to fill us in on what's happened over the course of the last 2 years or so. When Anthony was last on the show he was filming content in Iceland for Hafthor Bjornsson. This time he just happened to be in Edmonton for a few weeks so we actually recorded this one in my kitchen. We talk about the power o…
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Mike Howard has been in the fitness industry for about 25 years. He's known to many as a coach, trainer, author, teacher, presenter, and runner of health retreats. In this episode we highlighted how this has been a long overdue appearance on the show and how meaningful it is to have people say your name in a room. We highlighted some struggles and …
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Randy King on Learning to Live Your Boundaries and Embracing The Setbacks
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Randy King is an education based self defence coach that specializes in conflict management and violence prevention. In our conversation we talked about what got him into his career and the life events that shifted it and changed how he showed up. If you've ever had trouble setting actual boundaries in your life, this episode might be for you. You …
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Mark Zarate on Flashback to April 2020 and Moving Forward
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Mark has made many appearances on the show and in this one we actually did some post production magic.In 2020, some might remember I was doing daily episode of “Real Talk by The Lifestyle Chase”.Every day of the week, I uploaded a 12 minute short episode that would give people guidance or entertainment or insight for their day. This was inspired by…
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This is Nick Sorrell's 3rd appearance on The Lifestyle Chase podcast. In this episode we talk about the creative work he's been doing to showcase what he has to offer as a consultant in the fitness space and beyond. You can find out what that looks like by going to his IG https://www.instagram.com/nicksorrell/ . From there, you will able to head to…
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Shane Fennessey on The Creative Hustler and NFT's
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Shane Fennessey (@shanefen on IG) is a 3rd time guest on The Lifestyle Chase. His podcast was the first podcast I was ever interviewed for. You can find it at City of Champions Podcast on most podcast platforms. Shane was brought on board as a co-producer at Score G Productions in 2017. He has worked on three feature documentary films, including th…
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Amanda Marr on Taking Risks, Buying a 4Runner, and Not Working So Damn Much
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Amanda Marr is currently a Virginia-Based Remote Coach/Online Trainer with about 6 years of in person training under her belt. You can follow her on IG at https://www.instagram.com/amandamarr.fit/ I was able to convince her to make her first ever podcast appearance the day before she goes in for a shoulder surgery. The great thing about podcast int…
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Today's Episode is with Jake Boly. You may notice, the episode is no longer numbered. It's an evolution of the podcast to encourage you to dig back into old episodes to learn about different people. It's also a great perspective shift to reflect on how guests (and Chris) have grown as individuals, changed opinions, matured or had major life events …
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This episode features my friend and past remote client, Erin Marsh. You can follow along @erin.marsh.at on Instagram. She's an Athletic Therapist based in Lethbridge, Alberta. You can learn more about your host, Chris Liddle by following along on IG @christianliddle or following the show @thelifestylechase You can also head to invigoratetraining.co…
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Another episode in the Client Series features my current remote client, Marcie Kiziak. Marcie has a wide array of past professional experiences but is currently the C.O.O. for NOVA Cannabis. She is also on the board for Little Warriors among many other roles in her life including but not limited to being on different boards or mentoring different i…
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For this episode I brought on my friend and client Ryan Robles. Ryan trained with me across 3 different gyms and has come to me for remote programming in the past. He's an engineer, a husband, and a dad. You can learn more about your host, Chris Liddle by following along on IG @christianliddle or following the show @thelifestylechase You can also h…
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Client Series - Erika Anderson {Starting a Fitness Journey, Creating Positive Outcomes}
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In this episode with my long-time client and friend, Erika Anderson, we talk a little about her career and life journey and have a conversation about how we can spend less time and energy on the things that hold us back, and more on the things that move us ahead. You can learn more about your host, Chris Liddle by following along on IG @christianli…
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The 4th of 4 segments of this episode focuses on what we are REALLY about in 2022 - specifically Andy. We dive into his recent work with Bodybuilding.com and leave some clues for what is to come in the future. Buckle up! Andy (@dr.andychen on IG) is a NYC native born and raised in Queens, NY. He received his Bachelors in Psychology from the Univers…
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The 3rd of 4 segments of this episode focuses on 3 pivotal relationships in Andy's career so far. Shout outs are given, people are highlighted, lessons are shared. Andy (@dr.andychen on IG) is a NYC native born and raised in Queens, NY. He received his Bachelors in Psychology from the University at Buffalo and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from…
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The second of 4 segments of this episode focuses on the topic of seeing obstacles through a unique lens. We touch on Andy's psychology background and dive into some of what he sees and does in the industry. Andy (@dr.andychen on IG) is a NYC native born and raised in Queens, NY. He received his Bachelors in Psychology from the University at Buffalo…
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The first of 4 segments of this episode focuses on the topic of Taking the Long and Windy Road. We talk about the type of character it takes to not quit and to keep going despite how ambitious your goals may be. Andy (@dr.andychen on IG) is a NYC native born and raised in Queens, NY. He received his Bachelors in Psychology from the University at Bu…
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