Leave Your Mark

Scott Livingston

The Leave Your Mark Podcast is where high performance meets human stories. Each week, we go beyond résumés and highlight reels to explore how extraordinary people—high achievers who are also genuinely good humans—have been shaped by their environments, experiences, and the people around them.  More importantly, we uncover how they are leaving their mark on the world. Step inside the minds and lives of remarkable individuals from sport, business, arts, and beyond—and walk away inspired to leave your own mark. Your host, Scott Livingston, has spent over 35 years in the world of human performance. He’s trained, reconditioned, and supported some of the best athletes on the planet, working inside elite performance environments and learning firsthand what it takes to be the best in the world. Follow Scott: 📸 Instagram: @Kingopain 🐦 Twitter: @Builtbyscott 📘 Facebook: Scott G Livingston 💼 LinkedIn: Scott Livingston Check out our sponsor: www.ReconditioningHQ.com  Neuro Reconditioning helps human performance professionals master the gray area between rehab and performance—integrating rehab, neuroscience, and training so you can manage complex cases with confidence and stand out in your field. #LeaveYourMark #aHighPerformingLife #MpwrU #ReconditioningRevolution

  1. 1D AGO

    Don't Wait for Ability to Take Responsibility with Mark Halpern

    Send a text This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with financial strategist and philanthropic visionary Mark Halpern. Mark is a Certified Financial Planner, Trust & Estate Practitioner, and Master Financial Advisor–Philanthropy with more than 30 years of experience helping successful families and entrepreneurs think differently about wealth. As CEO of WEALTHinsurance.com, he operates at the intersection of estate planning, tax strategy, and charitable giving—helping clients preserve capital, minimize tax, and multiply impact. But this conversation goes deeper than money. Mark was mentored by the late Dr. Paul Goldstein, a Holocaust survivor who earned his PhD at 87. From him, Mark learned a principle that shapes both his life and his work: when you get knocked down, get back up before the count of ten. Now he’s pursuing a bold “Moonshot” goal: generating $1 billion in new charitable donations annually. We talk about legacy. We talk about resilience. We talk about a new model of philanthropy—one that challenges traditional thinking about wealth and responsibility. If you’ve ever wondered what wealth is really for, this episode will make you think. If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/ Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success: www.ReconditioningHQ.com www.FreePainGuide.com

    55 min

  2. FEB 17

    Managing Low Back Pain the Right Way - a Solocast

    Send a text Low back pain is rarely just about the back. In this solo episode, I walk through what truly matters when you’re trying to solve persistent lumbar issues — whether you’re a practitioner guiding others or someone navigating it yourself. There are three primary drivers I consistently see: 1️⃣ Manage the Client’s State If the threat bucket is overflowing, nothing else sticks. Downregulation isn’t optional — it’s foundational. 2️⃣ Build Spinal Capability and Capacity The lumbar spine cannot carry the entire load. We need equitable distribution of force across the entire spinal system, with progressive exposure to real-world demands. 3️⃣ Restore Movement Intelligence The brain won’t access what it doesn’t recognize. Using principles from motor learning — self-organization, ecological dynamics, and constraints-based learning — we must re-establish movement quality, quantity, and strategy based on the client’s actual goals. And we cannot ignore the hips and thoracic spine. They are primary accommodative zones. If they don’t move well, the lumbar spine pays the price. This episode is about clarity, not complexity.  About solving, not chasing symptoms. Listen now. If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/ Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success: www.ReconditioningHQ.com www.FreePainGuide.com

    35 min

  3. FEB 10

    Owning the Grey Area of Concussions with Jason Mihalik

    Send a text This week on the Leave Your Mark Podcast, we sit down with Jason Mihalik, one of the most influential voices in concussion research and clinical brain health today. Jason is a full professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Director of the Matthew Gfeller Center, and CEO of the THRIVE Program. His work lives at the intersection of sport, military service, and clinical care—helping athletes, service members, veterans, and first responders recover, perform, and thrive. With more than 185 peer-reviewed publications and over $30 million in research funding, Jason has helped shape the world's understanding of concussion, recovery, resilience, and long-term neurological health. But what makes this conversation special is not just the science—it’s the humanity behind it. We talk about his journey from Montreal and hockey to athletic therapy to becoming a global leader in concussion research. We explore how concussion care has evolved, why balance matters in youth sport conversations, and why research only matters if it changes real lives. A thoughtful, grounded conversation with someone who truly walks the line between science and service. If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/ Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success: www.ReconditioningHQ.com www.FreePainGuide.com

    1h 4m

  4. FEB 3

    From the Darkness Comes the Light of Purpose with Scott Simons

    Send a text In this episode of Leave Your Mark, we sit down with Scott Simons—professional speaker, wellness strategist, and mindset coach—whose work helps leaders and teams build clarity, resilience, and sustainable performance in a world that rarely slows down. Over the past two decades, Scott has delivered more than 300 talks, partnered with over 350 organizations, and inspired thousands to take ownership of their health, leadership, and well-being. His work is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: well-being is not a luxury—it is a leadership strategy. Scott is the cofounder of four social impact ventures, including the DESTA Black Community Network, Padua Wellness Centre, Organik Corporate Health, and the Be Human Club. Across all of them runs a consistent thread—human-centred leadership informed by behavioural science, performance psychology, and real-world application. What Scott shares in this conversation goes well beyond frameworks and theory. His insights are shaped by lived experience, including personal struggles with mental health, addiction, and the ongoing work of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. The daily practices he teaches are the same ones that keep him grounded, clear, and resilient. This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about leadership, ownership, and what it actually takes to thrive—personally and professionally—over the long game. If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/ Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success: www.ReconditioningHQ.com www.FreePainGuide.com

    1h 2m

  5. JAN 27

    Remaining Steadfast to What Really Matters with Adam Virgile

    Send a text Adam Virgile is a husband, father, and the Vice President of Integrated Performance Sciences with the LA Clippers, where he sits at the intersection of data, physiology, sport science, and real-world decision-making. In this role, Adam works across departments to help ensure that the information being collected actually informs the decisions athletes and organizations make every day — and, more importantly, that those decisions lead to meaningful action on the floor and behind the scenes. Adam is also the co-author of The Sport Science Handbook, written alongside Marc Lewis, Director of Applied Sports Science for the Houston Texans. The book was created to offer the guidance they both wished they had earlier in their careers — practical, experience-driven insight for practitioners navigating the complexity of modern sport. In this episode of the Leave Your Mark podcast, we explore Adam’s journey, his evolution with integrated performance systems, and what it really takes to connect information, people, and purpose in high-performance environments. 🎧 Listen now and dive into a thoughtful conversation on leadership, collaboration, and making sport science matter. If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/ Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success: www.ReconditioningHQ.com www.FreePainGuide.com

    1h 2m

  6. JAN 20

    When the Game Ends, But Life Keeps Moving with Michael Ouzas

    Send a text This week on the Leave Your Mark Podcast, we sit down with Michael Ouzas. Michael’s journey is one many athletes quietly face—but few talk about openly. A former professional hockey goalie, Michael began preparing for life after sports during the COVID-19 pandemic by pursuing his real estate license.  What started as a contingency plan became a calling when an injury forced him into retirement earlier than expected. Since then, Michael has rebuilt—professionally and personally. Over the past five years, he has grown a thriving real estate business, found his life partner, Laura, and recently stepped into his newest role: fatherhood. This is a powerful conversation about identity, transition, resilience, and redefining success when the game ends—but life keeps moving. If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/ Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success: www.ReconditioningHQ.com www.FreePainGuide.com

    1h 3m

  7. JAN 13

    Leadership, Impact, and the Human side of Organizational Change with Erin Sills

    Send a text In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I’m joined by Erin Sills, co-founder of High Impact Lab, for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, impact, and the human side of organizational change. With more than two decades of experience working with leaders and organizations across the private sector, healthcare, Crown corporations, and innovative global enterprises, Erin brings a rare depth of perspective to how culture, leadership, and performance truly evolve. Her background includes senior roles in tech and executive consulting, as well as a pivotal four-year tenure with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, where she led initiatives in leadership development, team culture, change management, and employee engagement. A passionate learner and gifted listener, Erin has a unique ability to create space for meaningful dialogue—helping people think more clearly, communicate more honestly, and lead with greater intention. This episode is a powerful exploration of what it really means to lead with impact—at work, at home, and in life. If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/ Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success: www.ReconditioningHQ.com www.FreePainGuide.com

    1h 8m

  8. JAN 6

    The Body Can't Access What it Doesn't Know - a Solo Session

    Send a text This week, I want to explore a simple idea that sits underneath almost everything we do in movement, rehab, performance, and learning: The body can’t access what it doesn’t know. The nervous system won’t use what it doesn’t recognize as available, safe, or trustworthy. And when pain, injury, fear, or perceived threat enters the picture, entire movement strategies can quietly disappear—not because the body is broken, but because the brain no longer sees those options as viable. In this episode, we’ll talk about self-organization, ecological dynamics, and why movement doesn’t emerge from instruction alone. It emerges from perception. We’ll explore how constraints shape behavior, why safety always comes before efficiency, and why so many well-intentioned rehab and training approaches fail to create lasting change. If you’ve ever wondered why someone “has the range” but can’t use it, or why strength and mobility don’t always translate to better movement or less pain, this conversation will help connect those dots. Let’s get into it. If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/ Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success: www.ReconditioningHQ.com www.FreePainGuide.com

    33 min
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The Leave Your Mark Podcast is where high performance meets human stories. Each week, we go beyond résumés and highlight reels to explore how extraordinary people—high achievers who are also genuinely good humans—have been shaped by their environments, experiences, and the people around them.  More importantly, we uncover how they are leaving their mark on the world. Step inside the minds and lives of remarkable individuals from sport, business, arts, and beyond—and walk away inspired to leave your own mark. Your host, Scott Livingston, has spent over 35 years in the world of human performance. He’s trained, reconditioned, and supported some of the best athletes on the planet, working inside elite performance environments and learning firsthand what it takes to be the best in the world. Follow Scott: 📸 Instagram: @Kingopain 🐦 Twitter: @Builtbyscott 📘 Facebook: Scott G Livingston 💼 LinkedIn: Scott Livingston Check out our sponsor: www.ReconditioningHQ.com  Neuro Reconditioning helps human performance professionals master the gray area between rehab and performance—integrating rehab, neuroscience, and training so you can manage complex cases with confidence and stand out in your field. #LeaveYourMark #aHighPerformingLife #MpwrU #ReconditioningRevolution

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  • Creator
    Scott Livingston
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    465
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Leave Your Mark
  • Show Website
    Leave Your Mark

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