The Curious Competitor with Connor Carrick

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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.

  1. 2023. 09. 06.

    Optimizing Performance Vs. Longevity with Dr. Nikole MacLellan

    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.   Dr. Nikole on socials @sportsdockokes Check out her podcast “The Off Season Podcast” on all platforms   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   To purchase my favorite Designs For Sport supplements visit www.connorcarrick.com  TOLOS BAREFOOT SHOES - Use Code “CC” for 10% Off Your Order - https://weartolos.com/ Follow Connor’s Instagram or Twitter Visit our YouTube for additional content

    55분

  2. 2023. 08. 30.

    How I Train Harder And Longer With Palm Cooling

    In this episode, we are joined by the founding members of Apex Cool Labs, Ariel Paul and Evy Lyons to discuss their new and innovative palm cooling device “The Narwhal”. Ariel and Evy share their inspiration for creating Apex Cool Labs, how your core body temperature and local muscle temperatures affect your performance and why palm cooling is such an effective tool. They also discuss the use of palm cooling for downregulation at the end of your workout and to reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness, the optimal temperature for palm cooling to see results, and how palm cooling can be used to aid those who experience exercise intolerance.   Discover Apex Cool Labs on all socials @Apexcoollabs  Visit ApexCoolLabs.com   Episode Overview: 1:30 - How Ariel and Evy got started 7:30 - How temperature can affect performance 10:30 - Why palm cooling is an effective tool 15:30 - Palm cooling and post-workout recovery 21:00 - The trick to cooling down before bed 27:00 - How to hack a palm cooling device and the optimal temperature for palm cooling 34:00 - Other brands we love in the fitness space 40:00 - Palm cooling for exercise intolerance  53:00 - Where you can find Apex Cool Labs   TOLOS BAREFOOT SHOES - Use Code “CC” for 10% Off Your Order - https://weartolos.com/ To purchase my favorite Designs For Sport supplements visit www.connorcarrick.com  Follow Connor’s Instagram or Twitter Visit our YouTube for additional content

    54분

  3. 2023. 08. 23.

    Connor Carrick’s Concussion Symptoms And How To Correct His Brain With Dr. Andrew Hill

    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   Connect With Peak Brain Institute at https://peakbraininstitute.com/     To purchase my favorite Designs For Sport supplements visit www.connorcarrick.com  TOLOS BAREFOOT SHOES - Use Code “CC” for 10% Off Your Order - https://weartolos.com/ Follow Connor’s Instagram or Twitter Visit our YouTube for additional content

    1시간 4분

  4. 2023. 04. 05.

    DO THIS To Unleash Athletic Potential and Train Your Brain with Scott Livingston

    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   Connect With Scott Here: https://www.instagram.com/kingopain/ Website: https://www.reconditioningHQ.com Leave Your Mark - https://leaveyourmark.buzzsprout.com/     TOLOS BAREFOOT SHOES - Use Code “CC” for 10% Off Your Order - https://weartolos.com/ To purchase my favorite Designs For Sport supplements visit www.connorcarrick.com  Follow Connor’s Instagram or Twitter Visit our YouTube for additional content

    1시간 8분

  5. 2023. 03. 29.

    NHL Trade Deadline, How To Better Recover Your Body and Off-Season Training Advice For Athletes

    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.  TOLOS BAREFOOT SHOES - Use Code “CC” for 10% Off Your Order - https://weartolos.com/ To purchase my favorite Designs For Sport supplements visit www.connorcarrick.com  Follow Connor’s Instagram or Twitter Visit our YouTube for additional content   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

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  6. 2023. 03. 08.

    Give More Be More - Bring Purpose To Every Training Session with Jeff Lovecchio

    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.    Listen to Jeff on the Hockey Think Tank Podcast: https://www.thehockeythinktank.com/podcast    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

    1시간 2분

  7. 2023. 03. 01.

    What Player Development Really Is With Jack Han

    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.   Connect with Jack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jhanhky The Hockey Tactics Newsletter: https://jhanhky.substack.com/   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

    1시간 6분

  8. 2022. 12. 28.

    What You’re Missing With Your Off-Season Training With Jim Ferris

    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?    Connect with Jim at https://gymferris.com/ To purchase my favorite Designs For Sport supplements visit www.connorcarrick.com  Follow Connor’s Instagram or Twitter Visit My  YouTube for additional content

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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.

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    Connor Carrick
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    2020년 - 2023년
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