The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter Ken Gunter

In today's insightful episode, we have the privilege of exploring the untapped potential and innovations in ostrich farming with Joey Imbesi, the visionary founder of Briardale Ostrich Farms. Through his pioneering work, Joey is rewriting the narratives around sustainable agriculture, offering an alternative that is both eco-friendly and rich in nutritional value. This conversation unveils the multifaceted world of ostrich farming, delving into its numerous benefits, the robust immune systems of ostriches, and its crucial role in developing sustainable food systems.

Joey’s journey is not just a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit but also a beacon for sustainable and ethical farming practices. In our conversation, he sheds light on the inherent benefits of ostrich meat, especially for those affected by Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and the ecological advantages of raising ostriches over traditional livestock. Discover the challenges and rewards of ostrich farming, understand the nutritional value of ostrich meat, and grasp the significant impact it holds for our future in this enlightening conversation with Joey Imbesi. Join us as we navigate through diverse topics from sustainability to health, unraveling the stories and science behind Briardale Ostrich Farms.

Follow Joey Imbesi:
website - https://briardaleostrichfarm.com/
Social: @briardaleostrichfarm

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YouTube: Ken Gunter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhgjkoSiJXAbS_MIasvvzQ/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kengunterpodcast
Audio recorded with SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=kengunter
Audio Produced By: Justin Gunter
Show Produced By: Ken Gunter, Justin Gunter
Content Designer: Austin Suit
Music: “Up and Down” by Patrick Sweany

This week Ken is the guest! Prof. Justin A Williams is the host of the Trend with Justin A Williams Podcast, an extension of the New York Trend. Together they discuss a range of topics from mindset, athletic training, and how your goals can change as you age.
 
Support the Show with Patreon: 
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Chapters: 
00:00 - Flannel shirts, grunge and the 90’s
05:00 - College sport workouts and off season training comparisons 
09:30 - What sports are like when growing up, talented vs effort
13:30 - How Justin and Ken met in college
15:00 - How to maintain being an athlete after the career is over
29:00 - Accessing flow state
35:00 - Training based on your strengths and interests
43:00 - Everything is individualized
50:00 - Consistency over time
52:00 - How Ken started his podcast
62:30 - Closing
 
Mentioned in Today’s Show: 
New York Trend Website: newyorktrendnyc.com
 
Follow The Trend Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1T1gBk8pxQKC6XN9oTgQuV
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trend-with-justin-a-williams/id1549738308
 
Follow Justin A Williams:
Email: thetrendwithjustinawilliams@gmail.com
Instagram: @thetrendwithjustinawilliams
Host IG/Twitter: @dubzeverlasting
 
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YouTube: Ken Gunter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhgjkoSiJXAbS_MIasvvzQ/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kengunterpodcast
Audio recorded with SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=kengunter
Audio Produced By: Justin Gunter
Show Produced By: Ken Gunter, Justin Gunter
Content Designer: Austin Suit
Music: “Up and Down” by Patrick Sweany

George Mumford is the guy you bring in to help the best athletes in the world from Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant elevate their mental game. Well, at least if you're Phil Jackson. George is a Giant in the world of mental performance coaching and has worked with some of the greatest athletes to ever play the game of basketball. He is also the author of “The Mindful Athlete - Secrets to Pure Performance” and has worked with athletes and individuals all over the world to help them improve their performance and increase their quality of life.
 
In today’s show George does not let us down. He explains why he reads the same book multiple times and how we are in a constant state of change. George talks about his background and own challenges that uniquely led him to becoming the mental performance coach to NBA legends. Discusses the importance of perspective and imagination when faced with adversity. Gives a brief introduction to mindfulness and the 5 super powers. His approach to helping elite athletes find the next level of performance. How to prepare yourself to find your flow state. The relationship between challenge and growth. Finally leaves us with some wise words on the importance of meaningful work.
 
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Chapters: 
0:00 - Why Reading the Same Book Teaches you something new - Constant Change
4:53 - George’s Background 
11:00 - Adversity and perspective - viewing obstacles as stepping stones
15:00 - Lessons from Michael Jordan on responding to adversity
21:00 - George’s definition of Mindfulness and the 5 superpowers
25:00 - George’s approach to training elite athletes and finding the next level
36:00: - How to prepare yourself to be in a flow state
42:00 - Growth and challenging oneself to push your boundaries and reach your potential
48:00 - Meaningful work
 
Mentioned in Today’s Show: 
George’s Book:  The Mindful Athlete - Secrets to Pure Performance
 
Follow George Mumford:
Website - https://georgemumford.com/
Social: @george.mumford
 
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YouTube: Ken Gunter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhgjkoSiJXAbS_MIasvvzQ/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kengunterpodcast
Audio recorded with SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=kengunter
Audio Produced By: Justin Gunter
Show Produced By: Ken Gunter, Justin Gunter
Content Designer: Austin Suit
Music: “Up and Down” by Patrick Sweany

Thor Love and Thunder. Extraction. James Bond. You know the movies, now meet the stunt man who brings the iconic action scenes to life. Bobby Holland Hanton is the most in-demand stuntman in Hollywood. He’s stepped in to take the hits and execute the impossible for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and today works in close partnership with Chris Hemsworth and team on a number of projects spanning both film and fitness. If that wasn’t enough, Bobby has added the title of Author to his resume with the publishing of his first children’s book, “The Adventures of Eddie and Flip Boy”.
 
In today’s show Bobby talks about his break neck filming schedule and making the most of the opportunity. He takes us behind the scenes for the real time decisions that lead to some of his most iconic stunts. Discusses training and the physical preparation that goes into preparing for a role. Talks about his work with Chris Hemsworth and why that partnership is so unique. How aging has changed his approach. What it takes to become a stunt man. The writing of his first Children’s book and his future projects to look out for.
 
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Chapters: 
0:00 The action packed schedule of the in-demand stunt man
11:00 - Behind the scenes of iconic Extraction and Avengers stunts
15:00 - Training, preparation and recovery required of today’s stunt actors
22:00 - Unique partnership with Chris Hemsworth
24:00 - Longevity and how age impacts atheltic performance
30:00 : what it takes to become a stunt man in today’s age
35:00: Bobby’s first children’s book and the importance of inspiring kids today
47:00 - Bobby’s approach to mastering his busy schedule
52:00 - Acting, Harry Potter and future projects
 
Mentioned in Today’s Show: 
Bobby’s Book:  The Adventures of Eddie and Flip Boy
 
Follow Bobby Holland Hanton:
website - https://www.bobbyhollandhanton.com/
Social: @bobbydazzler84
 
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YouTube: Ken Gunter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhgjkoSiJXAbS_MIasvvzQ/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kengunterpodcast
Audio recorded with SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=kengunter
Audio Produced By: Justin Gunter
Show Produced By: Ken Gunter, Justin Gunter
Content Designer: Austin Suit
Music: “Up and Down” by Patrick Sweany

You’re probably wrong about your sleep. Dr. Chris Winter is a neurologist and the sleep expert many teams in MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL rely on to help their athletes perform at their best. Hs is the author of “The Sleep Solution: Why your sleep is broken and how to fix it” and his newest book “The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired, or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder--and How to Help.”
 
In today’s show Dr. Chris Winter explains why we are so bad at judging our own sleep. Why sleep is a matter of life or death. The difference between our perception of sleep and reality. The relationship between insomnia and high performers. The best thing you can do to begin sleeping better and how to know if you’re getting enough sleep.
 
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Chapters: 
0:00 Why are we so bad at judging our own sleep
7:00 - Everyone’s sleeps and if you don’t you’re dead
13:00 - Sleep Perception vs. Sleep Reality
16:00 - Insomnia and Success? Traits of Insomniacs
24:00 - Try Easier - Sleep and Professional Sports
36:00 : How to improve sleep - The Amount of Sleep You Need
39:00: How to know I’m getting enough sleep?
 
Mentioned in Today’s Show: 
Books by Dr. Winter: 
The Sleep Solution
The Rested Child
 
Follow Dr. Chris Winter:
Website: http://www.cvilleneuroandsleep.com/
Social: @drchriswinter
 
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YouTube: Ken Gunter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhgjkoSiJXAbS_MIasvvzQ/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kengunterpodcast
Audio recorded with SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=kengunter
Audio Produced By: Justin Gunter
Show Produced By: Ken Gunter, Justin Gunter
Content Designer: Austin Suit
Music: “Up and Down” by Patrick Sweany

If you’re listening, Dr. Todd Kashdan hopes you disagree (at least with something). Dr. Kashdan is a leading expert on the psychology of well-being, curiosity, mental flexibility and social relationships. He is currently a Professor of Psychology and founder of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University. He is an author of five books, including his most recent “The Art of Insubordination: How to dissent and defy effectively”.
 
In today’s episode Dr. Kashdan discusses why most “rebels” are not effective. The importance of Divergent Thinking. The need to instill fortitude in young athletes and the case for constructive coaching. Lessons learned in motivation from Phil Jackson to Bob Knight. What is principled insubordination and the right way to create change. Why your small talk is terrible and the reason you should embrace emotionally uncomfortable experiences. 
 
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Chapters: 
0:00 - No shortage of rebels, but are they effective?
8:00 - The importance of Divergent Thinking
11:00 - Fortitude - Ted Lasso or Bob Knight
18:00 - The case for constructive feedback
22:00 - How great coaches motivate their players
24:00 - Principled Insubordination - what today’s activists are getting wrong
30:00- What activists can learn from the gay rights movement
35:00 - Manipulation and the strategic path to progress and consideration of your enemy
44:00 - Phil Jackson and Dennis Rodman
46:00 - Relationship between curiosity and intelligence
55:00 - stop having small talk and key to great questions
1:03 - embrace emotionally uncomfortable experiences
1:08 - awareness of your own biases and limitations
 
Mentioned in Today’s Show: 
Books by Dr. Kashdan: 
Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively
The Upside of Your Darkside: Why Being YTour Whole Self-Not just Your “Good” Self-Drives Success and Fulfillment 
 
Other books mentioned: 
“Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion” - By Pete Carroll
Grant - By Ron Chernow
 
Rayden’s story: https://vimeo.com/702702219
 
Follow Dr. Kashdan
website - https://toddkashdan.com/
Twitter: @toddkashdan
 
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Follow The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter:
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Website: https://www.kengunter.com/
YouTube: Ken Gunter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhgjkoSiJXAbS_MIasvvzQ/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kengunterpodcast
Audio recorded with SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=kengunter
Audio Produced By: Justin Gunter
Show Produced By: Ken Gunter, Justin Gunter
Content Designer: Austin Suit
Music: “Up and Down” by Patrick Sweany