Ben Goresky: An Integrated Man, The Work & Becoming a Leader

On episode 54 I connected with Ben Goresky. I met Ben through the Samurai Brotherhood, a men's work organized launched in Vancouver by P.T. Mistlberger years ago, Ben is among the new wave of leaders that are bringing this work to a new generation of men, including myself. In recent years Ben has dove deep into plant medicines, mens coaching and group work, co-created a couples course with his wife Sheleana and just recently launched one of the few online mens work programs, The Integrated Man. I really enjoyed the conversation with Ben, he has a ton of energy and is bringing an amazing light to the world with a lot of takeaways and actionable pieces from his courses, podcast and the Samurai Brotherhood.

Podcast, Mindfulness, EmotionRyan WillmsAugust 20, 2021Podcast, Ryan Willms

Maria Sharapova: Life Transitions, Holistic Development & Strength Training

On this special episode I had a chance to sit down with Maria Sharapova as a part of a project with Tonal. Maria is well-known for her incredibly impressive tennis career but she's also a very dynamic human being, having overcome challenges, growing up in the eye of the global sports media since 16 years old, all while developing herself holistically. This led her to a diverse career of investment and interests which have been keeping her busy since retiring from tennis a little over a year ago. We speak about her experience over lockdown, retiring from the sport she loved, being coached by her father and the evolution of her 'game' on the mental and physical side as she began to integrate more strength training into her workouts.

Podcast, Mindfulness, MovementRyan WillmsAugust 13, 2021Podcast, Ryan Willms

Ö till Ö: Birth of Swimrun

In Johan’s latest exploration of self and physical endurance, he takes us on his journey of swimrun and racing in his first Ö till Ö: Stockholm archipelago, 24,000 islands. Rough rocky coastline, erratic weather, and heavy winds, raw nature. The unique feeling of the archipelago lays a magic roughness over its stony beach line and dark deep forests. The weather is unpredictable, changes fast and hard winds move over the islands with force. You come face to face with mother nature and you must respect it, trust it, and challenge yourself during a Ö till Ö swimrun.

Movement, Editorial, MindfulnessRyan WillmsJune 26, 2021Photography

Digest 6.8.2021

The latest edition of the briefing features a Road to 70.3 episode with Move Lab, The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz, how to supplement endurance sport with Sodium, Kion’s guide to protein for vegetarians, and a look at the basics of Heart Rate Variability.

Tools, Digest, Mindfulness, MovementRyan WillmsJune 8, 2021Digest

Episode 52: Dr. Dan Plews—Coaching Patience, Heart Rate Variability & Enjoying the Process

On episode 52 I speak with Dr. Dan Plews, researcher, sports scientist, physiologist and Ironman Kona age group recorder holder with a time of 8 hours 24 minutes. Impressive. Dan was one of the first people I found as I started learning about triathlon and I love his approach to training, nutrition and learning. He not only talks the talk, but walks the walk which is surprisingly uncommon in the health and science industry. He shares his insights into low carb diets for endurance training, some basics on how to set up your training and how to maintain the enjoyment in training and triathlon. We speak about the importance of structure in your life and how Dan gets that from triathlon, how he coach’s patience in his athletes and why Atomic Habits is the best book for everyone.

Podcast, Mindfulness, Road to 70.3, MovementRyan WillmsJune 1, 2021Podcast, Ryan Willms

Reigning Champ by Ryan Willms: Run and Recover

The Run and Recover collection is a collaborative project designed by Ryan Willms. Creative director and Holistic Life Coach, Ryan’s development and growth into the wellness industry is perfectly aligned with Reigning Champ—bridging the gap between fashion, movement and holistic well-being. The collection is made for the trails with custom sandals by Luna and a mix of performance and lifestyle pieces, crafted in Canada.

Movement, Editorial, MindfulnessRyan WillmsMay 26, 2021Ryan Willms, Photography

Episode 51: Mark Allen—The Meaning of Racing, Fit Soul, Fit Body & Learning to Listen

On episode 51 I speak with Mark Allen, 6x Ironman Champion in Kona, one of the most accomplished triathletes ever and one of the most inspiring athletes in the world. While Mark is well-known for his accomplishments, it’s his process and commitment that is really incredible. He shares his work with Shaman, Brant Secunda and their work together with drumming, retreats, vision quests and how this exploration and development completely changed his approach to racing by tapping into a much deeper meaning.

Podcast, Mindfulness, Road to 70.3, MovementRyan WillmsMay 20, 2021Podcast, Ryan Willms

Episode 50: David Jou—Mindset of Physical Therapy, Learning from Athletes & MOTIVNY

On the latest episode I speak to David Jou, New York-based athlete, physical therapist and co-founder of MOTIVNY. We dive into his journey of growing up in New Jersey, what inspired him to get into PT and the early days and evolution of MOTIVNY and how he and his team traversed the last year together.

Podcast, Mindfulness, SoulRyan WillmsMay 13, 2021Podcast, Ryan Willms

Episode 48: Tom Waller—Integrated Sustainability, Being Safe to Express & Goal Setting

On episode 48 Tom Waller shares his journey into the unknown intersection of sports, technology, innovation and human potential. Currently Tom is the SVP Advanced Innovation, Chief Science Officer at @lululemon in Vancouver and in our conversation he talks about what creating healthy corporate culture at work looks like, the power and importance of goal setting and getting comfortable with failing as a means for learning.

Podcast, Mindfulness, SoulRyan WillmsApril 27, 2021Podcast, Ryan Willms

Creatives In Nature: Emily Maye

Our series Creatives In Nature is back with Santa Barbara-based photographer and director, Emily Maye. With a focus on nature-centered sport, Emily’s work communicates an intimate and powerful story in each image. Having worked with Rapha, Specialized, Nike, Tracksmith, Garmin and having contributed to Outside, Men’s Health, ESPN and Victory Journal to name but a few, Emily shares a selection of her work with us, her inspiration, essential gear and the power of a pencil.

Movement, Mindfulness, Creatives In NatureRyan WillmsApril 15, 2021Photography, Creatives In Nature

Episode 47: Jamie Miller, PhD—Biomimicry, Learning from Death & Indigenous Wisdom

On episode 47 I speak with Jamie Miller, PhD — founder of Biomimicry Frontiers. Jamie is an award-winning designer who has been studying, practicing, and applying biomimicry since 2004 - when he first learned of the concept through the Fibonacci Sequence in a math and poetry course, and since has been exploring engineering focused on urban resilience and systems-level application of biomimicry. In our conversation we speak about how biomimicry can play a roll in our individual lives and on a corporate level, how we can re-learn from Indigenous communities and the process of death. Jamie shares his interpretation of the adaptive cycle and we discuss how for our culture and planet to heal, we as human beings need to re-embrace our own nature and stop opposing ourselves and the planet.

Podcast, Mindfulness, SoulRyan WillmsApril 10, 2021Podcast, Ryan Willms

Digest 4.9.2021

The latest edition of the briefing features a limited range of Salomon S/Lab footwear, Jordan Peterson’s latest book, a guide of resources for Anti-Asian Violence and Racism, Triathlete magazine’s guide for beginners in the sport and Tool Review for the Garmin Forerunner 645 Music multi-sport watch.

Tools, Digest, Mindfulness, MovementRyan WillmsApril 9, 2021Digest

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