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SOFLETE

217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 220 ratings

Welcome to the Die Living Podcast! The SOFLETE gang and their guests discuss a wide range of topics including fitness, nutrition, veteran issues, and philosophies for life. If this is your first time listening, we recommend starting with #26 with Curtis Iovito, #47 with a close friend from a Special Missions Unit, or #63 with Worth Parker.

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Lunch And Learn - Chapter 2 - Sleep - Episode 2

May 26, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Episode 2: How sleep is relevant to the tactical community When you’re supposed to be on stag but your body needs sleep so badly, you’re willing to fall asleep and allow Sgt Briones to steal your weapon (and have to face the inevitable consequences!)... that’s when you know this sleep thing must be pretty important! In today’s episode, George and Matt attempt to comprehend the fact that for thousands of years, humans have spent around a third of their lives in this vulnerable state of unconsc...

Lunch And Learn Chapter 2 - Sleep - Ep 2

May 26, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Lunch And Learn Chapter 2 - Sleep - Ep 2 by SOFLETE

Lunch And Learn - Chapter 2 - Sleep - Episode 1

May 25, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Episode 1: Introducing Sleep Welcome to Episode 1 of Chapter 2; where we start to explore the individual pillars that make up the Conscious Warrior System. Today George and Matt discuss why sleep is so important, not only for supporting training gains but also for learning, creativity and general health. From boosting testosterone and controlling appetite, through to improving problem solving and decision making, sleep is the closest thing to a magic bullet that we have available to us. Georg...

Lunch And Learn Chapter 2 - Sleep - Ep 1

May 25, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Lunch And Learn Chapter 2 - Sleep - Ep 1 by SOFLETE

Performance Podcast - 67 - Coffee Talk

May 18, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Ever wondered what it might be like to be a fly on the wall in the SOFLETE Human Performance Team's virtual office?! Join George and Matt as they sip their morning coffee and generally put the world to rights. From existentialism to the benefits of performing a heavy ruck on tired legs, the guys use this time as a chance to look at life and training from a different perspective. Drawing on personal experience, conversation with some incredible podcast guests, and professional conferences, thi...

Lunch And Learn - Chapter 1 - The Conscious Warrior System - Episode 3

May 13, 2021 11:03 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Episode 3: Practical application of the Conscious Warrior System In the final episode of this first chapter, the guys discuss exactly how the Conscious Warrior System could be implemented by the tactical athlete. They explore the connections between the 6 pillars of the system and George breaks down how seeing these pillars as tools can offer new perspectives to problem solving, both at work and at home. Finally, the guys throw down the gauntlet and offer the listeners a simple challenge, a...

Lunch And Learn Chapter 1 - Practical application of the Conscious Warrior System - Episode 3

May 13, 2021 11:03 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Episode 3: Practical application of the Conscious Warrior System In the final episode of this first chapter, the guys discuss exactly how the Conscious Warrior System could be implemented by the tactical athlete. They explore the connections between the 6 pillars of the system and George breaks down how seeing these pillars as tools can offer new perspectives to problem solving, both at work and at home. Finally, the guys throw down the gauntlet and offer the listeners a simple challenge, a...

Lunch And Learn Chapter 1 How the CWS is Relevant to the Tactical Community - Episode 2

May 13, 2021 11:02 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Episode 2: How the Conscious Warrior System is relevant to the tactical community Welcome to episode 2, where George and Matt dig into exactly how they see the Conscious Warrior System being beneficial for the tactical community. The guys acknowlege that whilst the tactical professional is different from the pro-sport athlete, there's still a lot we can learn from them about creating a performance based ecosystem that will support the individual. As part of this, George reflects back on wha...

Lunch And Learn - Chapter 1 - The Conscious Warrior System - Episode 2

May 13, 2021 11:02 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Episode 2: How the Conscious Warrior System is relevant to the tactical community Welcome to episode 2, where George and Matt dig into exactly how they see the Conscious Warrior System being beneficial for the tactical community. The guys acknowlege that whilst the tactical professional is different from the pro-sport athlete, there's still a lot we can learn from them about creating a performance based ecosystem that will support the individual. As part of this, George reflects back on wha...

Lunch And Learn Chapter 1 - How the CWS is Relevant to the Tactical Community - Episode 2

May 13, 2021 11:02 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Episode 2: How the Conscious Warrior System is relevant to the tactical community Welcome to episode 2, where George and Matt dig into exactly how they see the Conscious Warrior System being beneficial for the tactical community. The guys acknowlege that whilst the tactical professional is different from the pro-sport athlete, there's still a lot we can learn from them about creating a performance based ecosystem that will support the individual. As part of this, George reflects back on wha...

Lunch and Learn - Chapter 1 - The Conscious Warrior System - Episode 1

May 13, 2021 11:01 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Episode 1: Introducing the Conscious Warrior System As promised, this is the first episode of chapter 1 in this Lunch and Learn series. In this episode, George and Matt discuss exactly what the Conscious Warrior System is and how the 6 pillars work to support optimal tactical performance. George gives a brief insight into the origins of this system and how it has evolved to where it is today. We're extremely excited about the potential of this project and it's been hard for us not to share ...

Lunch And Learn Chapter 1 - Introducing the Conscious Warrior System - Episode 1

May 13, 2021 11:01 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Episode 1: Introducing the Conscious Warrior System As promised, this is the first episode of chapter 1 in this Lunch and Learn series. In this episode, George and Matt discuss exactly what the Conscious Warrior System is and how the 6 pillars work to support optimal tactical performance. George gives a brief insight into the origins of this system and how it has evolved to where it is today. We're extremely excited about the potential of this project and it's been hard for us not to share ...

Introducing The Lunch And Learn Series

May 13, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MB

Introducing the Lunch and Learn Series George and Matt introduce the latest offering from the SOFLETE Human Performance Team. We get it, everyone's busy and sometimes you don't have 2 hours to spend listening to a podcast. This is where the SOFLETE Lunch and Learn series comes in. Think of it like a Human Performance magazine, designed specifically for the tactical community. Every 2 weeks, we'll drop a 15-20 minute high octane dose of information and conversation; designed for easy listenin...

Performance Podcast - 66 - Movement And Strength With V23

May 04, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

George talks with Beau of V23 Athletics in Denver and Kegan of Autonomous Athlete about their methods and motivations.

Performance Podcast - 65 - Tactical Transferability Scale

April 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

George and Matt talk about the Tactical Transferability Scale.

Performance Podcast - 64 - Dive Into "The Dynamic Systems Theory"

April 06, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Matt and George discuss the The Dynamic Systems Theory.

Performance Podcast - 63 - Physical Activity And PTSD

March 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Matt and George talk about PTSD

Performance Podcast - 62 - Been A While

March 23, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

George sits down to talk with SOFLETE's newest coach, Matt Sanderson.

Bottom Of The Barrel - 17

January 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 235 MB

Doug and Christian catch up after a long break

Bottom of the Barrel 16 - Introducing Michael

August 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Bottom of the Barrel 16 - Introducing Michael by SOFLETE

Performance Podcast - 61 Conversations Lead To Change

July 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Performance Podcast - 61 Conversations Lead To Change by SOFLETE

Performance Podcast 60: Energy Balance Metabolism

July 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Brooke and George talk about the new projects coming down the pipeline including a long awaited app update. They discuss the basics of energy metabolism, and how and why that fits into our lives.

88 - Rachel Lance

July 09, 2020 17:28 - 2 hours - 359 MB

Doug and Worth Parker sit down with Rachel Lance, author of the book, In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine. Rachel is a biomedical engineer who specializes in patterns of injury and trauma. She is especially fascinated by blast and ballistic events, which eventually brought her to Doug. Rachel brings along her husband Nick for the conversation, which jumps from current events to historical gems. Make sure to get a copy of In the Waves. It's available at major ...

DL 88 Rachel Lance

July 09, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 144 MB

Doug and Worth Parker sit down with Rachel Lance, author of the book, In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine. Rachel is a biomedical engineer who specializes in patterns of injury and trauma. She is especially fascinated by blast and ballistic events, which eventually brought her to Doug. Rachel brings along her husband Nick for the conversation, which jumps from current events to historical gems.

Die Living 87- The IMPL Project Team

March 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Doug catches up with Justin Richmond from the IMPL Project. This time Justin stops by with some of his crew, which includes the IMPL Program Officer Simone Peloquin and Field Constultant Reed, who found IMPL through the SOCOM Care Coalition Internship Program. The IMPL discusses some of their experiences, including their recent trip to work on the west side of Chicago.

87- The IMPL Project Team

March 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Doug catches up with Justin Richmond from the IMPL Project. This time Justin stops by with some of his crew, which includes the IMPL Program Officer Simone Peloquin and Field Constultant Reed, who found IMPL through the SOCOM Care Coalition Internship Program. The IMPL discusses some of their experiences, including their recent trip to work on the west side of Chicago.

86 - Andrew Milburn

March 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 81 MB

Retired USMC Col. Andrew Milburn talks to Doug and Aron about his new book, "When The Tempest Gathers". The book is available at major retailers and you should check it out. When The Tempest Gathers- These are the combat experiences of the first Marine to command a special operations task force, recounted against a backdrop of his journey from raw Second Lieutenant to seasoned Colonel and Task Force Commander; from leading Marines through the streets of Mogadishu, Baghdad, Fallujah and Mosu...

Bottom Of The Barrel 15 - Wherein Doug Ponders Death by Gyrocopter

March 12, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Doug and Aron applaud each other's shooting prowess, discuss inter-species coitus, and reflect on the ODA t-shirt politics.

Performance Podcast 58: Rogelio Realzola

March 04, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB

Brooke, George, and Christian sit down with special guest Rogelio Realzola, MS, CSCS, USA-W. Ro is currently working on his Ph.D. in Health, Exercise and Sports Science and conducting research at The University of New Mexico. He is the founder and co-owner of R.O.I. Health- a health and performance company based on scientific principles that provides one-on-one strength and conditioning coaching, nutrition counseling, and athletic development by certified and established professionals. You ca...

Performance Podcast 57: Exploring Different Dimensions Of Health

February 26, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Brooke and George sit down to catch up with a conversation over coffee. They discuss the different dimensions of health- physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and vocational. Brooke and George explore how they are all interconnected and affect our quality of life.

Performance Podcast 56: Rethinking Strength with Non Prophet

February 24, 2020 20:13 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

Michael and Kegan of Non Prophet sit down with George and explore "Rethinking Strength", questioning what strength is and what strong means. Learn more about Non Prophet at their website where you can find out the latest news, purchase their strength manual, and listen to their podcast. https://www.nonprophet.media

Bottom of the Barrel 14: Wherein Aron Finally Reveals His Greatest Joke Yet

February 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Doug and Aron get real about chicken chips, the homeless crisis, and their future lives as Japanese tourists.

85 - Marc Zionts

February 12, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Marc Zionts, Executive Officer and Board Member of Precision Nutrition, stops by to talk to the SFLT crew about sport and exercise nutrition. You can check out more about what Precision Nutrition does a https://www.precisionnutrition.com/

DL 84 ELIZA FINAL MIXDOWN

January 29, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes

Brooke and Aron sit down with Eliza MaClean, owner and operator of Cane Creek Farm in Saxapahaw, NC.

DL 84 - Eliza Maclean

January 29, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes

Brooke and Aron sit down with Eliza MaClean, owner and operator of Cane Creek Farm in Saxapahaw, NC.

84 - Eliza Maclean

January 29, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Brooke and Aron sit down with Eliza MaClean, owner and operator of Cane Creek Farm in Saxapahaw, NC.

83 Geoff Dardia

January 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Geoff Dardia is back to talk about the effects your environment have on your health. Geoff has spent a significant time of his Special Forces career caring for his fellow service members through bringing a much needed focus on the hidden dangers of working in austere conditions both at home and abroad. If you are feeling run down or know someone who isn't acting quite like themselves, give this podcast a listen.

81 Geoff Dardia

January 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Geoff Dardia is back to talk about the effects your environment have on your health. Geoff has spent a significant time of his Special Forces career caring for his fellow service members through bringing a much needed focus on the hidden dangers of working in austere conditions both at home and abroad. If you are feeling run down or know someone who isn't acting quite like themselves, give this podcast a listen.

82 - Jason Byerly

January 10, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Doug and Aron sit down with Doug's favorite shooting match director and owner of the Zoo City Armory, Jason Byerly. They talk about the competitive shooting world and to how to make it doing what you love.

Performance Podcast 55 - What Game Changers Got Wrong

January 06, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

George, Brooke, and Christian sit down to chat about the latest food documentary, The Game Changers. They tackle some of the claims made in the film and sift through the current science on plant-based diets. This is part one in a two-part series dissecting The Game Changers.

Performance Podcast 54: Brian Marren

December 24, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

In today's Performance Podcast, George sits down with Brian Marren. Brian is the Vice President of Operations for Arcadia Cognerati, a service provider specializing in assessing, developing and conducting training and education to address urgent safety and security needs in some of the most challenging environments in the world. Brian is also a former Marine Scout Sniper with multiple deployments to the Al Anbar Province of Iraq, a High Threat Protection security professional, and a Departme...

Performance Podcast 53: Video Games, Vacation, and Fitness

December 12, 2019 16:06 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Brooke, George, and Christian sit down and chat with SFLT's newest member Emil Daubon, a full time writer and part-time SF gentleman. His latest project was writing for Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and he fills the crew in on how he started to work in the industry and how he got the "spade" in the game.

Performance Podcast 51: Alcohol and Athletic Performance

November 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour

Brooke, George, and Christian take a deep dive into the effects of alcohol on athletic performance. They cover what happens when you drink before exercise, what happens when you drink after exercise, and what powering through a hangover really does to your body.

Performance Podcast 52: Alcohol and Athletic Performance

November 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Brooke, George, and Christian take a deep dive into the effects of alcohol on athletic performance. They cover what happens when you drink before exercise, what happens when you drink after exercise, and what powering through a hangover really does to your body.

Bottom of the Barrel 12: Wherein Doug Saves the Earth

October 31, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Doug and Aron talk about maximizing your gas efficiency in your Prius, dining at Chez Paul, and Aron ghost writing Bill's fan fiction.

Performance Podcast 51: Intuitive Eating with Nicole Haskins, MS, RDN

October 28, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Brooke (@brookewest_rdn) is joined by Nicole Haskins, MS, RDN (@nicoco_rdn) to talk about the anti-diet culture movement and the 10 guiding principles of Intuitive Eating. They take a deep dive into the importance of creating a healthy relationship with food, mind, and body. For further reading, check out the book Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch.

Performance Podcast 50: Intuitive Eating with Nicole Haskins, MS, RDN

October 28, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour

Brooke (@brookewest_rdn) is joined by Nicole Haskins, MS, RDN (@nicoco_rdn) to talk about the anti-diet culture movement and the 10 guiding principles of Intuitive Eating. They take a deep dive into the importance of creating a healthy relationship with food, mind, and body. For further reading, check out the book Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch.

Peformance Podcast 50: Programming

October 25, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Brooke, George, and Christian sit down to talk about the future of SOFLETE programming, satisfying the need to succeed, and managing your time and energy effectively.

Peformance Podcast 52: Programming

October 25, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour

Brooke, George, and Christian sit down to talk about the future of SOFLETE programming, satisfying the need to succeed, and managing your time and energy effectively.

Bottom of the Barrel 11: Wherein The Lost Podcast Resurfaces?

October 18, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

We thought this had been lost. Then it was found. It shoulda stayed lost.

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