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In this episode of The Conscious Athlete, Olympian and Pro Football Player Akeem Haynes talks about how he goes about keeping hope alive in the darkest of times in his life. Akeem has been through a lot in his own life and he uses every ounce of it to inspire and help others to grow and be better.  To Get in Touch with Akeem Follow him on Twitter Follow him on Instagram Visit his website Buy his books here   More Resources: If you want to improve as an athlete visit Athletic Courage If you have an athletic injury question download Kho from the App [...]

Tynelle has transitioned beautifully from an NCAA athlete to getting her MBA and jumping into the workforce. She has some great insight on mental health due to life experiences. In this episode, we get real on the topic of mental health. It is not a fun topic to bring up, but it is one that we all must face the realities of because the statistics do not lie.  It is NOT just a sports problem, but I think athlete are under more pressure because they have been “tough” their whole lives. It is hard to put your entire life into one thing and then see it end before you are ready to let it go. When athlete are retiring and moving on to another sport, we need to do much more to help them succeed mentally as well. They may have a job, but it does not mean their mind has left the athlete world.    How to Connect With Tynelle: Twitter

In this episode of “The Conscious Athlete” Ian Warner and Justin Warner of Athletic Courage and Kho Labs talk about getting the most out of our high school athlete days. Ian and Justin both went to high school together in Toronto, and both played on the same football team. They reflect on some of the mistakes they made, and mistakes they see others currently making.  This episode is a great listen for any high school athlete, coach or parent wanting to get the most of those years. High school plays a huge role in where you will be in life in years to come. We want to make sure that athletes are making smart choices that will benefit their life for years to come.  Justin Burns is a former football player, strength coach, head of growth hacking at Kho, and Writer for Athletic Courage. Justin and Ian went to high school together at Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ontario.   Resources

Meghan Lukan is an Iowa State University Alumni living in Southern California. She runs her own business by the name of Lukan Fit. In this episode, she talks about how she moved from Iowa to California to chase her dream. She also talks about how she paid off $27,000 of debt in 6 months, and so much more! If you are looking to be all in for your dreams, this is the interview for you. In this episode, Meghan and Ian get into an in-depth discussion about the education system and the things that could be better. They go through some different ideas of classes they wish were taught in schools as well.    Connect With Meghan Lukan Lukan Fitness Website Instagram Twitter Facebook   More Resources

In this episode of “The Conscious Athlete”  S&C coach Tony Risling talks about talent and how to give your all even if you are not the most talented. Tony is based in Ottawa, Ontario and has been good friends with host Ian Warner since they ran against each other in high school.  Tony now trains with elite athletes at the professional and collegiate levels. He is an AVID reader and is always working to improve himself and his craft. You’re going to enjoy this podcast and many of the future podcasts coming up.  Get In Touch with Tony Facebook Instagram Twitter Website   More Resources For Athletes 

Justyn Warner is a 2012 Olympic track athlete, TCU alumni, and avid creative. After recently retiring from track and field he has turned his attention to his creative side. He is a self-taught, graphic designer, photographer, videographer, and fine art.  In this episode, Justyn speaks about the journey for a creative. It is a tough one because schools often tell us that art is not that important. Its hard to find your way when there are no footprints in the snow to follow. Justyn also speaks a bit about the transition from being an Olympian to finding your way out of sports. To Stay in Touch With Justyn: Follow him on Instagram Follow him on Twitter Like his Facebook Page    

Life is hard, and it can be tough when you are just not where you thought you would be. You often have benchmarks of what your life will look like at a certain age. With social media, the comparisons to others just make you feel worse about yourself.   Justin Burns is a former football player, strength coach, head of growth hacking at Kho, and Writer for Athletic Courage. Justin and Ian went to high school together at Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ontario.    Resources Athletic Courage Need Help With Injuries?

There is no way around it, Vinh is the man! He is a former NCAA jumper that currently resides in Toronto. He is currently building an empire of people inspired to stay fit and take care of their bodies. His business VLFIT is one to watch for in the future. How to Connect With Vinh Instagram YouTube   Athlete Resources:  Athletic Courage on Persistence If You Have an Injury Question

Tynelle has transitioned beautifully from an NCAA athlete to getting her MBA and jumping into the workforce. She has some great insight on figuring out what you want from life and not stopping until you get it or make it happen.    How to Connect With Tynelle: Twitter LinkedIn   Athlete Resources:  Athletic Courage If You Have an Injury Question

Meghan Lukan is an Iowa State University Alumni living in Southern California. She runs her own business by the name of Lukan Fit. In this episode, she talks about how she moved from Iowa to California to chase her dream. She also talks about how she paid off $27,000 of debt in 6 months, and so much more!    Connect With Meghan Lukan Lukan Fitness Website Instagram Twitter Facebook   More Resources AthleticCourage.com Have an Injury Question? Download Kho   

You always want to have 5 bars on your cell phone for the best reception. Akeem knows the keys to living the 5 bar life and how you need it in order to pursue excellence.    If you want to improve as an athlete visit Athletic Courage If you have an athletic injury question download Kho from the App Store   To Get in Touch with Akeem Follow him on Twitter Follow him on Instagram Visit his website Buy his books here  

On today’s podcast, Justin and Ian cover a wide array of topics from violence and our love of it, all the way to social media influencers having a profound effect on the mentality of our youth.    Remember to download the Kho Labs App for all your injury questions!   Check out Athletic Courage for all your training, injury prevention, and courage content!   If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to us! Justin: justinb@kholabs.com Ian: ianw@kholabs.com  

On today’s episode, Justin and Ian discuss sacrifice, more importantly, they discuss the importance of not worrying about the reward you may or may not get from sacrificing your time or effort. If you are an athlete, you should be concerned about the amount of energy your putting into making sure that the journey you are going through now is the best it possibly can be!   Please Get In Contact With Us! Ianw@kholabs.com Justinb@kholabs.com   Download The App!

On today’s podcast, Justin and Ian dive back into Tribal Leadership. They discuss stages 3,4 and 5. They talk about how to get the most out of each stage as well as what it takes to get into the next stage. It is important to know you have to go through each stage in order to progress to the next one. You are not allowed to pump the line!    Please Get In Contact With Us! Ianw@kholabs.com Justinb@kholabs.com   Download The App!

On today’s episode, Justin and Ian discuss a book called Tribal Leadership. They break down the first two stages of tribal leadership and how you as an aspiring leader can take those principles and apply them to how you manage and deal with your team on a daily basis.   Please Get In Contact With Us! Ianw@kholabs.com Justinb@kholabs.com   Download The App! Check Out The Bl

On today’s episode. Ian and Justin discuss the rising cost of sports compared to the level and quality of coaching. THey talk about how they managed to play sports when they were growing up and how the used a little bit of resourcefulness to get the most out of their experiences as athletes.  Please Get In Contact With Us! Ianw@kholabs.com Justinb@kholabs.com   Download The App! Check Out The Blog!

On today’s podcast, Justin and Ian discuss some of the preventative measures you should be taking to take care of your knees. They both have had the fortune of having good knees during their athletic careers. They can not speak for what it is like to come back from a knee injury but they can tell you about the benefits of really getting good at preventing injury. Taking the time to do prehab movements before a knee injury sidelines you. Please get a hold of us! We want to hear from you. Ianw@kholabs.com JustinB@kholabs.com

On today’s episode, Ian and Justin discuss one of their favorite books. Legacy by James Kerr. It goes through some of the key intangibles that the all blacks have. How they use them to be so successful. Justin and Ian talk about how you can use these lessons in your own life and get on the road to progress!   Please Lets Us Know How We’re Doing! Ian: Ianw@kholab.com Justin: justinb@kholabs.com

Today Ian and Justin discuss politics in sport. Why people are not out to take from you and even if they are you have no control over it. It is up to you as an athlete to take control of your athletic career. Do the things in your control and forget everything else. You can only be the best you can be without worrying about someone taking shots at you from a political standpoint. Be the best athlete you can be and ask what you can do to be better. Simple. Don’t Complain… TRAIN! Please Contact Us! Ian: Ianw@kholabs.com Justin: Justinb@kholabs.com  

On today’s episode, Justin and Ian talk about prominent hand injuries and how Justin has had his fair share of problems with his hands as an offensive lineman. He talks about how he overcame the injuries and how improving your overall hand health and grip strength could be the factor that brings you to the next level!   Contact us! Ian: ianw@kholabs.com Justin: justinb@kholabs.com