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.
Episodes
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
This week we welcome, Patrick McKeown. Patrick is a world-renowned author and breathing practitioner. In this episode, Patrick describes the importance of nasal breathing, and how to improve aerobic capacity through breathing practices. He breaks down the "BOLT" score to be able to measure your carbon dioxide tolerance, and how to use breath for focus and concentration.
Patrick's Oxygen Advantage website here.
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Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
This week we welcome, Matt Martin. Matt is currently a winger for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. He has been described as both an enforcer and a grinder while being one of the best guys in the locker room. A veteran of over 725 NHL games - In this episode, Matt describes his evolution as a player, from being a walk-on in Junior to being drafted in the second year of eligibility in a late-round, and how he redefined himself to flourish for so long in that bottom-six role. We also discuss the importance of having a support system when you face adversity in your career, as well as, the power that family provides in leaving hockey life at the door.
Matt's Instagram here. Twitter here.
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Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
In this new short series called "Mini-Sticks", we highlight and reflect on some of our favorite moments of the life of our podcast so far. This week we hear from Robin Sharma. Robin's ability to lead and teach others how to lead is beautifully demonstrated in all of his prepared speeches, and published books. He champions devoted focus in a world of great distraction. He teaches the powers of rest in a world chronically overworked. He Walks the Walk in a world where on social media it's so easy to talk the talk. In this episode, we highlight together how to live life on purpose, the power of community, how no one wants average, and making the world a better place.
Robin's Website here.
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Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
In this new short series called "mini-sticks", we highlight and reflect on some of our favorite moments of the life of our podcast so far. This week we hear from Karissa Kouchis. From being my neighbor from down the block in Orland Park, to becoming a national speaker for Tony Robbins. Her inner fire, ability to self-start, and desire to balance her high performance with an appreciation for the process is contagious. In this episode, we highlight together with the concept of standards, how true leaders just start, and how to have a legacy mindset.
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Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Josh Pauls is an ice sled hockey player and Captain of the U.S. National Team. He was born without tibia bones and had both legs amputated at 10 months old. At age 17, he was the youngest member of the gold medal-winning squad at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. He went on to make his second Paralympic team, winning gold in Sochi. In this episode, we discuss his journey in sled hockey, finding consistency, being the hero in your own story, how perspective is reality, and negative self-talk.
Josh’s Website here. Instagram here. Twitter here.
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Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Geoffrey Woo is an Entrepreneur and Investor. He is the host of the H.V.M.N. Podcast and features conversations with world champion athletes, leading scientists, and interesting people at the top of their field. In this episode, we discuss all things human optimization. Such as metabolic flexibility, stress, physical hormesis, nutrition optimization, and while sharing stories in a life of entrepreneurship and perspective on the bounty of modern-day life.
Geoff’s Instagram here.
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Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
In this episode, we welcome Steve “Dangle” Glynn. Steve is a bonafide professional sports fan, turned sports analyst, and author. Dangle began his career posting hockey-related content on the internet and the attention of fellow fans of the Maple Leafs soon followed, years later he finds himself in sports media. In this episode we discuss his journey over the past 13 years of creating content, the struggles and the victories, and how pursuing a passion for hockey led him through an unconventional path to his dream job - working in hockey.
Steve’s Instagram here.
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Steve’s Youtube Page here.
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Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
While chasing his NHL dream Ben sustained a serious head injury that almost took his life. After the injury, Ben pushed the envelope training for two years. Defying the odds he returned to continue chasing his NHL dream as Captain of the Kitchener Rangers. After a stint in professional hockey, Ben decided to chase something new, something bigger than hockey, something he calls Heroic Minds. Today, Ben is the host of the Heroic Minds Podcast, a Motivational Speaker, a Behavioural Health and Performance Consultant, and Founder of Heroic Apparel.
You can find Ben here.
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Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
In this episode, we welcome Kyle Palmeri.
Kyle Palmieri is an American professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. He was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, by Anaheim in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
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Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
In this episode, we welcome, Blake Bolden.
Blake Bolden is an American women's ice hockey player. She became the first African-American player to compete in the National Women's Hockey League. In February 2020, Blake became the first black female pro scout for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL and the second-ever female pro scout in the NHL.
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