To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.
― Buddha
― Buddha
WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOU
Chris Hostetler He/Him,
founder Do Not Die Young
CPT, C-MMT, CHHC, Fitness Nutrition Specialist
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Surviving a gunshot to my spine at the age of 5 that nearly killed me, I was left permanently disabled.
This trauma lead to alcohol, drug addiction and misery for many years of my life.
Luckily, I was able to get (and stay) sober after my daughter was born, in 2013.
Through sobriety, lifestyle changes and deep, personal work, I have come
out the other side a strong, balanced,healthy man and father. My own self-evolution
through nutrition, lifestyle, mental and physical wellness has had
a profound, lasting impact on my continued recovery. I have been graced with
an intrinsic desire to support, inspire, to fight for others; to be of service
to the world, especially to those walking the path of recovery.
Chris Hostetler He/Him,
founder Do Not Die Young
CPT, C-MMT, CHHC, Fitness Nutrition Specialist
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Surviving a gunshot to my spine at the age of 5 that nearly killed me, I was left permanently disabled.
This trauma lead to alcohol, drug addiction and misery for many years of my life.
Luckily, I was able to get (and stay) sober after my daughter was born, in 2013.
Through sobriety, lifestyle changes and deep, personal work, I have come
out the other side a strong, balanced,healthy man and father. My own self-evolution
through nutrition, lifestyle, mental and physical wellness has had
a profound, lasting impact on my continued recovery. I have been graced with
an intrinsic desire to support, inspire, to fight for others; to be of service
to the world, especially to those walking the path of recovery.
Jess Bernal They/Them, MA, LMFT
Masters of Arts in Counseling
Psychology, licensed marriage and family
therapist through the governing board of
California Board of Behavioral Science
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Jess is a former division one college athlete and has over 10 years of clinical experience
focusing on trauma exposure, neuropsychology, and behavioral modification. Through sobriety,
fitness, and of course surfing, Jess practices mind and body balance daily.
With behavioral and wellness coaching, Jess can support you in identifying and changing
the thought patterns and behaviors that are preventing you from reaching your goals.
Michael Anderson He/Him, CSCS
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Mike has been in the training business for 12 years and has worked with, literally,
every type of client imaginable: Olympians, high school athletes, weight loss clients,
a Miss USA contestant, clients as young as 8 and an 88 year old Holocaust survivor.
He sees strength training as a solution to many things and believes
that every single person can benefit from it on some level.
A native of Boston (Go Celts! Go Pats!), Mike currently lives in San Diego
(by way of Cleveland) with his beautiful wife Kelsi and precious baby girl, Mila.
I admire your journey, progress and success. This, though, is focused on the past year as my coach, teacher, support system and motivator. My wife and I were just talking about your style and how it relates to styles we've experienced. We agreed yours is most effective for people like us. I feel your coaching and this program walks that delicate line of holding me accountable with pushing. It lends to a more sustainable effort on my part. That's the key in my opinion. Creating a sustainable, educated and effective lifestyle. I know what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. I know how to do it. The program and your style lends to my ownership in the process as every step is personalized to fit my individual needs and goals. I was aiming for "invisible" results like increased energy, centeredness, improved mood while feeling more fit and confident about my diet. All boxes checked.
Thank you for checking in with me regularly and knowing when to let me go.
Thank you for staying patient.
Thank you for asking ME questions and using MY input to dictate where you took me. You have a gift with this. It's not common to be able to read and react to people in this context as well as you do.
Thank you for holding me accountable and giving me the necessary push.
Thank you for teaching me the reasons and science behind your suggestions and goals for me.
Thanks for "getting it" as you would say when it came to my challenges. You allowed a freedom and comfort with being honest and admitting when I slipped.
Thanks for being respectful of my spiritual journey and providing excellent ideas and anecdotes to reflect on and process.
Thanks for a year of getting better.....mind, body, soul.
You're one of the great people I know. I've always admired your spirit and heart and talent. I am impressed with what you've done with your life, how you've grown. You the man.
- John Huey
Columbus, Ohio