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Colin Schoen: Why Good Trainers Still Fail | The Kids Table Podcast Ep. 30

Trainer and IFBB Pro Colin Schoen sits down at The Kids Table this week for a conversation about what it really takes to build a career in fitness that lasts. From his early days working in physical therapy and grinding through slow seasons as a young trainer to eventually building a loyal client base and earning his pro card, Colin opens up about the reality behind a profession that looks a lot easier from the outside. Along the way the crew dives into the business of personal training, why most trainers burn out early, and the difference between simply writing programs and actually coaching people. They get into mentorship, communication, reading personalities, client retention, and why understanding human behavior matters just as much as understanding sets and reps. Gunnar and Jen reflect on their own paths through the industry while swapping stories about gym culture, equipment obsessions, machine debates, and the moments that shaped how they coach today. It’s equal parts fitness industry masterclass, coaching philosophy deep dive, and classic Kids Table chaos. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the show! TRAINHEROIC: Trusted by top coaches since 2012. Plans start at just $10/month– And you get your first 14 days free. Head to trainheroic.com/thekidstable to start your free trial now.  LETS GET SOCIAL: Collin Schoen Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/bigschoen_coaching/) TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@bigschoen_coaching) Website - (https://bigschoencoaching.com/) YouTube - (https://www.youtube.com/@Bigschoencoaching) About Collin Schoen: Collin Schoen is a certified strength and conditioning coach and Pro Natural Bodybuilder. Specializing in bodybuilding and athletic development, he has a wealth of experience in helping clients achieve their fitness goals, whether it's building muscle, improving performance, or just feeling better in their own skin. With a focus on individualized programming, nutrition, and recovery, his coaching style is tailored to the specific needs of each client. He has successfully trained competitors to qualify for national level competitions and is also a nationally qualified bodybuilder himself. He is committed to helping clients reach their full potential, both in and out of the gym. Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – (‪@TheCastCollective‬) Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective)

Season Johnson: Growth, Pressure, and Thriving Through Cancer | The Kids Table Podcast Ep. 29

Season Johnson pulls up a chair at The Kids Table this week for a conversation that hits home for Gunnar and brings you inside a world most people never see. Working closely with children battling cancer, Season shares what her day-to-day actually looks like, from building trust with kids and families to showing up in moments that carry real weight. It’s not just about care, it’s about presence, consistency, and being someone people can lean on when everything feels uncertain. Along the way the crew gets into the emotional reality of the work, how you learn to communicate with both kids and parents in high-stakes situations, and what it takes to stay grounded while carrying stories that don’t just stay at the hospital. Season also shares her experience caring for Gunnar’s daughter, Monroe, offering a deeply personal look at what that relationship meant on both sides of it and how moments like that shape the way she shows up in her work. She opens up about the lessons these kids have taught her, the perspective that comes from being around that kind of strength, and how it’s changed the way she approaches life outside of work. It’s honest, human, and full of the kind of perspective that sticks with you long after the conversation ends.  Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the show!  TRAINHEROIC: Trusted by top coaches since 2012. Plans start at just $10/month– And you get your first 14 days free. Head to trainheroic.com/thekidstable to start your free trial now.  LETS GET SOCIAL: Season Johnson: Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/seasonjohnson/) Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/seasonmjohnson/)  Website - (https://seasonjohnson.com/)  About Season Johnson: Over a decade ago, our family walked through 3.5 years of childhood cancer, and what began as one mother desperately searching for answers has grown into something I never could have dreamed. Today, I have the profound honor of supporting thousands of children and families around the world navigating cancer with the same integrative roadmap that changed our son's story. It is not lost on me for a single day, what a privilege that is. But before any of that I was just a girl who married her hot husband. Twenty-two years later, I'm still convinced I got the better end of that deal. Together we've built a life that has always found itself near something wild and beautiful, whether that's mountains or the ocean. We've called Mexico home, navigated life in a second language (my Spanish is enthusiastically broken, bless everyone who's had to listen), and landed where we are now, soaking up the sunshine of San Diego. We have two teenagers who keep us humble and laughing. Our daughter Selah, whom we had the honor and privilege of adopting at birth, is one of the greatest gifts our family has ever received. Her little brother Kicker rounds out our crew and keeps things wonderfully loud, and we celebrate his healing daily. Our home is full, full of faith, full of yummy healing food, an overly crowded supplement & remedy drawer and full of people we love deeply. This life, every hard and beautiful chapter of it, is what shapes how I show up for every family I work with. I'm not just a practitioner handing you a protocol. I'm a mom who has walked the hardest road and come out the other side with a map. And I want to hand it to you. Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – (‪https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective) Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective)

Graham Barham: Whiskey, Workouts, and Why He’s Not Wearing Out! | The Kids Table Podcast Ep. 28

Graham Barham pulls up a chair at The Kids Table this week for a conversation that moves from small-town Louisiana to sold-out stages, with a whole lot of real life in between. Graham shares how his career has taken off in Nashville, what it actually looks like behind the scenes of songwriting and touring, and how he’s learning to balance the chaos of the lifestyle with the discipline it takes to keep showing up. From early days figuring it out to navigating success in real time, he brings an honest look at what this phase of life really feels like. Along the way the crew gets into everything from drinking culture and creativity to fitness, performance, and the tension between knowing better and still doing it anyway. There are stories about life on the road, lessons from mentors, and a lot of self-awareness about what it means to grow without losing the edge that got you there in the first place. It’s funny, unfiltered, and full of the kind of perspective that only comes from being right in the middle of it Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the show!  TRAINHEROIC: Trusted by top coaches since 2012. Plans start at just $10/month– And you get your first 14 days free. Head to trainheroic.com/thekidstable to start your free trial now.  Graham Barham: Instagram - (https://www.instagram.com/grahambarham/) Tiktok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@grahambarham) Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/grahambarhamusic/) Youtube - (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpe_hp0mJoXDKqMDrAqzIQ) Website - (https://www.grahambarham.com/) About Graham Barham: Graham Barham is a Louisiana native turned Nashville-based country artist who’s quickly building a name for himself with a mix of raw honesty, Southern grit, and a sound that blends country roots with a modern edge. Raised in a small town where music, sports, and long nights with friends all collided, Graham’s storytelling pulls straight from real life. It’s equal parts hard work, bad decisions, and figuring things out as you go. After making the move to Nashville, he leaned fully into songwriting and performing, cutting his teeth in writers’ rooms and on stages across the city. His music reflects where he’s at in real time. Not polished to perfection, but honest, self-aware, and unafraid to show both the discipline it takes to chase something and the chaos that comes with it. With a growing fanbase and momentum behind him, Graham represents a new wave of country artists who aren’t trying to fit a mold. They’re just telling the truth as they live it. Get Your Tickets To See Graham! APR 21 Grand Ole Opry House Nashville, TN [https://www.axs.com/events/1073206/grand-ole-opry-opry-100-tickets?cid=usaffbandsintown&aff=usaffbandsintown] APR 24 Vidalia Onion Festival 2026 Vidalia, GA [https://vidaliaonionfestival.com/tickets/] MAY 1 Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Porthsmouth, VA [https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/58210437/graham-barham-portsmouth-rivers-casino-portsmouth-event-center?clickref=1100lCftTTK6] MAY 2 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival 2026 Winchester, VA [https://www.thebloom.com/events] MAY 16 Mandalay Beach Las Vegas, NV [https://www.axs.com/events/1335675/acm-next-wave-countrys-beach-bash-tickets?cid=usaffbandsintown&aff=usaffbandsintown] JUN 13 Rock The South 2026 Decatur, AL [https://www.rockthesouth.com/tickets/] JUN 19 Tailgate N' Tallboys 2026 Bloomington, IL [https://tailgatentallboys.com/#tickets] JUN 26 Greeley Stampede 2026 Greeley, CO [https://officialgreeleystampedetickets.evenue.net/] JUL 17 Country Jam USA 2026 Eau Claire, WI [https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/68x2gy3kjg] JUL 25 Union County Fairgrounds Marysville OH [https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/rt4live/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ=] AUG 14 Boots On The Bend 2026 South Bend, IN [https://www.ticketmaster.com/boots-on-the-bend-friday-admission-south-bend-indiana-08-14-2026/event/0500647BBBE5A3F0?utm_medium=affiliate&irgwc=1&afsrc=1&clickid=yJlzhWzYrxyZTbIxYIxG82yLUku3brztLUCv3U0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_219208&impradid=219208&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat219208&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_219208&utm_source=219208-Bandsintown&impradname=Bandsintown&ircid=4272] Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – (‪https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective) [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective] Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective) [https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective)] TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective])

Ivey Childers: Creativity, Risk, and Starting Over | The Kids Table Podcast Ep. 27

Ivey Childers sits down at The Kids Table this week for a conversation that moves from building a custom cake business in Nashville to launching her own tequila brand. Ivey shares how her journey started with curiosity in the kitchen, teaching herself how to bake through trial and error, and how that same instinct led her into a completely new industry years later. From early days testing recipes at work to scaling a business she eventually sold, her path is anything but traditional. Along the way the crew talks about creativity, risk, and what it looks like to trust your instincts when there’s no clear blueprint. From balancing artistry with business operations to chasing that feeling of building something from scratch, this episode captures the mindset behind starting over and staying connected to what you actually enjoy doing. It’s thoughtful, honest, and full of the kind of perspective that comes from figuring things out as you go. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the show! TRAINHEROIC: Trusted by top coaches since 2012. Plans start at just $10/month– And you get your first 14 days free. Head to trainheroic.com/thekidstable to start your free trial now. Ivey Childers: Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/iveychilders/) Website - (https://drinksouthbound.com/) About Ivey Childers: Ivey Childers is both a spirited Entrepreneur and esteemed Recipe Developer. Creator of the viral IveyCake, a Nashville-based bakery founded in 2007, Ivey quickly gained impressive media attention and rallying support from the biggest names in Music with over 40 made-from-scratch cake flavor combinations. In addition to features on GAC and Today in Nashville, Ivey has made multiple appearances on The Food Network, and has been featured in several global publications including People Magazine due to her impressive celebrity cake designs. From Carrie Underwood’s Wedding Cake to Katy Perry’s Birthday Cake on American Idol, Ivey quickly became a trusted name for industry legends and for Music Industry celebrations like CMT Awards, CMA Fest and the Grand Ole Opry. Acquired in 2019, the IveyCake legacy continues on as one of Nashville’s favorite sweet spots. Ivey’s journey from cupcakes to cocktails was a natural progression. Bringing her recipe development skills home after long days at the bakery, Ivey created tequila-based cocktails to unwind and entertain. After 15 years of searching for the “perfect sipper and mixer”, Ivey took the journey Southbound to Jalisco, Mexico, where she worked extensively with a Master Distiller to find that unique, premium tequila to mix, sip, and savor. Thus, Southbound was born, beginning a new chapter in the Entrepreneur’s career. As Co-founder & CEO of Southbound, Ivey’s mission is to make the consumer tequila choice smoother in an overwhelming market; inviting beginners & tequila enthusiasts alike to Take the Journey Southbound and Rediscover Tequila with a premium, all-occasion spirit anyone can enjoy. Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – (‪@TheCastCollective‬) Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective)

Robbie Kroger: Conservation Through Hunting & Opening Minds | The Kids Table Podcast Ep. 26

Robbie Kroger pulls up a chair at The Kids Table this week and quickly turns a conversation about a controversial hunting photo into something much bigger. He shares how he found his way into wildlife conservation, why he’s focused on changing the narrative around hunting, and what people often miss when they react to what they see online. From crocodiles and conservation funding to the role hunters actually play in protecting wildlife, Robbie brings context to a topic that usually gets reduced to headlines. Along the way the crew leans into the gray area, talking through emotional reactions, conflicting beliefs, and how hard it can be to hold two ideas at once. There are stories from the field, moments of real perspective shifts, and a deeper look at what it takes to build something with purpose in a space that invites constant pushback. It’s honest, layered, and exactly the kind of conversation that makes you think a little differently walking away. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the show! YETI: Whether it’s a post-hunt toast or you just landed another in the boat, go bottoms up with the YETI Shot Glasses. Designed to stack and pack in a portable carrying container, four shot glasses are ready to deploy anytime you need to knock one back. TRAINHEROIC: Trusted by top coaches since 2012. Plans start at just $10/month– And you get your first 14 days free. Head to trainheroic.com/thekidstable to start your free trial now. Robbie Kroger: Facebook - (https://www.facebook.com/robbie.kroger/) Dr. Robbie Kroger, is the executive director and founder of The Origins Foundation, an organization that is conveying the truth around sustainable use of wildlife all over the world. In today's age it's difficult to understand what is right and what is wrong when it comes to wildlife conservation. Who are the good people, who are the bad people? Robbie, is originally from South Africa, has a deep knowledge of conservation systems and wants the best for wildlife at the end of the day. Some may think controversially he promotes hunting as a mechanism for that conservation work - but you will hear directly from him that hunting is not the be all and end all of wildlife conservation - it works very well in certain places, doesn’t work at all in others. Robbie specifically talks to us today about their historic Cheetah Relocation work. Cheetahs are one of the most endangered carnivores in Southern Africa and as such are constantly looking for habitats to expand into. Robbie and his team in Mozambique found an area and they moved 17 cheetahs into that area, the single largest relocation in history. If you listen to this podcast and want to help feel free to reach out to Robbie at info@theoriginsfoundation.org - they are also always looking for funds to continue their amazing cheetah work and you can donate through this link: (https://give.theoriginsfoundation.org/campaign/707182/donate) Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – (‪@TheCastCollective‬) Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective)