The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes

Simone Biles’ Coach: The Winning Formula Behind History's Greatest Gymnast

Cécile Canqueteau-Landi is the world-renowned coach behind the greatest gymnast of all time: Simone Biles. A former Olympian herself, Cécile has spent over 40 years inside the intense, high-stakes world of elite gymnastics. After guiding stars like Biles and Jordan Chiles to international success, she’s now leading the University of Georgia’s program into a bold new chapter. In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Cécile pulls back the curtain on what it takes to coach gymnastics at the highest level and how the sport is finally evolving: How Simone Biles conquered the historic Yurchenko Double Pike Vault The hidden challenges of coaching the world’s most decorated gymnast What’s really behind the NCAA gymnastics boom  The exact moment she knew Simone couldn’t compete in Tokyo Why gymnastics coaching had to change and how it finally is The real story behind Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal controversy Why today’s gymnasts are competing longer, stronger, and freer The Olympic legacy that runs deep in Cécile’s own family But this episode isn’t just about gymnastics. It’s a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it takes to set your own bar—and keep raising it. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Cécile and the GymDogs here: https://www.instagram.com/cecilelandi https://www.instagram.com/ugagymnastics  (00:00) Introduction (02:25) Cécile's Career as an Elite Gymnast (04:54) Why Gymnasts Used to Be “Old” at 16 (07:30) Representing France in the 1996 Olympics (10:12) The Sacrifices Cécile Made for Gymnastics (11:43) Leaving France to Pursue a Coaching Dream (14:43) The Unexpected Phone Call to Become Simone Biles' Coach (18:36) The Coaching Approach Simone Needed (20:26) Building Trust With Your Athletes (22:47) How Simone Mastered the Yurchenko Double Pike Vault (26:26) Simone Biles, the 2020 Olympics, and the Twisties (36:16) Behind the Scenes of Simone's 2024 Comeback (42:09) Will Simone Biles Compete in the 2028 Olympics? (42:38) Hot Spring Spas Ad (43:39) Cécile’s Approach for a New Type of Gymnastics Coaching (47:53) The Challenge of Coaching the World's Best Gymnasts (52:33) A New Chapter: Coaching Gymnastics at the University of Georgia (56:09) Balancing Elite and NCAA Gymnasts (58:09) Is the NCAA Extending Gymnasts' Careers? (01:01:15) Jordan Chiles' Bronze Medal Controversy (01:05:19) Will This be Enough to Save Jordan Chiles' Bronze? (01:07:00) WHOOP Ad (01:08:02) Cécile’s Olympic Games Family Legacy (01:15:59) How Athletes Can Step Over Their Own Line (01:19:49) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation Sponsored by: Hot Spring Spas - https://hotspring.com/kristen  WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  SYNC ID: MB01OVDPOG3ZRS2 MB01WAR2DECFCPR MB01UG9IZ6BEZAE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. William Li: Common Nutrition Myths Destroyed by Science! The Reality About What You Should Really Eat

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned doctor, researcher, and bestselling author known for showing how everyday foods can powerfully influence health. His groundbreaking books Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet have transformed how thousands think about nutrition, gut health, and immunity. Now, in this empowering conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, he goes deeper than ever into the simple dietary shifts that can radically upgrade your body. He explains: Why most people are eating more protein than they need Why blueberries can be more effective than supplements The best foods to build a stronger immune system How to eat to reset your gut health Why you shouldn’t overlook when you eat your meals How to eat healthy on a tight budget, without sacrificing nutrition Whether supplements and probiotics are truly worth taking The surprising benefits of dark chocolate This episode is your practical guide to using food to become your best self. Whether you're an athlete, or just trying to feel better in your body, Dr. Li offers the tools to transform your health one meal at a time. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Dr. Li here: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli https://www.youtube.com/c/drwilliamli  For more on his books, look here: https://drwilliamli.com/book-li/ https://drwilliamli.com/etb-diet-book/ (00:00) Introduction   (02:23) Is Food the Key to Prevent Illness and Disease?   (07:37) The Best Foods to Boost Immune Health   (16:28) How Your Diet Can Activate Stem Cells Naturally   (19:37) The Unexpected Health Benefits of Eating Dark Chocolate   (23:42) Top Myths About Inflammation Debunked   (27:41) Why It's Important to Time Your Meals Around Sleep   (31:04) How to Easily Fit Intermittent Fasting Into Your Life   (35:12) WHOOP Ad   (36:15) Rethinking Calories: Do They Matter?   (38:01) Affordable Ways to Eat Healthy and Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods   (42:51) What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?   (45:13) Dr. Li’s Personal Diet: The MediterAsian Approach   (48:56) How to Build Your Own Personalized Eating Plan   (54:03) How Gut Health Impacts Your Whole Body   (56:46) Using Food to Improve Gut Health and Ease Discomfort   (01:00:22) Are Bloating and Gas Normal?   (01:02:22) Bon Charge Ad   (01:03:25) Hot Spring Spas Ad   (01:04:26) Should You Take Supplements and Probiotics?   (01:06:34) The 2 Probiotics Dr. Li Recommends   (01:11:40) A Nutritionist's Take on Protein, Collagen, and Creatine   (01:18:54) Dr. Li's 3 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy New Year   (01:25:09) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation   Sponsored by: Hot Spring Spas - https://hotspring.com/kristen  WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  Bon Charge - http://BONCHARGE.COM/KRISTEN used code KRISTEN for 15% offSYNC ID: MB01DJUISW7LPJY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Rideout: Opioids Controlled My Life for Years Until Running Saved Me!

Ken Rideout is a marathon world champion, winner of the Gobi March, and proud father of four, but he was once struggling with a years-long opioid addiction. In this inspiring episode, he shares his journey through addiction, and how running helped him finally break free from the drugs. Ken shares an unfiltered look at how anyone can turn adversity into purpose and that no matter where you start, you can always fight for a better version of yourself. In this candid conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Ken bares all: How he went from an opioid addict to marathon world champion The ugly truth about the worst of his addiction Why running 10 miles every day became critical to his recovery What motivates him to keep going during extreme endurance events How childhood trauma continues to shape his mindset Why his addiction recovery isn’t the perfect story How he survived a 155-mile ultramarathon in the Gobi Desert The toughest battle he and his family has faced This episode is not just about running or athletics, but how to face life’s hardest battles and emerge stronger on the other side.  Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Ken here: https://www.instagram.com/ken_rideout/  https://x.com/KenRideout_  And learn more about his upcoming book here: https://www.theothersideofhard.com/  (00:00) Intro   (02:33) How Ken's Dysfunctional Childhood Shaped His Life (04:50) Early Lessons in Resilience: Ken's 5am Paper Route (08:04) Ken's First Introduction to Drugs at Framingham State (12:38) Making the Jump from Blue-Collar Boston to New York City (16:19) How Percocet and Prescription Drugs Changed Everything (20:10) When Ken Realized His Addiction Was Spinning Out of Control (22:45) What the Drugs Brought to Ken's Life (26:23) The Battle to Stay Sober and Relapse Struggles (30:01) Ken Rideout’s Breaking Point in His Addiction Journey (34:48) How Running 10 Miles Helped Ken Fight Addiction (38:33) Bon Charge Ad (39:35) The Emotional Toll of Quitting the Kona Ironman (43:18) 'My Addiction Story Isn't the Perfect Recovery Story' (48:26) Onsite Recovery: Finding Purpose Beyond Accomplishments (53:08) How Ken Rideout Completed All World Marathon Majors in 17 Months (56:14) Four Weeks to Prepare for the 155-Mile Gobi March Ultramarathon (01:02:37) Ken’s Grueling Experience Competing in the Gobi March (01:05:24) Running an Ultramarathon in Desert Conditions (01:07:47) The Final Push to Win the Gobi March (01:11:56) Hot Spring Spas Ad (01:12:56) WHOOP Ad (01:13:58) How a Running Coach Unlocked Ken's Potential (01:16:42) How Ken Recovers From Extreme Endurance Events (01:17:31) Why Hyrox is More Than Just a Fitness Challenge (01:19:30) What Anyone Can Learn from Ken’s Story of Resilience (01:23:28) The Hardest Thing Ken Has Faced: His Wife's Cancer Diagnosis (01:28:53) Kristen Breaks Down the conversation Sponsored by: Hot Spring Spas - https://hotspring.com/kristen  WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  Bon Charge - http://BONCHARGE.COM/KRISTEN used code KRISTEN for 15% off SYNC ID: MB01NC960HPBCRN MB01FEOCBQTBTAK MB01X3OY3LVOU0K Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Jordan’s Meditation Coach: The 1 Mental Skill That Made MJ and Kobe Unstoppable

George Mumford is the mindfulness and meditation coach behind some of the greatest athletes in basketball history: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal and so many others. He worked alongside Phil Jackson to build some of the most dominant NBA dynasties in the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.  Now, in this revealing conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, George unpacks how his personal journey gave him the insight to help the most elite basketball players become legends. In this episode, he shares: What addiction taught George about adversity and struggle Why Phil Jackson thought the Chicago Bulls needed mindfulness The unseen dynamics between Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen How elite athletes enter “flow” under extreme pressure What he learned from building championship teams with Phil Jackson The truth about Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant’s relationship The mindset that allowed Kobe to score 81 points in a single game The 4 traits shared by all NBA legends Simple ways anyone can begin their own mindfulness practice This episode is a rare look inside the mental frameworks that powered some of the greatest teams of all time and a guide for anyone to apply those same principles to live a more mindful, better life. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow George here: https://georgemumford.com/ https://www.instagram.com/george.mumford  Learn more about his incredible books here: https://georgemumford.com/books/?kuid=d8cd0d4e-2b78-498f-ac4d-d8e503aa0c91-1765934386&kref=https%3A%2F%2Fgeorgemumford.com%2F (00:00) Intro   (02:08) Growing Up with 12 Siblings  (04:09) Injuries and George's Battle With Drug Addiction (09:54) Overcoming Hurdles in Life and Sports (13:57) From Functioning Addict to Working in the NBA (16:49) How George Introduced Mindfulness to the Chicago Bulls (20:26) Inside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen's Dynamic  (26:39 )The Chicago Bulls Without Michael Jordan (31:33) How Coaches Can Help Their Athletes Get Into Flow (36:04) Michael Jordan Under Pressure: How He Entered Flow (41:16) Shopify Ad (42:21) WHOOP Ad (43:22) Phil Jackson’s Coaching Philosophy for Championship Teams (47:03) Building a New Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty (49:54) The Truth About Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's Relationship (53:00) How Athletes Can Use Mindfulness Like Kobe Bryant (55:43) How Kobe Bryant Scored 81 Points in One Game (57:48) The Traits All NBA Legend Shares (01:01:57) How Anyone Can Get Started With Mindfulness   (01:06:10) Priming Your Mind for a Positive Outlook   (01:08:28) The Importance of a Daily Gratitude Practice (01:12:03) How Anyone Can Step Over Their Own Line (01:18:47) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation Sponsored by: Shopify - http://Shopify.com/Kristen  WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  SYNC ID: MB01QQWQC5US6A3 MB01N6BQNLWMARP MB01VU3CGQHXQQU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lioness Jess Carter: America Shocked Me and The Truth About the Euros Abuse!

Jess Carter is one of the most resilient defenders in women’s football, playing for Chelsea FC Women, the England Lionesses, and now Gotham FC. After making her pro debut at just 16, she rose through the ranks to become a Women’s Euros champion, and continues to dominate at the highest levels of international football. But behind the success lies a deeper story. From navigating racism in front of the world to redefining professionalism in women’s football, Jess  shares the moments that nearly broke her and the choices that helped her rise. In this powerful conversation with Dr Kristen Holmes, she explains: Why she never saw football as just a job The brutal transition from Birmingham to Chelsea’s elite culture How COVID unexpectedly reshaped her fitness and focus Why she decided to transfer to Gotham FC in the NWSL Her experience with racism during the Euros and why she finally spoke up What it’s really like playing with and against her partner Ann-Katrin Berger Why the past year has been the hardest one yet in her career What is means to win on the world’s biggest stages Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a football fan or looking to improve your own athletic performance, Jess Carter shares the practical steps, mindset shifts, and honest insights she’s learned from being a champion.  Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Jess here: https://www.instagram.com/_jesslcarter (00:00) Introduction (02:13) Becoming a Pro Footballer for Birmingham City WFC  (07:26) The Pressure to be a Professional as a Teen (10:51) Making the Jump to Chelsea FC Women (15:24) Breaking Into the Chelsea First Team (18:23) Emma Hayes' Impact on Player Training at  Chelsea  (22:45) Jess Carter's Journey with the England Lionesses (23:31) Winning UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Against Spain (25:54) What Makes Jess Carter's Playing Style Unique (27:22) What Winning Means on the Biggest Stages (29:08) Addressing the Racist Abuse During the Women's Euros (33:45) Jess Carter’s Message to Her Online Abusers (36:28) How Elite Teams Build a Winning Culture (40:12) WHOOP Ad (41:13) Hot Spring Spas Ad (42:13) Jess Carter’s Transfer to Gotham FC and the NWSL   (48:09) Navigating Her Relationship with Teammate Ann-Katrin Berger (54:09) The Differences of  Women’s Football in the UK vs the US  (58:00) How Gotham FC Turned a Tough Season Into a Championship Run   (01:01:25) Gotham's Championship Game vs Washington Spirit (01:06:14) The Lionesses and Mary Earps' Book Controversy   (01:10:18) What's Next for Jess and the English National Team (01:12:14) How Jess Carter Keeps Her Passion for the Game (01:14:26) Advice for Young Athletes and Their Parents (01:18:41) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation Sponsored by: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  Hot Spring Spas - https://hotspring.com/kristen  SYNCH ID:  MB01QWRMKTFIM7I MB01YLGEGDJDX9U MB01BSWKEJRM5TZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices