EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 21 MIN
Your Body Is a Business System | Building Sustainable Performance
from Fixers & Founders · host Forrest Derr and Tony Lilja
In this episode of Fixers & Founders, Tony and Forrest are joined by Kyle Thibodeaux, co-owner of Refine PT & Performance, physical therapist, performance coach, and advocate for sustainable human performance.Kyle works with everyone from collegiate athletes to business operators, helping them recover from injury, improve performance, and build systems that support long-term health. His approach combines rehabilitation, strength training, sleep optimization, and practical habits that help people perform at a higher level without burning themselves out.We explore the relationship between stress and growth, why many high performers misunderstand pain, and the foundational habits that drive long-term performance both inside and outside of business.In this conversation, we explore:Stress Adaptation: Why growth requires the right amount of challenge.Performance vs. Rehab: Understanding the difference between recovery and optimization.The Sleep Advantage: Why sleep may be the most overlooked performance tool available.Small Habits, Big Results: How simple behaviors compound over years and decades.If you're trying to perform at a high level without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your longevity, this conversation is for you.Connect with Kyle Thibodeaux:Email: [email protected]: https://refineptp.comIntro & Outro Music: “Which One Is the Jellyfish?” by Aunt Cynthia’s CabinUsed with permission under a non-exclusive license.Bandcamp: https://auntcynthiascabin.bandcamp.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auntcynthiascabinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/auntcynthiascabinSpotify: http://open.spotify.com/artist/5XoG0H2D0vY58n32W8xI2K
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In this episode of Fixers & Founders, Tony and Forrest are joined by Kyle Thibodeaux, co-owner of Refine PT & Performance, physical therapist, performance coach, and advocate for sustainable human performance.Kyle works with everyone from collegiate athletes to business operators, helping them recover from injury, improve performance, and build systems that support long-term health. His approach combines rehabilitation, strength training, sleep optimization, and practical habits that help people perform at a higher level without burning themselves out.We explore the relationship between stress and growth, why many high performers misunderstand pain, and the foundational habits that drive long-term performance both inside and outside of business.In this conversation, we explore:Stress Adaptation: Why growth requires the right amount of challenge.Performance vs. Rehab: Understanding the difference between recovery and optimization.The Sleep Advantage: Why sleep may be the most overlooked performance tool available.Small Habits, Big Results: How simple behaviors compound over years and decades.If you're trying to perform at a high level without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your longevity, this conversation is for you.Connect with Kyle Thibodeaux:Email: [email protected]: https://refineptp.comIntro & Outro Music: “Which One Is the Jellyfish?” by Aunt Cynthia’s CabinUsed with permission under a non-exclusive license.Bandcamp: https://auntcynthiascabin.bandcamp.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auntcynthiascabinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/auntcynthiascabinSpotify: http://open.spotify.com/artist/5XoG0H2D0vY58n32W8xI2K
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