This is The Line. The show for anyone who wants to reach their full potential.  Every week, Dr Kristen Holmes gives you next level access to athletes, coaches, and experts, and together they solve the hardest problems facing high performers and break them down into actionable steps, tools, and mindsets so that you can step over any line.

Chris Brickley is the go-to trainer for the biggest names in basketball. Starting his career under coaching legends Rick Pitino and Phil Jackson, Chris made bold moves that ultimately set the stage for his breakthrough in the NBA. He’s worked with elite players like LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, and Donovan Mitchell, shaping their training regimens and taking their games to new heights. Now in this exclusive interview with Dr. Kristen Holmes, he take us behind the scenes of: The coaching test he had to pass to join the Knicks How Chris trained NBA stars while homeless Whether he would ever want to coach an NBA team The toughest crossroads he’s faced in his career How NBA superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant stay elite Who Chris is most excited to watch in the 2025-26 NBA Season How he’s grown from an NBA trainer into a global brand What it actually takes to be one of the best player in the world If you're a basketball enthusiast, aspiring coach, or just curious about the world of elite basketball, this episode of the Line is packed with valuable insights and tips from one of the best in the business. Follow us here: www.instagram.com/theline.show   www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Chris Brickley here: www.instagram.com/cbrickley603  www.instagram.com/blackops.basketball  Learn more about his latest Puma release: https://us.puma.com/us/en/pd/all-pro-nitro-2-empire-legacy-by-chris-brickley-mens-basketball-shoes/312311?swatch=01     (00:00) Introduction (02:33) Breaking into the NBA with the New York Knicks (06:09) Gaining Trust with Carmelo Anthony & NBA Stars (09:01) Why Chris Left the Knicks (11:25) From Nike Deal to Homeless (14:07) How Chris Brickley Built His Name (17:09) Behind the Elite BlackOps Sessions & Runs (20:21) Chris Brickley's 300 Drill (23:37) Previewing the 2025-26 NBA Season (27:38) Coaching in the NBA (29:20) How Chris Sharpens His Coaching Skills (31:52) Becoming a Global Brand with Puma (33:35) Bon Charge Ad (34:36) WHOOP Ad (35:37) Chris' College Journey & NBA Dreams (39:22) Starting the Chris Brickley Invitational (42:19) Making the Decision to Transfer to Louisville (44:08) Meeting Coach Rick Pitino for the First Time (47:39) Developing His Own Coaching Style (55:20) How Chris Brickley Analyzes Basketball (01:00:55) What Phil Jackson Taught Chris About Coaching (01:05:19) Caitlin Clark & The Rise of the WNBA (01:07:25) Training Angel Reese and WNBA Stars (01:09:58) What Separates the Greatest NBA Players (01:12:40) Chris’s Bond with Tim Hardaway, Donovan Mitchell & LeBron James (01:14:15) Why LeBron James is the G.O.A.T. (01:16:36) The Controversy of NBA Player Load Management (01:22:13) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation   Sponsored by: Bon Charge - http://BONCHARGE.COM/KRISTEN used code KRISTEN for 15% off WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  SYNC ID:  MB01AI2LZLFPVE7 MB01WJNKZNEU7VH

Senada Greca is a top fitness expert and personal trainer who’s transforming the way women approach fitness and nutrition. From working with Kim Kardashian to overcoming her own personal challenges, Senada shares how strength training and consistency can literally change your body and mind. Whether you're looking to build muscle, improve your nutrition, or simply stay motivated, this episode will inspire you to show up for yourself and make fitness a non-negotiable part of your life.  In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, she reveals: Why women should rethink the value of strength training What it’s actually like to train Kim Kardashian  The most effective way to build muscle How to fit workouts into any busy schedule Why women should ditch diet culture Whether it’s possible to actually reduce belly fat The protein mistake too many women make The best at-home weight lifting exercises If you’re ready to rethink your approach to fitness, commit to your health, and build a better future for yourself, this is the episode you need to watch.  Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Senada here: https://www.instagram.com/senada.greca  https://www.instagram.com/werise  Learn more about the We Rise app: https://www.werise.xyz/     (00:00) Introduction (2:28) Consistency vs Motivation: What Really Matters for Fitness (5:47) How to Fit Exercise Into Your Busy Schedule (9:58) The Secret Behind Kim Kardashian’s Strength (12:14) What It's Like to Train Kim Kardashian (13:33) Senada Greca's Approach to Personal Training (17:47) How to Create an Effective At Home Workout (21:19) The Best Exercises for Maximum Results (23:55) Senada Greca's Daily Fitness and Nutrition Routine (28:59) How to Build Confidence to Start Going to the Gym (32:50) Can You Actually Lose Belly Fat with Exercise? (35:22) Bon Charge Ad (36:26) WHOOP Ad (37:26) Senada's Journey to Strength and Health (43:06) Breaking Destructive Cycles and Creating Lasting Change (46:10) The Connection Between Trauma, Fitness, and Health (49:20) How to Grow Into the Person You Aspire to Be (54:24) Talking with People Who Don't Support Your Goals (59:10) Strength Training for Women and the Fear of Getting Bulky (1:02:24) Where Women Go Wrong with Nutrition (1:07:09) Are Supplements and Creatine Worth It? (1:10:08) How to Control Cravings for Sweet Treats (1:12:38) Senada Greca's Advice to Start Your Fitness Journey (1:15:53) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation Sponsored by: Bon Charge - http://BONCHARGE.COM/KRISTEN use code KRISTEN for 15% off WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  SYNCH ID:  MB01LRATOF7UBKH MB018CZI0BZWHDC MB01GCTQQVI15XO

Calum Nicholas has had an inside look at some of the most historic moments of Formula One. The former technician at Red Bull Racing spent over a decade traveling with the team, experiencing some of F1’s most intense seasons and dramatic championships. Now he’s now an ambassador, author of Life in the Pit Lane, and a leading voice in making motorsport more diverse.  In this gripping conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, he reveals: What it’s like working with Max Verstappen behind the scenes Why F1 pit stops fail and how teams recover The true toll of the 2021 F1 World Championship fight How the 2026 F1 regulations will reshape the grid Red Bull’s strategy for the fastest pit stops in F1 The reality of losing a teammate in Formula One  How to handle pressure and perform when everything is on the line When we’ll see the next female Formula One driver If Cadillac made the right driver picks for 2026 Regardless of whether you’re an F1 fan, anyone will be able to appreciate Calum’s wisdom about  pressure, purpose, and what it really means to perform at your highest level. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Calum Nicholas here: https://www.instagram.com/f1mech  Learn more about his recent book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/life-in-the-pitlane-calum-nicholas/1146330566     (00:00) Introduction (01:31) From F1 Mechanic to Red Bull Ambassador   (08:11) Marussia and Jules Bianchi's Tragic Death   (12:58) Inside the High-Pressure World of Formula One   (17:31) What Happens When a Pit Stop Goes Wrong?   (21:30) Handling Mistakes and Overcoming Failure in F1   (25:40) Functional Fitness: Physical and Mental Training for F1   (31:37) Working with F1 Champion Max Verstappen   (34:23) Winning the 2021 F1 World Championship   (42:39) WHOOP Ad   (43:41) Hot Spring Spas Ad   (44:41) Mental Health Struggles in Elite Motorsports   (50:06) Speaking Up About Diversity in Formula One   (55:57) Current F1 Diversity Efforts and Progress   (58:04) The Barriers That Still Exist in Formula One   (1:08:59) Cadillac Joins the F1 Grid in 2026   (1:12:32) What Fans Should Expect from the 2026 Regulations   (1:17:52) What Teams Will Struggle Under the 2026 Rules   (1:21:33) Calum's Book and His Next Steps   (1:27:11) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation    Sponsored by: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  Hot Spring Spas - https://hotspring.com/kristen  SYNCH ID:  MB01B7AMVAQHGYR MB01WYZHTKQ835G