Today, I am bring back one of my favourite humans, Mathieu Dore. Mat and I met on IG about two years ago when we realized how many common interests we shared. We now work together in a coach/athlete training capacity and have also become very close friends.

Mat was a guest on my show last summer, and I am bringing him back today to continue to share his ideas on maintaining health and fitness. We talk about what means to have fitness goals, how to find motivation and how body image impacts our day to day lives.

After a tragic ski accident in 2013, Mike Shaw was paralyzed from the neck down. Mike is a dear friend of mine from the freestyle skiing community. Today, he is a coach, public speaker and mentor. His story has touched me and thousands of others and left an immeasurable impact. This podcast is a remarkable recount of his recovery both physically and emotionally from this catastrophic injury.

It has been documented on Red Bull TV, NBC, CTV, Global TV, and YouTube. His TEDx talk has reached thousands of people and continues to help those suffering through challenging times. I am incredibly and deeply honoured to not only know him personally, but to be able to share his messages here today.

One small note before we get started, some of the audio content in this podcast maybe sensitive for some listeners to hear. This story begins with life changing trauma, but ultimately Mike delivers a powerful message to help us face, overcome, and move beyond challenges and adversity with gratitude and joy in life.

Ok guys, I am doing it again… I’m sharing my vulnerability and some of the physical struggles I have endured over the past 5 years and how 2018 was the tipping point for me. In The Come Back-Part 2, I am diving deeper behind the scenes of the physical reality I’ve faced—over-working, not paying attention, listening to my gut feelings AND what normal feels like in my body.

I share how I recognized there was a problem, persisted until I found a solution, and how I have changed my life completely by healing myself through the practice of Ayurveda.

If you are curious, LISTEN NOW! This episode is packed with ah ha moments, and may give you a new perspective on self-care, self-love and self-healing.

I’m BACK! And boy do I have some juicy stories to tell you over the coming months! I can hardly believe it has been 6 months since I have been on the mic sharing my secrets to life with all of you, and this episode explains WHY!

Today I explain how I was lying to myself in order to save face, how I burnt myself out and why I started to question my beliefs YET AGAIN!

TRUST ME, there is something in here for EVERYONE—no matter how old you are, what your job is, whether you are the happiest person in the world or not. My goal for this episode is to show some serious vulnerability and to share with you the realization that I am not what I thought I was. I talk about my humbling experience with SLOWING DOWN (and what that meant for me).

There is always a lesson to every story, and in this one I explain how I figured it all out and got myself back into the healthy flow of life.

Curious about online dating? Well, my online dating experience isn’t what you think… Whether you have never tried it and or are a seasoned vet, this episode is for you. Over the past 10 years, I have dabbled in the world of online dating, and the results have been something out of a blockbuster movie. The world is changing, as are the ways in which we interact and meet each other. Dating is daunting for me, and in this episode I share some of the hilarious stories about different conversations, dates and sexual encounters I’ve experiened on my quest to find the perfect man.

This episode is slightly different from the others, as it is intended to be a little more light and fluffy with some smaller life lessons intertwined within the messaging. It is also the LAST episode that I will be producing for the summer. I am taking a 2 month break to enjoy the summer weather and free up some time to work on new passion projects! I hope you enjoy this episode, I will see you back in September!

Please support this podcast. I need your support. You can do this by making a monthly donation to my Patreon account accessed through the link in my bio on Instagram or by clicking HERE. Even $1/month goes a long way. You can also show your support by subscribing and rating this podcast. Thank you.

When I take pause and sit in silence, one word keeps coming to the surface of my mind—attachment. So when I decided to explore this word further, I realized I have made attachments to some beliefs, ideas and experiences that are affecting my well being.

In this episode, I explain what attachments are and use my own real life, personal examples to illustrate what I have recognized. I also determine the degree of attachment and how to alter this situation in order to gain personal freedom.

Today the podcast is with my spiritual healer Adele Stratton, founder and owner of Phoenix Rising Healing Centre here in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. This is a continuation of our relationships 101 podcast (which aired several months ago), and we further explore how our belief systems are created by our parents (and/or guardians).

In this episode I share my vulnerability regarding my relationship with my father—in other words my daddy issues, and how what I have learned growing up has shaped the foundations of all my relationships with peers, friends, and romantic interests. We break down why my beliefs have developed and how to break the pattern in order to enhance the most important relationship of all—the one with myself.

Connect with Adele on IG @phoenixrisinghc, on Facebook @PhoenixRisingHealingCentre or visit her website www.phoenixrisinghealingcentre.com

Please support this podcast. I need your support. You can do this by making a monthly donation to my Patreon account accessed through the link in my bio on Instagram or by clicking HERE. Even $1/month goes a long way. You can also show your support by subscribing and rating this podcast. Thank you.

I have been feeling “OFF” over the past several months. I have been venting, crabby and struggling with day to day stuff that I normally LOVE. It wasn’t until this past week that I was able to snap out of this FUNK, and shift back into a higher vibration of thinking, self awareness and mindfullness.

In this episode, I will share the 3 unique experiences that helped me shift and “snap out” of the difficult mental pattern I was in. It is in our nature to behave as though difficult situations should never happen to us. We all suffer darker moments at some point in our lives. They are temporary though and we can overcome them and move into what I like to call a higher vibration.

It all begins and ends within the mind, how we identify with the voice in our head and how we let the inner dialogue control our emotions and behaviours.

Please support this podcast. I need your support. You can do this by making a monthly donation to my Patreon account accessed through the link in my bio on Instagram or by clicking HERE. Even $1/month goes a long way. You can also show your support by subscribing and rating this podcast. Thank you.

Has your life ever felt like a giant roller coaster of emotion and adversity? How do you stay motivated and passionate about self care and keep a healthy balance in those difficult times?

My guest, Mathieu Dore, is an elite long distance Ultra-runner, marathon runner, personal trainer, and my Personal Run Coach.  Since we met in September 2017, Matt has been instrumental in assisting me with my athletic goals, and lifestyle challenges. He helps me find balance, and encourages me through “real talk” conversations.

His life has flipped upside-down many times and he has faced his own personal challenges including his dad’s cancer diagnosis, and being in a toxic relationship. He has recently experienced a total life change including a move back to Canada from Australia to start over…

Today he tells his story, sharing personal life lessons and giving some inspirational fitness targets to help you to make your own healthy decisions, live your truth and find your passion.

Want to know how I grew my Instagram account from 250 people to over 20K? Well then, this podcast is for you. Today I am telling the story of how instagram changed my life, and I’m giving you my top 3 Hacks for growing your account and attracting quality followers. Social Media, specifically Instagram is a fast growing, fast moving platform that can be intimidating, overwhelming and difficult to really get your foot in the door.

There are millions of tips and tricks out there that social media gurus and specialist claim work the best, however, do they actually work? What works? What doesn’t work? Well, the answer to that is unfortunately not as straightforward as you might want to believe. Yes the algorithm, and interfaces for Instagram change almost monthly. But don’t fret. With these 3 foundational tips (which I have been using seen the beginning), you will set yourself up for success.

Please support this podcast. I need your support. You can do this by making a monthly donation to my Patreon account accessed through the link in my bio on Instagram or by clicking HERE. Even $1/month goes a long way. You can also show your support by subscribing and rating this podcast. Thank you.