RefleXion Radio

RefleXion Radio

By Ian Anthony McKayHealth & Fitness
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RefleXion Radio episodes

  • One step to big goals with Johnny Ward @onestep4ward
    We are joined this week with Johnny Ward - a man who embodies his passion, perspective and performance.   
    He has just finished Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean. 2 hours rowing, 2 hours resting, 24 hours a day for 2 months. 
    All while fundraising for male mental health with HUMEN an amazing initiative. https://www.wearehumen.org 
    But that suits his motto: onestep4ward: Dream Big. Travel Far. Live Full.  
    His story is extraordinary and worth the listen, but a very limited breakdown:  He Left Ireland in 2006 broke, taught English in Thailand and Korea.
    Started his blog (https://onestep4ward.com/blog/)   
    Monetized & started more blogs 
    Made $2m+ from his laptop 
    Visited every country in the world  
    He is now climbing the 7 Summits and hitting the North and South Pole, and running ultra marathons but that is just the start.   
    Tune in to RefleXion Radio.
    1 hr 26 min
  • Sitting with the Demons and James Thayer: How to approach inner dialogue and acceptance for growth.
    Fan Favorite James Thayer is back with Ian to discuss an expansion on episode 6, "Courage Vs. Cowardice". This week we dive into one of James' concepts of "sitting at the table with our demons." These may be known as "negative" emotions or traits and the vocabulary we use to associate with them. We encourage the growth of uncovering the significance of sitting with them in gathering perspective, circumstance, acceptance and the development of awareness. In the end, we reflect with our best techniques we have used to define and grow our emotional capacity in life and sport.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Calories In Vs. Calories out - Let's stop fighting.

    Ian breaks down a very, if not the most crucial topic in nutrition:

    The complexities of calories in Vs. calories out. (CICO)

    How and why we should end the debates yet validate the complexity of our bodies.

    We start by finding common ground (start to the 20-minute mark) and dig into the complexities but remove the oversimplification of our body to simplify our mindset.

    At the 20-40 minute mark, we talk about common dilemmas people face with those complexities (PCOS, Thyroid issues or age) and how CICO can be viewed as still the primary focus.

    Be sure to listen in, one of my favourites for sure.

    42 min
  • Courage Vs Cowardice.
    James Thayer is our guest as we chat about many topics of courage and a deep dive into Mental Health. This does go into discussions on suicide, male mental health and vulnerability within society and our expectations. Thank you for your listen and please know people are also here to listen to you, as well. Never hesitate to grow stronger in vulnerability by reaching out.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Durability with Dr. Cody Caul
    Ian talks to a long-time friend Dr. Cody Caul (DC, HbKin), about his concept in explaining Durability.
    We talk about durability: Dr. Caul's concept to fit all populations - a ratio of Demand Vs. Capacity on a sliding scale.
    How to use the concept to explain some critical areas to his clients and gain perspective on their outcomes.
    We touch on points of:
    - Pain theory: our vulnerability and general awareness.
    - Capacity of Movement and movement proficiency.
    - Load as bodyweight and strength capacity.
    And just banter between us.
    1 hr 26 min
  • "Lenses of Perception" with James Thayer
    James Thayer (@thayer2513) is the owner of Byproduct Performance and assistant director of Fitness & Wellness at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.
    He joins us today to chat about using the "Lenses" of many disciplines better to represent training principles and the application's perspective.
    We dive in around the 48-minute mark to chat a bit more about the philosophical and social usage of these lenses toward sport and life.
    How to have discussion Vs. Arguments in a dogmatic world.
    Thank you to James!
    1 hr 30 min
  • What is "trying"? Do you have a conflict with reality?

    In this 10 Minute soundbite, Ian talks about his crucial conversation with clients he has had this week at RefleXion Studio. 

    (And testing his podcasting speaking)

    Breaking down his thoughts on:

    • The word "trying."
    • How important setting bare minimums and lower expectations are.
    • Aligning expectations to deep-set values to define a malleable identity. 


      • Thanks for listening!  

      10 min
    • RefleXion in the Studio

      Our first "podcast". Ian Mckay, Owner of RefleXion Studio in Fort Frances, Ontario talking about why he has started this podcast, its intentions and the principles of RefleXion Studio. 

      7 min

    About RefleXion Radio

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    Every Saturday Ian McKay, Health Coach and owner of RefleXion Studio talks to various guests about strength, fitness and mental health.