TeamWellnessT.O.

This week we chatted with Jermel Pierre (@jermelp), BSc, MSc. 💪 Jermel is fascinated with why we as humans do the things we do, both from a cognitive and behavioural standpoint. 📚

Jermel studied kinesiology for his undergraduate degree, and followed this up by completing a double masters degree in Cognitive Psychology and Muscle Physiology. Following school, he followed my curiosity for both the body and mind by becoming a Cardiac & Psychiatric Researcher at Toronto General Hospital, investigating quality of life in patients who had undergone aortic valve replacement. 

His love for the human body extends into fitness, having certifications as a CPTN-CPT.  This along with his educational background has helped him to understand the human body from the micro level. Understanding the needs of the body through what we put into it and what we expend out. Or simply put “Energy In, Energy Out”.  Jermel is also the Co-Creator of RX Fit, an online platform that calculates individual energy needs and expenditure based on metabolic function and exercise activity. RX Fit will be making its debut in the new year! 

We cannot wait for you to listen to this weeks episode. 🎙 He provides so much knowledge and takes a very logical approach to wellness. 👌

In this episode we chat about:

Join the RX Fit Waiting List for Jan 2020: https://go.myrxfit.com/waiting-list-1

Follow Jermel Here: https://www.instagram.com/jermelp/

Thank you to Calii Love for Sponsoring this episode! https://caliilove.com/

About The TeamWellnessTO Podcast (@teamwellnessto):

This podcast is your one stop shop for all information about the entrepreneurs that work to build a healthier Toronto. We are here to form the largest team of healthy, happy, and thriving individuals in Toronto.

Our mission is to provide guidance to any person wishing to enter the health and wellness industry, while also encouraging listeners to live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.

Follow us here: @teamwellnessto

RxFit Code: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription, whether you decide to sign up as a monthly member or subscribe for a year! RxFit has a goal of optimizing your health and wellness by making it simpler to understand, and putting it within your grasp. In the end, their goal is to increase your years by improving the quality of those years. Try it out for free today with code TEAMWELLNESS!

Alessia (@alessiasculpt) is an established finance professional who has made a pivotal shift in her life to become an inspiring group fitness trainer, on-top of her demanding full-time job. 💪👩‍💼

We touch on topics like:

✅Going from no exercise at all to becoming a fitness instructor

✅Her unpopular opinion about meal prep

✅Buying your time back

✅Social wellness style

✅Is it really all or nothing for people in the wellness space?

✅Selectivity is key

✅Launch fast, and adjust.

✅Taking calculated risks

...and so much more!

Over the past 7 years, Alessia has pursued a career in finance, achieving her CPA, CA designation and ultimately working in banking at RBC. Currently, she is an Associate Director in RBC’s Real Estate group, providing construction financing to the GTA’s top developers.📈

At the same time, she balances her finance career with her passion for fitness, and teaches group fitness classes on nights and weekends. Alessia calls this her #financetofitness life.💲➡️💪

She understand’s first-hand what it’s like to work a corporate job with long-days, urgent deadlines, and constant stress. As a result, she believes in making working out fun, uplifting, and energizing, so you actually *WANT* to prioritize it in your busy day.

Along with teaching classes, she regularly shares quick and efficient work out series on her social media, that you can do from home, the office, or anywhere on the go, to show how easy it is to incorporate movement into your everyday life.😎

She is also a big believer in choosing your future instead of settling for the status quo, whether that’s pursing your passion or moving to a different job, company, or industry, even if that means shifting away from a promising career trajectory and a life you previously envisioned for yourself.✨

Listen today, we guarantee this episode will make you smile. 🤗

Follow and keep up with Alessia here: @alessiasculpt

Thank you to Calii Love for Sponsoring this episode! https://caliilove.com/

About The TeamWellnessTO Podcast (@teamwellnessto):

This podcast is your one stop shop for all information about the entrepreneurs that work to build a healthier Toronto. We are here to form the largest team of healthy, happy, and thriving individuals in Toronto.

Our mission is to provide guidance to any person wishing to enter the health and wellness industry, while also encouraging listeners to live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.

Follow us here: @teamwellnessto

DISCOUNT CODE FOR TEAMWELLNESST.O. LISTENERS:

RxFit Code: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription, whether you decide to sign up as a monthly member or subscribe for a year! RxFit has a goal of optimizing your health and wellness by making it simpler to understand, and putting it within your grasp. In the end, their goal is to increase your years by improving the quality of those years. Try it out for free today with code TEAMWELLNESS!

On today's episode we have the incredible Brandon Wong (@thewongbrandon): Breathwork Facilitator & Meditation Instructor. 💨🧘‍♂️

Brandon has been meditating ever since he was a kid. He discovered he was a deeply intuitive and energetically sensitive child, so his parents introduced him to many mindfulness and Buddhist practices. It is not everyday that we hear of someone meditating at such a young age. Brandon has an amazing and unique story to share. 🌿

Since then, Brandon has become a Sacred Breathwork Facilitator, a Reiki Level 2 practitioner, has spent time in India and Thailand participating in many 10-Day silent meditation retreats, and has studied Shamanic healing modalities somewhere deep in the forest. 💪🍃📚

We talk about so many things like:

✅Alternative schooling

✅Mental health

✅His time at CAMH

✅Personal growth

✅Determination

✅Acceptance

✅Daily practices

and SO much more

This is a conversation that will inspire you to take care of yourself. Brandon has been through so much and we hope it lights a spark in someone out there listening. Thank you Brandon for welcoming us into your space. Your energy is so beautiful! ✨

Follow and keep up with Brandon here: @thewongbrandon

Thank you to Calii Love for Sponsoring this episode! https://caliilove.com/

About The TeamWellnessTO Podcast (@teamwellnessto):

This podcast is your one stop shop for all information about the entrepreneurs that work to build a healthier Toronto. We are here to form the largest team of healthy, happy, and thriving individuals in Toronto.

Our mission is to provide guidance to any person wishing to enter the health and wellness industry, while also encouraging listeners to live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.

Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/teamwellnessto/

DISCOUNT CODE FOR TEAMWELLNESST.O. LISTENERS:

RxFit Code: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription, whether you decide to sign up as a monthly member or subscribe for a year! RxFit has a goal of optimizing your health and wellness by making it simpler to understand, and putting it within your grasp. In the end, their goal is to increase your years by improving the quality of those years. Try it out for free today with code TEAMWELLNESS!

Today we interview Dr. Jonas Eyford. Jonas is a chiropractor who built his own company; Recharge Wellness, which operates 37 sites around Canada.🔥Recharge Wellness aims to meaningfully elevate the well-being of everyone they can reach by bridging the gap between compassionate healthcare service and hard-working Canadians.✨

Take your notepads out, this is a great one!📓

We chat with Jonas about:

✅How to stay his most focused

✅Recharge Wellness Stations

✅What motivated him to get into corporate wellness

✅Helping companies support their employees wellbeing

✅Principles behind not using traditional marketing

✅Importance of building healthy and happy relationships

✅Pros and Cons of entrepreneurship

✅You're the only one who can hold yourself back

✅Being bold

✅Design thinking

✅Treat your passion like a business

✅Wellness routines

✅The scarcity of balance and moderation

✅An unexpected turn of events at the end!

✅And MUCH more!

Stay Connected:

Follow Jonas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonaseyford/?originalSubdomain=ca

Check out his business, Recharge Wellness: http://rechargeme.ca/

Thank you to Calii Love for Sponsoring this episode! https://caliilove.com/

About The TeamWellnessTO Podcast (@teamwellnessto):

This podcast is your one stop shop for all information about the entrepreneurs that work to build a healthier Toronto. We are here to form the largest team of healthy, happy, and thriving individuals in Toronto.

Our mission is to provide guidance to any person wishing to enter the health and wellness industry, while also encouraging listeners to live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.

Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/teamwellnessto/

DISCOUNT CODE FOR TEAMWELLNESST.O. LISTENERS:

RxFit Code: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription, whether you decide to sign up as a monthly member or subscribe for a year! RxFit has a goal of optimizing your health and wellness by making it simpler to understand, and putting it within your grasp. In the end, their goal is to increase your years by improving the quality of those years. Try it out for free today with code TEAMWELLNESS!

Here is a special edition episode for the month of November aka Movember!

We're just over a week into the charity's biggest month of fundraising, and we wanted to make sure you knew all about the ways you can contribute, and get involved.

So, we asked Sam Wilson friend and Movember employee, to join us on the show and teach us all we need to know. In addition to being a community development coordinator at Movember, Sam has a very personal connection to the causes under the Movember umbrella. Sam is a passionate, strong, brave and humorous individual. You don't want to miss this one!

Shoutout to special guest and friend Paige Fillier, also featured as a co-host this episode.

In this episode we talk about:

- Movember

- How we can get involved this month and beyond

- Sam's story of loss

- Men's Cancer and the importance of regular check ups

- Men's Mental Health

- Finding a support system

- Work Life Balance

- Developing Self Awareness & Boundaries

Stay Connected:

About Movember: https://ca.movember.com/

Events: https://ca.movember.com/events

Where to Donate: https://ca.movember.com/donate

Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sambodythatyouusedtoknow/

Thank you to Calii Love for Sponsoring this episode! https://caliilove.com/

DISCOUNT CODE FOR TEAMWELLNESST.O. LISTENERS:

RxFit Code: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription, whether you decide to sign up as a monthly member or subscribe for a year! RxFit has a goal of optimizing your health and wellness by making it simpler to understand, and putting it within your grasp. In the end, their goal is to increase your years by improving the quality of those years. Try it out for free today with code TEAMWELLNESS!

Today's guest is Joanna Eisen (a.k.a. Jojo). Joanna (@itsjojomaisie) is an inspiring fitness coach and entrepreneur.  She is also a pilates instructor, barre master trainer, personal trainer, pre & post natal specialist and a part of the Puma ambassador program, Team Faster.

She is always on-the-go and a big believer that you can build the body you love and respect while you are busy AF. Her on the go with Jojo 1-1 coaching programs offers meal plans and online workouts allowing an efficient and effective way to make fitness a part of your lifestyle.

Today we talk about: 

- Motivation vs. Discipline 

- Dental hygiene??? Listen to see how this fits into this conversation

- Working on your lifestyle and habits, not a "diet"

- Less is often more

- Training smart 

- Healthy eating and mindset 

- You are in control 

- Exclusive details about her next venture - you heard it here first!

Follow Jojo here: @itsjojomaisie

Her website: https://www.itsjojomaisie.com/

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About The TeamWellnessTO Podcast (@teamwellnessto):

This podcast is your one stop shop for all information about the entrepreneurs that work to build a healthier Toronto. We are here to form the largest team of healthy, happy, and thriving individuals in Toronto.

Our mission is to provide guidance to any person wishing to enter the health and wellness industry, while also encouraging listeners to live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.

Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/teamwellnessto/

DISCOUNT CODE FOR TEAMWELLNESST.O. LISTENERS:

RxFit Code: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription, whether you decide to sign up as a monthly member or subscribe for a year! RxFit has a goal of optimizing your health and wellness by making it simpler to understand, and putting it within your grasp. In the end, their goal is to increase your years by improving the quality of those years. Try it out for free today with code TEAMWELLNESS!

Today's episode is with US - your co-hosts Kyra and Sara!  We wanted to have a quick chat about what we've learned so far since starting the TeamWellnessT.O. Podcast, as well as reflect on our takeaways from previous guests!  In this episode we touch on: Updates on our personal wellness practices Personal training Mental health and psychotherapy Reflecting on conversations with past guests How to submit to be a guest on the show Our personal favourite podcasts/books right now  Our first community event - The Art of: Doing What you Love What we have learned so far about recording/starting a podcast How to be okay with being new at something Event Link:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of-doing-what-you-love-tickets-74855882961 When & Where: Oct 27th, 2-4pm at WellBYND During this event, Yoga & Meditation instructor Aliana Comeau sits down with 3 very different individuals who all have one thing in common: they're doing what they love.  We will explore a variety of topics from inspiration and personal journeys to hardships and mental health. 

Connect with us: 

 1) Instagram: @teamwellnessto

2) Website: www.teamwellnessto.com  

3) Email: [email protected] 

Take a screenshot of the episode and tag us on instagram to let us know what you think :) 

DISCOUNT CODE FOR TEAMWELLNESST.O. LISTENERS:

RxFit Code: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription, whether you decide to sign up as a monthly member or subscribe for a year! RxFit has a goal of optimizing your health and wellness by making it simpler to understand, and putting it within your grasp. In the end, their goal is to increase your years by improving the quality of those years. Try it out for free today with code TEAMWELLNESS!

Maya Eid (@maya_nutrition) is a Clinical and Holistic Nutritionist (CNP) and health supportive chef. After overcoming her own health challenges like constant fatigue, hormonal imbalance and digestive issues, Maya was propelled to share her knowledge to help her clients go from feeling subpar to raising the bar on their health and fitness goals. Using a practical and sustainable approach to wellness, Maya has led hundreds of clients to achieve optimal health inside out. She teaches others how to cut through the nutrition myths, trends and fad diets and apply functional and holistic healthcare solutions that work for their body's unique chemistry.

We talk about: 

✅Getting started with your own business

✅The power of healthy eating

✅Imposter syndrome 

✅Switching her career from graphic design to becoming a holistic nutritionist 

✅Answered your audience questions!

✅Being your best self in order to help other

✅What a holistic nutritionist does 

✅How important it is to nurture the relationships that you have with everyone you meet 

✅What it takes to sell/promote your own business 

✅Being okay with being a people person

Follow Maya on Instagram: @maya_nutrition

October 19th: Stoke The Fire Event by Camp Fuel: https://www.facebook.com/events/978065485861708/

October 27th: The Art Of: Doing What You Love by TeamWellnessT.O.: https://www.facebook.com/events/545254579577540/

About The TeamWellnessTO Podcast (@teamwellnessto):

This podcast is your one stop shop for all information about the entrepreneurs that work to build a healthier Toronto. We are here to form the largest team of healthy, happy, and thriving individuals in Toronto.

Our mission is to provide guidance to any person wishing to enter the health and wellness industry, while also encouraging listeners to live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.

Follow us on Instagram here: @teamwellnessto

Website: teamwellnessto.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamwellnessto/

DISCOUNT CODE FOR TEAMWELLNESST.O. LISTENERS:

RxFit Code: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription, whether you decide to sign up as a monthly member or subscribe for a year! RxFit has a goal of optimizing your health and wellness by making it simpler to understand, and putting it within your grasp. In the end, their goal is to increase your years by improving the quality of those years. Try it out for free today with code TEAMWELLNESS!

Dr. Erica Arcuri (@dr.ericaarcuri.nd) is a Naturopathic Doctor passionate about all things hormones, skin & gut health. She recently opened her very own clinic - @wellbynd. She is also the co-founder of @thewellnessmrkt; an event that brings together a variety of vendors, workout classes, meditations and other wellness experiences.

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Her belief is that people need to feel empowered in order to take ownership of their own self-care, healthy habits and health outcomes. She works with the “80/20s” of the wellness world – the ones who understand the importance of incorporating daily health practices, but don’t want to live their lives on a “cleanse”.

She works with her patients, wherever that is at that moment, to create a wellness plan authentic to their needs, and to provide them with the tools and knowledge necessary to heal.

Her goal is to go BYND the basic elements of nutrition and exercise. She wants to introduce new ways of healing that your body hasn’t experienced before, to find the ultimate state of balance.

During this episode we talk about:

✅Erica's journey about becoming an ND, and opening her own clinic

✅Taking on other business endeavours such as events

✅Stress and burnout

✅ Choosing your health non-negotiables 

✅Female hormones throughout their cycle

✅Healthy eating for skin 

✅Gut health: An at home test to see if you are producing enough stomach acid

✅Being an 80/20 person

✅Having a supportive “team” around you

✅Holding onto trauma emotionally 

✅How to build your clientele and get started

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 ✨BONUS FOR OUR LISTENERS✨: Well BYND now has a Skin Clinic where they will be offering clean, medical-grade facials and skin treatments! Erica is generously offering 20% off ALL treatments for the month of October for any listeners - just DM her on instagram (@dr.ericaarcuri.nd) to claim! 

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Follow Erica on Instagram Here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ericaarcuri.nd/

WellBYND:https://www.instagram.com/wellbynd/ 

The Wellness Market: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessmrkt/

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About The TeamWellnessTO Podcast (@teamwellnessto):

This podcast is your one stop shop for all information about the entrepreneurs that work to build a healthier Toronto. We are here to form the largest team of healthy, happy, and thriving individuals in Toronto.

Our mission is to provide guidance to any person wishing to enter the health and wellness industry, while also encouraging listeners to live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.

Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/teamwellnessto/

DISCOUNT CODE FOR TEAMWELLNESST.O. LISTENERS:

RxFit Code: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription, whether you decide to sign up as a monthly member or subscribe for a year! RxFit has a goal of optimizing your health and wellness by making it simpler to understand, and putting it within your grasp. In the end, their goal is to increase your years by improving the quality of those years. Try it out for free today with code TEAMWELLNESS!

Today's guest is @caleighfit! Caleigh is the Founder and CEO of the incredible hybrid fitness studio, BOLO (BodyLove). ✨.

Caleigh is a true inspiration who saw something missing in her life, and rose to the occasion to create it herself. 

@boloinc is not only a fitness studio, but also a cafe, salon, and workspace. 💪

We sat down with Caleigh to discuss everything from her career change in TV to fitness, her boxing career, the mistakes made and lessons learned from starting your own business, and of course how to love ourselves and our bodies.

Caleigh is kind, authentic and one of the most hard-working and genuine people we have had the privilege of meeting. We can’t wait to hear what you will take from this conversation! 🔥

Book a class at her studio: https://www.bodyloveinc.com/

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About The TeamWellnessTO Podcast (@teamwellnessto):

This podcast is your one stop shop for all information about the entrepreneurs that work to build a healthier Toronto. We are here to form the largest team of healthy, happy, and thriving individuals in Toronto.

Our mission is to provide guidance to any person wishing to enter the health and wellness industry, while also encouraging listeners to live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.

Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/teamwellnessto/

DISCOUNT CODE FOR TEAMWELLNESST.O. LISTENERS:

RxFit Code: Enter TEAMWELLNESS at https://go.myrxfit.com/rxfit-1 to get a 14 day free trial and 15% off of the lifetime of your subscription, whether you decide to sign up as a monthly member or subscribe for a year! RxFit has a goal of optimizing your health and wellness by making it simpler to understand, and putting it within your grasp. In the end, their goal is to increase your years by improving the quality of those years. Try it out for free today with code TEAMWELLNESS!