What does it take to lose 134 pounds?

 

Local gym goer, Jason Desjarlais unpacks how he’s accomplished this.

 

Jason has been on an amazing fitness journey this past year.  He’s been inspiring those both in and out of the gym with his hard work, perseverance, and by treating each day like it's Day One.

What do you do when life doesn't play the way you expect?

 

When the best laid plans tumble out from under us we're often left second guessing everything we thought we knew about ourselves.  Andy Petranek has been there.  

 

Andy was riding the high of business success when life took a turn. His reaction changes his whole life. Putting him on a path he never would have expected. 

Happy Father's Day!!     To celebrate we have a special episode of the show prepared for this week.    Cam Hall is a long time friend, fellow coach, and founder of the Dad's making a difference' Podcast.  Cam has a real passion for helping men figure out how to get the most out of life.    He and I talk over some of the bigger issues, and the smaller ones too. So this episode goes out to all the Dads. We love you and appreciate all that you do.

 

We all have those dark secrets that we don’t like anyone to know.

For years that’s what binge eating was to me. It’s something I've struggled with for most of my life and it’s no picnic, let me tell ya.

Through ups and many downs I've learned a lot, so I wanted to take a moment to share with you. If you struggle with binge eating, or maybe know someone who does, please share this episode.

You’re not alone.

I love collaborating with other fitness coaches and local and online trainer, Chris Valliere - Kowalchuk has been a joy to get to know. 

Chris wanted to get fit and healthy, but for him it took getting a coach to really make a difference. 

The process of getting in shape has changed his life. It also helped him discover a love of coaching, and motivated him to start his own practice. 

He and I were talking when he suddenly looked at me and said, “you really love fitness don’t you?”  Yep, and so does Chris. 

Chris' enthusiasm is infectious. Listen in to get inspired and motivated. 

I want to introduce you to a very special lady.

This week it's my pleasure to have my long time friend and mentor Diane Stelter on the show. Diane has been a huge influence on my life. She's an amazing woman who has gone through trials and struggles and come out closer to God on the other side.

It's not a long chat, so I hope you listen in. Diane is a well of wisdom, especially if you are struggling right now.

Eating well. What does that even mean?

 

Between fad diets, school nutrition and Internet food hacks there's a lot to dig through to understand nutrition.  Making nutrition work for your lifestyle is even harder.   

 

Marcus Gates knows this. Through his own fitness journey, Marcus has found a real love for coaching. He now specializes in helping people rein in their nutrition and crush their goals. 

 

I really enjoyed this conversation. Marcus and I think on the same wavelength and all that he has to say is worth your time. 

What does it mean to be normal??    Normal is different for everybody. Sometimes we miss how inspiring or incredible our lives are just because we see them as normal.     Tanya Domshy has that kind of normal.  Her normal is going through 16 surgeries over her lifetime to repair a cleft lip and cleft palate. Her normal is successfully changing careers due to health changes.  Her normal is choosing to get fit despite a busy life.    Her normal is inspiring. I loved talking to Tanya, and I know you'll enjoy hearing her story.

When we go through trauma, it can affect our entire life.  

 

I’ve known Danielle Boos for many years but this is the first time I’ve heard her story.

 

Danielle is local to my hometown so it was such an honour to sit down with her and have this conversation.   She has had a difficult but adventurous life. 

 

She grew up being controlled by fear and anxiety and has a overcome those obstacles through grit, determination and a huge mindset shift.  

 

Danielle had been an MMA fighter, a probation officer, and is now a mom, a model, a coach, and a social worker.  

 

Everyone needs to listen to this episode for some inspirational truths

Great Conversations with interesting people. 

That's what this show's all about.  This episode personifies that standard.  

Darrel Grassl Is someone I didn't know a few month ago, but when he and I got talking, I realized he has a lot of good things to say.  

We might not agree on all things but we do agree on one.  Pushing yourself to be better can be the biggest form of self love in your life.  

What does that mean? Where do you go from there?  Listen in to hear more!!