Today's interview is pretty special to me. 

 

I'm interviewing my sister-in-law Brandy McPhee.  Brandy is a barrel racer and she's managed to find a way to do what she loves with her family.  

 

She started out riding her moms horse to gymkhana events and now she and her husband Brian have their own horse training business, their kids ride in the rodeo and they’re travelling all over the continent competing and winning.  

 

Congratulations Brandy, Brian and family!

Rodeo can seem like a crazy way to live.    What makes a person want to ride a bull for 8 seconds, or ride a horse around barrels at breakneck speeds?  It's a strange life, but for those who love it, they wouldn't want it any other way.    Jake Gardner is one of those people.  Jake is a bull riding champion, who has traveled across North America and beyond for his passion. Today he's giving us a little window into the rodeo lifestyle.    He and I also talk a little about the future of rodeo, and about what might help it get back on its feet post pandemic.     It's a good, quick conversation, great for rodeo lovers and the generally curious.  Enjoy. :)

My interview with fitness and nutrition coach, Shimon Weissman was full.  Turns out that when you’re levelling up your life, there’s a lot to cover!   In part one we talked about improving your fitness and mental health. In part two we discuss nutrition, emotion, religion, and gender roles.  (I always get a bit fired up when I discuss gender roles;)   You don't need to have listened to Part 1 to learn from this episode.  I’ve been working hard to level up my life so it was refreshing to talk to a fellow Level-Upper.    For more information on Shimon listen to his first appearance in episode 59. 

What does it even mean to Level up your life?  

Of course it's different for everyone, but the basics remain the same. 

This week on the show I have returning guest Shimone Weissman. Shimone is a fitness and nutrition coach out of the US, who has an infectious passion for what he does.  

This was a great conversation.  We cover so much that I'm breaking it into two parts to keep it digestable.  Enjoy and be on the lookout for part two.  If you wanna get to know Shimone better check out his first appearance in Episode 59.

Don't we all wish that we could eat farm fresh veggies?   In today's world it's hard to get a hold of real fresh greens. Jason and Rebecca Trodden are trying to make it easier. Thanks to their inventive greenhouse, poultry and eggs, their business Little Gems Farm is really taking off.  Their clients are getting what they need in a healthy, convenient way.    We talk about farming, greenhouse management, and what really goes into growing the best food.    Listen in and get informed. You can learn more about Jason and Rebecca and their farm at LittleGemsFarm.com

 

How old is too old to get fit??

 

I, Like my guest this week, strongly believe that there is no age that is too old to begin your fitness journey. Dr Dan Ritchie is a fitness trainer, businessman and creator of the Functional Ageing Institute.  

 

Dan has built his entire business and philosophy around the idea that your age is can become an excuse when it comes to your physical fitness.  He has a real passion for helping people live their lives to the fullest, and is a fountain of knowledge about the subject. 

 

So enjoy this episode, and if you want to learn more about Dan and his company go to FunctionalAgeingInstitute.com.

Sometimes it takes changing the little things in your life to make bigger, lasting changes.

My guest this week is Jonas Plante. Jonas struggled with alcohol addiction for most of his adult life. It took support from his family, and important changes, for him to step out of that life.

So today I'm talking to Jonas about his journey, and about all he does to make the change last.

100 Episodes!!!

I feel so blessed to have made it this far. Thank you all so much for enjoying the show, for you comments and shares and for your encouragement during this wild ride. 100 episodes, 100 guests, and more where that came from.

A huge thank you to my media tech, without which, this could never have happened.

Thank you to my incredible guests, I feel a special bond with each of you. What an honour to hear you share.

Episodes used in order.

Ep 31 - Waldie Neufeld

Ep 76 - Lorelie RozzanoEp

51 - Janine WildshutEp

71 - Vincent Pugliese

Ep 38 - Rod Black

Ep 18 - Dan Garner

Ep 99 - Dora Gosselin

Ep 39 - Craig Bongelli

Ep 91 - Dennis Modry

Ep 44 - Sharon Neufeld

Addiction is a very real issue that a lot of people struggle with. The steps to overcoming addiction are hard and varied.   Dora Gosselin has gone through these hard steps first hand, and has made it her mission to help others avoid these pitfalls.   Her story is inspiring, and her wisdom is greatly appreciated. Dora is an excellent communicator and she adds so much value in this episode.   Take some time to listen to today's show. You can hear more from Dora on her own podcast Soberossa, links below. https://www.soberoso.com/podcast-page

What’s it like going to the gym?   Full of meat heads? Tough guys?  Insecure, competitive women? Harsh judgement and comparison?   That’s how a lot of people perceive the gym.  And perhaps they’re right.  Maybe some gyms are like that.   That definitely hasn’t been the case at Golden Gains gym in my hometown of Edson, Alberta.   This week's guest is Ashley Thompson, the owner and operator of Golden Gains and someone I've enjoyed getting to know over the past year.     I absolutely love training in the gym.  I love watching people come in for the first time or the 100th time.   Being around so many inspiring, friendly people every day.    If you’ve ever had questions about going to the gym, fitness in general, or how to make it fit your lifestyle, you’ll want to listen to today's episode.