An opportunity someone gave you, advice you received, or chance you took that elicited a long term repeating and endless effect. This is what I call the ripple effect. 

It's always interesting to think back on a moment in time and see the positive, or negative, fallout from nothing but a brief interaction or thought.

During this episode I discuss the positive "stones" I have been given in life and 5 key conversations, opportunities and chances I took that got me to where I am today. 

What stones have you been given and what were the outcomes? 

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I am as good for a slice on the golf course as anyone. 

With golf season approaching I thought it would be great to sit down with someone that is far better at the sport than I am. During this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Mark Cormier. Mark is strength coach and college instructor from Hamilton, Ontario in Canada. 

Mark and I covered topics like swing sequencing, training to become and better golfer, as well as how to help you recover when you are not on the course. 

What is the biggest weakness in your golf game ? 

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During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Dylan Crake, a Massage Therapist and Registered Kinesiologist from Ottawa, Ontario in Canada.

Dylan and I discussed different elements of the business of Massage Therapy and how to grow your business as a new therapist. We covered topics like being unique in your practice and how to incorporate exercise into your treatments.

Lastly, we discussed her tips for using social media to get attention in your practice, including TikTok which can be foreign to a lot of practitioners.

What has helped you grow your practice? Comment below and we'll see you in the next one!

I don't know about you, but it seems like jaw pain is on the rise. 

With increased complaints, come an increase in questions. During this episode I discuss my perspective on jaw pain and some of the categories I consider when helping others to manage it. 

Have you suffered from jaw pain? What has helped you manage it in the past. 

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During this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Gil Hedley. Gil is an integral anatomist from the United States and has spent much of his life examining, and teaching others to appreciate, the textures and layers of the human body. 

Our conversation allowed us to dive further into to depth on some of his well known analogies pertaining to the human body including the onion tree, his refined definition of "fuzz" and the heart centre. 

Gil also shared how his years of work in dissection have caused him to view stress, his life and how "slipperiness" is essential. 

Did you learn anything new during this episode?

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During this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Taylor James. Taylor is an RMT and movement coach, as well as CMTBC board member, with a massage therapy practice in Vancouver, British Colombia in Canada. 

During this episode Taylor and I discussed assessment, treatment and exercise choice and the differences between research and what's relevant to the patient's experience. We also touched on the education system for Massage Therapists and things we would like to see change. 

From your perspective (patient or practitioner), what is the most important thing you get out of your manual therapy appointment?

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Working from home is increasingly with popularity. With new opportunities comes periods of transition, setback and growth. 

Adopting a new routine takes time, purpose and effort to try and get the best from our routines. 

During this episode I discuss working from home. I offer some tips I have adopted in my own home routine based on research that exists on biological rhythms and behaviour to maximize productive when change arises.

What tips have you adopted in your at home work routine that have allowed you to get the most out of your work day?

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Maintaining and prioritizing your own mind is so difficult, especially when you feel stuck. 

During this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Eryn Jewitt. Eryn is a professor and mindset coach with a specialization in sports psychology. She helps former athletes and first responders make the next in their lives as they go through career transitions. 

We discussed mindset, fear, overcoming obstacles and how to make yourself a priority. 

What is something that is currently holding you back?

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"Core stability"

We hear this term all of the time. From pain, to performance, to working your abdominals for aesthetic purposes, core stability is a popular topic. 

During this episode I discuss how I view core stability, the anatomy, the function and tips for exercise selection. 

I also give the 4 questions I encourage people to ask themselves when selecting a core, or any exercise, for that matter.

What is your favorite core exercise?

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During this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing counsellor, yoga instructor and author Steve Ferrell. 

We discussed mindfulness, meditation and stress. Steve outlined how triggers can influence our actions as well as provided helpful tools on how to manage the mind. 

He also discussed at the length emotional and physical pain and how a mindfulness practice can often help us explore these concepts in a different way. 

Has meditation helped you? If so, how?

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