On this episode Brad and I discuss the opportunities and challenges for leaders to support employees overall health and happiness.

On todays episode I had the pleasure of unpacking the busy life of Dr Nick Cosman. Not only does Nick run a successful Dentist practice, he is also a family man and a professional triathlete. I hope you enjoy listening to Nick explain the importance of determination and time management.

On this episode I sat down with Brandon Ruttan who is the General Manager of Stoked Sauna Co a venture that I happen to be invested in. We discussed the incredible transformations of Hot and Cold therapy. We enjoyed reliving the amazing moments and stories from last seasons outdoor pop up spa. Stoked Sauna Co took over a beautiful patio in downtown Kingston for the entire winter and guided guests through a thermal cycle of sauna and cold plunge. This became transformative for so many customers.

Find Stoked Sauna Co at: https://www.stokedsaunaco.com/

Instagram is amazing: https://www.instagram.com/stokedsaunaco/

In this episode Ka-Yu and I discuss the fight against inflammation. This isn't all about business however we both believe that a big part of entrepreneurship is staying in good health. A standard North American diet or a sedentary lifestyle, inflammation is a major issue we need to be aware of.

On this episode Bob and I discussed the challenges of building a local gym community. Bob opened his Crossfit gym over a decade ago and has a loyal community of athletes.

On this episode I got to "geek out" at bit. Jason not only competes in a sport I love (Crossfit), he is also the 3 time champion. His fitness and business journey went through a major transformation a few years ago. Jason realized that what he was doing wasn't working and something needed to change. We discuss that pivotal moment and the many lessons he learned along the way.

For more information about Jason and his journey go to his website:

https://www.jasongrubb.com

On this episode I discussed the amazing journey my good friend Ka-Yu has been on to better understand how to thrive in life and business. There are few people that are as intentional with research and application of biohacking for living an optimal life than him. We had a really great conversation unpacking Ka-Yu's life and how he views the difference between surviving and thriving.

His company is Altitude Tech.

Ka-Yu welcomes questions about our conversation:

Feel free to message him at: [email protected]

On this episode Julia and I discuss her unique journey as an entrepreneur in the health food industry. 

This is Julia's story from the "About"page on her website: https://www.nudfud.com/

From a young age, I began asking questions about food. What was in it? What was its environmental impact, where did it come from, how was it made, and, most importantly, was it nourishing? Just because the foods I had eaten were commonly accepted and consumed, did that mean they should continue to be? After all, what is the point of food if it does not provide nourishment on a fundamental level? Can’t we just eat real food?

I am far from alone. Thankfully, more and more people have also been concerned about our food as our health becomes more of a priority. Unfortunately, the food industry does not always address these concerns and continues to churn out products with minimal improvements dressed up in marketing claims and campaigns to distract from the truly meaningful changes that are needed.

While I was a ballet dancer in California, I developed a deeper desire to understand how food impacts our bodies. I was already a vegetarian and loved learning about new ways of eating and culinary techniques. I was exposed to the raw vegan diet and I fell in love with its sorcery. Raw produce was turned into flavourful dishes like pastas, crackers, sauces and desserts. It was like magic!

On today's episode, we are joined by Chloe Tudor, entrepreneur and Registered Massage Therapist. We dive into the connection between taking care of our mind and body. The two are definitely not mutually exclusive. 

About Chloe:

Born and raised in the beautiful coastal town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia. I moved to Toronto after graduating high school with honours to do my Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Toronto. From there, I moved to Ottawa to do a Registered Massage Therapy course at Algonquin College with the goal to provide sports rehab massage therapy.

On today's episode, we're joined by Steph Kersta, a clinical therapist, certified mindfulness practitioner, educator, and co-founder of Hoame, a modern mindfulness and mediation studio in downtown Toronto. 

Mindfulness and meditation practices have been growing in popularity over the last few years. As our lives continue to become increasingly busier, it's no surprise that people are looking for ways to slow down. Steph shares about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, the importance of developing and building a community, and how technology can act as a hindrance and an aid in your personal mindfulness journey.  

About Steph: 

Stephanie Kersta holds an Honors Bachelor of Science with a specialist in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Psychology. Additionally, she holds a number of certifications, namely, a post-graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health Counselling and including advanced training in Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia and Psychometric Assessments.

As a compliment to her strong clinical education, Stephanie has incorporated additional evidence-based holistic certificates to further round out her training, including certifications in four mindfulness and meditation clinical modalities.

Stephanie holds teaching positions at multiple post-secondary institutions including, McMaster University, Durham College, and Ontario Learn. As a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario she has a clinical psychotherapy practice where she primarily treats anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and insomnia. Stephanie is certified trainer with LivingWorks for both safeTALK and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainings (ASIST) as well as with the Mental Health Commission of Canada for Mental Health First Aid and certifies hundreds of individuals per year.

Stephanie has a strong clinical interest in the interplay between chronic stress and the development of physical and mental health conditions and has been published in the field of motivation and addiction, and has presented at international and national conferences.

She is also the co-founder of Hoame, North America’s largest modern meditation studio, and frequently works with Fortune 500 companies providing mental health and mental wellness consulting and training.