Whether you have struggled with your weight or just want to find out simple ways to eat better, you're going to love this interview with Darya Pino Rose. I have been following Darya's website, Summer Tomato, for a couple of years now. As a science-geek myself, I can appreciate Darya's balance of science and practical advice in her writing and approach to food. In this podcast we talk about:

• the importance of being a mindful eater
• organic vs non-organic foods
• why you should spend more time in your kitchen and less time at the gym
• Darya's new book, Foodist
• quick tips to kick-start your healthy eating
• The Biggest Loser
• if weight loss is simply a calories-in, calories-out equation
• building healthy eating habits

Paul Jarvis is a website designer, yogi, minimalist and touring musician. Paul and his wife live in my hometown of Victoria, British Columbia.

He believes veganism is love – and anyone who tells you otherwise can be kicked in the junk! Paul is also the author of Eat Awesome - A regular person’s guide to plant-based, whole foods. In this podcast, we talk about:

• How and why Paul became a vegan.
• The positive health changes Paul has noticed since eating a plant-based diet.
• Challenges being a vegan including cravings, meal planning, shopping and more.
• How the idea to write "Eat Awesome" came about.
• Getting enough protein, calcium and vitamin B12 eating a plant-based diet.
• How to make your own almond milk and save money during the process.
• Paul's must-have kitchen tools.
• Plant-powered elite athletes like Rich Roll and Brendan Brazier.
• His favourite resources for recipes and finding vegan-friendly restaurants.
• Advice for others looking to adopt a more plant-based diet.

 

James Clear is an entrepreneur, weightlifter, and travel photographer.  Most of his work can be found on www.jamesclear.com where James covers topics like improving your health, your happiness and your work. In this podcast we talk about:

• How James became an entrepreneur and interested in health and wellness.
• His favorite exercises and training methodology.
• The importance for strength training for performance and injury prevention. 
• The “Reminder, Routine, Reward” cycle of building healthy habits.
• Identity-based habits, performance/appearance based goals and how they can help you workout with better long-term results. 
• Intermittent fasting - how it works and how it helped James lose fat and add muscle. 
• His favorite resources for gaining health and fitness knowledge.

 

Jay Dicharry is a physiotherapist at Rebound Physical Therapy in Bend, Oregon. He is a certified coach through both the United States Track and Field Association and the United States Cycling Federation, and a certified Golf Fitness Instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute. Jay built his international reputation as an expert in biomechanical analysis as Director of the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia. Jay is also the author of "Anatomy for Runners", and writes columns for numerous magazines. In this interview, Jay and I discuss:

• Jay's book "Anatomy for Runners".
• The biggest "problem areas" for runners with regards to injuries.
• Some of the most common running myths including stretching and cadence.
• The current state of barefoot / minimalist running.
• Where the running shoe industry headed.
• Appropriate shoes for children.
• Training tips for marathon runners.

 

 

Dr. Stuart McGill is a highly regarded professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo in Canada.

I was fortunate enough to have a 30 minute conversation with Dr. McGill and ask him a few questions related to back health and core conditioning.

• core conditioning
• latest techniques for training the backs of athletes
• sitting on Swiss Balls and integrating standing work stations
• and much more

Paul Underhill has Cystic fibrosis.  Cystic fibrosis is most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults.

For most of his life Paul was able to manage his condition. Six years ago however, Paul got very sick - to the point he was forced to leave his job.

Paul's appetite decreased significantly. To get the nourishment he needed for his body to battle the illness, Paul turned to his blender.

His kitchen turned into a lab where concoctions of organic fruits and vegetables were created.

This is a story about Paul and a tasty, sustaining drink, powered by natural goodness ... called Rumble.

Fat loss and nutrition is a huge topic and truthfully, a topic I have largely avoided on this blog - until now. 

Today however, I have decided to tackle this subject for the first time with the help of Sean Croxton from Underground Wellness.

Let me introduce you to a man who has run more than 300 marathons in over 100 countries and every state in the United States (twice).

He plans to run a marathon in every country in the world that offers one (there are about 120).

His name is John “Maddog” Wallace.

John has been running for more than 30 years.

A former smoker that could only run a mile when he started running (and puked after!) has embarked on a journey that has taken him around the world … in his running shoes.