Curious what a naturopathic doctor is, what role they play in the healthcare community, and how they can help you optimize performance and daily living? Tune in to hear from our special guest Dr. Sophie Poland-Macleod share her journey on becoming a Naturopathic Doctor, and how she has used her background in Human Kinetics and bridged it into her holistic approach of helping her clients. With her experience as a personal trainer, she shares knowledge that integrates both human anatomy and the interaction of the human body with naturopathic therapies!

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To learn more about Sophie, please check out her website linked below to learn about what she does and free insights about daily living through her unique lens. Also, if you’ve been curious to visit or work with a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Sophie also offers a FREE 15-minute consultation over the phone! To book an appointment with her, follow the link below. Personal Website: www.drsophiepm.com Book a FREE 15-minute consultation with Dr. Sophie: https://belindachan.janeapp.com/locations/dr-sophie-pollon-macleod-naturopathic-doctor/book#/staff_member/3/treatment/15

Join your hosts Prab, Waleed and Michael as we discuss the topics of fitness and improving athletic performance during the pandemic with Brendt Barrett, owner / strength and conditioning coach at Redline Athletics Canada. Redline is a sports performance brand helping young athletes achieve their physical and mental potential, and have been running amazing initiatives to promote holistic well-being for individuals in the GTA.     ROUGH TIMELINE: [0:00]: Opening remarks. [1:31]: Introduction of our guest. [3:00]: What is common in how you train athletes from different sports? [6:05]: What movement pattern do you use to screen your athletes? [6:55]: What sport did you play growing up? How do you think football influenced your work now? [10:08]: Do athletes and non-athletes complain about the mobility routine? [12:14]: How are you continuing to help the athletes as we transition to the virtual world? [14:05]: What is the hydration initiative and athletic eatery? [17:50]: What is the Great Canadian peanut butter drive? [22:08]: How do you think all your initiatives and Redline Athletics had to adapt in COVID times? [27:51]: What are you plans for after this COVID situation? [30:51]: What is your opinion on resistance training for the younger population? [48:49]: Who is Tony Horton/what is P90x3? [1:00:24]: What position did you play during football? [1:02:35]: Thoughts on the shut down of sports publicly. [1:07:17]: Brendt talks about his exotic peanut butter. [1:08:10]: Closing remarks.

Join us for this very important episode where 5 special guests discuss how the recent repeated cancellations of the clinical component of the Physiotherapy Competence Exam (PCE) have been negatively impacting the PT profession as well as the lives of PT residents currently waiting to become fully licensed. TIMELINE: [0:00] Intro. [2:05] Laurin Black - gives context on what’s going on in the physiotherapy profession after the recent cancellation of the clinical component of the Practical Clinical Exam (PCE), how folks are affected, and potential next steps forward. [11:38] Cory Schneider - shares his thoughts on how we can use this opportunity for growth within the field of Physiotherapy. [17:26] Sameena Shaikh - internationally educated physiotherapist shares her thoughts on the recent cancelation of the clinical component of the PCE. [23:20] Rehginald Ragos - PT resident from UofT shares how the uncertainty of the PCE clinical component affects his life and his practice [25:57] Jyoti Mann - shares her thoughts on how the physiotherapy profession can make changes to how we are evaluated to become fully registered physiotherapists. THANK YOU to everyone for submitting your testimonies and telling us your thoughts.

In this episode, we have a conversation with our special guests Jyoti Mann and Laurin Black, two recent UofT Physiotherapy graduates, about life as a new grad and the transition to life as a working professional in the healthcare field! TIMELINE: [0:00]: intro. [1:56]: how did you know what to do when you graduated? [4:20]: what are some ways you deal with some of those uncomfortable situations as a new grad? [8:26]: what kinds of factors did you guys consider when deciding on what courses to take outside of PT school? [13:16]: what types of things did you look look in an employer/culture when applying for jobs? [16:48]: what made you decide between a contractor vs. employee? What's the difference between the two? [23:24]: what did you guys do to land your first job? [29:08]: do you guys recommend trying out multiple opportunities when you start practicing (I.e. hospital and private practice) or seek for a perfect fit only? [31:22]: what does growth mean to you specifically? [37:07] if can put up a billboard of your choice, what would it say?

Join us for a discussion with resident physiotherapist Tina Homayouni where she explains the difference between Olympic lifting and other strength sports such as powerlifting, her own experience with the sport and how it made her a better physio, pain science, as well as some helpful tips to students about to graduate and enter the work life. TIME STAMPS: [0:00]: intro. [2:42]: what is Olympic weightlifting? Review of all the lifts and the differences between Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting and body building. [7:30]: what kind of preparation goes into the sport for a beginner? [11:25] : what are some ways that you would suggest that can help increase mobility? [14:04]: what are some ways of dealing with plateaus in this sport? [16:55]: who are some of the Olympic weight lifters you look up to? [18:35]: how has your passion as an Olympic weightlifter translate to your practice as a physio? [23:08]:how have you modified your practice based on some of the injuries you've experienced? [32:08] : what's your advice for second year PT students who are about to transition to the professional world? [37:45] : would you create a webinar for Olympic weightlifting for beginners? [40:26] : is there anything else that you would like to share with our audience?

Join us as we talk about our second clinical internship of the UofT MScPT program. In this episode, we also learn about how Michael did such a great job on his placement that they named St. Michael's Hospital after him! A rough timeline for you all: [2:00]: Tell us about where your placement was and your experience on placement. [10:30]: What’re some skills learned during your placement and your biggest challenge on placement? [31:25]: If there was one thing you wish you know before the placement what would that be?

In this episode we discuss all things nutrition with Kavita, a holistic nutritionist who teaches us about the importance of a balanced diet, breaks down some common nutrition myths, and gives some amazing tips on how we can all start making nutritional changes that can help us live a healthier lifestyle!

ROUGH TIMELINE: [2:05]: Tell us about your personal journey with fitness and nutrition. What made you embark on the career path of being a holistic nutritionist? [10:11]: What is eating psychology? [14:52]: What does orthorexia mean? [16:44]: Kavita gives her stamp of approval for eating that Krispy Kreme donut (80/20 rule). [21:13]: What does a healthy diet mean? [28:02]: What are some common nutrition myths you have encountered throughout your career that you wanted to clear up? [30:10]: What are the different types of fats? [34:40]: Would you recommend eating animal protein? [38:30]: What would you say about all the diets that are out there (keto, paleo, etc.). [41:36]: What are some key points you would tell people to look out for to make some changes in their life and diet?

Join your hosts Prab, Waleed and Michael as we catch up on our experiences and lessons we've learned through our first clinical internships of the physiotherapy program at UofT. ROUGH TIMELINE: [1:46]: Where did we do our first placement? [4:37]: Based off your experience on your placement, what was the biggest challenge for you? [15:05]: Biggest lesson learned. [31:50]: Tips for students or advice for students who will be going on placement and how to make the most out of your placements.

Anthony aka @cdnphysiostudent is a registered physiotherapist who has been using his social media platform to help students across Canada learn more about physical therapy and how to become a good candidate for admission to professional physiotherapy schools!

ROUGH TIMELINE: [0:00]: Introduction. [1:08]: Tell us about yourself. [4:42]: Tell us about the mentorship course you took. [9:35]: What got you interested in this mentorship course? [11:00]: What are some key takeaways that you can apply to your current practice? [14:38]: Was there a moment where you questioned yourself during your practice? [17:10]: Has there been any mentors that you have relied on throughout your journey? [21:44]: What do you think are some things that we, as students, should focus on during our placements? [24:10]: What are some ways to get involved and become mentors? [25:53]: Discussion about the saturation of physiotherapy Instagram accounts. [32:01]: What are some next steps for you as a PT?

(LINK TO LEVEL UP INITIATIVE COURSE DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: https://www.thelevelupinitiative.com/)

Alex is a fellow MScPT student and fitness/nutrition enthusiast who was able to make an incredible physical transformation during the lockdown! Alex's journey towards living a healthier lifestyle has been incredibly inspiring to us, and we are so excited to have him on the show! In this episode we discuss training, diet, mindset and all the other small parts of beginning your fitness journey and making long-term changes to live a healthier lifestyle! A rough timeline for you guys: [1:32]: Alex’s intro. [9:32]: What do you mean by cutting calories? [11:15]: What was the caloric deficit for you? [14:10]: What if you spend one day binge eating and go well over your calorie count for the day? Is this okay, not okay, etc.? [17:49]: What are some foods you avoided while dieting, if any? [20:55]: Advice for beginners on where to start. [22:34]: What are some social media experts you follow? [25:08] How to stay disciplined to meet your goal even if you’re not seeing progress everyday? [29:30]: What are some lifestyle changes you had to make to meet your goals? [32:51]: How could someone with a busy schedule find time to work towards their health and fitness goals? [35:07]: What are some essentials to stock your fridge/cupboard with?