The True Potential Podcast

What happens when you stop waiting for the perfect shot and just unload the clip? 🎤⚡️

Episode 14 of the True Potential Podcast features Toronto-based artist Ashton, aka the Saga City Slasher aka the Penthouse Playboy.

We sit down with Ashton for a conversation about music, creativity, courage and what it actually takes to put yourself out into the world.

Ashton takes us back to singing Chris Brown for his first girlfriend, learning production from his Father's beatboxing on the way to school, and what it was like when he first stepped on stage in front of 150 people.

We talk about the resistance that shows up whenever you're about to do something meaningful. The fear of being judged. The danger of waiting until everything is perfect and how important it is to find people who allow you to be yourself.

As both an artist and producer Ashton takes us behind the music, show us the intentionality behind his production and his upcoming project Penthouse Playboy as well in our upcoming vlog!

This is a new chapter for Ashton you won't want to miss.

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This one is for the football fans. 🏈

Episode 13 is Connor and Dalton doing what they probably should’ve done a long time ago: dedicating an entire episode to football.

We take a nostalgia trip to the legendary Madden 04–06 era and the players who defined it; we talk NFL Street, OG football memories, fantasy football and Sunday Football food debates.

We talk about how football has changed, debating today’s best players, make Super Bowl and award picks, check in on our fantasy teams and introduce a brand-new segment: What’s the Beef?

Basically, imagine two buddies sitting on the couch on an NFL Sunday arguing about football, except someone accidentally turned the microphones on.

Welcome to MADDEN

True Potential Podcast ⚡ Your Source for Self-Discovery.

What if taking care of your health wasn’t about living forever, but about being able to keep doing the things you love for as long as possible?

In Episode 12 of the True Potential Podcast, Connor and Dalton sit down with KK from Stay Above Nutrition for a conversation about athletics, nutrition, longevity and building habits that can carry you through every stage of life.

KK shares her journey from growing up playing sports in Dundas to becoming an NCAA Division I tennis player at Purdue, coaching university tennis, earning her MBA and eventually finding her way into the health and nutrition space with Stay Above.

The conversation dives into health span vs. lifespan, maintaining muscle as we age, nutrition, supplementation, consistency and why a few big habits often make the biggest difference over time. They also unpack the science-first approach behind Stay Above Nutrition and products like Muscle 5, Restore 9 and creatine.

The conversation explores why our approach to health has to evolve as we get older. Training isn't always about performing at your absolute best anymore. Sometimes it's about having the energy to play with your kids, travel, take on new challenges and keep your world as big as possible.

Plus: NCAA stories, Connor continuing to wish he went D1, a creatine competition, Boston Marathon dreams and plenty of laughs along the way.

Enjoy this Episode of The True Potential Podcast

Your Source for Self-Discovery⚡

We recently sat down with Phil Bourque, Head Brewer at Caledon Hills Brewing and one of the guys behind the scenes at Northern Hydration.At 39, Phil went from feeling relatively normal to finding out he had a tumour, undergoing surgery, and waiting to find out whether the cancer had spread.Thankfully, it hadn't.But Phil didn't just go back to his old life.He changed it.He cleaned up his diet. Cut back on alcohol. Started taking his health seriously. Started running. Lost 40+ pounds. Reconnected with old friends and began asking himself how he could get a little better every single day.Not because he's now trying to be perfect.But because he wants his kids to grow up watching their dad pursue his own potential.We talk about the fear behind a cancer diagnosis, the emotions nobody sees, fatherhood, running, health, friendship, building better habits and why sometimes you don't realize how bad you felt until you finally start feeling good.There's also plenty of grapefruit Northern, questionable hockey knowledge and an extremely important discussion about True Potential Peach. 😂🍑This one has everything.Phil, thank you for trusting us with your story.Philling cans and Philling hearts!,

Some conversations make you think. Others make you take action.

In Episode 10 of the True Potential Podcast, Connor and Dalton dive deep into self-belief, personal standards, truth, and why so many people slowly drift away from the life they actually want.

From chasing your goals without apology to overcoming fear, embracing discomfort, and building a life around what genuinely matters to you, this episode is a reminder that your future is decided by one person... YOU

In this episode:

⚡ Why most people settle for comfort instead of truth

⚡ How fear disguises itself as "waiting"

⚡ Why taking action builds confidence, not the other way around

⚡ Learning to trust your intuition and your own path

⚡ The difference between chasing success and creating a life you actually love

⚡ Why your standards determine your future

Whether you're building a business, working on yourself, healing from the past, or simply trying to become the person you know you're capable of being, this conversation is for you.

Connor

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"Your Source For Self-Discovery"

From non-alc morning beers and summer laughs to deep conversations about identity, self-love, relationships, authenticity, marriage, and finding peace in who you are, this episode is all about learning to trust yourself instead of chasing everyone else's definition of success.

The boys got together for a little Canada Day pod!

We discuss recovering from injury, rebuilding confidence, navigating life's highs and lows, communicating honestly, why resilience is about returning to your baseline, and how leading with love can transform every relationship in your life.

If you've ever questioned your direction, struggled with self-worth, or felt pressure to live someone else's version of success, this conversation is for you.

This episode is a reminder that your greatest potential isn't found by becoming someone else; it's uncovered by becoming more of yourself.

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After a run of incredible guest episodes, the boys are back on the couch for a conversation that goes deeper than expected.What starts with celebrating a new chapter for the podcast and welcoming Northern Hydration as the official drink sponsor quickly evolves into a discussion about injuries, setbacks, self-discovery, and the perspective required to navigate life's difficult seasons.Connor opens up about his ongoing injury battle and how months of frustration have forced him to rethink his relationship with patience, support, and control. Using the concept of a "life calendar," the guys explore how easy it is to become consumed by a difficult week, month, or season while forgetting how small those moments are in the context of an entire life.The conversation then shifts into something even deeper.Dalton shares lessons learned from years of personal growth, therapy, grief, and self-reflection, including a powerful story about supporting a client through a cancer diagnosis and how it helped him see his own experiences in a completely different light. The boys discuss what it means to go inward, why healing requires action rather than endless analysis, and how confidence is built by stepping into life's challenges instead of avoiding them.Life is about zooming out, trusting the process, and continuing to move forward while staying open to the lessons each season has to offer and being grateful to experiencing them. 💧 Official Drink Sponsor Northern Hydration📸 Follow Connor on IG:@cpheatcheck📸 Follow Dalton on IG:@dlaino.93🎙️ Subscribe to the True Potential Podcast for more conversations on growth, mindset, health, and living with intention.

In this episode, Dalton and Connor sit down with Dr. Kaitlin Link, Co-Founder of Benchmark Proactive Health, for one of the most impactful conversations we’ve had on the podcast so far.This episode goes far beyond fitness. We dive into what proactive healthcare actually looks like, why most people live reactively rather than preventively, and how understanding your body through real data can completely change your health trajectory.From DEXA scans, VO2 max testing, continuous glucose monitors, blood pressure, wearable data, and metabolic health — Dr. Kaitlin breaks down the metrics that truly matter and explains why Canadians need better access to health education, not just treatment after things go wrong.Some of the biggest topics in this episode:Why muscle is one of the most important organs for longevityHow sleep, stress, nutrition, and movement directly affect disease riskWhy most people are flying blind with their health dataThe emotional side of healthcare and the importance of feeling supportedHow small daily changes compound into massive long-term outcomesDr. Link also shares the story behind Benchmark and how years in emergency medicine led her to create a space focused on prevention, education, and empowering people to take ownership of their health before a crisis happens.This episode is packed with eye-opening conversations, actionable takeaways, and a reminder that you CAN take control of your health with the right data and habit tracking! Interested in getting your own health metrics tested? Check out Benchmark Proactive Health:Benchmark Proactive Health- https://mybenchmarkhealth.com/Shout out to our supplement feature of the podcast: Stay Above Nutrition- https://stayabovenutrition.ca/Use the code FUEL20 for 20% off your first orderFollow Host Connor:@cpheatcheckFollow Host Dalton:@dlaino.93Also check out Dalton's Physio Clinic, The Movement- https://www.themovementphysio.ca/

In this episode, Dalton and Connor sit down with Tai-Sean, the owner of Harbour Grounds, to talk coffee, community, and building a business that brings people together.

Harbour Grounds opened 8 months ago in Grimsby, Ontario and is quickly becoming one of Niagara's hottest spots. Together with his wife, Cassie, the two have built a beautiful cafe, filled with fantastic coffee, food, and atmosphere. Harbour Grounds also recently started doing events, like speed dating and poetry nights. During this episode, Tai-Sean shares the realities of entrepreneurship, the risks, the lessons, and the mindset required to keep showing up every day. The conversation goes beyond business, diving into community, identity, and what it means to build something that reflects who you are.

As always, the boys keep it light while still digging into the deeper themes around growth, purpose, and doing work you actually care about. It’s an honest look at chasing an idea, staying consistent, and creating something that lasts.

If you’ve ever thought about starting something of your own or just appreciate a great cup of coffee and a great conversation, this one’s for you.

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This one is a straight tangent of source! In Madness: Crop Tops, Bad Takes and Helpful Perspectives, Dalton and Connor lean into the unpredictable energy and let the conversation go wherever it wants. What starts with some questionable takes and jokes (yes, crop tops are involved) quickly turns into one of those episodes where you’re laughing one minute and actually reflecting the next.The boys bounce between lighthearted nonsense and real conversations about perspective — how easy it is to get caught up in your own thoughts, how important it is to zoom out, and why not every take (including their own) should be taken too seriously.At its core, this episode is about embracing the madness a little bit. Letting conversations be messy, being open to different viewpoints, and finding value in both the jokes and the deeper moments.It’s fun, it’s all over the place, and somehow it still brings it back to something useful.

Classic True Potential.