The Weighted Chats Podcast

In today's episode I am joined by Lindsay Jane who is a writer and copywriter for female entrepreneurs.  Lindsay has a way with words that brings relatability and honesty to the journey of womanhood. Her deep insight and wisdom inspire women to step into their highest potential selves, while throwing out the "rule book" of life. Her audio blog, The Unscripted Blog: Essays on Womanhood, is smart, bold and refreshingly real. Her debut memoir, Unscripted, is in the works, and will be ready for publication in 2023.

Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:

• How her career has evolved over the last few years 
• How she fell in love with the idea of becoming a personal trainer 
• The struggles she faced building her own business 
• How she feels in alignment with what she is doing now in business and in her life 
• The shifts she has seen in the marketing and copywriting world 
• How she has grown and evolved as a person throughout the years 
• How her love for personal development grew
• How her workouts helped her to realize her greatest potential and her true strengths 
• How she sets the example for her kids on what they want out of this life
• How the vanity metrics of fitness don't really matter in the long term
• How fitness allows her to feel and show-up in this world
• How we can flip the script from being skinny to being strong
• How dance had influence on her body image and how she felt about herself
• Why energy management has become so important for her and how she protects her energy
• How setting boundaries has been crucial for her to protect her energy 
• How being the "yes" person can make us miserable
• How we should listen to our body about how certain situations feel
• How she became so open and vulnerable about sharing her past and how she has healed from her past
• One misconception people have when it comes to being their most authentic self

Website:
https://unscriptedblog.ca/ 
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

Instagram:
@iamlindsayjane
@thestrengthgirl

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In today's episode I am joined by Andrew Wilhelm who is a coach, entrepreneur, husband and adventure sport enthusiast. His passion for self development is what led him to his career as a coach, where he focuses on helping his clients establish a self care routine that anyone would be proud of.

Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:

• How the newly married life has been and how their relationship has evolved over the years
• How he went from a "self-proclaimed piece of shit" to a coach in the fitness industry 
• How he went from being a University athlete to taking an interest in endurance sports 
• His experiences working in commercial gyms and how he wasn't feeling fulfilled in those settings 
• How he started a business during the middle of a pandemic and make a life for himself and his wife
• How fear motivated him to start a business during the middle of a pandemic 
• What he has learned most throughout his time owning a business 
• How entrepreneurship isn't sexy and how difficult it can really be 
• How a business opportunity was presented to him and has changed his entrepreneurial journey
• What you can do to get started with personal development and bettering yourself
• Figuring out the person you want to be and how to get there
• How precious life really is and why we should be showing up as our best self each and everyday
• Misconceptions people have when it comes to working out and beginning a fitness journey 
• How shifting your focus from how your body solely looks to how your body functions 

Website:
https://www.athletefarmtraining.com/
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

Instagram:
@athletefarm
@thestrengthgirl

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AthleteFarmTraining
https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl

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In today's episode I am joined by Nada Hassan who is Physiotherapist at The Movement Physio and Performance and completed her Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto. Throughout her time in school, Nada worked as a strength and conditioning coach and continues to coach powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters and crossfitters. 

Her mission is to help barbell athletes overcome their injuries so that can feel strong again and smash PRs. She believes that education and exercise are the foundations for a successful rehab program. 

Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:

• How participating in sports when she was younger and suffering from many injuries sparked her interest for physiotherapy 
• Why she wanted to get into the field of physiotherapy and see how she could improve the profession 
• One thing she loves most about physiotherapy and what she implements with all of her patients 
• How building rapport and taking the time to listen to your patients is so beneficial for providing quality care 
• How she blends coaching and physiotherapy within her own practice 
• Some of the pros and cons of in-person and online coaching and which she prefers  
• How communication plays a huge role within the clients rehab process from the client and practitioners side 
• How she got into powerlifting and what ignited her passion for  it 
• Her secrets to being strong and staying strong after a global pandemic influenced her training 
• How important it is to find something that you enjoy doing and having personal goals for yourself 
• How a lot of people don't dig deep enough into their "why" and look to find that motivation from somewhere 
• 3 pieces of advice she has for those who want to get into powerlifting and where they should start 
• How hiring a coach will help you get to your goal faster and ensure you waste less time trying to reach your goals 
• The misconceptions around powerlifting and the likelihood of powerlifters experiencing injury 
• How your ego can play a huge role in your training mentality 
• How the demographics in the gym have changed over the years with more women being in the weight room 

Website:
https://www.themovementphysio.ca/
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

Instagram:
@phoenix.reborn.nada
@thestrengthgirl

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/themvmtpts
https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl

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In today's episode I am joined by  Katalina Salazar who is a Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor. Kat is currently enrolled as a third year, full-time Chiropractic student at The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She also practices part-time as a Kinesiologist at Physiomed Nobleton and is a Trainer for the Jr. A Canadian Hockey team. 

She serves the community members of Nobleton who are looking to remain or get active while working around an injury. She also educates people on their injuries/health and gets them stronger through proactive approaches. 

Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:

• How pursuing an undergrad in Kinesiology developed her passion in the health and fitness space
• How she takes what she learned throughout undergrad into her own practice with clients 
• Two pieces of advice she has for new grads coming out of school
• How having practical experience in the workplace gave her greater insight into what she wanted to do moving forward into the future 
• How important it is to ask questions and challenge thought processes when working in the field
• How Kat defines Kinesiology and the many different avenues of the practice 
• The emotions she had getting rejected from Chiro school and how she continued to push forward 
• How Chiropractic became the next step for her after Kinesiology
• What is Chiropractic and how the profession has overlap and differs from other health practitioners 
• Some of the misconceptions around Chiropractic and debunking some common myths around the practice
• How important it is to find a practitioner who aligns with your goals and values but also as a practitioner, finding clients who align with your messaging
• The vision she has for herself moving forward after Chiro school and what she wants her life to look like

Website:
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

Instagram:
@rkinkat
@thestrengthgirl

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rkinkat
https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl

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In today's episode I am joined by Krystal Schouten who is the Owner of Fitness Reset and has worked in the Fitness industry for 8 years as a Fitness Coach, Pelvic Floor Specialist and Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist. 

Her mission is to empower and educate women about the importance of taking care of themselves- mind, body and beaver. She works with women of all ages and stages- from pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. 
 
Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:

•How she went to school to become a broadcaster and then shifted her career into fitness after having her son
•How being on mat leave inspired her to start running Mom and Baby Classes
•How being let go from her full time job encouraged her to launch her own business 
•How trial and error, listening to her clients and receiving their feedback allowed her to niche down into a specific market in the fitness field
•How passion, determination and collaborating with other business owners fueled her to start her own business 
•Why she rebranded her business and how finding her niche helped to drive that decision
•How she learned to listen herself and figure out how she enjoys serving and helping women best
•What most women aren't as widely educated on when it comes to their pregnancy journey
•Learning to give yourself grace and take the time for your body to rest and recover after pregnancy
•The mindset shift you need to have after having a baby and learning to love and accept your new body after pregnancy
•How everyone has their own timeline through postpartum healing and to take the time to just enjoy yourself 
•How having a support system is crucial throughout pregnancy and postpartum 
•Advice for new moms who are struggling to find themselves again after pregnancy 
•The negative impact that social media can have on new Mom's 
•How the exercise you do should reflect what you do on a day to day basis as a Mom
•How there is more to movement than just looking good 
•Some misconceptions people have around working with a Pelvic Floor Specialist

To find out more information about the guests in today's episode visit:
 
Website:
https://fitnessresetinfo.com/
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

Instagram:
@fitness.reset
@thestrengthgirl

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/fitnessresetinfo
https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl

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In today's episode I am joined by Gavin McHale who holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, worked as a Certified Exercise Physiologist, and spent 9 years as a Fitness Professional in the industry. 

He went from working with athletes, to general population clients to now working with health and fitness professionals. He helps fitness coaches, athletic therapists, and other healthcare professionals get paid for what they know and not just what they do. His mission is to help awesome coaches get paid well and live the lifestyle that they enjoy.
 
Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:
 
•His unique story about how he got into the health and fitness industry 
•How his hockey career taught him how important mindset and emotional intelligence is 
•How he tricked himself into liking exercising and working out growing up
•Why he made the shift from working with fitness clients to now working with health and fitness professionals 
•How he got into helping other trainers make more money and have more freedom within their business 
•How imposter syndrome was a positive for him as he was transitioning from fitness coach to business mentor 
•How fear and resistance fueled him to step into the business mentor role 
•How Byron Katie's 4 questions have played a huge role in helping him transform his thoughts and beliefs 
•The advice he has for someone who is just starting out in business or for anyone who is not quite where they want to be and are seeking change 
•How working with a coach buys you speed and a proven paved road to help you navigate throughout your journey 
•How people who pay, pay attention; when you pay more for something you are more bought into it and are more invested in doing the work 
•How staying in the same place is scarier than change  
•How you can use feedback to figure out what is working or what is not working in your life 
•How he has rebuilt his business on personal development, mindset and belief 
•Work with someone who is willing to hold you to a higher standard 
•Why meeting people where they're at is so important at the beginning of their journey
•Some misconceptions people have around their business or within their health and fitness journey 

To find out more information about the guests in today's episode visit:
 
Website:
https://www.maverickcoachingacademy.ca/
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

Instagram:
@gavinmchale1
@thestrengthgirl

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/gavinmchalemaverick
https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl

In today's episode I am joined by Sarah Sobotka who is a Registered Dietician, Functional Health Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer and holds a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics. 
 
Her main role as a practitioner is to help her clients address the root cause of their symptoms and optimize their health by providing functional health practices.  She provides coaching for gut issues, hormonal issues, sustainable eating, weight loss/weight gain and many others. In her spare time she loves to read, travel and hangout with her friends and family.
 
Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:
 
•Why some people might have a hard time transitioning into this process and how change an be hard
•How we are preconditioned as a society to always do more and how doing less and slowing down can be more beneficial throughout this journey  
•Her main demographic of clients that she works with as well as what common conditions and symptoms she treats
•How everything in the body is connected and why we need to heal internally before we can start to focus on the external 
•What inflammation really is and the positive and negative effects it has on the body  
•Why it's so important to get to the root cause of a symptom and what information the body is presenting us
•A list of the most common triggers of inflammation 
•Why mindset and managing your stress is so important throughout your journey 
•The difference between restricting foods and choosing not to eat foods that don't make you feel good 
•How food can have an effect on our skin, digestive system, hair, energy levels, hormonal health etc.
•Finding a healthy balance with certain foods vs. eliminating it forever 
•The role that the nervous system has within our bodies and what it needs in terms of movement
•Why the rest and digest state is so important for digestion and gut health 
•What you can do if you want to start healing your body without hiring a practitioner 
•Why hiring a coach or a practitioner will help to figure out the root cause of your symptoms faster
•How certain tests can give us more information and give us a clearer idea of a specific treatment plan 
•One misconception most people have when it comes to restoring their health or healing their body 

To find out more information about the guests in today's episode visit:
 
Website:
https://linktr.ee/sarahmarie.rd
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

Instagram:
@sarahnutrition.rd
@thestrengthgirl

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl

In today's episode I am joined by Deanna Balberman who is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and the Owner of Vitamin Dea Nutrition. 
 
Her main goal is to help women feel confident in their bodies through the use of intuitive eating, body image work and habit change. She jokes a lot that her work revolves around periods, poops and problems. When she’s not working she loves to travel and explore new places, binge TV episodes with her dog and sister and hangout with friends over coffee. 
 
Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:
 
•How her own personal experiences led her to a career in Holistic Nutrition
•How her unhealthy mindset ultimately led her to helping others develop a healthy mindset towards food and body image 
•What types of people she works with and why they choose to work with her 
•How she tied her worth to external validation and praise from others for years growing up
•Why she never wants to go back to a gym that has mirrors 
•The positive and negative effects of being a competitive dancer growing up
•What she has personally done to heal her relationship with food and exercise 
•Resources and people that were a positive influence for her on her healing journey 
•How to reject the diet mentality when you first begin intuitive eating
•Why you should focus on healing your relationship with your body first before trying to change it
•Her main pillars that she uses with her clients as a foundation of the work she does
•The inner battle of posting to social media when you own a very personal brand   
•How talking about more "taboo" topics and her own struggles has sparked conversations with people and led to potential clients 
•Where to start if you're wanting to heal your relationship with food and start eating intuitively 
•One misconception that most people have around intuitive eating 

To find out more information about the guests in today's episode visit:
 
Website:
https://www.vitamindea.ca/
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

 Instagram:
@vitamin.dea
@thestrengthgirl
 
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/vitamin.dea
https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl

In today's episode I am joined by Deven Wilkins who is a Registered Psychotherapist and obtains a Masters in Counselling Psychology.
 
The main demographic of people she works with includes clients who are suffering from trauma, workplace psychological injury, victims of crimes and youth counselling. She enjoys helping her clients with their personal growth and development. 
 
Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:
 
•How her own struggles and trauma encouraged her to pursue Psychology 
•How a high school teacher influenced her to pursue Psychotherapy and Counselling as a career path 
•How her experience as a client allowed her to see the other side of counselling and help her within her practice
•Why it is so important to shop around and try out different therapists to find the right one you connect with 
•Why it is so important to meet the client where they're at helps to build rapport and comfort during their session
•How you as the client can guide the session and allow it to be the experience you want it to be 
•Finding the right healthcare practitioner to help you push through the discomfort and be uncomfortable with 
•How being physically active can help to positively impact your mental health and the connection between physical and mental health 
•How COVID and the closure of gyms allowed her to get resourceful and train differently 
•How COVID has negatively impacted the mental health of many people and the increase in mental health struggles 
•How incorporating simple activities into your day to day routine can help to positively impact your mental and physical health 
•How finding the right coping skills that work for you can make a huge difference in your day to day   
•How taking personal inventory can help to figure out where you're currently at and what you're struggling with 
•3 pieces of advice that you could use if you're thinking about going to therapy 
•One misconception that people have most about going to therapy

To find out more information about the guests in todays episode visit:
 
Website:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/deven-wilkins-brantford-on/702765
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

 Instagram:
@thestrengthgirl
 
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl

In today's episode I am joined by Sarah Emma who is a Strength and Conditioning and Nutrition Coach for Level Ten Coaching. 
 
She has specific interest in helping people learn how to care for and love themselves through exercise, nutrition and healthy and sustainable habits. 
 
Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:
 
•How her sports background got her into strength and conditioning and nutrition coaching
•Where her fitness journey began and how it stemmed from a negative place with herself
•Why she decided to transition from working in-person with athletes in the strength and conditioning world to working with general population nutrition clients online 
•How the pandemic influenced her career change 
•How her dream job working with Olympic athletes turned out to be not what she thought it was 
•Why she loves working with the clientele she is working with now 
•The 3 main pillars and the foundation of her practice when she is working with clients 
•Emma's personal story of disordered eating and exercising 
•How over exercising and undereating can cause so much damage to the body mentally and physically 
•How getting to your goal weight won't change your life unless you do the inner work and figure out your why
•What questions to ask yourself when you want to lose weight 
•How we are seeing a shift from being "skinny" to "strong" in certain groups of people
•How certain companies have changed their marketing messages to be more body positive 
•How social media can be a negative and toxic influence on body image for young teens
•How people have this idea that they have to give up everything they love when starting their health and fitness journey 
•How people think that if they're not perfect throughout this process than they're a failure 
•How less is better and quality over quantity matters more 

To find out more information about the guests in todays episode visit:
 
Website:
https://www.leveltencoaching.co/
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

 Instagram:
@sarah.emma.strength
@leveltencoaching
@thestrengthgirl
 
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl