The Weighted Chats Podcast

In today's episode I am joined by Naturopathic Doctor, Alexis Cole who currently sees patients out of Bare Ur Beauty here in Brantford, Ontario. 
 
She has specific interest in women's hormonal health and fertility and is passionate about helping women achieve balanced hormones while making every cycle harmonious.  
 
Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:
 
•A little bit into Dr. Alexis's background and why she pursued naturopathy as her career
•How she knew from Grade 7 that she wanted to be a naturopathic doctor 
•How she had to adapt her practice during the COVID pandemic
•How and why she decided to take special interest in women's health and fertility
• Why she is so passionate about bridging the gap between women's health and traditional medicine
•How she wants to break the stigma around painful periods not being normal
•How she is a believer in Western Medicine but there is a time and a place for it
•How working with a practitioner who aligns with your goals and your values is so important 
•Why it's important to collaborate with other health professionals to give the best treatment plan to her patients
•Mia's personal story with hormonal birth control 
•How there has been a shift from skinny to strong in the health and fitness space 
•How listening to your body's internal cues and signals is so important to listen to especially during your cycle
•The biggest misconception around women's hormones and the female menstrual cycle
 
To find out more information about the guests in todays episode visit:
 
Website:
https://www.dralexiscole.com/
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

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

In today's episode I am joined by Physiotherapist and Co-Founder of The Movement Physiotherapy and Performance, Dalton Laino. 
 
His mission is to help people get back to doing what they love through an active based rehab and strengthening model. 
 
 Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:
 
• a little bit into Dalton's background and what led him into pursuing Physiotherapy as a career
• some insight into his competitive drive and how the led him getting into Physio school
• how he wanted to make more of an impact in the Physio world and level up the profession
• how an Instagram account was an outlet for what he was learning in school and led to something bigger
 • how he flourished into becoming a co-founder of a clinic with his friends 
 • why he implements a more non-traditional way of practicing with his patients vs. that traditional model 
 • how speaking in a way that aligns with their ideal patients and has led to greater patient success 
 • how their different approach has challenged the way people think about Physiotherapy 
 • how rehab and fitness professionals can work together more to provide patients with the best treatment plans
 • how working as a prior Strength Coach has helped his practice as a Physiotherapist
 • how he avoids burnout and what boundaries he sets in order to be his best self for everyone
 • the misconception that Physio's are here to fix you vs. guide you  
 
 To find out more information about the guests in todays episode visit: 

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

Instagram:
@themvmtpts
@thestrengthgirl

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

Episode 1 of Weighted Chats is here!

In today's episode, I am joined by Strength And Conditioning Coach, Business Woman and Educator, Alena Luciani (@training2XL).

Her mission is to equip athletes and coaches with the tools they need to be able to excel in the game of life by combining strength training with education.

Topics for our heavy-weighted conversation include:

• a little bit into Alena's background and how she got into strength and conditioning
• how she was able to honour her late father through educating 
• why she decided to become a business owner and leave the Collegiate Level sports world
• what it's like being a female in a male dominant industry
• that what she has to offer is unique and that doesn't feel the need to compare herself to anyone
• how she builds her confidence and self-worth
• ways that you can continue to take care of your mental health as you continue to care for others
• how being opened-minded and fluid in your approaches can help more people
• how sometimes not knowing an answer can create even greater trust between you and your client
• when it comes to cueing and correcting sometimes less is more
• advice for those who want to get into a health and fitness program 

To find out more information about the guests in todays episode visit:

Website:
https://www.training2xl.com/
https://thestrengthgirl.com/

Instagram:
@training2XL
@thestrengthgirl

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/training2xl
https://www.facebook.com/thestrengthgirl