Transform Your Life Podcast

By Angela Hauck & Ashley GrantHealth & Fitness

Transform Your Life Podcast episodes

March 22, 2018 0019 - Interview with Sam Pitre: How to MAKE BETTER CHOICES
Sam Pitre is a 43 year old bad-ass mom of three boys - 18, 13 and 8. A few short years ago (5 to be exact), her family was super concerned about the amount she smoked and her lack of exercise. This prompted her to take up running, quit smoking and then she discovered crossfit. Sam started to get stronger, had more energy and had found a place to release stress in an awesome community of new friends. The only thing missing was proper nutrition- that's when she met Ange. Ange became her nutrition coach & taught her how to effectively fuel her workouts and achieve her body composition goals.
Sam is now a crossfit L1 coach at NoDrama fitness in Kincardine, as well as an online nutrition coach for clients all over the world. Helping people achieve their goals is her passion & she wants everybody to know that it's never too late!
In today's episode...
- How Sam's kids & husband brought her to a "breaking point"
- How "nutrition" is often the missing piece to seeing results in your body
- The easy habits + starting behaviours that you can introduce right now
- How to make "better choices"
- How to promote a healthy relationship with food
- Easy ways to get more protein
- Sam's favourite tools to use for nutrition
- The importance of taking inventory on how much you are eating
- A full day of eating for Sam
- How Sam got the entire family on board with CROSSFIT + HEALTHY EATING
- Getting started with crossfit
- How to handle negativity and judgement from other people on social media
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/samknitter/
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/samantha.f.pitre
NO DRAMA FITNESS http://nodramafitness.ca/
33 min
March 15, 2018 0018 - Interview with Naturopathic Dr. David Miller: How to OPTIMIZE GUT HEALTH & deal with BLOATING + CONSTIPATION
Dr. David Miller is a Naturopathic Doctor in his 10th year of clinical practice. He blends traditional methods with new research-based approaches. He strives with every fibre of his being to help you reach your total health goals in the most efficient, effective, and empowering ways possible. David's focus is on digestion and the gut-brain connection. He believes that through optimizing the gut-brain connection we can foster overall health and resilience that will benefit every one of us, regardless of what condition we may have.

In today's episode...
- What is naturopathic medicine
- How David used homeopathy to cure his mom's fibromyalgia sytems & his colitis
- What is the gut-brain connection
- Why is gut health so important
- How to optimize gut health
- Strategies to deal with constipation & bloating
- Discussion about the use of apple cider vinegar
- How & why to do an elimination diet
- How to determine if a food is good for your system or not
- Supplements to optimize gut health
https://www.drdavidmillernd.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/veganmeateater
SORLEX: www.sorlex.ca
How to do an ELIMINATION DIET: https://www.drdavidmillernd.com/ang-hauck-podcast
PW protected = transform
52 min
March 08, 2018 0017 - Interview with JB: How to use MEDITATION, VISUALIZATION + FITNESS to overcome ANXIETY
JB is a personal trainer and spiritual enthusiast from the UK. He used to suffer with anxiety until he put coping mechanisms into place. We dive into breathing, visualizing, meditation, diet, exercise, facing fear and handling panic attacks to help manage anxiety.
In today's episode...
- JB's earliest memories of anxiety
- Successful coping mechanisms to overcome anxiety
- Breathing techniques
- How to get started with visualization
- The power of meditation
- How to control a panic attack when it is happening
- How can diet and exercise help with anxiety
- How to face fears
- Personality traits of successful people
Connect with JB:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JBPodcast

https://www.facebook.com/TheJBpodcast/

https://www.patreon.com/TheJbPodcast

Www.twitter.com/JBurt1992
50 min
March 01, 2018 0016 - Interview with Nutrition Expert Jason Phillips: How to OPTIMIZE NUTRITION to make it WORK FOR YOU
Jason Phillips has been everywhere and done everything from cover model to professional athlete to founder of iN³ Nutrition. Jason has written for several publications including Men’s Fitness and his own book, Macros Explained: Your ultimate guide to macronutrient prescription for health, performance, and aesthetics, and has been a sponsored athlete in the fitness industry for over 6 years.
Jason’s journey began in a battle with anorexia and has landed him in a position today where he has helped thousands of people achieve their goals. His formal background comes from Florida State University where he majored in exercise science with a concentration in fitness and nutrition. He has consulted for reality weight loss shows, traveled with the PGA tour, and has helped several functional fitness athletes improve performance.
Jason and his team are committed to helping individuals reach their personal best through nutrition counseling, macronutrient coaching, and motivational mentorship.
In today's episode...
- How Jason overcame anorexia
- How your nutritional approach should change depending on your goals (aesthetics/fat loss, performance & longevity)
- Pre and post workout nutrition to support your goals
- The importance of periodizing your nutrition
- Jason's thoughts on veganism for performance athletes
- How to adjust your nutrition if you do shift work
- Jason's kick-ass nutrition coaching certifications & what they're all about
- What is reverse dieting
- Signs that it's time to start a reverse diet
- Why "doing more" isn't always better
- How to start a good coaching relationship with your client

Nutritional Coaching Institute - http://ncicertifications.com/
UNDO THE DAMAGE: Reverse Dieting Made Easy - https://in3nutrition.com/undo-the-damage-reverse-dieting-made-easy/

Connect with Jason online via INSTAGRAM @jasonphillips_in3 or via his website https://in3nutrition.com/
51 min
February 22, 2018 0015 - Interview with WBFF PRO Lisamarie Mandapat: THE HIGHS + LOWS of COMPETITION PREP plus the SEARCH FOR MODERATION
Lisamarie Mandapat is 25 years old and originally from Seattle, Washington. She has a Bachelors in English and a Master's degree in the Science of Educational Studies. She moved to Hawaii almost 4 years ago which is where her fitness journey began.

She's done 2 competitions with the WBFF in the Fitness Category. Lisamarie received her pro card with the organization in June of 2016 and just showcased my best physique to date at my pro debut in Atlantic City this last December.

Lisamarie runs an online coaching business specializing in strength training and weight loss that takes a very sustainable/maintainable approach to dieting and lifestyle changes in order to live a happy, healthy and well-balanced life while still reaching your fitness goals.

***p.s. Her fav food is peanut butter... She says she could have it on ANYTHING.

Lisamarie and I talk about..
- Why she decided to do her first competition
- The importance of building muscle before you step on stage
- The importance of having a healthy metabolism before you step on stage
- What winning her pro card felt like
- The best parts of prep
- The worst parts of prep
- The post-show recovery process
- The post-show struggles that not enough people talk about
- The struggle to find moderation
- High protein on-to-go snacks
- How to satisfy cravings for something sweet

https://www.instagram.com/lisamarie_wbffpro/
For online coaching, you can email Lisamarie at [email protected]
1 hr 9 min
February 15, 2018 0014 - Interview with my fiancee JAMIE ZADOW: HIS PERSPECTIVE on DATING A BODYBUILDER
Jamie Zadow is a family man, your typical average joe & the guy that I'm excited to marry this fall. He's not a gym rat and in fact, calls himself #mrmaintain ! On any given night, you will find him checking the scores of the latest sports games. He grew up playing baseball, hockey, golf & basketball, but has never really liked the gym. In today's episode, we cover his perspective on dating a bodybuilder.
Time Stamps:
0:45 - Who made the first move & how our love story transpired
3:07 - Jamie's perspective on bodybuilding & fitness
9:30 - The funny quirks of living with a bodybuilder
19:00 - The challenges of living with a bodybuilder
24:30 - The benefits of living with a bodybuilder
27:23 - Do you ever feel pressure to look a certain way because I'm into fitness
29:22 - What's it like watching your girlfriend go through "build" + "lean out" cycles
32:15 - How Jamie feels about my physique being shared on social media
35:30 - How would you like to be remembered
36:48 - What did Jamie's Valentine's Day Card say? [I OPEN IT LIVE ON AIR]
38 min
February 08, 2018 0013 - Interview with Craig Ballantyne: How to MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY + SQUEEZE MORE OUT OF YOUR DAY
Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach. He's the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. Craig has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine for over 17 years. Today he teaches high-performing entrepreneurs how to squeeze more out of their days, increase their income, and make more quality time for their families in his Perfect Life Workshop and Work-Life Mastery programs. Craig used his own advice to overcome crippling anxiety attacks in 2006, and he's gonna teach us all about his 5 Pillars of Success.
Time Stamps:
3:39 - How Craig overcame crippling anxiety attacks
6:20 - How to breathe to help reduce stress and calm down
10:55 - The 5 Pillars of Success to create transformation in your life
25:37 - How to create the best & most productive day
38:48 - How to transition from where you are right now into creating a new daily routine
42:23 - How to eliminate or minimize distractions
45:54 - If you could travel back in time and speak to a young Craig Ballantyne, what would you tell yourself?
50:38 - Craig's Amazing Perfect Day Formula Gratitude Journal + How you can win a FREE COPY!
52:55 - Why I love this gratitude journal so much
55:03 - How would you like to be remembered
https://www.earlytorise.com/
https://perfectdayformula.com/
https://www.craigballantyne.com/freegift - FREE TOOLS -> TIME JOURNAL, PIN POINTING YOUR "MAGIC TIME", CREATING A "NOT-TO-DO-LIST", PREP FOR A MORE SUCCESSFUL TOMORROW
56 min
February 01, 2018 0012 - Interview with Ruth Montgomery: The Maven Project & HOW VULNERABILITY HEALS and HELPS US CONNECT
Ruth Montgomery is the Founder & Creator of The Maven Project. In early 2017 she ventured into the lonely world of Entrepreneurship as an Interior Designer and Professional Organizer. Through her own personal development and soul-seeking journey to create a fulfilled life she realized there was a void in South Western Ontario of personal development. Her search to find her purpose led her to creating the Maven Project; a project focusing on bringing like-minded individuals together to grow, learn and collaborate by sharing their areas of expertise with others. And to realize that though life’s journey it’s not always perfect, yet we are more alike than we are different if we open ourselves up to be vulnerable with our stories.

2:03 - Let's go back to the creation of the Maven Project. Was there one pivotal moment or event that inspired you to create this?

4:30 - What are your workshops like?

5:35 - How to "open up" and create vulnerable conversations

6:57 - How to pick yourself up from failure

7:40 - Did you always know that you wanted to be an entrepreneur?

9:20 - What have been the biggest hardships of your business thus far?

11:40 - How do you think your travels have helped change your perspectives on life?

14:02 - What's CAMP MAVEN and who is it for?

17:39 - What books & podcasts are your favourites for personal development

18:44 - Favourite courses in personal development

20:46 - What drives and motivates you

23:25 - What have been the biggest challenges you've had to overcome?

25:40 - How to work through mental blocks that are holding you back from being successful

28:39 - Setting boundaries with time management

29:33 - How to create boundaries in relationships

34:15 - How would you like to be remembered?

https://www.facebook.com/TheMavenProject/
https://www.instagram.com/themavenproject/
36 min
January 25, 2018 0011 - Interview with Paul Revelia - Q & A with MY COACH
Today’s episode is a Q&A with my coach, Paul Revelia. Paul is a drug free professional bodybuilder who has been training in the gym for over 2 decades. He's the owner of Pro Physique, an expert in the fitness industry and just a really smart dude! He also has a kick-ass YOUTUBE CHANNEL with high quality content and multiple videos each week. Paul co-hosts REDEFINE HEALTHY RADIO which you all need to go check out for up to date info about training, nutrition and health.
Time Stamps:
5:44 - How do you balance being a coach, competitor, dad and partner?
9:58 - What are your thoughts on off season cardio for a person who is looking to put on size and strength?
13:40 - What steps should somebody take ahead of time to set their competition prep season up for success?
17:45 - What qualities do you see in your most successful athletes?
21:10 - As a young person in the gym, I always thought more was better. Now I know that's not that the case. Would you recommend that I go from over training down to 3-4 days per week or to slowly taper back the volume?
25:05 - How often should I be training a lagging muscle that doesn't seem to grow?
26:22 - What's an acceptable rate of weight gain during a build?
31:27 - How do you personally deal with hunger, energy, irritability and lack of sex drive during a competition prep?
39:17 - I know that you're possibly planning to compete this year. What's drawn you back to the sport?
44:15 - What projects are you currently working on?
48:32 - How would you like to be remembered?

http://www.prophysique.com/
https://www.instagram.com/paulrevelia/
51 min
January 18, 2018 0010 - How to Eat Healthy on the Go
Today's episode covers how to stay on track when eating out, while traveling & when life is busy.
Time Stamps:
1:25 - Why the healthiest option isn't always the best choice
4:18 - Best choices at Starbucks
6:00 - My go-tos at Subway
8:00 - Best choices at MacDonalds
9:49 - My go-tos at Tim Hortons
10:42 - What to look for when looking at nutrition facts when fat loss is your goal
15:52 - What to pack or grab on the go while travelling
20:42 - How to doeal with pressure from other people who are making choices that don't align with your goals
22:20 - How to shift your mentality surrounding eating out so that you can escape the all or nothing mentality
24:10 - A new project that I'm starting in 3 weeks
15 min