The FlowCast

This episode was recorded on Bell Let's Talk Day, a day focused on raising funds and awareness towards mental health support. Today we are talking about positivity and go through a unique meditation style that combines a number of different positive psychology tricks into one practice to help you feel grateful in the present moment and work towards your long-term goals. 1:30 - Happy Bell Let's Tal...

This week on the FlowCast we had a lot of fun talking to Grace Reynolds. Grace runs her own business as an award-winning mortgage broker in Peterborough while balancing family life, her passion for outdoor sports, and leading several networking groups in the area. In this conversation, we talk about how Grace balances her work with the rest of her full schedule, how to build a growth mindset, and...

Alyssa Rowe is an owner of Comfort Keepers Peterborough, a business dedicated to "Elevating the Human Spirit." In all that Alyssa does on a daily basis to care for others, in this episode we talk about the self-care that Alyssa prioritizes to keep herself going strong. Alyssa is one of the most positive and optimistic people we know and we go over a lot of practical advice about maintaining and pr...

Colleen Hunt is one of the founders of Naturally Nested, a maternal support practitioner (MSP) service in Peterborough. In addition to her MSP training, she is a holistic nutritionist specializing in prenatal and postpartum nutritional needs. In this episode 1:20 - Naturally Nested 2:15 - Origins of maternal support practitioner 3:45 - How old is the role of the doula? 4:30 - What led Colleen down...

Have you set your New Year's Resolutions for 2020? In this episode of the FlowCast we talk resolutions, break down the pitfalls and offer suggestions on how you can actually stick through and accomplish your biggest goals in 2020. 1:00 - Welcome to a new year of podcasts! 3:00 - Dreams becoming real things 4:15 - Telsi's stance on resolutions 4:50 - The problem with resolutions * 6:45 - Resolution...

This clip from episode 40 of the FlowCast goes over the 2020 Vision course in its entirety. You can get 2020 Vision at rjkayser.com/2020 - launching January 1, 2020. Even if you don't pick up this course, I hope that you'll learn something about setting and achieving your Dream Goals from this clip. Subscribe to the FlowCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-flowcast/id1...

On this episode of the FlowCast, Telsi and I share what's next in 2020, both behind the mics with the podcast and in the rest of our lives with some big announcements. We also reflect on our most important business lessons of 2019 and get a surprise visit from a friend and regular listener of the show! This will be the last episode released in 2019. Thank you for tuning in to the podcast this year...

I had a blast recording this episode of the podcast with Siam Grobler! Si is part of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce member relations team, and a course instructor in social enterprise at Trent University while working on his MBA. Want to learn more about how to start a podcast of your own? Si was very curious about the inner workings of the podcast, so stick around after the end credits if y...

Carly Eagles is the founder of Sweet Simple Nutrition, a holistic nutrition coaching company based in Peterborough. I had a lot of fun recording this podcast episode with Carly while Telsi was away doing her Pilates certification. Carly and I have a shared passion for food and nutrition and so this episode goes deep into some very helpful advice for anyone to apply towards improving their nutritio...

In this fascinating conversation we had the privilege to sit down to talk with Irèni Stamou, a professional dancer and choreographer who has taken what she learned from 15 years in the profession and translated it into an incredible career in wellness and body work. There's not a lot of banter or back and forth in this conversation because Irèni's story flows all on its own. There's so much to lea...

We face a lot of emotions that get in the way of finding our flow. Maybe there are no bad emotions but one of the most insidious for flow and creativity is envy. This week we talk about the downside of envy and how you can work to eliminate this obtrusive state of mind. 00:45 - Topic of the day - Envy 1:30 - What is envy and how does it lead to issues when it’s the driver? 3:00 - The slippery slop...

Josh Chessman and Dan Growden are two close friends of ours who are also incredible endurance athletes. They've put together a unique trail run get-together at Haroldtown Conservation Area in Peterborough for November 30. In this episode, we dive into what inspired this challenge for them, how to participate, and the tips and tricks (or lack thereof) that Dan and Josh will be using to perform thei...

The stoic fighter Mike Doherty returns to the FlowCast to talk about mindset training and coming back from a loss as a fighter. This episode is sure to get you fired up and teach you some critical points to keep in mind when you are seeking mastery and finding your flow! 1:30 - Special Announcement for Josh and Dan’s Trail Race 3:00 - Mike Doherty returns 4:00 - WAKO K1 Championships 5:00 - Losing...

This past week I (RJ) attended the Power of Success seminar in Toronto where Tony Robbins and friends gave engaging talks on success and their different strategies for making monumental differences in your life. I wanted to immortalize this information-packed day, so I talk a bit about the environment itself and the other guests before focusing in on the Tony Robbins part of the day! 3:00 - The ty...

We've heard from a lot of guests lately who are shining their own unique light which is helping to spread their message and build a following around their message. But how do you go about finding something truly authentic to you that resonates with your creative calling? In this episode, Telsi and I share some tips about what it means to be authentic, how much more valuable it is for building your...

Jess Dalliday is an entrepreneur, mom, podcast junkie, and the creator of Pilates on Demand and The Healthy Sweet Potato, a popular plant-based foodie blog. In this information-packed episode, we talk about how Jess found her creative niche and the productivity system that she uses to pump out an incredible amount of top-calibre content. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, revamp your producti...

How can introverts create podcasts and YouTube channels? Telsi and I share our journeys and research into the connection between introverts and leadership. 00:45:00 - Introverts in the extrovert ideal world 3:00 - Telsi’s introverted path into personal training 6:30 - Recovering shyness 8:15 - How to identify introversion and extroversion 10:00 - The shift to introversion in adolescence 11:15 - Pu...

This teaser episode and book recommendation is in preparation for Episode 30 talking about thriving as an introvert in an “extrovert ideal” world. Also, a note on delayed gratification as today it is my brother’s birthday and yet he’s two weeks out from his physique competition so there will be no cake for him today. Happy Birthday Jeff!

You Don't Know Everything | FlowCast #29 with Nufás Media RJ Kayser Download The boys are back in town! Sean Thornton and Jordan Porter of Nufás Media are with us this week to talk about making Peterborough great again (not their tagline and not endorsed by Nufás, lol). You might remember Jordan from being on the FlowCast a few episodes back and this time we had the dynamic duo of the Nufás boys i...

Kent Sheehey has been on a journey of self-discovery since his teenage years when he first found fitness. He is an entrepreneur and the co-owner of Sweat Happy Wellness, a reformer pilates studio with locations in Peterborough and Lindsay. Along with his wife Becky, they have been bringing a refreshing and holistic take on fitness to the community and have been seeing great growth in their busines...

Dr. Sean is a chiropractor, fitness bootcamp instructor, Canadian Reserves member, family man, and productivity master. In this episode, we dive into his recent performance at the Canadian Forces Iron Warrior 2019 competition which is a gruelling military-style Iron Man event. We talk about the training and recovery leading up to the competition, how Dr. Sean improved so much over past years, and...

What a great podcast this was with Jordan Porter! Recounting tales of the intense flow of extreme sports when your life is teetering on a slab of wood and debating the concept of achieving mastery in one field versus becoming a skilled jack-of-all-trades. There were many laughs to be had during this conversation but Jordan also has a deep understanding of his own experience of flow both in physica...

What’s up everyone, RJ here and in this special FlowCast series I’m talking about the recovery strategies that I’m implementing in training and preparing for the Canadian Hercules competition just a few weeks away. In part 1 I’m talking about floating and the particular benefits that are helping my body recovery from training and further prepare for the competition.

Laura Anderson is a naturopathic doctor in Peterborough who has been able to create a life around the things that she is passionate about. In this wide-ranging conversation we cover Laura’s journey into naturopathic medicine, her take on following your gut to find your true calling, how naturopathic medicine can help you, and simple practices you can implement to make your life better. Let’s dive...

We live in a world obsessed with comparisons. The drawback is that you cannot find your own flow when comparing yourself to others. In this episode, we break down Theodore Roosevelt's classic quote and talk about strategies for freeing yourself from the vicious comparison cycle. Show Notes: 2:00 - Why people disagree that comparison is the thief of joy 4:00 - Comparison and flow states 11:30 - Coa...