Resilient Humans

#InspireByAccident has become Megan's unofficial hashtag. She loves CrossFit and weightlifting, and does them both very well. She walks the walk and leads by example. As a retired RCMP officer and CrossFit Affiliate Owner, Megan's goal is to "just be real". She believes the world is becoming increasingly more fake. Real inclusivity doesn't talk about inclusivity, it just is. Jo...

In this episode of  Resilient Humans , we dive into the power of competition and how it pushes people to uncover strengths and qualities they didn’t know existed within them. Inspired by the incredible performances we witnessed at Saturday's Maritime Mayhem event, we explore how competition isn't just about winning—it's about stepping outside of your comfort zone, finding resilience, a...

In this episode of  Resilient Humans , we dive into the intersection of resilience and CrossFit, exploring  7 practical ways to become a more adaptable, consistent, and mentally tough athlete.  CrossFit isn’t just about lifting heavier or going faster—it’s about cultivating habits that support your long-term growth both inside and outside the gym. We discuss strategies like embracing scaling, prep...

"It never works out for me" "This is the worst day ever" Dramatic language, marked by extreme expressions like "never" or "always," simplifies life into rigid absolutes, stripping away subtlety and leading to unnecessary tension. This episode delves into how such language shapes perception, inflates stress, and fosters emotional imbalance through catastrophizing and...

"I'm busy" - how many times have you said this in your life? And when you say it, are you clear on how it affects your mindset? Today's show is all about your mindset and the words you use. Small changes in our language can have a meaningful impact on our mindset and our outcomes. Let me know if you have a cognitive shift after listening to this. As always, please like, share, and...

It was a challenge to keep this episode from lasting 2 hours :) Natalie Davison is an accomplished coach, speaker, and realtor, and after this episode, you'll see exactly what’s driven her remarkable success. She shares her powerful transformation story, revealing how small, consistent changes can lead to monumental results. One of my favorite takeaways was her inspiring quote: "Do hard th...

I ended Episode 120 with "This journey isn't over. It's just not yet." And here we are - with another shot at joining the Riverview Fire Department. This show is about digging in, self-advocacy, and persistence in the face of adversity. As always, please like, share, and subscribe.  If you would like some help, please reach out! I'd love to be your coach.  Thanks for listening!...

In this episode of The Resilient Humans Podcast , host Kevin Wood welcomes Kate Solovieva, a renowned health and nutrition coach who has mentored hundreds of coaches and worked with over a thousand clients. Together, they dive deep into the power of human connection, health, and habit-building. Kate shares her transformative experience leading a "Free Hugs" campaign, highlighting the emoti...

Last Wednesday, I went to the Riverview Fire Hall for the physical fitness test to become a volunteer firefighter. And I failed before I even got to climb a ladder. Disappointment. Confusion. Uncertainty. I experienced a lot of emotions since then. This journey isn't over. It's just not yet.   As always, please like, share, and subscribe.  If you would like some help, please reach out! I&#...

In this episode, we dive into the topic of resilience with Dr. Constance Scharff, a global researcher in addiction and trauma recovery. Dr. Scharff shares insights from her 20 years of studying mental health practices across different cultures. She emphasizes the importance of connection, mindset, and hope in overcoming life's challenges. Her experiences, from witnessing everyday acts of brave...

Is laziness a habit? Or is it just who you are? Something you were born with? I'm here to tell you the you can break free from the choice of laziness. You can choose to act, in any moment, to make a different choice. The act doesn't have to be large. In fact, I'd argue that the smaller the act, the better, as you won't feel as overwhelmed to begin. This show highlights the importan...

Mark England makes history as being the first person to appear 3 times on the show! And we knocked this one out of the park too. We hit on some new topics today, including: -Why people are resistant to change -Using the Enlifted Method personally -The differences between Beginner Syndrome, Imposter Syndrome, and Imposters -Why keeping it simple trumps complexity any day of the week Should I bring...

Loved recording this episode! This one has been on my mind for a while. We all know there has to be differences between successful and unsuccessful people. But what are they? Is it innate? Or are there skills and practices we can all utilize to be more successful? I give you 5 tangible differences: 1) Goals vs dreams 2) Simple vs complex solutions 3) Actions vs plans 4) Reasons vs excuses 5) Solid...

We are BACK! Let's get the fall seasons started with a guest interview with Todd Squires. I really enjoyed Todd's story about a men's trip he was on and how he started using some Enlifted tools with them out of the blue. They felt like he was messing with their minds (in a good way). Todd's also been influencing the culture at his gym, CrossFit Angola, by describing workouts using...

Bit of a different show today. This came in as a request from a current client. She wrote down a bunch of topics/talking points that we've discussed over the years, and wanted them all in one place. So this is it! Let me know if one or more points stuck out for you. If enough people mention one, I can make it its own episode. I'll also be taking August off as a quick break. New shows and g...

Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning education and psychology instructor, author, and resiliency expert. She specializes in resiliency, navigating stress and change, personal wellness in the workplace, and optimal performance - both personal...

A little on the nerdy side today. "Once you hit (insert age), your metabolism goes to sh*t" I hate hearing that. Because it's a cop-out. Your metabolism isn't a light switch that just turns off. There are many factors why it slows down, and age is just part of it. Do you know the leading cause of a slowing metabolism? Muscle mass. Today's show, we dive into some fact and fictio...

Just realized I had two Jason's in back to back episodes. Today is Jason Turner! He created one of the only mental health treatment programs focused on our ancestral history of evolution, using physiology to support mental health and making experiential fitness a prescription for wellness. Jason is a resilient human having made it through two near suicide attempts and addiction as well as the...

This one might trigger a few people. Good :) There's a difference between needs and preferences. I've been on the receiving end of finding out the difference at many endurance events. And every time, it was a 'wonderful' learning opportunity. We all love our comforts. I get it. And sometimes, it's nice to have those comforts stretched to build a little resiliency and adaptabili...

A few months back, I was invited to be a guest on stage at a hypnotist show. I hadn't been to a show since high school (so a few years), and apparently I was...memorable. Jason Cyrus had me dancing, singing, blaming my wife for hiding my shoe (even though it was on my hand). After the show, I mentioned to Jason I had a podcast, and without hesitation, agreed to be a guest. And here we are! Wha...

If I had a dollar for every time someone used age as an excuse for NOT exercising, I'd be loaded. It's time to let go of that BS and get moving. I'm in my mid-40s, and still getting faster and stronger. When does the 'slowing down' part happen?  "Age is just a number" has been and will continue to be true. We have so much evidence of it at the gym. As always, please lik...

In this episode of the Resilient Humans podcast, I sit down with Ryan Fellows, a remarkable CrossFit affiliate owner and mindset coach. Ryan's journey from being a regular gym member to taking over a CrossFit gym and transforming it into a thriving community is nothing short of inspiring. We explore his experiences with endurance events like Spartan races and Hurricane heats, sharing the physi...

Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, no sugar. That's nutrition in a nutshell. Simple, not easy. There are 3 supplements to a healthy diet that I think most of us should be taking: Vitamin D, Omega-3, and protein. I also talk about a bonus supplement - can you guess what it might be?  As always, please like, share, and subscribe.  If you would like some help, ple...

When Tony started his gym and had a son on the spectrum right around the same time it was stressful. He had to be resilient to make it through that. He had to grow my mindset. That is how his book was born. Since then, he is proud to say that the gym is thriving and so is his son Dylan.   In this episode, Tony dives into the difference between Fixed/Growth mindset, and his preferred terms - Finite...

My guest today worked on commercial fishing boats, was an exterminator, paramedic and now a realtor. She is multi passionate, has a sprinkle of ADHD, is very in touch with her emotions (as you'll soon find out) and loves her people and life! Rachel Nevers dives into her health challenges in recent years and how she turned away from western medicine and leaned into a more eastern-style of medic...