Empowered Team Podcast

We all have done our share of fitting in… during our school years, on sports teams and in different jobs, careers or learning environments.  But do you feel like you belong?  That is what most of us are striving for without even realizing it.  Here is the distinction between the two and why fitting in isn’t so bad after all!

We all get better at making decisions that happen on the regular.  But what about the “stressful decisions” or the ones around money or family?  Why is it that we get so stuck on a decision?  And how do we truly have Decision Power?

Here we go, we have a new monthly segment coming your way! Kari kicks off our first 5 Minute Facts on the topic of fruit. What are the best types to eat? What about the sugar? What fruit is hit with the worst pesticide use? Kari answers these questions and more. Once a month we'll bring you 5 Minute Facts, a crash course on a health or wellness topic in an easily digestible format. Do you have a t...

There are some things in life that we seem to find (or make) hard. Wouldn't it be fantastic if there was a shift we could make that could empower us to tackle those hard things and make them easy? Imagine if you could learn the secret over the course of ten minutes on a Monday morning ... you can!! Listen up as Kari brings you a powerful tool to add to your mental toolkit. If you're feeling gratef...

Imagine you're on holiday right now on a sandy beach ... what could be better for a mental recharge? Well this scenario is still a dream for most of us given the country is locked down with travel restrictions. There couldn't be a more fitting time to discuss the concept of change and how it can benefit your mental state in the same way a break can! Listen on and maybe, just maybe you'll hear the...

This is a juicy topic to kickoff your week! SO many of the things we think are reality are actually thoughts and it becomes so blurred in our minds that it can be difficult to perceive the difference. When we can make the distinction between thought and reality - we can dramatically alter the way we react and behave in an incredibly positive way. Make sure you share this powerful episode within yo...

If there was ever a guest on the show that Kari could relate with on numerous levels ... it would be Harvie Harrington. This former professional athlete, coach, gym owner, motivational speaker, and author lives to change lives! Harvie says "We should all have the burning desire to push our limits. To understand that life is all about growth and constant change" and lives with this mindset everyday...

Meditation - have you tried it? Have you considered it? Is it working for you? Meditation is an extremely powerful tool but some of us struggle to get on, or stay on the wagon. On this episode Kari digs into some of the reasons people aren't trying it and shares some fresh ways to introduce it into your routine. 

Coaching may seem like such a great career or hobby but it has a sucky side! Here is what you really want to know about coaching before you coach others, get coached or coach yourself!

Do you know that feeling ... you've pushed through and done something you didn't want to at first? And then realized how great it feels and how glad you were you did? Kari is all over this phenomenon today exploring "when it's worth it". Of course this topic relates to our thoughts and is a powerful lesson that can make a big difference in our day and week - enjoy!

Mandy Bujold has been a dominate force on the Canadian boxing scene for over a decade. In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast she shares some powerful secrets on how to nurture support as an amateur athlete in Canada, get in the head of the toughest opponents, and enjoy life to the fullest. We learned so much in this conversation with Mandy, and we hope you do as well! 

Welcome to a new week!  Is this a week like the rest?  Not for most people!  We tend to put so much more emphasis on the last week and first week of the year.  Start new things, make new decisions, get really motivated.... Just because it’s the new year?  For this mindset monday it is time to be intentional about what story we bring to our next year.  Why?  Because we will keep telling this story...

Welcome to a New Year - finally! We've got a big episode for you to kick off 2021 featuring 5 easy steps to setting powerful goals. Also, we have news about some changes to the show you won't want to miss.  If you're looking to up level an area of your life, feel stuck in some way, or simply want optimal health and a mindset to match, look no further than the Empower Reset. Our fourth Reset launch...

Happy holidays everyone - we hope you've been able to make the best of your current situation and connected with your loved ones in whatever way you could. In-person, online, from a distance, we're sure you brought your best this holiday season. Speaking of your best, Kari has a great lesson today on results - digging into the concept of now results vs later results. Listen on to learn the differe...

If you want to be a leader of others, there is a crucial skill you need to have and Kari shares it on this episode of Mindset Monday. From all of us on the Empower Team we want to wish you a healthy, happy, holiday season and hope you're able to make the best of whatever restrictions are in place wherever you are!

She runs, she jumps, she throws, and she also loves sliding down icy tracks in a bobsleigh! She's none other than Alecia Beckford Stewart and we are thrilled to have "Becks" on the show to share her experiences with you. All the best to you during this holiday season and enjoy this gift of hearing from Alecia!!

How do the words we speak land for others? How can our language shape our performance? In 10 minutes you'll have all the answers as Kari tackles the words we live by this week on the Empowered Athlete Podcast Mindset Monday! 

Welcome to another week and another Mindset Monday! Today Kari will run you through 5 simple steps to reaching a new level - steps that you can take action on immediately.  We just wrapped up our third Empower Reset and were again blown away by the results achieved by the participants. Inspired, motivated, supercharged, connected, calm, elevated, and powerful were just some of the words they used...

Here we go, another week, another Mindset Monday, and another chance to up your game! How would you like to have 2 easy rules to follow to perform better in any area of your life?? Look no further, Kari has you covered!

Our guest today is none other than Canadian Ice Dance legend Andrew Poje! We caught up with Andrew during a brief pause in his jam packed schedule to talk about his career, the Olympics, baking bread, Battle of the Blades and so much more. Enjoy! As we approach the holiday season we are reminded that it is a time to give back - Andrew is a big supporter of "Right to Play" so be sure to take some t...

When you lay down to sleep at night is your mind running wild? Going bananas? Kari calls it Monkey Mind and it's a barrage of thoughts on loop that can be hard to shut off. Well good news ... Kari will walk you through how to tame that orangutang and get your mind focused on where it needs to be! 

Wow. Sometimes life just keeps coming at you and for us it's been an action packed couple of months. Getting through the challenges life can throw at you takes skills and practice. On this episode of the podcast we dig into the events that have shaped our days and nights and what has worked (and what hasn't) in dealing with them. We hope you can take something away that will elevate your experienc...

We have a wonderful treat for you today - Beach Volleyball World Champion Melissa Humana-Paredes joins the show to talk volleyball, training during the pandemic, finding your identity and banana bread amongst other things! Melissa is a joy to talk to and her energy is infectious (I know ... great word choice given the current climate). We hope you love this conversation as much as we did, stay wel...

Happy Monday everyone and welcome to another opportunity to up level your mindset! Today Kari is asking the question "Are you an actions manager?" - sounds like it might be a good thing, but it's not if high performance is your goal. Listen up for a great lesson on a mental shift you can make that will have massive results in your life.  Speaking of massive results, we are running another Empower...

For a strength coach in Canada - working with an NHL team is often the dream and Alan Selby is doing just that. But, it's a tough industry and definitely a business. In this conversation, Alan sheds light on his unique career path, what it's really like working with a pro team and what some of the highlights and lowlights are. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Alan! Yes it's true, we've...