PTCOFFEECAST

Episode 78 is fully brewed! On this episode Dalton and Will talk about some challenging experiences they have had in clinic around setting expectations with clients. Unfortunately or fortunately the wifi cut out near the end of our recording so we missed out on some of our coffee infused conversation. We apologize for this and hope you still get some value out of this episode. You can listen to th...

You ready for that mid-week boost. Well, we got you! Grab an espresso and get ready for this weeks EspressoCast. On this episode Dalton talks about a the importance of knowing, ' why you train'. This topic sparked out of a conversation with a client he trains. We want to hear from you! so shoot us a message letting us know why you train. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and...

We are bringing you that mid-week heat! Grab your cups and get those espressos fired up for this weeks EspressoCast. On this episode Dalton talks about 3 things he wish he would have known for himself going into PT school. Now, there are a million different tips or pieces of advice that people can give for how to be successful in PT school. This is not that! These are three things Dalton would hav...

Episode 77 is Fully Brewed. On this weeks episode we are playing the recording of the podcast episode we did with Simon of The PT Student Compass. It's not often that we get asked all the questions, so we thought you guys would appreciate this conversation. We hope that it gives you a little more insight into the "why" behind the reason we continue to build this amazing community. Please go and gi...

Your Mid-Week Caffeine post is served! We are coming at you with a new EspressoCast. On this episode Dalton talks about the power of reaching out to people. This was sparked by an experience they recently had when they recieved an amazing email from someone from The MVMT community.  You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify. If you enjoy this episode could you pleas...

Episode 76 is fully brewed! On this episode we sit down with Jennifer George. Jenn is a Physiotherapist out of the Windsor, Ontario area where she works at a hospital on the inpatient rehab floor. Over the course of her 11 year career Jenn has started to realize the importance of communication and connection as a form of care for her clients. This pushed her to write her book ' communication is ca...

We are back with another quick hitting EspressoCast! On this episode Dalton talks about how he learned from some of the mistakes he made in the clinic the past week. The discussion was around body language, communication, and being on the same page with his clients. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subsc...

On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about some of the frustrations that have been building up over the past few weeks. As young clinicians sometimes things get become a little overwhelming and you just need to talk them out over a cup of coffee. This podcast was more of an open discussion and we would love to hear your thoughts on the topic of conversation. So please reach out! You c...

We are coming in hot with a freshly brewed EspressoCast! On this episode Dalton talks about an experience in the clinic that helped him understand why it's important to stay true to the plan and getting comfortable navigating set backs with clients. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us out by subscribing, dropping...

On this episode we sit down with Melanie Hudson PT Student at Radford University. Mel is currently finishing up her 2nd year of her DPT program. We first met Mel through the level up initiative and have always wanted to share a cup with her. On this episode we talk about PT school, communication, treating the human in front of us and much more! Mel is one of the most genuine people we have had the...

On this episode we sit down and share a cup with Sam Spinelli. Sam is a Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach out of Kelowna, BC. He has a wealth of experience in many areas of the health & fitness field and continues to be a trusted source for information through his Instagram @thestrengththerapist. On this episode we talk about the difference between training & rehab,...

On this episode we sit down over a cup of The Original Blend to talk about a post we made over a year ago that has been circling the Gram again. The importance of modifying exercise/activity rather than eliminating it. During this episode we cover why we think this is important, how you need to be a movement optimist to adopt this approach, and how understanding how to modify exercise and activity...

On this episode we had our first opportunity to do a Live Podcast recording. We headed back to our MPT program at Western University in London, Ontario to have a cup of coffee with the second year PT students. One of our former professors and past podcast guest Darryl Yardley invited us out to his Business Symposium to talk about starting a podcast, the importance of social media, and why it's imp...

Episode 70 is fully brewed! On this episode we share a cup with Mike Amato. Mike is a Physiotherapist at Boston PT & Wellness where he holds the role of director of clinical education. In his spare time he likes to lift heavy weights and do some light reading in the fields of Philosophy and Cognitive Science.  On this episode we covered a wide variety of topics such as the importance of c...

We are back with some mid-week heat! Get your espressos ready because this weeks episode is all about connecting. In a world where we spend a lot of time communicating through a screen, it's important to value human connection. On this episode Dalton talks about how a recent conversation helped remind him of the importance of this. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spoti...

Our cups are refilled and we are back with a brand new episode of the PTCOFFEECAST. On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about Will's Powerlifting competition, why we took a break from posting content, and the importance of planting clinical seeds. We are happy to be back and can't wait to bring you more coffee infused conversations. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Pod...

On this episode we sit down for a coffee infused conversation with Frank Benedetto.  Dr. Frank Benedetto is a double board certified DPT, a strength coach, and serial entrepreneur. He build and sold a progressive direct to consumer insurance based chain of PT clinics in under 5 years, is a co-founder and strategic advisor to The Level Up Initiative, and is now in the start up phase of a innov...

Episode 67 is Live! on this episode Will and Dalton sit down over a cup of coffee and reflect on scenarios that occurred in the clinic over the last few weeks. We touch on using passive modalities, setting a game plan with clients, and much more.  We want to send a big thank you out to anyone that ordered a bag of The Original Blend. Your support really means the world to us. We can't wait to...

On this episode we have our second repeat guest on the PTCOFFEECAST! Taylor Eckel joins us for another cup. Taylor is in her final year of physical therapy school and is wise beyond her years. We share a coffee with Taylor and talk about the importance of standing by your values, why its ok to challenge thoughts, and much more! If you aren't following Taylor on instagram you should go and do so. W...

On this episode Will and Dalton sit down and talk about why it is important to Reflect. This discussion was specifically around the idea of asking yourself "why" with regards to continuing education courses. This is a scenario we faced at the end of our PT school career and now face as new clinicians. This conversation was brought on after we both read an editorial piece that was written by one of...

It Is finally time! The Original Blend is ready to be brewed! On this EspressoCast we sit down and talk about the story behind the podcast, how we developed the blend, and what you can expect when sipping our delicious coffee. We are pumped to finally release this to everyone. Your support truly means the world to us and we could not be in this position without your constant support! You can liste...

Episode 64 is fully brewed! On this Episode we sit down with Cam, Mack, and Bri of the Therabaes. These three ladies are currently 1st year PT Students at McMaster University and are absolutely killing it! If you aren't following them on the gram, go do so right now. On this episode we talk about PT school, the influence of social platforms, and much more! It is truly inspiring to see other PT stu...

We are back with your mid-week dose of espresso. On this episode both Will and Dalton sit down and talk about some communication strategies they have used during a session. This can become tough in a busy clinic environment so having a few key options to go to can be helpful. You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify. If you enjoy this episode could you please help us ou...

Episode 63 is fully brewed! On this episode we sit down with Jarred Boyd. Jarred is a physiotherapist, strength & conditioning specialist, and a track coach. On this episode we dive into how its important that we rely on principles over methods. Jarred has so much insight and it was a pleasure to sit down and talk with him! You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify....

We are back at it with another mid-week pick me up! On this episode of the EspressoCast Dalton talks about why its important to have people in your corner as you travel on this journey of life. Not only will it help you grow, but sometimes we all just need to get some thoughts of our chest! Get your cups ready for episode 6 of the EspressoCast! You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Podca...