Resilient Humans

Joanna and I go down memory lane and discuss the path we took to get to our three pillars of health - fitness, nutrition, mindset. The journey could be described as an evolution. We have certainly come a long way since we started. Lots of laughs during this recording! And also a special announcement. Be sure to tune in. ----------------------------------------- Connect with me! https://www.instagr...

Two requirements before listening to this episode - a pen and paper! Hot dang there's a ton of value in this show. Jen gives a ton of practical advice we can all use in our daily lives to improve our nutrition. We go over the biggest road blocks people have when it comes to their nutrition, the concept of the "best-doable-option", and the stress eating toolbox! Get the stress eating to...

There's a lot of ways to develop resilient kids. I believe one of the best ways is to enrol them in a CrossFit Kids program. They learn more than just physical skills. They foster social connections, learn how to fail, develop confidence, etc. Many things they learn will carry over into their lives outside of the gym. Hope you enjoy this episode! ----------------------------------------- Conne...

Your stories are what hold you back, or spring you forward. Your stories can be like the little devil on your shoulder, whispering your fears and reminding you of your limitations. They can also be your guardian angel or inner warrior on the other shoulder, pressing you forward and raising your spirits. Chopper Dave is a Level 3 Enlifted Coach, co-host of the Get Enlifted podcast, and full-time st...

What socks should I wear? What should I make for lunch? These are some low-impact decisions, and don't require a ton of time to think about. Some high-impact questions are: Should I leave my job? What kind of car should I buy? Should we have kids? How do you decide? Do you have a process? Is it different every time you decide? In today's show, I give a simple and valuable strategy to help...

Matt is a fellow Enlifted coach, and uses story work and sound therapy to help others with addiction recovery. We dive into his story of recovery, how to change destructive habits, and his Recovery Roadmap. Matt and I also discuss the power of nature and the grounding properties it brings us. Thanks for listening! Connect with Matt: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryroadmap.me https://www.speaker....

Have you ever wondered why sandwiches (or any food) tastes better when someone else makes it? This question was sparked by a conversation with a client that will prepare food for a whole week, but then not eat it. Today's show dives into why that might be the case. Hope you enjoy this episode! ----------------------------------------- Connect with me! https://www.instagram.com/cfcoach_kevin/ F...

"What's the worst that could happen?" That's exactly the thought that Scott had when he sold everything and moved his family to Costa Rica. Could you do it? Leave everything behind and literally start a new life? Scott dives in to all how's, what's, and why's in this episode. You'll want to save this one! Connect with Scott: www. ScottMcIntyre.ca https://www.youtube...

We take you through the Annual Planning process that our clients use to set up their year for success. As mentioned in the show, here are the parts you can use for yourself: -Reflection -Projection -Start, Stop, Do More, Do Less -Calendar (big rocks, pebbles, sand) -Areas of focus (Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset) -Fear Audit Hope you enjoy this episode! ----------------------------------------- Conne...

You know how your mother used to tell you not to play with your food? Well, Mark is telling you it's okay to play with your words. And when you do, you can go through a transformative experience (I know from experience). Near the end of our discussion, Mark introduces the Soft Talk Challenge. Here are the words Mark mentions: Probably, Feels Like, Guess, Maybe, Could, Might, Possibly, Sort of,...

There's a myth - that all coaches have their sh*t together and our habits related to fitness, nutrition, and mindset are super easy.   NOPE! We all struggle, just like everyone else. Motivation wanes when it comes to getting to the gym. Cookies are still delicious. We open up about our struggles on today's show. I hope our vulnerability sheds a light on the daily challenges we also experie...

We really go off script today, but the organic conversation leads to some valuable discussion. How do your words and breath affect you? What parts of your behaviour can you control (directly and indirectly)? Hope you enjoy this episode! ----------------------------------------- Connect with me! https://www.instagram.com/cfcoach_kevin/ Feel free to join my free Facebook group. In it, I post helpful...

Do you tune-in or tune-out when you workout? Do you know the difference between discomfort and pain? Dr. Ashley Mak talks about discomfort and pain being on a spectrum. He also gives some practical tips on what we can do to prevent and treat pain when we're experiencing it. Listen in to today's show to help become more physically resilient. Connect with Ashley: ifixyoursciatica.com/the-sci...

It's a great time of year to look back and take stock in all the things we've accomplished and are grateful for - both big and small. It makes it even more meaningful when we write them down. So get out your pen and paper, and start writing. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and here's to another year of being resilient. ----------------------------------------- Connect with me! https:/...

"Live in the moment" We hear it all the time, but what does it actually mean? How do we live in the now? Ingrid and I sit down and give you three actionable ways to live life in the present. Thank you again for listening and sharing! Hard to believe we have over 4000 downloads. ----------------------------------------- Connect with me! https://www.instagram.com/cfcoach_kevin/ Feel free to...

Do you have a cranky shoulder? A bummed elbow? Maybe you refer to your knees as the good one and the bad one? This episode is for you! Eric Williams jumps on today to discuss pain free fitness, what that means, and what we can do to change our current situation with regards to injury. We all want to be active, and we want to do the activities that bring us joy without fear of being injured. Eric t...

Do hard things! Overcome adversity! Face challenges head on! These are the things we think about when it comes to mental strength and resiliency. But there are a few pillars/components that aren't talked about very often. Today, we talk about three that you may not have even considered as part of being resilient. ----------------------------------------- Connect with me! https://www.instagram....

Most of us have been through some type of trauma in our lives. Stephenie shares her story about rising up and coming back in the aftermath of a challenging chapter in her life. Stephenie's goal is to give people a tangible understanding of what it takes to heal and grow, helping others find their passion and purpose, and make "impossible" things happen. She also shares her unique take...

When you start something new, motivation is high. But it doesn't stay high (or linear) forever. If you stick with it long enough, discipline comes in. But there's a crossroad when motivation is lowering, and discipline is still working its way up. This moment in time is called "The Grind". How do we get through that time? What's going to keep us moving towards success? Today, w...

There's only 1 man on Earth that can say they ran a marathon with someone else's heart and lungs - and we have that man on today's show. Mark Black touches on many topics around resiliency today, like the value in doing hard things, discipline, letting go of what you don't control, and goal setting. So many gold nuggets in this show, you'll want to have a pen and paper ready. J...

Read all the books! Listen to all the podcasts! Subscribe to all the newsletters! We have too much information. And honestly, we don't know what to do with it. Knowing too much can actually stop us from taking action. In today's show, we talk about the 5 reasons why knowing is not enough. What can we do to move from Knowing More to Doing More? ----------------------------------------- Conn...

Kathryn Speer joins us today to talk about how people have forgotten how powerful they already are. We all have resiliency built into us - but sometimes we need a little boost to see where it is. Kathryn gives some great tips on how we can take a moment to 'check-in' so we can be more in-tune with out minds and bodies. The Lemon Exercise was also quite powerful! Connect with Kathryn: www.t...

Making a change in your life is never easy. But if you're unhappy where you are, it might be time to start considering it. Most people don't change until NOT changing becomes the least comfortable option. Today, we discuss the top 3 reasons why people don't change and give 3 steps on how to break out of the rut.   ----------------------------------------- Connect with me! https://www.i...

You've been on a diet before. And for some reason, it didn't work out for you. You fell off the wagon before you started seeing results. This show, we talk about three reasons why that might be the case. And they might not be so obvious (motivation ISN'T one of them). ----------------------------------------- Connect with me! https://www.instagram.com/cfcoach_kevin/ Feel free to join m...

Worrying is a misguided attempt to reduce anxiety. Which in turn, increases anxiety. It's like a dog chasing its tail. Learn how to get out of worry-mode and into planning-mode so you can start achieving your goals. We share a handful of practical ideas you can USE today! My advice - pick one and try it everyday for 2 weeks. You will see results! ----------------------------------------- Links...