The Concast

Working from home is increasingly with popularity. With new opportunities comes periods of transition, setback and growth.  Adopting a new routine takes time, purpose and effort to try and get the best from our routines.  During this episode I discuss working from home. I offer some tips I have adopted in my own home routine based on research that exists on biological rhythms and behaviour to maxi...

Maintaining and prioritizing your own mind is so difficult, especially when you feel stuck.  During this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Eryn Jewitt. Eryn is a professor and mindset coach with a specialization in sports psychology. She helps former athletes and first responders make the next in their lives as they go through career transitions.  We discussed mindset, fear, overcoming ob...

"Core stability" We hear this term all of the time. From pain, to performance, to working your abdominals for aesthetic purposes, core stability is a popular topic.  During this episode I discuss how I view core stability, the anatomy, the function and tips for exercise selection.  I also give the 4 questions I encourage people to ask themselves when selecting a core, or any exercise, for that mat...

During this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing counsellor, yoga instructor and author Steve Ferrell.  We discussed mindfulness, meditation and stress. Steve outlined how triggers can influence our actions as well as provided helpful tools on how to manage the mind.  He also discussed at the length emotional and physical pain and how a mindfulness practice can often help us explore these co...

1 in 3 people will suffer from low back in their lifetime. A back pain episode can range from something minor to debilitating.  The question I'm asked often is, "are there primary reasons we get a sore back?" During this episode I discuss the process I go through when thinking about managing back pain. I outline some of the reasons a back may be sore and the strategies I take to help people get ba...

Eric is a Massage Therapist and educator from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.  During this interview we discussed persistent, or chronic pain. Eric provided great context on how pain is not always as linear as we may think, the reason pain may be present and how empowering people may be the best means for resolving a painful experience.  If you are a practitioner dealing with persistent pain p...

Save the date! March 27-28, 2021 B3 Conference - building your brain, brand & business  I have teamed up with Mark and Amanda from the Coned Institute to host a virtual zoom conference with some top notch presenters. There will also be some pretty sweet prizes given out! This 2-day conference costs a minimum donation to Food Banks Canada of $20.  You can sign up for the conference at www.coned...

Happy 2021! I am sure we are all finally glad to see the end of 2020.  As always at the beginning of each year I like to reflect on the year past and look forward to the year ahead.  During this episode I share with you my goals for 2021 and how I arrived at the overall theme of, "paying myself a dollar a day". What goals have you set out for 2021?  Please share them below and we'll see you in the...

Thank you, thank you, thank you ! 48 episodes. What a journey it's been. During this episode I discuss the process it takes to make an episode.  I also outline some of this year's most popular episodes and interesting comments.  Thank you again for those that have supported, commented, like and shared the podcast this year.  Enjoy your holiday season this year and we'll see you in the next one !

Wine, the perfect blend of art and science.  From food, to geography, to history, to sociology the study of wine is plentiful. This past year I've taken interest in looking at all aspects of wine.  Along the way I've tasted some wines I hated and some wines I loved.  With the holiday season approaching. I thought I'd share a little bit about what I've learned this past year, along with 5 wines I h...

Remember in grade 8 when we all took creatine before doing 10 exercises of bicep curls......Oh okay that was just me. Creatine has long been used in the athletic world as a supplement to help improve strength and performance.  Outside of performance may creatine offer help to those who have suffered a concussion? During this episode I discuss what creatine is and how it may relate to concussion. H...

Do you know the difference between dizziness and vertigo ? There are often very tricky, and scary symptoms to navigate.  During this episode I discuss the two major categories, as well as common causes of dizziness and vertigo.  I finish by discussing the importance of a correct diagnosis.  Have you suffered from dizziness or vertigo in the past? What helped you resolve your symptoms? Comment belo...

In my discussions with many people over the past few weeks it appears winter is going to be a tough one. People have expressed that this winter more so than ever is going to be full of uncertainty, stress and anxiety.  It got me thinking..... I don't like winter. I am fine with the cold, I am fine with snow.  I DON'T like darkness! During this episode I share with you what I am going to be doing t...

It's happened again, you've been overcome by a jar of pickles. It's just too much and you lie on the floor sulking waiting for someone to come home so you can make your pickle and peanut butter sandwich.... Tennis elbow can be just that debilitating! On today's episode we discuss what exactly tennis is and isn't, as well as strategies to help manage this very common injury.  Have you had this befo...

Ever since Michael Phelps stood on the pool deck in the 2016 summer Olympics people have been wondering, "does cupping work"? Cupping is more mainstream than ever and is a mainstay in many therapists' tool boxes.  During this episode I discuss some of the proposed mechanisms as to why I think cupping may work.  Have you been using cupping on yourself or in your manual therapy practice? What have y...

When I was little I used to cook mushroom and green olive omelettes for breakfast. Sophisticated palate, or weirdo ?! Since as long as I can remember I have loved food and cooking. My passion for food almost took me to culinary school. Instead, it has become the thing I spend most of my free time doing.  During this episode I discuss staple foods in my day-to-day lifestyle, eating choices and cook...

It's been a difficult and stressful year for everyone. During this episode I discuss the process I went through to help me decide to change my live courses towards something digital.  What have you learned about your resilience to stress in 2020? Overall, was your year filled with distress or eustress? Comment below and we'll see you in the next one!

Piriformis syndrome is really difficult to pin down, it can often be mistaken for back pain, hip pain or sacroiliac pain.  During this episode I discuss how I navigate this tricky injury and discuss my favourite rehabilitation strategies to help manage symptoms.  What have you felt has helped manage either your own Piriformis syndrome or helped your patients? Comment below and we'll see you in the...

Osgoode-Schlatter "disease" is a very common presentation in children as they approach puberty.  As children grow they can develop irritation and inflammation around the tibial growth plate.  During this episode I discuss this often stubborn and tricky to treat condition.  What things have you found valuable while dealing with this condition ? Let me know in the comments below and we'll see you in...

"Shoulders back and head up!" We hear this all the time in the discussion of posture.  Have you ever stopped and thought about the idea of posture? What exactly does better posture actually mean ? During this episode I attempt to express my thoughts on posture.  Does this episode cause you to reframe any ideas you've had around posture lately?  If so comment below and we'll see you in the next one...

The number of scars produced annually through surgeries, injuries and trauma is in the millions.  With all of these scars, it begs the question, "is there something we should be doing with these scars?" If you are a therapist should you be working on them? If you are a patient should you be getting your scars worked on? During this episode I provide a background on scar types as well as my thought...

Treatment planning is used as an integral part of the learning process while in school.  The question becomes, are treatment plans better in theory than utility? During this episode I will discuss how I see treatment plans in my practice.  Do you use treatment plans as part of your practice? If so, what helps you with formulating structure around creating them? Comment below and we'll see you in t...

Your palms are sweaty as you nervously await for that split second after you hit enter.  You've Googled splitting headache... Let's be honest there are people that have Googled their medical symptoms and there are liars.  During this episode I discuss my thoughts on the positive and negative aspects of having medical information at our fingertips.  Do you think the positives outweigh the negatives...

If you Google "hand or wrist pain", one of the first options you will discover is carpal tunnel syndrome.  During episode I outline the anatomy of the carpal tunnel as well as my thought process around assessing and treating it.  We finish the podcast by outlining some of the commonly used medical treatments for this often debilitating injury. Have you had carpal tunnel syndrome? If yes, did you f...

A common question I get from both students and patients is, "what is a knot"? During today's episode I attempt to answer this question as well as discuss visible lumps and bumps under and on the skin.  I also leave you with some important information and advice on what you should do if you have a visible lump or lesion.  Did this episode help you understand "knots" more? If so, comment below.  We'...