Maritime Health and Performance Chat: Recent Episodes
Matthew Short
This show has something for everybody! Hosted by Masters of Science in Kinesiology candidate, and aspiring certified strength and conditioning specialist, Matt Short; this show is meant to provide people with knowledge and experiences from people coming from all backgrounds of sport performance and health. From Physiotherapists, to national team athletes, strength and conditioning professionals to school teachers, MHPC's wide variety of guests truly ensures that each episode provides some sort of value to its listeners. The show also puts a spotlight on the talented individuals doing amazing work in, or hailing from the maritime provinces of Canada. While the show likes to highlight those with an impact on the Maritimes, we don't hesitate to bring in exemplary individuals from outside of the area every now and then as well! Whether you're trying to establish your calling, or just trying to improve your health, this is the podcast for you!
Lucky number 13.........or is it unlucky? Well, we make our own luck here at MHPC! For my first episode back after about a month hiatus, I have good friend and all-around intelligent guy, Pat Cormier. Pat is a friend of mine from back in our undergrad days, where we spent a lot of time helping each other through our degree while also balancing course work and our busy athletic schedules. Pat went on to complete a Masters abroad, working in Spain and Finland. Pat is now back on the east coast coaching soccer, training athletes, and raising the bar for quality sport science based coaching. Check out this episode to learn more about Pat's background, and his insights on training and coaching here!
Want to contact Pat for training needs? You can slide into his DMs on the gram @pcormier_
It’s back to the world of academia on this week’s episode of MHPC! My guest is good friend, and former lab colleague, Savrina Goldenberg. As an athlete in the sport of dance, Sav found an interest that became a passion in understanding human movement, especially in the discipline of biomechanics. Sav is the model post-grad student, as she strived to familiarize herself with as many pieces of equipment as possible within the lab, making her an integral part of any research team. Check out this episode for some great insights into the world of kinesiology and post-graduate work!
The third of 3 martial arts club feature, Kevin Thibault is owner and operator of Clinch Training centre in Sackville, NS. Kevin brings a fresh perspective to mma, which is at the core of the sport, in trying to draw from as many experts in different disciplines as possible. This makes Kevin and the clinch team excellent at helping athletes of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds excel in the sport of MMA and apple improve their physical health at the same time. Check out this great episode to get a window into the life of an mma coach and club owner!
Clinch Training Center:
https://clinchtrainingcenter.ca
Clinch Training Center (Facebook)
clinch_training_center (Instagram)
Another episode as part of the martial arts club series! My guest is Head Coach and founder of team Judo Kai. If you’ve noticed anything about this show, it’s that I like judo....well this guy loves Judo! So much even he’s opened 2 Judo clubs in the Halifax area over the last several years. Mike shares his love of the sport with everybody his life touches. Check out mike’s experience as an athlete, coach, and so much more!
Team Judo Kai:
https://sites.google.com/spryfieldjudokai.com/sjk/home?authuser=1
Spryfield Judo Kai and Dartmouth Judo Kai (Facebook)
One of my guests this week, the martial arts club feature, is owner and operator of Nova United Martial Arts (NUMA), Jason Scott. Jason is a decorated athlete, and coach in the sport of judo. A man with a sense for business, Jason has started his own training facility with the goal of creating high level athletes, and well rounded healthy people! Check out this one of 3 episode series of MHPC!
Nova United Martial Arts:
https://teamnuma.com
NUMA (Facebook) numa.judo (Instagram)
Another full episode of MHPC featuring physiotherapist, Dan Mollins. Dan was a classmate of mine during out undergrad at UNB, followed by a masters in physio at Dalhousie. Dan used his time in school to gain many tools he’s taken into practice today. Dan doesn’t just work in the health profession, he embodies health! Dan, went on an incredible weight loss journey that has brought him where he is today as a practicing PT and a class instructor at 2 boutique gyms in Halifax. Tune in for another great episode of Maritime Health and Performance Chat!
You can check Dan out and book PT appointments with him at Lifemark Saint Mary’s: https://www.lifemark.ca/services
This week on the podcast, my guest is Alex Garnett! Alex is a long time friend of mine, who embodies a healthy balanced lifestyle. She is able to juggle work, social life, owning a home, hobbies, and exercise! Alex truly found a passion for strength training over the last few years and has had the chance to compete in the sport of powerlifting, with plans to do so again in the near future. Alex took her time, and through the process of trial and error, has created a great lifestyle for herself, especially with her nutrition and training, not to mention she's strong AF! Anybody can take something from this episode, but especially those who may be apprehensive about going to a gym for the first time, starting a diet, or just aren't sure lifting is for them, you're not the only one who has been there and Alex provides some great insight that can help you in your health journey!
The newest episode of MHPC is out! My guest this week is not only an up and coming heavy hitter in the world of physio but my former highschool wrestling coach! Nick has a history as an athlete in the sport of rugby and wrestling, a graduate from dalhousie university with a degree in kinesiology and PT, and is now practicing in his field while constantly trying to improve himself and hone his craft. Nick and I talk about his history as an athlete, coach, and clinician; what it has been like in his first few years as a practicing physio, and a few other hot topics! Make sure to check out another entertaining episode of maritime health and performance chat!
You can book appointments with Nick here at Cove Sport Therapy in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia:
https://covesporttherapy.ca/
My guest this week brings the best of both worlds. Kayla is a member of the Nova Scotia provincial rowing team, while also completing her masters in kinesiology. In this episode, Kayla talks life as a student athlete, her research, and training with intent. Don't miss another electric episode of MHPC!
My guest this week is a former athlete, teacher, personal trainer, and now practicing osteopath. Bret is the only level 3 NKT in the province of Nova Scotia. His achieved level of proficiency in his craft comes from his constant pursuit of knowledge and honing his craft. Bret brings an interesting perspective to the podcast, so check out this great conversation with him!
If you want to book an appointment with Bret, check out where he practices here:
https://stridesfitness.ca/
https://kinetesisspineandjoint.ca
Today's episode of MHPC has Ryan Cornish as my guest. Ryan is a former offensive lineman for Bishop's University, and is currently working as program coordinator for football Nova Scotia. Ryan and I talk about the shock experienced while making the change from a high school to university level athlete; coaching philosophies, and some of the amazing things Cornish and his colleagues are doing for football in Nova Scotia.
This episode gives you some food for thought! Morgan King is currently finishing her Masters in dietetics, and is working to become a registered dietician. Check out this episode where Morgan and I talk about her background, work experience, and some of her knowledge in the world of food! As with all of our episodes, there's something for everybody to take away from this episode.
Paige is a former schoolmate of mine, currently teaching high school in Toronto. While teaching several subjects, Paige is able to project her passion for life long learning on to her students. Recently certified as a yoga instructor, and preparing to do a masters in the near future, Paige is a life long learner who is always trying to add to her toolbox. Check out this very educational episode for more about her!
Dave is an old friend of mine who I've gotten to see gain success in the world of athletics, academics, and his profession. Currently teaching in Canada's North West Territories, Dave is applying his background in kinesiology and as an athlete to teach his students and promote healthy living. Check out this episode for Dave's path to where he is today, and alittle bit of knowledge from the guy.
The second in our athlete double feature, we’re stepping outside the maritimes to Quebec. Zach Burt trains in Montreal as a member of the Canadian national judo team. Zach epitomizes hard work as he balances judo training, nutrition, psychology, strength and conditioning, and a job! Zach has been successful on a national and international level, whose trajectory is sure to continue rising.
In the second episode of MHPC, my guest is Alex Scott. Alex is an old friend of mine and former team mate in judo. He moved in to paddling, where he is now on the Canadian national canoe/Kayak team. Check out his experiences an path as a high performance athlete; his roots as a multi sport athlete; and what it’s like training during a global pandemic.
In the inaugural episode of MHPC, we're kicking things off in a big way, and it doesn't get much bigger than Saint Mary's University's head Strength and conditioning coach Erik Richard. Erik has experience and knowledge beyond his years in the field of strength and conditioning, and is one of the forerunners in improving the quality of strength and conditioning in the Maritimes. Listen to Erik share his path to where he got to today, some training philosophies, and a few nuggets of wisdom anybody from S&C professionals to the general population can apply to improve their own lives.