The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. Greg Wells
Dr. Greg Wells is your guide to a high-performance life. As a scientist and physiologist, Greg’s gift is to translate science into actionable and effective life tips. Using the latest research on the brain and body, Greg and his guests provide simple but transformative strategies to boost your mental and physical health, advance your career and upgrade your life.
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Welcome to The Peak Performance Series, where each week I'll be sharing the practical strategies from my books on how to improve your health and wellbeing, while performing to your potential at what you care about the most.
This week we're exploring how to Eat Smarter.
I hope this helps and that you enjoy the episode!
Yours for health, wellbeing & peak performance - Dr. Greg
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This week we are continuing with our Performance Series.
In this episode I explore the power of physical activity, the dangers of sitting and how we can add more exercise to our daily lives.
I'll present 7 Tips to help you add more physical activity to your life so that you can elevate your health and wellbeing.
Let me know your thoughts and questions on social @drgregwells.
Have a great week everyone!
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Welcome to The Ripple Effect Series, where each week I'll be sharing the practical strategies from The Ripple Effect book on how to sleep, eat, move and think better.
This week we're exploring how to Sleep Soundly.
I hope this helps and that you enjoy the episode!
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This week I am psyched to bring you my interview with John Register where we explore how to Transform Adversity to Advantage.
John Register is a force of nature. An esteemed keynote speaker renowned for his expertise in helping companies embrace change. His compelling personal journey spans from all-American honors to a combat veteran, an amputee, and then a Paralympic Games Silver Medalist. After his illustrious sports career, John founded the United States Olympic Committee’s Paralympic Military Sports Program, which helped wounded veterans use sports as a tool for their rehabilitation. His unique vision and insights led him to serve as the Acting CEO of the Amputee Coalition.
He couples his wealth of professional experience with dynamic presentations and insightful perspectives, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate and thrive in the face of change by showing leaders how to transform adversity into an advantage; he has become a sought-after speaker for high-stakes events and conferences and was named a 2024 Top 50 Global Leaders Speaker by Real-Leaders Magazine.
I hope you find the episode helpful!
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My objective with this Protocol that I am sharing today isto help you craft your routine and ritual that you can use before big events so that you can consistently perform to your peak potential in tasks that are meaningful to you.
Ultimately, I want to help you take the guesswork out ofhigh performance.
All the resources I mention are available here: https://drgregwells.com/blog/the-performance-protocol.
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This week we are talking fitness with my colleague Todd Durkin.
Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, is a world-renowned coach, trainer, author, and speaker who inspires people globally. He founded Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, an award-winning facility working with elite athletes like NFL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions, Heisman Trophy Winners, and Olympic Gold Medalists. Durkin's accolades include Personal Trainer of the Year by IDEA and ACE and the 2017 Jack LaLanne Award. He recently launched IMPACT-X Performance, a franchise blending Faith, Fitness, Recovery, and Life Coaching.
His clients include LaDainian Tomlinson, Drew Brees, and Aaron Rodgers. Todd was a featured trainer on NBC STRONG, part of the Under Armour Training Team, and has appeared on 60 Minutes, ESPN, and the NFL Network. His best-selling book, GET YOUR MIND RIGHT, shares his insights on achieving high performance. Todd's podcast, The Todd Durkin IMPACT Show, motivates listeners on leadership, health, and fitness.
Through the Durkin IMPACT Foundation, Todd and his wife Melanie have raised over $350,000 for scholarships and mental health initiatives. They have three children and a golden retriever, Jersey. Learn more at www.ToddDurkin.com.
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This week we are exploring The Coaching Habit with Michael Bungay Stanier.
This book is all about Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever.
Micheal has written books that have sold about a million copies all told, including The Coaching Habit, a self-published book that’s become the best-selling book on coaching this century. He founded a training and development company, Box of Crayons, that has taught coaching skills to hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
If you get a copy of the book and register at the website you then get access to new training (3 webinars in June) and are in with a chance to win coaching with Michael.
The website is here: https://TCHlive.com.
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In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Dr. James Roose, a renowned expert in the science of daily performance. We dive into practical strategies for crafting a day that not only supports high performance but also prioritizes health and well-being. Dr. Roose shares insights on the optimal structure of a day from morning routines that energize, to work habits that maximize productivity, and evening rituals that ensure restorative sleep. Listeners will gain actionable tips on integrating movement, mindful breathing, and nutrition to enhance focus and energy levels. Whether you're looking to boost your productivity or elevate your overall quality of life, this discussion will provide you with the tools to transform your everyday into an exceptional one. Join us as we explore how small, intentional changes can lead to significant improvements in both personal and professional realms.
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This week on the pod I am thrilled to share my conversation with Jack Dell'Accio from Essentia.
Jack Dell’Accio, Certified Sleep Coach and CEO & Founder of Essentia, has been focused on analyzing sleep for over 20 years. Of most importance to Jack is the impact of restorative sleep in terms of recovery from disease, prevention of disease, longevity, and performance. Jack has worked with some of the world's top athletes to optimize their recovery and performance. Through the years, he has worked directly with health gurus, professional athletes and teams in the NBA, NFL, MLS, and over 25% of active NHL players on creating healthy sleep performance. Essentia’s organic mattress has been recognized by several internationally renowned organizations including the Mayo Clinic’s Well Living Lab. Essentia has been named the #1 foam mattress by Consumer Reportsfor 7 consecutive years.
We talk all things mattresses, sleep soundly tactics, and how Jack is prioritizing his own health and wellness as a busy CEO.
Enjoy!
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This is my interview on The Business of Doing Business podcast with Dwayne Kerrigan.
n this episode, join host Dwayne Kerrigan and guest Dr. Greg Wells as they dive deep into the realms of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the science behind achieving less stress and more success. Dr. Greg Wells is a master in exercise and respiratory physiology, an endurance sports enthusiast, and an adventurer at heart. He forecasts how AI could revolutionize education and automate 'hustle and focus' tasks, allowing for more strategic thinking and creativity. Dr. Greg Wells shares the untapped potential of breathing, movement, and mindset in unlocking true entrepreneurial success.
At 15, a life-altering injury during a bodysurfing mishap didn't deter Dr. Greg Wells’s determination to return to competitive swimming. Through months of recovery and unwavering support, he not only fully healed but excelled, racing at Olympic Trials and later pursuing degrees in kinesiology.
Now a scientist and performance physiologist, Dr. Greg Wells explores human potential at the extremes, contributing to ground-breaking research. He serves as a scientist in Translational Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children, which combines his passion for science advocacy and improving children's lives through physical activity.
With over 60 published papers and $1 million raised for research, Dr. Greg Wells has shared stages with influential figures like Richard Branson and has authored five best-selling books, demystifying science. As CEO of Wells Performance, he has collaborated with global leaders and organizations, aiming to enhance lives both personally and professionally.
Dr. Greg Wells’s diverse experiences, from hosting the Gemini Award-Winning Superbodies series to continuing endurance sports and expeditions, fuel his mission to inspire others to stretch their boundaries and unlock their full potential.
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This week I am sharing a panel discussion and debate I had as part of the Asana Work Innovator's Live discussion. We asked the question What will be the most influential change in how organizations work smarter in 2024?
You can hear our thoughts in this week's podcast!
My expert colleagues on the panel were:
Dr. Kelly Monahan, Head of Upwork’s Research Institute leading their future of work research program
Daan van Rossum, Writer & Host of Future Work and Founder & CEO of FlexOS, helping people make the future of work happier
Dr. Rebecca Hinds, Head of The Work Innovation Lab by Asana and Work Innovators Live host, focused on intersection of technology, leadership, and the evolving nature of work
If you want to watch this panel chat you can at this link: https://www.linkedin.com/events/asana-sworkinnovatorslive7153531083345563648/theater/.
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Please enjoy this presentation I did at the EPIC Community event all about creativity, problem solving and innovation.
Let me know if you have any questions via @drgregwellson social.
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Please enjoy this presentation I did at the EPIC Community event all about Stress, Strategic Thinking and Learning.
Let me know if you have any questions via @drgregwellson social.
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Please enjoy this presentation I did at the EPIC Community event all about deep focus, music and neuroplasticity.
Let me know if you have any questions via @drgregwells on social.
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Have a great week everyone!
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This is the next section of my presentation at EPIC on physical activity and exercise!
Let me know your thoughts and questions!
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Please enjoy this Q&A session I did at the EPIC Community event all about stress, nutrition and eating smarter.
Let me know if you have any questions via @drgregwells on social.
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Have a great week everyone!
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Please enjoy this Q&A session I did at the EPIC Community event all about sleep, fasting and naps.
Let me know if you have any questions via @drgregwells on social.
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Have a great week everyone!
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Please enjoy this Q&A session I did at the EPIC Community event all about sleeping soundly.
Let me know if you have any questions via @drgregwells on social.
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Welcome to the podcast for 2024! This year we are going to get super tactical and do the work! To get us started here are the 10 questions that will lead you through the thinking that you need to do to get to your dreams!
In this episode I'll discuss:
- The difference between goal setting and dream setting
- They key to true behaviour change
- The Dream BIG, Act small concept
- The 3 weekly wins and the 5 Why's
- What brings you happiness, joy and energy
- The People, Places and Pursuits Question
Break our your journal and follow the thinking to your best year.
Want more? Check out my blog at https://drgregwells.com/blog.
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I had a great chat with Clint Murphy all about supercharging your life and the science behind:
• More Energy
• Optimized Health
• Supercharged Performance
Enjoy the episode!
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This week we chat with performance physiologist Dr. Ben Sporer. Dr. Ben suggests sustaining high performance through what you can control: your output.
You don’t need to be an elite athlete to be at the top of your game. By understanding the dynamic relationship between your objectives and the actions required to achieve them, you can perform at the highest level in your profession—consistently, on demand, when it counts.If you’ve got your eyes locked on your outcome, you need to get your mind set on your output.
Enjoy the episode!
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This week we have the opportunity to chat with Dr. Dana Sinclair.
Dr. Dana Sinclair is a registered psychologist with a career that spans across various high-performance fields. Holding doctorates from the prestigious University of Cambridge and the University of Ottawa, Dr. Sinclair has established herself as a leading expert in the psychology of performance.
Her work extends to a diverse range of clientele, including professional athletes and teams in major leagues such as the NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLS, IndyCar, WTA, PGA, and Olympians. Beyond the realm of sports, she lends her expertise to surgeons, students, executives, parents, coaches, and performance artists, including actors and musicians.
As a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and a member of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Sinclair combines academic rigor with practical application in her approach. She is dedicated to coaching her clients to harness their mental approach in ways that amplify their performance, utilizing a unique process that is both innovative and grounded in years of proven research and experience. Dr. Sinclair's work is characterized by her ability to tailor her approach to each client's individual needs, helping them unlock their full potential in both their professional and personal lives.
Dr. Dana has a new book out called Dialed In and you can check it out at her website https://www.drdanasinclair.com/.
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In a special edition of The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast, we're excited to reshare an interview originally featured on The Inspire Podcast, hosted by my good friend, Bart Egnal. As the CEO of The Humphrey Group and a expert in leadership communication, Bart and I have a comprehensive discussion about my latest book, "Powerhouse".
This episode offers an in-depth exploration of the core themes of "Powerhouse". We dive into the science and strategies behind achieving peak performance, and how these principles can be applied not just in health and fitness, but in every facet of life. I share insights on how small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in overall wellbeing, aligning perfectly with Bart's focus on leadership and effective communication.
You will gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between physical health, mental resilience, and effective leadership. We discuss how the principles in "Powerhouse" are essential for anyone looking to lead with impact. Plus, Bart's expertise in communication brings a unique perspective on how these concepts can be conveyed and implemented within teams and organizations.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in personal development, leadership, and the art of communication. Whether you're a long-time follower of my work or new to the concepts I share, this conversation with Bart Egnal is sure to provide valuable insights and actionable advice to help you on your journey to becoming a powerhouse in all areas of your life.
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In this episode of The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast, we're joined by Ty Hoesgen, an acclaimed communication coach, #1 best-selling author, and the visionary Founder of Advanced Growth Institute. Ty has transformed the art of communication into a pathway for personal and professional advancement, empowering countless individuals to speak with confidence, charisma, and clarity.
Dive deep with us as Ty shares his groundbreaking strategies and insights on effective communication. We'll explore how mastering the art of expression is not just about conveying thoughts, but also about elevating one's presence and leadership capabilities. Ty will reveal practical techniques that anyone can use to enhance their communicative prowess, ultimately leading to more respect, stronger leadership, and career progression.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your leadership skills, boost your career, or simply become a more effective communicator in your personal life, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in for an invigorating conversation that promises to enrich your approach to communication and, by extension, your journey towards peak performance and wellbeing.
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Join our host Jennifer Botterill as she chats with Dr. Greg Wells, a health and high-performance expert, physiologist, and author from Toronto, Ontario. In this episode you’ll learn what wearable tech is all about, the benefits of incorporating it into your daily routine and how it could help you achieve your health goals.
SHOW CONTRIBUTORS
Dr. Greg Wells
Jennifer Botterill
Original link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wearable-tech-is-it-worth-the-hype/id1648489706?i=1000629082763.
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I’m thrilled to bring back Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, better known to her colleagues as “MH” (which is also a handy reference for “mental health”, so the short form is a great fit).
She’s a psychologist with a systems mind – and has both a PhD and an MBA. She has over 20 years of experience as a practicing psychologist and as a senior leader in the corporate, insurance, governance and health care sectors. MH’s unique talent is bringing together workplace and psychology – translating concepts into “take- aways” that listeners can put into action the minute they finish the episode. In 2024, Dr. Pelletier will release her new book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health.
I hope you enjoy this conversation with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier.
Pre-Order the Book: https://theresilienceplan.com/
Website: https://drmarie-helene.com/
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In this episode, Dr. Greg delves into the intrinsic relationship between enhancing mind body & emotional fitness levels and reducing fatigue, and how it serves as a cornerstone in determining one's overall performance. Drawing from the latest scientific research and his extensive knowledge in human physiology, Dr. Wells elucidates how small, incremental changes in your daily routine can significantly boost your energy levels and optimize performance.
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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another episode of the Dr. Wells Podcast, where we venture into the realms of health, wellbeing, and peak performance.
This week, we are honored to host Dr. Dwight Chapin. Dr. Chapin, has an extensive background as an award-winning chiropractor, team chiropractor for the Toronto Argonauts, and health advisor to employees at many companies including The Globe and Mail.
In this episode, we delve into the heart of Dr. Chapin's new book, "The 7 Wellness Rituals." This book serves as a playbook for anyone to unlock the secrets to sustained health and wellness. Through the lens of 21 world class experts in different fields, including the likes of Jann Arden and Dragons' Den investor Jim Treliving, we explore the rituals that have paved their way to success and wellbeing.
In this episode we explore the science and stories behind the 7 Wellness Rituals that can elevate your life.
You can learn more about Dr. Dwight and the book at https://www.7wellnessrituals.com/.
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Welcome to another episode of the Dr. Wells Podcast, where we delve deep into the realms of health, performance, and the science of thriving in a bustling world.
In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Jason Thompson, a maestro in the art of strategic storytelling. Jason's journey began three decades ago, in a room filled with 400 engineers, where a small wardrobe malfunction turned into a powerful lesson on the significance of emotional connections. Yes, you heard it right! A zipper mishap became the cornerstone of a philosophy that emphasizes owning your story and leveraging it to forge meaningful connections.
Fast forward to today, Jason is focused on the transformative power of storytelling. With a rich history of collaborations with industry giants like Disney, Warner Brothers, and Electronic Arts, Jason has honed his craft to a fine art. His expertise doesn't just stop at storytelling; it extends to helping organizations optimize their strategies, thereby boosting profits and optimizing positive impact.
Jason's approach to storytelling is not just about narrating tales; it's about innovative frameworks, developed from years of experience in diverse industries including film, television, and advertising. His ultimate goal is to empower individuals and organizations to build confidence, clarity, and conviction.
As we chat with Jason, we will explore the depths of strategic storytelling and uncover the secrets to making an emotional connection that can catalyze success in both personal and professional spheres. And remember, just like Jason checks his zipper before every keynote speech, it's the little habits and checks that can pave the way for grand successes.
You can learn more about Jason and his work at https://www.jasonthompson.ca/.
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Welcome back everyone! This week I am sharing an interview that I did on Dr. Guy MacPherson's podcast Books. Read. Thrive. Podcast about my new book Powerhouse.
Welcome to a special episode of The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast, where we dive into the groundbreaking insights and strategies found in Dr. Wells's latest book, "Powerhouse." In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Wells shares easy ways to boost your energy, fight inflammation, and optimize your health—cell by cell.
Did you know that every six months, over 98% of the cells in your body are new? At the heart of this continual renewal are the mitochondria, the "energy factories" of your cells. In "Powerhouse," Dr. Wells reveals simple yet revolutionary methods to heal and boost your mitochondria, leading to a whole-body transformation.
Join us as we explore practical techniques ranging from quick and effortless breathing exercises to strategic supplements and mindful technology usage. Drawing on his own leading research at the Hospital for Sick Children, Dr. Wells offers tangible advice to improve not just your physical wellbeing, but also your mood and hormonal health.
If you've ever felt tired, overwhelmed, or simply want to elevate your daily vitality, this episode is for you. "Powerhouse" presents a new frontier in personal wellness, giving you the tools to enhance the overall health of every single cell.
You can check out the video of the interview and other episodes on Guy's show here: https://thetraumatherapistproject.squarespace.com/the-books-read-thrive-podcast/breathe-move-energize-and-thrive-with-greg-wells-phd.
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Prepare to embark on a transformative journey as Dr. Greg Wells sits down with Mike Lee, a visionary in the realm of leadership, in this enlightening episode of The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast. In a world characterized by constant change and uncertainty, Mike's insights into the future of leadership are both timely and empowering.
With a blended background in mindset, mindfulness, and high-performance, Mike's approach offers a counter-cultural perspective that emphasizes purpose-driven, future-focused, and heart-centered skills. His extensive experience working with top-tier companies like Morgan Stanley, Cisco, and IBM, as well as professional athletes such as NBA MVP Steph Curry, lends unparalleled wisdom to today's leaders.
In this captivating conversation, Mike shares stories and practical exercises derived from the latest research in neuroscience, sports psychology, and his personal experiences battling anxiety and depression. Whether addressing packed ballrooms or intimate workshops, Mike's engaging and conscientious approach has earned him rave reviews from bold and driven leaders across various fields.
Tune in to uncover the new rules for the future of leadership, discover how to win the war for talent, and explore strategies to create cultures of belonging. Mike's unique blend of personal adversity and professional triumph provides an authentic and vulnerable perspective that resonates with diverse audiences.
Inspired to dig deeper into leadership and personal growth? Consider exploring Mike's latest book, "The New Rules For The Future of Leadership."
Don't miss this engaging episode that promises to redefine leadership and help you unlock your inner power to thrive in business and life."
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Join Dr. Greg Wells in an inspiring and informative episode of The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast as he sits down with Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, RD, a trailblazer in the field of nutrition. As the CEO of NutritionRx and a seasoned Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist, Jen has devoted her career to fostering healthy eating habits, supporting weight loss, and aiding in sports nutrition and eating disorder recovery.
In this conversation, Jennifer shares her holistic approach that emphasizes habits-based behavior change, mindset shifts, and creating nurturing environments. With a client list that ranges from everyday individuals to NHL players and Olympic athletes, Jen's insights offer valuable strategies for developing a positive relationship with food, exercise, and body image.
But Jen's story doesn't stop with NutritionRx. As a Foods and Nutrition university professor, researcher, content writer, and course creator, her influence on the field of nutrition is profound. Her personal triumph over a rare form of ovarian cancer, leading to a radical remission, adds a layer of resilience and positivity that's nothing short of remarkable.
Tune in to this episode to learn from Jen's extensive education and hands-on experience. Whether you're looking to optimize your performance, nourish your body, or simply embrace a happier, healthier lifestyle, Jen's wisdom provides the roadmap.
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This week I'm sharing the fourth and final session that I did at the EPIC Conference in Toronto in December of 2022. This is one of the best events in the world and I'm thrilled to be able to share the section of my presentation on From Languishing to Thriving.
This is based on the fourth chapter of my book Powerhouse so if you like this talk, please check out the book!
https://www.amazon.ca/Powerhouse-Protect-Optimize-Supercharge-Performance/dp/1443466719/
Enjoy the episode and ping me on social to let me know what you think @drgregwells.
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This week I'm sharing the third session that I did at the EPIC Conference in Toronto in December of 2022. This is one of the best events in the world and I'm thrilled to be able to share the section of my presentation on Energize to Thrive.
This is based on the third chapter of my book Powerhouse so if you like this talk, please check out the book!
https://www.amazon.ca/Powerhouse-Protect-Optimize-Supercharge-Performance/dp/1443466719/
Enjoy the episode and ping me on social to let me know what you think @drgregwells.
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This week I'm sharing the second session that I did at the EPIC Conference in Toronto in December of 2022. This is one of the best events in the world and I'm thrilled to be able to share the section of my presentation on Move to Live.
This is based on the second chapter of my book Powerhouse so if you like this talk, please check out the book!
https://www.amazon.ca/Powerhouse-Protect-Optimize-Supercharge-Performance/dp/1443466719/
Enjoy the episode and ping me on social to let me know what you think @drgregwells.
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This week I'm sharing a session that I did at the EPIC Conference in Toronto in December of 2022. This is one of the best events in the world and I'm thrilled to be able to share the section of my presentation on The Science of Breath.
This is based on the first chapter of my book Powerhouse so if you like this talk, please check out the book!
https://www.amazon.ca/Powerhouse-Protect-Optimize-Supercharge-Performance/dp/1443466719/
Enjoy the episode and ping me on social to let me know what you think @drgregwells.
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Harnessing the Power of Stress: A Conversation with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
we're thrilled to welcome award-winning psychology scholar and resiliency expert, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe. As the author of the transformative new book, "Stress Wisely", Dr. Robyne breaks down common misconceptions about stress and illuminates how, when understood and managed strategically, it can serve as an ally in our life's journey.
Throughout our discussion, we dive into the real-world experiences and groundbreaking research that shaped "Stress Wisely." Dr. Robyne shares her unique insights on developing resilience, harnessing the power of stress, and fostering a healthier relationship with our own nervous systems. With a perfect blend of humor, honesty, and relatability, we unpack the innovative strategies and thought-provoking exercises outlined in her book, all of which are grounded in science and geared towards enhancing each of the eight touchstones of wellness—physical, emotional, intellectual, social environmental, occupational, financial, and spiritual.
Whether you're grappling with life's everyday challenges or confronting more significant hurdles, this episode will empower you with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of life in the wisest way possible. Join us for this profound conversation and start your journey towards embracing stress as a tool for growth, resilience, and a more meaningful, purpose-filled life. Don't just cope with stress, learn to "Stress Wisely." Better days are ahead, and they start with this transformative discussion.
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Unlocking Brain Health: Dementia Prevention and Cognitive Fitness with Drs. Emily and Mitchell Clionsky
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Drs. Emily and Mitchell Clionsky, the authors of "DEMENTIA PREVENTION: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain" (Hopkins Press, April 4, 2023). This physician-neuropsychologist duo shares their extensive experience treating over 25,000 patients with cognitive impairment and caring for their own parents with dementia. They discuss their groundbreaking Memory Orientation Screening Test (MOST) and debunk the myth that dementia is inevitable, revealing it's actually preventable in 1 out of 2 people.
Together, we explore the factors that impact dementia risk, including those that are changeable in adulthood. We delve into how the brain's function is influenced by everything from blood circulation and sugar levels to sleep and social engagement. Learn how your activity level, weight, habits, mental outlook, and social life may affect your likelihood of developing dementia, and discover the proven psychological methods to change your habits and health to alter your brain's future.
With a combined 45 years of extensive clinical evaluation and treatment, the Clionskys bring together proven science from a wide spectrum of medical specialties, cutting through the noise of fads and unsupported claims.
For more information about their new book, visit: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12532/dementia-prevention.
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Adrienne Rivera is the founder of Breath of Gold--a global breathwork business that supports people in connecting to the wealth & wisdom that lives within them. She is a best-selling author, the creator of the Breath of Gold Oracle Deck, and the founder of the Breath of Gold Journal.
Her mission is to empower people to reconnect with their breath to realize that everything they desire lies within themselves. She trains people to become breathwork certified in The Breath of Gold Facilitator Program. She is also known for supporting people to grow & launch successful businesses using the tool of breathwork.
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Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, RD: A Passion for Nutrition, Sports, and Resilience
Jennifer Broxterman, a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist, has dedicated her life to promoting healthy living, nutrition, and exercise. As a former multi-sport varsity athlete and current CrossFit competitor, Jennifer's passion for nutrition and sports led her to establish NutritionRx, a London-based nutrition consulting company that inspires clients to eat healthier and develop a positive relationship with food and exercise.
Jennifer was born with a natural inclination towards athletics. She pursued her passion for sports as a dual varsity athlete in hockey and rowing during her time at Queen's University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc, Life Sciences). Furthering her education, Jennifer obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science (BScH, Foods & Nutrition) and a Masters of Science (MScFN, Foods & Nutrition) from Western University's Brescia campus.
In 2010, Jennifer founded NutritionRx, where she serves as the CEO and head Registered Dietitian. Her approach to nutrition encourages clients to build a happy and healthy relationship with food through habits-based behavior change, mindset shifts, and creating supportive environments. Over the years, Jennifer has worked with thousands of people, ranging from everyday folks to NHL hockey players and Olympic athletes, supporting their healthy eating and performance goals.
She also ventured into academia as a Foods and Nutrition university professor at Western University's Brescia campus, where she won the esteemed Excellence in Teaching Award.
At age 34, Jennifer was unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer. Despite being given less than a 9% chance of living past five years, she achieved radical remission within a few months of her cancer removal surgery and remains cancer-free to this day.
Jennifer's resilience, positivity, and determination to continue sharing her passion for healthy living with others make her an inspiring figure in the world of nutrition and sports.
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For over 30 years, Andrew Moss has dedicated his life to helping others achieve their potential, proudly bearing the title of "Coach." His journey began in his youth, when he himself experienced the transformative power of coaches and teachers who believed in him and helped him realize possibilities beyond his own expectations. This profound impact inspired Andrew to pursue a career in coaching, hoping to provide the same sense of well-being and possibility for others.
Throughout his distinguished career, Coach Moss has been entrusted by a diverse array of clients, including Olympians, CEOs, students, social impact leaders, professionals in the arts, entrepreneurs, and fellow coaches. The wide range of clients he has worked with not only inspires him but also reinforces the universality of the human desire for growth and self-improvement.
Andrew's professional journey has been marked by unique experiences that have enriched his coaching practice. He began his career in high-performance sports, working with elite athletes, including Olympic and World Champions. Over time, he transitioned to coaching other coaches and advising talent development experts across various Olympic sports.
A pivotal moment in Andrew's career occurred in 2016 when he attended a performance conference in New York City. There, he discovered that his talent for helping athletes unlock their potential was applicable to anyone with ambition, work ethic, and a desire to realize their dreams. This realization led him to expand his coaching practice, reaching out to individuals from all backgrounds who are seeking personal and professional growth.
As a devoted father to four daughters, Andrew finds daily inspiration in setting a positive example for his children. His commitment to social issues, particularly those relating to youth and Indigenous people in Canada, adds depth and purpose to his work. In 2019, he undertook a 600km hike across northern Canada in memory of a young Indigenous boy who tragically died while trying to escape from a residential school in the 1960s.
Coach Moss also collaborates with Chicago-based One Solution and their inner-city youth program, Rebels for Peace. Through this work, he has had the pleasure of meeting inspiring young leaders dedicated to shaping a better future for youth in Chicago by educating them about the mind from as early as Grade 4.
Andrew Moss's three-decade-long career as a coach is a testament to his unwavering dedication to helping others achieve greatness. Drawing on his own experiences and the wisdom he has gained from years of coaching, he continues to inspire and empower individuals from all walks of life to reach for the stars and realize their dreams.
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Leslie's professional background, credentials and years of experience put her at the top of her field. Whether working one-on-one with clients in her private practice, writing consumer books or consulting with the media, Leslie is able to translate the latest - and often complicated - nutrition and health information into advice that's easy to understand and easy to follow. She's not about gimmicks or fads - just science-based nutrition advice to help people follow a healthier lifestyle.
Leslie has operated a successful private practice in the heart of downtown Toronto since 1989. Working as a Registered Dietitian (RD) she has helped thousands of individuals achieve their nutrition and diet goals. As the Clinical Director, Food and Nutrition at Medcan, Leslie offers clients dietary advice, personalized meal plans and science-based recommendations on the use of nutritional supplements.
Leslie is recognized by the media as an authority on nutrition and food issues and is an experienced communicator in television, radio and print media. She writes a weekly column in The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper and is a regular contributor to CTV news. Leslie’s nutrition advice can also be heard every week on Montreal’s CJAD Radio's Andrew Carter Show.
Leslie is the best-selling author of 12 books (Penguin Canada): The Plant-Based Power Diet, Leslie Beck's Healthy Kitchen, Leslie Beck's Longevity Diet, The Complete A-Z Nutrition Encyclopedia, The Complete Nutrition Guide for Women, Heart Healthy Foods for Life, Foods that Fight Disease, The No-Fail Diet, Healthy Eating for Preteens and Teens, Leslie Beck’s Nutrition Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy, The Complete Nutrition Guide to Menopause, and 10 Steps to Healthy Eating.
Leslie delivers nutrition seminars and workshops to corporate groups in Canada and the United States. Having a strong interest in sports nutrition, Leslie acted as nutritionist to the Canadian International Marathon and the NBA’s Toronto Raptors Basketball Club. Leslie keeps fit herself by running, cycling, and strength training.
Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Leslie obtained her Bachelor of Science (Dietetics) from the University of British Columbia and proceeded to complete the dietetic internship program at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. She studied a Masters in Epidemiology at the University of Toronto. She is a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada.
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Born to a family of skiers in Lake Tahoe, Brette Harrington has become an icon in the world of alpine climbing. She is an accomplished 5.13+ trad climber, calculated soloist, expert ski mountaineer, big wall sender, and graceful mixed climber and her versatility is a testament to her dedication and passion for the sport.
In 2013, at the young age of 23, Brette catapulted to international climbing fame when she daringly free soloed the 2,500-ft Chiaro di Luna (5.11a) in Patagonia. Her exceptional talents earned her the American Alpine Club's prestigious Robert Hicks Bates Award, honoring young climbers with outstanding promise for future accomplishments.
Brette's love for the outdoors began during her youth in Lake Tahoe, where she was raised by avid skiers. She competed in slopestyle skiing throughout high school and college, attending a ski academy in New Hampshire and later studying in British Columbia. However, a series of concussions and a broken neck at 20 led Brette to abandon competitive skiing and explore rock climbing.
By 2017, Brette had set her sights on winter alpine climbing, relishing the mental and physical challenges it presented.
During this time, she opened routes on the Taku Towers on the Juneau Ice Field and made the first ascent of Life Compass (IV 5.10a M4+) in Alberta. In 2019, Brette tackled the most formidable alpine route of her career: a first ascent of the East Face of Alberta's Mt. Fay, which she and her partners dubbed "Sound of Silence."
As Brette looks to the future, she is excited about expedition climbing, particularly in Peru and Pakistan. However, she finds immense satisfaction in the Canadian Rockies, where the loose limestone helps her address her weaknesses and the relief presents Himalayan-scale prominence without the high altitude.
The vast, unending range offers a lifetime of technical climbs, and for Brette, the more technical, the better.
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Welcome to the monumental 200th episode of the Dr. Greg Wells Podcast! Over the past few years, we've explored the fascinating world of health, wellbeing, thriving, and performing at the highest levels. Together, we have delved into the minds of incredible experts, top-performing athletes, visionary scientists, and innovative entrepreneurs. As we celebrate this milestone, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we have been on and share some of the most valuable lessons and insights we've learned along the way.
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Dr. Susan Biali Haas is an award-winning medical doctor, health and wellness expert, coach, speaker and author. She helps people worldwide to reduce stress, prevent burnout, improve mental health, and live with increased wellness and resilience.
Dr. Biali Haas overcame burnout and depression at the beginning of her medical career, quickly becoming an internationally recognized influencer in health and well-being. With over two decades spent studying wellness and resiliency, twenty years of clinical experience with thousands of patients, and more than ten years coaching high performance clients worldwide, she expertly applies her experience and skills to equip people to live better lives.
Dr. Susan’s long list of speaking clients includes the US Navy, Google, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), McKinsey & Company, and Deloitte.
She also inspires a broad range of clients — from military leaders and senior executives to physicians and other healthcare professionals — to take control of their health and start living more impactful, meaningful lives. Dr. Susan has also provided focused support to patients with mental health challenges, providing virtual medical psychotherapy treatment during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A popular blogger for Psychology Today, Dr. Biali Haas’ posts on wellness, mental health and resilience have attracted over 10 million views. She has been featured on The Today Show and The Marilyn Denis Show, and her opinions have appeared in Oprah.com, Forbes, Fast Company, The Chicago Tribune, Health, Martha Stewart Living, People, InStyle, Elle, Prevention, The Washington Post, The New York Post and The Globe and Mail. She has also been a health columnist and “Embrace Life Expert” for Reader’s Digest Best Health.
In addition to her Doctorate of Medicine and Bachelor’s of Science in Dietetics from the University of British Columbia, Dr. Biali Haas has received a number of awards, including the Rakesh Goel Prize for most outstanding clinical skills, the UBC Medal in Dietetics, and the Woman of Worth Award in Health & Wellness.
She loves to attend courses in preventive and lifestyle medicine at Harvard Medical School, and is continually on the lookout for the latest science and data that will help you to thrive in both work and life.
Dr. Biali Haas’ latest book, The Resilient Life, was released in Fall 2022.
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Today I’d like to introduce you to Robbie Bent, the founder and CEO of Othership.
At Othership, Robbie is on a mission to combat loneliness and its negative effects on our health.
He’s building a platform that includes physical spaces, a mobile app, a concert tour, and a global community.
The Othership flagship location is a modern bathhouse that features a 50-person sauna, ice baths, and a tea room. They offer guided facilitation for hot and cold circuits, social hour, and performances like breathwork, sound experiences, and body-based movement. Their goal is to create a healthy social experience that can serve as an alternative to bars and is both fun and accessible.
The Othership app is a digital product that helps you shift your state whenever and wherever you are. It features over 250 guided breathwork classes that harness the power of breath and promote positive habits. It's a transformative tool that makes it easy, effective, and fun to regulate your state.
Robbie and the Othership team also go on tour with live musical breathwork performances, it's like a journey inward with Cirque Du Soleil.
The Othership community is a growing and vibrant web of curious humans connected through both our physical space and digital offerings. They also have virtual group circles that offer a deeper opportunity to connect with others.
Robbie’s vision is to create space that encourages openness, awe, belonging, and interconnectivity for a more joyful life and living.
In this podcast we talk about shifting states and experienceing peak moments that inspire awe and belonging.
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Welcome back! This week I'm sharing a presentation I did on Sleeping Soundly at the 2023 Recovery and Sleep Summit.
I share some sleep physiology, how to improve your sleep, and what metrics to track when you are assessing your sleep with wearable technology.
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Dr. Eric Williamson is a highly respected fitness and nutrition expert with over a decade of experience in the field.
He is the founder and head coach at Unlocked Fitness and Nutrition, where he helps clients achieve their fitness and nutrition goals through personalized, science-based strategies. He has also been the dietetics lead at Wells Performance for many years and we’re thrilled to have him on the team.
Dr. Williamson has a deep understanding of the body, mind, and performance, and is constantly striving to understand how each change to our lifestyle affects them.
He has a PhD in exercise nutrition and metabolism from the University of Toronto, as well as a BA in Kinesiology and BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from Western University, and multiple certifications in health and wellness, strength and conditioning and sports dietetics.
He is an avid reader of scientific literature and personally experiments with different diets and exercise programs, gaining invaluable experience that he uses to help his clients.
In this episode we explore the health risks of alcohol in light of new consumption recommendations.
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Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, where he brings a wealth of experience in sports psychology and performance enhancement.
Prior to joining the Raptors, Dr. Auerbach served as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona.
He has also worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, and Big 12, where his work has included serving as the performance consultant for a Conference USA bowl-winning football team, ACC championship team, and student-athletes who continued in professional sport and/or the Olympic games.
Dr. Auerbach earned his doctoral degree in counselling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology from the University of North Texas.
He has published research and presented at international and national conferences, serves as a journal reviewer for the Journal of Athlete Development, and has been nominated for and served in leadership roles for the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and Clinical Counselling Sport Psychology Association.
He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Licensed Psychologist, and a member of the United States Olympic Sport Psychology Committee.
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This week I am sharing an interview I did on the Health Hacks Podcast with host Mark White. Here's the description from Mark's show:
The link to the Health Hacks Podcast is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/protect-your-energy-optimize-your-health-supercharge/id1468178367?i=1000608660088
Welcome to the latest episode of Health Hacks with Mark L. White! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Greg Wells, Ph.D., as our special guest. Dr. Wells is a scientist, physiologist, and bestselling author who has dedicated his career to helping people optimize their health and performance. In this episode, we will be diving into the topic of Powerhouse - Protect Your Energy, Optimize Your Health & Supercharge Your Performance.
Dr. Wells will be sharing his expert insights on how we can protect our energy levels, optimize our health, and supercharge our performance to achieve our goals and live our best lives. Dr. Wells will be sharing practical tips and strategies that you can implement into your daily routine to improve your overall health and well-being. From optimizing your sleep to managing stress, he will be covering a range of topics that will help you achieve your health and performance goals.
So, whether you are an athlete looking to improve your performance or someone who simply wants to optimize their health, this episode is a must-watch. So, sit back, relax, and join us for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Greg Wells on Health Hacks with Mark L. White. More about this episode: We have all faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, and now more than ever, it is critical to prioritize our health and wellbeing while maintaining high performance.
To address this reality the purpose and focus of the book is on helping people to have better energy and health via optimizing our mitochondria so that we can all create an upward spiral of wellness and peak performance. When we look into the physiology it becomes apparent that our health and human potential is 4 billion years in the making. Our mitochondria are small structures in all our cells that create the energy that we use to move, to think, to perform and to lead. The wonderful thing is that we can make create more of them to get more energy, we can make them stronger so we are more resilient, and we can heal them so we can be healthier in mind and body.
The key principles in Powerhouse are all based on the physiology of “hormesis” – simply that a little is good, a lot is not. For example, 3 minutes of meditation each day can improve brain function. Five minutes of cold water can sharpen your focus and improve mental health. A 15-minute walk decreases your risk of cancer but also improves problem solving and innovation thinking. Small micro wins daily can lead to exponential gains in health and wellbeing. The Powerhouse book is grounded in the latest scientific research and demonstrates how to elevate your energy, shift from tension to flow, and build your performance capacity.
Through the framework of breathe, move, energize, and thrive, I’ve tried my best to show people how to take concrete steps towards healthy high performance. Key Learnings:
• Why the science of human energy is 4 billion years in the making. • How to breathe for relaxation, focus and consistent energy. • How activity can spark concentration, creativity, and innovation. • How stress can be a powerful spark for positive mental and physical growth. • What practices lead to a life where we can thrive personally and professionally.
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Dr. Alex Hutchinson is an accomplished author and journalist. He is known for his expertise in the science of endurance and fitness, and he writes on the topic for several publications, including Outside (where he is a contributing editor and writes the Sweat Science column), The Globe and Mail (where he writes the Jockology column), and Canadian Running magazine. He was also a Runner's World columnist from 2012 to 2017.
In 2011, he published a practical guide to the science of fitness, called Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths, and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise.
Alex's latest book, ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, was published in February 2018. The book is an exploration of the science and mysteries of endurance.
Prior to his career in journalism and writing, Alex had a background in physics. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. During this time, Alex also competed as a middle and long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, mostly as a miler but also dabbling in cross-country and even a bit of mountain running.
He still runs most days, and enjoys the rigors of hard training.
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Kari Schneider is a highly accomplished strength and conditioning coach, researcher and physiologist who has dedicated her career to helping athletes reach their physical peak.
She began her journey in sport at the Canadian Sport Institute Manitoba. Throughout her years of experience and hard work, Kari has had the privilege of helping many athletes achieve their dreams, from making teams to competing in the Olympics.
Leading into the 2008 Olympics, Kari opened her own gym, Empower Conditioning. Over the next 15 years, together with her husband and team of dedicated coaches, Kari grew Empower Conditioning into a training center that helped athletes and achievers reach their goals in physicality, career and life.
Throughout her journey as an entrepreneur, Kari has experienced massive learning and intentional growth in the science of behavior change and life coaching. This was a necessary change as she found herself coaching clients more and more in life, communication and mindset skills alongside the physical conditioning.
Today, Empower Conditioning has transitioned to be online to help more people reach their performance goals in ways that are congruent to today's demands.
Kari is excited to help more people be the best version of themselves for an experience of life that is fuller and deeper than they could have imagined.
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In this podcast with Dr. Ivan Joseph, I discuss strategies and tactics for building a healthy, high-performance mindset.
Dr. Ivan Joseph is a renowned author, speaker, and educator with a passion for empowering individuals to reach their full potential. He is the author of the best-selling book " You Got This: The Skill of Confidence," which has received critical acclaim for its practical and relatable advice on how to build self-confidence and achieve success in all areas of life.
Dr. Joseph has a Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Ottawa, and he has over 20 years of experience in the field of sport psychology. He has worked with athletes of all levels, from amateur to professional, and has helped them to improve their performance, build self-confidence and achieve their goals. He has also worked with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and performers to help them build resilience and achieve success in their respective fields.
Dr. Joseph is a sought-after speaker, having given presentations at conferences, events and organizations around the world. He is known for his ability to deliver engaging and practical presentations that inspire and empower audiences to take action and achieve their goals. He is also a regular contributor to various media outlets, including The Globe and Mail, Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, where he writes about topics related to self-confidence, motivation, and achieving success.
In today’s show we discuss tactics for managing stress, setting and achieving targets, and harnessing the power of positive thinking. Overall, the podcast provides actionable advice and inspiration for listeners who want to improve their mental and emotional well-being and achieve success in their personal and professional lives.
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Lisa Bentley is a ironman triathlete who has had a remarkable career in the sport of triathlon.
She began competing in triathlons in the late 1990s and quickly made a name for herself, winning Ironman 11-times. She is considered as one of the most successful female triathletes in the history of the sport. The fact that she was a world class athlete is even more remarkable when you consider that she also has cystic fibrosis, a genetic lung disease.
In addition to her competitive success, Lisa is also a highly sought-after coach and motivational speaker. She is known for her ability to inspire others to achieve their goals and is a true ambassador for the sport of triathlon.
She has been coaching athletes of all levels, from beginner to professional, for over a decade and has helped many of them achieve their personal bests and even win their own championships.
Lisa's approach to coaching is rooted in the belief that with the right mindset and training, anyone can achieve their goals. She is dedicated to helping her athletes understand the importance of proper nutrition and recovery, as well as the mental and emotional aspects of training and competition.
In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and awesome puppies, traveling, and staying active.
In this podcast, Lisa Bentley joins us to share her insights on how to build a healthy, high-performance lifestyle. Lisa draws on her extensive experience competing at the highest levels of endurance sports to offer tips and strategies for you to improve your mindset, positivity, and overall wellbeing.
Whether you're an aspiring triathlete or just looking to make some positive changes in your life, this podcast is sure to inspire and inform.
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This week I interviewed Professor Joe Baker from York University in Toronto Canada.
Professor Joe Baker is a leading expert in the field of optimal human development and sport skill development. He currently holds a position in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University.
Throughout his career, Professor Baker has dedicated his research to understanding how individuals can reach and maintain the highest levels of performance in various sports. His work considers a wide range of psychosocial and environmental factors that influence athletic skill development, with the goal of cataloguing the numerous factors that affect an athlete's ability to maximize their potential. This research aims to inform the development of stronger policies, the building of better theories and models, and the construction of superior learning environments.
Professor Baker's research primarily focuses on two main areas. The first area examines the diverse factors that influence athlete skill development. He is currently studying the development and maintenance of skilled performance in both able-bodied and Paralympic sports, working with leading athlete development systems worldwide to advance our understanding of how individuals reach and maintain high levels of performance.
The second area of focus is on notions of 'talent' in sport. Despite its prominence in public discourse, there is a lack of understanding of what the term 'talent' means and how it affects sport programming. Professor Baker's research in this area concentrates on improving decisions made in talent identification and selection settings, working with leaders in high-performance and professional sport to understand the efficiency and effectiveness of various approaches and models to talent evaluation and development.
In addition to his work in high-performance sport, Professor Baker also applies models of athlete learning and development to understand how to maximize function and performance in non-elite populations. Specifically, he has examined how Masters Athletes (those over 50 years of age) can inform a deeper understanding of what older adults are capable of achieving in terms of performance.
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A few thoughts from the Titan Summit stage on "How to be more creative, innovative and to solve problems".
I share ideas on Theta brainwave states that led to a chapter in my Rest Refocus Recharge book.
I hope this is helpful and let me know how you drop into Theta states when you want to ideate and innovate!
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This week we get to chat with author Chris Bailey about his new book Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction.
Hyperfocus: How to be More Productive in a World of Distraction, provides a fresh angle on how to do more with less. It serves as a practical guide to managing your attention – the most powerful resource you have to get stuff done, become more creative, and live a meaningful life.
Our attention has never been as overwhelmed as it is today. Many of us recognize that our brains struggle to multitask. Despite this, we feel compelled to do so anyway while we fill each moment of our lives to the brim with mindless distraction. Hyperfocus provides profound insights into how you can best take charge of your attention to achieve a greater sense of purpose and productivity throughout the day.
I know you'll love this episode!
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Welcome back!This week I'm thrilled to share 3 more interviews that I have done with some of the highest performing individuals on the planet. Last week's episode was one of our most popular ever so we're continuing the discussion! Here we talk to Mental Health and Performance coach Dr. Alex Auerbach, Dr. Ivan Joseph and Navy Seal Stephen Drum.I wanted to share these conversations with you so that you can use the tools, tactics and strategies that these world-class performers have used with such great success.Enjoy!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support
Welcome back!This week I'm thrilled to share interviews that I have done with some of the highest performing individuals on the planet. My guests are Olympic coach Ben Titley, Olympic Mental Skills trainer Jean-Francois Menard and Adventurer Ray Zahab. I wanted to share these conversations with you so that you can use the tools, tactics and strategies that these world-class performers have used with such great success.Enjoy!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support
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This week I'm thrilled to share interviews that I have done with world-class experts on mindfulness. This week we talk to Dr. Milena Braticevic, Elli Weisbaum and Dr. Ellen Choi.
Mindfulness has been such a powerful tool for wellbeing that I wanted to share these insights with you in the hopes that you can think clearly and improve your mental health and ability to perform under pressure.
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Today we’re going to do Part 2 of our Masterclass on Mental Health. We’re speaking to Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, who will talk about staying calm among stormy conditions, Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier who will talk about burnout, and Riaz Meghji who will talk about human connection.
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In today’s Masterclass we’re going to dig into the most prevalent topic we’ve heard from our guests over the past couple of years: mental health. Since this is such a big and important topic, this is going to be the first of a two part series on mental health.
This week we’re going to hear from Dr. Gina Di Giulio, who talks about managing stress and anxiety, Michael Landsberg, who has developed a movement around the idea of sick not weak, and Dr. Bill Howatt, who is an expert on mental health and who recently published a book No Regrets.
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Welcome back to another Masterclass!
Today we’re going to be looking at the topic of overcoming obstacles. We’ve had the incredible opportunity of interviewing some incredible athletes on this podcast and today you’ll hear from Olympic medalist Silken Laumann, Ultraman Champion Tara Norton, and eleven-time Ironman Champion Lisa Bentley. As you listen to this episode, you’ll start to see some patterns emerge around mindset and practices that these athletes have used to overcome obstacles and become the best of the best.
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We’re going to change things up over the next couple of months.
As we look back at the past few years of this podcast, some topics kept coming up over and over again. So we’d like to dedicate some episodes to digging deep into some of the key themes that have emerged over the past few years.
This week we’re going to look back at three guests who talked a lot about gratitude: John Foley, Steve Foran, and Pete Bomabaci. John was our first ever guest and is a former lead pilot for the Blue Angels, Steve has dedicated his career to the power of gratitude, and Pete is the leader of the GenWell Project.
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This week I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Shawn Kanungo, an expert in disruption and innovation.
Shawn is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends.
His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. His debut book, The Bold Ones: Innovate and Disrupt to Become Truly Indispensable, releases on December 6, 2022. This book unpacks the DNA of disruptors, showing us how to make a dent in any field.
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Today I’m super excited to share my conversation with Joe Jacobi. Joe won America’s first ever Olympic Gold Medal in Whitewater Canoe Slalom, and combines his experience as an Olympic Gold Medalist and the spirit and values of his home life in Catalunya to build a one-of-a-kind lens that simplifies and shapes the next chapter of people’s lives.
Joe uses writing, coaching, and adventures to help seasoned leaders confront obstacles and bring focus to what matters most. He helps people reset, build effective routines, embrace challenging transitions, improve responses to uncertainty, and leverage states of flow.
In this conversatiaon, we talk a lot about his book "Slalom: 6 River Classes About How To Confront Obstacles, Advance Amid Uncertainty, & Bring Focus To What Matters Most," a book that transfers his reflections, experiences, relationships, and strategies from more than 40 years on the river to navigating the river of the life.
You can learn more about Joe on his LinkedIn page.
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This week I’m excited to talk with Stéphane Grenier. His vision is a world where people no longer face barriers to good mental health.
Stéphane’s riveting keynotes are thought-provoking and lead to tangible action and sustainable change for leaders who are prepared to rethink how they support their people.
His autobiography, After the War: Surviving PTSD and Changing Mental Health Culture, tells his story from the day he landed amid the Rwandan genocide, through his journey of changing mental health culture in the Canadian military, developing national Guidelines for Peer Support with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, all the way to creating Mental Health Innovations (MHI); a consultancy that leads innovative and sustainable change in organizations to enhance the mental health of their people.
Today, he and his business partners, along with countless associates, develop non-clinical mental health interventions to complement traditional clinical care for private and public sector organizations and provincial healthcare systems.
As mental health is a huge challenge right now, this is a very applicable conversation and beneficial for all of us.
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This week we get to sit down with Mitch Joel.
Mitch helps leaders decode the future. Mitch is a Co-Founder of ThinkersOne - a platform that empowers companies with personalized and bite-sized thought leadership from the best Thinkers in the world. He is also an investor, author, trusted advisor, chronic reader and passionate speaker who connects with people worldwide by sharing his insights on business transformation, innovation and marketing.
Mitch and I dig into the Great Compression, and in decoding that, we establish a mission for how we can move forward and make the world a better place.
You can learn more about Mitch and his work at his website mitchjoel.com.
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This week I’m excited to share my interview with Pete Bombaci, the founder and executive director of the GenWell Project. The idea was inspired by the events witnessed during the summer blackout in 2003 - kindness, generosity, empathy, and human connection. Pete is proud to be leading a movement that he believes can make the world a happier and healthier place.
If you want to learn more you can check out genwellproject.org.
In this conversation we do a deep dive into gratitude, community building, and leveraging the power of human connection.
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This week I’m really excited to share my interview with Dr. Susan Biali Haas.
Susan is an award-winning medical doctor, health and wellness expert, coach, speaker, and author. She helps people world-wide to reduce stress, prevent burnout, improve mental health, and live with increased wellness and resilience.
She overcame burnout and depression at the beginning of her medical career, quickly becoming an internationally recognized influencer in health and wellbeing. With over two decades spent studying wellness and resiliency, twenty years of clinical experience with thousands of patients, and more than ten years coaching high performance clients worldwide, she expertly applies her experience and skills to equip people to live better lives.
In this conversation, we talk about everything to do with health, wellbeing, and especially resiliency. Her latest book, The Resilient Life is available today, October 25! You can learn more about it on her website.
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This week I’m excited to talk to Barrie Shepley. Barrie was Canada’s National Triathlon Coach in the early 90s and has coached hundreds of people to National Championship titles, Pan American Games medals, World Championship medals, and to the successful completions of Hawaii Ironman and Boston Marathon. Barrie was selected to go to the 2000 Sydney Olympics where Triathlon made its debut as an Olympic Sport and where Canadian Simon Whitfield won a gold medal. Simon has also been on this podcast and you can listen to that interview here!
There are few people who have contributed to this sport as much as Barrie. In this episode we discuss his new book Chasing Greatness: Stories of Passion and Perseverance in Sport and in Life and what Barrie’s learned from coaching some of the top people in the world as well as people who are just looking to get fitter and healthier in their day to day lives.
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This week I'm sharing an interview I did on the Magical Learning Podcast, an organization that helps companies and schools learn better.
We have a great conversation about health and wellbeing - specifically looking at play, fun, and happiness.
If you want to learn more about the Magical Learning Podcast, you can check out their website here.
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This week I'm really excited to share a short interview I did with Sports Psychology expert Dr. Alex Auerbach. Alex is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, and has worked for 7 years providing clinical care, crisis intervention, and performance consultation for professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes, as well as coaching staff, medical staff, and sports administration.
In this amazing conversation, we dig into mental recovery and regeneration, sports psychology, and the athlete’s mind.
You can learn more about Alex at his website.
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Today I'm sharing the interview that I did with Chris VanVliet on his Insight Podcast all about sleep, recovery and regeneration.
We hope you love the episode and let us know what you think @drgregwells on social.
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This week I’m excited to share my conversation with Dr. Bill Howatt on Sharpen Your Edge Live.
Bill is an internationally recognized expert in mental health. He's spent over 25 years helping employees, patients, and leaders achieve their potential.
Bill has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, did post-doctoral training at UCLA, has developed programs with organizations like the Conference Board of Canada and the University of New Brunswick, and is author of numerous books and articles, including regular contributions to The Globe and Mail.
During this conversation, Bill discusses the transformational nature of regret and the tools we can use to move forward from it.
If you want to learn more about Bill and his new book, “No Regrets: How to Live Today for Tomorrow’s Emotional Well-Being”, check out his website at billhowatt.com.
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This week I’m excited to share my conversation with Bevan James Eyles on Sharpen Your Edge Live.
Bevan is an Award-Winning Fitness Professional who is driven by one question: How can we help more people fall in love with exercise? Especially those that aren’t currently exercising.
In creating products that have helped thousands of non-exercisers win with exercise, he has learnt the key lessons needed for success.
‘I fundamentally believe your life is better if you have exercise in it. Unfortunately, most people fail in this area, so I have created a model that someone who is currently inactive and doing absolutely nothing can succeed with’
Tune in to learn how to get started with exercise and how to be more consistent with your activity routine!
You can learn more about Bevan and his new book, “I Will Make You Passionate About Exercise”, atwww.bevanjameseyles.com.
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This week I’m excited to share my conversation with resilience expert, Dr. Deborah Gilboa.
Dr. Gilboa works with families, educators, executives, and businesses to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress to an advantage.
Whether she is speaking on stage giving a keynote, sharing advice on shows like TODAY, Good Morning America, The Doctors, and Rachael Ray, or contributing to outlets like Washington Post, The New Times, Huffington Post, her message is straightforward and essential: Do stress better. Be resilient.
We had a really great conversation about navigating stress and the importance of stress for positive adaptation.
You can learn more about Dr. Gilboa and her new book at askdoctorg.com.
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Hi everyone! I recently did an interview with my friend and awesome human Dr. Lisa Belanger. We chat about the future of work, mental health and optimizing performance post-pandemic.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
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This week I had an amazing conversation with keynote speaker Todd Henry on Sharpen Your Edge Live.
Todd has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world do the best work of their lives by helping them unleash their creativity, be more productive, and generate brilliant ideas.
In this episode, we dig into creative problem solving and strategies to increase productivity while decreasing overwhelm.
You can learn more about his work, including his books and podcast, at his website toddhenry.com.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with Herbert Lui on Sharpen Your Edge Live.
Herbert is a writer and an editorial director. His editorial studio, Wonder Shuttle, has worked with companies such as Shopify, Twilio, and Skillshare, and organizations like the City of Toronto.
He is the editor of The World According to Kanye, which was featured at Hypebeast, The FADER, and Complex. He also hosted Prologue, a video series where recording artists like Ty Dolla $ign, Post Malone, and A$AP Ferg talk about the early days of their creative journeys.
Herbert wanted to create his own platform where he could write online, so he started a blog. Outside of this blog, he has written for The Globe and Mail, Fast Company, TIME, The Huffington Post, Quartz, and several other outlets. Today, thousands of people subscribe to his work on email.
Enjoy this conversation all about the creativity process and the link between creativity and wellbeing.
If you want to learn more about Herbert and his book, you can go to his website at herbertlui.net.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with Dr. Melissa Piercell.
Melissa graduated from The University of Windsor with an honours degree in Neuroscience. She developed her love for holistic wellness and decided to further her education by completing the four-year Naturopathic Doctor program at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Melissa currently works in downtown Toronto with her private practice involving the health of professionals and athletes, she's the naturopathic doctor for the National Ballet of Canada, and she is part of our consulting team at Wells Performance.
Melissa has a special interest in motivating her patients to improve their lifestyle by making changes that are long-term and realistic.
Enjoy this conversation all about the latest in performance nutrition and specifically how to eat for brain health and peak performance.
If you have any follow up questions, you can contact Melissa directly at melissa@wellsperformance.com. You can also find more information about her and her practice at newleafmed.ca.
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This week I had an incredible conversation with Michael Landsberg about his Sick Not Weak initiative.
In 2009 Michael shared his then decade long battle with severe depression on Off the Record (the TV show he hosted on TSN). He was stunned to realize that by simply sharing his illness in a totally open way, and using the platforms he had available – that he could change people’s lives- perhaps even save them. With that knowledge, in 2016 he founded (with others of course) #SickNotWeak.
We had an amazing conversation all about shifting our perspective on mental illness.
If you want to learn more about him, you can go to his website at michaellandsberg.ca or sicknotweak.com.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with leadership and productivity expert Hamza Khan on Sharpen Your Edge Live.
Hamza’s clients have included some of the world’s most dynamic companies and organizations, including Microsoft, PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, Salesforce, TikTok, and over 100 colleges & universities, His insights have been featured by notable media outlets such as VICE, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail. He is also the author of Amazon bestseller “The Burnout Gamble: Achieve More by Beating Burnout and Building Resilience.”
As an educator, he is currently a top-ranked instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University, teaching courses on marketing & communication. As the Co-Founder of SkillsCamp, a leading soft skills training company, Hamza is on a mission to empower organizations to thrive in the future of work. From Fortune 500 boardrooms to international conferences, Hamza regularly shares actionable insights on the topics of leadership, resilience, and productivity.
In this conversation we talk about burnout, reimagining the future of work and the importance of recharging without feeling guilty.
If you want to learn more about him, you can go to his website at hamzakhan.ca.
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This week I’m super excited to share my conversation with Dr. Gillian Mandich.
Gillian has a PhD from Western University in Health Science, specializing in Health Promotion. Her primary areas of research are happiness and health, and her work combines the latest research, practical wisdom, and engagement to help people live happier, healthier lives.
Gillian is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research, is part of the Meant2Prevent research team at SickKids, and is the co-lead investigator of The Canadian Happiness At Work Study.
She appears regularly in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, The Morning Show, and CBC, and was named the CanFitPro 2020 Canadian Presenter of the Year. She has given two TEDx talks: “The Surprising Truth About Happiness” and “The Two Things You Need To Know To Be Happier Today”.
In this conversation we dive into the latest research around happiness, the connection between health and happiness, and the importance of gratitude.
You can learn more about Gillian at her website gillianmandich.com.
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This week I’m excited to share my live broadcast on Sharpen Your Edge.
I’m obsessed with trying to figure out how we can improve our health, wellbeing and perform at our absolute best. What I’ve been focusing on lately is the idea of relentless consistency.
In this episode I dig into what it takes to install new habits and how you can implement routines and rituals to reach your full potential.
Tune in to my live broadcast at linkedin.com/in/drgregwells every Thursday at noon Eastern.
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This week I’m excited to share my live broadcast on Sharpen Your Edge.
In these episodes I do my best to deconstruct excellence and explore what it takes to live your best life. I study the tactics and strategies of the world's highest performers and share research with you that can make a huge difference to our own ability to get healthy, improve our wellbeing, and reach our full potential.
This week I explore the idea of 1% wins. When you improve by 1% consistently over time you get exponential gains. I want to share this idea with you and prompt you to come up with your own 1% wins. These are simple ideas that take very little time and energy that you can install into your life to improve your health, wellbeing, and to perform better.
In this episode I talk about goals versus dreams and the power of small, consistent wins.
Tune in to my live broadcast at linkedin.com/in/drgregwells every Thursday at noon Eastern.
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This week I’m excited to share my live broadcast on Sharpen Your Edge.
On these episodes I do my best to deconstruct the tools, tactics, strategies, and techniques that you can use to elevate your health, wellbeing and ability to perform to your full potential.
This week I have a very simple but powerful idea popularized by Simon Sinek, that is all around the power of why. That single word that triggers questions that enable you to take your life to another level, personally and professionally. What is your why?
In this episode I talk about intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, self reflection and I give you an exercise to help you dig deep and figure out your why.
Tune in to my live broadcast at linkedin.com/in/drgregwells every Thursday at noon Eastern.
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This week I had an incredible conversation with Dr. Michael Rucker on Sharpen Your Edge Live.
Michael is an author, organizational psychologist and behavioural scientist, fitness enthusiast, father and husband.
Inside his book, The Fun Habit, Michael talks about the tools he had built as a student of positive psychology that suddenly failed him during a difficult time in his life. Finding himself unhappy, a bit lonely, and burnt out, Michael began to critically evaluate modern approaches to happiness. He quickly realized how much misinformation is out there. Years of research coalesced as The Fun Habit. The Fun Habit is an action-based approach that helps you critically examine your pursuit of happiness and make adjustments using evidence-based practices to invite more fun and joy in your life.
We had an amazing conversation all about the benefits of having FUN!
You can learn more about Michael and his work at michaelrucker.com.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with mindfulness expert Dr. Ellen Choi on Sharpen Your Edge Live.
Ellen is a mindfulness researcher, speaker, teacher, coach, yogi, and meditator that is obsessed (in a mostly healthy way) with wellbeing, mental health, personal growth, and living with purpose.
She is an organizational social psychologist who trained at the London School of Economics and completed her doctoral degree at the Ivey School of Business. In particular, she studies the efficacy of mindfulness training on performance under pressure, resilience, and errors. Ellen has taught and researched mindfulness with corporate executives, lawyers, MBA students, elementary school students, police recruits, and in health care settings.
Ellen is an Assistant Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University in the Ted Rogers School of Management. She teaches organizational behaviour, which includes topics like decision making, team effectiveness, leadership, and motivation.
On this episode Ellen walks me through a series of mindfulness exercises that you can follow along with and implement into your daily life.
You can learn more about Ellen and her research at drellenchoi.com. Enjoy!
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This week I had an amazing conversation with Eric Williamson, a grad student at the University of Toronto. He's a fantastic human being who is already making a significant contribution to our understanding of nutrition’s impact on performance. Eric is a registered dietitian who has completed his Master's degree and is currently pursuing a PhD.
In our conversation, he breaks down some key nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. Specifically, we dive into the importance of consuming whole foods, antioxidants and understanding the “why” behind our eating choices.
You can learn more about Eric at unlockedfitnessandnutrition.com. Enjoy!
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This week I had an amazing conversation with Kari Schneider. Kari is one of the world’s top exercise and strength training coaches. She has devoted her life to high performance, strength and conditioning, research, and physiology. She has worked with elite level athletes through the Canadian Sports Centre Network including national and Olympic level athletes in swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, volleyball, triathlon, soccer, football, Paralympic tennis, aerial skiing, and many more.
She is also the founder of Empowered Conditioning, a training centre that brings athletes and achievers to their goals in physicality, career, and life.
We had a great conversation on how to get into the best physical fitness of your life at any age. Getting and staying fit is a challenge in our busy lives but there are simple tactics that you can instil that can make a big difference.
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I’m excited to share my interview with behaviour change expert Lisa Belanger. Lisa is the CEO of ConsciousWorks, a consulting firm that helps leaders apply the findings from leading-edge scientific research to maximize their mental capacity and performance. Lisa has a Ph.D. in Behavioural Medicine, an Executive MBA, and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist.
Prior to COVID-19, Lisa was traveling the world (with her two month old baby) visiting companies to explore workplace culture, leadership, and the ability to destress from work. Pulling from the data and her lived experience she has created and hosts the popular podcast, The Science of Work.
Lisa is also the founder of a national charity, Knight’s Cabin, offering wellness programming to cancer survivors and the author of Inspire Me Well: Finding Motivation to Take Control of Your Health& A Cup of Mindfulness: For the Busy & Restless.
In this conversation we discuss the future of work, unwork, recovery, regeneration, and how to work smarter, not harder.
For more information about ConsciousWorks and Lisa, check out consciousworks.com.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with leadership expert Tim Arnold.
Tim has spent over two decades helping leaders manage complexity, increase resilience, and deliver results, with clients that include The United Nations, Royal Bank of Canada, Allstate Insurance, Compassion International, Toyota, and Siemens. After running both a for-profit business and a homeless shelter, he leverages his real-world experience to help organizations pursue both profit and purpose. Tim’s work focuses on helping leaders unleash the superpower of Both/And thinking in an Either/Or world.
In this amazing conversation we talk about building healthy high performance teams and developing world-class leadership. You can learn more about Tim and his new book Lead With And at https://leadersforleaders.ca/.
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This week I had the privilege of interviewing my friend Ray Zahab on Sharpen Your Edge Live.
Ray is one of the top adventurers in the world. He’s an ultra-runner, Explorer in Residence Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and has run across some of the most difficult terrain on the planet, including the Sahara desert, the Gobi desert, and a run from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean across the Andes mountains.
In this amazing conversation Ray talks about his latest expedition attempt across Ellesmere Island, pushing the limits, building trust and making good decisions under pressure.
If you want to learn more about him, you can go to his website at rayzahab.com and his organization website at impossible2possible.com.
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I’m excited to share my live conversation with mental health advocate Mark Henick.
Influenced by his direct experience with stigma and the mental health care system, Mark dedicated his life from an early age to opening minds and creating change.
Mark is the principal and CEO of Strategic Mental Health Solutions, a consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations and individuals to move strategically from basic mental health awareness toward meaningful, measurable action.
Mark is a sought after public speaker and active media commentator on issues related to mental illness and mental health. Mark’s TEDx talk, Why We Choose Suicide, is among the most watched in the world with over 6 million views. His story of searching for “the man in the light brown jacket” who saved his life from a teenage suicide attempt went viral around the world.
In this conversation Mark walks us through five things that we can do to improve our mental health during these challenging times and in this post-pandemic world.
You can learn more about Mark and his new book So-Called Normal at his website markhenick.com.
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This week I’m excited to share my live broadcast on Sharpen Your Edge. I dive into the idea that we can reach our true human potential by modulating our energy and tension levels to get that balance between activation, tension, energy, and performance. This is an important concept that applies to everyone - athletes, musicians, artists, business people, etc.
In this episode, I talk about peak performance state, zone flow states and how we can reach our true human potential.
Tune into my live broadcasts at linkedin.com/in/drgregwells every Thursday at noon Eastern.
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I’m really excited to launch Season 6 with a live broadcast I did on Sharpen Your Edge. We are seeing overwhelming levels of burnout, fatigue, and exhaustion. I want to make sure that we're providing you with as much information as we can about how to optimize your health, wellbeing, and performance during these incredibly challenging times.
In this episode I talk about what to do if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed and burned out.
Tune into my live broadcasts at linkedin.com/in/drgregwells every Thursday at noon Eastern.
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It’s hard to believe that this is our 150th episode! After this, we’re going to take a break and regroup. When we come back, we hope to uplevel the podcast and dive even deeper into the science of high performance to help you boost your performance and reach your potential.
In this final episode of Season 5, I’m sharing an interview I did with Dr. Lisa Belanger. Lisa recently launched The Science of Work podcast, which shares science based strategies to build the ideal work design for the modern workplace and improve business outcomes.
Lisa is the CEO of ConsciousWorks, an organization that helps leaders apply their findings from leading-edge scientific research to maximize their mental capacity and performance. She has a Ph.D. in Behavioural Medicine, an Executive MBA, and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist.
Lisa was on this show earlier this year and now I had the opportunity to be on her show. In this episode, we dig into recovery, regeneration, high performance, and tactics to reach your absolute potential in your work and in your life.
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This week I had the privilege of sitting down with Marc Champagne. Marc is a mental fitness strategist, which is, by Marc’s definition, the combination of two core drivers:
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To teach, guide, and illuminate a unique way of thinking through asking the right questions.
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To distill, organize, and simplify complex situations and solutions.
In other words, he’s an expert at the intersection between mental fitness and strategic thinking.
Marc studies the mental fitness practices and reflective questions that shape the lives of some of the most successful and brilliant thinkers in the world. He hosts the top 50 ranked podcast Behind The Human and co-founded the journaling app KYO, which reached 87 million people. He’s studied mental fitness practices for over a decade and consults with Fortune 500 companies as a mental fitness strategist and speaker.
In this conversation, we talk about asking good questions - Are they the right ones? Are they the best ones given the situation? And are we asking enough of them?
If you want to learn more about him, you can check out his website behindthehuman.com.
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This week I had a great conversation with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier. Dr. Pelletier holds a PhD and an MBA from The University of British Columbia, and teaches leadership resilience at the UBC School of Business.
She is an award-winning work psychologist who has led workplace mental health strategy in senior leadership roles at various organizations including Sun Life Financial. She’s a past Director on the boards of the Canadian Psychological Association and the International Association of Applied Psychology and an active member of the Global Clinical Practice Network of the World Health Organization.
We have a great conversation all about fatigue, stress, and burn out. As these topics are extremely relevant right now, I’m really excited to share her insights and strategies that we can use every day to help us cope better.
You can learn more about her at her website drmhpelletier.com or find her on LinkedIn.
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This week I sit down with Sébastien Sasseville. Sébastien holds a bachelor’s degree in communications, he is a TEDx speaker, and has spent the first ten years of his career working for Fortune 500 companies. His biggest strength as a speaker is to build strong connections between the world of sports and business.
Seb was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2002. He vowed that the obstacle would never keep him from living life to the fullest and today his story is a testament to how challenges can be turned into opportunities.
In 2008, Seb reached the Summit of Mount Everest. He then completed 6 Ironmans and the mythical Sahara race. In 2014, he ran across Canada from St. John’s to Vancouver, totalling 7,200 km, or 170 marathons in nine months.
In this amazing conversation we talk about accomplishment, routine, and excellence. If you want to learn more about Seb you can visit his website sebinspire.com or check him out on social media.
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This week I had a great conversation with my good friend and adventurer Ray Zahab.
Ray is a global adventurer, having completed some of the most intense expeditions on the planet. His list of accomplishments include running across the Sahara desert, skiing to the south pole, and Arctic expeditions (including a solo expedition in January 2020).
In this episode we discuss goal setting and mindset around world class performance and health. As one of the most prolific adventurers and explorers in the world, Ray is a great person to have this conversation with.
If you want to learn more about him, you can go to his website rayzahab.com and at his organization website impossible2possible.com.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with Dr. Elaine Chin, who has a medical degree and MBA.
Dr. Chin is a North American trailblazer of personalized medicine. Her goal is to help educate people on how to stay healthier for longer. Dr. Chin is the founder of The Executive Health Centre, a premier precision medicine practice in Toronto. Most recently, she has developed a virtual health care offering, Health in a Box, which includes a patient health record as part of The Innovation Health Group.
She is the author of the book Lifelines: Unlock the Secrets of Your Telomeres for a Longer, Healthier Life, which was on the Globe & Mail’s Top 10 Bestseller List. She also just published a book titled Welcome Back! How to Reboot your Physical and Mental Well-Being for a Post-Pandemic World.
We're really lucky to have her because she brings a great research and evidence-based medical perspective. In this episode, we talk about all of the issues that we want to address coming out of the pandemic and how to stay super healthy.
If you want to learn more about her, you can check out her website drelainechin.com.
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Recently I had a conversation with Dr. Marco Altini. Marco is a scientist and developer working at the intersection between health, technology, and performance. He has a PhD in Data Science and a MSc in Computer Science Engineering and in Human Movement Sciences.
In 2012, Marco started HRV4Training, a mobile platform using advanced signal processing and data analytics to measure physiology and quantify stress using heart rate variability (HRV) to help athletes better balance training and lifestyle stressors to improve performance.
I'm really excited to share this conversation with you because wearable technology has just exploded in the past few years and more and more people are using it to track their recovery and stress, and to boost their performance. Marco is an expert in this field and so it was really great to sit down and talk to him all about how he uses wearable technology to help people boost their health and performance.
You can learn more about his work at HRV4Training or at his personal website marcoaltini.com.
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This week I'm excited to share my conversation with Sarah Gilks. Sarah has built such an incredible community of women around the world who are working on getting healthier and reaching their potential.
Sarah is the founder and CEO of the internationally renowned women's health and fitness movement Healthy Role Model (HRM). Sarah created HRM when she saw a need for a community made up of women who were passionate about health, supporting one another, and striving for excellence in all areas of their lives. Centred around community, HRM teaches through modelling instead of telling.
HRM has quickly grown from 20 women from her hometown to 1400 people worldwide. You can learn more about it at her website healthyrolemodels.com.
Enjoy this conversation all about the power of community!
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This week I had an amazing conversation with Shaun Francis on the Medcan Live Well podcast. Shaun is the CEO of Medcan, an executive health service that does full comprehensive medicals for executives all over Canada and the U.S.
We had a great conversation all about the benefits of recovery, why we all need to be thinking about how to sleep better, and how to optimize our lives for the best results.
You can check out more Live Well episodes here.
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This week as I return home, I took a step back to reflect on the past year and how my priorities have shifted. In this short episode, I dig into the three P's of building your Personal Positive Community: People, Places, and Pursuits. Deliberately choosing who you spend your time with, where you spend your time, and what you spend your time doing, has enormous impact on your life and happiness.
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This week I’m excited to share an episode I did on my old podcast a few years ago. I wanted to share it again because I received such great feedback from it and it was such a compelling conversation.
Mark is a specialist in body language and human behaviour. He’s trained business people, teams, CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies, and Prime Ministers of G7 Powers.
He is the author of several books including the best seller ‘Winning Body Language for Sales Professionals’ and his most recent book with Tracey Thomson ‘Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking’.
Mark is the President and co-founder of TruthPlane, an organization that helps other organizations implement these ideas to improve performance.
In this conversation we talk about fear, confidence, and strategies you can implement in your life to improve your communication and confidence.
You can find out more about him at his website TruthPlane.
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This week I had a great conversation with my friend Alec Watson.
Alec was a gold and platinum earning recording engineer and producer who one day quit and turned to photography.
Now Alec is a professional photographer and digital media creator specializing in brand story-telling through visuals. Alec's work can be seen promoting brands including Goldwell, KMS, Microsoft, Sexy Hair, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Nordstrom, Britney Spears, and most recently as Brand Leader for Robin Sharma and Healthy Role Models.
Alec has a passion for understanding how imagery affects the way we think. We have an amazing conversation about sight versus vision, colour, emotional response to colour, how we interpret imagery, and how we can use imagery to interpret the world around us.
You can find out more about him at yourvisualbrand.com and at alecwatson.com.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with Dr. Melissa Piercell.
Melissa graduated from The University of Windsor with an honours degree in Neuroscience. She developed her love for holistic wellness and decided to further her education by completing the four-year Naturopathic Doctor program at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Melissa currently works in downtown Toronto with her private practice involving the health of professionals and athletes, she's the naturopathic doctor for the National Ballet of Canada, and she is part of our consulting team at Wells Performance.
Melissa has a special interest in motivating her patients to improve their lifestyle by making changes that are long-term and realistic. We dig into this topic a lot during this episode.
Enjoy this conversation with optimizing nutrition and health specialist Dr. Melissa Piercell!
If you have any follow up questions, you can contact Melissa directly at melissa@wellsperformance.com. You can also find more information about her and her practice at newleafmed.ca.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with Andy Blow. Andy is a Sports Scientist who is an expert in exercise, hydration, and electrolyte replacement.
When competing as an elite level triathlete in his younger days, Andy struggled with cramps and hydration that led to him specializing in electrolyte replenishment and founding Precision Hydration. He discovered how individualized fluid and electrolyte replacement can make a big difference to performance. That led him to setting up Precision Hydration, a company that specializes in sweat, dehydration, cramping, electrolyte replenishment, and helping athletes better understand their own hydration needs.
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Episode Notes:
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Finally, if you have any questions about your hydration and fueling strategy, or want to know more about Precision Hydration, you can book a free one-to-one video call with a member off Andy’s team using this link: https://www.precisionhydration.com/book-a-sweat-expert-call/
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This week I had an amazing conversation with my friend Kunal Gupta.
Kunal is an entrepreneur in technology space. He runs a company called Polar, a digital media business that he’s been working on for over a decade. Polar provides advertising technology solutions to hundreds of trusted publishers in 30 countries around the world.
Kunal is a social impact entrepreneur, he volunteers with the Canadian Association for Mental Health, is a meditation teacher, and is becoming an influencer around mindfulness, wellness, business, and performance.
In this conversation, we talk about health, wellbeing, mindfulness, concentration, fear, and reaching your potential.
You can learn more about him at his website bykunal.com/blog.
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One of the big challenges that we’re all faced with as we emerge from this pandemic is how do we return to work? What does that look like? How do we do that in a way that improves our health and wellbeing?
This is a Q&A session that I did recently all around this topic. We talk about managing our return to the workplace and how we can make our work a place where we go to get healthier.
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This week I had the privilege of talking to Olympic Champion Kyle Shewfelt!
Kyle began his gymnastics career at the age of 6 when his mother was tired of him cartwheeling around the house. She and his father enrolled Kyle in gymnastics lessons at their local club as an outlet for his energy. Kyle’s passion for the sport quickly ignited and he soon realized it would be a lifelong pursuit.
Kyle is a three-time Olympian and a multiple World Championship, Commonwealth Games, and World Cup medalist. His gold medal performance in the men’s floor exercise at the 2004 Olympics was the first-ever medal for a Canadian in an artistic gymnastics event and was the first Canadian gold of the 2004 Olympics.
Kyle is known for the courage he showed in the face of adversity. After breaking his legs on a bad landing in 2007, he embarked on the biggest challenge of his career and had just 11 months to recover in time for the 2008 games. He qualified and his comeback inspired many young gymnasts.
Now Kyle’s focus is in involving and engaging others. After retiring from competition in 2009, Kyle is still heavily involved in the sport and the community. He has been an expert analyst for both CBC and CTV’s coverage of gymnastics. Kyle is an ambassador and mentor for Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique and he works closely with numerous charity organizations including Kidsport, Special Olympics and Right To Play. In addition, he sits on the board of directors for the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.
Above all else, Kyle is a perpetual optimist who enjoys helping others reach their potential. He believes in the power of a high five and is excited to connect everyone to the foundation of the sport he loves so much.
We discuss his learnings from being involved in sport and his future vision of a safe space around sport.
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In the first episode of Season 5, I’m super excited to share my conversation with world class sports science journalist Alex Hutchinson. He’s one of the best sports science journalists out there and he focuses a lot on endurance training and what we can do as endurance athletes to be better.
He has a great blog called Sweat Science which you can check out at Outside magazine. You can also follow him on twitter @sweatscience.
We have a great chat all about pushing the limits, heat, the latest research on how the brain copes with suffering and pain, recovery from injury, and how to exercise at an even higher level.
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This week I’m excited to share an interview I did on Ramon David’s podcast BrainFirst.
We dig into mental performance, brain function, optimizing health, wellbeing, and high performance, coping with this strange era, and my new book Rest, Refocus, Recharge. There are some really cool nuggets that you can take away from this episode.
You can listen to more amazing episodes with Ramon, in which he interviews leading neuroscientists and brain experts to help you upgrade your brain and life, at his website BrainFirst Radio.
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This week I had an incredible conversation with Stephen Drum.
Stephen is a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading and developing high performance teams. He’s an in-demand speaker and consultant who helps individuals and organizations develop leadership and performance strategies so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest level when it matters the most.
Stephen’s trained and led U.S. and foreign partner special operations forces on high risk and strategically vital missions around the world, including combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He recently co-developed and taught warrior toughness training for the U.S. Navy, which fundamentally changed the culture of the Navy in how it trains and prepares young sailors and officers for the acute stress of intense combat operations.
We had an amazing conversation all about performance psychology, mental rehearsal, and how to plan and prepare for adversity and critical moments.
You can learn more about Stephen and his work at his website stephendrum.com.
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I’m super excited to share my chat all around high intensity interval training with Paul Laursen.
Paul is an author, endurance coach, high-performance consultant, and entrepreneur. He was formerly employed as the Physiology Manager for High Performance Sport New Zealand, where he worked extensively with New Zealand Triathlon. He retained his role as Adjunct Professor of Exercise Physiology at Auckland University of Technology, where he was to reside at the nexus between theory, research and application of sport science and physiology for high-performance sport. He has a broad range of research interests including high intensity interval training, heart rate variability, thermoregulation, and health and artificial intelligence. He’s published over 125 refereed manuscripts in high impact exercise and sports science journal, with his work having been cited over 8,000 times.
Today, he is the co-founder and CEO of HIIT Science and Athletica. HIIT Science is an online educational platform that teaches the science and application of high-intensity interval training to professional trainers and coaches, while Athletica is an automated training program platform that uses the HIIT Science principles to maximize athlete health and performance potential.
If you want to learn about Paul you can check out hiitscience.com and his personal blog plewsandprof.com.
Enjoy this conversation with high intensity interval training expert Paul Laursen!
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This week I had the opportunity to talk with mental skills coach Jean François Ménard.
He is an internationally acclaimed mental performance expert who coaches high achievers in all walks of life. He’s the founder of Kambio Performance, a company specialized in mental training and leadership coaching. His clients are proven winners: Olympic gold medalists, Cirque du Soleil artists, Super Bowl and X Games champions, NHL players, surgeons, pop stars, and corporate leaders. He is a bestselling author, a radio personality, and an accomplished speaker who travels the globe to share his knowledge with high performance organizations.
His latest book is called Train (Your Brain) Like an Olympian: Gold Medal Techniques to Unleash Your Potential at Work. In this conversation we talk all about his new book, and strategies that you can use to keep your mind sharp and performing at your absolute best.
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This week I’m super excited to share my conversation with Dr. Gillian Mandich.
Gillian has a PhD from Western University in Health Science, specializing in Health Promotion. Her primary areas of research are happiness and health, and her work combines the latest research, practical wisdom, and engagement to help people live happier, healthier lives.
Gillian is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research, is part of the Meant2Prevent research team at SickKids, and is the co-lead investigator of The Canadian Happiness At Work Study.
She appears regularly in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, The Morning Show, and CBC, and was recently named the CanFitPro 2020 Canadian Presenter of the Year. She has given two TEDx talks: “The Surprising Truth About Happiness” and “The Two Things You Need To Know To Be Happier Today”.
You can lean more about her at her website gillianmandich.com.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with Kari Schneider. Kari is one of the world’s top exercise and strength training coaches. She has devoted her life to high performance, strength and conditioning, research, and physiology. She has worked with elite level athletes through the Canadian Sports Centre Network including national and Olympic level athletes in swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, volleyball, triathlon, soccer, football, Paralympic tennis, aerial skiing, and many more.
She is also the founder of Empower Conditioning, a training centre that brings athletes and achievers to their goals in physicality, career, and life.
We had a really great conversation all about health and wellbeing, exercise physiology, training, and fitness.
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This week I’m excited to share my conversation with Mark Sutcliffe where I had the chance to be a guest on his podcast Digging Deep.
In this episode, we dig deep into a whole bunch of topics including action preceding motivation, sleep and recovery, regeneration practices, nutrition, fitness, managing stress, what the best athletes in the world have in common, and insights to keep ourselves moving forward.
You can find all of his other episodes on his website.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with broadcaster, speaker, and best-selling author Lisa Bowes.
Lisa is a pioneer in sports media. She’s worked for CTV, The Score, CBC, NCAA Productions, TSN, and was the host/reporter for Women’s Ice Hockey at the 2010 Olympic Games, including the gold medal final between Canada and the USA that drew 7.5 million viewers.
Lisa has created the “Lucy Tries” book series, which inspires children to read, be active, and persevere. The series focuses on participation and the importance of play. The books follow Lucy and her friends as they learn introductory skills in a variety of exciting sports, guided by coaches and teachers.
I’m really excited to share this conversation as we all have lost the opportunity to play sports during this time. The importance of connecting with people through sports and being active is something we all need as we come out of this pandemic.
Enjoy the conversation all about trying, failure, and perseverance with Lisa Bowes!
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This week I’m excited to share my interview with Kate Eckman.
Kate graduated with a B.A. in communications from Penn State University, where she was an Academic All-American swimmer.
She now empowers high-achieving individuals to actualize their full potential. With a results-driven method rooted in neuroscience, positive psychology, and whole-person coaching techniques, she helps her clients succeed in and out of the boardroom and on and off the field.
Kate leverages her experience as a communications, performance, and mindfulness expert, accomplished entrepreneur, and former elite athlete to equip leaders with the tools, methodology, and energetic boost they need to succeed.
She is the author of The Full Spirit Workout: A 10-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun & Fulfilling Life.
In this conversation we dive into a whole bunch of topics including energy, performance, resilience, focus, relationships, confidence, wellbeing, and fulfillment.
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Today I’m really excited to share my interview with Dr. Jessica Potter. Jessica is a board qualified Forefoot and Rearfoot Surgeon with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
She was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. She received a golf scholarship to the University of San Francisco where she obtained an undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Pre-med while playing NCAA golf for four years. She played an additional two years on the Canadian Women’s National Team and was inducted into the 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame at the University of San Francisco for her contributions to USF Women’s Golf.
She attended the California School of Podiatric Medicine and after graduating she attended her top choice surgical residency program at Legacy Health/Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Potter specializes in sports medicine, reconstructive surgery and trauma.
In this conversation, we dig into her knowledge all about the complexity of the foot, how the foot is so important for movement, and new technologies she’s using to help athletes recover from injuries and return to play.
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This week I’m excited to share my incredible conversation with mental health advocate Mark Henick.
Influenced by his direct experience with stigma and the mental health care system, Mark dedicated his life from an early age to opening minds and creating change.
Mark is the principal and CEO of Strategic Mental Health Solutions, a consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations and individuals to move strategically from basic mental health awareness toward meaningful, measurable action.
Mark is a sought after public speaker and active media commentator on issues related to mental illness and mental health. Mark’s TEDx talk, Why We Choose Suicide, is among the most watched in the world with over 6 million views. His story of searching for “the man in the light brown jacket” who saved his life from a teenage suicide attempt went viral around world.
In this conversation we discuss the art of failing, moving from resistance to growth, resilience, and embracing joy.
You can learn more about Mark and his new book So-Called Normal at his website markhenick.com.
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This week I had an amazing interview with Ben Titley, head coach for the Canadian Olympic Swim Team. Ben has coached dozens of Olympians, multiple Olympic medalists, and multiple World Record holders.
His repeated success demonstrates that there is something incredibly special about his coaching style, and his knowledge and expertise are fascinating.
We had an amazing conversation about his past, his coaching philosophy, his pursuit of excellence, and his insights into how to get the most out of his athletes.
If you’re into sports you’ll love this. And even if you’re not, the lessons learned from high performance sport and coaching can be applied to everything.
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This week I’m super excited to share my recent interview with mental health and resiliency expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe.
Robyne is a multi-award-winning psychology and education instructor who specializes in navigating stress and change, leadership, and personal wellness. She has very practical strategies that are grounded in research and case studies.
Robyne’s been on the show before but I love chatting with her as she provokes my thinking every time we speak. In this conversation we do a deep dive into mental health, resiliency, and bouncing back. We also discuss her new book Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency.
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This week I’m super excited to share my interview with gratitude researcher and practitioner Steve Foran.
Steve’s dream is one billion happier people. He began exploring the relationship between gratitude and philanthropic giving during his MBA, and received the Gold Medal for highest academic standing. Since then, he’s been writing and conducting practice-based gratitude research and teaching the habits of gratefulness for close to fifteen years. What’s emerged is his science-based program, Gratitude At Work, which uses gratitude to improve leadership and drive business growth.
You can learn more about his work at his website Gratitude At Work.
In this conversation, we explore what it really means to be grateful and how we can practice gratitude every day to amplify our lives.
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This week I’m really excited to share my interview with author and keynote speaker Todd Henry. Todd has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world do the best work of their lives by helping them unleash their creativity, be more productive, and generate brilliant ideas.
His latest book, The Motivation Code, unlocks the secrets to deep engagement, satisfaction, and productivity.
This is an episode from my original podcast but I wanted to rebroadcast it as his ideas apply to all of us as we try to reimagine the future during this strange time.
You can learn more about his work, including his books and podcast, at his website toddhenry.com.
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This week I’m super excited to share my interview with Riaz Meghji.
Riaz is a human connection keynote speaker and author of the book “Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships”.
He is also an accomplished broadcaster with 17 years of television hosting experience; he has interviewed experts on current affairs, sports, entertainment, politics, and business. His on-camera experience not only taught him the power of a candid conversation, but also how to put it into practice.
Riaz has hosted for Citytv’s Breakfast Television, MTV Canada, TEDxVancouver, CTV News, and the Toronto International Film Festival. He is a natural storyteller with a proven ability to conduct engaging, in-depth conversations across various disciplines.
Off camera, Riaz dedicates himself to philanthropy and causes he cares about including Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and Covenant House. He holds a degree in business from Simon Fraser University and studied leadership communication at Harvard Extension School and the Canadian Management Centre.
In this amazing conversation we talk about mental health, connection, gratitude, and a whole bunch of other topics that keep coming up on this show.
Please enjoy this conversation with human connection and gratitude specialist Riaz Meghji!
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Every couple of months we like to do a Q&A episode.
I’ve been doing a lot of online talks recently and I’ve received so many amazing questions from the participants. So this week I’d like to share a bunch of the common questions that I’ve received and answer them as best I can.
There’s a lot of great content and nuggets you can take away from this, and hopefully you find this type of episode really valuable.
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This week I’m super excited to share my interview with Elli Weisbaum. Elli is a Toronto-based mindfulness practitioner and teacher who is passionate about the translation of mindfulness practice into everyday life.
She is currently based at the University of Toronto as an instructor for the Applied Mindfulness and Meditation Certificate Program and is a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Medicine. Her thesis is on the application of mindfulness to address physician wellbeing.
After completing a masters degree focused on integrating mindfulness into education, Elli spent a year as the international program coordinator for Wake Up Schools, a global initiative to cultivate mindfulness in education.
She is also a certified teacher in the Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program which was developed at Google Headquarters and brings together mindfulness, emotional intelligence and neuroscience. Since 2015 she has been a member of the Mindfulness Project Team at The Hospital for Sick Children, which acts as a hub for mindfulness initiatives across the hospital.
In this conversation, we do a deep dive into mindfulness and meditation and how we can integrate these practices into our daily lives.
You can check out her blog Mindfulness for Life: Navigating a PhD with curiosity, kindness & joy here.
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This week I’m really excited to share my interview with Dr. Milena Braticevic.
Milena has a Ph.D. in Integral Health from the California Institute for Human Science.
She focuses on prevention-oriented methodologies for mental health sustainability and wellbeing. Her research on the effects of increasing awareness of non-dual consciousness and the natural state in young adults showed significant reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety and increases in critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
She currently teaches her experiential mental resilience program at corporations and educational institutions including the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Her mental health literacy programs have helped individuals build resilient minds and have contributed to the reduction in common mental disorders and stigma.
You can learn more about her and her work at www.nondualperspectives.com.
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Today I’m really excited to share an interview with Dr. Scott Farrow. Scott is the Director of Biological Discovery at Noblegen Inc., a company that aims to use natural ingredients to make nutrient-rich products that are healthy, sustainable, cost-effective, and renewable to help restore balance to the planet and people.
He is an experienced scientist and researcher who specializes in plant biochemistry and natural product biochemical pathway elucidation. This basically means he researches how compounds in plants affect our biology and how they can help us. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Calgary and is now an Adjunct Professor at Trent University.
In this conversation, we discuss how plants can be used to enhance health and wellbeing, treat pain, and the idea of using plants as medicine.
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This week I’m really excited to bring back Dr. Ivan Joseph.
Dr. Joseph is currently the Vice-President, Student Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University where he leads the university’s efforts to promote interconnectedness and belonging amongst a diverse student body. Dr Joseph served in similar capacity as Vice Provost, Student Affairs at Dalhousie University. Prior to that, he was Director of Athletics at Ryerson University where he led the Ryerson Rams to first-time national championship twice and first-time provincial championship several times.
Ivan is also a keynote speaker, award-winning performance coach, author and recognized educator and mentor. His TED talk on self-confidence has been viewed over 20 millions times, and Forbes has named it one of the best 10 TED talks for Graduates on the Meaning of Life. Dr. Joseph is also the author of You Got This: Mastering The Skill of Self-Confidence, which made Amazon's Top 10 Most Gifted Books in Business Mentoring & Coaching category in 2018.
In this conversation, we dive deep into his expertise around self-confidence, cultural transformation, and living a high performance life.
To learn more about him and find out more about his new course The Skill of Self-Confidence, you can follow him on social @drivanjoseph or send him an email hello@drivanjoseph.
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This week I’m really excited to share my interview with Olympic Swimmer Martha McCabe. Martha is a two-time Olympian and was captain of the Olympic Swim Team in 2016. Since retiring, she has founded Head to Head, an Olympic-led mentorship program. This organization connects athletes with youth across the country, creating opportunities for kids to learn from some of the best athletes in the world. The programs teaches resilience, inspires confidence, and empowers youth to be the best they can be in sport and in life.
In this conversation, we discuss the successes and setbacks of her Olympic journey, and how she’s used her personal experiences in sport to help youth overcome challenges, especially during these times.
You can learn more about Head to Head at their website headtohead.ca and you can follow them on twitter and instagram @_headtohead.
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This week I’m excited to share a conversation I had with Sasha Gollish. Sasha has her Ph.D. in Engineering Education and is an Assistant Professor in Engineering at the University of Toronto. Sasha is also a world-class runner. She has an extensive list of athletic accomplishments, including a bronze medal in the 1500m at the Pan American Games in 2015. In the same year she was named the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Female Athlete of the Year, after winning three gold medals at the championship meet.
In this conversation, we talk about how Sasha combines rigorous academics with high performance sport. She continuously uses her expertise in engineering and data analysis to improve her running.
You can follow her on social @sgollishruns and at her website sashagollish.com.
Enjoy this really insightful conversation all about training and human excellence!
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This week on my podcast I had an absolutely incredible conversation with three-time World Series Champion and former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Todd Stottlemyre. Since retiring, he has become a high-performance business coach, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker.
In this conversation, we discuss his journey as a baseball player, his successes and failures, his self-growth, and lessons from his latest book The Observer. You can order the book on his website toddofficial.com and he’s also offering a free book club through Facebook, in which he goes through the lessons throughout the book chapter by chapter. You can follow him on social @todd.stott.
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For the first episode of the year, I’m excited to share my interview with behaviour change expert Lisa Belanger. Lisa has a Ph.D. in Behavioural Medicine, and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist. Lisa is the CEO of ConsciousWorks, an organization that helps corporations, leaders, employees, students, and athletes reach their true potential through sustained, life-long behaviour change.
In this conversation we go through a whole range of topics including exercise and cancer, uncertainty and fear, process versus outcome, and many little things you can do to design your day to optimize your life. This is an amazing conversation for anyone who wants to make changes in their behaviour that stick long term, and a great listen to start off 2021!
For more information about ConsciousWorks and Lisa, check out consciousworks.com.
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Today I’m super excited to share my interview with four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist Simon Whitfield. Simon made history in his Olympic debut in Sydney in 2000 when he unexpectedly became the first ever Olympic champion in men’s triathlon. He went on to compete in three more Olympic games, including a silver medal finish in 2008 in Bejing. In 2012, he was selected as team Canada’s flag bearer for the Olympic opening ceremony in London, and in 2017 was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
In this conversation, we discuss his journey as an Olympic triathlete, lessons he’s taken away from his career as an athlete, and how he enjoys his life now.
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This week I’m really excited to bring you an interview with Dr. Rumeet Billan. Rumeet is an award-winning, internationally recognized entrepreneur, learning architect, speaker, author, and humanitarian. She is the President and CEO of Viewpoint Leadership and an expert on Psychological Capital. Rumeet has been twice named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network and has been featured in Forbes, The Globe and Mail, and The Financial Post. Her talk on The Future of Education at TEDx was highly lauded and later adapted into a workshop for Ontario students.
Through her work, Dr. Billan provides a platform that encourages youth, women, communities, and organizations to envision what could be possible.
In this amazing conversation we talk about resilience, self-awareness, self-confidence, and the mental skills you need to be able to perform at your best while getting mentally healthy at the same time.
You can learn more about her at her website rumeetbillan.com.
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I'm really excited to share an interview I did on Leon Goren's podcast. Leon is the CEO and President of PEO Leadership, North America’s premier peer network and advisory community. PEO Leadership supports business leaders to increase both their leadership abilities and their organization’s value. It enables leaders to recognize their potential by challenging their thinking and connecting them to the right relationships.
In this conversation we talk about high performance in business situations and achieving focus, concentration, and excellence during the course of the day. We get into some nuts and bolts of getting through days at work and being able to reach your potential.
You can check out more of his podcast episodes here: https://peo-leadership.com/podcasts/
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This week I’m very excited to share an interview with Dr. Bill Wells. Bill is a chiropractor, world-class Masters athlete, and co-founder of The Urban Athlete, a health and fitness facility that uses a holistic approach to help athletes reach their goals. In this conversation we discuss his amazing athletic accomplishments and the techniques he uses to recover and regenerate as a Masters athlete.
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This week I had an amazing conversation with Dr. Gina Di Giulio. Gina is a Clinical Psychologist and CEO and Founder of Pathwell, an organization that provides individuals and businesses access to mental health services.
She is a firm believer that there is no health without mental health, and that access to mental health services shouldn’t be as cumbersome and confusing as it often can be.
In this conversation we discuss positive psychology, resilience, and simple things you can do to manage anxiety and improve your mental health during this time.
You can learn more about her organization at pathwell.ca.
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This week I’m very excited to share an interview with former Navy SEAL, Ned Mason, and former navy flight surgeon and neuroscientist, Dr. Erik Won. Ned and Erik are using neuroscience and transcranial magnetic stimulation to help treat people for concussions, PTSD, and other neurological and mood disorders. We discuss brainwaves, neuroplasticity, and how this type of treatment can be used to help people achieve optimal brain health and performance. You can learn more about their company at their website waveneuro.com.
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This week I’m very excited to share an interview with professional climber, mountaineer, and alpinist Brette Harrington! Brette is an incredibly accomplished athlete and she’s one of our first ambassadors for our new VIIVIO app! We had a great chat all about her amazing climbing accomplishments, overcoming fear, and the physical and mental skills required to be a climber.
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Thanks for joining me for the 100th episode!
This week I had the privilege of interviewing Luke Tyburski. Luke is an expedition adventurer, ultra-triathlete, and mental health advocate. In this conversation, we discuss his journey of overcoming obstacles, his mental health challenges, and eventually how he discovered a life of purpose and passion.
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This week I'd like to share an interview I did on the Living Wells podcast with Mark Henick, all about mental health and wellbeing during these crazy times. I shared the show with Hayley Wickenheiser, who is a four-time Olympic gold medallist and widely considered the greatest female hockey player of all time.
In this conversation, Hayley and I discuss endurance, resilience, mental health, and insights into how to get through this difficult time.
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This week I've taken a whole bunch of questions I've been getting during virtual keynotes and answered them here on the show.
Let me know if you like these short question and answer segments, and if so we'll add them to future shows.
All the best and stay healthy and safe everyone!
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This week I’m sharing an interview I did on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast with Ben Pakulski. Ben is a peak performance and mindset coach, and expert in strength training, muscle building, fat loss, and upgrading the body and mind.
In this chat we dig into breathing, and how you can the use breathing in extreme sports performance and in meditation. We also discuss some tactics from my latest bookRest, Refocus, Recharge.
You can learn more about Ben and hear more podcast episodes at muscleintelligence.com!
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This week I had the privilege of interviewing my friend Ray Zahab!
Ray is one of the top adventurers in the world. He’s an ultra-runner, Explorer in Residence Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and has run across some of the most difficult terrain on the planet, including the Sahara desert, the Gobi desert, and a run from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean across the Andes mountains.
Ray is also the founder of impossible2possible, an organization that helps children break through their limits using adventure.
In this amazing conversation, we talk about life during the COVID-19 pandemic, cheating death in one of his expeditions to the Arctic, and the shift in perspective and priorities that arose following that incident.
You can learn more about him and his organization at rayzahab.com and impossible2possible.com.
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Today I had a great interview with Mark Tewksbury and Debbie Muir. Mark is an old swimming friend who won Gold at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona in the 100-metre backstroke. Debbie Muir is a world-class high performance coach in synchronized swimming. She has pivoted into corporate consulting, bringing her expertise in high performance for sports into business. Mark and Debbie now work together at Great Traits, a high-performance leadership training program. They’ve identified a number of different areas that work in sports and in business to elevate performance and unlock human potential.
I’m really excited to bring this conversation to you. We dive deep into high performance in sport, business, and life. Enjoy!
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I’m really excited to launch Season 4 with an interview I did on Dave Asprey’s podcast Bulletproof Radio. Dave is the creator of Bulletproof Coffee, founder of Bulletproof 360, and three-time New York Times bestselling author. A pioneer of the Biohacking movement, he became known as the Father of Biohacking and has devoted his life to elevating human performance using the latest scientific research combined with ancient healing traditions. Dave’s mission is to share with the world the latest discoveries in health and wellness to help you break through mental and physical barriers to accomplish the unimaginable. You can learn more about Dave at daveasprey.com.
In this interview we talk all about biohacking and secrets from my new book Rest, Refocus, Recharge.
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It's been a pretty crazy ride over the past few months. This season was much different than Seasons 1 and 2, as the majority of it was during the COVID-19 pandemic. I aim to deliver the latest and most relevant science, research, and insight from the top performers to help you boost your performance and reach your potential. During these difficult times I feel that my role is important now more than ever to help you do that. I hope that this podcast has helped you and that we will continue to grow and learn from each other, so we can be the best versions of ourselves and try and make this world a better place.
In the spirit of rest and recovery, we're going to take the month of August off to reset and recharge so we can come back refreshed and able to uplevel our performance. We want to make Season 4 even better and deliver the best possible information we can to you, our amazing and dedicated listeners.
Before we do that, I'd like to do a quick summary of Season 3, discuss what the important take aways were, and how we can take these learnings to move forward.
I hope you enjoy this short recap, enjoy the rest of the summer, and we'll be back for Season 4 in September!
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This week I’m excited to share my interview with mental performance coach Brian Levenson.
Brian is an expert in mental sills and has had the opportunity to work with some of the top athletes in basketball, football, soccer, baseball, hockey, ice skating, wrestling, softball, swimming, lacrosse, rugby, tennis, and golf - at the amateur, high school, college, and professional level.
Brian has an unbelievable background in delivering mental skills training to top athletes. He also has great insight into how athletes control their mind to enable them to perform at the highest possible level.
I’m super excited to share this interview with you. While a lot of the conversation is centred around sports, his insights apply to absolutely everything.
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This week on my podcast, I want to share with you an interview I did with Ramon David from the Brain First podcast. Brain First's mission is to help people build a better brain, live a happy life, and reach higher levels of performance in everything that they do. They collaborate with leading neuroscientists, brain experts, and biohackers to bring insights that inspire change, and practical tools and strategies to help people be the best versions of themselves.
In this interview we talk all about mental performance, brain function, optimizing health and high performance, and practical strategies to help you cope during this era.
To learn more about the Brain First podcast, check out mybrainfirst.com.
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This week I’d like to share an interview I did on the Marathon Training Academy podcast. This podcast was started in 2010 to empower everyday people to live healthier lives and achieve fitness goals by unleashing their marathon potential. The show features actionable training wisdom delivered in a funny and relatable style. Co-hosts Angie and Trevor want you to believe that you have what it takes to run a marathon and change your life!
In this conversation, we dig into exercise, insights from my new book, Rest, Refocus, and Recharge, and how you can use the science of recovery to help you optimize your life.
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This week I want to share a session I did on ‘Return to Work’. In this COVID era, the world is slowly re-opening and people are gradually going back to work. It’s really important to figure out how to do that in an intentional way so you’re not just going back to old habits, but going back to work and living your life in a way that is better than the past. I outline a few key things that will help you go back to work in a safe and high performing way.
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Today I had the privilege of interviewing James Williams.
James Williams is a Performance Breakthrough Coach and speaker. He is passionate about focusing on creating outer world impact through inner world mastery. His passion for mastering physical, mental, and emotional performance in pursuit of his own life goals is only matched by his dedication to supporting his clients’ belief that anything is possible and available for them.
James believes that the relationship we have with ourselves is the foundational key to our own personal growth and the quality of the relationships we hold dear in our life. James works with his clients through systematic processes to learn how to master what he calls the ‘Business of You’. This idea is to support his clients in recognizing that their level of performance from within will impact everything and everyone in their lives.
We dig deep into the idea of the Business of You, self-awareness, accomplishment, daily routines, and health and wellbeing.
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Today I have a great interview with Adam Kreek. I was fortunate enough to have Adam come in and do a guest lecture for my class at the University of Toronto a few years ago and I was really excited to catch up with him again.
Adam is a former Olympic rower. He is a three-time World Champion and Olympic gold medalist in Men’s Eight. He also led an expedition to be the first-ever attempt to row across the Atlantic in 2013.
Since his rowing career, Adam has grown into a leadership expert and has focused upon executive leadership and performance. In 2019 he published his first book The Responsibility Ethic: 12 Strategies Exceptional People Use to Do the Work and Make Success Happen. In this conversation, we talk about resilience, mindset, high performance, and his experience in failure and why he values it so much.
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Today I had the absolute privilege of speaking with Dr. Ivan Joseph.
Ivan is an award-winning Performance Coach and Leadership and Cultural Transformation Expert. Ivan inspires people and teams to achieve more than they dreamed. Joseph has spent his career leading cultural transformation, helping people believe in themselves, and creating cohesive teams. He speaks about self-confidence, embracing the “grit” to persevere in spite of setbacks, and leading teams to success, drawing from the lessons he’s learned from a life in sport.
Currently the Vice-Provost of Student Affairs at Dalhousie University, Joseph leads the university’s effort to promote interconnectedness and belonging among a diverse student body drawn from across the country and around the globe.
Joseph is regularly called on to support national team programs. In 2018 he was selected as Head Coach of the women’s national soccer team in his native Guyana. While serving as high-performance coach for the Canadian men’s basketball team. They won the country’s first ever FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in 2017.
Joseph’s TEDx Talk has more than 19 million views, which speaks to the impact he has on people. Forbes named it one of the “Ten Best TED Talks About The Meaning of Life”.
In this conversation, in light of everything happening in the States and the rest of the world over the past week, we dig deep into the uncomfortable conversations that need to be had right now.
Enjoy this must-listen episode with Dr. Ivan Joseph.
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Today’s podcast is with Orlando Bowen. Orlando has been through some unbelievable challenges. In 2004, he was assaulted and falsely accused of a crime, ending his professional football career. He was later acquitted and has since dedicated his life to empowering others to overcome adversity, to find their passion, and to use their gifts to serve.
Orlando Bowen is one of the most sought after speakers and works with corporations, small businesses, and non-profits. He is also the founder of the "One Voice One Team" Youth Leadership Organization to inspire and to teach resilience, leadership, and teamwork to youth.
In this conversation, Orlando and I get really tactical. We dig deep into some specific actions that you can take to move your life forward despite significant obstacles that may be thrown your way. I think you're going to get a lot out of this. Please enjoy my conversation with the inspirational Orlando Bowen.
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Today I’m sharing an interview I did on Marty Parker’s podcast. Marty is the CEO and founder of Waterstone Human Capital. Waterstone is a leading executive search firm specializing in culture and talent management, and the development of high performance teams across North America.
Marty is considered a global leader and expert on human capital and corporate culture. He is a frequent commentator and keynote speaker on issues surrounding leadership and organizational culture and author of the book “Culture Connection: How developing a winning culture will give your organization a competitive advantage”.
In this conversation we dig into what it takes to build a great conversation and to be a great leader.
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Today I want to share an interview I did on instagram Live with Nicole Marchand. Nicole is the Co-founder and CEO of Grit capital, a capital market advisory firm based in Toronto, Canada.
In our short 20-minute conversation we discuss staying healthy during COVID-19, high-performance, and even dive a bit into financial health during this time.
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This week I' m excited to share my interview with Dr. Gillian White. Gill did her PhD with me at the University of Toronto. Gill’s research was on stress reactivity in children with cancer. Gill has developed an expertise in neurophysiology, stress, behaviour, and how physical activity can modulate stress.
In this conversation, we discuss what she’s learned from her research about stress and how we can apply these learnings to our every day life. She discusses the importance of having stress in our lives and that we shouldn’t try and eliminate it, but rather manage it constructively and effectively.
I think this conversation is very topical as we’re all trying to deal with increasing levels of stress in our lives right now. So hopefully this is really helpful for you and you get some good insight into different behavioural strategies and habits you can incorporate into your life to manage stress.
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This week we have a chance to talk to my friend Ben Morton.
Ben graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK. Subsequently, he went on to do two tours of duty in Iraq as a captain in the British army.
After his military career, he stepped into the corporate world, and has developed extensive leadership experience and is now a consultant to some major organizations in the UK, including Samsung, Go-Ahead, British Airways, and Camelot. These organizations are really leveraging Ben's knowledge to change the game when it comes to world-class health and performance.
In this conversation we talked about leadership and servant leadership, and about what it takes to perform under significant pressure.
Please enjoy my chat with my friend and leadership expert, Ben Morton.
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This week we’re interviewing Dr. Marc Mitchell from the University of Western Ontario. Marc is an assistant professor and he is a specialist in behavioural change. He did his PhD at the University of Toronto and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University Health Network. He works in integrative bio-sciences and the psychological basis for kinesiology.
Marc is really interested in studying health incentives and behavioural economics, physical activity promotion, and how you actually change behaviours to get healthier. He's applied that in cardiac rehabilitation and also in e-health, mobile health, and public health interventions.
So if you want to know more about how you actually change your behaviours to get healthier, Marc is your guy. I'm super excited that he agreed to come on the show and share some of his insights with all of us.
Enjoy this conversation all about the science of behaviour change with Dr. Marc Mitchell.
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This week we have an amazing interview with wilderness writer and adventure photographer Bruce Kirkby. Bruce is recognized for connecting wild places with contemporary issues. With journeys spanning more than 80 countries in 2000 days, Bruce's accomplishments include the first modern crossing of Arabia’s Empty Quarter by camel, a raft descent of Ethiopia's Blue Nile Gorge by raft, a sea kayak traverse of Borneo's Northern coast, and a coast-to-coast Icelandic trek.
Bruce is a columnist for The Globe and Mail, author of two bestselling books, and a multi-National Magazine Award winner. Bruce's writing has appeared in The New York Times, EnRoute, Huffington Post, Explore, and Canadian Geographic. His photographic clients include Patagonia, Lululemon, Time, Outside, National Geographic Adventure, and MacLean’s. He's a winner of a prestigious Western Magazine Award, and Bruce's photography was selected by National Geographic as among the most compelling adventure images of the decade.
In this conversation, we talk about some of his latest adventures, his latest book, and what he's been up to with regards to keeping his family busy and active. This interview gathered some insights into pushing the limits, building a life around your passions and interests, and also developing your skills and executing them under conditions that are extraordinarily difficult.
Please enjoy my conversation with adventurer, Bruce Kirkby!
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Today I’m excited to share an interview that I did on Casey Zavaleta’s podcast "How Do You Feel?".
Casey is a functional strength coach at All Day Fit, a personal training gym based out of Toronto, Canada. Casey’s mission is to help teach women to tune in to their bodies so they can make decisions about their fitness, health, and lifestyle that are right for them. She believes that we should stop obsessing about how we want to look and start focusing on how we want to feel.
Prior to her time there, Casey also worked for Toronto Football Club’s Department of High Performance, where she developed programs to optimize the performance of professional athletes.
In this episode, we talk about the importance of rest and recharging for high performance in every area of our lives. We also discuss how we can actually use this strange pandemic time to give ourselves a reboot, discover our true priorities, and craft our lives from the ground up.
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This week I’m really excited to share a chat I had with Dan Pontefract.
Dan is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, best-selling author, and founder of The Pontefract Group, which aims to improve the state of leadership and organizational culture.
He’s written three books: “Open to Think”, “The Purpose Effect”, and “Flat Army”, and his fourth book, “Lead. Care. Win. How to Become a Leader Who Matters” will be published later this year.
Dan has presented at four different TED events and also writes for Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Dan is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business, and has garnered more than 20 industry awards over his career.
Dan’s thinking is world class and his ideas of how we can be better leaders in this time of tremendous disruption is important for all of us to hear. Dan gives us a very clear path forwards about what we need to do to navigate the current situation and ensure we’re successful moving forwards after the pandemic.
To learn more about Dan, you can visit his website at danpontefract.com.
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Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Bill Howatt. Bill is an internationally recognized expert in mental health. He's spent 25 years helping employees, patients, and leaders achieve their potential. Bill has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, did post-doctoral training at UCLA, has developed programs with organizations like the Conference Board of Canada and the University of New Brunswick, and is author of numerous books and articles, including regular contributions to The Globe and Mail.
I interviewed Bill previously on this podcast (Episode 37), however I wanted to bring him back on the show as prioritizing mental health has never been so important as it is now during this worldwide crisis.
In this interview, Bill discusses overcoming loneliness, maintaining social connections while physically distancing, and implementing a mental fitness plan during this pandemic.
If you want to learn more about Bill and his new book, "Stop Hiding and Start Living: How to say F-it to Fear and Develop Mental Fitness", check out his website at billhowatt.com.
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Today I'm sharing a conversation I had with my good friend and colleague Yves Doucet.
Yves is a serial entrepreneur and innovator based in New Brunswick, Canada. He is the CEO and founder of Dovico, which is a leading project timesheet software company, with clients in over 80 countries. He has a passion for ingenuity and helping people live great lives. He's on a mission to always do business with values and tries to empower others to do the same.
In this conversation, we discuss a number of different topics including rest and recovery, sleep, and creating courage during this difficult time. To learn more about Yves, you can visit his website at yvesdoucet.com or visit tuba.co for improving team engagement levels and measure organizational success.
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This week I'm going to share an interview I did on Karim Kanji's podcast. Karim is a senior digital strategist who understands how to use various digital and social platforms to help brands reach their business and campaign goals and objectives.
In this episode, we talk again about specific tools and tactics you can use to not just get through this difficult time, but actually thrive in it. We discuss various ways you can use this extra time to your advantage.
Learn more about Karim and his podcast at karimkanji.com.
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This week I'm sharing with you an interview I did for the Weather Channel about the current COVID-19 pandemic. In this interview I discuss the importance of hand washing, keeping healthy both physically and mentally, and staying emotionally connected with people even while practising physical isolation.
I hope this interview will be helpful for you as we get through these tough times. We're all in this together.
Greg
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Today we are going to have a conversation with Paul Chek. This interview originally appeared on my Be Better Podcast a couple of years ago, but so many people have been asking me about this interview that I decided to repost it.
Paul Chek is a world renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high performance exercise, kinesiology, stress management, and holistic wellness. For over 30 years, Paul's unique integrated approach to treatment and education has changed the lives of many of his clients, his students, and their clients (because he coaches coaches). By treating the body as a whole system and finding the root cause of a problem, Paul has been successful where traditional approaches have previously failed. He is the founder of the CHEK (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) Institute based in California and the Success Coaching Mastery Program.
In this conversation, we do a very, very deep dive into health, wellbeing, and actually drift into spirituality as well, which is cool and amazing given the journey that Paul has been on.
So please enjoy this incredibly in depth conversation with health, fitness, and wellness expert Paul Chek.
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Today I'm going to share with you a bit of a different podcast.
This is a recording of when I was ice climbing in Canmore, Alberta. I was with my friend Kevin McFadden and our guides Eric and Brad, and we climbed a very high frozen waterfall that was 3 pitches.
I recorded myself throughout the day, and interviewed my partners and guides. Hopefully this gives you a little insight into what it's like to be out there doing stuff, and the mental games that go on when you're elevating yourself and reaching new limits.
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This week, I'm interviewing Sara Thompson.
Sara has a Masters in Exercise Science and is a Registered Kinesiologist. Sara is a member of my team and she has developed an expertise in exercise physiology, coaching, and expeditions that push the limits of human performance.
A few years ago Sara successfully summited Chimborazo, the furthest point from the centre of earth, and she just got back from her successful summit of Aconcagua, which is the highest peak in the Americas. She also recently did an expedition in Thailand, in which she was the high performance coach for a group of people learning Muay Thai and Freediving. You can learn more about that trip and the high performance company at createmomentum.co.
In this conversation we talk about her background, what she has learned in her work as a high performance coach, and what it takes to push the limits of human performance in extraordinarily difficult environments.
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This week we're really excited to bring you Steve Fleck. Steve Fleck is one of the leading Professional Endurance Sports Race/Event Announcers & Commentators in North America. Each year he is on the microphone at over 30, running, cycling and triathlon races/events across the continent. His entire working life has been spent in and around the world of Endurance Sports with roles in Retail, Sales, Marketing, Media, Communications, and Events.
Steve isn't just a race announcer, he's a storyteller. Steve helps to create the experience of being at those events, and he has seen it all. He has seen the successes, he has seen the failures, and he has conducted the interviews. So he has some tremendous insights into what it takes to be successful at a lot of these events, but also what it means to just simply participate and how powerful the experience itself is.
Please enjoy my conversation with leading world class race announcer and my friend, Steve Fleck!
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"If you want to make something that's like nothing you've made before, then you have to shake yourself up, go beyond whats comfortable and known and let yourself feel disoriented, overwhelmed, even intimidated. Those moments, when you lose your bearings or where you're forced to sink or swim, and the moments when you have an opportunity to rise to the occasion, to surprise yourself, to do the things you didn't know you could do. That's what making this album was for me, I'm so proud of the process, and I'm so proud of the result.” - Peter Katz
This week I'm really excited to bring you an interview that I did with my friend and singer-songwriter Peter Katz!
Over the past decade, Peter's seen his albums debut at number one on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts. He has shared the stage and studio with the likes of Academy Award winner Glen Hansard, Juno Award winners, The Good Lovelies, Polaris Prize nominated Melissa McClelland, and the legendary Garth Hudson from the Band. He has toured all over the world playing regularly to capacity crowds and has managed to build an impressive fan base of loyal listeners. The London Free Press describe one of his concerts as "try listening without getting goosebumps."
In this conversation, we talk about creativity, learning, pushing through, even though you may not necessarily feel like it. I think there are some tremendous insights here that can benefit everybody.
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I'm happy to announce that this is the first episode of Season 3! We have a ton of incredible interviews scheduled for the upcoming year, however I would like to start the season off by reflecting on the first two seasons. I think it's good to reflect on past seasons before diving into the next. So in this episode I talk about some of my favourite guests and what some important take aways were for me.
So hope you enjoy this short recap and we'll present our first guest of Season 3 next week!
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As we near the end of 2019, I want to totally change up the direction and share a conversation that I had with Brent Jensen on his No Sleep Til Sudbury podcast. Brent's podcast is all about music and the power certain songs have on us. On his podcast, Brent talks about those songs and about how music tells us who we are.
In this conversation, we dig into my five favourite songs and why I chose them, how they relate to different points in my life, and how I think about music. I think this conversation is really relevant as we enter into the holidays and have a chance to listen to more music.
We’re also learning more about the effect that music has on our mental health. We're discovering that music can be used as a specific treatment for mental health challenges, especially depression. Recently I was privileged to go to the launch of an initiative called the Awesome Music Project, designed to raise awareness and funds for mental health research across the country.
So please enjoy my conversation on amazing music with Brent Jensen!
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This week I'm excited to share with you an interview that I did on Keith Macpherson's podcast.
Keith attained his certified leadership coach designation through the Coaches Training Institute and the Leadership Circle. He has a vast knowledge and experience in the world of wellness and leadership, and has positioned himself as a global teacher on how to establish workplace culture that's both healthy and effective.
Keith is brilliant in thinking about the field of mental and spiritual health, and merging those two ideas together. He is probably most renowned for his work as a professional musician - he was a finalist on the hit television series, Canadian Idol. He's a regular columnist for Balance Magazine and he speaks to thousands of people around the world every single day via his daily intentions on social media. If you're interested in checking out his podcast, check out the Keith Macpherson podcast, and you can learn more from him at keithmacpherson.ca.
In this conversation we dive into loads of different concepts around health, wellbeing, high performance, and music. Enjoy!
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This week we have a great guest on. I am so excited to bring you again Neil Pasricha. This talk is super-timely - it’s coming out the same week that he has his new book out, You Are Awesome. That book has just hit number one internationally. We talk a lot about that as well as other really cool topics around resilience, bouncing back, and mindset.
Neil is an author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and public speaker. He focuses on positivity and adding simple pleasures to your day, which is pretty cool in this crazy era that we live in. He's best known for the Book of Awesome series and the Happiness Equation, both of which are international bestsellers. He has sold over 1 million books, and he's an established speaker. His TEDx talk, The Three A's of Awesome, is ranked as the ninth most inspiring TEDx talk, with over 3 million views to date. He has an unbelievably popular blog, A Thousand Awesome Things, that won three Webby Awards and was ranked in PC Magazine's list of the top blogs and websites in 2009 and 2010. He is frequently sought out as a consultant on positivity and leadership.
I'm really excited to bring this episode to you. It's great to have him back on the show and I'm sure you're going to love this episode. Enjoy!
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I'm really excited about this week’s interview, which is with one of the top golf players in the world, Tommy Fleetwood.
Tommy is currently ranked number five in the world on the PGA tour. Last year he was runner up at the British Open, his second finish at a major championship. He has been consistently improving his performance at events like the Ryder Cup and BMW Championship, the RBC Canadian open, the US Open, the British open, and just yesterday finished his season with another incredible finish. So he's on quite an upwards trajectory right now.
In this conversation we talk about excellence, routines, mental skills, all the daily practices that Tommy uses to make sure that he's performing at a high level and how to overcome a disappointing result and get back in the game.
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Welcome back! This week, I am super psyched to share with you my conversation with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe. She is an expert on resiliency and workplace wellness. She is an award-winning psychology instructor and she specializes in resiliency, navigating stress and change, and personal wellness, and behaviour change.
Robyne is a Senior Educational Developer for the Center for Teaching and Learning at Trent University, and she focuses on providing professional development for the teaching community and cultivating student engagement. All of her work now, in addition to what she is doing at the university, revolves around actually getting out into the community and helping people to build their capacity to be more resilient, help people in incredibly challenging circumstances, and apply the information that she has either developed herself or learnt from others, to make a difference in people's lives.
So I think you're going to really like this conversation. She is totally engaging and thought-provoking. We dig deep into resiliency and the components that you need for resiliency, which is the ability to bounce back and overcome obstacles in your life.
Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe!
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I am super excited about this interview that I did with Olympic hurdler, Sarah Wells. She is transforming the world and has an unbelievable track record - literally - as an Olympic hurdler. She is a Pan Am Games medalist, a multiple national champion, ranked top 12 at the Olympic Games, and has gone on now to build a speaking career. Sarah has launched the Believe Initiative, which is transforming the lives of tens of thousands of children and students around the world, helping them learn how to build confidence, to build resilience, and to build their ability to accomplish more.
I'm really excited about having Sarah on the show. We dig a lot into the process around excellence, about overcoming obstacles, about staying positive despite unbelievable setbacks, and ultimately how she's built a framework around her strategies to improve resilience and to develop confidence.
I’m really excited to share this interview to you. You can check her out online at her website sarahwells.ca and on twitter @sarahwells400mh, which stands for meters hurdles. So please enjoy this interview with Olympian, Sarah Wells.
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This week, I’m doing an interview with my good friend John Berardi.
John is an entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of Precision Nutrition, the world's largest nutrition, coaching, education, and software company. He's also the founder of Change Maker Academy, which is devoted to helping would-be change-makers turn their passion for health and fitness into powerful, purpose-oriented, wildly successful careers.
John has advised Apple, Equinox, Nike, and Titleist, as well as the San Antonio Spurs, Carolina Panthers, U.S. open champ Sloane Stephens, and UFC champ Georges St-Pierre. He's been named as one of the top 20 smartest coaches in the world and the 100 most influential people in health and fitness.
In this conversation we talk about nutrition, but we also spend a lot of our time talking about behaviour change and how we can actually cut through the noise around what to do to get healthier, and how we can dissect all the information that's out there and make good decisions for our ourselves.
Please enjoy my conversation with nutrition, high performance, and change-making expert, Dr. John Berardi!
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We are getting back into the interviews now with some experts on human performance and optimal health. Today I'm really excited to share a conversation that I had with Dr. Sarah Sarkis. Sarah is a psychologist, a writer, and a performance consultant with a private practice in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Her integrated approach is based on science. She works to empower her clients to achieve long term change and growth, and she uses psychology, neurobiology, and functional medicine to accomplish that.
Her blog, The Padded Room, is one of the most popular mental health blogs right now and she describes it as a virtual safe place to help you manage the jarring realities of life. She also does work with the Flow Research Collective, which is Steven Kotler's research group, all about how to enter into flow states especially after being in challenging situations. You can learn more about her at her website drsarahsarkis.com
Pease enjoy my conversation with psychologist Dr. Sarah Sarkis!
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Today I'd like to share one of the most popular episodes from my original podcast - my interview with Ben Greenfield.
Ben is a coach, nutritionist, author, speaker, ex-bodybuilder, ironman triathlete, and spartan racer, with over a decade of experience using cutting-edge and proven scientific concepts to achieve healthy and lasting performance and lifestyle success. He works with athletes, CEOs, and soccer moms alike, helping them to achieve amazing feats of physical endurance without destroying their bodies in the process. In 2013 and 2014, Ben was named as one of the world’s top 100 most influential people in health and fitness. You can check him out at bengreenfieldfitness.com.
I hope that this conversation is helpful for you. Ben and I dig into many granular details about nutrition and training.
Enjoy!
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Today we’re going to continue with the keynote I did last year. This is the final part. We've gone through Radical Attention and Awareness. Part 3 is all about Radical Acceptance and Authenticity, and the physiology, mindset, and space that can get you into a creative space.
Please enjoy part 3 of my keynote all about Radical Creativity!
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Today we’re going to continue with the keynote I started to share with you last week. Last week we explored Radical Attention and the Focused Execution Pathway. This week I’m going to share Radical Awareness, which is all about getting into alpha brainwaves, and creating the ability to do strategic thinking and creative thinking. We’re going to talk about the physiology, mindset, and space you can create to get into that state.
Please enjoy part 2 of my keynote all about Radical Awareness!
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Today I am going to share with you a section of a keynote that I did all about focused execution. In this one we dig into concentration and alertness - things that you can do to improve your ability to focus and also what can destroy your ability to focus.
We’re going to spend a lot of time digging into the new science of neurophysiology and the things that you can do to control your brainwave states to enable you to perform at the highest possible level.
So enjoy this keynote that I gave all about the focused execution pathway. This is Part 1 of 3. Let me know what you think on social @drgregwells.
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This is the final episode from my Keynote at the EPIC community event in Vancouver last year. In Part 3 I wrap everything up, summarize some ideas, and give some specific strategies for what you can do to up-level your life.
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Let's dive right into Part 2 of my Keynote at the EPIC community event in Vancouver. I dig into all the science of human performance, observations from some of the best performers I've had the chance to interact with, and tools, tactics, and strategies that you can use to try and up-level your life.
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Today I'm going to share a keynote that I did at the EPIC community last year in Vancouver, Canada. I review all the things I've learned at the Olympics as a commentator and as a physiologist working with Olympic level athletes. This is a great opportunity for us to start digging back into the idea of really performing at your absolute limits and what that involves.
It's broken into three 30-minute chunks. This is Part 1 of 3. We are really excited about this and hope that you enjoy this presentation!
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Today I'm sharing with you a conversation I had with Dr. Marc Bubbs, a Naturopathic Doctor, Master of Science, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, Speaker, and Performance Nutrition Lead for Basketball Canada. He's also the author of the book Peak: The new science of performance that is revolutionizing sports - An integrated and personalized approach to athlete health, nutrition, recovery and mindset. He's a regular contributor to Breaking Muscle and a nutrition advisory board member for Strong Magazine. He's been working with athletes, active people, and clients striving to improve their health for almost two decades, using an evidence-based approach to nutrition, movement, and lifestyle modifications. Dr. Bubbs regularly consults with teams in the NBA, the NFL, the NHL, and the MLB - making him one of the few professionals who is a sports science consultant in all four professional sports leagues in North America.
We had a great conversation about human performance, how to go from distraction to focus, priority management, and optimizing potential. So please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Marc Bubbs from The Performance Podcast. You can check out more of his podcasts and what he does at his website https://drbubbs.com.
Thanks for listening!
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Today I had an amazing conversation with Tamsen Webster.
As a professional "Idea Whisperer," Tamsen helps people find, build, and tell the stories of their ideas. She combined 20 years in brand and message strategy with four years as a TEDx Executive Producer to create The Red Thread®, a simple way to change how people see...and what they do as a result. (Though as she'll tell you, everything she knows about people, speaking, and change, she learned at Weight Watchers.) Today, Tamsen is a globe-hopping keynote speaker who consults with enterprise companies like Verizon, Johnson & Johnson, and State Street Bank on how to get their big ideas to have the impact they deserve.
Please enjoy this conversation!
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Today I have a really good talk with Eric Termuende. Eric is a globally recognized thought leader, author, and international speaker on the future of work and building teams that thrive. He's a co-founder of the company NoW Innovations, advising industry-leading organizations, institutions, and associations on future-proofing their teams, talent management, and re-humanizing the workplace. Eric has a deep understanding of the next generation of work and how to attain and retain the right talent. His bestselling book, Rethink Work, has become a must-read for today's leaders. He's also spoken at TEDx and BUILDEX, and has consulted with organizations like Coca-Cola and Milken Global. He is deeply engaged in doing work that inspires, challenges, and opens minds to opportunity.
Please enjoy my amazing conversation with my good friend and amazing inspirational leader around the future of work, Eric Termuende.
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Today’s podcast is with Orlando Bowen. Orlando has been through some unbelievable challenges. In 2004, he was assaulted and falsely accused of a crime, ending his professional football career. He was later acquitted and has since dedicated his life to empowering others to overcome adversity, to find their passion, and to use their gifts to serve.
Orlando Bowen is one of the most sought after speakers and works with corporations, small businesses, and non-profits. He is also the founder of the "One Voice One Team" Youth Leadership Organization to inspire and to teach resilience, leadership, and teamwork to youth.
In this conversation, Orlando and I get really tactical. We dig deep into some specific actions that you can take to move your life forward despite significant obstacles that may be thrown your way. I think you're going to get a lot out of this. Please enjoy my conversation with the inspirational Orlando Bowen.
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Today I had the amazing opportunity to talk with Mark Black, a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant recipient, turned four-time marathon runner, author, coach, and speaker.
Mark was born with a life-threatening heart defect, and before the age of one underwent two open-heart surgeries. When he was 22, he was told that he needed a heart and double-lung transplant. So Mark moved thousands of kilometres from home and was put on the transplant waiting list, much of that time spent living in the hospital as his condition grew worse. Finally, after almost a year on the list, Mark received a second chance at life: a life-saving Heart and Double-Lung Transplant.
Three years later, he became the only man in history to complete a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs. He has since run three more marathons.
Since receiving his second chance at life Mark hasn’t wasted a moment. Mark has travelled the globe speaking to more than 150,000 people. He delivers practical and life-changing insight on how to flourish in challenging times, break through self-imposed barriers that limit your development and growth, and transform adversity into your competitive advantage.
If you want to gain a little bit of inspiration and also learn some very specific insights into how you can overcome obstacles, then this is going to be something that you are going to be absolutely fascinated by.
Please enjoy my conversation with Mark Black!
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Today is the final part of my keynote on how to live to 120. I hope these ideas are helpful, I hope that you're finding them interesting, and I hope that this science is making a difference for you. Please let me know what you think on social.
So here is the final section of my keynote on how to live to 120. Enjoy!
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I hope you liked last week's episode. That was the first segment of the keynote that I gave on how to live to 120. Today is part two. I would love to know what you think of this.
Please enjoy part two of my keynote on how to live to 120.
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I'm really excited about today's episode. I'm going to share with you some material that I presented at a conference all about how to live to 120. We talk about new medical technologies, updates on nutrition for anti-inflammation, and exercise for health-span and life-span.
I broke it into three roughly 30 minute segments, so this is part one of three. Enjoy!
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I am beyond excited for today’s podcast. I’ve been trying for about four years to get John Ratey on the show. John is a Clinical Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. He has written nine books including “Spark, The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain”. This book really dives deep into the science of exercise and the brain, and how we can use exercise to improve outcomes in ADD, ADHD, addiction, depression, anxiety, and stress. It also explores how exercise can improve learning and outcomes in aging. More recently he’s written a book called “Go Wild: Free Your Body and Mind from the Afflictions of Civilization”, which is all about nature and community.
These are all topics that I am interested in and have been exploring for a long time. The ability to actually dive into that with the author and a Harvard professor is just beyond exciting for me. So, let’s dive right into this deep exploration of Spark, the Revolutionary Science of Exercise and the Brain.
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Today I had a chance to chat to my old friend Ziya Tong. Ziya anchored Daily Planet, Discovery Channel's flagship science program until its final season in 2018. She also hosted CBC’s Emmy-nominated series ZeD, PBS’ national primetime series Wired Science, and worked as a correspondent for Nova ScienceNow alongside Neil deGrasse Tyson on PBS.
Ziya has a new book out called “The Reality Bubble: Blind Spots, Hidden Truths, and the Dangerous Illusions that Shape our World”. This is the summary of the book: From one of the world's most engaging science journalists, a groundbreaking and wonder-filled look at the hidden things that shape our lives in unexpected and sometimes dangerous ways. Our naked eyes see only a thin sliver of reality. We are blind in comparison to the X-rays that peer through the skin, the mass spectrometers that detect the dead inside the living, or the high-tech surveillance systems that see with artificial intelligence. And we are blind compared to the animals that can see in infrared, or ultraviolet, or in 360 degree vision. These animals live in the same world that we do, but they see something quite different when they look around. With all of the curiosity and flair that drives her broadcasting, Ziya Tong illuminates this hidden world and takes us on a journey to examine ten of humanity's biggest blind spots.
During this interview we dig into all of those topics - we talk about global warming, science, curiosity, and just have a great conversation about these ideas and what really defines our reality. So I hope that you enjoy this conversation with Ziya Tong!
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Today I have an incredible story for you. I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Chris Norton.
After a devastating football injury in his freshman year of college, Chris was told he had a 3% chance of moving anything below his neck again. However, after years of intensive rehab, Chris somehow defied the medical community and was able to walk across the stage for his college diploma.
Since then, Chris has become one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, inspiring people with his message of hope, resilience, and faith. In 2018, Chris was named to ITA Group's list of "The Hottest Event Keynote Speakers". Chris and his family also started the SCI CAN Foundation, which has raised close to one million dollars to help others with spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders.
One of his greatest feats was when he walked down the aisle to marry his wife Emily. They have since fostered 17 and adopted five children. Chris and Emily have recently written a memoir "The Seven Longest Yards: Our Love Story of Pushing the Limits While Leaning on Each Other". Chris and Emily's story of love, challenges, and commitment will be available in July 2019.
Please enjoy one of the most inspirational interviews with Chris Norton.
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Today we're going to go back to sports and interview Kylie Masse, a Canadian Olympic swimmer. In the 2016 Summer Games, Kylie tied for bronze in the 100 metre backstroke. At the 2017 World Championships, Kylie broke the world record in that event, becoming the first Canadian woman to become a world champion in a swimming event.
I grew up swimming and did it all the way through college, and so it remains a passion of mine. I actually had Kylie in one of my classes at the University of Toronto and I watched her develop into being a world record holder and Olympic medalist. With the World Championships coming up this summer, I thought this would be a good time to connect with Kylie and get some insight about what her history was like as a young athlete, key factors that led to her being successful, and how she manages competition and training.
It's pretty cool to have a few minutes with someone who is absolutely the best in history at what they do. So please enjoy my conversation with Kylie Masse.
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Today we’re going in a different direction and chatting with country music singer and songwriter Tim Nichols. With nearly two dozen smash hits, multiple BMI songwriting awards, a Grammy for Best Country Song, as well as recently being a 2017 Nashville songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Tim Nichols has earned his place amongst Nashville's most elite and respected tunesmiths.
In 2004 Nichols co-wrote Tim McGraw's “Live Like You Were Dying,” which stayed at number one for ten consecutive weeks. In addition to breaking a 30-year record, “Live Like You Were Dying” won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 2005. It also won Song of the Year Award from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, BMI Country Awards, ASCAP Country Awards, Billboard, and the Nashville Songwriters Association International. It is the only song to have won every major song award that is presented for country music.
Feeling the importance of giving back to the community and the industry, Nichols has served on the board of directors for the Country Music Association, the Nashville Songwriters Association International, and the High Hopes Preschool and Pediatric Therapy Clinic, which serves children with special needs in Nashville and surrounding counties of middle Tennessee.
This interview is all about the process of creating. We uncover a few nuggets around the creative process and what it takes to be as prolific and productive as Tim has been over the last twenty five years.
Please enjoy my very powerful chat with my buddy Tim Nichols!
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Today we have a really cool interview with Shane Feldman. Shane has basically become an expert in community and building more community into your life in this era of constant unrelenting distraction.
Shane is the founder, visionary, and CEO of Count Me In. Count Me In is his youth-led movement which basically started as a small project that went viral and has evolved into a global phenomenon. It is committed to transforming the way teens see themselves in connection to the world through volunteerism, community, and mentorship. It is now the largest youth-led organization on the planet. Since the first program in 2011, Count Me In community members have organized and supported hundreds of service projects, contributing to over 100 million volunteer hours logged, which is valued at over $2.3 billion.
Shane has been featured by Larry King, Dr. Oz, Forbes, and People magazine, and has been highlighted in a documentary TV series on A&E. He's spoken with and worked with some of the most dynamic companies on the planet including Google, Microsoft, and Walt Disney, and has been recognized by the White House, the prime minister of Canada, and the United Nations.
Please enjoy my wide ranging conversation all about community with Shane Feldmann!
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Today we are revisiting one of the very best interviews from my previous podcast, with Dr. Bill Howatt.
As Chief Research and Development Officer at Morneau Shepell, Bill is an internationally recognized expert in mental health who has spent 25 years helping employees, patients, and leaders achieve their potential. Bill has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, did post-doctoral training at UCLA, has developed programs with organizations like the Conference Board of Canada and the University of New Brunswick, and is author of numerous books and articles, including regular contributions to The Globe and Mail.
As I’m sure you know we're faced with a tremendous mental illness epidemic. Around one in five people will access the medical system at some point because of a mental health related challenge. However, much like cancer in the 1950s and AIDS in the 1980s, there is a stigma around talking about mental health challenges.
In this conversation Bill has an amazing ability to explain all of these topics and really explore in great detail where exactly we need to go in the future if we're going to actually address this particular challenge. So I hope that you enjoy this conversation with the amazing, brilliant, and insightful Dr. Bill Howatt.
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Today we're going to revisit an interview with Lisa Bentley that I posted on my previous podcast.
Although she is primarily regarded as one of the best Ironman athletes in the world, Lisa spent the first eight years of her triathlon career racing Olympic distance and representing Canada on several national elite teams at the World Championships and the 1995 Pan Am Games. In 1997, Lisa switched her focus to the Ironman distance, winning her first long distance event, Strongman Japan, and breaking the course record by 19 minutes. She placed ninth in her first Ironman World Championships, beginning a progressive rank improvement that culminated in a third place win at the 26 Ironman World Championships. Over the course of her career she has won eleven Ironmans and sixteen 70.3 Half Ironman distances, and achieved several top five finishes at Ironman World Championships. She had at least one Ironman victory for each year from 2000-2007 and was ranked among the top five triathletes in the world for over a decade.
Lisa competed at the highest level in Ironman despite having cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease resulting in chronic infections and limited lung capacity. Lisa came to see CF as a blessing, fuelling her passion for sport and excellence. Every race gave families hope that their children with CF could achieve similar things in life.
Since she retired from pro sport in 2009, Lisa has been doing marathons, doing motivational speaking, providing television commentary for CTV Olympic Swim coverage, and CBC triathlon and Sportsnet Ironman coverage. She coaches and does sales and marketing work for other triathletes and triathlon events. She is also an advocate for CF, women in sport, and equality in sport.
I'm honoured to have her on the show. Her new book is out called “An Unlikely Champion: Finding a path to fulfillment and winning in life”. She is an amazing human being and you are going to absolutely love this interview.
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This week I’m going to share with you an interview that we did on my previous podcast. It was the number one rated podcast on our first iteration so I wanted to bring Dr. John Izzo back because so many people have been asking for it.
Dr. John Izzo has been a pioneer on creating successful businesses and emerging work trends for over 25 years. Izzo was a pioneer on employee engagement and social responsibility, a trailblazer on shifting generational values, and he showed how individuals shape the future. He is now blazing a new trail showing businesses why a rising class of people worldwide will shape the economy of the future with his book The Purpose Revolution. This rising class is not one of nationality, income, race, or gender, but one that aspires to have a good life while doing good.
He’s spoken to over one million people, advised over 500 companies, authored six best selling books, and helped some of the world's most admired companies. His clients have included IBM, Qantas, the Mayo Clinic, Verizon, RBC, Telus, WestJet, DuPont, Humana, Microsoft, and McDonald's.
We are really fortunate to get him on the show so I hope you enjoy this podcast interview with Dr Izzo!
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I'm happy to announce that this is the first episode of Season 2!
To start off this season, this week I had an incredible conversation with Scott Livingston on his podcast “Leave your Mark”. Scott’s podcast is all about high performance and how his guests are leaving their mark on the world.
We got into all sorts of cool stuff around exercise training, wellbeing, and even career. I thought it would be cool to change it up and do a deep dive into some of the things I've been working on lately.
You can find all of Scott’s podcast episodes on iTunes and you can follow him on instagram @Kingopain, on Twitter @ Builtbyscott, or on his Facebook fan page Scott G Livingston.
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Today we have a crazy good interview with one of my oldest friends in the world Tara Norton. Tara is a former professional Ironman triathlete and now an Ultraman world champion. Tara has overcome some unbelievable obstacles in her life, including multiple injuries which you will hear about. This might be one of the most inspirational podcast interviews I've ever done with a ton of takeaways about mindset and positivity.
Please enjoy this really cool interview with my dear friend and Ultraman world champion Tara Norton.
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This week we have an incredible interview with someone who I grew up tracking and idolizing - Silken Laumann.
From broken bones and shredded muscle to Olympic glory, Silken’s story is one of courage, perseverance, and the triumph of the human spirit. In May of 1992 just 10 weeks before the Olympic Games in Barcelona, Silken was injured in a brutal rowing accident that left her right leg shattered and deeply injured. She was reigning world champion in single sculls rowing, but her doctor told her that she might never row again. Twenty seven days, five operations, and countless hours of gruelling rehab later, she was back in her rowing shell and began to pursue her Olympic dream all over again. On August 2nd 1992, Silken made the greatest comeback in Canadian sports history and one of the greatest comebacks in all of sports history, winning a bronze medal at the Olympics and ultimately capturing the hearts of millions of people.
Now retired from rowing with three Olympic medals, she has continued to inspire and encourage people to dream, live in the moment, and embrace failure as a stepping stone to progress. She has launched a new initiative called We Are Unsinkable, which is gathering stories from people who have overcome obstacles in their lives and sharing those to help other people become inspired.
I'm really excited about having Silken on the show. We do a review of her entire sporting history, learn a lot about the challenges that she faced after the Olympics were over, and ultimately landing this incredible new initiative that she's launching.
You can check her out on all of her social media which are listed at her website silkenlaumann.com and at weareunsinkable.com. Her story is unbelievable and I think you're going to love this conversation.
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Welcome back! Today I sit down with Leslie Beck. Leslie has spent her career helping Canadians achieve their health goals as they relate to diet and nutrition. She is a coach, best-selling author, columnist, and television and radio personality.
As a registered dietitian, Leslie runs a private practice in downtown Toronto at Medcan, where she offers clients expert diet and nutrition advice, personalized meal plans and ongoing coaching. As Medcan’s Director of Food and Nutrition, she oversees nutrition program development and implementation, and works closely with Medcan’s executive chef to develop recipes, menu items, and retail food products (Nourish by Medcan) that align with Medcan’s food philosophy and current nutritional guidelines.
Leslie writes a weekly column in The Globe and Mail, can be heard Mondays on CJAD radio in Montreal, and is a contributor to CBC Radio Syndication and CTV news. She’ s also the best- selling author of 12 books on nutrition and health.
Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Leslie obtained her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of British Columbia and went on to complete the dietetic internship program at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. She studied a Masters in Epidemiology at the University of Toronto. Leslie is a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario, Dietitians of Canada, and The American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
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Welcome back everyone! Here is Part Two of my interview with Jim Kwik. The podcast originally appeared on Jim Kwik's podcast. You can check that out and you can find everything about Jim at his website at kwiklearning.com. There you will find all of his social media contacts, his website, and his podcast, which has some unbelievable guests on it. Check that out if you want to learn more about learning, mindset, memory creation, efficiency, and high performance brains.
Enjoy the second half of my interview with memory and learning expert Jim Kwik!
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Welcome back! Today I am going to share with you an interview that I did with Jim Kwik for his podcast. It's an overview of some of the principles that many of you are likely getting quite familiar with - sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mindset.
Jim is an incredible interviewer, amazing speaker, and one of the top experts in the world on accelerated learning, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance. He is the CEO and founder of Kwik learning, a leader in accelerated learning with online students of every age and vocation. Jim's cutting edge techniques and impressive mental feats have made him a highly sought-after brain trainer for top entrepreneurs and organizations. His clients include Virgin, Nike, G.E., Fox Studios, Harvard University, and Singularity University.
Here is Part One of my interview with Jim. Enjoy!
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Welcome back everyone! Today I talked to my friend Eric Edmeades. Eric is an internationally recognized business speaker and serial entrepreneur. Eric has owned businesses in a variety of industries ranging from mobile computing to Hollywood special effects where he had the privilege of working on Hollywood blockbusters like Avatar and movies in the Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, and Iron Man franchises.
Today, Eric is focused on business education. As the developer of both Inception Marketing™ and Business Freedom™ Eric travels the world hosting business and marketing education programs, speaking at business conferences and providing executive coaching and business mentoring services.
Eric’s talks are designed to get you on the road to real business freedom; owning a business that gives you both the financial freedom and flexibility to spend more time on what really matters; your family, your health and your life.
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Philip McKernan is an inspirational speaker, writer, and film maker. Philip works with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world. As a speaker, he's inspired and challenged the Canadian Olympic Team and the Pentagon, amongst many other audiences. He helps people get clear on who they are and where they need to go. Philip spends a lot of time challenging the status quo - challenging you to examine what's going on, think about the stories that you're telling yourself, and contemplate a different way of doing things.
Philip has caddied for the president of Ireland, was chased by a bull elephant in Nigeria, made wine in Australia, has traveled to 80 countries around the world, has worked with orphans in Sri Lanka, Peru, India, and Guatemala, has written four books, and has released a documentary that explored how the gift of giving makes up for other challenges that we face in our lives.
Enjoy this conversation with my good friend Philip McKernan.
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Welcome back everyone! Today is an epic conversation with Robyn Benincasa, the adventurer who inspires. Robyn is a world champion adventurer racer, award winning notable motivational speaker, three times Guinness World Record kayaker, San Diego firefighter, 10 times Ironman triathlete, New York Times best selling author, proud owner of two bionic metal hips, and the founder and CEO of the Project Athena Foundation, which helps survivors live an adventurous dream as part of their recovery. In this interview we talk about everything that Robyn is up to. This is one of my most fun conversations. She’s extremely inspiring and has some really practical takeaways at the end. Let's dive right into my conversation with Robyn Benincasa. Enjoy!
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Today we get a chance to talk to my friend Neil Pasricha. Neil is a positive psychology researcher who's focused on the relationship between happiness and leadership in business. Neil is one of the most popular TED speakers, with his first TED Talk “The 3 A's of Awesome” ranked as one of the ten most inspiring talks of all time. As a Keynote, Neil has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people around the world including Fortune 100 companies, Ivy League schools, and even royal families in the Middle East. He's written five New York Times best sellers including The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, and Awesome is Everywhere. He established the Institute for Global Happiness, which continues to have an impact around the world. His work has been featured on CNN, BBC, The Today Show, The Early Show, The Oprah Winfrey Network, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Fortune, and Forbes. Please enjoy this conversation about happiness, resilience, and living a world class life.
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Welcome back! Today we talk to Nick Foley. Nick is the founder of Good Sport, the non-profit organization Move for Inclusion, and is a co-founder of WE BE US. Move for Inclusion works alongside schools assisting with the design and implementation of curriculums based on inclusion. Good Sport is an online character-based education company for athletes, and Nick's newest venture WE BE US (WE as a community can BE stronger if all of US work together) sells socks. For every pair they sell, a new pair is donated to one of their charitable partners across Canada.
He's also the author of two books: “Act Like You've Been There: Rules For My Brother,” a guide to living with integrity and perpetuating good citizenship, and most recently the children's book “Kapernakus”, which focuses on self-esteem and inclusion.
Nick is the proud father of Brynn and Welles, whom he has learned so much from and who we talk about a lot in this conversation. I hope that you enjoy this conversation with Nick Foley!
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World class triathlete Paula Findlay’s journey into the sport of triathlon began first as a swimmer which she been doing since she was 10 years old. Paula won the junior and senior national championships in 2008. She took another major step forward in 2009 when she finished third at the Under-23 World Championships. In 2010, Paula shocked the world becoming the first Canadian triathlete to win a World Championship Series event -- on the now-famous Hyde Park course in London, England. Paula at the time was just turned 21 and she was ranked No. 1 in the world. From late June 2011 through to the Olympics in London and most of 2013, a nagging hip injury limited Findlay to just five events, one of which she did not start, another of which she did not finish, and a disappointing performance at the London Olympics. A healthy Findlay is back to elite racing with some impressive results in both half iron man and iron man distance triathlons.
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Ian Lopatin is the founder of a lifestyle clothing company called Spiritual Gangster. When he was a kid, he watched mom host neighbourhood yoga gatherings and as an adult he worked as an entertainment lawyer in L.A. He had a life changing encounter with Bikram Chowdhry and after that he opened One Yoga studios in Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona. He ended up teaching yoga around the country and was known for linking yoga with hip hop music, which completely changed the way that yoga was being taught. He then moved on to found Spiritual Gangster and has become wildly successful. Ian and I discuss his business success as well as his lifestyle practices, as he's an elite performer in business while he travels all over the world. I’m really fascinated about his integration of mindfulness, a physical practice, a very difficult work life, and travel. I hope that you enjoy this conversation with my friend Ian Lopatin.
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Dr. Mark Rowe is a thought leader in the area of health, inner happiness, and well-being. He founded Waterford Health Park as a new paradigm for sustainable improvements in community health. The health care facility was a finalist for World Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival Awards in 2010. In 2013 it received Global Health Improvement Award. Mark wrote “A Prescription for Happiness” and “The Men's Health Book”. He's a member of the Healthy Ireland Council, which provides the platform to connect communities, families, and individuals into a national movement - supporting everyone to enjoy the best possible health and wellbeing. He runs his lifestyle medicine Be Well clinic from the Waterford Health Park. He is an international keynote speaker on the philosophy of wellbeing, lifestyle as medicine, health leadership, regenerative space, and a prescription for happiness. His TEDx Talk in Dublin in 2017 was titled The Doctor of the Future.
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Filipe Masetti Leite is a journalist, cowboy, author, and adventurer who rode horseback from the Centennial Calgary Stampede to Ushuaia, Argentina (2012 to 2017). Born in Brazil and raised in Canada, he graduated in journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto. He has worked for OmniTV, CBC Radio, and Rede Globo. He currently writes for several publications in Canada and Brazil, including the Toronto Star and Trip Magazine. During his 23 500 km journey in the saddle, Filipe filmed a reality series for the Lonely Planet’s OutWildTV (post-production) and wrote a book released in Portuguese by Harper Collins - 13 weeks on the best-seller list in Brazil - in August of 2017. The English version of the book came out worldwide July 15, 2018. "Long Ride Home: Guts, Guns, Grizzlies," became a number one best seller on amazon.ca and is currently being adapted into a major motion picture. Instagram and Twitter @filipemasetti Website: https://www.cavaleirodasamericas.com.br/
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Flow states are some of the most incredible experiences you can have as a human being. They occur when we engage in an activity that completely consumes our attention and challenges us at exactly the right level. Maybe you are exercising at a new level and it feels easy. Maybe you are working, lose all track of time and get five times as much done. Maybe you are having an amazing conversation over dinner with a group of people or sitting on a beach coming up with a new solution to an old problem. Flow states are absolutely incredible, and they have been a reference point for guests on this podcast over and over again. So I wanted to share with you a condensed version of The Power of Flow, which explores what happens when you get into that state, how you can deliberately activate it and what it can do for you. It is a simple idea that can make a huge difference in your life, so check out my presentation on the POWER OF FLOW.
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In this era of constant, unrelenting distraction, I have become more and more and more convinced that focus is a prerequisite for any sort of world-class performance. You cannot perform well if you are distracted, and I don't think you can be particularly healthy either. I think mental health depends, to some extent, on our ability to control and maintain our attention. I've also worked with hundreds of Olympians and seen how much the ability to sustain a consistent level of focus is crucial for world-class performance. I wanted to explore this topic in more depth, so I did a presentation on The Power of Focus. I recorded the audio and have pulled it out to share with you. I’d love to hear your thoughts about how you focus, what you use focus for and what challenges you face in maintaining it. As part of our ongoing conversation about better health and human performance, please enjoy my presentation on THE POWER OF FOCUS.
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In this episode, I want to share an idea with you that I call The Power of Challenge. I've been studying how people overcome obstacles in their lives to put themselves on a better trajectory. It’s really interesting to think about mental health and how we can help people move into a space where they maximize their potential. I gave a session recently exploring The Power of Challenge and recorded it, so I wanted to share it with you. This is sort of new thinking for me, and I’d love your opinions and comments about your experience with this and how you apply it in your life. The more we can create a conversation around this, the better, because mental health is one of the biggest issues we're faced with today. So here we go. Let me know what you think of this session I did recently on the POWER OF CHALLENGE.
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Today we have a really cool interview with my friend Kunal Gupta. Kunal started a company about 10 years ago called Polar mobile, which has expanded and grown into a global technology company. As the company has grown Kunal has as well. He has lately begun to write blog posts on finding focus, and has become a leader in integration of mindfulness into leadership and into the workplace. I was really excited to chat with him because I think that he has an interesting perspective. He has business credentials that are tremendous and he also has very practical ideas on how to implement all of these these ideas into your life. He's experimented with minimalism and with Mindful Leadership. This is a deep dive into a life that's been transformed over the last decade. So please enjoy this conversation with my friend Kunal Gupta.
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Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist, innovator, and entrepreneur whose driving purpose is to empower and help others overcome mental obstacles in order to live healthy, happy lives and reach their maximum potential. Garten is the Founder of InteraXon, the makers of Muse: the brain sensing headband. Before founding InteraXon, Ariel was not only trained as a neuroscientist and psychotherapist, but also started her own international clothing line while she worked in labs researching Parkinson’s disease and hippocampal neurogenesis. Her creativity and entrepreneurial head combined with her fascination with the brain lead her to join forces with two like-minded friends, the later co-founders of InteraXon. Together they founded a Silicon Valley backed startup that allowed people to control computers with their minds, the technology that sparked the creation of Muse. These days, Ariel can be found at on stages across the world speaking about happiness, meditation & mental health.
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Hello podcasters! It's great to be with you today. I want to share an interview with communication and leadership guru Judith Humphrey, who coached me in my early career and was instrumental in preparing me for the 2010 and 2012 Olympics and the Superbodies series, which won a Gemini award. In 1988, Judith launched The Humphrey Group, the first Canadian firm to focus on uniting leadership and communication. Now led by her son Bart Egnal, it remains a major presence in the field, continuing to deliver pioneering programs established by Judith like Taking the Stage for women leaders. Since her retirement in 2017, Judith has continued to write and speak widely, sharing her knowledge about how to inspire through communication. In 2012, she was awarded the prestigious YWCA Woman of Distinction award for entrepreneurship. I hope you benefit tremendously from this deep conversation about leadership, communication and crafting a world-class life.
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Welcome back everyone. It's great to be with you. I want to continue with a keynote presentation I gave called How to Live to 120. This talk was part of a series that ultimately led to my bestselling book, The Ripple Effect, which is the advanced version of ideas that I was just beginning to distill and organize. In part three, I explore nutrition and its role in causing inflammation, along with a bunch of tactics and recipes you can use to make sure you are as healthy as possible. From there, the keynote moves into the power and benefits of being in nature, both physically (including at the cellular level) and mentally. Here’s part three of my presentation, HOW TO LIVE TO 120.
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Hey everyone. Welcome back! Thanks so much for sharing your attention with me on my podcast. I want to continue with part two of my keynote, How to Live to 120. This talk was part of a series of thinking processes that ultimately led to my bestselling book, The Ripple Effect, which is the advanced version of ideas that I was just beginning to distill and organize. In this segment, I begin with physical health, move into mind-body connections and then explore meditation and mental health. Please enjoy part two of my keynote, HOW TO LIVE TO 120.
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Hi folks! I am really excited to share this podcast with you. It’s a keynote I gave a couple of years ago in which I tried to deconstruct how to live to 120. In this podcast, I explore several cutting-edge medical technologies that are emerging before getting into an approach to physical fitness that will help extend your life that I call the Four Fs model: Fit, Force, Fast and Flex . This talk was part of a series of thinking processes that ultimately led to my bestselling book, The Ripple Effect, which offers the advanced version of ideas that I was just beginning to get distilled and organized. I hope you enjoy these ideas and also those found in part two and three of this same talk. Thanks for listening and enjoy HOW TO LIVE TO 120.
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Hey everyone. Welcome back! Thanks for joining me on my podcast. I've been trying for a while to bring you an episode on coaching so you can help people around you improve their performance. I’m stoked that I was able to speak with Alan Stein Jr. who is a coach, consultant, speaker and author with industry-leading expertise in improving organizational performance, cohesion and accountability. Prior to his current work, Alan spent 15 years working with some of the highest-performing basketball players on the planet, including NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Alan now travels the world teaching organizations how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. He has worked with some amazing organizations, including Tower Health, American Express, and USA Basketball, among many others. I'm really excited to do a deep dive into coaching and how to help people achieve world-class performance.
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Hello! It's great to be with you. Today, I interview Eric Williamson, a grad student at the University of Toronto who conducts research as part of my team. He's just a fantastic human being who is already making a significant contribution to our understanding of nutrition’s impact on performance. Eric is a registered dietitian who has completed his Master's degree and is currently pursuing a PhD. In our conversation, he breaks down a lot of the common questions people ask me around nutrition. Specifically, we dive into protein and weight loss, which are two issues I know many people ask about. Ultimately, we just end up talking about healthy eating and approaches to improving nutrient intake in your overall diet, which is ultimately what I believe healthy nutrition is all about. So here we go – a deep dive into nutrition science. Please enjoy my conversation with my friend and colleague, ERIC WILLIAMSON.
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Welcome back to the podcast! This week, I wanted to share an interview Bruce Bowser and I did for the Author Hour podcast. We were invited to do it because our book, The Focus Effect, is attracting a lot of attention. This conversation is really fun because Bruce and I got a chance to chat about the three main sections of the book (Personal Mastery, Work Mastery and Life Mastery) and explore our ideas for helping people fight back against this age of distraction. Bruce is fantastic and was incredible to partner with on the book – me coming from a physiology perspective and him from the business angle. Bruce is President of AMJ Campbell and an entrepreneur who has been successful in a range of business ventures. I hope you find this interview useful as you map out a strategy for reducing distraction and making your life better by controlling your focus. Please enjoy this conversation with my great friend, BRUCE BOWSER.
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Hey there. Welcome back! Thanks for joining me for my conversation with Graham Brown, Director of Manufacturing for Lush Cosmetics. This interview is a little bit different but completely amazing. We end up speaking quite a bit about Graham’s commitment to the happiness and well-being of his employees and passion for making Lush an ethical and sustainable brand. Graham was Lush North America's first employee, managing all Lush operations this side of the Atlantic out of his dorm room in Vancouver right from delivery of raw ingredients to hand pressing bath bombs. As the business grew, so did his portfolio. He took on his current role in 1999 and now leads a team of over a thousand people. This is a great conversation with tons of very practical takeaways that offer a granular look at how to apply techniques I talk about on a regular basis. So, let's dive into this chat with my inspiring friend, GRAHAM BROWN.
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Hello! It's great to be with you. One of the most downloaded episodes of my first podcast season was with Dr. Ellen Choi who did her PhD on the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for business. I thought it would be a good idea to bring her on the show again. In this interview, I get an update from Dr. Ellen about her research into the effects of mindfulness training on attention and emotional regulation, authenticity, resilience and performance under pressure. Dr. Ellen graduated with an undergraduate Commerce degree from Queen's University before pursuing a Master of Science at the London School of Economics and a PhD at the Richard Ivey School of Business. She has also worked in commercial real estate and is a trained yoga instructor and executive meditation coach. She has been a wonderful resource in my life, so I am really proud to share this latest interview with my friend, a fascinating individual, DR. ELLEN CHOI.
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Greetings, Podcast Universe! I am really excited about today's show on which I speak with Jake Thompson, a specialist in the area of competition. In my mind, competition is a primary way to motivate ourselves to achieve more in life. I grew up in the crucible of competitive swimming, and the skills I learned have led to almost everything I've been able to achieve. Jake helps teams establish a competitor's mindset because he believes it’s the path to becoming resilient, pursuing your passion and smashing your goals. Jake is a popular speaker and also the Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day. He started selling T-shirts out of the trunk of his car in 2011 and is now distributing globally through retailers and his online store. A native of Texas, he's a graduate of both Texas Christian University and the University of Dallas. He is also the youngest strategic advisory board member at the University of Dallas's College of Business.
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Hello everyone! It’s great to be with you. Today, I want to share an interview I did with Jonathan Levi on his Becoming Superhuman podcast. Jonathan is an extraordinary guy, and the interview was full of insights as we talked back and forth about human performance. A bit about Jonathan: after successfully selling his Inc. 5,000-rated startup in 2011, Jonathan spent time in Israel, where he enlisted the help of speed-reading expert and university professor Anna Goldentouch and machine learning expert Dr. Lev Gold. These two tutored him in speed-reading, advanced memorization, and other mental performance techniques. Jonathan applied these techniques during his MBA at INSEAD and saw incredible results. He was overwhelmed by the interest his classmates showed in his superlearning skill set, so he decided to pursue the field full time. Since then, he has become a proficient lifehacker and industry-leading guru in the optimization of processes such as travel, sleep & language learning.
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Welcome back! Thank you so much for joining me on my podcast. Today, we have the opportunity to interview a really incredible person who's become a pretty good friend of mine. Alex Hutchinson is an author, scientist and journalist who has an incredible knack for deconstructing and translating knowledge about the limits of human performance. He has produced fantastic articles for magazines like Outside and Running World, and his latest book is amazing. Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance has a forward written by Malcolm Gladwell. Alex explores our capacity to endure because he believes it underlies great performance in any field, ranging from sprinting to ultra-marathoning, summiting Everest, aceing a final exam and completing a difficult project at work. The question Alex obsessively explores is one that I constantly ask myself: What are we actually truly capable of achieving? So let’s dive into this complex and fantastically fun interview!
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Hello podcasters! It's great to be with you. Today, I interview Dr. Brynn Winegard, an award-winning professor, speaker and brain expert. I'm psyched about this interview because I'm really interested in how we can couple everything we know about positive psychology with cutting-edge neuroscience to improve mental health and performance. Dr. Brynn is formally educated in neuroscience, psychology, and marketing and strategy, including a BSc, MBA and PhD. On top of her training and research, she also spent a decade in corporate marketing working for organizations like Pfizer, Nestlé and Johnson & Johnson. While she retains faculty positions at the Schulich School of Business, The DeGroote School of Business and the University of Guelph, Dr. Brynn has now dedicated herself to a speaking career helping groups, organizations and companies learn to build better brains. She is a world-leading expert in neuroscience and in the intersection of business and brain science.
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Welcome back! John Foley's personal path to high performance began as a child when he stood alongside his father at an air show featuring the Blue Angels. From that moment John knew that someday he'd be carving up the skies as a member of the Blues. Eventually he lived that dream. But getting there wasn't easy. In fact, John's journey from an awestruck child at an air show to the cockpit of the Blue Angels F-18 Hornet -one of my favorite planes - is a study in persistence, hard work and the will to overcome obstacles and setbacks.
John graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in mechanical engineering. John was a top 10 carrier pilot six times before becoming a Marine instructor pilot and a Blue Angel.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business where he's a Sloan Fellow and he has an International Policy Studies degree also from Stanford University and he has a degree in strategic studies from the Naval War College.
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