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Bryan Falchuk is a best-selling author, speaker and life coach. He has faced major adversities and learned how to overcome and achieve. From obesity to running marathons, from career struggles to success as a C-level executive, from watching illness threaten his family to finding lasting health, he has been through many lessons he used to develop his unique approach to inspiring others to succeed.
 
Bryan's best-selling first book, Do a Day, teaches the philosophy he developed to find your true motivation, set meaningful goals and achieve them by freeing yourself of judgment of the past and fear of the future.
 
His latest book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, helps people see the power they have to make their relationships healthier and happier. Both his books come directly from his experience facing his own barriers so he could move his life forward.
 
Bryan's work has been featured in many top publications like Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, The LA Times, Chicago Tribune and more. He is a frequent speaker at corporate events, conferences, universities and has spoken at multiple TEDx events. He has been a featured guest on over 150 podcasts and radio shows, and hosts his own weekly show, The Do a Day Podcast.
 
Bryan holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and has been a C-level executive and board advisor in the insurance and tech spaces.

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Dr. Gordon Pedersen holds five doctor’s degrees including a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. He has a Ph.D. from the Toxicology program at Utah State University, where he also has Ph.D. degrees in Immunology and Biology. He is Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and also holds a Masters degree in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness.
 
Gordon was the only intern of Jonas Salk, the American medical researcher noted for the discovery and development of the polio vaccine. Gordon has also formulated over 150 products.
Gordon is a best selling author many times over in the fields of health and wellness.
 
In his time as Chief Research Scientist at Weider Nutrition, Gordon and his team conducted the first formulations and studies of protein powders as they worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger and many other premier athletes.
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David Krantz is a certified Epigenetic Coach and highly sought-after expert in the field of individualized genetic-based nutrition and peak performance. As a lifelong musician, David sees the various systems of the body as parts of a complex symphony.
 
And, as a coach, he excels at helping clients fine-tune those parts to create resonant harmonious health and harness their creative and personal power.

An expert in the pharmacogenetics of the endocannabinoid system, David is best known for developing a proprietary genetic test that helps people understand their unique and individual response to cannabinoids.
 
He was nominated in 2019 as a Top 100 Health innovator by the International Forum For Healthcare Advancement. A biohacker by training and artist by nature, David enjoys working with others who have a deep passion for getting the most out of life. 
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Spiro Koulouris is a leading gout diet expert, author, and blogger at goutandyou.com. He's dedicated his life to inspiring people to obtain a healthy lifestyle and living a gout-free life.

Called the “rich man's disease”, gout is considered one of the most painful of the rheumatic conditions and is a rapidly growing problem that afflicts an alarming number of people. It’s greatly affected by diet and those with the disease are often prescribed drugs that need to be taken for the rest of a person's life - the side-effects creating additional problems. 

Spiro has battled with the disease for years and has dedicated himself to become educated and informed on the subject. He has become an expert in the different home remedies, medicines, health practices and experiments from around the world. As the founder of GoutandYou.com Spiro is intent on educating the gout sufferer in hopes of beating this terrible disease for good.

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It's that time of year again, what time? The most stressful time of year with undue holiday stress including the late nights, dinner with friends and family, extra alcohol drinks, desserts, appetizers and more! 

What's the number one way to reduce stress? That's right, it's exercise! In this show we'll tell you how to reduce stress at this time of year, we'll talk about how to get in a proper workout routine, getting your workouts in at home so you can skip the traffic, weather, line ups and more! 

Join us as we teach you how to reduce holiday stress with our best Holiday Fitness Tips! 

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Christine Bullock has been teaching fitness and working in the beauty business around the world for over two decades. Christine is the creator of Evolution 20®, a 60-day fitness and nutritional program, Super Shred, and Body Reborn Post-Natal DVD Series. 
 
In addition to her Evolution20® Program Christine has developed the 30X30 Total Transformation program for Mindvalley as well as 10 Minute Solutions: Butt Lift which was rated one of the top Pilates DVDS for 2013 by Pilates Style Magazine and she was voted the hottest trainer in Los Angeles by Racked LA.Additionally, Christine used her background in total health to co-create the award-winning body care brand, KAYO Better Body Care. 
 
Christine can be seen as a judge and trainer on Season 1 and 2 of “Fit For Fashion TV”.
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Upon meeting Isabelle, it's clear : You are seen. You belong. You matter.
 
Isabelle is the founder of We Power, a Yoga & Leadership school based in Los Angeles. She mentors and trains teachers and studio owners to become powerful, effective and inclusive leaders, both in the studio and in their lives. 
 
With a background in sales & marketing for a Fortune 100 company, Isabelle chose yoga & mindfulness in order to fulfill her passion for creating an inclusive community.
 
With more than 1200 hours of yoga leadership training, Isabelle is committed to sharing the best of her experience in workshops and retreats both locally and internationally. Bonus: she can lead in both English and in French!
 
Her inclusive teaching style challenges her students to elevate their resilience, self-love and ability to be fully present no matter the circumstances. She leads her life and classes with generosity and compassion, harnessing her unique ability to develop the potential in everyone she works with. 
 
A proud French Canadian, Redondo Beach is home to this world traveler, who has been described as homestead holder, LGBTQIA+ advocate, wine lover, parent empath, tough conversation instigator, fertility striver, fan of marriage and upholder of family bonds. 
 
You can find Isabelle in class and on her preferred social media platforms:
Instagram: @theisabelleroyer
The We Power School of Yoga & Leadership website is coming soon 
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Having played professional baseball traveling the world for over 10 years, Drew Taddia talks about the struggle with competition. Is it a good thing, is it bad. Should we have winners if there is losers; and what does society think of giving out awards for first, second and third place, if there is awards at all.
 
Drew shares his personal experience with what he’s learned through competition, what he struggles with today post athletics and what we can learn from these experiences.
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Dr. Huber was introduced to holistic health following her own struggles with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis beginning in 2008 and her son's autism diagnosis in 2010.
 
Naturopathy and reiki led them both to true healing and recovery, which in turn revealed her purpose in life to work as an educator to others in natural health and wellness. 
 
Her practice, Ascalon Naturopathic, is based in Chesapeake, Virginia, though she also works remotely with clients worldwide and teaches courses throughout the United States and in the United Kingdom.
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Cheyne Inman is a realtor at REMAX Estate Properties in the South Bay. He is an assistant cross-country coach at West Torrance High School, and also coaches athletes of all levels and ages to personal records through his coaching business. 
 
He spent the last 6 years working at Skechers USA Inc. in Manhattan Beach where he managed professional athlete contracts and negotiations, BTB sales, and digital marketing programs before getting in to real estate. 
 
Cheyne resides in Torrance, CA with his fiancé Delia and he is an avid member of the South Bay Runners Club.  In 2018, Cheyne won two half marathons, a marathon, and qualified for the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials. 
 
He has now set his sights on ultra trail races this year and recently completed the Kodiak 100 mile trail race in Big Bear, Ca.
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We believe it’s a gift to try new things, to find new experiences and continue to search for what we’re passionate about and what truly makes us happy. I mean, variety is the spice of life isn’t it!?
 
In this show we each talk about what wakes up in the morning, what motivates us to try new things, what new things have made a difference in our lives and what continues to.
 
We hope that this show helps inspire you to try some new things and find a new zest for life! 
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Udo Erasmus is a pioneer of the health and wellness industry having created FLAX OIL and the Healthy Fats Movement. He is also the co-founder of the UDO’S CHOICE supplement brand, a global leader in cutting edge health products having sold tens of millions of bottles of healthy oils, probiotics and digestive enzymes. Udo is an accomplished author including Fats that Heal Fats that Kill that has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide.

Udo has extensive education in Biochemistry and Biology, a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Adler University and has impacted over 5,000,000+ lives by passionately conducting 5,000+ live presentations, 3,000+ media interviews, 1,500 staff trainings and traveled to 40+ countries with his message on how to achieve perfect health.

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Dr. Amber is a Naturopathic Doctor at the Advanced Regenerative Medicine Center in Redondo Beach -- Specializing in women's health and hormones, hormone replacement therapy, thyroid conditions, anti-aging medicine. Holistic therapies Dr. Amber uses are based in functional medicine including therapeutic nutrition, targeted supplementation, medical detoxification, intestinal healing protocols, IV therapy, and vitamin injections. 
 
Other aesthetic and anti-aging treatments offered are Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Rejuvenation facials, PRP regenerative joint injections, and PRP for alopecia and hair regrowth. Athletic recovery and anti-aging peptide packages (HCG and growth hormone analogs) and stem cell therapy are also offered in office.
 
Dr. Amber will work with you to understand your symptoms, your past health history and will help you come up with a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses your most pressing health concerns. Dr. Amber uses a unique, personalized medicine approach with her patients. She is committed to truly listening to your health concerns and desired goals. Your story matters and the way in which you want to be supported in regaining health is important. Her goal is to help you to find the best way to not just suppress the symptoms you are experiencing but to cure the underlying cause, reclaim your life, and find true health: mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
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What may sounds like common sense to some, isn't for others. In this show I talk about being a good person, simply because I think we can all do a better job at positively contributing to making this world a better place. 

Holding a door open for someone, not being such a rush that you're only thinking about yourself every time you get behind the wheel.

Saying please and thank you, are all ways to make this world a better place no matter how small or insignificant it sounds. 

I share a story of a homeless person that rejected my help, and then I share a couple more stores of how we fed a homeless person and gave some money to another and they were more then grateful.

We can all do something small each day to make this world a better place and contribute to being a good person.

I hope this show help shine some light on that. 

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No it's not easy to wake up at 4am but that's what the rise and grind is all about. Consider waking up a bit earlier, consider the benefits of what it's like to get after it while everyone else is sleeping.

It reminds me of a famous quote from Thomas Jefferson. He said, if you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.

The truth is, most people aren't willing to put themselves in such a difficult situation to get what they want. Find a way to be more productive, get up while everyone is sleeping, not having to worry about someone texting you early or answer email after email because no on is emailing you back, they're sleeping! 

In this show we talk about why we decided to get up at 4am and all the benefits we've found so far!

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In this show we're going to talk about how to Ride the Motivation Wave because the truth is, motivation isn't always there.

We need to ride the wave and let momentum carry us forward when motivation is high.

This is the best time to get things done, it's the best time to set goals, and make them happen. How about being productive at work or set your sights on something you've never done.

We all know what it's like to feel extra motivated, and if you're lacking motivation this show can help offer tips and suggestions to help you out! 

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It really is a challenging time when back to school rolls around. Our regular routines are all over the place, we just wrapped up summer time of late nights, bbq’s and friends over. The kids had a much different schedule as well. 
 
But it’s time to get back in the swing of things, start our regular routines, create some new healthy habits, making school lunches and getting back to working out and eating right ourselves.
 
In this show we’re going to talk about how you can do just that, it’s time to get back on track and here is how! 
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Matt Landsiedel is a transformation coach and writer. He specializes in weight loss transformation, emotional eating, addiction recovery, and teaching the art of vulnerability by showing you how to face your fears with courage.
 
Matt spent 10 years working as an addiction counsellor before transitioning into doing personal training and transformation coaching. Matt's holistic approach incorporates mind, body, and soul into each transformation he is a part of. Transformations with Matt will be just as much about your mindset as it will be about your physical body. 
 
In his spare time, you can find Matt writing, reading, working out or doing yoga, meditating and contemplating life, or spending time at home with his furry little friend Darryl...meow. Let Matt teach you what you are capable of doing on your own when you have the right mindset to make it happen!
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Sad to see so much trash, it almost makes me emotional. Maybe more so because so few care. It’s not that there isn’t people picking it up, it’s that we consume too much.
 
We don’t consider less waste, we don’t think about passing on a container or bringing our own.
And something as simple as commenting, liking or sharing a post like to raise awareness...we turn away and pretend we aren’t part of the problem or can't positively contribute.
 
This isn’t a far off destination, this is our backyard, this is our home, this is a destination many come to visit, enjoy and leave and don’t think about what we they left behind.
 
On top of that, we don’t consider our children, grandchildren and theirs to come by being conscious of what we’re using, buying and leaving behind.
 
What will come of our paradise? Where we travel, where will we enjoy a getaway and what about the people who call this paradise home? 
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There is a clear connection between sleep and sugar, unfortunately most people don’t see this connection or don’t realize that sugar is preventing them from getting a restful night sleep.
 
If you look at it as sugar being a stimulant then it might help you understand why have sugar throughout the day and especially at night will keep you up or prevent you from getting into that deep REM sleep.
 
It’s important to pay attention to our daily habits, for example if you’re regularly having sugary drinks and snacks right before bed while you’re watching your favourite netflix series or a movie. 
 
Changing your habits to healthier ones will certainly make a difference. 
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There really is an Art to Reciprocation. Some may feel like it's common sense, but it's really not. Most people don't reciprocate for many reasons.

Maybe they don't know how, maybe they don't know they aren't. Maybe they don't know they're in a one way relationship and can't figure out why they have issues developing life long friends or why they struggle with co-workers or business relationships.

Reciprocation comes in many forms and it shows up in every day life no matter where you look. My point is, we need to reciprocate. We need to stop only thinking of ourselves and consider how someone else is doing, what they day is like and how we can help improve their day as well as ours. 

Friends, family, intimate relationships, business connections...whatever you're looking to improve when it comes to a relationship, consider reciprocation at the root cause.

We are either reciprocating or we aren't.

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Dr. Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, ANP-C, GNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Masters in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School.

Stephanie’s expertise within integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine makes her one of the midwest’s most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and trainings. She was the first nurse practitioner in the state of Iowa certified through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine’s Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP). She became the first BioTe certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets also in 2013.

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The fact of the matter is, Most weight gain happens throughout the summer. If you think about it, it makes perfect sense. There is summer BBQ’s and vacations, there is camping, friends over, drinks outside and more.
 
This doesn’t happen for a week or two, it doesn’t even happen for a month or two. In most cases summer is around 4 months. Think about 4 months of not being in a regular routine, not making the best choices for your health. 
 
Then if course we have appetizers, marsh-mellows, hotdogs and hamburgers, and what are we left with? Feeling terrible with ourselves and most of use experience weight gain by the end of the summer. 
 
We can do something about it though, so tune in to learn all about how to beat summer weight gain! 
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The Benefits of Being Consistent are endless really. We could think about just about anything and connect being consistent with results. If  you want to do well with exercise and nutrition, consistency is a must.
 
If you want to do well in business you can’t exactly work once in awhile, or generate sales every couple weeks to be successful.
 
When you look at meal planning or nutrition 98% of people that fall off their nutrition track, do so because they weren’t consistent with meal planning their week in advance.
 
If you’re not dropping those inches or feeling better about yourself through exercise, there’s a very good chance it has everything to do with how consistent you are at getting your workouts in.
 
Tune into this show to learn more about the Benefits of Being Consistent! 
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I'm 46 years old, single father of 4 kids, from Kamloops BC. I moved to Calgary in 1999 for a job promotion and have been here in southern Alberta ever since. 
 
I have been always active as a person being involved with sports like hockey, cycling, soccer, etc.. and enjoy the outdoors when I have time off from my job. 
 
When I went through my divorce 3 years ago now, I looked at myself in the mirror and didn't like what I saw. With raising kids and being what I thought was a good marriage, I honestly let myself go a bit. So what better time than to get myself back into fitness. 
 
It's been 19 months now straight going to the gym and not a drop of alcohol which was an accomplishment of it's own since I used to drink a case of beer every weekend I was home.
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Join Drew Taddia on this episode of Exploring Mind and Body as he talks about the health Benefits of Magnesium. Did you know that 80% of the population is deficient in Magnesium? This contributes to a long list of health concerns from constipation to restless legs. 
 
Many people also have issues with getting a restful night sleep. Well, magnesium can help with that too! And how about recovery after a long run or a difficult workout?
 
Tune into this episode as Drew explains how to choose a good quality supplement and what to avoid, because in many cases the lower quality magnesium supplements do more damage than good. 
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The truth is Fads, Fasts and Cleanses and don’t work. If they did everyone would join a fad and it would work and we’d all be happy and healthy and be at our ideal weight. The problem is, we love the idea of a quick fix.
 
Try something like a weekend fast to drop a few inches can do more damage than good. If it works that first time we’re in even more trouble because then all we’ll do is a weekend fast instead of pay attention to what we’re putting in our body all the time. 
 
There are benefits to some fasts if you’re doing it for the right reasons. It’s important to figure out what you want out of a fast, what you’re doing it and question what the best way to achieve your goal is. 
 
Tune it to find out real results that are sustainable and lasting, which is much different than a quick fad, fast or cleanse. 
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In this interview Drew and Dorothy talk about the Respiratory System! A lot of things are going on throughout the year, especially in the summer if you’re around any forest fires, even if you’re not the smoke travels far. Then of course there is allergy season as well.


Many people deal with breathing issues in some way, which more directly is the respiratory system. This is why this is a great show to learn about how you can improve the air quality in your home and how you can open up your lungs so you can breath more deeply.

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 -Grew up like most Alberta kids playing hockey. 
  - started playing lacrosse at 12 years old
  - quit hockey at 15/16 years old
  - played lacrosse in red deer until I was 20 years old. At 21 I went to play Jr. A for the St. Albert Miners (Jr. A not offered in red deer)
  - drafted by Sr. B St. Albert Miners after junior, age 22. 
  - bronze medal at Sr. B national championship 2014 
  - tryout with the Calgary Roughnecks - released 
  - moved to Coquitlam to play Sr. A lacrosse in summer of 2015 - winner of seventh man award (Sr. A only offered in BC and Ontario) 
  - approached by Colorado defense coach
  - First year in NLL winter 2015
  - summer 2016 first national championship with Sr. B St. Albert Miners
  - 2016 fan choice award winner Colorado 
  - summer 2017 traded from Coquitlam to Burnaby Sr. A - won Western Lacrosse Association provincial title 
  - winter 2017 played every game in Colorado
  - summer 2018 won second National Championship with St. Albert Miners 
  - signed three year contract extension with Colorado 
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The funny thing is, we feel like more ‘things’ in our lives offers us more. More what, is up for debate. More happiness, more substance, more status. The truth is, the more we have the more we’re weighed down. The more clutter in our lives the less freedom we have. 
 
In this show you’ll listen to tips and suggestion on how clutter actually brings us down, it clutters u our life. How can we purge, or even how can we get rid of a few things? Why should we share our stuff with others, how it makes us feel and much more! 
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Dr. Candice Staniek is Co-Owner of Udaya Wellness Clinic, a holistic wellness clinic located in Red Deer County. Udaya Wellness clinic practices the “Art and Science” of holistic care. The primary services at our clinic include naturopathic medicine and counselling. As a specialty services, the clinic offers outpatient programs for addictions, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Our community partners are key in supporting our Outpatient program where we offer: fitness, yoga, acupuncture, art therapy and equine therapy. Some conditions we’re known for include anxiety, depression, trauma, GI health, and men’s and women’s health.

Dr. Candice is dedicated to listening and hearing each individual’s needs. Her passion is to create a collaborative relationship with patients that allows for a space in which health and wellness to occur. She encourages all her patients to be proactive with their health and strives to be more than just a doctor. She’s a guide, cheerleader and your number one healthcare advocate.

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Joanna Stevens is a wife and mother of two. She is also a certified Buti Yoga and Hotcore Instructor, Registered Massage Therapist, and Artist/Tattoo Artist. She lives in Olds, Alberta, where she grew up.

She started out as a Massage Therapist and opened a Spa in Olds, Alberta with her Mom. A few years later Joanna became a Licensed Tattoo Artist. Once she had her first child she decided to close her business and be a Stay-At-Home Mom. She now has two children, ages 4 and 7.

Joanna attended her first Buti Yoga class last spring and was hooked ever since because of the high energy, upbeat music, and amazing workout. Which also lead her to attend Hotcore classes. She became a Certified Hotcore Instructor, December 2018 and Certified Buti Yoga Instructor, January 2019.

Buti Yoga was founded by celebrity trainer Bizzie Gold in 2012. Buti Yoga a combination of traditional yoga moves, tribal dance and jump training. In Indian Marathi, “Buti” literally means to cure something that is hidden away or secret. Buti Yoga helps you strip away the layers within that hide this cure and bring about a total transformation. In Buti they believe that the true cure comes from within.

Joanna enjoys being creative and wants to help others regain their self-confidence, and find balance in their daily lives through Buti Yoga, fitness and art.

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Stephen Roberts is Owner of Guidance Professional Services Inc. (GPS), a brain health directed counselling office located in Red Deer. Guidance Professional Services Inc. practices up-to-date brain health therapies. GPS offers outpatient programs for addictions, trauma, depression, and anxiety and collaborative services with community partners such as fitness, yoga, acupuncture, art therapy and equine. Some conditions we are known for include trauma, anxiety, depression, and sports performance.

Stephen is extremely passionate about the brain and neurophysiology and how it impacts our daily lives. He has been on a learning and healing journey for a few years looking for the best brain-body therapies to help his patients heal deeply and completely. Stephen uses therapies, such as Brainspotting to access the deeper primitive parts of the brain to help patients process and release experiences and symptoms held in the brain and body. Other neuroscience components include Neurofeedback, the Safe and Sound Protocol, Heart Rate Variability Training, MATES Brain Regulation Program, and other nervous system techniques that are critical for helping patients move from state to state efficiently and effectively.

Stephen graduated from Yorkville University with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in April 2014 and has been Certified in Brainspotting since November 2016. It is important for therapies today to address the underlying physiology and maladaptive brain parts that make up a person’s symptoms or the symptoms will only be relieved in the short term, such as with medication, substances, etc. This includes a thorough Family of Origin intake, a good understanding of what the patient has experienced and how healthy their brain is currently. Stephen is on a quest to help patients heal fully to allow them to thrive, not just survive. At GPS, we are committed to helping the patient from a whole brain-body perspective in a comfortable safe, and welcoming environment.

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I recently moved here from Newfoundland, where I was practicing as a Manual Osteopath. I obtained a B.A along with a Medical Degree (MD), that allowed me the opportunity to travel worldwide to complete my clinical rotations. This exposed me a variety of challenging health care conditions and geographically unique experiences. Wellness and health care modalities have comprised the past 11 years of my education, including becoming a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner!
 
My treatments can assist anyone. I have worked on a full spectrum of individuals from infants onward. It is my passion to provide the most all-encompassing, balanced and complete care to my clients. Together with my clients, I thrive on achieving fast long-lasting results.  Treatments are catered and specialized to each individual needs and lifestyle. My approach goes far beyond the session and into your daily lives and practices in order to improve not only your pain but your life, so that you can focused on living.
 
Manual osteopathy can treat nearly everything, the most common being TMJ, postural discomfort, joint pain, whiplash, headaches, injuries, slipped disk, arthritis, sciatica, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, sport performance, lower back pain, sinuses, carpal tunnel etc.
 
I guess, now when I am not treating, I will explore this beautiful province, therefore I am open to any interesting suggestions!! I will also be in search of friends for Jack my Great Dane and am always up for puppy dates!
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In this show Drew and Dorothy are back at it to tell you how you can improve your digestion in 4 simple steps! 
 
That’s right, they’ll go over exactly what it is you need to do to get your digestive tract back on track! 
 
They use Green Smoothies, kombucha, a green tea combination and Complete Truth Protein, to help their bodies stay healthy in prevention as well as in treatment.
 
You don’t have to live with digestion issues that include: gas, cramping, bloating, indigestion, diarrhea or constipation. You can make changes and they can help.
 
Listen to the show and takes these steps to help improve your digestion!  
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Fred Amir is the founder and president of Health Solutions and author of Rapid Recovery from Back and Neck Pain: A Nine-Step Recovery Plan, Mesh-Free Hernia Repair, Rapid Recovery from Enlarged Prostate Symptoms, and is the winner of The University of California’s Knowles Ryerson award for leadership.

Fred is the creator of the Nine-Step Rapid Recovery Plan: a proven, step-by-step plan, which enhances New York University’s treatment program by applying techniques used by Olympic athletes. The Rapid Recovery plan helped Fred recover immediately, rapidly, and completely from disabling pain and has helped readers around the world conquer their pain and disability in order to reclaim their lives.

Whether it is going back to work, distant running, playing with their children, traveling around the world, or simply being able to bend down and pick up a pen, those who have recovered rapidly can tell you it has been nothing short of a miracle. More details at www.fredamir.com.

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I started this whole, wild ride because I was just searching for ways to improve and protect my family’s health (something I’m sure everyone can relate to). Before I knew it I was elbow deep, sifting through media fear mongering, false advertising, fad diets, and a nauseating amount of just plain stupid advice.

What I needed more than anything was someone to shoot it to me straight, someone to actually help!

And so instead of looking for her, I become her.

I couldn’t have known then how much of a health nerd I would turn into, how amazing I would find the design of the human body for optimal health, or how obsessed I would become in helping others build lifestyles (and legacies) that make them truly happy and healthy.

So that’s me!

You can expect me to be consistent in sharing useful and simple information. You can count on my excitement and dedication in motivating you in exactly the ways you need. You can trust that I am results oriented, and strategic towards giving you a life of freedom (and fun!). When I’m not totally geeking out on gut health topics, you can find me camping in the Rocky Mountains with my husband of 21 years and our two fantastic kids.

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Carol Burke has lived in Olds since she was married 49 years ago. A proud mother of 2 children and is lucky to have 4 grandchildren. She absolutely loves to exercise and decided to do her first run at the age of 50 years old and ever since then, she has been hooked.

This summer, she will be turning 69 years young and she doesn’t expect to slow down anytime soon. She began with 5km, then moved to 10km and on to ½ marathons before completing a full marathon 2 years ago!

Along with running, Carol enjoys taking part in many fitness classes and also enjoys backpacking. Part of staying active, she also enjoys eating healthy but does treat herself with a little sugar here and there!

As Carol would say, ‘Do It, or Lose It!’

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In this episode of Exploring Mind and Body Host, Drew Taddia talks about Creating Your Beach Life.
 
It’s not necessarily about where you are, it’s more so about what you want. It’s about deciding what you want out of life, creating the life of your dreams and living it everyday.
 
Drew talks about not having to ‘vacation’ from you life a week out of the year. It’s about living your life to the fullest, it’s about following your dreams and making them happen.
 
Join him on this show as he talks about Creating Your beach life regardless of whether it’s on an island or in your own back yard! 
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My favourite part of my job is that it feels like I treat friends all day long. I love to hear about your families, workout routines, new challenges you are facing at work, trips you are planning, and activities you are participating in. I enjoy treating patients of all ages, and hearing the giggles of children after getting adjusted, working with a pregnant mom and then meeting her new baby, and listening to the stories of my “snow birds” who have returned from a winter of golfing down South.
 
Knowing how important chiropractic care is to my health, I continue to be adjusted every week, so I can continue to play competitive water polo, keep up with my very active dog (Wattson, an Airedale), golf, learn how to play hockey, take time out to relax and enjoy my husband’s company, and function at my best.
 
When I’m not at the office or the pool, I volunteer with Rotary International, working directly with international youth exchange students, helping them learn our Canadian culture, and appreciate all that Canada has to offer. For those patients who speak French, I am also bilingual, and would really appreciate being able to practice my French, so please challenge me to do so!
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Jennifer Iserloh started out as a classically trained chef and graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education working in the homes of exclusive clientele such as Annie Leibovitz, Susan Sontag, and Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld.  To maintain balance during her hectic career, she became a certified yoga teacher, a certified reiki practitioner, and a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is the best-selling author of 50 Shades of Kale and The Healing Slow Cooker, among 22 other books.  In addition, Jennifer regularly appears on Fox News, The Today Show and other CBS and NBC network programs discussing nutrition, healthy eating, superfoods and related issues.

Searching for a spiritual practice where she could incorporate her knowledge of healing foods and specifically cooking technique, she was led to investigate the wonders of ancient alchemy.  Through alchemy, and her studies with the Alchemy Guild, she shares her knowledge on how to combine spiritual practice with activities in the kitchen and beyond.

Apart from her books, television appearances and writings, Jennifer continues to empower people to take a greater role in their holistic health and enjoy life more.

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Dr. Gus Vickery is a committed family physician with extensive experience working in the medical field. He specializes in helping people with a wide array of chronic health conditions to take the actions necessary to reverse these conditions and feel their best. 
 
By providing comprehensive health assessments based on extensive biometric data and intensive personal engagement, Gus helps his patients create a detailed lifestyle and medicinal health optimization plan built around their unique needs.
 
Gus is passionate about healing people, not just treating their symptoms, and he’s radically changing the way we view health. His mission today is educating people to transform old habits into new patterns for living by mastering stress, increasing movement, practicing meditation, improving willpower, maximizing
sleep, and enjoying nutrition.
 
In his book Authentic Health, Gus dives into each of these themes, inspiring us all to dig a little deeper and reclaim the good health that’s within each of us.
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Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is on the cutting edge of holistic healthcare.  As a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, she helps people get out of pain and reach their maximum potential through her unique approach she has developed after studying under some of the finest minds in her field.

Dr. Barter has always had a mind for high level problem solving. In her early 20's she was introduced to chiropractic, whereas she had been very skeptical until it changed her life. The treatment was like magic - she felt new and light, like a better version of herself.

She immersed herself in school, learning not only the art and science of chiropractic modalities, but also functional blood chemistry analysis, nutrition, applied kinesiology and natural remedies. She now specializes in difficult functional medicine cases, helping people with issues concerning their thyroid, blood sugar, gut health and hormone dysfunction as well as other metabolic conditions.

Dr. Barter went to Chiropractic school at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, but when she found out her mother was diagnosed with late stage cancer they moved to Colorado to fulfill her mother’s dream and she opened her first practice.  These days Dr. Barter can be found dancing, skiing, running, practicing yoga, biking, hiking, practicing barre or walking her Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ritz.

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Join Drew Taddia on this Edition of Exploring Mind and Body as he talks about his top 5 Tips to Naturally Increase Energy. 
 
He goes through his favourite tips and explain why each will naturally increase your energy levels throughout the day. 
 
Exercise, Green Smoothie, Whole Food, Green Tea and Fresh Air are all on the top of the list.
 
Tune in to see why!
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Originally from a small town, I grew up on a ranch in the Foothills of Southern Alberta. I graduated from the University of Calgary in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Communications & Culture. I pursued a career within the marketing and advertising sector of the corporate world for 7 years before reverting back to my true passion of alternative and holistic health.

I quit my job and went back to school, graduating from the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in Calgary with 2200 hours from their Western & Eastern (WE) Integrated Massage program.

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After being drafted 7th overall by the WHL Red Deer Rebels in 1999, Doug left home to pursue his dream of playing in the NHL. After winning the Memorial Cup in 2001 Doug was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2nd round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
 
After turning pro Doug embarked on an 11 year professional career where he played in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, SEL (Swedish Elite League) and EBEL (Austrian Elite League). During his professional career Doug was fortunate to win another 4 championships including the ECHL Kelly Cup with the Alaska Aces in 2006, and 3 Austrian Championships.
 
After his professional career came to an end, Doug founded DL Hockey. DL Hockey currently runs skills and skating camps in the Portland OR area and has taught over 500 players in the last 12 months.
 
In 2016 Doug founded his second hockey company - DL Hockey Consulting Limited - with primary focus on growing and developing hockey in the emerging markets of SE Asia. Currently DL Hockey Consulting, in partnership with Sportgo, is developing the first ever digital training app for kids in Asia who want to learn about team sports. DLH also works with the NHL in growing hockey and teaching and training local Chinese coaches.
 
In 2017 Doug founded Zenkai Sports LLC with ground breaking technology that will change the base layer and training industry by focusing on the importance of sweat and why it should be left on the skin.
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Catharine has a thirty year career as an international Attache for the Canadian and British Governments, publisher of an international magazine and Founder of three startups. But in 2009 when her younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist to change her diet to an alkaline one because it would help her heal, Catharine put her career on hold to help her sister.
 
In the process, she discovered algae, the most alkaline, nutrient-dense plant in the world that no one seemed to know about. Catharine knew algae would be a game changer for the world if she could just help Americans understand it. And ENERGYbits was born.
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Drew and Dorothy have been working together on their True Form business for eight years. They enjoy teaching health and fitness to others and believe in whole body balance. For them it’s about mind, body and spirit. 
 
Drew and Dorothy believe food is the answer to living a vibrant life. They both live by the motto : food heals, food prevents, food cures. It’s a great time to address the topic of detox since the holidays just passed and we likely consumed things that should leave our bodies. 
 
In this show, Drew and Dorothy talk about how to rid your body of toxins by eating whole foods. 
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Born and raised in Calgary, I grew up participating in a lot of sports such as  ballet, horseback riding, wrestling, rugby, and swimming.  I have always enjoyed helping people which led me into the wonderful world of massage therapy.

My journey in the massage world started with a 3000 hour massage program. I enjoy assisting people in learning more about their body and how they can live a healthy, fun life while preventing pain and injury.


I enjoy doing therapeutic treatments on injuries and whiplash cases using traditional techniques as well as cupping and RAPID techniques.

RAPID NeuroFascial Reset, is a new soft tissue, movement based, therapeutic technique that addresses the central nervous systems role in alleviating tension and restrictions within muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.

Outside of massage I enjoy spending time being active and working with my dog and 3 horses.
You can have results or excuses, not both -Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Kam Knight, author of several bestselling books on learning, memory, and productivity. Kam is an expert on about how to dramatically improve your brain’s functioning by using several key processes. He covers a number of techniques for mental optimization but focuses mostly on a profound concept called mind mapping.

Kam covers everything there is to know about mind mapping and walks us through how to incorporate mind maps into our everyday lives for radically enhancing our cognitive prowess. To truly improve your memory, concentration, communication, and productivity you will want to check out Kam’s work.

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Cori’s love of adventure, learning and laughter is the theme for her life. A seeker of truth, her passion to live a vibrant, healthy life was ignited during her first pregnancy. She studied voraciously and took action to bring a healthy child into the world. Years of farming, gardening and raising three healthy children close to nature, brought out a deep love for the earth.

Always seeking a better way, Cori found the most powerful tools available for personal growth and transformation. Her studies of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Reiki, Energy healing and other Mind/Body techniques expanded into private work with clients and workshops with groups.

She was captivated by the ancient wisdom of indigenous people around the world and especially studying those in Hawaii, North and South America. This ongoing 25-year journey has
been a deep dive into shamanic practices. Thirteen years ago, she built a Spirit Drum who has become her traveling companion for the songs and chants when hosting sacred healing fires
and drumming circles.

Her first book, “Vision Quest, A Spiritual Awakening,” was inspired by this indigenous practice of going into solitude, hers being 48 hours alone on a mountain. This journey in silence and trust with water but
no tent or food opened a connection and love for all life.

Cori’s latest book, “Choosing a Vibrant Life,” is filled with simple and inspiring ideas to create the life and health we really want by reclaiming our power of choice. Her work helps us claim our immense power to create a peaceful world where all can thrive.

Beautiful British Columbia, Canada is her home in summer and she finds adventure wherever the warm wind blows her at other times of the year, where she offers ceremonies and workshops internationally.

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