The RedLeaf Fitness Podcast

Reading with Ari: Book Review of, Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday. Join RedLeaf book reviewer Ari as she discusses the complex relationship between self-improvement, fitness, and the dangers of pride. The battle between personal growth and ego is a journey we all face. Our passion for triathlon training is the backdrop for a broader conversation about life's obstacles and triumphs. We share anecdotes from our indoor training struggles and the yearning for the liberating embrace of the outdoors while also delving into Ryan Holiday's potent message in "Ego is the Enemy." Listen as we dissect the cultural echo chamber that inflates our egos and confuses self-advertising with substantive progress. You'll walk away with five transformative takeaways from Holiday's work, each marked by a quote that has reshaped our perspective on personal and athletic aspirations.When the starting gun of our endeavours fires, the blend of passion and process keeps our strides steady. This episode peels back the layers of visualization's strengths and weaknesses as I recount the visceral power of picturing the Ironman finish line long before the race began. We critique the seductive trap of passion, advocating instead for a foundation of purpose and the grind of disciplined effort. Our discussion turns to Henry Ford's wisdom, illustrating that reputation reflects actions, not intentions. This chapter reinforces the importance of embracing the mundane and the methodical, and it will inspire you to honour the quiet dedication that actual ambition demands.In conclusion, we celebrate personal victories and the silent satisfaction of chasing one's potential. We tackle the challenging but rewarding task of learning from failure and maintaining humility in our relentless pursuit of personal betterment. From the reflective calm found in a swimmer's strokes to the triumphant charge toward our personal bests, we explore the essence of growth and fulfillment. Embrace the insights from this book as you navigate the waters of life, striving for an existence unshackled by ego.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Join Sean and Michelle as they share stories from the fitness world, uncovering small habits that may be hindering your progress. They cover a range of topics, from serious to seriously funny, to help you overcome everyday fitness challenges.In this session, they discuss the importance of being coachable, especially in CrossFit. It can be difficult to balance your desire for immediate success with your coach's advice for long-term health. Sean shares his personal experience with wanting to outrun his coach's guidance, while Michelle talks about the emotional ties we have to fitness goals. They discuss the benefits of open dialogue with mentors and how it can help align your self-improvement journey with your emotional wellness.Finally, they delve into the practical aspects of setting fitness goals, with a focus on protein intake. They debunk myths, offer nutritional tactics, and emphasize the power of visualization. They also give a sneak peek of Part B of their conversation, which promises to provide even more insights into the world of fitness. So, join Sean and Michelle and let's tackle those fitness dreams together!🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Ever felt like winter's gloom has a stranglehold on your smile? Well, buckle up as Coach Michelle and I, Sean Blinch, take you on a journey to wrestle back your joy and kickstart your productivity, even under Toronto's stubborn cloud cover. In our latest episode of the Red Leaf Fitness podcast, we unpack the toolbox for crafting your daily sunshine, from the simple pleasures of a good book to the endorphin rush of your favorite workout. And if you're someone who needs a 'wolf at the door' to chase, we dive into why a looming challenge can be just the ticket to keep the winter blues at bay.Navigating the supplement aisle can feel like a quest without a map, but we've got the compass you've been looking for. Join us as we sift through the avalanche of dietary advice, landing on solid ground with the real MVPs – whey protein, creatine, and the like. As we chuckle over the memory of a shampoo scent, ylang ylang, we don't forget to remind you of the critical step: consulting a healthcare pro before rejigging your supplement stack. Whether you're looking to build muscle or just keep your spirits lifted, we've got the lowdown on what's worth your hard-earned dollars (and what's not).Before you think popping pills is the golden ticket to Hulk-like gains, listen in as we shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of health – veggies. Yes, you heard us, those green machines might just be your secret weapon in the testosterone department, thanks to a little thing called DIM. But it's not just about what you eat—Michelle and I serve up a reminder that good ol' Z's and a balanced plate are the real cornerstones of peak performance and tip-top testosterone. So if you're ready to put a spring in your step (and your muscles) this winter, give this episode a listen. Coach Michelle and I are all set to guide you through the season with a mix of science, stories, and a sprinkle of humor.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to a stronger, healthier, and more joyful life? That's exactly what Michelle and I, promise as we guide you through the transformative power of strength training. Our latest episode isn't just for gym aficionados; it's for anyone aiming to craft a robust life inside and out. From the novice lifting their body weight to the seasoned athlete refining their clean and jerk, we're here with anecdotes, insights, and strategies to help you tailor a plan as unique as your goals.Encountering a plateau in your training can be as frustrating as a barbell that won't budge. But what if I told you that the secret to surpassing your personal best isn't always about piling on more plates? Within the depths of our discussion, we dissect the nuances of technique, the strategy behind regression for progression, and the psychological battle of lifting heavier. It's a narrative that redefines success in weightlifting, replacing the obsession with numbers with a holistic approach to incrementally achieving peak performance and ensuring safety.Sculpting your physique is one piece of the puzzle; the other is nurturing your well-being amidst life's daily hustle. Michelle and I explore the essential acts of self-care that foster stress management and invite joy into your routine. From setting boundaries to unwinding with intention, we share practical steps to improve not only your evenings but also your mornings and, ultimately, your life. So, tune in and let us accompany you on a journey that's not just about getting stronger but also about embracing happiness every step of the way.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Wave goodbye to those lofty New Year's resolutions that never stick and say hello to turning big dreams into daily habits with us, Sean Blinch and Michelle—your guides to a fitter, happier you. This episode is a goldmine for anyone who's ever found themselves scribbling ambitious fitness goals but come February, can't even find the pen. We're swapping out over-the-top aspirations for realistic, bite-size actions, because let's face it, prepping for a triathlon doesn't happen overnight. From maintaining a simple hydration streak to leveraging the psychological power of habit-building apps, we're laying down the foundation for a year where your fitness routine actually becomes routine.Ready to lace up your sneakers for the Gravenhurst triathlon or just aiming to run your first full lap around the park? Our latest chat is all about the personal triumphs that come from pushing just a bit further each day. We give you the insider scoop on community events and training opportunities that'll have you biking, swimming, and running alongside fellow enthusiasts. Joining forces with Coach Karen for a cycling session or diving in with Coach Tara for a team swim not only offers guidance but fuels the camaraderie that keeps the spirit of competition friendly and your personal goals within reach.As we wrap up, don't forget that our Zoom calls are the virtual place to be for anyone targeting races, be it a duathlon, a 10K, or the Gravenhurst triathlon. It's not all split times and race strategies; we're dishing out wisdom that transcends the track, keeping you in the loop with newsletters and community updates that will ensure 2024 is more than just a leap year—it's your leap forward. Join Michelle and me as we step into a year of shared victories, growth, and a community cheering you on at every mile marker. Here's to the progress we make each day and the wins we'll celebrate together.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Embark on an extraordinary expedition through the life of Tara Norton, an athlete whose dedication to sports began under the Toronto skyline.  We uncover the layers of Tara's formative years, we're reminded that the fire of competition is kindled in the playgrounds of our youth. You'll be drawn into the world of a young girl whose parents' encouragement paved the way for a life rich in athletic pursuit, only to find that the allure of high school social life momentarily eclipsed her passion for the pool. However, the embers of competition never truly cooled. Tara's story reignites with a zeal for sports as we trace her journey from a hesitant high schooler to a university standout.Tune in to hear how Tara wove her way through the demanding tapestry of collegiate swimming and rowing, only to stumble upon the alluring challenge of triathlons. She vividly recounts the evolution of her technique, the gruelling training regimens, and the unique voracity that follows a swimmer's workout. From the serene rowing mornings that could have led to Olympic dreams to the adrenaline-fueled transitions of triathlon, Tara's narrative is a testament to the adaptability and prowess of an athlete who found her true calling on the triathlon circuit. Her reflections on Ironman successes reveal not just the physical strength required, but the mental fortitude that becomes the true hallmark of a pro.As our conversation winds down, Tara shares the intimate dance of balancing the rigours of motherhood with the relentless pull of competition. Her resilience in the face of injury and the sheer willpower to overcome serve as a beacon to all who face adversity. From professional triumphs to the Ultraman challenges, Tara embodies the spirit of perseverance. Her journey isn't solely about athletic conquests; it's a profound exploration of the human condition and the unwavering pursuit of what ignites our souls with passion. Join us for this episode as we celebrate the indomitable spirit of Tara Norton, a narrative that affirms the transformative power of dedicated pursuit in sports and in life.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

In this interview, we sit down with teenager Finn Rayner to explore the crucial transition period of high school. We delve into the impact of the pandemic on the academic and social aspects of high school life and how it has affected Finn. He offers an honest perspective of his struggles with online learning and the social pressures associated with this phase of life. We also address the subject of drug use among teenagers and emphasize the crucial role of parents in teaching children about the consequences of their actions.During the conversation, we discuss the complexities of personal growth and the significance of familial relationships. Finn shares his journey of dealing with the loss of his father amidst the rigours of teenage life. He enlightens us with his candid thoughts on emotional maturity, the value of friendship, and the unyielding support offered by his family.We also talk about the pressure high school students face regarding future plans and the importance of living in the present. Finn shares his aspiration to visit Nepal and learn about a different culture. The episode concludes with a tribute to Finn's parents' influential role in shaping his life.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

In our latest podcast episode, my guest Ari and I discuss Michael Easter's book "Scarcity Brain." We explore how our survival instincts and scarcity cues can keep us trapped in a cycle of insatiability, and the far-reaching implications of scarcity and numbers in our daily decisions. We also tackle the controversial topic of cancel culture and the alarming rise of overthinking and offer practical guidance to foster contentment through gratitude, meditation, and wise decision-making. Tune in now for a deep understanding of how scarcity influences our lives and how we can combat its effects.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Alyssa Ages, author of Secrets of Giants, shares her empowering journey of lifting heavy things and its life-changing impact on her. Alyssa's story is a testament to resilience, overcoming profound heartache after a miscarriage to find solace and healing in strength training.Her path from 'being the unathletic kid' to a strongman competitor and endurance athlete is nothing short of inspiring. Alyssa opens up about her fears, trials, and triumphs, including competing in a marathon and a half Ironman triathlon, which she embarked on despite not knowing how to swim at the outset. Her story proves strength is more than physical - it's about emotional fortitude and mastering the unexpected.But Alyssa's journey isn't a solitary one. She talks about her coach's critical role in her transformation, offering support for both the physical rigours of training and the emotional challenges that came with it. Moreover, Alyssa reveals the unexpected hurdles of writing a book and the power of vulnerability in sharing her story. Join us for an engaging conversation beyond muscle and sinew to explore emotional resilience and the real meaning of strength.Book Available now!https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/707130/secrets-of-giants-by-alyssa-ages/9780593539408🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Join us on an exhilarating journey as we chat with CrossFit Games athlete Kevin Cunningham with his long-time friend and Coach Trenton MacKenzie Armes, who take us through the trials and triumphs of their journey to the CrossFit Games. The duo opens up about their inspirations and sheds light on how they prepared for the competition and the community that rallied around them. A special mention of Nicole Corriero, a previous guest, who was pivotal in inspiring Kevin to take on this challenge. No sporting prowess can be achieved without dedication and discipline. Kevin gives us a peek into his disciplined approach with his home gym and how it has been instrumental in his fitness journey. They also touch upon the revolutionary fitness thinking that CrossFit propagates and its role in their achievements. Furthermore, they give us an inside look into the logistics of the competition, the camaraderie amongst the athletes, and the reality of balancing family life with intense training regimes. A heartwarming story from Kevin about a conversation with his daughter will leave you reflecting on the personal sacrifices athletes often make.As we move to the final segment, we touch upon the challenges and stresses associated with CrossFit competitions.  As we close, we excitedly discuss Kevin and Trenton's upcoming adventure - the Traverse. This four-day trek in the Tobacco Route Mountains of Montana will test their endurance and survival skills. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, revelations, and the true essence of what it takes to be an athlete of their calibre. So sit back, tune in, and prepare to be inspired to KEEP GOING. 🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Join us as we journey alongside our guest Ayesha Rollinson, founder of Team Atomica, from her engineering career to her pursuit of an Olympic spot, only to find her calling in coaching. Now leading a masters swim and triathlon club based in Toronto, Ayesha and the incredible coaches of Team Atomica are transforming lives, including Coach Seans, by helping athletes improve their swimming and introducing them to the world of triathlons.Uncover how the love of challenges and problem-solving manifested in  Ayesha from a young age and led to her organizing and winning her first half marathon at 12 years old. Hear first-hand how her family's support fueled her competitive spirit and influenced the athletic success of her and her siblings. Ayesha’s refusal to adhere to gender norms, disciplinary boundaries and the power of words in coaching form the backbone of her inspiring story, one that will resonate with anyone who's faced hurdles and found ways to leap over them.Discover the balance between entrepreneurship, family, and training that Ayesha has skillfully managed and the philosophies that guide Team Atomica. As we delve into Ayesha’s life as an entrepreneur, you’ll gain insights into the rewarding nature of coaching and the profound gratitude it brings. So, get ready for a transformative journey, expect to be moved, and come away inspired by Ayesha's dedication to creating an accessible and supportive athletic community.Learn More: https://teamatomica.com/🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Join me as I open up about my journey from competing in an Olympic distance triathlon to facing the most difficult mental and physical test of my life:  becoming an Ironman.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

What if the very comforts we relish in the modern world were actually hampering our happiness and wellness? That's the riveting question we explore with Michael Easter's, book "The Comfort Crisis," in our latest episode. We engage in an eye-opening discussion about the impact of our smartphones, temperature-controlled environments, and other conveniences on our health, as well as the life-altering power of stepping outside our comfort zones. Michael's personal accounts from his 33-day expedition in Alaska offer invaluable insights into our quest for comfort.The episode takes an intriguing turn as we wade into the oft-debated waters of meat consumption. From the ethics of hunting to the distinctive flavor of pasture-raised meat, we dissect the subject from all angles, while emphasizing the need for mindful consumption. We also spotlight the merits of "voting with your money," advocating for consumers to make choices that align with their values and principles. The conversation then veers towards Masogi, a term coined by Dr. Marcus Elliot, signifying pushing the boundaries of human potential – a must-listen for anyone eager to challenge themselves and expand their horizons.Rounding off the episode, we delve into a deeper understanding of solitude and its dichotomous nature – often perceived as a sign of weakness and a gateway to self-discovery. Our chat highlights the importance of getting comfortable with being alone, fostering self-awareness, and developing authenticity in relationships. We conclude by sharing stories about Brazil and Canada's starkly different camping experiences. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for fitness enthusiasts, adventurers, and anyone keen on challenging societal norms and pushing personal boundaries. Tune in for an enlightening journey that might just motivate you to step outside your comfort zone.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Join us on a thrilling journey with today's guest, Alba, as she shares her inspiring story from her first swim lesson to becoming a triathlete. She recounts braving icy winter swims, juggling a new job, and participating in two CrossFit competitions that led up to her exhilarating day at the triathlon. In this episode, you'll experience the excitement of a triathlon race day through Alba's eyes. She vividly describes every detail, from the meticulous pre-race nutrition plan and the bustling atmosphere of the gear setup, to the unique boat start and the transition from swimming to biking. Alba also shares how she used positive self-talk and pacing to find her rhythm in the water, and how her CrossFit experience powered her through.Alba's journey is a testament to the power of a positive mindset and the importance of a strong support system. She credits CrossFit as a significant contributor to her triathlon success and shares valuable tips for anyone aspiring to take on this challenge. We conclude our chat by reflecting on the magic of the journey and the importance of relishing every part of the race. Get ready to be inspired to conquer your own fitness challenges. Tune in to witness the making of a triathlete!🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

When was the last time you heard an inspiring life story of a surgeon who overcame adversity to achieve his dreams? Join me as I sit down with Dr. Andrew Feifer, MD, Urologic Oncology, to discuss his life journey, from his childhood in Montreal to becoming a successful surgeon and the impact of his mother's experience on his path. We delve into his intense conversations with patients, his commitment to providing hope and confidence, and the balance of risks and rewards that come with being a surgeon.Throughout our conversation, Dr. Feifer opens up about the importance of self-care and shares his insights on prioritizing oneself to give more to others. We discuss his experiences working with a diverse and skilled team of medical professionals and the importance of mentorship for new surgeons. We also explore the potential for fitness facilities like RedLeaf to collaborate with physicians in optimizing wellness.Finally, Dr. Feifer emphasizes the importance of living a meaningful life and maximizing our time on earth. Don't miss this inspiring and insightful conversation with Dr. Andrew Feifer, where we learn about the challenges, rewards, and dedication it takes to become a successful surgeon and how prioritizing self-care can lead to a more fulfilling life.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Ever struggled with finding your fitness passion and overcoming personal obstacles? Coach Karen shares her incredible journey from small-town Ancaster, Ontario to becoming an accomplished triathlete. We reminisce about her childhood as an overweight kid, her life-changing experience with the Woodland Challenge program, and her ongoing journey of self-discovery and personal growth.Karen opens up about a pivotal injury that led her to fall in love with cycling and shares how she developed her skills and met fellow cycling enthusiasts like Karen Verk at the Flyers Cycling Club. As her passion for cycling grew, she met her riding partner, and they embarked on a new adventure together - triathlons.From starting with a 10K bike ride to competing in sprint distance triathlons, Olympic distance, and her favourite, the half Ironman, Karen's determination and drive are truly inspiring. We discuss her first race in Syracuse, New York, the challenges she faced, and how her experiences led her to conquer a full Ironman. Join us as we explore Karen's powerful story of self-discovery, personal growth, and finding one's passion in life.🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

What if you could unlock the secrets to living a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life? Join us as we sit down with Ari to discuss Dr. Peter Attia's book, "The Science and Art of Longevity." Despite its complexity, we both rate the book an impressive 8-8.5 out of 10 and share our insights on what could have been improved, particularly in the nutrition chapter. Throughout the episode, we explore the Canadian healthcare system, Peter's three-part approach to longevity, and the four horsemen of disease: metabolic dysfunction, heart disease, cancer, and cognitive dysfunction. We discuss the impact of modern diets on our ancient genes and the importance of prevention and early screening for these diseases. Moreover, we highlight the benefits of zone two training and the significance of maintaining a well-rounded fitness routine for overall health and wellness.Ari's passion and enthusiasm for health and fitness truly shine through in this engaging conversation. We also express our appreciation for feedback and book recommendations from our listeners. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about living a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life - tune in now!🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Join Adam and Sean as they deep dive into Adams's story and explore love and relationships, launching Kitchen Hub, Business lessons (Holy Sh*t Moments, Fitness Journey, CrossFit, and his story with Cancer. 🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING#Health #Resilience #Productivity #Crossfit #Podcast #Stoic #Philosophy #Training #Business #Nutrition #Toronto #Canada #Cancer #Love 🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

Everything you need to know about Road To The Open Challenge with Sean and Michelle @tacticnutrition TemplatesTips & Tricks For SuccessCrossFit Open More!🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.  ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING#Health #Resilience #Productivity #Crossfit #Podcast #Stoic #Philosophy #Training #Business #Nutrition #Toronto #Canada 🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING

In this episode, Alison opens up about her journey around the world as a teacher, what she learned and how that shaped who she is.  She also talks about becoming an author and reconnecting with her city of Toronto.  Support Alison by picking up her beautiful children's book here ❤️https://a.co/d/cIbuSGj🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.  ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING#Health #Resilience #Productivity #Crossfit #Podcast #Stoic #Philosophy #Training #Business #Nutrition #Toronto #Canada 🧠 This episode and more are available now on all streaming platforms. Check it out on Spotify, iTunes or http://podcast.redleaf.fit/ '𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ⛏️💎#KEEPGOING