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Mar 28, 2017

Today we talk with Jen Oliver, founder of LoveFitMama.com, the platform through which she educates, inspires, and transforms busy moms into loving, fit mamas by restoring their core, igniting their passion, and designing their ideal reality. Jen has made it her mission to passionately teach women to love their bodies and take loving control of their lives. Fueled by her genuine zest for life and adventure, our conversation naturally touched on mindfulness, bedtime routines (for entrepreneurs, not kids), as well as the logistics of packing up your life, and traveling around the world with a two-year-old and four-year-old in tow. This episode could truly be a rule book for living the good life.

 

 

Key Takeaways:

[:30] Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy.

[2:01] Jen and Dr. Meghan played basketball together in high school.

[2:32] Jen realized when she was very young that she enjoyed making people feel better about themselves.

[4:50] A personal training job was crucial to Jen’s understanding of what she really wanted in a career.

[6:01] How did becoming a mother affect Jen’s career path?

[10:12] How she went from fitness model to role model.

[11:00] Often, it is people’s perception of their own bodies that holds them back from reaching their goals.

[12:30] Some people feel like their body has betrayed them, and mindfulness can help to heal that feeling.

[14:51] We need to take Getting Out of Our Head 101.

[17:36] How does Jen define success?

[21:39] If you aren’t tuning into your own needs, you are going to let people down.

[22:14] Even after Jen graduated with a master’s degree, she had the strong feeling that her dream job had not been created yet.

[24:25] Jen feels honored and grateful every time she is called “Mom.” She loves being an entrepreneur, too.

[26:42] Jen created true freedom, and used it to travel around the world.

[30:08] Live your values.

[34:08] What can each of us do, starting today, to make the world a better place?

[36:56] Take this month’s quiz about stress and adrenal fatigue.

[37:21] Jen schedules out five o’clock to seven o’clock every morning, for her morning routine.

[41:42] What are Jen’s favorite travel snacks?

[43:23] Jen loves dandelion tea.

[44:02] What does Jen do for fun?

[44:46] Entrepreneurship can be learned.

 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Better Than Before, by Gretchen Rubin

Fit Mama Facebook Group

Fit Mama on Instagram

21 Days to Love Your Body E-book

Tweetables:

“When you love the body you have, you have the body you love.”

 

“It wasn’t ever about appearance for me.”

 

“I grew a human inside my body. That was the most miraculous thing that ever could’ve happened.”

 

“Discipline paves the road to freedom.”

 

More About Jen Oliver

Jen is the founder and CEO of FitMama. Jen learned early on that being a FitMama all starts with LOVE and created a movement of empowering women to love their bodies and love their lives.

Jen is a certified Bellies Inc. trainer and specializes in the pre- and post-natal journey of building a solid foundation in the body by pre-habbing and re-habbing the core.

 

Jen has completed a Master’s degree in Exercise and Healthy Psychology at McMaster University and co-founded LivferU Personal Management Consulting in 2008. She continues to train and coach individuals to achieve their goals and has been a sought-after speaker throughout Canada.

 

Jen participated in a 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreat and is a trained practitioner in the healing art of Reiki. Helping others with self awareness, self love, self acceptance and personal development is a central focus for Jen. She created the popular podcast Kaizen with Jen, which features insights based on research and experience offering listeners food for thought and action items for continuous self-improvement in any domain.

 

Jen’s athleticism and love for sports led her to pursue her undergraduate education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario while playing five years of varsity basketball. After Graduating with two Bachelors degrees, one in Honours Psychology and one in Physical and Health Education, Jen went on to work in the field of health and fitness. Her industry career included personal training, fitness instruction, nutrition coaching, fitness competing, educating others through health, nutrition and wellness seminars and fitness club management.

 

Jen believes nutrition is the cornerstone of optimal health and without the proper nutrients to create healthy brain chemistry, it is impossible to be your best for yourself or those around you. Healthy relationships begin with healthy minds and bodies, and as a holistic nutritionist, Jen takes a mind-body approach to ensure that nutrition and mindfulness form the basis of her coaching practice. Jen is the mother of two young daughters and lives with her husband Chris in Ontario, Canada.

 

 

Special Offer from Jen for Listener’s of the Entrepology Podcast:

Grab a free copy of Jen’s eBook and offerings. $57 Value.

Http://lovefitmama.com/love

 

Want even more move, join her Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/lovefitmama

 

 

Connect with My Guest

W: http://lovefitmama.com

T: @lovefitmama

FB: Lovefitmama

IG: @love_fitmama

SC: LoveJenOliver

 

 

Monthly Quiz

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters. This month, the focus is on stress and adrenal health….

 

See where you stack up and access the quiz right here.

 

Call to Action

We can’t move forward unless we start to take action. This week’s call to action; gratitude changes not only your perspective, but your physiology as well. Work on setting aside 2 minutes in the morning and evening to focus on what you are grateful for in your life.

Mar 21, 2017

Dr. Marc Bubbs is a board certified naturopathic doctor, author, speaker, strength coach and sports nutrition lead for the Canadian Men’s National Basketball Team. He has worked with athletes and others trying to improve their health for over a decade. He is also an ancestral lifestyle expert and the author of The Paleo Project: The 21st Century Guide to Looking Leaner, Getting Stronger and Living Longer.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:29] Thank you to our sponsor, Legacy.

[3:04] What is ancestral medicine, and how did Dr. Bubbs find it?

[9:18] How can busy people stick to an ancestral lifestyle?

[12:28] Dr. Bubbs will be publishing a series of articles about secrets to longevity.

[15:36] Focus on overall health, rather than body composition.

[16:34] Identify your biggest roadblocks to vibrant health, and target them in order to make the most progress.

[17:30] Start small and be open to change.

[18:46] Dr. Bubbs recommends intermittent fasting.

[21:13] How do you know if you are in ketosis?

[23:06] Men and women have different nutritional needs.

[25:42] Stress is a big problem for people today.

[28:13] Having lab work done can be very helpful.

[31:05] What does Dr. Bubbs think about supplements?

[34:04] Monitor your health and seek help when something isn’t right.

[35:07] Take this month’s quiz about stress and adrenal fatigue.

[35:28] What is Dr. Bubbs’s morning routine?

[36:05] Dr. Bubbs goes to bed early.

[36:16] Dr. Bubbs has several hot beverages of choice.

[36:34] Dr. Bubbs loves spending time with his kids.

[36:59] Entrepreneurship may come naturally or may be learned.

[37:38] Dr. Bubbs would love a personal chef.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Paleo Project: The 21st Century Guide to Looking Leaner, Getting Stronger and Living Longer, by Dr. Marc Bubbs

Dr. Bubbs’ Performance Podcast

Legacy

Dr. Bubbs on Instagram

Dr. Bubbs on Facebook

 

 

More About Dr. Marc Bubbs

Dr. Marc Bubbs is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor, Author, Speaker, Sports Nutrition Lead for the Canadian Men's National Basketball Team and Strength Coach. He has been working with athletes, active people and those striving to improve their health for over a decade and is passionate that diet, exercise and lifestyle are the MOST powerful tools for improving your overall health, body composition and performance. He is the author of The Paleo Project: The 21st Century Guide to Looking Leaner, Getting Stronger, and Living Longer , a regular contributor to Breaking Muscle, PaleoDiet.com and Healthier Talks, as well as the nutrition advisory board member for Strong Magazine. Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness and medical conferences across North America and Europe, consults with NBA, NHL and MLB teams, and sees patients out of the Sport Medicine Clinic at the Toronto Athletic Club in downtown Toronto. 

 

Connect with My Guest

W:  http://drbubbs.com

T: @DrBubbs

FB: @DrBubbs

IG: @DrBubbs

 

Monthly Quiz

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters. This month, the focus is on stress and adrenal health….

 

See where you stack up and access the quiz right here http://meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz

 

Call to Action

We can’t move forward unless we start to take action. This week’s call to action; change what you snack on in the afternoon. Rather than a second coffee or something sweet, try adding a saturated fat like organic beef jerky or some guacamole.

Mar 14, 2017

In this podcast we sit down with mother, teacher and visionary entrepreneur, Christine Russell. Christine is the co-founder and owner of the Toronto-based yoga studio 889 Yoga. She is an entrepreneur who believes in miracles and the limitless possibilities that arise from a well-planned journey inward. Today she shares her thoughts on mindfulness, essential oils, entrepreneurship, and, most especially, gives us a look into her epic and beautiful morning routine.

 

Key Takeaways:

[2:23] We have everything we need.

[3:52] How did Christine’s love of yoga lead her to entrepreneurship?

[5:37] Christine’s parents have influenced her entrepreneurial spirit.

[8:39] How does Christine stay grounded and calm while running her business?

[13:12] The term “mindfulness” comes with a lot of cultural baggage, so how can we encourage others to be mindful?

[21:05] What are Christine’s favorite wellness hacks?

[25:34] Dr. Meghan recommends THIS for meditation.

[26:56] Christine recommends essential oils for a quick shift in energy.

[33:51] Christine says every home needs a space for sacred practice and stillness.

[37:01] Keep toxins out of your home.

[38:49] What is Christine’s morning routine?

[41:15] Christine loves Chaga mixed with organic coffee.

[42:08] Christine is an outdoor enthusiast, and also loves to dance.

[42:30] Are we born as entrepreneurs.

[43:41] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher, and we would really appreciate a quick review. Let us keep you healthy, because when people have their health, they can change the world!

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

f.lux

iPhone Bedtime Setting

The Five Minute Journal

MUSE

889 Yoga

889 Yoga Shop

Christine on Instagram

Email Christine at christine@889yoga.com

 

More About Christine Russell

Christine Russell is a mother to two girls, a teacher, an entrepreneur, and a visionary. She believes in miracles and the limitless possibilities arising from the journey inward. In 2007 she co-founded 889 with her sister Emily - a studio Toronto with the mission to inspire happy, healthy, peaceful lives.  889 is host to nearly 100 yoga, pilates and meditation classes weekly, a teacher training program, The 889 Shop (889yoga.com/shop) curated for your mindful lifestyle, and a beautiful community of radiant people. Christine is a kind and loving teacher of Yoga, Meditation and Essential Oils, teaching to those ready to up-level and elevate the way they think and feel and live in the world. Christine graduated from the 889 Living Yoga School, The Richard Ivey School of Business, and from the MIT EO Entrepreneurship Program. Mama Earth is her favourite playground with her girls and husband. It is Christine's personal mission to ignite your inner light and brighten those around you.

 

Connect with My Guest

W: www.889yoga.com

W: www.mydoterra.com/christinerussell889

E: christine@889yoga.com

 

Something Special for our Guests

If you are in Toronto, we welcome you to 889 for our "889 Welcome", 40 days of unlimited classes for $80. Boom. I mean, Namaste. 

 

Monthly Quiz

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters. This month, the focus is on stress and adrenal health….

 

See where you stack up and access the quiz right here http://meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz

 

Call to Action

We can’t move forward unless we start to take action. This week’s call to action; make your morning sacred. It doesn’t have to happen at 5am, but when you start your day, do it with intention and a consistent routine.

Mar 7, 2017

Sachin Patel is a chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner and thought leader in the area of health innovation and empowered patient care. His superpower is the capacity and wisdom to de-escalate complicated ideas about health and articulate them in a way that is simple and accessible. Today I spoke with him about how to build a bio-hacked home, parenting, power foods, kryptonite nutrition and a philosophy of health and living that empowers anyone to become their strongest personal self.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:51] Dr. Patel tells us about his journey to becoming a healer and entrepreneur, and how dealing with a specific group of patients changed his life.

[9:30] Dr. Patel doesn’t take on patients that are not fully committed to healing.

[12:58] Dr. Patel asks prospective patients three screening questions.

[17:08] Dr. Patel is passionate about motivation, and has researched what keeps people motivated.

[21:37] Entrepreneurs are dopamine junkies.

[24:10] How does Dr. Patel stay motivated himself?

[24:57] What does a perfect day look like to Dr. Patel?

[31:10] What are Dr. Patel’s suggestions for a healthy home?

[34:30] Dr. Patel believes that the doctor of the future is the patient, and has created a program to create scalable change through patients today.

[38:35] Dr. Patel goes to bed at 10:00 every night.

[40:28] What is Dr. Patel’s hot beverage of choice?

[41:38] Dr. Patel’s work is fun for him.

[41:48] How does Dr. Patel balance business and parenting?

[43:18] Dr. Patel believes there is a genetic component of the entrepreneurial spirit.

[45:54] If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more, please subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher, and we would really appreciate a quick review. Let us keep you healthy, because when people have their health, they can change the world!

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Living Proof Institute

The Motivation Molecule, by Sachin Patel

Find Your Chronotype

 

 

More About Sachin Patel

Dr. Sachin Patel is a proud father, husband and chiropractic physician. His passion is to help his patients and community through his organization, The Living Proof Institute. He serves his community as a Functional and Lifestyle Medicine Provider, speaker and author. He enjoys working with motivated patients that are looking to elevate their health by combining personal responsibility with his clinical expertise. His hobbies include reading, writing and public speaking. His favorite past time is spending time with his wife Dipa, and son Devin.

 

Connect with My Guest

W: www.becomeproof.com

F: facebook.com/drsachinpatel

T: @becomeproof

 

Monthly Quiz

Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters. This month, the focus is on stress and adrenal health….

 

See where you stack up and access the quiz right here http://meghanwalker.com/entrepologyquiz

 

Call to Action

We can’t move forward unless we start to take action. This week’s call to action; move forward on the lingering or unanswered symptoms you have been ignoring for sometime. Reach out to your doctor, naturopath or other healthcare provider to find out how you can take you health to the next level.

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