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:
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….
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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.
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 Motivation Molecule, by Sachin Patel
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
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.
Dr. Meghan Walker is a Naturopathic Doctor and Entrepologist. At 22 she sold her first business and was hooked as an entrepreneur. When she hit the wall with her health, Meghan discovered that the secret to endless creativity and boundless energy as an entrepreneur is accessible to all of us. This is the story of how she came to be a leading expert on the health of entrepreneurs and a fierce advocate for the empowerment of women and their place at the helm of the entrepreneurial movement.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Our Monthly Health Assessment Quiz
More About Dr. Meghan Walker
Dr. Meghan Walker is a naturopathic doctor, serial entrepreneur and mother. She graduation from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and completed a science degree, with a focus in reproductive physiology from the University of Waterloo. As an entrepreneur, Meghan started and sold her first business while in University and went on to found the Canadian Chapter of a national Youth Engagement Organization called Millennium Kids. Millennium Kids, taught responsible social activism in schools across Canada, Australia and South Africa.
Meghan is a Co-founder and past CEO of the digital health media start-up, Bright Almond, and she has most recently launched ‘The First 18’, an online incubator for new clinician entrepreneurs and Legacy, a community of go-getters looking to optimize their health and performance. Meghan maintains a boutique practice in Downtown Toronto, catering to entrepreneurs and inspired individuals looking to maximize their body and brain. When not satisfying her entrepreneurial itch, she is hanging out with her three little girls and super supportive husband.
Let’s Connect
W: http://entrepologypodcast.com
T: @drmeghanwalker
IG: @drmeghanwalker
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
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