Best Consilience Podcasts (2025)

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#23: Master Hypnotist Mike Mandel (50 Years) on Ego States, Parts Work, and the Architecture of Mind. 1:34:12

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Send us a text Mike Mandel is a world-leading hypnotist with over 50 years of professional experience. He's performed nearly 5,000 stage shows, trained over 10,000 students at his Toronto hypnosis academy, and co-hosts the Brain Software podcast. Our conversation bridges hypnosis, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, pain management, and meaning-…

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#22: Healing Beyond Words - Joanne Twombly on 30 + Years of Treating Complex Trauma With Hypnosis, EMDR, IFS, and Deep Brain Reorienting. 1:16:54

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Send us a text Joanne Twombly, LCSW and author of Trauma Informed Internal Family Systems, has been treating complex trauma and dissociative disorders for over 30 years. In this conversation, she explores how right-brain modalities such as EMDR, hypnosis, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) can sometimes heal what words cannot. We also discuss the ev…

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#21: Former Marine Beau Laviolette Combines EMDR, IFS and Nature Retreats to Heal Veterans and Create Meaning. 1:17:53

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Send us a text What happens when you combine military experience, personal recovery, cutting-edge trauma therapies, and the healing power of nature? Beau Laviolette's remarkable journey answers this question through a story of transformation and purpose. From the sugar cane fields of Louisiana to the Marine Corps and back again, Beau's path wasn't …

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#20: How IFS Helped Me Face Cancer And Myself - Audiodiary of My Level I IFS Training. 1:00:39

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Send us a text In this episode, I take you inside my experience of learning Internal Family Systems therapy while simultaneously navigating prostate cancer surgery and recovery during the fall and winter of 2023-24. Through audio diary entries recorded over three months, you'll hear my real-time reflections as I move through an intensive experienti…

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#19: Margaret Conley - How We Heal Complex Trauma and Legacy Burdens with IFS. 1:21:54

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Send us a text Margaret Conley, LCSW, Minister, and IFS Assistant Trainer, joins me to explore how trauma is passed down through families, culture, and society —and how we can heal. Drawing from her own powerful story, Margaret explains the Internal Family Systems (IFS) concept of legacy burdens and how she helps clients release inherited patterns …

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#18: Ridghaus Follows the Golden Threads - A Story of Adoption, Grief and Meaning. 1:27:12

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Send us a text Can you imagine learning at 35 that you were adopted? In this episode Ridghaus, my friend and Level I IFS Program Assistant, shares how this discovery transformed his sense of identity and led him to advocate for adoptee rights and communities. We also explore the profound loss of his 18-year-old son and how he has grieved. Through o…

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#027 Breaking the Pain Cycle 46:20

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Join three leading experts from Gray Institute—Dr. Gary Gray, Dr. David Tiberio, and Dr. Andrea Wasylow—as they explore the complexities of pain from a functional movement perspective. Listen in to discover how neuromechanics, holistic assessment, and patient education converge to help reduce discomfort and improve overall function. Whether you’re …

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#026 Todd Wright: A Conversation in Innovation and Performance 42:26

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Todd Wright, Vice President of Player Performance for the LA Clippers and founder of Train 4 The Game, shares his journey of redefining performance training and injury recovery using principles of Applied Functional Science®. Todd recounts compelling stories of working with elite athletes and resolving chronic pain through advanced biomechanics, in…

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#025 Michael Kane: A Conversation in Creativity and Consilience 58:42

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Michael Kane, founder of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy, shares how decades of experience, creativity, and a commitment to lifelong learning have shaped his approach to patient care. Michael explores the concept of consilience—bridging diverse disciplines like anatomy, physiology, movement science, and manual therapy—to create tailored solutions that …

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#17: Past Year Review (PYR) and Setting Intentions for Beginner's Mind, Questioning Assumptions, and Consilience in 2025. 33:11

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Send us a text This episode invites listeners to engage in a meaningful past year review, turning away from traditional resolutions toward a more insightful approach to personal growth. By exploring the themes of beginner's mind, questioning assumptions, and the importance of consilience, Dr. Dirk Winter provides a framework for navigating mental h…

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#16: Jory Agate - Unitarian Minister and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Lead Trainer on Meaning, Kindness, and How IFS Heals Trauma. 55:56

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Send us a text The Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level I training is an experiential group learning process that teaches us how to identify and heal traumatized parts of ourselves and others. In October 2023 I began this training after having recently received a prostate cancer diagnosis. This episode begins a multi - part series in which I introdu…

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#15: Do You Have One Mind or Many? How Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) Heals Trauma by Embracing Our Inner Multiplicity. 47:10

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Send us a text Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) is a type of therapy that views the normal human mind as an internal family of inner conscious beings. In this episode we unpack the key IFS concepts of 'Exiles,' 'Firefighters,' and the 'Self,' offering insights into how our childhood experiences shape our inner dynamics and how we can harmonize…

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#14: Integrative Psychiatrist Dr. Bliss Lewis Shares Her Story of Holistic Healing, Building Communities, and How She Sets Her Life Intention 1:34:26

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Send us a text Dr. Bliss Lewis is a child and adult psychiatrist, expert in integrative and alternative treatments, and creator of Mind Body 7, one of the most innovative and successful group psychotherapy practices in New York. She learned natural healing approaches as a child in in Russia and Poland, then combined these interests with modern West…

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#13: Dr. Richard Brown Leads 6 Minutes of Coherent Breathing (Supplement to Episode 12) 6:19

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Send us a text Please enjoy this guided six minute coherent breathing exercise led by Dr. RIchard Brown, co-creator of Breath Body Mind. This is a spontaneous demonstration taken out of our longer Episode 12 Interview in order for you to be able to chose the right time and place to do this exercise. For more information on Dr. Brown's approaches to…

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#12: Dr. Richard Brown, Co-Creator of Breath Body Mind, on How Ancient Breathing Techniques Can Heal Trauma, Optimize Health, and Create Joy 1:34:16

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Send us a text For thousands of years breathing has been used to heal trauma, optimize health, and build connection. Dr. Richard Brown has spent his life mastering these techniques, and is also an expert in integrative psychiatry, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia. He has co-authored over 100 scientific articles, chapters, and award…

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#11: Deb Dana - on Polyvagal Therapy, Neuroscience of Connection, and How Meaning Emerges From Our Internal States 1:16:20

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Send us a text Deb Dana is a master healer, teacher, author, and the creator of a unique polyvagal-informed approach to therapy that is based on The Polyvagal Theory of Dr. Stephen Porges. In this episode you will learn about the neuroscience of human connection, and how our autonomic nervous system is composed of three distinct internal states tha…

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#10: EMDR and The Meaning Of Life In One Word with Dr. April Minjarez 1:09:40

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Send us a text Dr. April Minjarez is the only therapist I know who is both experienced at healing infant trauma and an end of life doula. She is also an expert in multiple trauma healing modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and an amazing mentor, teacher, and healer. In this episode you will hear how a terrifyin…

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How To Focus On The Bigger Picture 21:07

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Working on your body image can be such an empowering journey when you're clear on what kind of life you're moving towards. Here's how to go beyond simply picking some words off a list of values. CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY Join the Empowered Edit newsletter Get coached by Shannon Chat on instagram

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Can You Have Too Much Self Compassion? 20:45

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Worried you'll let yourself go? Compassion is NOT about going easy on yourself, it's a more helpful way to hold yourself accountable. This episode discusses different models of compassion and how you can become the most helpful version of yourself. CONNECT WITH SHANNON Join the Empowered Edit newsletter Get coached by Shannon Chat on instagram…

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What If I Want To Diet? 24:10

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You're unhappy in your body and you want to make some changes. Here's how you can support yourself to feel your best and make healthy changes that actually last. Coaches, you can enrol in BIF HERE and join us for the workshop on Overcoming Client Resistance! CONNECT WITH SHANNON Join the Empowered Edit newsletter Get coached by Shannon Chat on inst…

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#9: Dr. Richard Brockman - On Surviving His Mother's Suicide, Psychoanalysis, and Healing Trauma with Neuroscience, Storytelling and Love 1:30:15

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Send us a text When Richard Brockman was seven years old his mother died by suicide. He went on to become an expert in trauma and suicide, and is now a Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia, Psychoanalyst, Playwright, Author and my mentor and friend. He recently published his memoir, Life After Death: Surviving Suicide, which tells his story of loss …

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Working Through Resistance 27:48

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Resistance is a normal part of change. If you're struggling to take steps towards your goals, or working with clients who aren't completing forms/check ins, this episode will help. Learn what contributes to resistance, how we can reduce unnecessary resistance, and how we can move forward in spite of it. If you're a coach who has been thinking about…

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Not Feeling Motivated? Here's What To Do. 21:46

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Motivation is not a feeling. So how do we take action when we don't feel like it? In this episode I share two evidence-based theories of motivation to help you understand what's really going on when you struggle, and the self-regulation skills you need to help you to take action. Coaches, HERE is the self-monitoring spreadsheet I use with clients. …

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What If I Value Aesthetics? 15:08

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What if I want to lose weight because I can't find clothes that fit? What if I genuinely prefer my body to be leaner? In this episode, I talk about how to find strong sources of motivation and what it really means to embody your values. CONNECT WITH SHANNON Join the Empowered Edit newsletter Get coached by Shannon Chat on instagram…

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#8: 2023 Year End Review: How a Meaning Inventory Can Guide Us Into a Better New Year 26:16

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Send us a text In this episode I discuss how a year end review can help us prioritize and plan for the year ahead. I review what I have learned from this podcast so far and look ahead toward upcoming episodes and topics in 2024. Produced by Dirk Winter and Violet Chernoff Theme Music by The Thrashing Skumz…

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Episode 12 - Mike Radzicki 59:54

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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…

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An Alternative To Macro Tracking 24:07

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In this episode I discuss why, for most people, macro tracking becomes redundant when you have strong self regulation skills. I walk you through the 5 step process we use in coaching to help you make intentional food choices, develop confidence in your body and yourself, and manage your thoughts and emotions in ways that move you towards your goals…

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Choosing Self-Respect 17:02

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If you want to feel better about yourself, you don't need self-love. You need to continually choose to embody self-respect. Here's the difference and how to do it. CONNECT WITH SHANNON Join the Empowered Edit newsletter Get coached by Shannon Chat on instagram

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How To Hold Yourself Accountable 22:43

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You're feeling motivated right now but what about when that initial enthusiasm fades? That's where self-accountability comes in. It's your ability to take action when you don't feel like it AND your ability to recover from setbacks that will determine whether you reach your goals. It's following through on the things you say to yourself because the…

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End of Year Reflection & Goal Setting 26:40

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If you want to make some changes next year but you're not sure where to start, begin with reflecting on this past year. In this episode, I walk you through the process using my experience as an example. Skipping the reflection will mean you'll end up repeating the same mistakes and spinning your wheels. Taking the time to reflect will also help you…

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Don't Let Comparisons Get You Down 20:43

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How often do you compare yourself to others? Whether it's your body or your business, you probably compare way more than you think. And how does that make you feel about yourself? Whilst comparisons can be inspiration, more often than not we use comparative information to judge ourselves and put ourselves down. This just erodes our self confidence.…

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#7: Bruce Hersey - How I Built the Syzygy Institute - Healing Trauma by Combining EMDR, IFS, and Coherence Therapy. 1:28:01

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Send us a text "The more efficient a force is, the more silent and the more subtle it is. Love is the subtlest force in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi (quote lifted from Bruce's bio page) How can you know what type of therapy is most likely to be helpful when the number of psychotherapies is vast and growing ? One way is to learn from Bruce Hersey, w…

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Overcoming Fear of Fat Gain 12:10

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You're tired of being ruled by thoughts of food and you know that your fear of fat gain is keeping you stuck. Yet it's not something you can just switch off. This episode will help you understand your fear of fat gain and figure out the next step you can take towards a life where you feel happy in your body, at peace around food and fully engaged e…

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How To Be More Productive As A Coach 12:56

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The productivity talk you didn't know you needed. Notice when you're making comparisons to businesses you see online and take a step back to look at what your business actually requires of you. Get on the waitlist for Crushing Comparisons HERE. If you're ready to overcome your mindset blocks and get some clarity and direction in business, I'm curre…

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#6: My First Ketamine Journey: Audio Diary of Ketamine Assisted Therapy Training Experience at Menla 1:00:06

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Send us a text Join me as I share an audio diary of my first encounter with Ketamine, which is a legal psychedelic medication that can treat depression, trauma and more. Set in the serene Menla retreat center of the Catskill Mountains, this episode describes my participation in a week-long training program designed to teach mental health clinicians…

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Dedicated or Disordered? Muscularity-Oriented Behaviours In Men with George Mycock 1:04:46

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How big do your biceps have to be before you can consider yourself a real man? Join Shannon and George as they delve into the association between adherence to masculine values and muscle dysmorphia symptoms. They discuss: George's personal experience with muscle dysmorphia What are muscularity-oriented psychosocial issues and how do they impact men…

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Perfectionist? This one is for you. 34:03

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I have very high standards of myself and I bet you do too. In this episode, I chat about: My personal experience with perfectionism The difference between healthy vs unhealthy perfectionism The relationship between unhealthy perfectionism and food/body concerns How unhealthy perfectionism holds you back as a coach How we can keep our high standards…

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My Personal Body Image Journey 28:25

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Time to get personal as Shannon shares about her experience with body image concerns, toeing the line between dedication vs disordered fitness practices and why she is passionate about helping people respect themselves, take care of their bodies and make the most of life. WORK WITH SHANNON Get coached by Shannon Join the Body Image Fundamentals Tra…

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My Coaching Career So Far 45:13

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Listen to Shannon's journey from law school grad to developing a very unique skillset and carving out her own career in coaching and mentoring. Including lessons learned from: Travelling the world for 5 years and building a career along the way Running a solo business for 4 years without a single 'business' investment Working alongside researchers …

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Episode 10 - Dr. Mark S. Cohen 1:02:34

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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…

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#5: Dr. David Merrill - on Psychoanalysis, Writing, and the Value of Exploring Our Unconscious Mind with Honesty, Kindness and Courage. 1:02:06

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Send us a text What would make a successful Columbia Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst fly across the country to write a story about a one-legged wrestling superstar? What does it mean to be Neurotic, and how can we recognize and change repetitive self-defeating patterns? In this episode we explore unconscious motivations with my friend, colleague and…

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High Quality Motivation in Health & Fitness with Chris Bell 55:37

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Clients struggling to stay motivated? Probably because they are driven by low quality motivation, like a desire to change their appearance. Our role as coaches it to help our clients develop stronger forms of motivation that can be inclusive of, but are ultimately broader than, a drive to look better. But how do we do that? Well, that's what I have…

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#4: Justin Townsend, CEO of MycoMeditations - Journey into Psychedelic Retreats, Healing Trauma, and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life. 1:51:41

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Send us a text Are you curious about psychedelic retreats? Join us for an insider’s perspective with Justin Townsend, CEO of MycoMeditations, the oldest and largest psilocybin mushroom therapeutic retreat center in Jamaica. We discuss the process of safety screening, and the potential of using psychedelics to overcome trauma, ease depression, and r…

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[VISION MENTORING] My client wants to lose weight, what should I do? 9:48

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'A client wants to lose weight desperately as she thinks this is holding her back from the life she wants. She has poor body image and often overeats. I cant seem to get through to her, that our priority should be working on body image not dieting, at least for now. She feels like she needs quick results. How would you approach this, Shannon? Thank…

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Masculine Pressures & Fitness Industry Ethics with Dan Osman 50:20

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Many men are under pressure to not only look perfectly muscular and lean, but also to be successful providers and business men. What began as a conversation about masculine norms, and Dan's personal journey with health, fitness and body image, turned into a conversation around pressures in the fitness industry and implications for coaching. Dan is …

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[EMPOWER COACHING] How to overcome a poor body image when it feels impossible 11:41

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'How do you overcome poor body image, when if feels impossible and ingrained!? Since the age of 15 I have always worn hoodies and baggy pants, 15 years later, I am trying to overcome this, but exposure to take off my jumper is so daunting, makes me feel vulnerable?' Today I am answering this heartfelt question. Embracing body confidence is a courag…

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Tracking Food and Activity - Is It Always Harmful? with Erin O'Loughlin and Maryam Marashi 1:03:22

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We're diving into a topic that's frequently debated in the fitness world: tracking food intake and physical activity. Is it always harmful, or can it be a helpful tool? While tracking can enhance accountability and awareness, it might also lead to obsessive behaviours and a strained relationship with food and exercise. We'll unpack these aspects to…

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From Setbacks to Success: Embracing Self-Compassion on Your Health Journey 15:58

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If you're tired of constantly obsessing over what to eat and feeling frustrated by setbacks, this episode is for you. Join me as I explore how cultivating self-compassion can help you manage stress, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and reduce the tendency to turn to food for comfort during difficult times. Although it's often overlooked by the …

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How Does Social Media Impact Our Body Image? with Darren Elliott 1:01:22

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Is social media good or bad for our body image? As you may have guessed, it's not that simple. Join Shannon and her guest Dr. Darren Elliott, a Kiwi writer and researcher working to unravel the influences behind people’s everyday social media and body image experiences. The importance of conceptualising body image as a process, rather than static. …

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#3: Dr. Jean Marmoreo - on Medically Assisted Dying, Living Wakes, and Meaning at the End of Life. 46:08

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Send us a text Dr. Jean Marmoreo has been a family physician for upwards of forty years. For most of those years, she practiced mid-life medicine while breaking marathon records and hiking all around the world. Her speciality shifted in 2016, when MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) was legalized and she became one of Canada’s first MAiD practitione…