This book is so good and so overdue for the majority of us (I used to be in that camp!) who are so busy that sleep is an afterthought.I technically didn’t read this one, I listened to it… Read More
I’ll be teaching rare workshop in the new year. It’s been a while since I’ve taught but I’ve gotten some requests and I’m looking forward to spreading the wisdom I’ve acquired over the past decade or so. See… Read More
I’ve always been a fan of canines but only took the plunge of dog ownership in the past few months. It’s not always fun or easy but so far it’s been so rewarding I can’t imagine going back… Read More
So those who read these things know I love technology, especially when it comes to health and wellness. I was an early adopter of wearables, starting with a few editions of the amazing Basis watch that unfortunately went by the… Read More
It’s been a while since I blogged on here. Partly because I needed to recharge, partly I didn’t feel like I had much to contribute these days. Is there anything fresh to say after 750+ posts? Anyway, I… Read More
So I will be taking a break from the podcast for the summer to recharge and re-focus. When I started the #WellnessWednesdays podcast more than 2 years ago, it was to share all kinds of cool stories and… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we switch things up from the usual interview format. I’m solo (hence the monologue tag) and I chat about how I deal with depression for a little less than 15 minutes. I’ve touched about… Read More
Another year, another challenge. If you’re like me, it’s always nice to get a bit of a kick in the butt when we’d rather be hibernating all day. I try to switch it up to keep it fresh… Read More
So it seems coffee might be good for you? 3 cups of coffee worth! Here’s a new study highlighted in the Globe and Mail linking some health benefits. *** It seems a lot of folks have problems with digestion. Here’s a… Read More
So I started this podcast to scratch my own itch and to broadcast some of the cool conversations I was having with cool folks in the wellness sphere. It was an experiment, like most things in my life. God… Read More
One of my favourite topics in fitness: Exercising to lose weight, yay or nay? Here’s a look at the topic from Vox . I just love how they animate things! You can see the video they created for this one above. *** I… Read More
Don’t worry, I’m not quitting blogging just yet. But the blogging I have been doing has changed quite a bit over the last 6 and a half years. If you look at the last few months, it’s been mostly… Read More
So I’ve always had a love of cooking. I think I got it from my Grandmas (they make the best soup!) since my Mom never had time to get around to it when I was a kid. That… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we chat with Ian Loughead on adult-onset running & Jack Daniels. Ian is a local running/multi-sport superstar based in Halifax. It wasn’t always that way though as he really started running as 30something, barely… Read More
Another crazy week but it’s been productive. Stay tuned for some amazing episodes of the #WellnessWednesdays podcast! *** See above for a trailer/interview for a cool documentary called The Big Fat Fix. Pretty insightful stuff. And stay tuned for… Read More
Do you think more expensive shoes are better for you than cheap ones? You might be wrong! A new study came to me through the ChiRunning site and it made me think twice about it. The good thing about minimalist shoes is that… Read More
I felt a little weird ordering a burger for breakfast, I won’t lie. Not the usual fare for sure. Once you get past the initial shock it’s not bad. I eat breakfast foods at night and vice versa…. Read More
We all know being overweight and worse yet obese is not good for you. Apparently being inactive is not just worse but twice as bad. Here’s a new look from a European study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. *** Who… Read More
I was out for a few rides on the weekend and it reminded why I love cycling so much. It reminded me of the joy and freedom it brought me as a kid and how cycling was my first… Read More
Isn’t? I wish life was all about puppy dogs and unicorns. Well maybe it is for some of you but from what I’ve learned getting older and wiser, it’s not. And for some reasons we shy away from… Read More
I hope you’re staying warm these days with the Polar Vortex trying to make sure we’re staying indoors I’m not sure if you’ve heard me say that but the winter is actually a great time to work on… Read More
My friend Tania casually mentioned it would be fun to do a triathlon relay last summer. Well don’t plant a seed in my head unless you want to see it come to fruition! It didn’t work out with timing and… Read More
I had a chance to do the Full Moon Yoga session put on by lululemon at Mooney’s Bay this week. 300 or so people hanging out by the beach on a warm & breezy night. A pretty cool… Read More
It’s not always easy being healthy in the summer, especially with the lure of patios calling you every sunny afternoon. See below for two recipes that might help you in that struggle. Fight the good fight! First off,… Read More
I just finished another great weekend of teaching with workshops in Ottawa and Petawawa. Great weather, great people and some real change in people’s running form. Does it get better than that? I’ve really changed the way I… Read More