When we think of climate change, it conjures images of industrial smokestacks and bumper to bumper traffic, all spewing toxic emissions into the environment. Perhaps we see a jet take off down the runway leaving billowing black exhaust in its trail. It’s not likely that we look below our feet at the soil and imagine that it could be one of the greatest makers or breakers in the challenge of turning the tides of climate change. This week we’re speaking with Ananda Fitzsimmons, the president of th...
Sep 13, 2020•50 min•Ep. 42
Erik Chevrier is an accomplished professor, researcher, and social activist. He’s a PhD candidate, specializing in subjects such as, food and culture, political economy of inequality, community and local activism, and food sustainability; to name a few. In this episode we discuss: the importance of our imagination and seeing what kind of future we want to create. How we need to dispel myths in our beliefs of what we’ve been taught about the world. Such as, agriculture does not have to be mechani...
Aug 22, 2020•45 min•Ep. 41
We live in a time where so many things are made to be complicated. From exercise and nutrition, to just simply rediscovering our primal connection to our environment. Non of this needs to be made complicated and it is all in fact, simple. Taylor Thompson is a health and lifestyle coach. He’s a community builder and brings people together around the theme of teaching us to get more in touch with our natural movements, friendships, and introspection as our key practices for a meaningful life. In t...
Aug 09, 2020•51 min•Ep. 40
As we arrive to the middle of summer, the Covid disruption and quarantine seems so far away. We can’t help but think to the months ahead and hope that we don’t revisit the circumstances of early 2020. Whatever the future may hold, we as individuals can challenge ourselves to see our situation as an opportunity to change. As we look to industries and governments to take on the responsibility to adopt more sustainable practices, we as well must take on the challenge to change our lives. Chase Tuck...
Aug 03, 2020•48 min•Ep. 39
Self reinvention never looks the way we imagine it to be. It often is required in times when we least expect it. If we can look past the stress of it and imagine something better for our lives, we can at least work in the direction for something new and maybe even better for ourselves. As the Covid disruption continues to push us to adapt, many of us have found ourselves having to practice our physical fitness in unfamiliar ways. Coach Anissa Marcanio is a fitness and health coach, In this episo...
Jul 23, 2020•50 min•Ep. 38
As society slowly returns to activity, there is no denying that our conversations among one another have changed. Covid-19 has awakened us and brought to light fragilities in our current system. Though we have demonstrated our ability to transform many of the ways in which we conduct business, we see more clearly the elements of society that we must work harder on. One of the most pressing issues that demands our attention is the significantly large portion of the population that is not in good ...
Jul 05, 2020•42 min•Ep. 37
As covid sent the vast majority of our population into sequestration, many of us found ourselves taking the time to see the world through different lenses. Many of the fragilities of our systems were and still are being revealed. This novel corona virus is convincingly demonstrating that there are large portions of our population who’s health are needlessly in serious jeopardy. It doesn’t take much inquiry to understand that inequality is a major driver for poor physical and mental health. Healt...
Jun 23, 2020•37 min•Ep. 36
As we move through the Covid19 disruption, we are witnessing the fragilities of our current system. Beyond the fragilities of our unsustainable business models is the systemic racism and inequality that just might be the greatest cause of many of our global problems. Our history is scarred with racism and the unjust treatment of billions of people who are at the mercy of a system that has been built to serve the needs of the few at the expense of the many. We are now at a turning point that has ...
Jun 13, 2020•27 min•Ep. 35
During these times of sequestration, many of us have found ourselves in contemplation about our health, fitness, and what we would like to change in our lives. With a deep sense that the world is changing and certainly our hopes that the world will in fact change, we don’t want to miss this opportunity to challenge ourselves to change with it. This is our 3rd part of our conversation with coaches Julia Balit and Nathan Zentner. We go deep in this discussion and explore the very controversial que...
May 26, 2020•36 min•Ep. 34
Every individual and industry is at a fork in the road. Our lives have been disrupted with very little notice. These are the covid19 lockdown podcast editions. These are the stories of people, sharing their experience & vision of how we can emerge better. There is a subtle yet clear shift happening in our world. We all feel that the mistakes that have been made in relation to our planet, can somehow be revisited now and made right. Almost as though we can hit a reset button. It is overwhelmi...
May 20, 2020•26 min•Ep. 33
Every individual and industry is at a fork in the road. Our lives have been disrupted with very little notice. These are the covid19 lockdown podcast editions. These are the stories of people, sharing their experience & vision of how we can emerge better. This is part 2 of our discussion with fitness coaches, Julia Balit and Nathan Zentner. In this episode we discuss: This fit/sick curve. This is a theory that proposes that, our fitness will inevitably help us to shorten sickness times and w...
May 12, 2020•29 min•Ep. 32
Every individual and industry is at a fork in the road. Our lives have been disrupted with very little notice. These are the covid19 lockdown podcast editions. These are the stories of people, sharing their experience & vision of how we can emerge better. Personal trainers and the fitness industry at large have all been disrupted due to the covid19 pandemic. Professional and personal reinvention is without a doubt one of our present challenges. This is part one of our discussion with Strengt...
May 04, 2020•19 min•Ep. 31
Every individual and industry is at a fork in the road. Our lives have been disrupted with very little notice. These are the covid19 lockdown podcast editions. These are the stories of people, sharing their experience & vision of how we can emerge better. Personal trainers and strength coaches are having to reinvent how they coach their clients and athletes online. This week we are talking to strength and conditioning specialist, Dean Hollingworth. In this episode we discuss: How Dean is mai...
Apr 30, 2020•27 min•Ep. 30
With the rise of the new corona virus, the worlds industries have shut down and populations around the world have found themselves in self quarantine. The fitness industry professionals are among many who find themselves reinventing and how they provide their services. Haskel Garmaise, is a personal trainer and health coach who is among the many fitness professionals who are meeting the challenge of self reinvention, face on. In this episode we discuss: The challenges of performing personal trai...
Apr 05, 2020•25 min•Ep. 29
There are statistics that indicate that only 8% of people will succeed with their New Years resolutions. Whether this leads some to believe that making resolutions is a waste of time, I am personally more concerned with helping those who have fallen, to get back up and get back on track. No one can deny that change is difficult and the frustrations that we encounter along the way can easily nudge us back into our old habits. My goal with forked podcast is to share the stories of everyday people ...
Mar 08, 2020•15 min•Ep. 28
We can build honest and transparent relationships online. Social media can be a wonderful platform to encourage and motivate others. Coach Kristal Lollis is a personal trainer and cofounder of Tribe Fitness in North Carolina. In this episode we discuss: Transparency on social media. Trying to project our most authentic self online. Connecting with people who share common values in social media. The origins and values of Tribe fitness in North Carolina. Building a sense of community in a fitness ...
Feb 22, 2020•28 min•Ep. 27
Sometimes our greatest obstacle in starting our fitness journey is all of the confusion caused by so much information. We really need to get started by applying the basics and ignoring all of the noise in the fitness industry. Natalia Feldman is a personal trainer and lifestyle coach. She shares her insights and tips on how to get started on our health goals. In this episode we discuss: Natalia’s New Years goal to compete in a 2020 bikini competition. Setting goals that are too radical. When peo...
Feb 09, 2020•28 min•Ep. 26
We can have more than one passion in life. Choosing to do one or the other isn’t always necessary. Making a career of both passions could be an option, provided we’re willing to work and be organized. Alexander Thifault shares his journey as an entrepreneur in the fitness industry, while exploring his passion in fine dining and service. In this episode we discuss: Alexander’s startup in the fitness industry. Important qualities of a personal trainer. Alexander’s passion for cooking and the resta...
Jan 26, 2020•32 min•Ep. 25
We sometimes choose a particular destination for our lives and as we move along the path we discover that it doesn’t quite fit as we originally imagined. Shifting directions is a part of life, and the things that once captured our interests, never really go away. Those interests have a way of finding their place in our new vision for ourselves. Julia Balit is a strength & conditioning coach and a personal trainer. She shares her story of her shift in interests from her university major in mu...
Jan 12, 2020•37 min•Ep. 24
Modern life has made staying healthy a significant challenge. Personal trainers and conditioning coaches can help clients to attain their fitness goals in a much more sustainable manner. Coach Jonathan Williams shares his insights as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach. In this episode we discuss: How personal trainers are constantly developing themselves as people. To help people to discover their best selves, it is an absolute requirement of the coach to be involved in perso...
Dec 29, 2019•32 min•Ep. 23
When we’re young, middle age, or into our old age, we should seek out challenges. Finding ways to push ourselves that are appropriate to our levels of expertise, is a critical way to staying motivated for a good life. This goes for exercise, sports, personal life, or work life. Dominic Adam is an extreme athlete, 6 time CrossFit Game competitor, and mentor. He owns and operates CrossFit Griffintown. In this episode we discuss: The importance of getting a little bit uncomfortable as a Segway to b...
Dec 15, 2019•32 min•Ep. 22
No matter what career we choose, there is a period in the beginning when we need to build our skills toward self actualization in our profession. Dean Hollingworth is a strength conditioning coach. He shares his journey from his beginnings as a personal trainer to his present position as a athletic performance coach. In this episode we discuss: The importance of patience in the beginning of trying to build a stable fitness business. We need to seek out people who want to see us succeed. These pe...
Dec 02, 2019•33 min•Ep. 21
Working, performance, injury, and time commitments. The struggles of young athletes. When young athletes don’t yet have sponsors, they have to work, study, and finance their passion. Nathan Zentner, shares his journey as a CrossFit Athlete. In this episode we discuss: The challenges of injury and competition. The importance of self care and recovery when we push our body to the limits. Finding the time to put in the training hours, and rehabilitation, all the while working with clients as a pers...
Nov 17, 2019•31 min•Ep. 20
Forked podcast is all about sharing people’s stories of overcoming obstacles. I believe once we acknowledge that life is difficult, we build a certain type of respect for it. We then begin to understand the necessity to strengthen ourselves in order to deal with life’s turbulent nature. In all of the episodes of Forked Podcast, we hear common themes of rising up. Successfully moving beyond a problem is often made possible by having at least one key individual who’s encouragement and support is p...
Nov 03, 2019•15 min•Ep. 19
Quite often our most exciting projects are born during times of difficulty and conflict. Our struggles can be seen as moments that are nudging us toward new beginnings. Olivier Day shares his days leading up to the creation of Awaken the Awesome podcast. For more than 2 years he as been putting in the work to build content, share value, and deliver deep insights through his platform. In this episode we discuss: * The beginnings of Olivier’s podcasting journey. * To be truly committed and consist...
Oct 21, 2019•28 min•Ep. 18
Graffiti art, and street art, are ever present in our urban centres. It is believed to have been started in Philadelphia around 1967 by Darryl McCray, better know for his tag name, Cornbread. Since it’s early beginnings, birthed in illegal painting of public property under cover of night, Graffiti has surged to an all time high. Now attracting the attention of many people, interested in the unique styles, Graffiti artists are finding their talents in demand. Hans Schmitter aka Haks180, is a Graf...
Oct 09, 2019•32 min•Ep. 17
Comedians often have some of the most interesting perspectives on life and social issues. Vlad Levitt is a podcaster and standup comedian. He shares his thoughts on his Ukrainian heritage, his immigration to Canada as a young man, and how he keeps himself focused on his goals. In this episode we discuss: •Mutant squirrels, Borch, alcohol, and other Ukrainian myths. •Cultural stereotypes •The distractions that inevitably come with materialism. •Learning to appreciate our small victories and not c...
Sep 29, 2019•40 min•Ep. 16
Our public education system, for a better part, has catered to one type of learning. We know now that each individual learns in their own unique way. It is likely that we are losing out, as children with great potential fall by the wayside due to an archaic educational system. Massive potential resides in children and must be unlocked through a more enlightened system. This week on Forked Podcast we meet Christopher Dedeyan. He is a Peak performance life coach, professional public speaker, and a...
Sep 15, 2019•44 min•Ep. 15
Outdoor adventurer and Polar expedition guide. Dagný Ívarsdóttir We all need to take climate change and the health of our natural environment very seriously. By exploring the outdoors and immersing ourselves in the planets beauty, we can learn so much about it. It’s possible that some of the solutions to our planets health will come from businesses and practices that teach people to participate in healthy ways with the outdoors. In this episode we will discuss: Having a healthy active lifestyle,...
Sep 02, 2019•26 min•Ep. 14
Responsible entrepreneurship is without a doubt, a major trend for the future. As citizens living in prosperous nations, we need to help emerging countries to build self reliance through domestic opportunities, job creation, and education. MoKafe is one of those companies, who are committed to building a global coffee brand, and create jobs and opportunity in Haiti. In this episode, we will meet Jean Hamilton Philippe, official distributor of Mokafe Canada. We will learn about: The history of co...
Aug 22, 2019•21 min•Ep. 13
