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Nature vs Nurture

Insight Health & Fitness
This podcast is focused on broadening individual perspectives regarding the impact our daily behaviours, nutritional beliefs & environment has on our physical & mental health. Covering a broad variety of topics touching on the sociological, psychological & physiological connections to nutrition & daily lifestyle behaviour as it pertains to optimal living according to you, the listener. “The more you understand the process, the more likely you are of achieving & sustaining it.” -----------------------------------------------

Episodes

The food we eat may not be toxic... However the relationship we have with it , may be 🤨...

In this episode Joe Trevors & I discuss the real danger of toxic relationships, targeting food, exercise & other “tools” applied in our efforts to chase down the image that society has implanted upon us. Have we in our efforts to become better, actually begun loosing ourselves in the process...?. Have we mistaken our finger for the moon 🌝?

Aug 31, 202041 minSeason 2Ep. 2

It’s time to own it.. HERE I AM‼️

In this episode I talk about my past and what’s got my knickers in a not when it comes to the every day approach and the “Fads”... Let’s stop mindlessly consuming... Let’s become empowered and take health into our own hands. “It’s not going to be easy. It’s not always going to be fun. But it will be worth it.“ ~Said anybody who’s ever done anything worth doing.

Aug 11, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 1

THROWBACK⏰: Neil and on The Dennis Report ✏️

Enjoy a blast from the past! Neil in 2017 was invited on The Dennis report, a podcast that brings in-depth, authentic & smart conversation on the major topics and issues in New Brunswick. They give their guests the space to finish their thought, to share their passion, vision and solutions for our little province. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to join inSIGHT? Head on over to insighthf.com to learn more!

Jul 27, 202051 min

We’re just doing it wrong...🤓

Imagine if there was a way to get more nutrition from your food, loose weight, decrease probability of chronic illness without dieting or eliminating any Carbs, Fats or protein from your diet... Did we ever consider it’s not the food...? That in fact the problem may be us & how we’re using it....🤔 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to join inSIGHT? Head on over to insighthf.com to learn more!

Jul 21, 202042 min

inSIGHT for the workplace! 🍏

No matter where you work or have worked we've all seen the corny attempts at "team bonding" what if the bonding was done over health and not a pizza party? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to join inSIGHT? Head on over to insighthf.com to learn more!

Jul 13, 202051 min

The Affects of Alcohol 🍷 w/ special guest Rick Adams!

Alcohol affects different people different ways. It's not all bad, but alcohol can be detrimental to a weight loss journey. Remember, everything in moderation, but some of the facts Neil brings up in this podcast may surprise you. Huge thanks to Rick for joining us this week, Joel is on vacation and should be rejoining us next week! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to join inSIGHT? Head on over to insighthf.com to learn more!...

Jul 06, 202051 min

What's your support system? ⚖️ 👪

This week Joe joins the guys to talk about support systems and how important they are regardless of the journey you're on. Whether it's weight loss, weight gain, wellness or any other type of personal betterment support systems are a must; so, what do you do and what can you do when you don't have that support from your family?... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to join inSIGHT? Head on over to insighthf.com to learn more!...

Jun 29, 202055 min

Video Game Fitness 🎮🏃‍♀️

This week Neil is away so the boys talk about something they're all pretty familiar with: video games. Don't leave just yet! The guys discuss the benefits of Virtual Reality (VR) and augmented reality and how gamifying workouts can help people stay in shape. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to join inSIGHT? Head on over to insighthf.com to learn more!

Jun 22, 202037 min

Gladiator Greg : Continuing the Conversation! 🍴🏋️‍♂️

We ended this weeks episode but the conversation didn't stop! Here is the continued conversation from this weeks podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to join inSIGHT? Head on over to insighthf.com to learn more!

Jun 18, 20208 min

Gladiator Greg 💪🥦

This week things were... A little different. We started off with a podcast topic in mind, but during our pre-show meeting things got serious and we jumped RIGHT into the podcast. Here is our conversation on different diets from keto, OMAD, paleo why they're not a once size fits all. Of anyone in the group, Greg is our "guinea pig" and he's been trying some new stuff. This is what he's found works and doesn't for him; pay attention to that part: For him... ----------------------------------------...

Jun 15, 202049 min

What to eat when? Part II ⏰🍴

Should you be watching not only what you eat but WHEN you eat it?  In the second episode of What to Eat When the gang discusses eating different food groups at different times throughout the day. The importance of NOT having carbs in the evening time and Ben confesses that he's having some issues staying on track and may be a workaholic... Maybe... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to join inSIGHT? Head on over to insighthf.com to learn mor...

Jun 08, 202056 min

SPECIAL EPISODE: The Importance of 🤔Mindfulness🧠 with Joe Trevors

A journey to ideal health is just that: a journey and it takes more than simply understanding food and exercise to truly BE healthy. Joe is an expert in his field with regards to mindfulness and Neil sits down to suss out the importance of getting your mind right while working on your body and how they are not mutually exclusive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to join inSIGHT? Head on over to insighthf.com to learn more!...

Jun 07, 202047 min

What to eat when? Part I ⏱️🥕

Should you be watching not only what you eat but WHEN you eat it?  In this episode the gang discusses eating different food groups at different times throughout the day. Yes, macros are "important" but you need to pay attention to not only your physiology but HOW the food is being used. How to eat efficiently to have energy ALL DAY.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Want to join inSIGHT?   Head on over to insighthf.com to...

Jun 04, 20201 hr 7 min

Think Supplement, not “replacement”.... 🤓

In this episode we have a special gues, inSIGHT member Mat “tigerKing” Nicholson. With mat we take a few minutes to hit on the vast topic of Supplements. A now billion dollar industry. Is it where we should be focusing our money 💰, time & attention. Are the essential for us to achieve optimal health...? Take a listen👂...

May 11, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Who made Who...🤓❓

Let’s be honest... Who’s to blame for the majority of chronically ill children? Is it them or us?? In this episode I call out to the parents who justify feeding their children the foods they want, instead of the foods they need & will grow to want... Its not all buckwheat & tofurkey 🤮.. It can be fun & taste amazing if you have the skills. If you don’t... get them🤨. There’s nothing more important than your children’s health.

May 04, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 8

You’re not Fat & Lazy... You’re just Sleepy 😴

Tonight Joel, Ben, Greg & Myself Discus the short term & long term impacts of poor sleep. We also hit on a few steps you can take to your day to help you be healthier & more productive. Lack of sleep is no laughing matter... However, with all if its seriousness we still managed to goof off a bit. 🤪

Apr 27, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 7

It’s ok to “NOT” be obese...💪🤓👌

In this episode we discuss the issues surrounding “fat shaming” people into becoming healthier. & the enabling of individuals, putting their health & quality of life at risk, all because of enabling industries looking to niche out their market demographic... 😡💰

Apr 21, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 6

It’s a holiday... Not a hall pass 🤓

In this episode I discuss the two most common perspectives regarding The Holiday & the two types of individuals & their habits that may contribute to those perspectives.

Apr 13, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Weight loss... So much more than calories in Vs calories out. 🤓

In this episode we discus some of the “flexible” truths surrounding weight loss. How the body & mind can have different perspectives regarding weight loss. & how to safely create the necessary caloric deficit to achieve a leaner & healthier you. 🤓

Apr 07, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 4

COVID 19... What can it teach us...🤓?

Greg , Joel & I discus the real impact of a virus 🦠 in our overwhelmed, malnourished society. Is it the virus that’s the risk or is it our fragility physically & mentally.

Mar 16, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The Long Haul...

Be prepared to do what you did to get there, to stay there.

Feb 18, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 5

InSIGHT 20/20

Nutritional & Lifestyle awareness... What do we need to survive & dominate the environment (our lives)..? The upcoming inSIGHT coaching series. The pyramid.

Dec 09, 201910 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The invisible elephant...

What are we not paying attention to that we should be..? What are the obvious changes we could make or strategy we could apply to our everyday..?

Oct 18, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Body Language....

How we talk to ourselves is more than just the thoughts in our heads... It’s the environment in which we choose and the foods we select. All three have a lasting impact on us & the generations to follow.

Jul 25, 201941 min