What happens when we ignore our body’s signals and push too hard in the name of success? In this powerful and raw episode, host Kyle Craik sits down with Jessica Graham, serial entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and marketing powerhouse, to explore the deep connection between personal identity, authenticity, and our relationship with health and self-worth. Jessica shares the harrowing story of how a wellness retreat in Italy nearly ended in tragedy because she ignored the signs her body was sendin...
Jun 11, 2025•49 min•Ep. 94
Could rhythm be the key to emotional healing? In this deep and soul-nourishing episode, host Kyle Craik sits down with Julien Lepage, Registered Social Worker, sound healing facilitator, and the heart behind Castle Wellness and Circles of Rhythm in Calgary, Alberta. Julien shares his powerful perspective on navigating life’s ups and downs, and how the beat of a drum can help us connect with ourselves, heal emotional wounds, and bring balance to the masculine and feminine energies within. This ep...
Apr 09, 2025•53 min•Ep. 93
Feeling disconnected? Struggling to build meaningful relationships? In this episode, Richard Lee-Thai , TEDx speaker and passionate community connector , joins host Kyle Craik to break down the art of connection and how it impacts happiness, fulfillment, and well-being . Richard shares his insights on why loneliness is on the rise, how to build deeper connections, and practical strategies to become more authentic and engaged in your relationships . Whether you want to improve your social life, d...
Apr 08, 2025•55 min•Ep. 92
What do chokes, kicks, and mindset tricks have in common? They all help us win at life! In this episode, Diana Trang from Satori Martial Arts joins host Kyle Craik for a fun and insightful chat about martial arts, wellness, and how stepping on the mat can actually make you a better person. Diana and Kyle geek out over their martial arts journeys, swapping stories about grappling with challenges—both on and off the mats. They break down how the discipline, confidence, and resilience built through...
Mar 25, 2025•59 min•Ep. 91
How does anxiety show up in your life and relationships? In this episode, we sit down with Kathryn Claessens-Patrino , psychologist at Tizzy Psychology , to break down the truth about anxiety , how it manifests in our daily lives, and how it influences our attachment styles and relationships . Kathryn shares expert insights on recognizing anxiety , understanding how it affects our behaviors and connections , and practical strategies for navigating relationships while managing anxiety . Whether y...
Mar 07, 2025•56 min•Ep. 90
How can we better connect with and support today’s youth? In this episode, we sit down with Carlamay Sheremata , author of The Youth Truth and former school resource officer , to dive into the real challenges young people face today. Carlamay shares powerful stories from her experiences as a police officer working closely with youth , revealing the key communication skills and strategies that can help adults build stronger, healthier relationships with young people. We explore what parents, educ...
Feb 26, 2025•58 min•Ep. 89
Can sound really heal the body and mind? In this episode, we sit down with Rachelle Pantaleon, a sound healing practitioner with a kinesiology background, to explore the incredible power of sound and vibration in promoting healing. Rachelle explains the science behind sound therapy, how frequencies and energy influence our physical and emotional well-being, and how sound can be used as a tool to reduce stress, release emotional blocks, and restore balance. Whether you're curious about sound bath...
Feb 19, 2025•56 min•Ep. 88
In this powerful episode, Jodi Barrett shares her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and transformation as she discusses her book I Don’t Do Vanilla . From navigating divorce to embracing personal growth, Jodi opens up about using exercise as a way to cope with emotional and mental struggles—until she realized the deeper need to connect the body and mind. She shares how self-love became the key to building better relationships, experiences, and a more fulfilling life. This episode is a must-...
Feb 06, 2025•50 min•Ep. 87
In this episode, we’re joined by Torri Odell to explore the critical topic of youth mental health and the role of community-level services in creating meaningful change. Torri shares insights on the challenges of implementing effective mental health practices and the obstacles non-profits face in driving impactful solutions. We discuss the power of connection, collaboration, and community support in addressing the mental health crisis among youth. This thought-provoking conversation is essential...
Jan 24, 2025•57 min•Ep. 86
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Connie Jakab to explore the transformative power of bravery in finding your sense of belonging in the world. Connie shares her deeply personal journey of helping her son through a battle with suicidal thoughts at the young age of 8 and how this experience led her to grow personally and professionally. We delve into her work with individuals on the "outer circles" of society—gang members, those battling addiction, and more—and how her experiences have s...
Dec 27, 2024•57 min•Ep. 85
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik chats with Kristi Gerl, a leadership expert who helps teams and individuals enhance communication through the DISC personality test model. Before the episode, Kyle took the DISC test and together, they explore how understanding your personality tendencies—and those of others—can transform relationships, whether personal or professional. Kristi shares actionable insights on using DISC to foster stronger connections, improve communicati...
Dec 02, 2024•53 min•Ep. 84
In this heartfelt episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast , Kyle Craik is joined by Bryan Saint Louis to explore the transformative concept of radical empathy. Bryan explains the key differences between sympathy, empathy, and radical empathy—the action step that brings understanding into meaningful change. Sharing personal stories of finding empathy through hurtful life experiences, Bryan highlights how embracing radical empathy can help us connect, heal, and come together as a collective to create...
Nov 18, 2024•58 min•Ep. 83
In this mini episode, host of The Wellness Dojo Podcast Kyle Craik talk about his discovery journey of faith. Navigating life's many challenges has led him to discover trust in the journey and to have faith that he is exactly where he needs to be in life. Do you have a story of faith? Kyle wants to hear it! Please subscribe to help grow the show! For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: info@executewelln...
Nov 08, 2024•12 min•Ep. 82
In this transformative episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik sits down with TEDx speaker, self-bullying interventionist, award-winning author, and certified Flowcess trainer, Kalyani Pardeshi. Together, they dive deep into understanding the inner critic and the drivers that shape our self-perceptions. Kalyani shares powerful insights on how embracing your personal uniqueness is the key to authentic happiness, and she provides practical guidance on setting boundaries to protect yo...
Oct 30, 2024•52 min•Ep. 81
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, Kyle Craik is joined by Moose (Musap) Abdel, founder of Struggle Is Your Success (SIYS), a non-profit dedicated to teaching values and mindset skills to youth from diverse and challenging backgrounds through an entrepreneurial lens. Moose shares his personal story of overcoming adversity—growing up with divorced parents, enduring bullying, facing suicidal thoughts, and experiencing extreme violence. He discusses the difficult situations today's youth...
Oct 16, 2024•54 min•Ep. 80
In this powerful episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik sits down with TJ Sheehan, founder of Gloves Not Guns, a program that offers free boxing and martial arts training to at-risk youth from troubled backgrounds, including gangs, addiction, and jail. TJ opens up about his own past in gangs and drugs, a failed suicide attempt, and how martial arts and community helped him turn his life around. Together, they explore how the principles of martial arts—connection, community, discip...
Oct 02, 2024•47 min•Ep. 79
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik is joined by Adam Kolozetti, co-founder of Enta Solutions, a company focused on helping organizations build healthier and more engaged cultures. Kyle and Adam discuss their shared love for martial arts and how its principles apply to creating balanced, high-performing workplaces. They explore how companies can foster fun, engaging environments while maintaining performance standards and dive into the importance of self-awareness when ...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 78
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik is joined by Jennifer Keable, who shares her personal journey of battling burnout and her mission to help others create success without sacrificing their well-being. Jennifer dives into key strategies for avoiding burnout, including the importance of self-discovery, maintaining curiosity, regular exercise, and other practical tools that support a balanced and successful life. Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth or a l...
Sep 18, 2024•59 min•Ep. 77
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik is joined by Dennis Agbegha, who describes himself as a connector, peacemaker, and explorer. Dennis shares heartfelt stories from his childhood, where his parents embodied happiness through giving and building community. Throughout the episode, Dennis discusses how he creates happiness by fostering connections with others and reflects on his personal struggles with happiness and the journey to finding hope. This episode is filled with...
Sep 06, 2024•56 min•Ep. 76
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik sits down with Tracy Borreson, a passionate advocate for living authentically. Tracy opens up about her journey towards embracing her true self and the importance of authenticity in everyday life. They discuss how being real and true to oneself can lead to deeper connections, greater fulfillment, and personal growth. Whether you're on a path of self-discovery or looking to live more authentically, this episode offers inspiring stories...
Aug 30, 2024•56 min•Ep. 75
In this heartfelt episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik sits down with Curtis Alexander, co-founder of the non-profit organization Day1Dads. Together, they discuss the importance of creating support systems and removing barriers for dads and families to maintain their mental and physical health, along with everything else that helps parents succeed. Curtis opens up about his own experience with his parents' divorce during his early teen years and how that shaped his approach to f...
Aug 21, 2024•45 min•Ep. 74
In this insightful episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik chats with Mark Smith, the founder of SQRD Away, a journal designed to build daily consistency and habits. Mark shares the benefits of using his journal and explains how the principles of martial arts seamlessly align with achieving daily life goals. Listeners will also hear about Mark's impactful meeting with Jocko Willink and his personal struggle with alcoholism, highlighting how his journey to recovery has positively tr...
Aug 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 73
In this solo episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik dives deep into the critical roles of discipline and consistency in achieving long-term success. Drawing from his extensive experience in martial arts, Kyle outlines the importance of delayed gratification and how embracing the journey, even with minimal immediate rewards, can lead to profound personal growth and accomplishment. Join Kyle for a focused 15-minute discussion that will inspire you to fall in love with the process an...
Jul 29, 2024•13 min•Ep. 72
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, Kyle Craik sits down with Dustin Hogan, a men's mental health counselor from Therapy for Dudes. Together, they delve into the often overlooked topic of men's mental health, exploring why many men struggle to seek therapy. Dustin and Kyle discuss the profound impact that goals and purpose can have on men's mental well-being, highlighting the importance of finding meaning in life. They also touch on the crucial concepts of self-love and recognizing one...
May 16, 2024•50 min•Ep. 71
Welcome to The Wellness Dojo Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the world of creativity with David Schmeikal, a renowned creativity coach. Join us as we explore the depths of discovering your creativity. David shares invaluable insights on following your inner voice, creating the right structures to nurture your creativity, and how life's experiences, lessons, values, and belief systems can all contribute to unlocking your creative potential. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or simpl...
May 03, 2024•55 min•Ep. 70
In this powerful episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, we sit down with Danielle Wilson, the inspiring founder of "Anxious Alice," as she courageously opens up about her personal journey through mental health struggles. Danielle shares her experiences battling suicidal thoughts, navigating anxiety and ADHD, and the impact of the pandemic on her mental well-being. Through resilience and determination, she has found a place of healing and stability, and now she's dedicated to spreading positivity ...
Feb 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 69
Join us in this thought-provoking episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, where therapist Joe Seddon delves into the profound realm of meaning in life. In a candid conversation, Joe shares insights on how we can cultivate meaning through life's struggles, overcome traumas, and skillfully navigate our emotions for personal growth. In this compelling discussion, Joe opens up about his own journey, bravely addressing past struggles with suicide ideations. His story becomes a beacon of hope, offering ...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 68
Welcome to a transformative episode of The Wellness Dojo podcast, where we dive deep into the often unexplored realm of men's mental and emotional health. Join our insightful conversation with local therapist Melanie Taylor as we unravel the layers of the challenges men face and explore the profound impact emotional awareness can have on their relationships. In this episode, Melanie shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise, shedding light on the societal expectations that can contribute to t...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 67
Welcome back to The Wellness Dojo Podcast! In this deeply moving episode, we are honored to have Jilisa Chenard, an experienced disordered eating coach, as our special guest. Join us for a powerful conversation as Jilisa courageously shares her personal journey from the depths of a life-threatening eating and exercise disorder, anorexia, to a path of healing and empowerment. 🌟 Episode Highlights 🌟 -Jilisa Chenard's candid account of her battle with anorexia and exercise addiction -Insights int...
Sep 15, 2023•58 min•Ep. 66
Welcome back to The Wellness Dojo Podcast! In another impactful episode, we dive deep into the world of emotional healing and growth with the brilliant Registered Psychologist, Katrina Shaw. Join us for an eye-opening conversation as we uncover the transformative power of recognizing and healing our emotions. Episode Highlights Exploring the importance of acknowledging and healing complex emotions Insights into addressing feelings of sadness, anger, fear, and shame Understanding how our emotions...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 65
