Meet Jessica Janzen! She is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, speaker, author, dedicated mother, and so much more! Jessica Janzen shares her story about overcoming the greatest loss of her life, losing her son Lewiston when he was just a baby to a rare disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. As written about in her book, Bring The Joy, Jessica takes us through some of the strategies and mindsets she uses to continue to find joy in her life. In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, we discuss...
Oct 14, 2022•49 min•Ep. 34
Katrina Shaw is a registered psychologist who helps people understand and heal their trauma. Can trauma be passed down to us from our parents? In this episode, Kyle Craik and Katrina discuss generational trauma, personal trauma, how trauma affects your body and your life and most importantly how we can begin to heal our life's trauma. Katrinashaw.ca @yycpyschologist Book referenced: It Didn't Start With You by Mark Wolyn For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Ins...
Oct 05, 2022•50 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, Kyle sits down with his wife, Malissa Craik, to talk about their own journey through struggling and learning how to support each other's life goals. We are not always wanting the same things at the same time, so how do we learn to support each other regardless of differences? We hope to help you answer these questions and more! www.wellnessdojo.ca For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email:...
Sep 30, 2022•56 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, the brilliant Wellness Dojo team members go deep into answering listener questions about Massage Therapy, how genetics impact your health, whether you should use predictive testing for diseases, and so much more! This episode is sure to answer some of the questions you have been wondering about in regard to your health and your process to achieving better healthy living. www.wellnessdojo.ca For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @welln...
Sep 22, 2022•59 min•Ep. 31
In this episode. Dr. Riley Anderson and Kyle Craik sit down with the founder of The Negotiations Ninja, Mark Raffan. Mark takes us through the important skills of negotiation in business and in life that will help you create more value out of every interaction in your life. Find more info on Mark and the Negotiations Ninja here: https://www.negotiations.ninja/ For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: inf...
Sep 09, 2022•56 min
Dr. Rebecca-Jane Mcallister is passionate about helping you fix your lower back pain. In order to do so, you need to get to the root of the issue. As a doctor of chiropractic practice, she describes her experience with lower back pain, what she commonly sees in her patients and what the true secret to creating lasting lower back health! https://www.dr-rebecca-jane-mcallister.com/ For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Well...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 29
From a young age, every person, experience, or lack there of impacts us and affects who we become as a teen and as an adult. We develop beliefs and personalities along the way and can sometimes become stuck in who we are. Jamie Conroy of The Orenda Society is with us in episode 28 of The Wellness Dojo Podcast to discuss how they are helping youth and teens to open their minds to become the best versions of themselves. Helping kids and teens develop more confidence, positive self image and so muc...
Aug 10, 2022•59 min•Ep. 28
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, Dr. Riley Anderson and Kyle Craik talk about their experiences dealing with the last few years of isolation and lockdowns and the impact it had on their mental, emotional and physical health. The Wellness Dojo Sustainable Wellness Solutions -- www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewellnessdojo Instagram: www.instagram.com/wellnessdojoyyc For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc Yo...
Jul 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 27
When Should I take a Supplement? How much should I take? Are supplements safe to take? Do supplements actually work? These are all questions that Kyle Craik and Dr. Riley Anderson receive on a daily basis. In this episode Dr. Riley and Kyle use their expertise to help answer these questions to give you a clear starting point. Reach out for more guidance: www.wellnessdojo.ca/book-online For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: Th...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 26
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, we sit down with Fabian Warner, Co-founder of MenzLeague. Kyle Craik and Fabian Warner discuss the importance of creating more awareness for men's mental health and creating a space for men to feel comfortable and confident talking about their mental health issues. The episode covers a range of topics around mental health including suicide for men, crime rates, why men seem to struggle with being vulnerable and the reason why it's so important for me...
Jun 08, 2022•45 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, we talk with Sensei Cody Diesbourg who is a world renowned karate champion. Cody Diesbourg has been in martial arts for nearly 30 years, competing internationally for 28 and teaching for 26 years. We talk with him about his experience through competition. The sport of martial arts is brings many lessons that translate into life situations so we discuss what those lessons have been for Cody Diesbourg and what it took for him to become an international champion! Enjoy the episode!...
May 24, 2022•54 min•Ep. 24
Welcome to Episode 23! In this episode, Dr. Riley and Kyle Craik discuss the seven deadly sins of health and wellness. Taking the ancient Christian beliefs of the seven deadliest sins; Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, and Sloth and breaking down how they relate to your health and wellness as well as creating our own list of "sins"; Disdain or feeling unworthy, Self Doubt, Avoidance, Comfort, Blame, Insecurity, Emotional Eating, that tend to disrupt a persons progress towards their heal...
May 06, 2022•59 min•Ep. 23
Amber Dalsin is a registered psychologist who specializes in relationships and couples therapy. With so many couples struggling with communication and the feeling of growing apart, Amber is passionate about providing couples with the tools necessary to create strong and effective communication skills to better understand one another and create a supportive relationship that thrives. Personal wellness and relationships go hand in hand and in this episode we dive into the ins and outs of communica...
Apr 22, 2022•54 min•Ep. 22
Today, we welcome Michelle Segar onto the show! Michelle is the author of the very successful book 'No Sweat' and is now excited to share her new book 'The Joy Choice'. Michelle Segar is an accomplished sustainable behavior scientist and is passionate about changing the story that has been told up to this point about how we create effective positive changes in our lives! In this episode, we discuss the all or nothing mentality, the importance of consistency, how to make choices that feel good to...
Apr 13, 2022•55 min•Ep. 21
We introduce Chad Benson, CEO & Lead Instructor; MovBetter Personal Training Inc & the PTAcademy.ca, 360 Athletics sponsored presenter among being the trainer of trainers. He is a decorated teacher of movement and we are excited for you to hear about how to MOVE BETTER! Find Chad and his programs here: PTAcademy.ca @ptacedemy & @prepare2perform on Instagram -- The Wellness Dojo Sustainable Wellness Solutions -- www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewellnessdojo Instagram:...
Apr 06, 2022•51 min•Ep. 20
Kaylie Rodriguez is a Registered Psychologist operating her own private practice – YYC Psychology. She specializes in Addiction and Mental Health. Under this umbrella, she works with people around such topics (but not limited to) substance use, relationships, problematic behaviors, food, enabling, codependency, trauma, phobias, stress, anxiety, depression, and grieving. Today, we are discussing boundaries. When do you know you need to set a boundary in your life and how do you set strong boundar...
Mar 21, 2022•51 min•Ep. 19
If you have ever felt like there are not enough hours in the day, this one's for you! In this episode, Dr. Riley and Kyle break down the differences between finding the time to be a high performer and getting stuck on the hamster wheel! Enjoy! For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: info@executewellness.com...
Mar 15, 2022•56 min•Ep. 18
We would like to introduce you to Jess Leblanc! Jess has an honors degree in Child Health and Development, a Masters in Teaching, specializing in Experiential Learning and education. After years of studying holistic experiential education and working as a school teacher, she noticed many gaps in learning and the lack of integration within education and society and decided she wanted to make a change! She embodies both the Spiritual and Scientific evidence based practices of health, psychology an...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, we sit down with Tia Slightham and discuss strategies for parents to create less stress with their kids and find more time to reconnect. Tia is a parenting coach, teacher, business owner, best selling author (You’ve Got This Mama, Too) and most importantly a MOM. She is the founder of Tia Slightham- Parenting Solutions and The Parenting With Purpose Method, where she works with parents to teach them positive ways to decrease the daily struggles we all encounter as parents. You w...
Feb 18, 2022•53 min•Ep. 16
In this episode we chat with Tay Odynski, AKA Taytayski! This brilliant artists discussed topics like the important of work-life balance, why she hates being called talented, how anyone can become a renowned artist and the importance of trusting the process! Enjoy the episode! _____ With paintbrush in hand, Tay Odynski, better known as Taytayski has been able to build a unique following both online and within the concrete jungles of Alberta. A proud ACAD alumni, Tay found her passion for pushing...
Feb 10, 2022•59 min•Ep. 15
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, we discuss the powerful impact that gut health has on your physical and mental state, including diseases, digestion and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. Dr. Amy Morrison dramymorrison.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amymorrison/ For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: info@executewellness.com...
Jan 25, 2022•56 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, we dive into the most crucial hormones that you need to pay attention to when looking at your weight loss and/or weight gain. Dr. Riley Anderson & Kyle Craik www.wellnessdojo.ca For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: info@executewellness.com...
Jan 18, 2022•54 min•Ep. 13
In episode 12, we are excited to be joined by Kirianna Crowe! Kirianna is an online fitness and nutrition coach, in-person personal trainer, and personal training manager at a local gym. With her science background, she specializes in cutting out the BS when it comes to fad diets, improper training techniques, and nutrition myths using evidence-based information. This episode dives into the industry myths that you need to beware of as well as what you should look for in a coach of your own! Enjo...
Dec 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 12
Welcome! In this episode, we dive into the confusing world of protein in hopes of giving you a clearer idea of what ACTUALLY matters about protein; How much you should be eating, what it actually does for your body and debunking some common myths about it! We hope you enjoy this episode! If so, please help us by sharing and/or giving us a solid rating! Dr. Riley & Kyle For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Do...
Dec 15, 2021•46 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, we answer questions from our listeners covering topics like why you would see a Naturopathic doctor instead of a traditional MD, thoughts on intermittent fasting, and much more! Enjoy! Dr. Riley & Kyle Craik The Wellness Dojo Sustainable Wellness Solutions For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: info@executewellness.com...
Dec 01, 2021•50 min•Ep. 10
The healthiest and happiest places on earth have some things in common. In this episode, we break them down and tell you how you can create them in your life no matter where you live! Enjoy! Dr. Riley Anderson & Kyle Craik www.wellnessdojo.ca For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: info@executewellness.com...
Nov 24, 2021•48 min
Hello and welcome to Episode 8! We discuss how sport can affect mental health. Listen to our experiences with sport and mental health as well as taking a look at what the science says about it. Enjoy! Dr. Riley Anderson & Kyle Craik www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewellnessdojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: info@executewellness.com...
Nov 16, 2021•48 min•Ep. 8
In this episode we talk about the struggles many people have with enjoying exercise, how much enjoyment you should feel with exercise, and what the balance should look like. Also, we kick things off with a little freestyle fun! Enjoy! Dr. Riley Anderson & Kyle Craik www.wellnessdojo.ca For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: info@executewellness.com...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 7
This episode dives into the world of energy sinkholes and fatigue. How do you recognize fatigue for what it really is? What impact do your energy levels have on the rest of your body and mind? We answer these questions and more while providing some real solutions to help you moving forward! www.wellnessdojo.ca Dr. Riley Anderson & Kyle Craik For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: info@executewellne...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, we explore why people set up road blocks and self sabotage themselves from things they know they want and need in their lives. Of course, we also provide key strategies that will help you to overcome these scenarios. Enjoy! The Wellness Dojo Sustainable Wellness Solutions -- www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewellnessdojo Instagram: www.instagram.com/wellnessdojoyyc For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 5
