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The Casey Zavaleta Podcast0: IntroductionLearn about what to expect on The Casey Zavaleta Podcast.
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2024-03-0607 min
HansenAthletics RadioCasey Zavaleta: What a Coach Needs To Know! - Episode 47Send us a textA big welcome to Casey Zavaleta!In this episode, Darren interviews Casey, an instructor and content developer with DTS Fitness Education. They discuss the importance of teaching foundational skills to clients and the need for coaches to have a system to put everything into, starting with a solid assessment. They also emphasize the importance of gaining experience, finding good mentors, and focusing on the client's needs in order to be a successful coach in the fitness industry. ...2023-01-1535 min
Fitness Business Insights with Matt RobinsonCasey Zavaleta - The Key Elements of Habit CoachingCasey Zavaleta is an educator and lead course developer for DTS Fitness Education. In her role of a habits coach, Casey teach clients, and other coaches, how to successfully apply habits to our everyday lives in ways that move us closer to our desired goals.From Casey's Bio: My purpose begins with helping people see that they are whole, worthy, and good exactly as they are. Beginning from this place of self love, we can take the next step forward in your journey towards becoming a more satisfied and fulfilled version of yourself.It was...2022-06-1554 min
Nourishing Women PodcastCasey Zavaleta on Setting Strength Training Goals with Intuitive EatingCasey Zavaleta is a strength coach, fitness educator, and nutritional therapy practitioner based in Toronto, ON. She began her career with Toronto FC in the High Performance Department where she created programs to improve athletes' high performance habits. As a personal trainer, she has found a passion for leading and coaching women to engage with fitness for better reasons than changing their body size. She is currently an educator with DTS Fitness Education, where she is the lead developer for DTS Habits Coach, a course that teaches trainers to help their clients improve their habits and change their beliefs...2021-03-2637 minNourishing Women PodcastCasey Zavaleta on Setting Strength Training Goals with Intuitive EatingCasey Zavaleta is a strength coach, fitness educator, and nutritional therapy practitioner based in Toronto, ON. She began her career with Toronto FC in the High Performance Department where she created programs to improve athletes' high performance habits. As a personal trainer, she has found a passion for leading and coaching women to engage with fitness for better reasons than changing their body size. She is currently an educator with DTS Fitness Education, where she is the lead developer for DTS Habits Coach, a course that teaches trainers to help their clients improve their habits and change their beliefs...2021-03-2637 min
Project Fitness with Chris FudgeEp. 18 DTS Fitness Education Ben McDonald and Casey Zavaleta talk current state of the fitness industry and Inclusion in fitnessIn this episode, Chris is joined by DTS Instructors Ben McDonald and Casey Zavaleta. These two combined are a big piece of the DTS Education team. For once, we got to sit down and talk about them and why they got into the fitness industry and their roles within the company. DTS Fitness Education was founded on a simple concept - deliver quality and highly practical education to personal trainers, strength coaches, and other industry professionals. Over the years, we have grown into a collective of passionate, award-winning instructors and support staff dedicated to helping students further their fitness ed...2021-03-1553 min
How Do You Feel?Ep89: Training Phases, Deload & Recovery with Eriq ZavaletaEriq is a professional soccer player with Toronto FC, and is going into his 7th season with the team. He's also my husband!
In this episode, I brought him on the show to talk about his top tips for quick recovery, the importance of deload weeks for intentional rest, and different phases of training.
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Interested in online programming, nutrition coaching, or habits coaching? Check out caseyzavaleta.com for details!
Find me on Instagram: @caseymzav
If you're a trainer looking for continuing education, visit dtsfitnesseducation.com to register for...2021-03-0839 min
How Do You Feel?Ep88: Top 5 Tips for Focus & ProductivityOne thing we can't get more of is TIME. All we can do is use our time in the most effective and efficient way possible. Listen to this episode for my TOP 5 tips to improve your focus & productivity.
These tips apply to all aspects of your life, including training.
Find me on Instagram: @caseymzav
Email for online programming, nutrition or habits coaching: caseymzavaleta@gmail.com2021-03-0127 min
The DoTheWork Podcast#45 - Habits with Casey ZavaletaIn this episode I am joined by Casey Zavaleta who is an educator for DTS Fitness Education and the creator of the Habit Coach course of which I completed in January earlier this year.Casey has an array of knowledge and experience and in this one we talk about the importance of habits being small, specific and stacked. We also talk about success, focus and tips for losing weight.---Casey is the host of the 'How Do You Feel Podcast' and can also be found on socials @caseymzav...2021-02-2845 min
How Do You Feel?Ep87: Telling Your Story & Knowing Your Purpose with Mo HaganMaureen (Mo) Hagan is an international award-winning fitness instructor and program director, the 2019 Canadian Fitness Industry Leader of the Year, and an OptiMYz 2020 Top 10 Women of Power and Top 100 Health Influencer since 2018. Mo is regularly teaching group fitness instructor with GoodLife Fitness and is Chief Operating Officer for canfitpro – Canada’s leading fitness education authority.
Learn more about Mo: www.mohagan.com
Follow Mo on Instagram: @mo_hagan2021-02-1542 min
How Do You Feel?Ep86: The Art of Cueing with Alena LucianiIn this episode, Alena Luciani, founder of Training2XL, and I talk about considerations for cueing as a coach. How much is too much? When should you cue? What are the best cues to use with which clients? All of this and more is answered in this episode!
Find Alena on Instagram: @training2xl
Learn more about Training2XL: training2xl.com2021-02-0147 min
How Do You Feel?Ep 85: Fulfilling & Sustainable Fitness with Drew ScottDrew is a lifetime athlete; competing in baseball, hockey, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and natural bodybuilding in men's physique. His athletic background, combined with an ever-growing fascination with the human body, has established a strong foundation for which Drew continues to build his health and fitness expertise on.
Over his 13 years as a strength and conditioning coach, he has built a reputation for a dynamic style of training which favours functionality and training pain free to perform your best. While Drew coaches everyone from pro athletes to retirees, he derives the greatest sense of accomplishment from clients that...2021-01-1848 minHow Do You Feel?Ep84: How to Set New Year's IntentionsIn this episode, I walk through a 3 step process for setting sustainable New Year's intentions that will help you feel the way you want to feel in 2021. I also share a few of my reflections on 2020, and explain why I never want to forget this year.
Follow me on Instagram: @caseymzav2021-01-0421 min
How Do You Feel?Ep83: Programs vs. Intuitive Movement with Paul HynesOn this episode, I had Paul Hynes back on the podcast to discuss what might be seen as the dichotomy of following a structured program and moving intuitively. We talked about what we both value about these concepts, and how they can, in fact, go hand in hand. Towards the end of the episode we also talked about empowering clients and what it really means to be a coach and educator.
Paul Hynes is an experienced strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer in Toronto, ON. He trains individuals of all ages and levels. Paul is...2020-12-2138 min
How Do You Feel?Ep82: Insights from a Top Powerlifting Coach w/ Chris FudgeChris Fudge is the top trainer for Goodlife Fitness and an instructor for DTS Fitness Education. Chris has over fifteen years of high level practical experience in the field of personal training and strength and conditioning, Chris is known for his obsessive style of tracking all variables in training and performance such as macros, sleep patterns, frequency, tempo, reps, sets, percents and tonnage. Because of this Chris is defined as a results based trainer. His education has led him to work with clients of various backgrounds from National record holding Powerlifters, award winning fitness models, university and professional athletes...2020-12-0754 min
How Do You Feel?Ep81: Understanding Intuitive Eating with Victoria MyersVictoria Myers is the dietitian and owner of the virtual private practice and online education center Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Victoria and her staff specialize in empowering women to ditch diets, regulate hormones, heal digestion and learn to practice wellness without obsession. She is also the host of the popular intuitive eating and wellness podcast, the Nourishing Women Podcast. Her mission for her community is to help women let go of the unhealthy obsession with eating healthy, make peace with their body and live their lives to the fullest.
Check out Victoria's Blog: victoriamyers.net
Learn...2020-11-2300 min
How Do You Feel?Ep80: Navigating the Gender Spectrum & CNS Considerations with Logan DubeLogan is the Director of Fitness Education for Fitness World Canada and Director of the British Columbia Personal Training Institute. They have been a coach, trainer, instructor & fitness leader for 23 years. For the last 4 years, they have been a fitness educator as a Master Instructor for PPSC, TRX, Trigger Point & Hyperice. Logan is also a former varsity & pro soccer athlete (goalkeeper).
Find Logan on Instagram: @logan.3dfit 2020-11-1600 minHow Do You Feel?Ep79: Banded Distractions, Hypermobility & Trigger PointsIn this episode, I discuss what I believe are the top considerations when it comes to mobility work and putting together movement prep for workouts. I go over anatomy, joints, testing for hypermobility, banded distraction techniques, trigger points and soft tissue work.
Follow me on Instagram: @caseymzav2020-11-0900 min
How Do You Feel?Ep78: SQUAT UNIVERSITY with Dr. Aaron HorschigAaron is a Sports/Orthopedic Physical Therapist, author and speaker. He is also the founder of Squat University, an Olympic weightlifter and a coach. As a physical therapist, Aaron works with athletes of all ages and competitive backgrounds such as olympic weightlifters, powerlifters, CrossFitters, international level soccer players, MLB and NFL athletes.
Aaron published his first book “The Squat Bible” in spring of 2017 and has been published in numerous professional journals. His most recent appeared in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy and presented a new way to periodize a weight-training program with the back squat afte...2020-11-0200 min
How Do You Feel?Ep77: "Just Another Race" with Martha McCabeMartha McCabe is a retired 2x Olympian and world championship medallist in Swimming. She is Founder and President of Head to Head; a Canadian company that promotes mental resilience and physical wellness through Olympian led mentorship programs. Martha was elected by her fellow Olympians in 2016 to sit on the COC Athlete Commission, and is also the current chair of the Swimming Canada athlete council. Martha completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at UBC in 2012, and just this past week graduated with a Masters of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the Smith School of business at Queen’s...2020-10-1900 min
How Do You Feel?Ep76: Back Squats, Cardio, Sleep and MoreIn this episode, I'm answering listener questions! I discuss barefoot training, stress management, whether we should all do back squats or not, tips for falling asleep fast, journaling and the importance of cardio.
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If you have questions you would like answered on the show, email them to caseymzavaleta@gmail.com 2020-10-1200 min
How Do You Feel?Ep75: Doing the Small Things Well with Natey AdjeiWide receiver Natey Adjei was drafted to the Toronto Argonauts in 2013. He went on to play for the Edmonton Eskimos for four seasons, but has since returned to Toronto. Since the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season, he has focused on creating and producing the All Ball Podcast. Most recently, he was brought on as an NFL Analyst for Sportsnet.
In this episode, Natey and I discuss:
- The cancellation of the 2020 CFL season
- His positive outlook
- Why Natey chose football
- His ideal workout 2020-10-0500 min
How Do You Feel?Ep74: Mental Preparation & Believing in Yourself with Josh WilliamsJosh Williams plays for Columbus Crew SC as a center back, and has been a professional soccer player for 11 seasons. He was born in Akron, and was recruited by Kentucky and West Virginia to play baseball,. Instead of pursuing that route, he decided to walk on to the soccer team at Cleveland State. After his stint at Cleveland State, he went undrafted in the 2010 MLS Draft, but later that year, he was signed on with Columbus. He went from not being recruited and not being drafted to having an extremely successful professional career for the last eleven years...2020-09-2845 min
1 x 1 Podcast[Booch, Please Archive} Episode 15: Our top 3 nutrition principles, intuitive eating confusion, permanent habit changes ft. Casey ZavaletaThis week, Keren sits down with DTS instructor, personal trainer, nutrition therapy practitioner Casey Zavaleta and they exchanged professional and personal experiences about counting macros, intuitive eating, and their top 3 essential nutrition principles. And the two ladies reflect on their disordered eating recovery journey and discover so many similarities! They get candid about using Gretchen Rubin's 4 Tendencies to help them make permanent habit changes and how to use personality tests to elevate your lifestyle and those around you!Resources mentioned:Gretchen Rubin - The Four TendenciesWhere to find the guest:...2020-09-2349 min
How Do You Feel?Ep73: Counting Macros & Intuitive Eating with Keren ChenAfter graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition and Food Science from the Dieticians of Canada accredited program at Ryerson University, Keren decided to forego my path of becoming an RD built and authentic practice that incorporates holistic nutrition and functional medicine with her science/research background. Having competed in CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting in the past, Keren loves to work with mindful athletes because they are resilient humans who value nutrition and fitness as their way of pursuing personal excellence.
In this episode, Keren and I discuss:
How common disordered eating is...2020-09-2153 minHow Do You Feel?Ep72: How to Quiet the Noise and PrioritizeWe live in a noisy, data-driven world. When it comes to fitness, nutrition, and wellness, it can be challenging to decide what to prioritize. In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the thought process you can use to focus your efforts. The goal is to do less and accomplish more.
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Better than Yesterday67. Habits that last w/ Casey ZavaletaCasey Zavaleta is the host of the How Do You Feel Podcast and a Toronto-based personal trainer. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Neuroscience. Her content is build around fitness, nutrition, and mindset.
On the episode, we dove into creating sustainable habits, how to reverse engineer yourself into a morning person, and how to correct when you're going off track. Casey is a wealth of knowledge and I know you guys will love this one!
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How Do You Feel?Ep71: When Chiropractic and Strength & Conditioning Collide with Dr. Ricky SinghDr. Ricky Singh graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2009 and from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2014. Throughout his education, Ricky has focused his studies on understanding mechanisms of injury and how to optimize human movement. Ricky currently works with Athletics Canada as a member of their Integrated Support Team. He has travelled the world with the Canadian Track & Field Team and was selected to be apart of the medical team for the 2017 World Championships in London. Ricky has consulted with Golf Canada as well as...2020-09-0751 min
How Do You Feel?Ep70: Building Relationships with Greg HetheringtonANNOUNCING: Oat Canada, the official sponsor of How Do You Feel.
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Find Oat Canada on Instagram: @oatcanada
From playing in the Little League World series as a 12 year old to becoming an All-Canadian receiver at McGill University where he obtained his degree in Kinesiology, Greg was drafted and played in the C.F.L.. He was named one of Toronto’s top 10 trainers and is now taking his extensive knowledge and experience to form Toronto’s most exclusive Training Club. “Health is a lifestyle choice. It nee...2020-08-3151 min
How Do You Feel?Ep69: Recovering from Perfectionism with Theo LimTheo is a personal trainer in the heart of Toronto. His coaching services are for anyone who wants to feel better, move better and become stronger. His specialty lies in strength training and mindful movement practices and Theo aim to educate and empower his clients so they can take control of their health and fitness for the rest of their lives.
Theo started his journey in health and fitness 12 years ago. When he was 16, he dove deep into strength training and powerlifting and was engulfed for close to a decade. More recently, Theo has found a sweet...2020-08-2442 minHow Do You Feel?Ep68: How To Make Sustainable Changes in NutritionIn this episode, I discuss:
How eating is an emotional experience
Understanding preoccupation with food (and how to avoid it)
Fear surrounding food
Using food to soothe internal states of discomfort
Identifying patterns in behavior
Creating new habits
How your environment plays a role in your behavior
Constructing your environment in a way that supports sustainable change
The nature of willpower
Find me on Instagram: @caseymzav
Email me with any feedback or suggestions: caseymzavaleta@gmail.com2020-08-1728 min
How Do You Feel?Ep67: Reflections & Digital Detoxes with Caleigh RykissCaleigh is the founder & owner of BOLO Inc., a boutique gym in downtown Toronto. The space is a dream destination for active, busy, young professionals in Toronto. You can find a crazy good workout, and then stay for a coffee, a blowout, a hang with your peeps or answer emails and get sh*t done. BOLO is all about offering a multi-tasking space for like-minded hustlers. Caleigh is a former boxer, personal trainer, fitness influencer and self love crusader, with a decade long background in TV production (she was formerly a producer at eTalk and The Social).
2020-08-1057 min
How Do You Feel?Ep66: Waste-Free Living with the Earthy SistersThe Earthy Sisters (Sarah & Lexi) provide sustainability & eco-friendly education to teach you how to reduce your community’s ecological footprint. They have the knowledge and expertise to help you and your team, students, or peers battle climate change. They use fun, inclusive, and engaging material and offer simple solutions to a big problem.
In this episode, Sarah, Lexi and I discuss:
How behaviors have a ripple effect on those around you
The importance of community
How you can make a difference
Small, simple, eco-friendly changes
Doing a waste audit
The impact of CO...2020-08-0345 min
How Do You Feel?Ep65: Are You Overtraining? with Cassie DayCassie Day is the owner and founder of All Day Fit in Toronto, ON. You can try your first three classes free in the Online Hub.
In this episode, Cassie and I discuss:
Signs you might be overtraining
The feeling of dreading your workouts
What you learn as you gain training experience
The effects of stress on training
Recovery
The mindset that comes when training is your life
Losing you period & hormonal changes
Muscle soreness
Guilt when missing a workout
Thinking big picture
Find Cassie on Instagram: @cassiedayyy
Find...2020-07-2743 min
How Do You Feel?Ep64: Family, Hip Hop & Racism in the Fitness Industry with Nsuani BaffoeNsuani Baffoe is the Regional Manager of Personal Training in Downtown Toronto for Goodlife Fitness, overseeing more than 130 Personal Trainers, influencing the lives and health of over 2000 clients. For over a decade Nsuani has built high performing Personal Training cohorts, coaching individuals and teams to succeed in the most demanding markets.
He is also the co-founder and lead facilitator of B Element, which seeks to empower fitness and wellness professionals with the business knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
Nsuani is regarded as a strong coach, people leader, and team player, gaining...2020-07-201h 02How Do You Feel?Ep63: Your Pelvic Floor with Lea DamataLea is a pelvic floor physiotherapist with a special interest in pregnancy and pediatrics. Lea has worked in a variety of pediatric settings including McMaster Children’s Hospital and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and was the recipient CanChild’s Pediatric Research Award in 2017. Lea's training in pelvic floor dysfunction (in adults and pediatrics) has included urinary incontinence, complex pelvic pain, sexual pain, gastro-intestinal disorders, pelvic organ prolapse, and perinatal care. Most importantly, she is committed to empower her patients on their active recovery, to improve their health, well-being and quality of life. Lea's experience and training in a...2020-07-1355 min
How Do You Feel?Ep62: Building Your Confidence with Jen WiderstromJen Widerstrom began as a fitness model, and quickly made the transition into instructing group fitness. Jen has had a TV career that began on American Gladiator and culminated in three seasons as a trainer on The Biggest Loser. She has made appearances on Conan, Live with Kelley & Ryan, and Dr. Oz. Jen is currently the fitness director for SHAPE magazine.
As a coach, Jen believes that your beliefs shift your biology. Whatever you’re processing upstairs as your loudest voice will be physically processed through your bones to your skin. Real change begins when you re...2020-07-0651 minHow Do You Feel?Ep61: Celebrating PRIDE: Coming Out After 20 Years of Marriage (REPOST)This week, in honor of pride month, I'm bringing back the episode where I interviewed my dad. In this episode, he tells his story about coming out after twenty years of marriage and three kids. This is a story about realizing and owning your true identity, and the subsequent power of being your truest self. It is raw, it is real, and it is relatable to anyone who has struggled with their identity for any reason.
In this episode, my dad and I discuss:
* The feeling of being different as a kid
* Being teased for...2020-06-2946 min
How Do You Feel?Ep60: Optimizing Your Breathing with Ben McDonaldBen McDonald is the Director of Education for DTS Fitness Education and has been in the fitness industry for 12+ years. He has an extensive and varied sporting background including various forms of Mixed Martial Arts. Ben’s career highlights include training a wide array of people from beginners up to premiership footballers, national champions in boxing, and elite level athletes. Ben has taught for the largest health and fitness training provider in Europe and has been published in multiple many UK based magazines. Ben has developed multiple qualifications, presented internationally, and is considered UK’s leading expert in PowerClub trai...2020-06-2253 min
How Do You Feel?Ep59: Let's Talk About Racism with Ezi OdozorEzinwanne (Ezi) Odozor is a Nigerian-born writer, scholar, and student support specialist based in Toronto. Her work focuses on themes of identity, culture, gender, race, health, and intimacy. Ezi’s work has been featured in several journals, including Room Magazine, Arc Poetry Magazine, and Hypatia (upcoming). Her writing has also been showcased in several exhibits, most notably in Oluseye’s "A Room Full of Black Boys", which was featured on CBC. Ezi recently completed a Master of Education degree in global health at the University of Toronto, where she worked across the subjects of race, Black-feminisms, anti-colonialism, and global heal...2020-06-1549 minHow Do You Feel?Ep58: Reflecting on a Week of AwakeningThis episode is a break from the fitness content you normally find on How Do You Feel to address the very important topic of racism, and the greater conversation happening about the nature of our society.
GO LISTEN TO ONE OF THESE PODCASTS THIS WEEK:
Brené Brown with Ibram X. Kendi on How to Be an Antiracist
Pod Save the People with Deray McKesson on US Police Brutality
Gettin' Grown on Racism, Rebellion, and Contributing to the Fight
Code Switch on a Decade of Watching Black People D...2020-06-0824 minHow Do You Feel?Ep57: To Fast or Not to Fast?Intermittent fasting is massively popular right now. In this episode, I discuss the considerations for why you might or might not want to try fasting. Do you know the upsides and downsides of it?
In this episode, I talk about:
Why fasting is popular right now
Different fasting schemes
Fasting for weight loss
Fasting for fat adaptation
Longevity & biological age
Blood sugar regulation & insulin resistance
Detoxification & reducing oxidative stress
Regulating your Circadian Rhythm
The difference between men and women
The effect of cortisol on body composition
Why your cycle matters
The...2020-06-0128 min
How Do You Feel?Ep56: Kettlebell Training with Sathish MuneeswaranSathish Muneeswaran is a trainer with FitSquad in Toronto, ON. He has been involved with sports and athletics for most of his life. His passion for fitness grew out of an interest in enhancing performance and preventing injuries. With a Bachelors of Honours in Kinesiology, he has a deep understanding of anatomy, biomechanics and exercise physiology. Sathish’s training approach is grounded in strength training but also incorporates structural balance, bodyweight training and metabolic conditioning. He firmly believes we should all strive to find our true potential and to become stronger than we were yesterday. He also believes th...2020-05-2552 min
How Do You Feel?Ep55: Finding Food Freedom with Dr. Amrita GhaiDr. Amrita Ghai is a Registered Clinical Psychologist in Ontario with over 13 years of experience providing evidence-based intervention and assessment to adults. She has extensive experience working with a range of issues including anxiety (OCD, Panic Disorder, GAD, Social Anxiety, Phobias), stress, disordered eating/body image, perfectionism, relationships, depressed mood, sleep, and grief. Dr. Ghai works with clients in a collaborative, empathic, and non-judgmental manner. Trained as a Scientist-Practitioner, she employs evidence-based cognitive-behavioural and client- centered approaches within a sensitive and supportive environment in order to help clients achieve their therapy goals.
In this episode, Dr. Amrita...2020-05-1855 min
How Do You Feel?Ep54: Time Management with Michael KeelerMichael is a highly effective facilitator, consultant and entrepreneur with two decades of experience in customer-centric businesses. He is driven to share his passion and knowledge with other business owners to help them make the greatest positive impact on the world and build the life they have always envisioned. Michael’s unique approach combines his hands-on experience as a business founder and CEO with expert coaching and consulting skills to help entrepreneurs reach their goals faster and with less stress.
Michael and his “non-sexual life partner” Mark created Business for Unicorns in 2016. In addition to their consulting and teaching th...2020-05-1151 min
How Do You Feel?Ep53: To Track or Not to Track?Fitbits, Apple Watches, Garmins, Whoops… Wearable technology is a booming industry! Do you wear a watch that tracks your steps, movement, or sleep?
In this episode, I talk about what I see as the pros and cons of wearing a fitness tracker. Then, I give you three questions to ask yourself to decide if you should wear your watch to track your fitness goals or not.2020-05-0432 min
How Do You Feel?Ep52: Training the Brain with Michael RabascaMichael Rabasca is the Director of High Performance for TFC and former Head Coach for TFC II. Prior to joining Toronto FC, Rabasca was a highly successful academy coach with stints at multiple clubs including RSLAZ Academy. Rabasca also worked with US Soccer as a scout and NSCAA as a consultant to their clubs standards project. His focus at Toronto FC is on cognitive and neuro development in athletes, which combines his work experience as an occupational therapist and his history in soccer. Rabasca’s role is the first of its kind in North America.
In this episode, Michael an...2020-04-2743 min
How Do You Feel?Ep51: Mental Health & Boundaries in the Time of COVID-19Rebecca holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She is Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Her therapeutic skills lie in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds experiencing stress/anxiety, mood issues, family and relationship concerns, lack of direction/life indecisions, self-esteem and body image issues, disordered eating, perfectionism, and emotional/physical fatigue or confusion.
In this episode, Rebecca and I discuss:
* Virtual therapy
* Why ups and downs are normal right now
* The loss of structure, transitions and defined roles2020-04-2050 min
The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast - Health, Wellbeing & Peak Performance#78. Dr. Greg Wells on Slowing Down to Speed Up with Casey ZavaletaWelcome back!
Today I’m excited to share an interview that I did on Casey Zavaleta’s podcast "How Do You Feel?".
Casey is a functional strength coach at All Day Fit, a personal training gym based out of Toronto, Canada. Casey’s mission is to help teach women to tune in to their bodies so they can make decisions about their fitness, health, and lifestyle that are right for them. She believes that we should stop obsessing about how we want to look and start focusing on how we want to feel.
Prior...2020-04-1657 min
How Do You Feel?Ep 50: Celebrating One Year + Life in QuarantineIt’s officially been one year since the launch of How Do You Feel!
Eriq hopped on the mics with me this week as we celebrate one year of podcasting, discuss life in quarantine, and give some recommendations for ways to use your time right now.
In this episode, Eriq and I discuss:
* What I’ve learned from podcasting
* What’s surprised me about the last year
* My favorite episodes
* The hardest parts about life in quarantine
* Sustaining relationships from a distance
* What’s surprised us about quarantine
* Our training...2020-04-1340 min
How Do You Feel?Ep49: Slowing Down to Speed Up with Dr. Greg WellsAs a scientist and performance physiologist, Dr. Greg Wells has dedicated his career to exploring and researching human limits and making that science understandable and actionable. He has a PhD in respiratory physiology and is currently a scientist in Translational Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children, where his research is focused on improving outcomes in children with chronic diseases via physical activity.
Greg has written 4 bestselling books: Superbodies, The Ripple Effect, The Focus Effect and his latest- Rest, Refocus, Recharge. He loves public speaking and has presented to audiences all over the world at events such as TEDx...2020-04-0657 min
How Do You Feel?Ep48: COVID-19: The Big Picture with Sonja KittelsenSonja Kittelsen has worked as a researcher studying the global politics of epidemic prevention, preparedness and response for approximately 10 years. She has a PhD in International Politics and lives in Oslo, Norway. She is currently a researcher at the Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM) at the University of Oslo.
In this episode, Sonja and I discuss:
* Whether the world has seen anything like COVID-19 before
* Why COVID-19 is different than other viruses
* The definition of a pandemic
* How this pandemic started
* How worried we should be
* What it means to “...2020-03-3038 min
How Do You Feel?Ep47: Why You DON’T Have to Lose Weight with Dana MonseesDana Monsees is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and food lover who loves to make people laugh. She is a Board-Certified Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist, and Body Image Coach who teaches women how to fix their shitty relationship with food and their bodies, ditch the diet cycle for good, and heal and thrive with real food, one delicious meal at a time.
In this episode, Dana and I discuss:
* Dana’s experience with an eating disorder and recovery
* The restrict-binge-purge cycle
* What it means to be a “non-diet” dietitian
* Why you should seek help in recovery
* T...2020-03-2358 min
How Do You Feel?Ep46: Identity & Legacy with Vince LucianiVince Luciani is the founder of The Legacy Coaching. His mission is to spread the message that your life and legacy are not defined by what you do, they are defined by you. He guides people to give the love and validation they seek from others, directly towards themselves. Vince was a lifetime athlete, former CFL and NCAA football coach. He has completed his Masters in Coaching Education at Ohio University and is a certified holistic life coach (Centre for Applied Neuroscience). He was also named Life Coach of the year by Notable Life for 2018.His work has impacted over 27,000 p...2020-03-1649 min
How Do You Feel?Ep45: SPECIAL Women’s Day Q&AI hopped on the mic with Cassie Day this week to answer your questions about training for women!
In this episode, Cassie and I discuss:
* Why Women’s Day is important
* Why strength training is important for women
* Syncing training with your cycle
* How our training and productivity change over the course of our cycle
* How training is different for women than men
* Fasted vs. fed training for women
* The biggest obstacles that keep women from strength training
* Creating spaces in fitness that empower women
* Support and education
...2020-03-0938 min
How Do You Feel?Ep44: How’s Your Poo?This episode of the podcast is all about digestion!
In this episode, I discuss:
* The benefits of keeping a one-week digestion journal
* Your energy after you eat
* The Bristol Chart
* Symptoms you might not know are related to your digestion
* Why digestion is the foundation of your health
* Macronutrients and micronutrients
* The process of healthy digestion
* What can go wrong in your digestion
* Why chewing your food is important
* Why stomach acid is good for you
* The harm antacids can do
* The gallbladder and its function2020-03-0237 min
How Do You Feel?Ep43: Strength Training at Every Age with Robert LinkulRobert Linkul is the head personal trainer and the owner of Be STRONGER Fitness in Sacramento, CA, and specializes in training for older adults. Robert has his masters degree in personal training from the United State Sports Academy (University of Alabama) and a bachelors degree in kinesiology from California State University of Sacramento. He was named the NSCA’s 2012 Personal Trainer of the year and Robert serves as the chairman for the NSCA’s personal trainer special interest group and is the career development columnist for the NSCA’s personal training quarterly publication.
Linkul is an NSCA Certified Personal...2020-02-2459 min
How Do You Feel?Ep42: Training for the Long Haul, Pain & Powerlifting with Paul HynesPaul Hynes is a Toronto-based trainer who started strength training during his college years as an art student, where he walked into the gym as a skinny guy looking to “get jacked.” He lifted some weights, made some mistakes and saw some results which encouraged him to keep going. That early experience in the gym instilled a drive that helped Paul discover his true calling: Coaching.
Paul loves coaching! This profession has allowed him to work with people from all walks of life with a variety of goals. Whether people are training for looks, injury prevention, strength or just life...2020-02-1755 min
How Do You Feel?Ep41: Diet Culture, Disordered Eating & Body ImageIn this episode, I’m reflecting on National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. I share my thoughts about my past experiences with an eating disorder and subsequent disordered eating. I talk about diet culture and how it infiltrates the fitness industry so thoroughly, and consider the importance of learning to listen to our body and its innate wisdom when it comes to what we need in terms of nourishment and movement.
Find me on Instagram @caseymzav
If you’re enjoying what you’re hearing, please rate, review and share the show!2020-02-1019 min
How Do You Feel?Ep40: Sleep Chronotypes, Training Adjustments, Trackers & More with Ben PrattBen Pratt is the Programme Coordinator for the leading online training provider, Nordic Fitness Education. He has actively worked in the fitness industry since 1995 and within the field of fitness education as a tutor and international presenter since 2003. Amongst numerous vocational fitness certifications, he achieved a BSc in Sports Science, and a MSc in Holistic Nutrition. Ben is the author of more than 15 health, fitness and nutrition certifications, the most recent of which is the Sleep Recovery Specialist online certification that offers fitness professionals an exciting niche to support clients achieve their goals.
In this episode, Ben and I...2020-02-031h 07
How Do You Feel?Ep39: Orthorexia, Diet Mentality, & Wellness Beyond Fitness and Nutrition with Katie HakeKatie Hake is an Indianapolis-based registered dietitian and fitness professional. After her own struggles with feeling addicted to exercise and hyper-focused on healthy eating, it is now her my mission to empower women to overcome their need to measure success by the numbers. She believes that by owning your strength and confidence from within, you can stop quantifying and start living.
In this episode, Katie and I discuss:
* The effects of overtraining and undereating
* How you can’t determine someone’s health or wellbeing based on their appearance
* The pressure for trainers to look a...2020-01-2739 min
How Do You Feel?Ep38: Barefoot Training & Movement Longevity with Dr. Emily SplichalAs a New York-based Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist and Global Leader in Barefoot Science and Rehabilitation, Dr. Splichal has developed a keen eye for movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait. She approaches every patient with the belief that we hold he power to our health and well-being in our own hands. Functional and regenerative medicine and the role of anti-aging science as it relates to movement longevity is where Dr. Splichal’s passion is focused. She also provides content and speaks about the importance of proper foot activation as it relates to stabilization and training.
In this episode...2020-01-2048 min
How Do You Feel?Ep37: BEST and WORST of the Decade: Fitness, Nutrition, Wellness and More with Cassie DayCassie Day is a functional strength coach and the founder of All Day Fit in Toronto, ON.
In this episode of the podcast, Cassie and I discuss our opinions on:
* The best & worst fitness trends of the decade
* Social media trends of the decade
* The best apps of the decade
* The best artist of the decade
* The best movie of the decade
* The best & worst nutrition trends of the decade
* The best TV show of the decade
* Wellness trends of the decade
* The most influential women of...2020-01-1349 min
How Do You Feel?Ep36: Healing Your Relationship with Food & Overcoming Disordered Eating with Anna SweeneyAnna Sweeney is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Specialist and owner of Whole Life Nutrition. Anna is an expert in the treatment of individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and emotional eating. She combines her knowledge of the science of nutrition and experience in the treatment of eating disorders with direct, compassionate, and heartfelt care to help her clients realize the pleasures of living a Whole Life. Anna’s goal is to help her clients to heal their relationships with food and body, trust their own wisdom, appreciate self-care, and to...2020-01-0649 min
How Do You Feel?Ep35: Osteopathy & A Holistic Approach to Performance with Gus KandilasGus is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner for Toronto FC and the Canadian National Kickboxing Team. Gus is a graduate from the University of Windsor as well as Indiana State University. In 2003, he completed his Doctorate in Osteopathy Manual Practice from the Canadian College of Osteopathy. As an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and Athletic Therapist, he uses both skills in his private practice and with professional athletes. Gus has taught for over 20 years at York University in the Athletic Therapy/Kinesiology and Health Sciences Department.
In this episode, Gus and I discuss:
* The practice of osteopathy
* “Natural, holistic...2019-12-2336 min
How Do You Feel?Ep34: Digging Deeper & Understanding Your “Why” in Training with Mike RobertsonMike Robertson is one of the most highly sought-after coaches, consultants, speakers and writers in the fitness industry today. Known for his “no-nonsense” approach to training and brutal efficiency, Mike has made a name for himself as a go-to resource for professional athletes from every major sport. Mike is the President of Robertson Training Systems and the co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) in Indianapolis, Indiana. IFAST has been named one of the Top 10 Gyms in America by Men’s Health magazine three times in the past six years. Mike currently coaches a handful of professional athletes during their...2019-12-1654 min
How Do You Feel?Ep33: Top 10 Wellness Holiday Hacks + Europe Trip RecapIn this episode of the podcast, I discuss my Top 10 Wellness Hacks to keep you feeling your best over the holidays. Between the travel, the parties, changes in schedule and the extra indulgences, it’s easy to feel out of control of your wellness during the holiday season. Follow these 10 Tips and feel good about your fitness, nutrition and mindset over the next month!
In the second segment of the episode, Eriq and I discuss our trip to Europe. We talk about where we went, what we learned about the culture, and highlights of the experience. We also comment...2019-12-0941 min
How Do You Feel?Ep32: Making Today Better Than Yesterday with Tom MorrisAfter a 2012 mountain biking accident left Tom Morris paralyzed from the waist down, there was a question whether the longtime Indiana University strength and conditioning coach would return to the gym to help student athletes achieve peak performance. In the years following, he has done just that. Tom currently serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at Indiana University. Morris has developed and implemented sport specific strength, conditioning, flexibility, speed and agility programs for Indiana’s 24 men’s and women’s NCAA Division I programs.
In this episode, Tom and I discuss:
* Winning cultures in s...2019-12-0248 min
How Do You Feel?Ep31: All About SLEEPIn this solo episode of the podcast, I’m explaining why I prioritize sleep in my life and why you should too. I talk about the science of sleep, the research that has been done on sleep, and practical ways for you to maximize your own sleep.
In this episode, I discuss:
* Why I care about sleep
* Keeping a sleep journal to track your sleep
* How to know if you’re getting enough sleep
* The effects of alarm clocks & snoozing
* Why your morning mood and mental clarity are important
* How bad...2019-11-1844 min
How Do You Feel?Ep30: Boundaries, Toxic Relationships & Gymnastics with Alex GrantAlex Grant is a former NCAA gymnast and current mindset coach, speaker and workshop host. She works in Toronto with The Legacy Coaching, which aims to shift an athlete’s perspective from “Sport is everything” to “I am everything with or without my sport.” Alex is also a strength trainer, yoga teacher, and badass inside and outside the gym.
In this episode, Alex and I discuss:
* Growing up in gymnastics
* Stepping away to discover her true love for the sport
* NCAA gymnastics
* The pressure to perform
* Growing up fast because of sport
...2019-11-1141 min
How Do You Feel?Ep29: Ridiculous Humans & Serious Fitness with Mark FisherMark Fisher is a former professional actor and current international speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Mark is the co-founder of Mark Fisher Fitness, one of the most successful gyms in the history of the fitness industry. MFF has two physical locations in Manhattan and was recognized as one of Men’s Health’s “Top 20 Gyms in America.” He also co-founded Business for Unicorns in 2016, and strives to help business owners achieve financial success and personal freedom through community building, leadership development, and creating healthy organizational cultures.
In this episode, Mark and I discuss:
* Falling in love with fitness2019-11-0452 min
How Do You Feel?Ep28: MAILBAG! Fitness Goals, Cooking Oils, Adrenal Health & MoreIn this episode, we’re answering listener questions!
Eriq and I discuss:
* My fitness goals
* The importance of goals
* Functional strength
* Sustainable fitness
* Following a program
* Active recovery & rest days
* Smith Machine vs. Barbell
* Lessons for new coaches
* Intuitive eating
* “Rules” for nutrition
* Specific diets and what they teach you
* Struggles after my eating disorder
* Making up for what you ate in the gym
* Eating out
* Cooking oils & butter
* Adrenal health
* How Eriq & I met
* Our first...2019-10-2836 min
How Do You Feel?Ep27: Coming Out After 20 Years of Marriage & 3 Kids: A Story of Identity with John GoodallAfter living life as a straight man for 50+ years, John Goodall made the courageous decision to start living his truth by coming out to his wife and three children. This is his story about discovering his true identity and the confidence to be his true self. He currently lives in Michigan with his husband, Eric, and is active in OutFront Kalamazoo, a local organization that supports the city’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and allied community. Professionally, John is a Senior Director of Research and Technology with the Kellogg Company.
In this episode, my dad and I discuss:
2019-10-2146 min
How Do You Feel?Ep26: Sex & Relationships with Dr. JessDr. Jess is a Toronto-based sexologist (PhD), author and television personality. An award-winning speaker, Jess has worked with thousands of couples from all corners of the globe to transform their relationships via her wildly successful Marriage As A Business program. Jess’ doctoral research focused on sexual health and relationship education and she is passionate about accessible, classroom-based education. When she isn’t globetrotting for speaking engagements, she volunteers with students, teachers and social service organizations to empower young people to embrace healthy, happy relationships.
In this episode Dr. Jess and I discuss:
* What a sexologist does
* Why sex...2019-10-1458 min
How Do You Feel?Ep25: Zero Bullshit Training with Aldo FrixioneAldo Frixione is a co-owner of Fitsquad Training in downtown Toronto. He is a highly credentialed personal trainer and strength coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is the head coach of the ManTraining Strength Camp program and has established himself as a men’s training expert. His areas of specialization include strength training, hypertrophy and body composition.
In this episode, Aldo and I discuss:
* Going to an art school
* Having control over your fitness
* Not having control over business
* That simple is effective
* Finding enjoyment in training
* Mi...2019-10-0754 min
How Do You Feel?Ep24: Energy Work for Hormonal Health with Nina BoyceNina Boyce is a Women’s Hormone & Anxiety Coach in Columbus, OH. She is also the host of the podcast “Healing Hormones” (formally “Finding Your Shine”). After her own intense journey dealing with severe anxiety and the physical effects of stress, Nina was inspired to help others understand their stress, manage their anxiety, and find true health. She also incorporates meditation, reiki and tarot cards into her practice, because she believes these are important pieces of a woman’s healing.
In this episode, Nina and I discuss:
* Anxiety as a child
* Birth control
* The...2019-09-3048 min