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The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastEpisode 32: How Dopamine Controls Your Life (And How to Take It Back)In this episode, I will talk about dopamine's powerful role in your life—how it influences your focus, motivation, and even the joy you experience from daily tasks. But not all dopamine is created equal. You’ll discover the difference between earned dopamine, which comes from meaningful, effort-driven actions, and cheap dopamine, which can leave you feeling empty and stuck in unhealthy cycles.This video will equip you to reclaim control over your life. From the science of dopamine to practical strategies for earning it through intentional habits, learning how to “earn your dopamine” can tran...
2025-01-1507 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastEpisode 31: Stop Setting Goals the Wrong Way: Build a Life and Business You LoveIn this episode, I’ll guide you through a practical and transformative approach to achieving your goals. Whether in your business, personal life, or relationships, success starts with clarity, intention, and action. We’ll go beyond traditional goal-setting methods and reverse engineer your vision into actionable steps, ensuring every effort aligns with your ultimate purpose.Using the mountain-climbing analogy, I’ll explain how to break down daunting goals into achievable milestones and why the journey shapes your character just as much as the destination.What You’ll Learn in This epi...
2024-12-0115 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastEpisode 30: The Science of Self-Control: Developing Habits for SuccessIn this episode, we explore the science behind self-control and how your habits influence every part of your life—mental, physical, spiritual, relational, and professional. I share personal experiences and practical strategies to help you build discipline and take control of your daily actions.We’ll discuss how the “friction method” can help you prioritize good habits and eliminate bad ones, the power of starting small, and why having a strong “why” is critical to staying motivated through challenges. This episode is for you if you’re a Christian entrepreneur looking to align your habits with Go...
2024-11-2416 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastEpisode 29: How Your Habits Are Impacting Your Mind, Body, and Spirit as an EntrepreneurIn this episode, we explore how your daily habits shape your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Drawing from my experiences as a fitness coach and business mentor, I share a powerful analogy between the nutrients in food and the habits we cultivate in life. Just as nutrient-dense whole foods nourish our bodies, intentional habits energize our souls and prepare us for a life aligned with God’s purpose.We’ll dive into the Fit-5 Investing System, focusing on five areas—mental, physical, spiritual, relational, and professional—and discuss how to make “macro deposits” that enrich your l...
2024-11-1609 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastRedefining Wealth: Why Time and Energy Matter More Than MoneyIn this episode, Matt Chenard unpacks the concept of true wealth and how the most undervalued currencies in life—time and energy—play a much greater role in long-term success and fulfillment than money alone.Key Topics Discussed:• The Three Currencies of Life: Matt explains why time, energy, and money are the real currencies that shape our lives and businesses, and why many people undervalue time and energy in pursuit of financial gain.• The Trade-Off Between Time and Money: Discover how over-prioritizing money can come at th...
2024-10-0616 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastEpisode 27: Time Wealth System: Build a Business That Doesn’t Steal Your LifeIn this episode, Matt Chenard dives deep into the foundational strategies of his Time Wealth System, designed to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses without sacrificing their personal lives. Matt explains the four stages of an entrepreneur’s journey—Founder, Growth, Scale, and Tycoon—and how to navigate each phase effectively.Key Topics Discussed:• Understanding the Stages of Entrepreneurship: Matt outlines the four key stages—Founder, Growth, Scale, and Tycoon—and how entrepreneurs can strategically move through each stage to build a business that aligns with their life goals.• The Importance of Planning and Systems: Learn...
2024-09-2219 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastEpisode 26: Time Wealth: How to Prioritize What Matters Most in Life and BusinessIn this episode, Matt Chenard shares his journey back to podcasting after a pause due to welcoming his baby girl, Willa, into the world. He discusses the importance of balancing faith, family, fitness, and business, and how his Time Wealth System helps Christian entrepreneurs regain control of their time without sacrificing their health, relationships, or business growth.Key Topics Discussed: • The Purpose of Fitness: How fitness is not just about looking good but being functional and pain-free to live a long, active life with your family. • Faith and...
2024-09-1526 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastEpisode 25: Faith and Fitness: Sarah Aiko Mayo on Cold Exposure and Rediscovering ChristIf you found this episode beneficial, please share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps me reach more people with these valuable conversations.In this episode, Matt Chenard chats with Sarah Aiko Mayo about the powerful connection between physical discipline and a deep relationship with Jesus. Sarah, an accomplished athlete and coach, opens up about her journey from using cold exposure as a recovery tool to integrating it into her spiritual practice as a way to grow closer to God. The...
2024-09-0847 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastEpisode 24: Humility and Recognizing Your Gifts: A Conversation with Mario QuezadaIf you found this episode beneficial, please share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps me reach more people with these valuable conversations.In this episode, Matt Chenard kicks off the rebranded podcast with a deep and thoughtful discussion with Mario Quezada. They explore the intersection of faith, humility, and the importance of recognizing and using our God-given gifts for the benefit of others.Key Topics Discussed: • Understanding Gifts and Humility: Mario shares his in...
2024-09-011h 01
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 23: Unleashing Resilience: Marcus's Cold Exposure JourneyWelcome to the Lifestyle Engineer podcast, hosted by Matt Chenard. If you’ve been searching for a sign to try something new, to challenge your boundaries, or to find a unique way to enhance mental and physical well-being, this episode might just be the nudge you need. This episode highlights the journey of Marcus Charman, a Brighton native, now residing in the West of England. Marcus opens up about his life-altering experience with cold exposure and its profound impact on his mental and physical well-being.From grappling with feelings of i...
2023-10-1527 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 22: A Blueprint to Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal LifeIn this episode of the Lifestyle Engineer podcast, host Matt Chenard explores the intricate balance between entrepreneurship and personal life. Drawing from his own experiences, Matt unveils the concept of the 'Entrepreneurial Blueprint' - a strategic framework designed for entrepreneurs to create impactful solutions and add value while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.He delves into the FIT-5 investing system, a holistic approach encompassing mental, physical, spiritual, relational, and professional growth. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone striving for excellence in all life areas.Tune in to...
2023-08-0619 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 21 - Harnessing AI and SOPs for Business Growth: A Conversation with Kaleda ConnellIn this insightful episode, we sit down with Kaleda Connell, the CEO of Kilo, a gym management software company that is revolutionizing the way gyms operate. Kaleda shares her journey in entrepreneurship, the importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and how AI is changing the landscape of business operations. She discusses the challenges of catering to different learning styles within a diverse team and emphasizes the importance of personal touch in a tech-driven world. She shares how Kilo is leveraging AI to enhance their services, providing a sneak peek into their upcoming AI-powered features that pr...
2023-07-3043 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 20: Maximizing Your Wealth with Whole Life Insurance and the Infinite Banking Concept with Stephen DevlinDeepen your understanding of financial management in our latest episode, where we delve into the intriguing world of Whole Life Insurance and the Infinite Banking Concept with industry expert, Stephen Devlin.In this discussion, we shed light on a ground-breaking strategy that sees whole life insurance not just as a tool for future security but also as a robust platform for savings, tax efficiency, and investment. It's an approach that keeps your money growing continually while providing an opportunity to create a personal bank that you are in control of. We also break down the I...
2023-07-0252 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 19: The Power of Mindset: Overcoming Setbacks with Mental Performance Coach Megan HenryJoin us for an insightful conversation with Megan Henry, aka The Savage Meglet, a Mental Performance Coach, former Team USA Skeleton Athlete, and a proven symbol of grit, determination, and resilience. Known for her decade-long representation on Team USA Skeleton and the Army World Class Athlete Program, Megan faced life-threatening setbacks that could have ended her athletic career. Instead, she chose to rewrite her story.Today, Megan devotes her passion and expertise to empowering elite athletes and high performers to create their reality. She uncovers the power of self-awareness, mental diet, and the influence of one's tribe...
2023-06-251h 16
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 16: Matt’s Six Year Cold Plunge Journey, ExposedJoin me, your host Matt Chenard as I dive into my cold exposure journey over the past six years. The experience was born out of necessity during a time in my life when stress, injury and disease all existed. What started with cold showers in congruence with other health measures has now turned into what you see on Instagram.Listen to the full story, and grab these discount codes for 10% off TrueAlpha Gear and BioEdge.Shop the Store and Enter Code: Dopamine10Use the...
2023-06-0520 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 11: Ernest Wyder - Breaking Down Blockchain TechnologyIn this episode, I’m joined by Ernest Wyder. Ernest is a Certified Financial Planner and Senior Wealth Advisor with Wyder Wealth Partners. This episode explores the value of Crypto and NFTs as a client-funded enterprises. Ernest also shares his unique insight and understanding into hacking and mass adoption issues, energy security, and how it ultimately leads to accountability. Listen to why it’s important to educate yourself in all areas you apply your time and finances. Connect with Ernest at: https://www.wyderwealthpartners.caThanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, review and sh...
2023-04-301h 07
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 10: Mentorship to become a Better Man, Believer and Businessman with Tres KennedyThe world isn’t about us, right now. In this episode Tres Kenned, a Pastor, Gym Owner and Business Mentor explains how past generations shape who we are now and how who we are now, will impact future generations. The discussion also turns into the cost versus value when it comes to hiring a mentor, what’s possible from working with a mentor along with the why it’s important to stack small wins. Tune in to hear what Tres has shared about God using us to fulfill his purpose and how when we lean in...
2023-04-2358 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 9: Sach Latti: The Canadian David GogginsIn this episode I meet Sach Latti who was recently coined by those close to him as the “Canadian David Goggins.” Sach depicts his battle with depression and anxiety and how a divorce coupled with the pandemic severely worsened his mental health and how in that moment he chose to run. What started out as physically running to escape mental and emotional turmoil, resulted in then running marathons, which then turned into the goal of being the fastest man to run across all of Canada. Throughout his journey thus far Sach has also realized the ru...
2023-04-161h 04
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 8: Conscious Investment Concepts with Shawn RiderShawn Rider is a business mentor, author, real estate investor, gym owner and financial advisor. In this episode Shawn breaks down how a properly constructed life insurance policy has much to offer entrepreneurs. He discusses a better way to compare investments beyond ROI which includes factors like: security and access. Familiar with the Seven Wonders? Tune in as Shawn takes complex financial (and let’s face it sometimes boring) topics and explains why they can be considered the eighth and even ninth wonder of the world! Business owners will appreciate this episode as Shawn wa...
2023-04-091h 00
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 7: Anthony K. Do - Nomadic Filmmaker & StorytellerIn this sixth episode of The Lifestyle Engineer podcast I’m joined by creative director Anthony K. Do. Anthony describes himself as a nomadic filmmaker and storyteller. In fact, at the time of recording Anthony was in Tulum Mexico working on a passion project, which happens to be the only type of project he considers. We discuss, why as a business owner you should never settle or act out of desperation, climbing the corporate ladder of your own business and finally landing your dream role within your own company an...
2023-04-021h 06
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 6: Own Your Story with Markus KauliusMarkus Kaulius is an eight figure entrepreneur and growth strategist who has been featured on platforms such as PBS, FOX and CNN. In this sixth episode of the Lifestyle Engineer Podcast Markus shares what growing up poor taught him. Some of these lessons included how money is only one facet of being “rich” or “poor.” Join us as we discuss the topic of empty success, intentionality, alignment and having an inward versus an outward focus. Markus coaches us in this episode on how to look at our struggles as gifts so that we can own our...
2023-03-261h 03
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 5: Linden Wilcock on Connection, Community and CreativityJoin Linden Wilcock founder of LW Group, as we talk about building brands from the inside out, living out your brand identity and what it means to be authentic in your branding.Then we take the conversation deeper. Linden masterfully and intelligently asks high level questions that take this conversation into new territories which include: the truth versus your truth,what makes a great leader, masculinity, what governs your life, being consistent in an inconsistent world, being hard on yourself and the six zones of genius.Connect with Linden...
2023-03-1959 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 4: Committing to Win with Eric FreedomEric Freedom is a father, business owner, coach and author of the book, Don’t Run from The Fight: How to Win When Your Opponent is You. This episode is an intense conversation regarding the five pillars included in his book on how to achieve success in each season of life. Eric and I cover topics such as: living up to our deep power and purpose, being famous in our own home, wisely choosing our battles, what happens when we try to skip a level in life, the physical body as an expression of the...
2023-03-1252 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 3: Influence, Popularity and Virality with Phil ChanIn this episode I’m joined by Phil Chan, author of Rhythms of Resilience: Faith Practices to Thrive in Chaos. We not only dive into his book but we touch on how being rooted in faith and spirituality allows everything else to flow freely. We take a look at popular topics in today’s society such as, popularity, virality and “gut wrenching honesty” and how these things can contribute to chaos in our everyday lives unless we devote time to ruthlessly examine our inner life. Tune in to hear our conver...
2023-03-0547 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 2: Kevin Wood - The Power of Your WordsThank you for listening to the Lifestyle Engineer Podcast!If you can take the time to subscribe and leave a review, that would be greatly appreciated!In this episode, I’m joined by Kevin Wood, owner of CrossFit Moncton and host of the Resilient Humans podcast. We take a deep dive into what it means to be resilient and how to build resilience physically, mentally, and nutritionally. Listen in to how we arrive at the consensus that mindset and action mirror language, and ultimately to make a dec...
2023-02-2245 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 1: Scott Rammage - Truths RewrittenJoin Scott Rammage and I as we dive into the differences between being a visionary and an integrator, why it’s important to be anchored to the true value and impact you aim to share with others as we explore methodologies such as: foundation principals, working zone of genius, truths rewritten and daily deposits. Scott Rammage is an entrepreneurial veteran. He holds vast knowledge across the areas of education, psychology, fitness, as well as in the podcasting world and is an expert at teaching others how to leverage virtual assistants for their business. He is C...
2023-02-1651 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastSeason 1, Episode 1: Scott Rammage - Truths RewrittenJoin Scott Rammage and I as we dive into the differences between being a visionary and an integrator, why it’s important to be anchored to the true value and impact you aim to share with others as we explore methodologies such as: foundation principals, working zone of genius, truths rewritten and daily deposits. Scott Rammage is an entrepreneurial veteran. He holds vast knowledge across the areas of education, psychology, fitness, as well as in the podcasting world and is an expert at teaching others how to leverage virtual assistants for their business. He is C...
2023-02-1551 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastEpisode 00Hi and welcome to The Lifestyle Engineer Podcast. I'm your host, Matt Chenard. I am a Christian, husband, coach, biohacker, and entrepreneur. In this first episode you’ll get to know a little bit about how my past has shaped who I am today. I share my experience with being a hockey player (Are my teeth real? Tune in to find out!) I also share what lessons can be learned from untapped potential, how I opened and grew my CrossFit affiliate and how facing fear and adversity helps establish the foundation for resiliency. I also shar...
2023-02-0819 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastEpisode 00Hi and welcome to The Lifestyle Engineer Podcast. I'm your host, Matt Chenard. I am a Christian, husband, coach, biohacker, and entrepreneur. In this first episode you’ll get to know a little bit about how my past has shaped who I am today. I share my experience with being a hockey player (Are my teeth real? Tune in to find out!) I also share what lessons can be learned from untapped potential, how I opened and grew my CrossFit affiliate and how facing fear and adversity helps establish the foundation for resiliency.
2023-02-0801 min
The Lifestyle Engineer PodcastThe Lifestyle Engineer PodcastWelcome to the Lifestyle Engineer Podcast. In this episode, l'Il introduce myself and run down what to expect from this podcast.My name is Matt Chenard. I'm really excited to share this podcast with the world. Through my life experiences, business ownership, implementing different investing strategies, my marriage, and coaching in the fitness industry for over 14 years- I have some insight to offer in how someone can "engineer" their life for exellence.This show will be a mix of interviewing experts in the different fields of finance, mindset, relationships, spiritual well being, business, investing, physical...
2023-02-0101 min
The Greater Purpose Podcast068 : 5 Reasons Why You Don’t Need to be in Shape Before you Start CrossFitWe have heard it from time to time - “I don’t think I am fit enough to start CrossFit.” In today’s episode, Matt and Jilisa talk about why this is a myth. CrossFit has often been given a certain stereotype for being super intense, super hardcore, and only for the fittest of fit human beings. We would argue nearly the opposite. The goal of CrossFit is to help every athlete be able to start wherever they are at. We talk through 5 reasons why we KNOW you don’t need to be in a certain shape in order to start!
2022-11-1013 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast067: 5 Tips for Eating Healthy over the HolidayWe know that the holiday season can be one of stress, and nervousness around food. The discussion of calories, gaining holiday weight, etc., becomes a common topic. We’d like to offer a few easy tips to follow that have nothing to do with calories or anxiety around food. Our biggest goal is to help our clients be able to ENJOY the season without stress, and without having to worry or focus on what the scale might say when January rolls around.
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2022-10-2113 min
Leaders of Leaders PodcastLeading with True Alpha Coach Matthew Chenard a Leader of Leaders with Aaron GuyettMatthew Chenard is the owner of Greater Purpose Health and Fitness in Alberta Canada and the head coach of the TrueAlpha program - he helps men unlock their inner strength and purpose so they achieve physical, relational, and professional excellence using the TrueAlpha method.Find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mattchenard/Join the TrueAlpha community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/344420647511645/Learn more about the TrueAlpha program here: https://www.loom.com/share/1c62cc554e074522902da9255733ff30Support Brian Sauvé here: https://www.briansauve.com/even-dragons-shall-him-praise
2022-10-101h 04The Greater Purpose Podcast066: How to balance staying healthy and fit with a busy lifestyleFInd us a person who isn’t “busy”... we’ll wait. There is no way around it, but if your life is busy, you absolutely have to schedule in your priorities in order for them to happen. Treat your health habits the same you would treat a meeting or appointment. Schedule it in. Prep-plan it. Get organized. Even if it’s 15-20 minutes, that is exceptionally better than zero minutes.
There is no way around it. You have to be prepared - with both your fitness and nutrition. If your health is important to you, you’ll need to comm...
2022-10-0313 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast065: Well that's N.E.A.T!! 🔥Non-exercise activity thermogenesis is what we are talking about today (N.E.A.T. for short!). This is the activity that you do in a day, outside of purposeful exercise! Things like walking your dog, running errands, doing chores, etc. We dive into how different job types, or habits/routines can influence achieving your goals by burning more calories and increasing overall metabolism.
We also have a surprise guest join us today, dropping some big knowledge bombs!
Have a listen and grab some tips on how to improve your NEAT!
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2022-09-2608 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast064: Quit QuittingWe, as a society, are impatient. So, so, incredibly impatient. We’ve been taught that it’s normal to have instant gratification for most things in life - our food, technology, transportation, and definitely our fitness results. There are endless ads for dropping an insane amount of weight in an insanely short amount of time. So it’s really not your fault that you believe these things to be “normal.” But, it doesn’t work that way. It never has and never will. Instead of getting fed up because you aren’t seeing instant results, or your fad diet backfired and...
2022-08-2214 min
The Greater Purpose Podcast063: How Blood Testing Can Help Your Health & FitnessUnderstanding what is going on inside of your body, and beyond what the scale says, is one of the best ways to truly understand your health and progress. We are fortunate enough to have the technology to do this! We can now see how someone’s habits are affecting their performance in the gym, their body composition, and their inner workings (aka. Their blood work). Blood testing can help us better understand the changes we need to make to optimize a person’s overall health!
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2022-08-1514 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast062: The Ideal Workout LengthIs there a perfect workout time? That length of workout that gives you exactly what you need?
Surprisingly, NO! The length of your workout is very dependent on what your goals are, but even more so, how you spend the time you have in the gym. What we do know? If you only have a few minutes, you’re going to need to include some intensity! If you have loads of time, figuring out how to use that time most effectively and efficiently is important too, because just hammering yourself for hours on end every day won’t help...
2022-08-0816 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast061: How to Get Over the Fear of Joining a GymWe totally, 100% understand. It can be really scary to walk into a gym for the first time. It can be intimidating. You don’t want to be the weakness, least fit, slowest, or the “newbie”. We get it, because we have ALL been there. Here are a few things to keep in mind when gaining the courage, and how to get yourself through the door.
First of all, think about why you want to start at a gym in the first place. If that reason is strong enough, it will overtake your fear! Second, make a phone call, a...
2022-08-0112 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast060: I'm too Busy to WorkoutYeah. We know. You’re busy. We are all busy! We are certainly that at one time or another you have said, “I just don’t have time to work out.” But what happens when we say, “I cannot prioritize my health right now.” Hits a little different, hey? We have some really awesome suggestions on how to start small, and slowly build and develop a healthy balance of movement, good nutrition, and ALL the other busy things in your life. Have a listen from some tips on how to stay active, even when you’re busy!
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2022-07-2516 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast059: Should YOU be tracking calories??This is a hot button topic that gets a lot of attention, but with a bit of an unclear answer. The answer is always, and will always be… “It depends”.
What does it depend on? Well… a few things. Your goals. Your history. Your current knowledge. Your mental state. Your emotional health. The time you have. Your reasons why. And more. So like we said, it really, really depends. We’d love to chat with you and figure out what a good strategy is for YOU and how you can reach your goals.
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2022-07-1813 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast058: Using Your Fitness Outside of the GymIf your fitness only show ups while your in the gym, what good is that? It’s good for that hour or so, but what else can you do with your fitness? The entire point of being fit, is it actually be able to use your body for what it’s created for in everyday life. We also love trying new sports and new things, adventuring, and exploring the world outside the gym.
How have you been using your fitness outside of the gym?
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2022-07-1116 minThe Greater Purpose PodcastEpisode 57: 75 Hard, yay or nay?Thinking about jumping in to the 75 hard challenge? Sweet! That means you’re ready to get going with your health and prioritizing your fitness and nutrition. Good for you! So, is a program that requires 2x a day workouts, no sugar, no alcohol, progress pictures, etc. the right place to start? Honestly… maybe! Possibly!? It might actually be an amazing thing for certain people. And it might be a horrible idea for others. Have a listen to find out who we think those people are.
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2022-07-0418 min
The Greater Purpose Podcast056: I've been working out so hard but NOT seeing resultsHave you been working out so hard but NOT seeing results?
When working out, nutrition, recovery, physical adaptation, rest, stress, progressive programming, cold/heat exposure, stretching/mobility, etc. all play a part in seeing progress. We don’t always think of these things as being an important part of your training routine, but we promise, they are! Listen to this episode to find out if there is something you might be missing and how to optimize your results.
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2022-06-2716 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast055: Setting the Bar LowThere is a sweet spot when it comes to starting your fitness and nutrition - it needs to be challenging, but doable. Set the bar low. Challenging enough to make change, but not so challenging that it becomes overwhelming, or makes you feel like you’re failing because you aren’t able to keep up.
Studies show that those who are able to start slow, and build at a pace that encourages them to continue to be successful are far more successful than those who start with an intense routine of health and fitness. Liste...
2022-06-2007 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast054: What are Your Fallback Habits? What are your fallback habits?
These are the tried and true habits. The things we can almost always be in control of. We know that life can get crazy, and all your best laid plans don’t always work out. So today, we are talking about the habits that take almost no time, and minimal effort to get done. We talk about our top fallback habits in fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Have a listen and see if there are some fallback habits that you can ensure are consistently a part of your (busy) day.
2022-06-1311 min
The Greater Purpose Podcast053: Does the Thought of Accountability Scare You?If the thought of accountability scares you, you’ve maybe had a bad experience with a coach, or someone who checks on your progress. We’d love to change your perspective.
A coach who keeps you accountable is someone who supports you, encourages you, and at times, reminds you that you can, in fact, do hard things. The act of accountability should never involve feelings of guilt or shame, but instead, it should be something that excites you, and helps you believe that you can achieve whatever goal is it that you have set for yourself.
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2022-06-0612 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast052: How to Start Small to Win Big in your Health and FitnessWant to be successful?
Start small. Small enough that you can almost always guarantee success. Once you make those small things happen on a consistent basis, celebrate that! Then add a little more, and a little more, and a little more (habit stacking)! This is how we ensure success with each of our transformation clients. Individualized, daily, purposeful habits.
Celebrate the small in order to reap HUGE benefits.
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2022-05-3019 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast051: Ten Tips for Weight LossThere are about 1 zillion tips for weight loss out there. We like to think of ourselves as being educated and experienced in helping clients reach their goals. Everyone’s journey is different, and not every tip is going to apply to every person, and we believe an individualized approach is always best. But these are our top 10 general tips for weight loss!
If you are thinking about starting a weight loss journey, we’d love to help personalize a plan for you. One that incorporates all aspects of your life, and feels challenging, but totally doable for YOU...
2022-05-2320 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast050: Why Muscle Is Important And How to Gain ItMuscle!!! How to gain it, why it’s important, and why you should care about it. We will cover it all today. There is no way we can talk about gaining muscle without talking about protein. Today, Tom starts off by reminding us why we need to include protein, how to get enough in, and what happens when you do!
But why does muscle matter? We break down a few of the reasons why we think it’s so important. Functional health and fitness, protective mechanisms as we age, metabolic rates, “gains” in the gym, and much more.
2022-05-1633 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast049: Pain & Injury Series - Load vs CapacityOn today's podcast episode, we dive into the Pain & Injury Series, which will focus on Load vs. Capacity.
Matt and Tom discuss the difference between load and capacity and how it relates to good stress on the body, and injury. We often think about load being weight, but things like stress, nutrition, and environment can also be considered a part of that equation. We like to look at all of these things when addressing a person’s holistic health, training programs, and injury prevention and recovery.
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2022-05-0919 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast048: Three Actionable Steps to Improve Your Nutrition TODAYToday the team gives you three simple (simple is not the same as easy!) actionable steps to improve your nutrition. You may be surprised to hear how simple these tips are, but if you can consistently implement them, you’ll be miles ahead on your nutrition.
Here is a sneak peak into what we discuss - veggies, meal prepping, and planning your protein! Have a listen to hear an in depth discussion on why these 3 steps are so important to your overall nutrition!
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2022-05-0218 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast047: 5 Building Blocks to a Good Exercise and Nutrition RoutineIn order to establish a good routine, we need to know where you are starting, and where you are headed. In this episode, Matt, Tom, and Jilisa talk you through what the steps are right from the beginning of your nutrition and exercise journey. We talk about having an anchor (your “whys”), and how to create milestones and goals along the way. Tune in to see if you’re headed in the right direction with your exercise and nutrition journey!
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2022-04-2522 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast046: The Power of the 5 WHYSWe rarely will allow a client to come into our gym without asking them about their WHYS. We talk about it so much that it might even start to get annoying. It’s THAT important. We genuinely desire to get to know our clients' reasons behind why they are embarking on their health journey. This allows us to empower, motivate, and keep each member accountable when things get hard.
We have found that if we don’t get to the deeper reasons “why” people can easily get caught up in the surface reasons - just aesthetics, and the basi...
2022-04-1818 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast045: CrossFit 101Shockingly, we rarely ever actually talk about CrossFit.
But we, at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness are a CrossFit Affiliate, and we love it! We totally believe in the methodology, and think it is an amazing way to achieve overall health and wellness.
On this episode, Matt, Tom, and Jilisa talk about what CrossFit is, why we love it, and how to get started (Psssst. It’s way less scary than it looks on the internet). We’d also love to help you get started and encourage you to reach out to us! Have a listen t...
2022-04-1124 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast044: Is your weekend derailing your fitness?Are you the person who crushes your nutrition and workouts during the week, and then go on a free-for-all every weekend and feel like you have to start over every Monday? Yah. You’re not alone.
In this episode, we talk about how to avoid those extremes, and how to approach every day of the week with the same attitude towards your health.
We give you some tools on how to navigate maintaining your healthy lifestyle for all 7 days of the week, while still enjoying life and food and fu...
2022-04-0412 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast043: Growth vs. Fixed MindsetToday, Matt, Tom, and Jilisa dive into how your mindset influences your success. If you think you can or can’t, you’re right. You’ve heard that saying before, right? Probably. And it’s true.
Today we talk about how a growth mindset is so important in gaining health in all aspects of life, and breaking old habits.
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2022-03-2825 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast042: Why is Protein so Important to Seeing Fitness Results?Protein plays a huge part in how our bodies tolerate activity, fitness, and daily life! Our bodies thrive when we have enough protein in our daily nutrition routine. Protein is essential in recovery, building muscle, building a robust immune system, growing healthy hair and skin, and so much more. We have found that the majority of people lack protein, especially when they are starting off on a new fitness journey. Our goal is to help find easy ways for people to include protein in their daily life to optimize their overall health and performance.
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2022-03-2118 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast041: Why You Don't Need to Be Afraid of Carbs!It’s not a secret, the diet world loves to condemn carbs.
“If I eat carbs, I will get fat!”. We hear that all the time. However, we know that that blunt statement isn’t true. The truth is, if you overeat anything, you’ll gain weight. But that doesn’t mean that we need to cut out carbs entirely! Instead, we need to focus on including more whole, complex, nutrient dense carbs into our diets.
Listen to this episode for a better understanding of how we can approach our relationship with carbohydrates.
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2022-03-1421 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast040: 3 Pillars to Developing a Strong MindsetMindset is such a powerful thing. Especially when we are ready to make changes.
The first pillar to developing a strong mindset is to, 1. Know your WHY. Ask yourself, why do you want the things you want? It has to be powerful, meaningful, and greater than yourself. Next, we talk about language. Number 2 is about how you talk to yourself, and how that can change what you believe about yourself. This could be about eliminating certain words, or adding in others. Before taking action, we need to get a handle on how you view yourself. The third p...
2022-03-0719 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast039: How Relying on Motivation is Limiting Your Fitness SuccessIf you have ever started something new, you’ll know that motivation ebbs and flows. In the beginning, it’s usually sky high, but give it a week or two, and the new and shiny things you are doing might start losing their shine.
So what can you do?
We have some answers.
You have to dig a bit deeper than just your motivation.
Yup, you guessed it… you need a BIG why. And you need to attach habits and consistency to those whys.
Listen for more on how to cru...
2022-02-2813 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast038: The Benefits of a Powerful Morning RoutineWe talk about it all the time. But there is a very good reason for that. Starting off your day on the right track is the best way to have a successful day! Creating a healthy routine to start off the day can make a huge difference in how you can handle whatever is to come in the next 12 hours of your day.
Listen to this episode to gather some tips on how to start your day off right (and the rest of your day too!). As coach Tom says, “Sometimes you are only in control of your...
2022-02-2112 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast037: Are You Self Sabotaging Your Fitness Results?Success comes from following through with the healthy habits you say you are going to do. Easier said than done! Self sabotage is way more common than we think it is, and we may not even recognize it in ourselves.
In this episode we talk about how our language, mindset, and affirmations can be game changers in your ability to break free from self sabotage. We also talk about how comparison can influence your ability to recognize your own achievements and success. Tune in to find some tips on how to celebrate your success instead of self s...
2022-02-1422 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast036: How to Setup An Environment for Your Fitness SuccessA big part of your success will come from who and what is around you. Have you ever done as assessment of your environment? How do the people and things around you support or distract from your goals?
What is the Rule of 5, and how does it impact my health? Have a listen as we discuss what this means, and what things to look for in your environment in order to set yourself up for health and fitness success!
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2022-02-0711 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast035: 5 Tips for a Healthy and Happy Holiday SeasonThe holidays can be a tricky time to maintain health and healthy nutrition habits. Today, Jilisa offers 5 tips for staying on track, while still enjoying the holiday season. These are amazing tips for everyday life, too! Don’t skip meals in order to save calories for later Ask yourself, “How is this going to make me feel tomorrow?”
Avoid the idea or game plan of restriction. Avoid the “I only get this once a year so I have to enjoy all of this right now!” thought process Balance your alcohol with water Have a listen to go more in dept...
2022-01-3118 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast034: 5 Easy Ways to Start Your Exercise JourneyMatt and Tom dive into how to start exercise. We know it can be scary and hard to start, so here are a few tips to make it a bit easier!
Find something that you actually enjoy doing. If it feels like a chore, it is going to be extra hard to stick to it! Bonus if you can find a community to do that activity with - that will add to the enjoyment of it!
Second, start small. Just like any good habit, exercise needs to be sustainable. If you try and do too...
2022-01-1708 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast033: How to Get Healthy Habits to StickHealthy habits are easy to start, but getting them to stick for the long term? Not so easy.
On this episode, Tom, Matt, and Jilisa dive into how to get consistent with your healthy habits.
We give a book suggestion to deep dive, and break down the most important parts!
By applying the laws, cues, and pointers that we review, you will set yourself up for success and long term health.
Get those habits to STICK!
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2022-01-0122 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast032: Why People Struggle to Maintain the Results They AchieveWe are all capable of pumping the iron and eating a carrot here and there. That is actually the easy(ish) part. Getting the results isn’t always difficult, it’s the keeping them part, that is. What we often lack is a mindset shift that will help us in sustaining our results. In this episode, we chat about how we help clients keep the results they work so hard to get, and that missing piece!
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2021-12-2417 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast031: Why You Aren't Getting the Results You Want From Your WorkoutsWe have heard it time and time again. “You can’t outwork a bad diet.” While that is pretty true, there are SO many other factors that go into how fast, and if you see results from your gym efforts. Sleep, hydration, recovery, stress, intensity, AND nutrition. Listen to this episode for a little advice on how to get more from your workouts.
Need some extra help?
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2021-12-2315 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast030: Why Goal Setting is So ImportantAnyone can set a goal. But if we don’t know how to set realistic, achievable, yet still challenging goals, we can set ourselves up for failure before we even get started.
Having a coach help you figure out those goals is SO incredibly valuable. They can help you break down your big goals, into small, attainable goals, and keep working towards reaching the healthiest YOU possible. We take a holistic approach to helping you set those goals. We look at your nutrition, activity, environment, time management, support system, and readiness for change.
Soun...
2021-12-2218 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast029: You Don’t Need to Starve Yourself to Lose WeightOur bodies are always telling us when something is not right. Most of us can agree that there are times where we tend to physically do too much that reaches the point of emotional exhaustion. In this podcast episode, Matt Chenard together with Allyson Mantey, who has been in the corporate world for a long time, and is now the Customer Service Manager at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness, dive into the topic of burnout and how to recognize and overcome it. So tune in to this episode to know more about Allyson’s story and share it with ot...
2021-12-2219 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast028: Corporate Burnout, Meaning & Purpose, Sailing, and Helping Others. With Allyson ManteyOur bodies are always telling us when something is not right. Most of us can agree that there are times where we tend to physically do too much that reaches the point of emotional exhaustion. In this podcast episode, Matt Chenard together with Allyson Mantey, who has been in the corporate world for a long time, and is now the Customer Service Manager at Greater Purpose Health and Fitness, dive into the topic of burnout and how to recognize and overcome it. So tune in to this episode to know more about Allyson’s story and share it with ot...
2021-08-191h 01The Greater Purpose Podcast027: The Last Exercise & Nutrition Program You Will Need to Do with Thomas RegierPeople frequently focus solely on losing weight and changing their physical characteristics, ignoring the internal aspects of their lives. We have a tendency to participate in other hyped-up fitness programs or challenges that are not beneficial in the long run. As a result, in this podcast episode, Matt and Tom discussed the new 63-Day Transformation Program of Greater Purpose, which focuses on four categories to help people achieve success not only in weight loss but also in other modalities or areas of their lives. So, if you're the type of person who wants to start making a difference, this...
2021-08-1235 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast026: Nutrition Bits & Bites: What to Look For in a Good Nutrition CoachWe know that it is a really hard decision to ask for help with nutrition (and most things, for that matter). And once you have decided you need help, how do you know where to look? We know this can be challenging, so we wanted to help. What should you look for when engaging in a client/coach relationship when it comes to your nutrition? Have a listen and find out our top 10 tips.
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2021-08-0528 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast025: Nutrition Bits & Bites: A Deeper Look at NutritionNutrition can be a hot topic subject for so many reasons, and today, Matt and Jilisa talk about what healthy nutrition looks like from their perspective. They dive a little into fad diets, the idea of “health at every size” and how to know if you’re ready to make changes with your nutrition. This is the first of many nutrition focused podcasts to come! Tune in today and let us know what you think!
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2021-07-1034 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast024: Investing In Your Health, Rehab/Prehab, and Crypto Currency with Coach Thomas RegierJoin us in today’s episode as we chat with the extremely knowledgeable health and fitness coach, Tom Regier. Matt and Tom cover a plethora of information, right from crypto currency investing to prehab and rehab in a gym setting.
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Tom’s Instagram- @coachtomregier
Tom’s TikTok- @cryptocabin
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2021-05-311h 09The Greater Purpose Podcast023: Overcoming Trials Through Exercise, Nutrition, Coaching, and Community - Jelena BergenJoin us in today’s impactful episode featuring long-time Greater Purpose member, Jelena Bergan. Jelena shares a story that will pull at your heartstrings and is a must listen to for anyone. Eating disorders are a big issue for many people and Jelena shared with vulnerability and courage in episode #23. Share it with others, as we hope this can make a positive impact on someone's life.
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2021-05-1827 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast022: 5 Actionable Tips to Get a Better SleepIn today’s GP Podcast, host Matt takes 7 minutes to give you 5 actionable tips to get better sleep. Head to the website to inquire about our sleep course.
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2021-05-1307 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast021: 3 Tips to Get Started on Your Fitness Journey - Chat with MattIn this quick episode, Matt gives you short actionable tips to get started on your fitness journey. Search out sustainable fitness habits and these will produce the results you desire.
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2021-05-0606 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast020: Weight loss, Mental Clarity, and More Energy- Julie RondeauJoin us in today’s episode and find out how Julie managed to lose a significant amount of weight, build mental clarity, and gain more energy- all while working, having a family, and going to school. Julie tried many different programs before finally finding some success at Greater Purpose. Have a listen to find out how!
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2021-04-2036 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast019: Finding Your Worth, Fitness/Nutrition, and Advice for Teens Struggling with Bullying- With Michaela PohlMake sure to listen in on today's amazing episode featuring Michaela Pohl. Michaela has such an amazing heart for people. She is also deeply passionate in helping others live a better life through fitness/nutrition. Michaela also shares some impactful words and insight to help young adults/ teens struggling through bullying.
You can find Michaela Pohlon Instagram-
@ Michaelapohl
@ Live.worthy
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2021-04-1354 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast018: Finding Motivation to Workout- Fitness Quick Chat with MattStruggling with motivation? Listen to today’s episode for 3 quick tips to help you start and stay on your fitness journey.
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2021-04-0510 min
Battle PlanBattle Plan Podcast with special guest - Matthew ChenardIn this compelling and inspiring episode, Coach Nate interviews a truly remarkable individual - Matthew Chenard. Matt shares his sage insight and heart in an authentic and transparent conversation around purpose, his faith, and life. Matthew Chenard Bio: Passionate about helping people live with purpose, pursue their passions and share their gifts - so that they can live more fulfilling, joy-filled lives. Helping people invest their most valuable asset more effectively, their time. Business steward of Greater Purpose Health and Fitness Movement Resolution The Purpose Shift Husband to an amazing wife and owner to an adventure-seeking dog
2021-03-3152 min
Battle PlanBattle Plan Podcast with special guest - Matthew ChenardIn this compelling and inspiring episode, Coach Nate interviews a truly remarkable individual - Matthew Chenard. Matt shares his sage insight and heart in an authentic and transparent conversation around purpose, his faith, and life.
Matthew Chenard Bio:
Passionate about helping people live with purpose, pursue their passions and share their gifts - so that they can live more fulfilling, joy-filled lives. Helping people invest their most valuable asset more effectively, their time.
Business steward of Greater Purpose Health and Fitness Movement Resolution The Purpose Shift
Husband to an amazing wife and owner to an adventure-seeking dog
You can find more in...
2021-03-3151 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast017: What is Holistic Health & Fitness?- Fitness Quick Chat with MattThe goal isn’t to just live a long time, we want to help you live well for a long time. In this episode Matt dives into what we believe Holistic Health & Fitness to be at GPHF. If you found this episode beneficial, please share it with a friend or family member. Let’s help create a healthier and happier world one life at a time.
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2021-03-2908 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast016: From Heart Attack to Within 1% Normal Heart Function In a Year. CrossFit, Community, & Mindset -Kathleen VasselinKathleen has such an amazing health and fitness story. From having a heart attack to gaining 6% heart function in a year. Within 1% of the normal range, which she was told wouldn’t be possible. Kathleen also talks about the benefits of the Greater Purpose Mindset Course, especially as a frontline worker. Enjoy!
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2021-03-2315 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast015: Injury Prevention, Curling, & Athletic Programming- Erica WieseErica is a true testament of what consistency and athletic determination looks like. She has been working with an online fitness coach for many years now, helping her be better for her competitive sport of curling and everyday life. Tune in to today's Greater Purpose to meet the wonderful Erica Wiese!
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2021-03-1116 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast014: Bluezones, Passions, Purpose, and Carbs- with Dr. Louis MindersIn today’s Episode Dr. Louis Minders and host Matthew Chenard, dive into everything from chronic sickness to understanding the 5 love languages in marriage. Be sure to tune into this whole episode to hear some very insightful points made by Dr. Minders. They also chat about the need for more forward-thinking health and fitness interventions, the power of starting with small habits, sustainable diets, and the possibility of making Camrose into one of Bluezones of the world….
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The Greater Purpose Podcast013: Finding a Home at Greater Purpose with Megan LethbridgeMegan has been a member of Greater Purpose Health and Fitness for just a short while now but has found a community she has enjoyed immensely. She came into her first session expecting to dislike it, only to leave feeling excited about the encouraging community she found.
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2021-02-2321 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast012: Health & Fitness Story- Leigh KvillHave a quick listen to Leigh and her awesome holistic health and fitness story!
If you are interested in starting your own H&F journey, click the link below to get started today! Either in person or virtually.
https://greaterpurposehealthandfitness.com
2021-02-0407 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast011: Brian Krushel-Spiritual Fitness and Pursuing Our PassionsThe discussion on physical, and even mental fitness has become common stream as of late. However, a topic that is rarely dug into is the matter of spiritual fitness. In this episode, our guest, Brian Krushel gives us some insight into what Spiritual Fitness might look like.
Brian has been in ministry for over 30 years, and has a wide variety of experiences throughout that time. We get a look into what lead him to the career he chose, what his passions are, and how those things impact his own spiritual fitness.
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2021-01-211h 11The Greater Purpose Podcast010: Anthony Do-Leaning into fear and finding a purpose filled passion along the wayPurpose is an integral part of who we are and a big component of our health and fitness flywheel. It is difficult to clearly define what this word "purpose" acutally means. All we can say is that Anthony had an acute shift of purpose in his life. He went from sitting in the bar with his friends one night, to flying across the world on a 30 day thrill seeking adventure 3 days later. Selling all his things to pursue the unknown. This time in his life had a drastic impact on him, those around him, and his future.
We...
2020-12-201h 15The Greater Purpose Podcast009: Lucas Hudec- Finding the good in the hardships of life.We cannot change our story or what we have gone through. We can, however, choose to use our unfortunate circumstances and hardships to grow into a stronger person to help others. This is exactly what Lucas chose to do. Even though he has faced many of life's biggest challenges, Lucas continues to prioritize his mind, body, and soul in order to be a holistically healthy and fit person.
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2020-12-031h 15The Greater Purpose Podcast008: Deanna Roper- Why we started CrossFit Camrose"Being at home for the last few weeks has brought back a lot of memories of where this all started."
In this episode, Deanna and Matt go way back and recount the steps it took for CrossFit Camrose to become the place it is today. From Deannas garage gym, to the 8000 square foot brick and mortar that we call CFC, to now being forced to adapt and transition to online coaching... you don't want to miss this inspiring episode.
2020-04-1046 minThe Greater Purpose PodcastEpisode 007: Coffee Break- Make the Good in Life a PriorityMatt, Gaetes, and Tom provide some interesting discussion on how to grow and succeed during a challenging time. They touch on the 6F's, and how now more than ever is a good time to make sure each "F" is addressed equally. They finish off by having Gaetes tell a funny joke that may or may not be worth listening to - you can decide.
2020-03-2928 minThe Greater Purpose PodcastEpisode 005: CFC teens coach Gaetes Lomas on the importance of exercise and community for teenagers and young adultsIn today's episode, Gaetes Lomas dives deep into how he believes CrossFit Camrose is going to make a positive impact on the teenager community.
The world can be a tough place for many young teens, and it is imperative that there is a strong community to help mold and guide them mentally, physically, and spiritually.
For more information please visit the link below or email us at - gaeteslomas@crossfitcamrose.com
https://crossfitcamrose.com/programs/crossfit-kids-fitness/
2020-03-2444 minThe Greater Purpose Podcast004: Coffee Break - GPN Coach Jilisa: On supplements and how to they can help your fitness and recoveryToday Jilisa talks about the importance of certain supplements. Which ones are important? Which ones don't you need to spend your money on? What do they do anyway??? Answering your important questions!
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2020-03-2223 minThe Greater Purpose PodcastEpisode 003: CrossFit Camrose Coach, Thomas Regier: The impact of a positive mindset and how it can make or break your progressIn today's episode, Thomas Regier chats about the impact of having a growth based mindset. We also touch on the chronic disease epidemic and how a preventative approach is the best way to stop the wave of sickness. We chat about the service Movement Resolution and how we want to help people get out of pain so that they can live happy and fulfilled lives.
Movement Resolution -https://crossfitcamrose.com/movement-resolution/
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https://www.instagram.com/thepurposeshift/
2020-03-1941 minThe Greater Purpose PodcastEpisode 002: Professional hockey player Karl Stollery- Living a purpose driven lifeIn today’s episode, Karl Stollery chats with us about how to live a purpose-driven life, and how young athletes need to play more sports and not specialize to soon. He also dives into the importance of not having your identity wrapped up in what you do.
Check out our athlete training page here https://crossfitcamrose.com/greater-purpose-strength-and-conditioning/.
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2020-03-0941 min
The Greater Purpose Podcast001: Jilisa Chenard's journey through a life threatening exercise addiction and eating disorderJilisa's story is impactful for so many reasons. Not only did she overcome a very controlling, deadly disease, she has leveraged that painful journey to help others around her. If you want to learn more about Jilisa and her story, head over to her Instagram page -https://www.instagram.com/adv.ofmattandjilisa/. The website will soon follow. She will share her past journey as well as the current adventures she is pursuing. You can also find out more about the training and nutrition services Jilisa is a part of on our website at https://crossfitcamrose.com/ and/or https://crossfitcamrose.c...
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