In this week’s episode of Healthspan Academy, Ron Mourra actively shares his knowledge on how to live leaner and healthier. We discuss the most important behaviors and habits for losing fat, the necessity of time management, and building long-term habits for optimal health.

For over 21 years, Ron has been a successful entrepreneur managing gyms, leading sales teams, and working as an online personal trainer. He developed the Lean-Fit-Healthy Program to help men and women in living active, healthy lifestyles by emphasizing FUN in fitness and encouraging individuals to appreciate their bodies and health. He is a staunch believer in the healing power of exercise for the body, mind, and spirit. Ron lives in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, with his wife Lindsay and his two children, Nova and Bennett (along with a house full of pets including a fish, a dog, a cat, and 2 budgies!). When he is away from work, he enjoys golf and loves spending time with his family.

To learn more about Ron’s program, you can visit Lean-Fit-Healthy.com.

*** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.

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In this week’s episode of Healthspan Academy, we discuss osteopathic principles and health hacks with Andi Jakowlew. Andi shares her passion for this field as we chat about the self-healing capacity of Osteopathic Manual Treatment, Yoga, and self-care techniques for recovery.

Andi is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and yoga instructor who obtained her Kinesiology degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and has continued her education with the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy. Throughout her work in fitness, health, and wellness, she realized that many of her patients had aches and pains that were exacerbated by their lifestyles. Believing that movement is medicine, she developed a technique that blended mindfulness, body awareness, and stress reduction practices into the therapy process which helped her patients optimize their level of physical health.

Find out more about Andi and her services at Osteopathy with Andi.

*** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.

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In this week’s episode of Healthspan Academy, Dr. Gwen Dutrizac discusses techniques for incorporating positivity into your thoughts and actions, as well as the role of habit in good mental health.

Dr. Gwen is a Registered Psychologist in Guelph who earned her Ph.D. at Western University in London, Canada. As a professional psychologist, she is an expert in human behavior, particularly the processes of how individuals think and feel working in several settings, including private practice, inpatient psychiatric units, and community mental health programs for children, adolescents, and adults. She utilizes a variety of scientific methods to focus on the elements that potentially influence an individual’s behavior, as well as a variety of therapies and interventions aiding patients in managing mental health concerns to improve their quality of life.

Dr. Gwen considers herself privileged to deal with folks who are striving to better themselves and their family. When she’s not at work, she enjoys physical fitness, the outdoors, and family time.

Find out more about Dr. Gwen Dutrizac and her services at Insight Psychology on Norfolk.

*** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.

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In this week’s episode of Healthspan Academy, Brett Goldstein takes us on his journey of embracing life with a growth mentality as he shares his knowledge on developing a high-performance mindset and tips on rewiring fixed focus to growth focus.

Brett has been a coach for over 13 years, having grown up as the son of two well-established entrepreneurs. As an experienced leader himself, he believes that the role of a leader/coach isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, A leader’s responsibility is to ensure that people end up in a better position, acts decisively, and is prepared to respond to the outcomes of those actions as well as willing to accept all of the blame while claiming none of the credit. As a result of adhering to these values, Brett has established a name for himself in a variety of sectors, including banking, renewable energy, and coaching/consulting.

Find out more about Brett Goldstein in Grow2Gold Podcast.

*** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self-education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.

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