It is with great pleasure that we welcome Stuart Phillips, PhD, back to the podcast! He last joined us to discuss protein intake and aging but today's podcast takes a look at the many other facets of his labs' ongoing research in long-term health, the menstrual cycle, and more. We take a deeper dive into what it means to focus on Health Span vs lon…

It is very easy to find supplement "stacks", pricey products, and rigid dietary or exercise regimes sold under the guise of being crucial to health. The simplest things are often the truest and achieving sleep, improving foot health, resolving tension associated with desk work, as well as figuring out meal or exercise timing should not come at a hi…

Recovery is the foundation: from sickness, exercise, injury, hEDS/HSD flares, jet lag and more. Recovering well allows you to live and train well. Notably, recovery is not just about sleep and static rest on the couch even though those can be components of it.By Freyja Spence and Dain Wallis

We had the pleasure of speaking with Lara Bloom, President and CEO of The Ehlers-Danlos Society. Lara raises global awareness of rare, chronic and invisible diseases, specialising in the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and related disorders. Tune in to hear Lara's insights on the people, projects, and global effort b…

In this episode we discuss the guidelines around resistance and aerobic training from government bodies and the dramatically different recommendations from strength and endurance industries. We touch on the need for individualized interpretations of both strength and aerobic exercise recommendations, how to interject variability, and that a change …

This episode takes a look some health research highlights from the past calendar year. The topics include protein consumption, hypertrophy training, the menstrual cycle's impact on food and exercise, sleep regularity versus duration, and more! If you don't want to miss an episode, subscribe to The Move Daily Health Podcast on Stitcher, iTunes, or Y…

This episode takes a look at the conflicting message around aging as a natural process versus aging as a disease. We dive into the beliefs that drive behaviour based on the interpretation of aging and the anti-aging industry. Tune in to learn what you can do to self-assess quality of life longevity factors, and how to avoid the fear-driven messagin…

We are kicking off our third season with a check-up on the Move Daily health pillars: Movement, Nutrition, Self, Community, and Stillness. If you don't want to miss an episode, subscribe to The Move Daily Health Podcast on Stitcher, iTunes, or YouTubehttps://youtu.be/gpeznlSjp0oShow NotesIntro to Season 31:30 Movement is an expectation of your orga…

Are you a victim of your own confirmation bias? Do you tend to live in extremes? Will a weight loss transformation make you happy in the New Year? In today’s special year-end episode Fréyja and Dain sit down to discuss health insights from the past year. Tune-in to the audio here or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo!If you don't want to miss an e…

Are you healthy? How do you define health? Could your "normal" be leading to a decline in health?In today’s episode Fréyja and Dain sit down to discuss how "normal" can often create problems. From body weight and nutrition to sleep and physical activity, tune-in to the audio here or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo!If you don't want to miss an e…

Not enough time for a full podcast? These 15-minute Mini Podcast Health & Fitness FAQs are just what you need!In today’s episode Freyja & Dain discuss CICA, running & knees, wine, fruit sugars, and more.Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo!If you don't want to miss an episode, subscribe to The Move Daily Health Podcast on Sti…

Confused by Health & Fitness claims? Are you being misled by buzzwords and sold products you don't need? You are not alone!In today’s episode we are joined by Move Daily Health Coach Roshan Chopra to discuss the state of the Health & Fitness industry.Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo!If you don't want to miss an episode, s…

Not enough time for a full podcast? These 15-minute Mini Podcast Health & Fitness FAQs are just what you need!In today’s episode Freyja & Dain discuss pain, fasting, plant-based diets, and more.Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo!If you don't want to miss an episode, subscribe to The Move Daily Health Podcast on Stitcher, iT…

Are you concerned about aging? What assumptions about the future might be holding you back in the present?In today’s episode Freyja & Dain discuss how to age well, dispelling common myths and challenging unhelpful beliefs.Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo!If you don't want to miss an episode, subscribe to The Move Daily He…

Do you use SMART goals? In today's episode Freyja & Dain discuss goal setting, and how to avoid the common pitfalls when it comes to making changes to your health.Whether you're trying to lose weight or hit a new personal best, your Move Daily Health Coaches have you covered.Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo!If you don't w…

The internet is full of unsolicited advice, so today we sit down to discuss some of the most common health generalizations and contrast these to the benefits of operating as a generalist.From training frequency & intensity to calorie counting and more, Dain & Freyja weigh the pros and cons to help you with your health.Tune-in to the audio or catch …

Join Freyja & guest-host Taylor as they discuss hypermobility type EDS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD).What it's like to live with an invisible illnessPros and Cons to diagnosisMovement needs, Nutrition needs, Bracing and TreatmentTune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo!If you don't want to miss an episode, subscribe …

How do your inputs dictate your outputs?Inputs include much more than movement or nutrition: Sleep, News, Work, Stress, Postures, Environment, Hydration and more go into making you well or unwell.If you're unsatisfied with your outputs (life performance), join Dain and Freyja as they discuss how to determine your inputs to impact your outputs.Tune-…

Your body doesn't provide verbal feedback but it speaks clearly if you know how to listen.Listening well can help you determine your movement demands, nutritional needs, how to recover well, and -most importantly- how to see health related red flags well before they become a bigger problem.Join Freyja & Dain as they provide systems you can use to c…

Welcome to Season 2 of the Move Daily Podcast where we will be discussing all things "How To"!This episode breaks down:What is Health Coaching Why Move DailyHow we got to here!If you don't want to miss an episode, subscribe to The Move Daily Health Podcast on Stitcher, iTunes, or YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9g3wVTh2Ws&ab_channel=MoveDai…

Today we welcome to the show Animal Flow Master Instructor Evgenia Kabanova.Over the next 60 minutes we dive into the following:- Transitioning from Professional Athlete to Master Instructor and Coach- Leading the development of a movement system in a new country- Overcoming adversity in pursuit of mastery- Eve's research on quadrupedal movement & …

Today we welcome to the show human movement expert and author of "What The Foot?", Gary Ward.Over the next 60 minutes we dive into the following:- What is quality human movement?- How gait and foot mechanics determine health and pain upstream in the body.- Are movement compensations truly a bad thing?- What misleading "pain beliefs" are holding you…

In today's episode, Freyja and Dain sit down to discuss some very common health myths and beliefs:Is Intermittent Fasting effective for weight loss?Are your 6 hours of sleep really enough?Do you have to be totally pain-free to move? Or should you be chasing soreness instead?Tune in today as we answer these questions and more, on the latest episode …

Today we welcome to the show our good friend, former professional skateboarder and current German Animal Flow Master Instructor, Sascha Müller.Over the next 60 minutes we dive into the following:- What drives Sascha and how can you discover what truly drives you?- The importance of movement, no matter the methodology.- The multi-faceted benefits of…

Today we welcome to the show Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Worker & Circus Artist, Lacy Alana.In this podcast we discuss topics such as:- Circus arts & improv theatre meet trauma therapy.- What is neuroception?- Disordered eating.- Facing fears as a way to retrain the nervous system.Lacy is a woman of many skills, so if you're fascinated by the …

Today we welcome to the show educator and Functional Medicine Consultant Eoin Lacey.In this podcast we discuss topics such as:- The 5 ways to make a deposit in your health bank account.- Is a calorie just a calorie?- Sleep as the foundation of health.- The importance of feeling hungry.Eoin has almost 25 years of experience in the industry and is a …

Today we welcome to the show our good friend Dr. Chris Klachan.In this podcast we discuss topics such as:- What to look for in a quality manual therapist- The reality of pain sensation vs. tissue damage- Some great advice for runners- Why you should never totally write off any one treatment modalityChris has a wealth of experience in the manual the…

In today's episode, Freyja and Dain sit down to discuss pain principles and how to best self-manage pain and injuries during periods of time (like lockdown) when you might not have access to a practitioner.What factors heighten pain sensitivity?Does pain always equate evenly to tissue damage?How can you manage chronic injuries without access to you…

We all poop. But what is your poop telling you? Today we welcome back to the show our first two-time guest, digestive health expert Jackie Mirkopoulos.In this podcast we discuss topics such as:- How to overcome to stigma of discussing poop- Strategies for both bloating and constipation- What a healthy stool actually looks like- Why "superfood" is a…

We all breathe. It is a subconscious function of life. What happens when we breathe chronically through the mouth? How does nasal-breathing lead to improved health, body composition and performance? Today we welcome to the show renowned breath expert Patrick McKeown to shed light on the value of conscious breathing.From crooked teeth and weight gai…

To move or not to move? When in pain, this is always the question. Today we welcome to the show Dr. Greg Lehman, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, and of champion of movement optimism.Greg is a globally recognized advocate for evidence-based physiotherapy. He joins us today to dive into the importance of movement when it comes to pain, to debunk some …

Move Daily is growing! Today we welcome to the podcast Movement Coach Roshan Chopra, the newest member of the Move Daily Team.Rosh has been a personal trainer for the past 5 years, is a former Cirque Du Soleil acrobat, and is an Animal Flow Master Instructor. He is passionate about movement, golf, science fiction and escapism. Adding Rosh to the Mo…

Are you looking to build a better body? Improve your health? Age well? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then today’s podcast is for you.Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is an industry-leading health practitioner with an emphasis on Muscle-Centric Medicine. From the benefits of animal-based protein to the importance of mindset, today we bust some my…

In today's episode, Freyja and Dain sit down to discuss cravings, regarding both food and exercise. Are cravings genetic? What is your body really trying to tell you?From salt cravings and snacking to runner's high and adrenaline rushes, we touch base on the cravings that- when left unchecked- consistently lead a decline in health. Tune in today to…

Have you ever battled an unexplained chronic illness? Have clinical tests failed to provide answers for erratic digestive concerns?Today we welcome to the podcast Dr. Amber Walker to discuss her book Mast Cells United, and her long journey through holistic healing. From environmental toxins like mould, to explaining why certain foods will digest we…

If you’ve ever struggled with maintaining diet and exercise habits, this podcast is for you!Today we welcome to the podcast Dr. Mary Jung. Mary is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia.Dr. Jung’s passion is researching the self-regulation of health behaviours, primarily the prom…

Today we welcome to the show one of our good friends, Mike Fitch, the creator of Animal Flow.Over his 18 years in the fitness industry, Mike has developed multiple bodyweight training programs including the Bodyweight Athlete Program and Animal Flow. Today we dive in deeper to the AF system, discuss the many benefits of bodyweight training, and eve…

In today's episode- a continuation of the chat we had we Dr. Sue and Dr. Donna last week- we sit down to discuss the main movement and nutrition considerations that crop up within our client population in the winter months.From tight shoulders and hips to carb cravings and caffeine intake, we touch base on the issues that plague people through the …

The doctors are back to discuss winter health strategies!What should be your protocol if you catch a cold or the flu?Do you know how to best handle cold winter weather?What can you do to best fight off Seasonal Affective Disorder?In today's episode, we welcome the Doctors back to the podcast to discuss the things you can do to maintain your health …

In today's episode, we sit down to recap the year and to discuss our 2019 health takeaways. From movement and nutrition to lifestyle and environment, we touch base on everything from foot care to air filters and how to implement these factors to boost your personal health and wellbeing.We'd like to thank everyone for listening this year and we look…

Today we welcome to the show world-renowned exercise researcher and author of The One Minute Workout, Martin Gibala, Ph.D.Professor Gibala has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has received multiple awards for teaching excellence. Today we dig into his research on the health benefits of high-intensity interval training: Why it's a …

Today we welcome to the show Dr. Marc Bubbs, a Naturopathic Doctor, Performance Nutrition Lead for Canada Basketball, and author of the recently released book PEAK: The new science of athletic performance that is revolutionizing sports.Dr. Bubbs has a wealth of experience in the world of health & performance. He routinely speaks to world-leading ex…

Today we welcome to the show Emma Masters and Kyle Riley to discuss the topic of epigenetics and personalized health solutions.Do you struggle to get moving in the morning? Or are you the type who can't start the day without a workout? From anthropometrics to chronobiology, we are learning more and more about why two people can get dramatically dif…

Today we release our 25th episode and celebrate our 1-year anniversary! We've had some great guests over the past year but today we thought we'd take a moment to reflect and to discuss the Move Daily approach to Health Coaching: Our Pillars of Health.Although our Instagram page may look like all we do is host podcasts (and we'll work to fix this in…

Today we welcome to the show Mike Moons to explore the world of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how these ancient practices compare to the standard Western medicine approach.After suffering a major neck injury, Mike turned to acupuncture as a last resort. When Traditional Chinese Medicine proved to be his unexpected route to recov…

Do you suffer from jet lag when you travel? Do you return from vacation often feeling more run-down than when you left? In today's podcast we discuss hacking travel for health, so that you can enjoy your time away without the negative consequences.Fresh off a 15-hour flight from Thailand, your Move Daily Health Coaches sit down to discuss the habit…

If you're a runner or thinking about getting into running shape, today's podcast is for you as we welcome to the show avid runners and educators Audrey Peace-Gervais and Tanner Gervais.Audrey is now training for her 8th half-marathon race and is bringing her postpartum running takes to the show. Her husband Tanner is a physiotherapist who has compl…

Low back pain? Incontinence? Ab separation? In today's podcast we welcome Physiotherapist Lynda McClatchie to talk about pelvic floor health.Lynda has been in practice as a physiotherapist for 24 years and is an expert in pelvic floor health. Often thought of as just a necessity for women postpartum, we now know that pelvic floor health is a huge t…

In today's podcast we discuss Freyja's recent blog post: Hypermobility Type Ehlers-Danlos: Overcoming Insomnia. Please note: This information is for anyone who suffers from insomnia, not just the EDS population.For many people- especially those living in chronic pain- restful sleep can be a bit of a unicorn. The irony of being tired to the bone but…

Today's podcast is “for anyone who has a vagina or vulva or who is vagina-vulva-adjacent.” Dr. Jen Gunter is an OB/GYN, pain medicine physician, a fierce advocate for women’s health and author of The Vagina Bible- currently the #1 non-fiction book on the Canadian bestsellers list.Dr. Gunter has been called Twitter's resident gynecologist, the Inter…