The Stoic Fighter Returns! FlowCast #34 with Mike Doherty
The stoic fighter Mike Doherty returns to the FlowCast to talk about mindset training and coming back from a loss as a fighter. This episode is sure to get you fired up and teach you some critical points to keep in mind when you are seeking mastery and finding your flow!
1:30 - Special Announcement for Josh and Dan’s Trail Race
3:00 - Mike Doherty returns
4:00 - WAKO K1 Championships
5:00 - Losing the game by losing yourself
7:30 - The differences between Canadian fighters and European fighters
9:15 - Why Mike won’t be going back
11:00 - Mike’s main takeaways from the tournament
13:30 - Handling the weight cut for a whole week
16:30 - How Mike prepares for a fight
19:30 - Measuring training metrics after training versus before
22:30 - Debriefing in fighting
26:00 - Stoicism and fighting
27:30 - How to detach as a fighter
31:45 - The science of success
35:00 - 3 stages of mastery
38:00 - Autopilot and visualization practice
40:45 - Using aggression to get you going
45:00 - Epithets that Mike lives by
Resources
Free Solo - Alex Honnold
Stillness is the Key - Ryan Holiday
Awaken the Giant Within - Tony Robbins
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The FlowCast is brought to you by Flow Spa. Flow Spa is Peterborough’s float therapy and sports recovery centre, dedicated to providing the ultimate relaxation experience. Whether you need physical relief from pain or a deep state of mental relaxation and calm or the best methods of recovery from athletic training, Flow Spa is where you can Find Your Flow.
What I Learned From Tony Robbins | FlowCast #33
This past week I (RJ) attended the Power of Success seminar in Toronto where Tony Robbins and friends gave engaging talks on success and their different strategies for making monumental differences in your life. I wanted to immortalize this information-packed day, so I talk a bit about the environment itself and the other guests before focusing in on the Tony Robbins part of the day!
3:00 - The types of characters at the seminars
7:30 - Vivian Ricci - Real estate broker - believe and attend
9:30 - John Gray - Authenticity and masculine/feminine balance
13:00 - Phil Town - Rule One Investing
16:00 - Trainer to the celebrities Sonni - the health pyramid
17:00 - Molly Bloom - mindset, character, action
19:00 - JT Foxx - Eliminate negativity, build your brand
22:30 - Lunch break
24:00 - Gary John Bishop - The space between promises and actions
26:30 - Rachel Hollis - Intentional, Grateful, Get Uncomfortable, Stand Back Up, Memento Mori
30:30 - The big man, Tony Robbins
37:45 - On stage versus learning from Tony other ways
38:30 - Motion = Emotion
41:30 - Tony's story
44:30 - Heart alignment gratitude practice
46:30 - Why I wouldn't attend a motivational seminar again
Resources
I Am Not Your Guru - Tony Robbins documentary on Netflix
Awaken The Giant Within - Tony Robbins
Molly's Game - Molly Bloom
Unf*ck Yourself - Gary John Bishop
Girl, Wash your face - Rachel hollis
Tim Ferriss - Tony Robbins episode
Subscribe to the FlowCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-flowcast/id1456647259
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7aLgfpdYSHi0PaLwv9yq6D?si=H0BGWz9tTcyzc6VFh2MBUQ
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The FlowCast is brought to you by Flow Spa. Flow Spa is Peterborough’s float therapy and sports recovery centre, dedicated to providing the ultimate relaxation experience. Whether you need physical relief from pain or a deep state of mental relaxation and calm or the best methods of recovery from athletic training, Flow Spa is where you can Find Your Flow.
Authenticity | FlowCast #32
We've heard from a lot of guests lately who are shining their own unique light which is helping to spread their message and build a following around their message. But how do you go about finding something truly authentic to you that resonates with your creative calling?
In this episode, Telsi and I share some tips about what it means to be authentic, how much more valuable it is for building your brand or business, and ways you can learn to become more authentic when just getting started.
1:00 - Authenticity coming up a lot on the podcast lately
1:30 - Forcing authenticity
2:45 - What happens when you take a break from social media?
3:15 - How Telsi feels about the concept of authenticity
5:25 - Going with your own flow
6:30 - Telsi's best content lately - authentic versus forced authenticity
8:00 - Stepping back from the line of fire
10:00 - What's your Just Cause?
11:45 - Showcasing your best work on Instagram
12:30 - The Best Photographers Don't Post Daily
13:45 - Authentic post is the tip of the iceberg
16:30 - How do you work from a place of authenticity when starting?
18:45 - Make it till you make it
22:45 - To build something real leave your expectations at the door
24:30 - Don't worry about the likes
27:30 - You'll stumble and crawl before learning to walk and run
Resources
Creative Calling - Chase Jarvis
Subscribe to the FlowCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-flowcast/id1456647259
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7aLgfpdYSHi0PaLwv9yq6D?si=H0BGWz9tTcyzc6VFh2MBUQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowspaon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlowSpaON/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowspaon
The FlowCast is brought to you by Flow Spa. Flow Spa is Peterborough’s float therapy and sports recovery centre, dedicated to providing the ultimate relaxation experience. Whether you need physical relief from pain or a deep state of mental relaxation and calm or the best methods of recovery from athletic training, Flow Spa is where you can Find Your Flow.
The Healthy Sweet Potato | FlowCast #31 with Jess Dalliday
Jess Dalliday is an entrepreneur, mom, podcast junkie, and the creator of Pilates on Demand and The Healthy Sweet Potato, a popular plant-based foodie blog.
In this information-packed episode, we talk about how Jess found her creative niche and the productivity system that she uses to pump out an incredible amount of top-calibre content.
Whether you’re looking to get in shape, revamp your productivity, or find your creative calling, this podcast episode is too good to miss.
Let’s dive in!
Show Notes:
2:30 - How Jess started blogging and school background
4:30 - Infertility issues
8:30 - how Jess regained her fertility
14:00 - how did Jess find her creative niche?
19:30 - Creativity and flow in non-traditional sources
21:00 - Creative Calling
23:00 - Creating for yourself instead of copying other people
24:45 - Planning out the year
25:15 - Prioritizing your tasks each day
28:45 - Taking a break from Instagram
35:30 - Acknowledge your accomplishments
39:30 - Be realistic with your daily priorities
40:15 - Jess’s planning methods
44:30 - What inspired Jess to start her own business
47:00 - Creating Pilates on Demand
50:00 - Jess’s sources of inspiration
53:00 - Virtual Mentorship
55:30 - Jess’s closing advice
Resources:
Creative Calling - Chase Jarvis
Subscribe to the FlowCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-flowcast/id1456647259
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7aLgfpdYSHi0PaLwv9yq6D?si=H0BGWz9tTcyzc6VFh2MBUQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowspaon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlowSpaON/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowspaon
The FlowCast is brought to you by Flow Spa. Flow Spa is Peterborough’s float therapy and sports recovery centre, dedicated to providing the ultimate relaxation experience. Whether you need physical relief from pain or a deep state of mental relaxation and calm or the best methods of recovery from athletic training, Flow Spa is where you can Find Your Flow.
FlowCast #30 | Becoming a Quiet Leader
How can introverts create podcasts and YouTube channels? Telsi and I share our journeys and research into the connection between introverts and leadership.
00:45:00 - Introverts in the extrovert ideal world
3:00 - Telsi’s introverted path into personal training
6:30 - Recovering shyness
8:15 - How to identify introversion and extroversion
10:00 - The shift to introversion in adolescence
11:15 - Pushing yourself into leadership as an introvert
13:45 - Carving out your restorative niche
14:15 - RJ’s journey through shyness
17:15 - Free trait theory
20:30 - Burnout and adrenal fatigue
22:00 - Introduce yourself as being shy
24:00 - How to get out of your shell
29:00 - Be yourself - people will know if you are faking it
29:30 - How to do a podcast or YouTube channel as an introvert?
32:00 - Quiet confidence
34:30 - Energy balance between introverts and extroverts
36:00 - being in a relationship with an extrovert
39:30 - speaking up as an introvert
40:15 - Nervous system differences in extroverts and introverts
42:00 - Don’t drink orange juice before playing hockey
45:00 - Movement and meditation for nervous system control
47:00 - Flow and introversion
49:30 - Practice for athletics comes in solitude
51:45 - Tattoos and introversion
Resources
Quiet - Susan Cain
The Introverted Leader - Jennifer Kahnweiler
Subscribe to the FlowCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-flowcast/id1456647259
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7aLgfpdYSHi0PaLwv9yq6D?si=H0BGWz9tTcyzc6VFh2MBUQ
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You Don't Know Everything | FlowCast #29 with Nufás Media
The boys are back in town! Sean Thornton and Jordan Porter of Nufás Media are with us this week to talk about making Peterborough great again (not their tagline and not endorsed by Nufás, lol).
You might remember Jordan from being on the FlowCast a few episodes back and this time we had the dynamic duo of the Nufás boys in to talk about starting their business, finding balance with business partners, and the values that attract customers to them.
This conversation centred a little more of the spotlight on Sean but having Jordan in the studio with him made for a great dynamic in the conversation and it’s clear how these two work together so well in their business roles.
Show Notes:
1:30 - Who is Sean Thornton?
2:00 - Getting started in entrepreneurship through masonry with Stirling Chimney Services.
4:30 - Working with clients in the new location.
8:00 - The process of renovating the Nufás Office.
15:30 - What does Nufás Media do?
16:30 - Importance of having a business partner.
19:30 - Grant Cardone and the 10X Rule.
22:30 - How to get along with a business partner.
27:30 - Finding your own productive hours.
29:30 - Sean’s creative flow.
33:00 - Believe that it will work out.
36:30 - Having confidence in decisions.
37:10 - You have to be confident.
39:30 - You don’t know everything.
44:30 - The need to be adaptable.
48:00 - Make Peterborough great again.
50:30 - Business values.
Resources:
You can find out more about Nufás and follow along on their journey at:
Nufás Media
Address: 144 Hunter St. W - Lower, Peterborough
Web: nufasmedia.com
Instagram: @nufasmediaagency
Twitter: @nufasmedia
Subscribe to the FlowCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-flowcast/id1456647259
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7aLgfpdYSHi0PaLwv9yq6D?si=H0BGWz9tTcyzc6VFh2MBUQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowspaon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlowSpaON/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowspaon
The FlowCast is brought to you by Flow Spa. Flow Spa is Peterborough’s float therapy and sports recovery centre, dedicated to providing the ultimate relaxation experience. Whether you need physical relief from pain or a deep state of mental relaxation and calm or the best methods of recovery from athletic training, Flow Spa is where you can Find Your Flow.
Spreading Light With Business | FlowCast 28 with Kent Sheehey
Kent Sheehey has been on a journey of self-discovery since his teenage years when he first found fitness. He is an entrepreneur and the co-owner of Sweat Happy Wellness, a reformer pilates studio with locations in Peterborough and Lindsay. Along with his wife Becky, they have been bringing a refreshing and holistic take on fitness to the community and have been seeing great growth in their business by bringing that light. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about foraging, finding flow in music, and becoming a bearer of light and positivity in business.
Show Notes:
1:45 - Who is Kent Sheehey?
3:00 - Foraging
9:15 - Kent’s origins with fitness
11:30 - Kent’s nutrition evolution
14:30 - Eating 30 bananas a day
17:00 - Kent’s flow state
18:00 - How diet helps Kent’s flow state
21:00 - Music and flow
24:30 - Just be cool in business and flow *
29:30 - Spread light as a business
32:00 - Reformer Pilates and Sweat Happy Wellness
40:30 - Go Time
41:15 - Brain training with pilates and Animal Flow
43:15 - The performance of teaching classes
44:00 - The power of partnerships
45:30 - Key business lessons
Shout Outs
37:00 - Becky Sheehey @sweathappywellness
38:00 - Amy Stubb - @sustainableyogi
39:30 - @thehealthysweetpotato - Jess Daliday
Resources
Markus Rothkranz - Free Food and Medicine
Tero Isokauppila, Four Sigmatic Founder — Finding Mastery — Overcast
Iron Warrior 2019 | FlowCast #27 with Dr. Sean Francis
Dr. Sean is a chiropractor, fitness bootcamp instructor, Canadian Reserves member, family man, and productivity master.
In this episode, we dive into his recent performance at the Canadian Forces Iron Warrior 2019 competition which is a gruelling military-style Iron Man event. We talk about the training and recovery leading up to the competition, how Dr. Sean improved so much over past years, and the mindset that goes into enduring such an event. We also cover some great business and productivity advice that Dr. Sean has implemented to creating success in multiple realms.
Follow Dr. Sean Francis and Towerhill Chiropractic online!
Show Notes:
00:45 - Who is Dr. Sean Francis?
2:00 - Canadian Forces Iron Warrior - what is this gruelling race?
7:15 - The Hasty Ps 100 mile march
9:00 - Training for the Iron Warrior
9:30 - Dr. Sean’s results at this year’s Iron Warrior
12:30 - The importance of training to perform at the very best level
14:10 - Toughest day should never be in combat *
17:00 - Where Sean first recognized the flow state and got hooked on seeking it
20:00 - Physical cues for flow
22:30 - Nutrition strategies for this year’s Iron Warrior
29:30 - If/When, Then Statements
31:00 - Finding balance with everything that Sean does.
35:30 - Recovery and creating space in your body
37:00 - Dr. Sean’s recovery with floating and cold therapy
40:00 - Maintaining the engine that is your body * - Take care of yourself - days will get tough
FlowCast #26 | Jordan Porter
What a great podcast this was with Jordan Porter!
Recounting tales of the intense flow of extreme sports when your life is teetering on a slab of wood and debating the concept of achieving mastery in one field versus becoming a skilled jack-of-all-trades.
There were many laughs to be had during this conversation but Jordan also has a deep understanding of his own experience of flow both in physical and creative realms as he’s been an adrenaline junkie his whole life and has been honing the craft of writing since elementary school.
It’s always a fascinating journey to find the similarities and differences between these flow-inducing activities and Jordan delivered across the board while also giving great advice to anyone looking to start their own business.
Let’s Dive In!
Follow Nufás Media
https://www.instagram.com/nufasmediaagency/
https://www.facebook.com/nufasmedia/
Show Notes:
3:15 - Who is Jordan Porter and what is Nufás Media?
5:15 - Monsters, If Not Human - Jordan’s writing journey
8:00 - What does Jordan’s flow state look like with writing and research?
10:00 - What’s in Jordan’s EDC?
11:30 - Jordan’s Longboarding Story and how it relates to flow
14:15 - Jordan’s flow experience
15:15 - The White Dragon Jordan is chasing.
17:45 - Jordan’s Radio show on Trent Radio
23:45 - Nufás Media - new business media brokerage
26:10 - What does Nufás mean?
27:30 - What challenges is Jordan facing with a new business?
28:30 - Mastery vs. Jack-of-all-trades
38:30 - Defining Mastery
41:30 - The success of true masters
42:15 - The evolution of master rock climbers - proto-monkey humans
43:30 - The toolkit of masters is often masked under the masterpiece.
44:30 - The value of a business partner
47:00 - Actionable business advice from Jordan
50:15 - The Art of Wilkins - hometown example of perseverance
54:00 - Side hustles and breaking through entropy
Naturopathic Medicine with Laura Anderson | FlowCast #24
Laura Anderson is a naturopathic doctor in Peterborough who has been able to create a life around the things that she is passionate about. In this wide-ranging conversation we cover Laura’s journey into naturopathic medicine, her take on following your gut to find your true calling, how naturopathic medicine can help you, and simple practices you can implement to make your life better. Let’s dive in!
Show Notes:
6:50 - How Laura overcame her obstacles to switch from the traditional university route into naturopathy
10:10 - Finding your place in school
12:30 - How Laura listens to her gut
16:45 - What is naturopathy?
22:00 - Any type of patient better suited for naturopathy?
23:00 - The Obi Wan of medicine
27:00 - Old modalities becoming validated by science again
29:40 - Air is free
30:30 - Laura’s meditation practice
33:30 - Has Laura found her flow?
34:20 - The timing of flow
37:45 - Gratitude journaling and tips for starting change process in your own life
42:00 - Change your lifestyle long-term
43:30 - Laura’s take on social media
47:50 - Nobody has the perfect life.
Comparison is the Thief of Joy | FlowCast #23
We live in a world obsessed with comparisons. The drawback is that you cannot find your own flow when comparing yourself to others. In this episode, we break down Theodore Roosevelt's classic quote and talk about strategies for freeing yourself from the vicious comparison cycle.
Show Notes:
2:00 - Why people disagree that comparison is the thief of joy
4:00 - Comparison and flow states
11:30 - Coaching role in Flow
12:30 - comparison in school
15:00 - self-awareness of what’s right for you
16:50 - Instagram - getting rid of likes
18:22 - Social media and business
18:50 - Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman
22:20 - Comparison and authenticity
30:00 - Being where you’re supposed to be
37:00 - Earning trust outperforms envy
40:00 - Authenticity on social media
45:30 - Where is your joy sourced from?
47:00 - The FlowCast case study of non-comparison.
The Flow of Fighting | FlowCast #22 with Mike Doherty
In this week’s FlowCast episode we dive into the flow of fighting with Mike Doherty. Mike is the owner of Dohjo Muay Thai gym and is fresh off of an IKF Worlds tournament win.
We talk about the recent fights him and his teammates won as well as get into some past stories about how Mike used his mastery of his emotions to beat a fighter in Thailand at his own mental game. I love this story and think that level of awareness in such a high-stakes environment shows an exceptional level of self-awareness and flow.
We also got into how Mike balances his emotional states and the challenges of running a business with being a world-class fighter.
You will not want to miss this episode, so let’s dive right in!
Show Notes:
1:30 - Fresh off of an IKF World’s win
3:20 - Growth opportunity from a loss and how the growth mindset spreads
6:00 - Motives for fighting - Mike’s philosophy
6:30 - How Mike defines self-mastery
10:00 - Daily journal practice used for separating different parts of life.
12:30 - Stoic philosophy - what it means to Mike
15:20 - Dealing with performance anxiety
17:55 - Why Mike became a fighter
19:50 - The story of how he beat a Thai fighter at his own mental game
22:55 - The Flow of Fighting
23:15 - Key components of Flow Mike identifies with in fights
25:25 - How long in his fight career did it take him to recognize the flow state
29:30 - Fight rituals or superstitions
31:45 - Ultimate end-goal with fighting
32:50 - How to perform at such a high level in fighting while also running a business?
36:50 - Best ways to overcome anxiety?
41:15 - Thoughts on social media and how to handle it as a business
47:00 - Mike’s time tracking method for productivity.
FlowCast #21 | Wim Hof Fundamentals Review
In this episode of the FlowCast, I'm doing the full review of the Wim Hof fundamentals 10-week course.
We'll go over the basic breathing techniques and physical challenges that encompass the Wim Hof Method (WHM). Find out how to gradually improve your breath-hold time by deeply oxygenating your body and how you can increase your tolerance to cold exposure in order to do cold plunges just like the Iceman.
Finally, I cover some of the different reasons you may want to try the Wim Hof Method for yourself and how you can further get involved in the community in Peterborough.
FlowCast #20 | Time Management Success for Flow States and Deep Work
Topics from the Show Notes:
Tackling Your Resistance - The Amateur vs. Professional Mindset
SMART Goals and Goal Setting
Making Physical Activity Work For You
Circadian Timing for Tasks
Lists and Compartmentalizing different jobs
Chunking Down Your Goals
Just In Time vs. Just In Case Knowledge
Additional Resources:
Alice’s Theme - Danny Elfman
Impact Theory Podcast - Tom Bilyeu
Books:
4-hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss
Deep Work - Cal Newport
The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
Smarter, Faster, Better - Charles Duhigg
When - Daniel Pink
FlowCast #19 | The Questions You Ask Are The Life You Live
This was an intermediate podcast episode this week as Telsi was away and I wanted to talk a bit about questions because they structure the life around us.
The questions you ask are the reality you live. If you always ask questions from a negative tilt, you’re going to have to constantly battle that negativity.
Rephrasing questions and being precise in your language can lead to a massive shift in your perspective and outcome.
FlowCast #18 | Animal Flow Live
This week on the podcast we were at House Fitness getting a quick update from Telsi about her journey to becoming an Animal Flow instructor prior to her first bootcamp session.
We talked about how she discovered and found a passion for Animal Flow, the time and financial budgeting she went through to accomplish this goal, and what the future for Peterborough looks like in terms of how others can join in to learn Animal Flow from Telsi!
FlowCast #17 | This Breath Technique Can Induce Flow and Creativity
In this podcast episode we recap RJ’s strongman competition from last weekend and then dive right into specific breath techniques that can be used to get you into a deep state of creativity and flow.
Don’t just take our word for it; listen to this podcast episode and then try it out for yourself.
Show Notes
2:00 - strongman competition highlights and getting into flow in competition.
4:00 - what’s so magical about Wim Hof method?
5:00 - Wim Hof method and breathing techniques prior to big lifts.
10:00 - Animal Flow Announcement from Telsi
13:30 - technique for integrating both hemispheres of the brain (you’ll want to watch this on video)
16:30 - Wim Hof Fundamentals course and who is the Iceman?
21:45 - Breathwork and fat loss
24:30 - Getting started with Wim Hof Method
28:24 - Wim Hof method for creativity
35:00 - Can video games help to mitigate the effects of PTSD?
43:00 - Don’t need drugs to have a good trip
45:00 - Immune system and Wim Hof Method
49:00 Breathing and Endurance
55:00 - Maintaining an alkaline state during endurance exercise
FlowCast #16 | Peterborough's Strongman, Breath Work, and Animal Flow
This week’s podcast episode we got updates on the upcoming strongman competition happening in Peterborough, how the House Fitness breath workshop went and Telsi’s new Animal Flow coaching coming soon to Peterborough!
Mentioned In This Podcast:
FlowCast #15 | Josh Chessman - Breathing and Sensory Deprivation Racing
Show Notes:
7:00 - LL24h - The original sensory deprivation race.
12:40 - Upcoming breath workshop at House Fitness
26:00 - The Wim Hof Method
30:00 - The Pillars of Health Revisited (See FlowCast ep. 14 for more on this)
40:15 - How to incorporate more breath work into your life
44:40 - When mouth breathing is ok
48:00 - Blue light and blue light blocking glasses
54:50 - New Sensory Deprived Race Josh is training for
106:00 - Finding Josh’s Flow
Mentioned in this episode:
LL24h - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpxPoeDAmBI