In this soulful and heartfelt episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik sits down with Marlon Wilson, a Freedom Facilitator, martial artist, and fitness coach who helps others reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit. Together, they explore how martial arts and fitness go far beyond physical training; they are paths toward self-awareness, healing, and true freedom. Marlon opens up about his personal journey, the role mentorship has played in his life, and the powerful shift he...
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In this soulful and heartfelt episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik sits down with Marlon Wilson, a Freedom Facilitator, martial artist, and fitness coach who helps others reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit. Together, they explore how martial arts and fitness go far beyond physical training; they are paths toward self-awareness, healing, and true freedom. Marlon opens up about his personal journey, the role mentorship has played in his life, and the powerful shift he...
In this soulful and heartfelt episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik sits down with Marlon Wilson, a Freedom Facilitator, martial artist, and fitness coach who helps others reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit. Together, they explore how martial arts and fitness go far beyond physical training; they are paths toward self-awareness, healing, and true freedom. Marlon opens up about his personal journey, the role mentorship has played in his life, and the powerful shift he...
Did you know that your oral health is directly connected to your heart, brain, and overall wellness? In this powerful episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik is joined by Dr. Michael Awua-Mensah, a dentist from Ghana, Africa, to uncover the often-overlooked link between dental hygiene and full-body health. Dr. Michael explains how poor oral health can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and even mental health challenges, and why education and prevention are so important. He ...
In this inspiring conversation, host Kyle Craik is joined by Lisa McManes, author of Follow Your Rainbow, mentor, entrepreneur, mother, and director at The Orenda Society, where she helps youth and adults grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. This conversation explores why working with youth is so deeply meaningful, the lessons we gain from guiding others, and how these experiences shape our own growth. We dive into what it truly means to become your most authentic self and how to crea...
What happens when we ignore our body’s signals and push too hard in the name of success? In this powerful and raw episode, host Kyle Craik sits down with Jessica Graham, serial entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and marketing powerhouse, to explore the deep connection between personal identity, authenticity, and our relationship with health and self-worth. Jessica shares the harrowing story of how a wellness retreat in Italy nearly ended in tragedy because she ignored the signs her body was sen...
Could rhythm be the key to emotional healing? In this deep and soul-nourishing episode, host Kyle Craik sits down with Julien Lepage, Registered Social Worker, sound healing facilitator, and the heart behind Castle Wellness and Circles of Rhythm in Calgary, Alberta. Julien shares his powerful perspective on navigating life’s ups and downs, and how the beat of a drum can help us connect with ourselves, heal emotional wounds, and bring balance to the masculine and feminine energies with...
Feeling disconnected? Struggling to build meaningful relationships? In this episode, Richard Lee-Thai, TEDx speaker and passionate community connector, joins host Kyle Craik to break down the art of connection and how it impacts happiness, fulfillment, and well-being. Richard shares his insights on why loneliness is on the rise, how to build deeper connections, and practical strategies to become more authentic and engaged in your relationships. Whether you want to improve your social li...
What do chokes, kicks, and mindset tricks have in common? They all help us win at life! In this episode, Diana Trang from Satori Martial Arts joins host Kyle Craik for a fun and insightful chat about martial arts, wellness, and how stepping on the mat can actually make you a better person. Diana and Kyle geek out over their martial arts journeys, swapping stories about grappling with challenges—both on and off the mats. They break down how the discipline, confidence, and resilience bu...
How does anxiety show up in your life and relationships? In this episode, we sit down with Kathryn Claessens-Patrino, psychologist at Tizzy Psychology, to break down the truth about anxiety, how it manifests in our daily lives, and how it influences our attachment styles and relationships. Kathryn shares expert insights on recognizing anxiety, understanding how it affects our behaviors and connections, and practical strategies for navigating relationships while managing anxiety. Whether you e...
How can we better connect with and support today’s youth? In this episode, we sit down with Carlamay Sheremata, author of The Youth Truth and former school resource officer, to dive into the real challenges young people face today. Carlamay shares powerful stories from her experiences as a police officer working closely with youth, revealing the key communication skills and strategies that can help adults build stronger, healthier relationships with young people. We explore what parents, educ...
Can sound really heal the body and mind? In this episode, we sit down with Rachelle Pantaleon, a sound healing practitioner with a kinesiology background, to explore the incredible power of sound and vibration in promoting healing. Rachelle explains the science behind sound therapy, how frequencies and energy influence our physical and emotional well-being, and how sound can be used as a tool to reduce stress, release emotional blocks, and restore balance. Whether you're curious about sound b...
In this powerful episode, Jodi Barrett shares her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and transformation as she discusses her book I Don’t Do Vanilla. From navigating divorce to embracing personal growth, Jodi opens up about using exercise as a way to cope with emotional and mental struggles—until she realized the deeper need to connect the body and mind. She shares how self-love became the key to building better relationships, experiences, and a more fulfilling life. This episode is...
In this episode, we’re joined by Torri Odell to explore the critical topic of youth mental health and the role of community-level services in creating meaningful change. Torri shares insights on the challenges of implementing effective mental health practices and the obstacles non-profits face in driving impactful solutions. We discuss the power of connection, collaboration, and community support in addressing the mental health crisis among youth. This thought-provoking conversation is essent...
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Connie Jakab to explore the transformative power of bravery in finding your sense of belonging in the world. Connie shares her deeply personal journey of helping her son through a battle with suicidal thoughts at the young age of 8 and how this experience led her to grow personally and professionally. We delve into her work with individuals on the "outer circles" of society—gang members, those battling addiction, and more—and how her experiences hav...
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik chats with Kristi Gerl, a leadership expert who helps teams and individuals enhance communication through the DISC personality test model. Before the episode, Kyle took the DISC test and together, they explore how understanding your personality tendencies—and those of others—can transform relationships, whether personal or professional. Kristi shares actionable insights on using DISC to foster stronger connections, improve c...
In this heartfelt episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, Kyle Craik is joined by Bryan Saint Louis to explore the transformative concept of radical empathy. Bryan explains the key differences between sympathy, empathy, and radical empathy—the action step that brings understanding into meaningful change. Sharing personal stories of finding empathy through hurtful life experiences, Bryan highlights how embracing radical empathy can help us connect, heal, and come together as a collective to crea...
In this mini episode, host of The Wellness Dojo Podcast Kyle Craik talk about his discovery journey of faith. Navigating life's many challenges has led him to discover trust in the journey and to have faith that he is exactly where he needs to be in life. Do you have a story of faith? Kyle wants to hear it! Please subscribe to help grow the show! For additional support: www.wellnessdojo.ca Facebook: The Wellness Dojo Instagram: @wellnessdojoyyc YouTube: The Wellness Dojo Email: info@exe...
In this transformative episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik sits down with TEDx speaker, self-bullying interventionist, award-winning author, and certified Flowcess trainer, Kalyani Pardeshi. Together, they dive deep into understanding the inner critic and the drivers that shape our self-perceptions. Kalyani shares powerful insights on how embracing your personal uniqueness is the key to authentic happiness, and she provides practical guidance on setting boundaries to p...
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, Kyle Craik is joined by Moose (Musap) Abdel, founder of Struggle Is Your Success (SIYS), a non-profit dedicated to teaching values and mindset skills to youth from diverse and challenging backgrounds through an entrepreneurial lens. Moose shares his personal story of overcoming adversity—growing up with divorced parents, enduring bullying, facing suicidal thoughts, and experiencing extreme violence. He discusses the difficult situations today's yo...
In this powerful episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik sits down with TJ Sheehan, founder of Gloves Not Guns, a program that offers free boxing and martial arts training to at-risk youth from troubled backgrounds, including gangs, addiction, and jail. TJ opens up about his own past in gangs and drugs, a failed suicide attempt, and how martial arts and community helped him turn his life around. Together, they explore how the principles of martial arts—connection, communi...
In this episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik is joined by Adam Kolozetti, co-founder of Enta Solutions, a company focused on helping organizations build healthier and more engaged cultures. Kyle and Adam discuss their shared love for martial arts and how its principles apply to creating balanced, high-performing workplaces. They explore how companies can foster fun, engaging environments while maintaining performance standards and dive into the importance of self-awareness wh...
In this soulful and heartfelt episode of The Wellness Dojo Podcast, host Kyle Craik sits down with Marlon Wilson, a Freedom Facilitator, martial artist, and fitness coach who helps others reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit. Together, they explore how martial arts and fitness go far beyond physical training; they are paths toward self-awareness, healing, and true freedom. Marlon opens up about his personal journey, the role mentorship has played in his life, and the powerful shift he...
