Within the fiery heat of a barrel sauna in Canada, we host guests who share their personal stories and experiences in expanding their comfort zones.
From filmmaking to triathlons, the barrel is full on this episode. We host Adrian & Jason of Forest Films for a lovely chat about sticking with your commitments and following through.You can listen to these boys on their own podcast on iTunes/GooglePlay/Stitcher - "First Frames First"as well as follow along with their film projects at youtube.com/fableforestfilmsFable Forest Films: @fableforestfilmsDr Jen Forristal: @mydrjenDave Inglis: @dinglis14Timothy Muza: @timothymuzaPolar Retreat: @polarretreat
You can check out charity, the stories, and the marathon at teamiwill.caRobert MacDonald: @robmac1986Team “I Will”: @teamiwillcanadaDr Jen Forristal: @mydrjenDave Inglis: @dinglis14Timothy Muza: @timothymuzaPolar Retreat: @polarretreat
As Winter moves to spring, and the first season of the Polar Retreat comes to a close, we three hosts of the Finnish Parliament sweat out a host episode. We reflect on the previous months and review our “Game-Film”, reflecting on the plays, moves, successes, and failures of our work and personal lives.
Scott Leith is a PhD of Experimental Psychology and a full-time data scientist at of the nations leading fitness chains (you can probably guess which one). He is exploring the why of human habits as they relate to working out, setting goals, and meeting daily challenges.Dr Jen Forristal: @mydrjenDave Inglis: @dinglis14Timothy Muza: @timothymuzaPolar Retreat: @polarretreat
Adam is a fitness coach, a gym operator/owner, and a cross-fit competitor on the world stage. Being raised as an athlete from a young age, Adam was instilled with a “harder better faster stronger” outlook on daily life. We talk about how this “never give up, must go faster” mentality has evolved into his current mindset of understanding when to back-off and know your limits to achieve longterm goals.You can check out the space he hosts and the incredible humans who he coaches at Limitless Performance.Adam Dejong: @coach_adjLP: @limitlessperformanceDr Jen Forristal: @mydrjenDave Inglis: @dinglis14Timothy Muza: @timothymuzaPolar Retreat: @polarretreat
Michelle is a fitness, nutrition, and mindset coach with a focus on empowering Women in their healthy lifestyle goals. Her reach through the gym she co-owns and operates impacts hundreds of Men and Women in the Waterloo region.In the Barrel we unpack her history and approach to healthy living. The struggles of starting her own business, and the unique offerings of Limitless Performance.Michelle Dejong: @ml_dejongDr Jen Forristal: @mydrjenDave Inglis: @dinglis14Timothy Muza: @timothymuzaPolar Retreat: @polarretreat
Lara & Craig are both community staples in the tech/business ecosystem of Waterloo region. Their accomplishments and contributions are many and varied. Most recently they are strapping on gloves and raising funds in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and McMasters Children’s Hospital. They are joined by 14 other brave Women & Men who are training for 13 weeks to step into the ring for the first ever Champions for Charity event.In the Barrel we dive into their very different approach to adopting this new skill, the support system from family and friends, and moments of vulnerability that have popped up for them both mentally and physically.To show your support of their efforts, or to buy a livestream ticket visit:events.hamiltonhealth.ca/*As mentioned in the podcast, the organizing team is looking into providing other viewing options as tickets are sold out.Craig Haney: @craigahaneyLara Jeffery Johnson: @lara009Dr Jen Forristal: @mydrjenDave Inglis: @dinglis14Timothy Muza: @timothymuzaPolar Retreat: @polarretreat
Jessica Kuepfer is a public relations manager, endurance athlete, and a sponsored ambassador for New Balance Canada. She joins us in the barrel during a very cold & icy evening to talk about Adventure Racing, the importance of finding your community through shared activities, and her experience with the Polar RetreatTo follow along with Jessica on her next adventure, or to seek out her posts on healthy active living, you can click that follow button on her instagram: @lacesandlatteswww.lacesandlattes.comDr Jen Forristal: @mydrjenDave Inglis: @dinglis14Timothy Muza: @timothymuzaPolar Retreat: @polarretrea
Steve Beattie is a Canadian Wilderness Guide, Personal Trainer, and most prominently a certified Wim Hof Method teacher. He joins us in the barrel during the lunch-hour of our monthly Classic Polar Retreat to talk about the importance of understanding breath, and how it can relate to your life philosophy.Steve Beattie: @breathinginnaturewww.breathinginnature.comDr Jen Forristal: @mydrjenDave Inglis: @dinglis14Timothy Muza: @timothymuzaPolar Retreat: @polarretreatNote: Dave had to sit this episode out, he was busy hosting our retreaters during the lunch-hour.
Welcome! Jenn Forristal, Dave Inglis & Tim Muza swing open the door of the barrel sauna, ladle some water on the hot lava rocks, and relax into conversation surrounding: self-care, the states of polarity, and intentionally putting ourselves in vulnerable situations to better our understanding of self.On this episode we dive into the Polar Retreat, the community we are building, and our goals for this podcast ongoing.Book Referrenced: I Am That: The Science of Hamsa from the Vijnana Bhairavaby Swami MuktanandaSocial plugs:Polar Retreat: @polarretreatJen Forristal: @mydrjenTimothyMuza: @timothymuzaDave Inglis: @dinglis14