The Unbound Podcast

In this solo episode, I'm talking about accepting confidence and insecurity as normal feelings to experience (and how one doesn't have to exist without the other). As well as becoming ok with the grey zone of uncertainty, and acknowledging when certain thoughts don't serve you. Happy listening!

In this episode, I'm sitting down with one of my good friends @gianluca.perreault. A former baseball player turned CrossFit athlete, we're talking about the mindset and work we're doing as we go all in in our sport, celebrating our small wins, taking our losses as they come, and embracing the journey as we live our dreams. All in all, sharing our stories and #chippingaway one step at a time. Happy listening!

Welcome to the first episode of season 3! In this solo episode I'm diving into why I made the scary decision to walk away from boxing and pivot my path. There is a difference between the mental toughness that is so admired in sport vs. sacrificing your mental health, and so easily those lines get blurred. I'm discussing the mindset and build up behind the decision, and also what I'm looking forward to now as a newbie CrossFit athlete. Happy listening

On this final episode of season 2, I bring you a conversation with Reagan Rust, mental health advocate and pro hockey player. We are discussing the pressures we put on ourselves as female athletes (why we may have the tendency to spread ourselves too thin), having the courage to leave toxic environments that don't serve us, and putting our mental health first. Happy listening!

In this conversation, I'm sitting down with Stefano Cantali (@scantali1 ), a recently retired pro hockey player. We're discussing life after sport and the adaptation of shifting away from that athlete identity. His career being cut shorter than expected due to multiple injuries after 20 years in the sport, it's a raw conversation showing the behind the scenes of someone currently going through something every athlete will eventually have to face. A story worth the listen for the passion and vulnerability he was able to bring to the table alone. Happy listening!

In this episode I'm talking all things Injury and the return to play process with the physiotherapist for Bobsled Canada, Iordan Krouchev. We discuss the various aspects of athletes dealing with injury, not wanting to take time off to recover out of fear of losing progress, and when it is actually time to seek help for those aches and pains. Happy Listening!

This episode I'm sitting down with my friend Dave De Petrillo, an exercise science student and aspiring bodybuilder. We're discussing being able to accept the path that is right for you, putting in the work to become your best self, and the power of enjoying your own company. Happy listening!

This episode I'm sitting down with Cam Charbonneau (@coach.camcharb ) A mental performance coach who helps athletes and professionals reach their full potential by developing the mental skills to take them to the next level. Just as we train our bodies, we also need to train our brains and in this conversation we're diving into everything that is mindset, confidence, the mental barriers we have both faced as athletes, and the power of journaling and meditation. I even get workshopped in this conversation to break down some of my own mental blocks

This episode is one for the books as I sit down with recent Concordia alumni, Shaan Baig.  Heading into graduate school at Oxford University in Clinical Neurosciences in the fall (ok, flex), we're diving into a great conversation about leading everyday with the pursuit of our passions, how everyone is capable of making impactful change, and the importance of not letting our ambition scare us.  Happy Listening! Shaan's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/shaan_baig_how_to_be_a_changemaker_of_2021

Damian Conciatori (@dconciatori )is an elite CrossFit athlete and student, and in this episode we're diving into a conversation about having the courage to take the path less taken, not comparing your journey to others, and ultimately living life so you have a story to tell. Spitting wisdom left and right, it's a good one.

On this episode, I'm sitting down with Cat Accardi. An amateur boxer from British Columbia, she's gem of a human being with a personality as big as her punches.  We're diving into a conversation about embracing your truth, navigating femininity in a male dominated sport, and being unafraid to show your true colours, no matter what anyone else may think

In this first interview of the season, I'm sitting down with one of my good friends, @karimmehdii (AKA @karimtriesfitness) Karim is an up and coming triathlete and former D1 soccer player. We're sharing how we balance school while pursuing high level sport, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how doing the scary thing is often what will allow you to unlock your full potential. A fun conversation about stepping out of your comfort zone and enjoying the journey. Happy listening!

Welcome to season 2! In this episode, Yana plays catch up and talks about her athletic journey over the past year. All emphasis is put on recognizing the work that you put in everyday and allowing yourself to pat yourself on the back for the way you show up in the work that you put in. The end goal is the cherry on top of a very long journey, might as well make the path pleasant. Athlete or not, a good listen for anybody who needs to trust the process Enjoy!

On this episode, I'm coming at you solo and diving all into getting uncomfortable, leveling up, and doing the scary thing. Remember, if it's hard, it's an opportunity to improve ;).  Happy listening! p.s. if you enjoyed this solo episode, feel free to send me more topic suggestions on instagram @yanafilion

On this episode, Yana is sitting down with mental health advocate and Canadian Boxing champion, @emeliadermott They're shooting the breeze on all things mental health, and are addressing the issues they've faced as students, as athletes, and just young adults doing life. Happy listening!

On this episode, Yana sits down with Alpine Canada's Mac Marcoux. Mac is a visually impaired Paralympic gold medalist for the men's giant slalom, and in this conversation we are diving into: -His athletic career and background -Transitioning from a paved slope to the unknown of free-skiing -The Creation of the Blind Faith documentary and changing the way people see adaptive athletes Link to Blind Faith documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuEfpIcNDFA Happy Listening!

On this episode, Yana is sitting down with @mandybujold She is an 11x national champion, 2x Pan American champion, and 2016 Olympian, and in this episode we are diving into -Her athletic career -Building your own athletic brand and building an image for yourself as an athlete -Persevering through her setback at the 2016 Olympics -Prepping for the 2020 Olympics through a pandemic and coming back to sport as a new mom. Happy listening! 

On this episode, Yana sits down with mental performance coach, Bryan Mclaughlin. They discuss how to align your habits to ensure success, why optimistic thinking may not always be to your benefit, and the importance of fine tuning your internal dialogue to achieve your goals Happy listening! 

On this episode, Yana sits down with @mollycarlson1, and they dive into (no pun intended) her high diving career and what it's like to consistently plunge off of a 20 m platform. Besides her awesome athletic endeavors, they are also having an important conversation about body image, embracing vulnerability, and the beautiful #bravegang movement she has created. Amassing nearly 2 million followers on tik tok, this girl is setting a beautiful example for the next generation of young girls, and y'all are in for one fire episode Happy Listening!

In this episode, Yana sits down with Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness).  Jordan has helped thousands of people achieve a healthier lifestyle through his straight forward (and sometimes Harry Potter themed) online content on fitness and nutrition (amassing an audience of 700k+ on instagram alone) and Inner Circle facebook group.  Having wrestled in high school and currently competing in jiu jitsu, they have a very interesting (and entertaining) conversation about healing your relationship with food/ overcoming binge eating, cutting your weight for a sport, and developing a healthier lifestyle overall. Happy listening!

On this episode, Yana has a very interesting conversation with certified intuitive eating counselor and former bodybuilder, Lauren Cadillac (@feelgooddietitian ).  They dive into the ten step framework of intuitive eating, how body building affected Lauren's body image and relationship with food, and how to approach intuitive eating as an athlete/ when the weight matters from a weight controlled sport perspective. Happy listening! 

In this episode, Yana sits down with Croatian World Karate Champion, Jelena Kovačević Herrera. Having won four World Championship medals, 9 European Championship medals, and many, many more, she is an incredibly accomplished athlete who has fought her way to the top.  In this inspiring conversation we discuss what it was like for Jelena growing up during the Yugoslav war, knowing what you're fighting for, learning to make the small things great and learning to love the challenges we face. Ultimately, if it's not hard, it's not worth doing. She has now retired after a long and successful career and lives in the USA with her husband and son. If you are an athlete or just someone looking for a motivational story, this one is definitely for you. Happy Listening!

On this quick episode to end 2020, I will be sharing my favorite quote that I apply everyday. I ask every guest what their favorite quote/ mantra is because I believe in the power of word and its ability to help us make those hard decisions, take that next step in our lives. Happy Listening! *side note: this is the last episode of the year and I will be back and ready for action January 13th*  Happy Holidays

On this episode, Yana  sits down with former Team Canada Snowboarder Natalie Allport. They dive into her journey as a high level snowboarder, life after sport, mental health, how to build your brand as an athlete, imposter syndrome and more! Happy Listening!

L9This episode, Yana sits down with @kaylinpyles, a transformation coach who helps women achieve their highest potential through fitness and personal development with her company @thehigher.standard They discuss: - never settling -choosing your hard -overcoming self-doubt -Enneagrams -Morning Routine and Journaling If you'd like to purchase the daily greatness journal you. can find it at the following link: https://dailygreatness.ca/products/dailygreatness-journal?variant=12163873931333 And you can find the five minute journal online or at chapters/indigo/your local bookstore

In this episode, Yana sits down with good friend and Canadian boxing champion Camille Goyer. They discuss how they've been coping over the last 9 months of the pandemic and not having access to their sport. They address mental health, training at home, routine, and the odd positives that have come out of this whole situation.