It‘s Never Too Late To Be Healthy

On today's episode, Ross Wilson joins us for an incredible discussion on the power of kindness when healing from adverse life experiences. When Ross' mother was diagnosed with cancer and Ross went through his own mental health struggles, he was inspired to make positive change and work towards meaningful actions for his community. During the pandemic, burnout amongst healthcare workers was widespread. Ross is using his knowledge in the field to partner with PsyMood and help make mental health support accessible to larger groups of first responders and front-line workers. Psymood, a partner organization of Advica, prides itself on providing online and affordable diverse mental health support for newcomers to Canada by matching users to mental health specialists that understand their culture and speak their native language. Both Ross and Kevin are triathletes. They discuss Ross' top practices to keep his overall wellness in check including daily yoga practices, healing his relationship with food, and getting to bed early! Please join us in welcoming Ross Wilson. More About Ross Ross Wilson is a Hospice Chaplain, Psycho-Spiritual specialist and works with Psymood as Partner Relations Lead. Ross created a non-profit called Bardo Network, which strives to provide end of life support through services and research to the disadvantaged communities within Canada. Along with his end of life work, Ross is a social investor and public speaker in the space of Mental Health and Palliative/Hospice Care. Ross’s journey is built on the mission to bring dignity, respect and natural support to those in neglected communities throughout Canada.

Veronika Litinski serves as CEO at Pillcheck. Veronika is a medicinal chemist by training and she worked in capital markets in the United States prior to focusing on Digital Health. Previously she served as Practice Lead for Health at MaRS Discovery District and piloted the launch of a cognitive health assessment software company developed by the Baycrest Hospital. Join Kevin and Veronika for a candid conversation about pharmacogenetics, why it is so important in choosing the right medications and more!

Dr. Lois Nahirney shares how the revolutionary new world of DNA information can provide unique and personalized insight into your everyday health to help you take targeted action to live a happier, healthier life. DNA testing provides foundational information about our bodies that we have never before had. It can now provide insight that allows us to make better decisions about our diet, fitness and health based on our unique genetic makeup. By understanding our genetic profile, we can make smarter lifestyle choices to live a healthier life. Lois and Kevin discuss Lois' own path to discover DNA testing and the profound impact it has had on her personal health journey. Lois also discusses the important information that DNA testing can reveal for one's own health and the personalized lifestyle recommendations that testing can highlight in an effort to optimize wellness. Kevin and Lois also delve into our company partnership and what our Advica members can access through dnaPower service, with a step by step on how to obtain your kit and get started! If you are an Advica member and interested in accessing dnaPower's testing services, or would like to learn more about Special member pricing and claim an exclusive additional offer to Advica members only, please don't hesitate to contact the Nurse Navigation Team. For more information, please visit our website: https://advicahealth.com

Today we have a very special guest join us on our very first Episode of Season 2 of the N2L podcast. Brett Belchetz is the CEO of Maple, Canada’s leading health platform for virtual healthcare.  Advica Health has recently partnered with Maple to offer our members an elevated virtual care experience. Brett and Kevin get into his initial idea of how to revolutionize the healthcare system as we know it, some challenges endured along the way, and on a more personal front, Kevin and Brett delve into some of Brett’s own daily practices to keep his own health in check. Please join us in welcoming Brett Belchetz!

Today we have a good friend and mentor -  Tim Magwood, on the It’s Never Too Late To Be Healthy Podcast. Tim is a strategic, practical and compassionate leader and company founder behind one of the  largest private sales effectiveness firms in Canada. Tim and Kevin get into a great discussion about the current trends in employee’s ideal work environments, and what values high performing company leaders are upholding as we work FORWARD and beyond the pandemic. They also get into the Best Practices that presidents and CEOs are utilizing as employees return to a hybrid workplace.   Lastly, Tim and Kevin talk about PERMAH - a wellbeing assessment that is helpful for business leaders looking to create an action plan that acknowledges company strengths and areas for improvement.   Without further ado, Tim Magwood.

We have an amazing podcast to share - Kevin Brady is joined by his son, Matt Brady, Director of Business Development at Advica Health for a candid conversation on life growing up in the Brady household and his nurtured passion for health and fitness.   Matt is a lifelong athlete, having pursued competitive ski cross and traveled internationally in his teenage years. Matt's experience competing against Olympic level athletes pushed him to pursue bigger milestones in his athletic career.   Today, Matt is seeking to qualify for the CrossFit Games. He offers advice on how to stay the course with his training, despite challenges and setbacks, including the COVID-19 pandemic.   Matt believes that in moments of discomfort, that's where we must learn how to push ourselves harder. That's when we can experience the most growth.   Both Matt and Kevin align on their mission to encourage and support our community to take a proactive approach to health and wellness.   Let us know what key piece of our conversation resonated with you and your own goals in the comments below!

Please welcome our guest - Shawn Tolleson!    Shawn is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. His passion for optimal health was born in an effort to increase athletic performance and salvage a playing career that was interrupted and ended by injuries. Through this new found passion, Shawn uncovered the path to better health and is now helping clients, including Kevin Brady unravel the knot on their own personal health journey.   Now retired from the game of baseball, Shawn has become an entrepreneur, pursuing his passion for proactive, preventative health. Shawn began Tolleson Health Advisors under the idea that knowledge without action is useless. He continually saw individuals who knew the changes that needed to be made, but were never provided with the necessary guidance, coaching, accountability, and encouragement to be successful.   Kevin and Shawn discuss some key health discoveries that Shawn wished he had known when he was pitching. Kevin and Shawn also explore the benefits of fasting - which Shawn is a hug proponent of himself. They also discuss sleep tracking and a get into healthy debate about a plant based vs. carnivore diet.      About Shawn Tolleson Health Advisors partners with individuals to turn-back-the-clock on their health through a combination of ancestral practices and modern technologies. They cover topics like food, hydration, sleep, stress-management, genetics, exercise, environmental toxins, and more. The goal of his programs is to harmoniously blend modern societal norms with natural biological rhythms.   Get In Touch With Shawn Shawn's Story Tolleson Health Thrive Community Tolleson Health 12-Week Launch Program Tolleson Health Free Personalized Supplement Plan Text FAST to 77513 to opt in to our free fasting community

Dr. Nancy MacKay is the founder and CEO of MacKay CEO Forums, the highest impact and least time intensive peer group for over 1200 CEOs, Executives and business owners around the world. Nancy's dream to populate the world with inspiring leaders. Nancy is a business leader, Forum Chair, dynamic keynote speaker, published author and a former university professor.   The COVID-19 pandemic has put health front and center on CEO agendas around the world. A recent study showed that 49% of CEOs report struggling from a mental health condition and the majority of CEOs say that they are feeling overworked, struggling with fatigue and suffering from continual stress.   Kevin and Nancy talk about CEO health and the immediate impacts that small, positive lifestyle changes can have to their personal and business success. Nancy is a health enthusiast and committed to being proactive around her health and the health of her Forum members. Nancy shares what she is doing to ensure she lives to 120 years of age and also discusses Best Practices that many employs to keep her Wheels of Health in balance. Lastly, she provides advice to presidents and CEOs on what they can do to personally look after their health.   For more information on how you can access Advica Health services, including 24/7 virtual health and medical concierge services, reach out to info@advicahealth.com

I’m so pleased to introduce you to today’s podcast guest, Marina Zelenovic. Inspired to help others after experiencing ongoing digestive issues in her growing years, Marina has committed her 20 plus year career as a nutritionist to helping individuals of all backgrounds reach their own personal health and wellness goals. She has had a huge influence on my own and my family’s health journey. Over the 10 years that I have known Marina, she has supported my training as a competitive triathlete with personalized nutrition planning. She has also helped me uncover more about my digestive health and sensitivities to certain foods that once addressed, propelled me towards EVEN BETTER overall health and enjoyment of life. Marina’s mission as a care provider is to optimize her patient’s health by getting to know the whole picture. She uses diet, lifestyle and supplements to get results that are tailored to each of her patient’s individual needs. Marina has been an integral part of the Advica Health Network and has provided exceptional nutritional counselling to hundreds of our executive and individual members. In today’s episode, Marina takes us through the patient journey, the importance of the Wheels of Health and the importance of food sensitivity testing – just to name a few. Without further ado, join me in welcoming Marina Zelenovic.

Please welcome our latest podcast guest – Dr. Michael Klaper, MD. Dr. Klaper is a clinician, internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. For over 40 years, Dr. Klaper has served thousands of people on their journey to reclaim health through proper nutrition and a balanced lifestyle. Host Kevin Brady dives into a number of different topics, including the benefits of a plant based diet from an environmental and health perspective. As part of the Moving Medicine Forward Campaign, Dr. Klaper travels to medical schools around the country to help awaken young health professionals to the key role of their patient’s diet as a cause — and potential cure — of chronic disease and to promote the teaching of applied plant-based nutrition as part of the medical school curriculum for all physicians and other health professionals. Kevin Brady donated to the MMF Initiative, in support of Dr. Klaper and his mission to change the way future doctors treat their patients, which in turn, will improve the health of future generations.

The best way to describe Fina is a publisher, editor, an effective communicator, and most importantly, a story teller. She has helped over 35 authors, including Kevin, get their publications over the finish line. Fina reminds us that writing a book is a personal journey, that requires a process that she is honoured to be a part in support of her clients.  Today Kevin and Fina talk about her career, some common misconceptions about publishing a book and her own bestseller, The Healthy Italian. Lastly, Kevin and Fina talk about about the celebration of food with family and their shared passion to inspire their children and larger audiences worldwide. More About Fina! Fina Scroppo is an experienced communicator, marketer and business builder who is dedicated to helping others share and shape their stories. She is also the creator behind the brand and best-selling cookbook The Healthy Italian. Her passion for cooking, nutrition and healthy living has been featured on numerous TV shows, radio programs, and in magazines and newspapers across the country. Over the past 25 years, she has enjoyed working behind the scenes as an award-winning editor for more than 35 book titles and hundreds of special-interest publications, with some of the most successful TV personalities, including David Chilton (The Wealthy Barber), Mike Holmes, Greta and Janet Podleski (Looneyspoons sisters) and others. She loves to inspire and motivate others to get into the kitchen and enjoys teaching families (including her two growing sons!) how to have fun in the kitchen. She recently joined Integram, a business training company that inspires clients to create a sustainable future and engage their target audiences by shaping their own stories. To learn more about Fina, connect with her at: www.thehealthyitalian.ca www.integram.net

Dr. Gladden discusses intriguing topics including how “100 is the new 30,” his pivotal moments that shaped his personal and medical career, and the difference between health and longevity. Kevin and Dr. Gladden are on the pursuit of not only better health, but push the boundaries of robust health such that they can continue to enjoy their beloved activities – surfing, biking and wind surfing with their families outdoors even beyond the “aging” years. Dr. Gladden speaks on the rejection of normal ageing, and his commitment to exploring what works best for him. Through biometric testing, he figured out the missing links to his own health and has committed his practice to addressing the incongruences in our “sick care” system. How strong? How sharp? How quick can you become, even at the age of 120? Stay tuned to learn the key to reclaim your best health and performance from our highly anticipated guest, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden. About Dr. Gladden Dr. Jeffrey Gladden is a Board certified interventional cardiologist and the founder of Gladden Longevity. He completed his undergraduate degree at Wheaton College, and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree with Honors from Temple University in 1982. He has specialized in many areas of cardiology, including interventional, diagnostic, preventative and programmatic. At age 63, Gladden is more active than ever. He runs, surfs, mountain bikes, hikes, plays guitar and has plans for even more. He’s fast, agile and strong and capable – and every aspect of his life is fuller and more engaged because of his shift in focus towards functional medicine and age management. Dr. Gladden’s Podcast: Dr. Jeffrey R. Gladden, MD, FACC, and host Mark Young examine the latest scientific research, technology and bio-hacks to uncover the truth about the human body’s potential for extending both life and health span well past the what most people accept as biological fact. https://livingbeyond120.com/

Nicolette is back on the It’s Never Too Late To Be Healthy Podcast! We wanted to catch up with her and her experience with the 22 Million Strong Campaign, BC Tour. She is a firm believer that food is medicine and can be used to treat chronic conditions. Nicolette decided to “hit the ground running” to meet with Indigenous and BIPOC communities to understand the barriers to accessing real, whole foods. Despite several obstacles, Nicolette trekked and biked over 1700km – no easy feat in such a short period time. She shares more on the incredible relationships made while on tour and the insights she gathered from pushing beyond her physical limits everyday. Her greatest goal is to help the world with her message – Eat Real to Heal and still has her eye set on taking her tour across Canada. Kevin, an avid cyclist and runner himself, hopes to join Nicolette on a portion of her ride next year to cheer her on! Congratulations and welcome back, Nicolette Richer.