A podcast series that explores the lives of people who have chosen the path less travelled.
Welcome to They Just Get It, a podcast that embraces curiosity by getting to know the inspiring people in our lives.
From leaders and entrepreneurs to people who have accomplished amazing things, I invite a variety of guests to sit down for a good old-fashioned chat. Along the way, we learn that one’s path to success should never be defined by someone else.
Join me and my guests as they share their stories and offer us some valuable insights into their experiences.
What do you get when an underdog who won’t take no for an answer flips the script of entrepreneurship with his security company? You get Ron Lovett, serial founder. His security company, Source Security, was acquired in 2017, and now this Haligonian is tackling the housing affordability crisis with his company, VIDA, which delivers socially responsible, affordable workforce housing. Ron knows a thing or two about responsibility, as he fostered a troubled teen while building his company at 29 years old. This experience taught him plenty of life and business lessons - self-awareness, vulnerability, and the ability to seek help to solve complex problems.
What do you get when you take the approach of a family doctor and apply it to naturopathy? You get Ludovic Brunel, a naturopathic doctor dedicated to improving his patients’ quality of life through natural treatments. With a focus on lifestyle and natural interventions, he aims to prevent chronic illness and help people improve their overall health. Through the use of supplements, IV therapies, and other natural treatments, he provides personalized care to address musculoskeletal injuries and promote well-being.
What do you get when you decide to bike 13,000 km to save your own life from depression? You get Matt Devine, runner, cyclist, and proud supporter of the charity You Can Ride 2. As an endurance sports fanatic, Matt is no stranger to tough battles and uses meditative focus to overcome them. Matt chose to run 300km to benefit a charity, yet his unsmiling face upon completing it made him realize he was battling serious depression despite being a successful CEO and family man. This inspired him to cut out alcohol and focus on fitness as a way to improve his mental health, creating the 13,000 km bike ride as a result of this fitness focus. Partnering with You Can Ride 2 gave him the next best depression-kicker — purpose. If you’re seeking greater meaning in your life or struggling with mental health challenges, Matt’s episode will inspire you to find new opportunities to open up your world.
What do you get when a woman, inspired by her own journey of self-improvement, becomes passionate about helping others find self-appreciation from the inside out? You get Hélène Alexi Ioannides, empowerment, wellness and leadership coach. Through this work, Hélène guides women on their journey to tap into their full potential, cut out the BS in their lives, and rise to their highest purpose. She empowers them with tools such as breathwork, meditation, connecting with nature and plant medicine. Brew a cup of tea, sit back, and relax with this old-fashioned chat.
What do you get when a plant-based eater who is turned off by the options available becomes friends with a meat-and-potato lover? You get John Bonnell and David Gaucher, Co-Founders of Wholly Veggie. Discover their vision for a food company aiming to revolutionize the plant-based food industry and provide people with colourful and enticing alternatives. As family men, they realized the challenges of building a successful food company while setting strong examples. This episode might inspire you to cook up the next big idea while transforming consumer attitudes!
What do you get when a survivor of childhood sexual abuse grows up and channels her energy into changing the world for the better? You get Glori Meldrum, author, business leader, social entrepreneur and speaker. Not only did she write a book about her experiences, Warrior, she is the founder of Little Warriors and the Be Brave Ranch - an Alberta-based national charitable organization focused on the awareness, prevention and treatment of childhood sexual abuse. Glori shares why she resisted forgiving her abuser and family for decades and how a cancer diagnosis taught her the lessons she needed to let things go and truly begin to heal.
What do you get when an urgent care physician wants to create more impact on the preventative side of healthcare? You get Dr. Jonathan Bastian, physician and Medical Director at Aeon Future Health. He explains how medical training has minimal focus on preventative and proactive care and how much of evidence-based care comes from studies funded by pharmaceutical companies which have a vested interest in treating diseases rather than preventing them. This episode focuses on substantially mitigating patient risk through biohacking, preventative care and proper therapies.
What do you get when a lawyer tries an insanely difficult competitive race after taking a break from fitness? You get Katherine Simonson. She shares her perspective on putting yourself in a vulnerable position through fitness competitions and the grit, perseverance and toughness required to push through to the finish line. Putting yourself out there to compete against other resilient athletes comes with a risk of failure, which forces many to stay in their comfort zone. But not Katherine. This episode will inspire you to sharpen your sword, go to battle and focus on short and long-term goals that will discipline you and provide you freedom.