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Fitness Junk DeBunked

7 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

A look at fitness trends, and buzzword through the lens of industry professionals and science!

Health & Fitness science fads buzzwords trends wellness mental health
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Episodes

Gay Pride Art, and Activism

June 22, 2021 22:37 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

As Ontario begins to re-open, we discuss the arts valuable role in mental health in helping boost confidence, and making us feel more engaged and resilient. Besides these benefits, art engagement also alleviates anxiety, depression and stress. Our special guests chat about local pride projects and events to check out as we slowly return to our new normal.

Indigenous Health and the Residential School System

June 15, 2021 12:25 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

The ILT chats with Maggie Wente, member of Serpent River First Nation. Maggie has a broad practice serving First Nations governments, their related entities, businesses and not-for-profit corporations. Maggie advises on Treaty and Aboriginal rights in litigation and negotiation, human rights of Indigenous people and in particular equality for First Nations children and individuals in programs and services, in particular in the child welfare system. Maggie also advised in Indian Act ...

Episode 5: Debunking the Gender Binary

June 07, 2021 18:33 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

ILT co-founder Steph Iron Lioness and non-binary ILT coach Aziza Miller chat about gender with documentary film maker, ILT member Hannah Donegan.

Normalizing Family Movement

October 26, 2020 18:41 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this episode we chat about the perception of "fitness" versus the benefits of moderate movement, why consistency trumps everything, and getting active with your friends, families, and loved ones.

Rolling back to stage 2 - What does it all mean for health, and mental wellness?

October 19, 2020 20:46 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Team ILT discusses recent government shut down, what it means for small businesses, and how we can continue to support our community with their health and wellness goals.

Butt Stuff: Hittin' it from all angles

July 14, 2020 16:25 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Glute muscle: training what you got, and genetics. Glute training evolution. Radical: latin meaning, and definition explanation noted by Angela Davis. Body Positivity: Where do we begin? Twerking and stigmas: Why is twerking only cool when white girls do it? (insert eye roll here)

Listen To Black Women

June 22, 2020 18:30 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Black Women are for Grown Folks To be able to be called out, and not get defensive - takes emotional, psychological, and a particular relationship maturity. Relationship maturity meaning you have a relationship with the individual doing the call out - this is why this call is unique because Erin and I know each other, and I'd like to think we're friends. I'd like to think if I point something out regarding racism, even though Erin is brilliant, educated, AND has a black daughter, ...