My Evolved Life w/ Vu Nguyen
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingYou're listening to My Evolved Life, a podcast that simplifies health and fitness, and helps you maximize your life. My name is Vu Nguyen and I'm the creator of the Evolution Training System. We're so lucky to be living in the information age, meaning it’s easier than ever to access information and find answers to any questions you may have. But, isn't it confusing when you read information that's conflicting, or worse yet, just sounds wrong? I'll be sitting down with industry professionals to give you clarity and leave you with tangible actions you can immediately take to improve your physical, mental, and psychological health.
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My Evolved Life | Episode #25 - Emily Johnson | The Importance of Exercise for Seniors
December 17, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBOn this episode of My Evolved Life, I have a chat with Emily Johson, founder of StrongerU Senior Fitness. We talk about the importance of exercise as you age, the impact of exercise on mental health, and why we should never stop exercising.
My Evolved Life | Episode 24 - Aaron and Amanda Wilson | Your Body's Check Engine Light
December 10, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBOn this episode of My Evolved Life, I have a chat with Aaron and Amanda Wilson, founders of Optimal Living YYC. We talk about the importance of balancing training and recovery, i.e. massage, stretching, etc., minding your posture, and running a business as a couple.
My Evolved Life | Episode #23 - Max Hall | Exercise is for Mental AND Physical Health
October 22, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this episode of My Evolved Life, I have a chat with Max Hall, a Strength and Condition Coach of 5 years. We talk about how exercise is about more than just physical health. We also talk about how personal trainers can better serve their clients.
My Evolved Life | Episode #22 - Christine Bezzant | Be Kind to Yourself
July 21, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBOn this episode of My Evolved Life, I talk to Christine Bezzant, a mother of 6. We talked about how she managed to prioritize her exercise, while being a very busy mom. We also discussed how her goals and mindsets around exercise changed as she progressed through the different phases of her exercise journey.
My Evolved Life | Episode #21 - Laura Davies | Small Changes Yield Big Results
May 08, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this episode of My Evolved Life, I welcome back Laura Davies, Life Coach and Nutritionist. We talked about how to create meaningful habits, routines, and mindsets to get us out of this pandemic in a good place.
My Evolved Life | Episode #20 - Cinder Smith | The Phoenix Process
April 27, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBOn this episode of My Evolved Life, I welcome back Cinder Smith, Registered Psychologist. We talked about how we can get through the COVID-19 pandemic more resilient, how to create meaningful routines, and why we should consume less social media and news.
My Evolved Life | Episode #19 - Tracey Delfs | Finding Peace Through Meditation
April 02, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOn today's episode, I have a conversation with Tracey Delfs, a mindfulness and meditation coach. We get into topics like the importance of being mindful, how to begin a meditation practice and why multitasking doesn't work. --- Tracey’s passion is to teach others ‘how’ to calm their minds and ‘how’ to live more in the present moment. Tracey is the founder of www.balancequest.com. Over the last two decades she has been changing people’s lives as a stress management and life coach, mindful...
My Evolved Life | Episode 18 - Cinder Smith | Mental Health in Unpredictable Times
March 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBOn this week's episode I welcome back Cinder Smith, Registered Psychologist. We talked about the importance of taking care of mental health through unpredictable times, how to communicate with children about Coronavirus, and how to come out of this on the positive side.
My Evolved Life | Episode #17 - Victoria Smith | Take Control of Stress
March 26, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this week's episode, I have a conversation with Victoria Smith, a stress reduction coach. We got into topics like "how to take control of stress and anxiety", "how to manage stress during unpredictable times" and "the long-term implications of stress and anxiety". --- I’m Victoria Smith and before the age of 30 I had shingles twice. I don’t think I’m unlike most professional women out there. We try and juggle it all and we’re holding ourselves to impossible standards. I’m sick of it. N...
My Evolved Life | Episode #16 - Sarah Stewart | Health Has No Expiration Date
March 12, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this week's episode, I have a conversation with Sarah Stewart, a ballet instructor. We got into topics like how to overcome the fear of exercise, why it's never too late to start and the importance of exercise on longevity. 8:45 - Why is it important to start exercising regardless of age? 12:21 - How do you get over the fear of starting to exercise? 25:24 - What is different about people who are active their whole lives? 29:58 - What can you learn from someone who's active in their 80s? ...
My Evolved Life | Episode #15 - Laura Davies | Self Care Isn't Selfish
March 05, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this week's episode, I have a conversation with Laura Davies, a mindset coach. We got into topics like how to change our relationship with pain, how to get rid of old habits and how to build new ones. 6:16 - What are the biggest mental blocks for moms? 8:27 - What is a general coaching session really like? 12:27 - What do you need to know about getting rid of bad habits? 15:43 - What is a technique you Can use to find presence? 17:29 - How do you change your relationship with pain? 20:11...
Episode #14 - Karen Quinn | Your Body is One Big System
February 27, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBOn today's episode, I have a conversation with Karen Quinn, a Chiropractor of 14 years, about what the chiropractic practice is really about. We talked about how the body is one large interconnected system, how problems in one area of the body can affect others, and the natural curvature of the spine. 6:36 - What is the Chiropractic practice really about? 8:57 - How do they know whether to see a Chiropractor or a Physiotherapist? 12:14 - Can can you be sure that the Chiropractic practice is...
My Evolved Life | Episode #14 - Karen Quinn | Your Body is One Big System
February 27, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBOn today's episode, I have a conversation with Karen Quinn, a Chiropractor of 14 years, about what the chiropractic practice is really about. We talked about how the body is one large interconnected system, how problems in one area of the body can affect others, and the natural curvature of the spine. 6:36 - What is the Chiropractic practice really about? 8:57 - How do they know whether to see a Chiropractor or a Physiotherapist? 12:14 - Can can you be sure that the Chiropractic practice is...
My Evolved Life | Episode #13 - Tara Abel | You Can't Out Train Postpartum
February 20, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this week's episode, I have a conversation with Tara Abel, a Postnatal Fitness Specialist, about what mothers experience during and after birth. We talked about how diastasis recti affects all mothers, the "Four Ps" of postpartum, and exercises to consider after birth. 7:04 - What is Diastasis Recti? 10:44 - Is there a range in severity? 16:34 - How do men best support their partners through postpartum? 19:04 - What are the symptoms of Diastasis Recti and pelvic floor issues? 23:10 - Wha...
Episode #12 - Alex Gravel | The Gym Isn't Your Only Option
February 13, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBOn today's episode, I have a conversation with Alex Gravel, a private studio owner, about how box (traditional) gyms are failing people. We talked about how intimidating gyms can be, how gyms build their business around you not showing up, and how to succeed with your exercise goals. 4:00 - What are the biggest barriers that clients face? 6:10 - What do you think about the all or nothing approach? 8:03 - What kind of intimidation do your clients feel about the gym? 9:05 - What is the scarie...
My Evolved Life - Episode #11 - Lorraine Clifford | Breathe and Go Slowly
February 07, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBOn today's episode, I have a breathtaking conversation with a Breathing Educator, Lorraine Clifford, about the importance of identifying poor breathing habits and correcting them. We talked about how poor breathing habits can have long term effects, how mouth breathing affects children, and how correcting your breathing habits can change your life. 3:20 - Why do we need to be more conscious about our breathing? 5:53 - What are the symptoms of poor breathing habits? 9:11 - What does proper ...
My Evolved Life | Episode #10 - Cinder Smith | Don't Fear Your Emotions
January 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBOn today's episode, I have an eye-opening conversation with Cinder Smith, a registered psychologist, about mental health. We got into fascinating topics like the difference between mood and emotion, how to use your emotions as data, and why we shouldn't avoid our emotions. 5:41 - What is mental health? 8:04 - The impact of social media on mental health 11:40 - Comfortable vs. uncomfortable emotions 15:31 - How do you start to better understand your emotions? 18:55 - The difference between m...
My Evolved Life | Episode #9 - Shawna Curry | Sleep is the Foundation of Health
January 23, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBOn today's episode, I had Shawna Curry, Registered Nurse and Health Expert and we talked about the importance of sleep. We talked about how sleep is the foundation of sleep, how to create good sleep habits, and the importance of sleep routines. 7:04 - Shawna's 7 Pillars of Health 9:50 - Why is sleep important? 11:57 - Long term implications of not getting enough sleep 13:59 - How much sleep do you need? 17:04 - How do you manage your circadian clock working a shift job? 20:51 - Quality vs. ...
My Evolved Life | Episode #8 - Sheldon Smith | Comparison is the Thief of Joy
January 16, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn today's episode we had Sheldon Smith, a very accomplished marathon runner. He shared with us how he found himself when he found running. We got into topics like how mental is an everyday occurrence, how comparison is the thief of joy, and he really shared with us how he transitioned from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one. 7:06 - Sheldon's metabolic age 11:00 - The motivation behind going from sedentary to active 15:28 - The biggest difference in his mental health 18:22 - Message to ...
My Evolved Life | Episode 7 - Beth Davis | Finding Comfort in Discomfort
January 09, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn today's episode, I had a deep conversation with Beth Davis, a global Yoga instructor, about how the practice of Yoga changed her life. We covered topics such as the importance of connecting to your breath, finding comfort in discomfort, and the importance of finding posture and alignment. 4:00 - What it means to be present 5:29 - Progress through depression 9:02 - What meditation is to Beth 13:39 - How to begin taking control of mental health 20:33 - Limiting beliefs imposed on us by oth...
My Evolved Life | Episode #6 - Tish Duffy | Success Comes One Step at a Time
January 02, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIn today's episode, I had a raw and passionate conversation with Tish Duffy, an online coach, about how to create successful goals, habits, and routines. We covered topics such as extrinsic vs. intrinsic goals, how to create manageable and achievable goals, and how thinking about your health today has long term benefits. 11:27 - How to find the right trainer for you 17:40 - Habits of successful clients 23:28 - How to overcome limiting beliefs 26:47 - How to overcome fear of the gym 31:21 - ...
My Evolved Life | Bonus Episode - 2019 Guests | What it Means to Live an Evolved Life
December 19, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.71 MBThis is My Evolved Life. My name is Vu Nguyen, and I'm the host of the show. On this show, I interview health and fitness professionals and have them share their stories, clarify misinformation, and give you tangible actions you can take immediately to maximize your physical, mental, and psychological health. The question that I ask all of my podcast guests is what it means to them to live an evolved life. Here's what my guests from 2019 had to say.
My Evolved Life | Bonus Episode - 2019 Guests | What it Means to Live an Evolved Life
December 19, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.71 MBThis is My Evolved Life. My name is Vu Nguyen, and I'm the host of the show. On this show, I interview health and fitness professionals and have them share their stories, clarify misinformation, and give you tangible actions you can take immediately to maximize your physical, mental, and psychological health. The question that I ask all of my podcast guests is what it means to them to live an evolved life. Here's what my guests from 2019 had to say.
My Evolved Life | Episode #5 - Shane Iutzi | Learn to Defend Yourself
December 12, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn today's episode, I had an deep conversation with Shane Iutzi, a local trainer, about the importance of self-defense. We covered topics such as situational awareness, the difference between responsiveness and reactiveness, and the importance of talking to your children about these situations. Violence Doesn't Discriminate 2:58 - What is the most important part of self-defense? 4:25 - What is situational awareness? 9:41 - Self-defense isn't about learning how to fight 12:16 - Self-defense...
My Evolved Life | Episode #4 - Miryah Scott | Happiness Comes From Within
December 05, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn today's episode, I had an insightful conversation with Miryah Scott, a 3x World Champion Fitness Model, about body image. We covered topics such as the relationship between happiness and your body, the importance of having a growth mindset on the trajectory of your life, and the importance of not allowing the opinions of others affect you. It was a powerful conversation. 4:25 - The negative voices in my head 9:33 - Miryah's journey through competition 14:20 - Having the best body in the...
My Evolved Life | Episode #3 - Marin McCue | Take Control of Mental Health
November 28, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn today's episode, I had a wonderful conversation with Marin McCue, a mind-body-life coach, about mindset. We covered topics such as how to take control of your mental health, how to integrate mindfulness and meditation into your life, and the physiological side of mental health. Take control of your mental health! 2:51 - What "mental health" means to Marin 5:16 - What are practical steps to become more "aware" of trigger points 9:38 - How to begin your meditation practice 13:05 - Do our ...
My Evolved Life | Episode #2 - Lauren Romeril | Get Ahead of Pain
November 21, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWelcome to My Evolved Life, a podcast that simplifies health and fitness, and helps you maximize your life. In today's episode, I had a great conversation with Lauren Romeril, a physiotherapist, about rehabilitation. We talked about how to get ahead of pain, how to manage pain when you have it, and how physical pain can really start to manifest itself in other areas of your life. It was a great conversation! 4:53 - Pain doesn't have to be the focus of your life 7:57 - What is rehab? 8:58 ...
My Evolved Life | Episode #1 - Chelsey Love | Succeed Without Diets
November 14, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWelcome to My Evolved Life, a podcast that simplifies health and fitness, and helps you maximize your life. Our guest today is Chelsey Love, a Registered Dietitian since 2010. We had a great conversation about nutrition and covered topics such as intuitive eating, how to read a label, the importance of getting screened for celiac disease, and much more. I learned a lot, and so will you! 2:20 – Diets from the standpoint of a Registered Dietitian 3:05 – The difference between dieting and fa...
My Evolved Life | Episode #1 - Chelsey Love | Get Away From Diets
November 14, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWelcome to My Evolved Life, a podcast that simplifies health and fitness, and helps you maximize your life. Our guest today is Chelsey Love, a Registered Dietitian since 2010. We had a great conversation about nutrition and covered topics such as intuitive eating, how to read a label, the importance of getting screened for celiac disease, and much more. I learned a lot, and so will you! 2:20 – Diets from the standpoint of a Registered Dietitian 3:05 – The difference between dieting and fa...
My Evolved Life | Episode #1 - Chelsey Love | Getting Away From Diets
November 14, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWelcome to My Evolved Life, a podcast that simplifies health and fitness, and helps you maximize your life. Our guest today is Chelsey Love, a Registered Dietitian since 2010. We had a great conversation about nutrition and covered topics such as intuitive eating, how to read a label, the importance of getting screened for celiac disease, and much more. I learned a lot, and so will you! 2:20 – Diets from the standpoint of a Registered Dietitian 3:05 – The Difference between dieting and fa...