Wake Up Shake Up

Sep 10 2020
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the busyness of modern life? Are you time-starved, stressed out, and unsure how to escape the hamster wheel? On Wake Up Shake Up we explore how to create better balance—for the mind, body and soul—from the inside out. CultureRISE Founder and holistic wellness advocate, Aimée DuBrule, invites you on a journey to learn how we can survive, and thrive, in the midst of chaos. Each episode uncovers innovative ways to enhance our wellbeing through small steps change. You'll meet wellness experts, entrepreneurs, artists, scientists and business leaders who are taking everyday action to shake things up for the better. On Wake Up Shake Up we don't just talk about the problems. We make change happen.

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S1 Ep 10 Why Leaders Need to Make Mental Health a Priority - Nicky Young (Part 2/2)

Sep 10 2020 47 mins  
In the second part of this conversation with business consultant and former Group Managing Director of MullenLowe Salt, Nicky Young, we delve into the connection between mental health and the workplace. Lost productivity, challenges to talent retention and decreased levels of employee engagement are just some of the direct costs associated with an unhealthy work environment. Nicky

S1 Ep 9 Do You Need a Mental Health Break? | Nicky Young (Part 1/2)

Aug 29 2020 54 mins  
Stress and burnout have reached near epidemic proportions in the workplace—and we can expect more to come in this new Covid economy. Yet many leaders, and employees, suffer in silence. Business consultant and former Group Managing Director of MullenLowe Salt, Nicky Young, wants this to change. In this two-part conversation, Nicky shares her personal experience with burnout; how t

S1 Ep 8 Stay Calm in the Midst of Chaos | Ian Brown

Aug 13 2020 65 mins  
No matter where in the world you live, it’s hard to miss the tension out there these days. Shouting matches, name-calling and one-sided debates are the new norm. With all of this emotion fuelling the political arena, where does this leave us?In this episode, we discuss what it takes to stay calm in the face of chaos. My guest, Ian Brown, is an award-winning photographer whose wor

S1 Ep 7 The Potential of Technology for Good | Imai Jen-La Plante

Jun 17 2020 55 mins  
It’s hard to ignore the pace of technological disruption out there and, in particular, its impact on humanity. As a data scientist, Imai Jen-La Plante (@JLPlante) sits in the eye of the storm. Imai started her career in the classical sciences, earning a PhD in Physics from the University of Chicago. Prior to her foray into virtual data, she worked as a researcher at CERN with the

S1 Ep 6 Ease Back Into Your Workout Routine | Lee Eldridge (Part 2/2)

May 29 2020 32 mins  
In Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Eldridge (@theathletetribe), he shares his insider tips on how to adjust your training priorities when resources are limited and turn unexpected obstacles into an advantage; the principles of a structured home-based workout to support your fitness goals; and the best way to ease back into your favourite sport or fitness routine after a pause.L

S1 Ep 5 Grow Your Resilience in Uncertain Times | Lee Eldridge (Part 1/2)

May 14 2020 61 mins  
Lee Eldridge (@lee_eldridgesc) is an expert in guiding people to achieve peak performance and high levels of physical and mental resilience. As an accredited strength and conditioning coach, and founder of The Athlete Tribe, Coach Lee works with top professional athletes and business leaders, applying his smart, holistic training approach with an emphasis on sustaining performance

S1 BONUS: 6-Minute Flow Meditation with Mars

Apr 25 2020 8 mins  
In this 6-minute flow meditation, Mars guides us to face difficulty directly, in full acceptance, when things feel beyond our control. In doing so, we connect to a better sense of ease and flow, no matter what's happening in our lives. It's a perfect reboot to supplement your coffee break or take a pause after a particularly gruelling set of conference calls. This meditatio

S1 BONUS: 20-Minute Yoga Nidra Meditation with Mars

Apr 25 2020 21 mins  
In this 20-minute yoga nidra (or sleep) meditation, Mars guides us to slow down our body and mind when it feels like everything is on overdrive. If you've never meditated before, this is a gentle way to ease into the practice and give yourself a reset. For this meditation, you'll want to find a quiet place where you can lie down without being disturbed. It's kind of lik

S1 Ep 4 Listen Deeply to Your Heart | Mars

Apr 25 2020 48 mins  
We’re here for these beautiful experiences, whether they’re good or bad. It’s what we learn from them and this process we’re going through…and to just enjoy the journey exactly how it is.” – MarsThis week we take a moment out to go a little easier on ourselves. We’ll be helped by Mars: a yoga teacher, massage therapist and founder of Mars Yoga and Wellness. Mars gre

S1 Ep 3 Make Space for Beauty in Your Life | Elisabeth Fransdonk

Apr 11 2020 50 mins  
Our life becomes more meaningful when we take the time to witness its beauty, and use that energy to create moments of beauty of our own." - Elisabeth FransdonkIn this episode of Wake Up Shake Up, we’re taking a moment to look up and see. Literally: to see the beauty right in front of us, no matter what is happening in our lives. Our guest, Elisabeth Fransdonk, knows a thing