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Down and Dirty with Nathaniel Ernst

Nathaniel Ernst

30 episodes

8 months ago

Today on the Down and Dirty podcast, we welcome back Jacqueline Civitarese, a wonderful and inspiring guest who we last heard from in Episode 5, where she spoke about her weight loss journey and the importance of aligning your inside with your outside. Since then, Jacqueline has continued with her transformational journey, hitting those crucial milestones, and today we hear about all the changes she's seen along the way. Join the conversation as Jacqueline shares her latest milestone, how the...

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Today on the Down and Dirty podcast, we welcome back Jacqueline Civitarese, a wonderful and inspiring guest who we last heard from in Episode 5, where she spoke about her weight loss journey and the importance of aligning your inside with your outside. Since then, Jacqueline has continued with her transformational journey, hitting those crucial milestones, and today we hear about all the changes she's seen along the way. Join the conversation as Jacqueline shares her latest milestone, how the...

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Episodes (20/30)

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Episode 30: Transformational Journey with Jacqueline Civitarese

Today on the Down and Dirty podcast, we welcome back Jacqueline Civitarese, a wonderful and inspiring guest who we last heard from in Episode 5, where she spoke about her weight loss journey and the importance of aligning your inside with your outside. Since then, Jacqueline has continued with her transformational journey, hitting those crucial milestones, and today we hear about all the changes she's seen along the way. Join the conversation as Jacqueline shares her latest milestone, how the...

1 year ago

38 minutes

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Episode 29: A Monumentous Moose Hunt with Louis Brown

There is something incredibly satisfying and rewarding about eating an animal that you caught, processed, carried, and cooked yourself. Today’s guest is an amazing hunter who recently killed a massive moose. Louis Brown joins us to share the incredible story of his most recent (monumentous) moose hunt! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what a hunt looks like, why he selected a male moose for this particular hunt, why scouting is important, what a hunting opportunity is, how to call a moose, an...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Episode 28: Surfing the Endless Wave with World Champion Wake Surfer, Bailey Rush

Wake surfing is gaining popularity at a remarkable pace. Mastering the challenging feat requires skill and determination, but once you’re up and riding, that endless wave can bring pure joy! We are thrilled to have as a guest today World Champion Wake Surfer, Bailey Rush. We get down and dirty about all things wake surfing. From how to get into wake surfing, what it's all about, the different boards and tricks, and the impressive story of how Bailey went from just trying it out to becoming a ...

1 year ago

43 minutes

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Episode 27: Oral Health with Dr. David Xu

Curious about how the condition of your oral health might offer insights into your overall health? Then this episode is for you! Today’s guest is Dr. David Xu, a dedicated and accomplished dentist with an educational background of note. He studied at the New York University College of Dentistry and currently resides in Calgary, Alberta, and works out of Beddington Dental Clinic. Join the conversation as we get right into the down-and-dirty of oral health as Dr. Xu shares valuable insights and...

2 years ago

35 minutes

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Episode 26: Depression, Anxiety, and Relationships with Psychologist Rameen Kargger

In today's captivating discussion, we sit down with a true expert in the field of mental health and psychology, Rameen Kargger. Rameen is a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, boasting an impressive track record of over 12 years helping individuals triumph over life's myriad of challenges. He is also the Founder of Grit Psychology, a counselling agency providing a multidisciplinary approach and high-quality counselling to individuals, couples and families. In ou...

2 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Episode 25: Mastering the Mountains with Alpine Legend Jon Walsh

Alpinism is the art of scaling mountain summits and climbing rock walls in high-altitude environments. It involves a variety of physical and technical skills, but as today’s guest demonstrates, it also requires an enormous amount of patience, camaraderie, and risk calculation, plus a whole lot of passion! Tuning in, you’ll hear from Arc'teryx athlete, Jon Walsh, who is known as one of Canada's great alpine climbers. Jon has completed various first ascents around the globe including Patagonia,...

2 years ago

42 minutes

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Episode 24: Dropping Pounds, Gaining Life: A 200lb Weight Loss Journey With James Moran

In this inspiring episode, we welcome James Moran, a dedicated husband and loving father of two who shares his remarkable transformation from a staggering 450 pounds to a healthier, happier life. Join us as we delve into James' everyday struggles, including the career that drained his energy and left him with no time for self-care or his health. Discover how James took control of his life, shedding over 200 pounds and uncovering his true calling as an advocate for mental health. In our conver...

2 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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Episode 23: Juggling Projects and Finding Diners with Joe Keery

Most people are familiar with Joe Keery from his breakout role as Steve Harrington on Stranger Things, a role that has given him worldwide fame and recognition. But as Nathaniel found out working with Joe over the last six months, he is a really humble and down to Earth guy, with a great attitude towards his work, health, and enjoying life. Joe sits down for this episode to talk about his work shooting in Calgary, some of his fitness goals over the last few months, and his upcoming projects f...

2 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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Episode 22: Getting to know Nathaniel with guest host with Tyler Morgan

Today is an exciting episode as we try something a little different, with guest host Tyler Morgan. Tyler, a dear friend of Nathaniel, will be taking over the microphone to interview your favourite host, Nathaniel Ernst. You won't want to miss this opportunity to delve into Nathaniel's past and discover what ignited his passion for fitness. Tyler and Nathaniel discuss his professional journey, including the many jobs he worked along the way, and how he ultimately found his true calling in the ...

2 years ago

42 minutes

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Episode 21: From Tragedy to Triumph with Chris Cederstrand

Today we have the privilege of speaking to Chris Cederstrand, a man who has overcome incredible odds to become a true champion of the human spirit. A former aspiring hockey player, Chris's life was forever altered when he lost his leg in a devastating construction accident. But rather than giving into despair, he chose to forge a new path; one of inspiration and hope. As North America's first above-the-knee amputee firefighter, Chris has shown that true bravery is not the absence of fear but ...

2 years ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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Episode 20: Q&A with Corey Kristianson

Welcome back to the show and today we are doing something a little bit special! Corey Kristianson sits down with Nathaniel to go through a bunch of questions and answers about the basics of his workout and nutrition plans. This is the perfect opportunity to explore all the fundamental aspects that Nathaniel utilizes, and underline the most important details of this kind of coaching. The conversation covers common questions about getting lean while building muscle, balancing different constrai...

2 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Episode 19: Embracing Technology at Aeon Future Health with Lisa Krzyzewski

Are you looking for ways to measurably reverse your biological clock, so you can look, feel, and perform at your best now and into the future? Well, today’s guest, Lisa Krzyzewski is on the very same mission with her new company, Aeon Future Health. A first of its kind in Canada, Aeon specializes in longevity and health optimization by using advanced technology, pharmaceuticals, and hormone replacement therapy. Lisa tells us of her background and what led her to found Aeon, her struggles with...

2 years ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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Episode 18: Inn from the Cold: Supporting the Vulnerable with Nathaniel Miller

In Canada, the need for adequate housing almost doubles with each passing year. And especially after COVID, this trend is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. But there are some non-cape-wearing heroes who are looking to provide care and support to families who are in need. Joining us today is Nathaniel Miller, the Director of Programmes at Inn from the Cold, a Calgary-based charity that helps desperate families regain their independence through adequate and affordable housing. We l...

2 years ago

33 minutes

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Episode 17: High-Performance Ultra Sports with Mountain Athlete Adam Campbell

Are you a thrill-seeker, trail runner enthusiast, or lover of mountain hiking? Our guest today is a mountain athlete/ trail runner who specializes in ultra sports, or ultramarathons, which is any race longer than the standard 42km/ 26-mile race. We welcome Adam Campbell, whose passion lies in exploring the Alpine, whether it's running, skiing, or climbing. He is a former professional triathlete, narrowly missing the Olympics, who now spends his time in the mountains with multiple podiums and ...

2 years ago

42 minutes

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Episode 16: Botox, Fillers, and the Psychological Benefits of Feeling Confident with Alana Vollrath

With the advent of social media and the rise of access to information, an increasing number of people are incorporating aesthetic injections like Botox and fillers into their anti-aging routine. While public perception of these types of procedures has started to shift, there are still plenty of misconceptions when it comes to what exactly these practices entail. Especially when we’re typically bombarded with images of people who have had extreme procedures done, rather than more subtle modifi...

2 years ago

34 minutes

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Episode 15: The Art of Movement with Dr. Chelsey Fricker

Because of the large proportion of time we spend sitting, our lack of understanding of what our core really is, and advice that many doctors give to rest for unnecessarily long periods, we are losing our ability to move our bodies optimally. In today’s episode, Dr. Chelsey Fricker, a chiropractor operating from Optimum Wellness in Toronto, joins us to share her approach to treating her patients, which involves teaching them the art of movement! You’ll also learn about some of the most common ...

2 years ago

44 minutes

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Episode 14: Modern and Collaborative Approaches to Physiotherapy with Cody Gramlich

A collaborative approach to physiotherapy, or patient care, not only gives the patient a much better plan of care and outcome, but is mutually beneficial for the communication and referral network between the therapist, doctor, and other health practitioners involved in the rehab journey. Our guest on the Down and Dirty podcast today is Cody Gramlich, clinic director, and physiotherapist at Peak Health & Performance, Elbow location. Join the conversation today as we hear from Cody about w...

2 years ago

53 minutes

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Episode 13: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Weight Loss and Obesity with Dr. Jordan Vollrath

Obesity and its associated health problems are a major concern around the world. The mix of convenience and busy lifestyles often lead people down an unhealthy lifestyle path, often to weight gain and the onset of obesity. Although exercise and diet can help with obesity, a more holistic approach incorporating mental health and lifestyle is needed to lose weight. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Jordan Vollrath, a family physician, Chief Marketing Officer of Cherry Health, and the Medical Dir...

2 years ago

52 minutes

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Episode 12: You Don’t Need To Hit The Ground Running with Charles Miron

Have you ever convinced yourself that you would ‘love to start running but don’t know how’? While this may be true, most people just admittedly don’t want to build discipline, practice patience, and work through potential boredom. Charles Miron, an endurance athlete and coach, uses his experience and expertise to break down the different components of running, why it is so important to use proper techniques, and how to use them to improve. You don’t have to hit the ground running! In fact, Ch...

2 years ago

47 minutes

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Episode 11: Hope for Cerebral Palsy with Dr. Alisha Rai

Please note, this episode covers topics regarding miscarriage that some listeners may find upsetting. Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting times of a person’s life; however, the journey is not the same for everyone and is full of unexpected twists and turns. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Alisha Rai, a Family Physician with a keen interest in women’s health and preventative medicine. She is also the co-founder of Hope for Cerebral Palsy, an organization dedicated to providing resou...

2 years ago

58 minutes