It's Not That Deep Podcast

This week I sit down with Lisa Flanders and Andrea Plitz, two brilliant orthopaedic physiotherapists and founders of Bloom Integrative Health & Movement, a physiotherapy driven wellness centre. But Lisa and Andrea aren’t your every day sports injury physios. They focus on abdominal-pelvic health and are specialists in disfunction related to the pelvic floor region for all genders.   In this podcast, we discuss many somewhat sensitive, yet important topics to discuss related to pelvic health such as pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse, as well as exercise-induced incontinence, painful intercourse, hernias and much more. We cover a broad range of topics including pre and post-natal care, the impacts of breathing and nutrition on your well-being as well as practical tips to be proactive about such issues. We also dive into the business side of things, social-media and marketing and much much more!   Bloom offers small-group personalized yoga movement classes, health seminars open to the public, and many more services open to all, but what really sets their practice apart is that that they take an entire systems-approach to bringing people back to health.   https://bloomintegrativehealth.ca/ @bloom_health_ottawa @andreaplitzpt @lisaflandersphysiotherapist   Website: ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare Instagram: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.instagram.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Facebook: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Linkedin: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepak-sharma-9a941980 Twitter: @notdeeppodcast https://twitter.com/notdeeppodcast

Imran Jaffer | The only risk is regret | It’s Not That Deep Podcast Episode 23   This week I sit down with Imran Jaffer, a 4th degree black belt who owns & operates Canadian Sport Martial Arts Academy, a dojo with over 250 members where he teaches, inspires and leads. Imran is a 2 time WKA world champion that has been involved in martial arts since he was 6 years old and has been teaching since he was 13. He’s trained students to get their  Black Belt and compete at high level tournaments. Imran is also a serial side-hustler, a motivator, and very recently became a father as well!   However, it wasn’t a clear path for Imran to become the successful leader, teacher, businessman, and motivator he is today. We talk about his life and martial arts journey as well as the ups and downs he’s faced. We talk about the importance of losing and failing & he shares personal stories about stepping out of his comfort zone and the role risk-taking has had on his life. We talk about his self-awareness in realizing school wasn’t for him and taking a risk by leaving school behind to chase his passions and take over a martial arts school.   But that’s just the tip of the iceberg as we dive in on his financial strategies to set yourself up for success through side hustles such as social media marketing and personal training, as well as the impact having a child has had on his visions and goals.   IG @Csma.immy , @csmakarate   Website: ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast  Patreon: https://patreon.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare  Instagram: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.instagram.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Facebook: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Linkedin: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepak-sharma-9a941980 Twitter: @notdeeppodcast https://twitter.com/notdeeppodcast

Reagan Bradley | Women Who Weed | It’s Not That Deep Podcast #22   This week, I chat with Reagan Bradley, a Personal Brand Strategist and Founder of ‘Women Who Weed’, a community that connects, educates and empowers pro-cannabis women. Women  Who Weed has over 250 members that meet up monthly for various events, field trips and book reads!   As a former host of LocalTalks Ottawa, a monthly speaker series for entrepreneurs, Reagan opens up about how that experience paved the way for her to quit her full-time job to instead focus on her side-hustles and take the full plunge into entrepreneurship.   Reagan has a passion for community building, marketing, and storytelling and we get into how she established her own personal brand and the power of personal branding as a business  tool. We talk about her finding cannabis as a niche as well as her vision for Women Who Weed. We also speak about the power of social media, Reagans decision to quit the 9-5 to pursue entrepreneurship as well as her process for personal development.   Go follow her on instagram @itsreaganbradley, and check out her websites www.itsreaganbradley.com and https://www.womenwhoweedclub.com/!   I really enjoy bringing this kind of content to you, but I need your help taking it to the next level. Here’s how you can help: Please SUBSCRIBE on whatever platform you consume podcasts on, leave a RATING & REVIEW, SHARE the link to the podcast on all platforms, SUBSCRIBE to the email list at https://ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com  for free articles and weekly podcast updates, or even CONTRIBUTE to my PATREON page!   I hope you enjoy the podcast and remember, It’s Not That Deep!   Website: ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare Instagram: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.instagram.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Facebook: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Linkedin: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepak-sharma-9a941980 Twitter: @notdeeppodcast https://twitter.com/notdeeppodcast

This week, I chat with my friend Sherrod Baltimore (@Sbodymore), a professional defensive back in the Canadian Football League for the OTTAWA REDBLACKS. He just completed his 3rd season in the CFL and has a bright future in the league, but things weren’t always looking so bright for Sherrod…   Coming from a single-parent household in the rough and crime-ridden neighbourhoods just outside of Washington DC, Sherrod was evicted over 6 times and bounced around over a dozen different homes. Despite this, he surrounded himself with good people and found a safe haven through playing football and basketball and through his perseverance, talent and and his relentless ability to overcome adversity, earned a scholarship to play football at  the University of Maine for 4 years where he shined as a defensive back.   In spire of playing well, Sherrod received no pro offers and began coaching at the university, where he then once again created his own luck by sliding his highlight tape to an Ottawa Redblacks scout who eventually gave him a shot to try out with the team in 2017. That same year, Sherrod earned a spot on the practice squad and eventually on to the team where he was named the Redblacks Rookie of the year.   There’s a great CTV documentary that goes more in-depth into Sherrod’s story, I strongly recommend you take 10 minutes to watch it! https://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/sports-kept-him-alive-now-sherrod-baltimore-is-living-his-dream-in-the-cfl-1.4632929   We had an amazing conversation about overcoming adversity, football, nutrition and taking care of your body. This episode is full of advice for young people wanting to make it, we discuss various business and life goals and so so much more. You don’t have to be the biggest or fastest to have a big heart and this guy exemplifies that.   I really enjoy bringing this kind of content to you, but I need your help taking it to the next level. Here’s how you can help: Please SUBSCRIBE on whatever platform you consume podcasts on, leave a RATING & REVIEW, SHARE the link to the podcast on all platforms, SUBSCRIBE to the email list at https://ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com  for free articles and weekly podcast updates, or even CONTRIBUTE to my PATREON page!   I hope you enjoy the podcast and remember, It’s Not That Deep!   Website: ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare Instagram: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.instagram.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Facebook: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Linkedin: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepak-sharma-9a941980 Twitter: @notdeeppodcast https://twitter.com/notdeeppodcast

This week, I chat with Dr. Jon Steen, founder of FORTIS Spine & Sport where he utilizes cutting-edge and innovative techniques that focus on sports performance optimization and functional movement rehabilitation that he applies to professional athletes in the NFL, CFL, NHL, Team Canada and much more!   With over 18 years of experience in the health industry, Dr. Steen currently focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of his patients’ neuro-muscular dysfunction. His process involves the use of orthopaedic and functional testing including a mix of neuro-functional acupuncture, Active Release Techniques (ART), instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, and corrective exercises.   We had a really interesting conversation about sports and overcoming/rehabilitating injury, taking a whole-body/mind systems approach to rehab, as well as why your breathing, sleep, nutrition, and exercise regiment play a MASSIVE role in recovery. We talk about why his practice is different than traditional chiropractors as well as some practical tips for biohacking the body to live your best life.   I really enjoy bringing this kind of content to you, but I need your help taking it to the next level. Here’s how you can help: Please SUBSCRIBE on whatever platform you consume podcasts on, leave a RATING & REVIEW, SHARE the link to the podcast on all platforms, SUBSCRIBE to the email list at https://ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com  for free articles and weekly podcast updates, or even CONTRIBUTE to my PATREON page!   I hope you enjoy the podcast and remember, It’s Not That Deep!   Guest IG: FORTIS_SpineGuest Website: FORTISSpine.com   Website: ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare Instagram: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.instagram.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/Facebook: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/Linkedin: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepak-sharma-9a941980Twitter: @notdeeppodcast https://twitter.com/notdeeppodcast

Corey Ellis | Growing with GROWCER | It’s Not That Deep Podcast Episode 19   Links to listen on all platforms: linktr.ee/itsnotthatdeeppodcast      This week, I sat down with my good friend Corey Ellis, CEO and co-founder of GROWCER, a social enterprise that empowers remote regions to grow fresh produce locally by outfitting shipping containers into full-fledged hydroponic farms. This aims to tackle the global issue of food insecurity head-on. Corey and his co-founder have even showcased GROWCER on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, an experience which we discuss later in the episode.   Corey was also the former president of Enactus uOttawa and has been an entrepreneur as long as I’ve known him. We had a ton of fun chatting about our university experience, getting involved in clubs, as well as making a meaningful impact on the world through social enterprise.   Instagram: GROWCER Twitter: Corey_W_Ellis Website: https://www.thegrowcer.ca/   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE/REVIEW, and CONTRIBUTE to my Patreon Page!   Website: ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast Instagram: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.instagram.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/  Facebook: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/  Linkedin: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepak-sharma-9a941980  Twitter: @notdeeppodcast https://twitter.com/notdeeppodcast

Mallory Rowan | Building Without Burnout | It’s Not That Deep Podcast Episode 18   This week, I chat with Mallory Rowan, a powerlifter, influencer, entrepreneur, marketing & branding consultant and an all-around amazing human with a powerful story.   One of the co-founders of LVD Fitness, a lifestyle apparel brand for athletes, Mal talks about her journey in fitness and business and how she helped build a 6-figure business, that nearly killed her.   We talk about how she was able to truly OWN her story of overcoming burnout and extreme stress as well as other health issues to now empower a community of people through her second business - MalMadeMeDoit. This consists of an online fitness and accountability program to make workouts accessible for anybody for only $20/month. There’s also a business-building component of helping entrepreneurs create a clear marketing strategy to implement without burning out.   In addition to this, Mallory does 1-1 coaching, has been a keynote speaker on numerous platforms, is a lulelemon ambassador, and much more.   IG: MalloryRowan Twitter: MalloryRowan Website: https://www.malloryrowan.com/   Please subscribe, share, leave a rating, and contribute to my Patreon Page!   Website: ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare Instagram: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.instagram.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Facebook: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Linkedin: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepak-sharma-9a941980 Twitter: @notdeeppodcast https://twitter.com/notdeeppodcast

Ions the GOAT | Gaming is Just the Beginning | It’s Not That Deep Podcast Episode 17 This week, I chat with Justin Fijalkowski or simply Ions, a Polish-Canadian content creator who’s one of the faces of TapX - a gaming-focused YouTube channel with 10M+ views, 85k+ subscribers. Ions is very well-known for setting records in Call of Duty. He emerged into the e-sports world as a graphic designer, signing a deal and eventually becoming part-owner of an organization owning a prominent H1Z1 roster.   We chat about this as well as Ions’ passion for photography and creating content. With a very unique Instagram and UNSPLASH pages, Ions’ was able to build a loyal following with a high level of engagement. Ions and his friends have made a name for themselves by taking photos in abandoned warehouses, construction sites, rooftops, and much more. His shots are really cool and I enjoy them, check him out on his Instagram @ionsthegoat   Photo credits: discover.ottawa   Please subscribe, share, leave a rating, and contribute to my Patreon Page!   Website: ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare Instagram: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.instagram.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Facebook: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Linkedin: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepak-sharma-9a941980 Twitter: @notdeeppodcast https://twitter.com/notdeeppodcast

This week, I chat with Tony Greco, founder of Greco Fitness Studios, a boutique gym consisting of circuit-style fitness classes with over 16 locations and counting in the Ottawa and GTA area. Tony is a celebrity personal trainer who trains notable professional athletes like Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers and Mike Fisher of the Nashville Predators as well as notable celebrities such as Carrie Underwood.    Tony is also an IAKSA World Kickboxing Gold Medalist, Motivational Speaker, Radio-host, Life-Coach, Author of ‘Strong Mind, Lean Body,’ an entrepreneur and so much more!   We chat about his passion for fitness and the process of founding, managing, franchising, and eventually selling a successful chain of gyms. We dive into the power of the mind and overcoming adversity. We discuss the role of failure in success, sharing your progress, motivation, nutrition, mindfulness and much more!   You can check out all his content and order his new book at https://www.tonygrecotg.com/   IG @TonyGregoTG   Please subscribe, share, leave a rating, and contribute to my Patreon Page!   Website: ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast Instagram: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.instagram.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Facebook: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Linkedin: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepak-sharma-9a941980 Twitter: @notdeeppodcast https://twitter.com/notdeeppodcast

This week, I sit down with Markus Sinnhuber, the Head of Sales at an Ottawa-based startup ‘Hoppier’ (Formerly Desk Nibbles), a company that facilitates the ordering of healthy snacks, drinks, and supplies to offices.   Markus has an interesting story: Throughout his university career, he learned the ins and outs of running and operating a business through his experience heading up his own COLLEGE PRO franchise.   He leveraged this experience to join Hoppier as the first dedicated full-time sales person. He then developed a strategy and team that’s generating 7 figures in annual recurring revenue. Today, Hoppier is one of the fastest growing companies in Ottawa with over 20x growth since 2018!   Hoppier is always looking for bright talent! Check out their website @ https://www.hoppier.com/ca   IG @Markus_Sinark   Please subscribe, share, leave a rating, and contribute to my Patreon Page.   Website: ItsNotThatDeepPodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare Instagram: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.instagram.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Facebook: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://www.facebook.com/itsnotthatdeeppodcast/ Linkedin: @ItsNotThatDeepPodcast https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deepak-sharma-9a941980 Twitter: @notdeeppodcast https://twitter.com/notdeeppodcast