Episode 9: Beyond Reps & Calories - Jason Tam on Cultivating Intuition and Mindfulness

Episode Summary

Mind-Body Connection:

• Emphasizes the importance of cultivating a strong connection between the mind and the body.
• Physical activity is seen as a way to bring awareness to both mental and physical well-being.

Preparation and Awareness:

• Analogy of preparing for a road trip highlights the need for appropriate preparation before daily activities or exercises.
• Charging the "battery" (body) is crucial to face the conscious hours ahead.

Intuitive Eating and Mindfulness:

• Cultivating intuition and being mindful throughout the day is essential.
• Fostering a relationship between the mind and body beyond spending too much time in one's thoughts

Tips

• Sitting down to eat alone, paying attention to the taste and textures of your food.
• Social nourishment through food.
• Not eating in front of screens.
• Eating until your 80% full

Quality Over Quantity:

• Focus on how the body feels during movement, range of motion, and muscle activation before pursuing more reps or heavier weights.

Slowing Down:

• Key piece of wisdom: Slow down.
• Slowing down is crucial for reconnecting with oneself, making better decisions, and avoiding a constant reactionary state.
• "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast" is highlighted.

Mindset in Challenges:

• Metaphor of Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes maintaining awareness and slowing down even in challenging situations.
• Frantic energy can be counterproductive; taking a moment to breathe and assess leads to better outcomes.

Aging as a Mindset:

• Aging is briefly mentioned as a mindset piece.
• Suggests that one's mindset plays a crucial role in how they approach the aging process.

Guest Bio

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Meet Jason Tam, a seasoned health and fitness coach with a wealth of experience spanning over 10 years. Jason's professional journey is rooted in a passion for holistic well-being, seamlessly integrating physical, mental, and emotional health into his approach, along with a focus on nutrition aimed at improving gut health. His holistic strategies empower busy professionals and high achievers to overcome challenges such as low energy, fat loss, better manage stress, and build sustainable habits that boost confidence for a lifetime.

Beyond the realm of health and fitness, Jason leads an active and diverse lifestyle. Whether conquering hiking trails, practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts, or ascending climbing routes, he embraces challenges that contribute to a well-rounded approach to wellness. Jason's interests extend to the thrill of motorsports, where his enthusiasm for cars and bikes aligns seamlessly with his passion for speed and performance. As an avid lover of Electronic Dance Music (EDM), he finds joy in the energetic beats and cultural experiences of music festivals.

A notable aspect of Jason's approach is his unwavering commitment to personal growth. Always striving to improve, he embodies a mindset of continuous development, both personally and professionally. Jason Tam's journey as a health and fitness coach is a testament to his holistic philosophy and his mission to empower individuals to lead vibrant, confident, and sustainable lives in every aspect.

Host Bio

From a young age, Lexi Burt embodied qualities of being bossy, loud, and energetic. While not much has changed, she's learning to channel this spirited energy into more focused and appropriate areas. With a profound passion for holistic health, psychology, exercise, and nutrition, Lexi earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Honours from Mount Royal University. A proud British Columbian, she finds solace and joy in nature through activities like camping, hiking, invigorating cold water swims, and her newfound love for outdoor rock climbing. Lexi holds a deep appreciation for concepts such as Hygge, the Blue Zones philosophy, and the overall tranquility of nature. Catch her outdoors, relishing moments with friends, family, her Corgi, and her lovely partner.

Resources Mentioned

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Credits

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💛 Braden and Troy at Amplifyou for supporting me in bringing this project into fruition, thank you guys.

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