Digestion doesn’t begin in the gut; it begins with awareness. In this episode of The Vitality Check, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason explore the stomach’s critical role as the first major line of defence in digestion. From proper food breakdown and enzyme activation to the effects of stress, distraction, and emotional load, this conversation highlights why stomach function is foundational to overall health.

The team also dives into the mechanics behind digestion, including diaphragm function, nervous system input, and the psychosomatic relationship between life stress and organ health, while sharing practical strategies to improve digestion and nutrient preparation.

Episode Highlights

• Why digestion starts before food hits the stomach
• The importance of smelling, tasting, and slowing down while eating
• How stomach acid and enzymes prepare food for absorption
• Common digestive issues linked to poor breakdown
• The role of the diaphragm and nervous system (greater splanchnic input)
• How stress and emotional patterns affect stomach function
• Simple strategies to support better digestion and resilience

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As the New Year rolls around, many of us feel motivated to change, yet most resolutions don’t last. In this episode of The Vitality Check, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason unpack why change is so difficult and what it actually takes to create habits that stick. From neuroscience and behaviour change to self-awareness and alignment, the conversation explores how meaningful change starts by understanding who you truly are, not who you think you should be.

Whether you’re setting goals for your health, career, or personal life, this episode offers practical insights to help you move forward with clarity, intention, and sustainability.

Episode Highlights:

• Why most New Year’s resolutions fail
• The science behind habit formation and behaviour change
• The difference between external expectations and internal alignment
• How self-awareness creates sustainable momentum
• Practical strategies to support real, lasting change

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In this follow-up to our first episode on pain, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason take a deeper look at what’s really behind persistent pain. This episode explores the root causes, physical, emotional, and environmental, that contribute to how pain shows up in your body. From compensation patterns to stress and mindset, we unpack the complex web that creates chronic pain and share practical tools to help you start the healing process.

They discuss:

• Why pain is often a symptom, not the source of the problem
• The connection between mindset, emotions, and physical pain
• How lifestyle and epigenetics influence chronic pain
• Tools to identify root causes, from breathwork to mobility to mindfulness
• When (and how) to seek guidance from the right professionals

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Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason welcome Dr. Sarah, Naturopathic Doctor, to the Vitality Multi-Therapy Clinic team in this special episode of The Vitality Check. Together, they explore the power of a multidisciplinary approach, how integrating chiropractic, osteopathy, physiotherapy, massage, acupuncture, and naturopathy leads to more complete, root-cause-oriented care. The team discusses how collaboration helps patients achieve better outcomes and how any practitioner can build their own referral network, even outside of a shared clinic.

Highlights:

• Introducing Dr. Sarah, Naturopathic Doctor at Vitality Multi-Therapy Clinic
• Why multidisciplinary care creates better outcomes
• How to identify and treat the root cause with multiple perspectives
• Building collaborative relationships with local healthcare professionals
• Why “it takes a team” to support true health and longevity

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Pain isn’t the enemy, it’s information. In this episode, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason explore what pain really is: the body’s intelligent alarm system designed to protect and adapt. They discuss compensation patterns, why pain is often the last symptom to show up, and how awareness, movement, and collaboration with your healthcare team can turn pain into progress.

They discuss:

• What pain actually signals in the body
• Why compensation patterns matter
• How pain can be the first sign of healing
• Strategies to work with your pain, not against it
• Becoming your own best health advocate

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In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason explore the digestive system, the second brain of your body. From neurotransmitters to the microbiome, they unpack how your gut impacts everything from mood to immunity. You’ll learn how to read the signs your body gives you (yes, even in your poop) and how to optimize digestion for better health.

They discuss:

• Why your gut is called your “second brain”
• What your digestion reveals about your health
• The microbiome and its role in mood and energy
• How to interpret digestive signals and take action
• When to explore food sensitivity or allergy testing

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Strength is medicine. In this episode, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason explore the science and philosophy of strength training for men, how resistance training acts like a natural pharmacy, improving hormones, energy, and mental health. The team discusses compound lifts, balance and mobility, and how to build a lifelong relationship with movement.

They discuss:

• Why strength training is essential for men’s health
• How to pair lifting with recovery and flexibility
• The “compound movement” advantage
• Strength as longevity: training smart for life

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In this reflective episode of The Vitality Check, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason sit down with Kevin to unpack the insights from the 10-day virtual meditation retreat he co-hosted with his wife, Catherine. From the struggles of sitting still to the breakthroughs in awareness and connection, the trio explores what meditation really means, beyond apps and techniques, and how consistency and self-compassion can reshape your inner world.

They discuss:

• What a 10-day meditation retreat really looks like
• The difference between “doing” meditation and being in meditation
• How ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience align
• The power of consistency, comfort, and curiosity
• Introducing “The Key” — bi-monthly Monday night workshops

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