Food & Fitness

Hosts Jackie Vandertuin, Jessica White, and David Marshall reflect on episode 11 and food insecurity in our region. We sit down and converse over what changes we have each made or are making or intend to make in the future when it comes to food insecurity.

On today's episode, we are joined by Heather Hayes who is the executive director of the Orangeville Foodbank. Heather is passionate about community and has a history of being focused on the community... even as a former deputy mayor of Mulmur!

Hosts David Marshall, Jackie Vandertuin and Jessica White sit down with Heather to discuss the inner working of the local food bank, how the pandemic has changed food insecurity within our region, the importance of supporting the local food bank and more.

https://orangevillefoodbank.org/

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/47518

On today's episode we are joined by Amanda Stockley Halls.  Amanda is a certified Athletic Therapist with a masters degree in rehabilitative science.  Amanda is here to share with us her journey to health.  She is a former varsity athlete who has dedicated her life to helping active individuals maintain an active lifestyle through the assessment and management of their injuries.  Amanda has travelled extensively as the head athletic therapist for Field hockey Canada as well as being part of the core medical team for a variety of games such as Pan Am, Canada Games, Invictus games and Indiginous games to name but a few.  

We interview the food and fitness power couple, one is a personal trainer specialist, level 2 fascial stretch therapist, function range conditioning mobility specialist, precision nutrition coach, level one exercise therapist, and has completed multiple courses in barbell, kettlebell, and movement.  The other is a graduate of culinary management at Humber College with over 15 years of experience as head chef, head butcher, chief baker, a pastry chef with Lynn Crawford and has consulted with many different restaurants as a chef consultant. The titles and experience these two bring to the table is incredible and they are both so passionate about their callings, and the calling of their partner. Please welcome to this episode Jason Cooney, and Erica Scobie. 

We interview the food and fitness power couple, one is a personal trainer specialist, level 2 fascial stretch therapist, function range conditioning mobility specialist, precision nutrition coach, level one exercise therapist, and has completed multiple courses in barbell, kettlebell, and movement.  The other is a graduate of culinary management at Humber College with over 15 years of experience as head chef, head butcher, chief baker, a pastry chef with Lynn Crawford and has consulted with many different restaurants as a chef consultant. The titles and experience these two bring to the table is incredible and they are both so passionate about their callings, and the calling of their partner. Please welcome to this episode Jason Cooney, and Erica Scobie. 

In today's episode, we are joined by Tracy Stuart.  Tracy is a two-time world rowing champion and bronze medalist at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.  In addition to her master's of science degree, she holds a Chef’s diploma from the Natural Gourmet Institute and Culinary Arts and to top it off, she is a married mom to 2 little girls! 

On today’s podcast we have local food champion Gary Skinn. Gary is an advocate for the local fresh and nutritious food movement in Orangeville. He is very community minded - he is the manager of the Orangeville Farmers’ Market, Orangeville Blues and Jazz Operations manager and owner of Gary’s Urban Farms. He also is a recent award recipient of the 2020 Town of Orangeville’s Environmental Sustainability Awards. 

Hosts Jess, Jackie & David speak with Gary about urban farming, community gardens and shopping local.

On today's episode we are joined by Rebecca Landman owner and operator of Landman's Garden and Bakery located outside of Grand Valley. Landman’s Gardens and Bakery is so much more than its name, they produce baked goods which can make you really appreciate effort that went into every bite, preserves from amazing fruit and veggies, prepared meals, locally raised pork, and chicken, and to top it off they will cook, they host amazing dinners inside the blackhouse on the property. 

In this episode, we interview Kianna Gnap, who is a certified personal training specialist, and group fitness instructor. Also has become an FRC Mobility Specialist and self-proclaimed foot nerd. We talk about how to stay motivated and tips and tricks to stay active throughout the pandemic.

On today’s podcast, we have local organic farmer Jamie Richards from Am Braigh Farm joining us! Am Braigh Farm is dedicated to providing locally grown vegetables and eggs using organically sustainable methods. Jamie strives to increase soil fertility, lower his carbon footprint and build a strong vibrant local agricultural economy and communities not only here but throughout the world.