Fasting doesn’t have to stop at food. In this episode of The Vitality Check, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason explore the idea of intentional fasting, taking breaks from the things that quietly drain our time, attention, and energy.

Building on the momentum of the 24-hour fasting challenge, the conversation expands into modern distractions like social media, screen time, alcohol, and habitual behaviors that pull us away from presence, connection, and purpose. This episode invites listeners to reflect on what they might need less of in order to reconnect with their most authentic selves.

Episode Highlights:

• Why fasting can apply to more than just food
• Identifying distractions and energy drains in daily life
• The impact of screen time and social media on presence and relationships
• How intentional breaks can strengthen family connection
• Reflecting on habits around alcohol, time, and attention
• Using “fasting” as a tool for clarity, alignment, and purpose

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What actually happens in your body during a 24-hour fast? In this episode of The Vitality Check, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason break down the physiology of fasting, walking listeners through what to expect at each stage, from the fed state to deeper metabolic and mental shifts.

The conversation also introduces Vitality’s 4-week, Monday-to-Tuesday 24-hour fasting challenge, offering practical tips to help participants navigate hunger, energy fluctuations, and mindset shifts. Along the way, the team discusses movement, breathwork, warm liquids, and reflection as tools to support the process, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally.

This episode is an invitation to better understand your relationship with food, build resilience, and use fasting as a tool for awareness and renewal.

Episode Highlights

• What happens physiologically during a 24-hour fast
• Understanding the fed state vs. the fasted state
• Common sensations and energy shifts throughout the day
• Tips to manage hunger, focus, and discomfort
• The role of breathwork, movement, and hydration
• Using fasting as a reset, not a punishment
• Reflecting on habits, cues, and your relationship with food

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Digestion doesn’t end with absorption; it ends with elimination. In this final episode of our digestive series, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason explore the large intestine and its vital role in water absorption, stool formation, and overall balance. The conversation dives into the fascial and spinal connections of the colon, how dysfunction can contribute to constipation, diarrhea, and IBS, and why elimination patterns are one of the clearest indicators of digestive health.

The team also introduces the Bristol Stool Scale as a simple, practical tool for understanding what your body is communicating, while highlighting the role of the microbiome, nervous system regulation, and psychosomatic influences on colon function and well-being.

Episode Highlights

• The primary role of the large intestine in water absorption and elimination
• Fascial and spinal connections of the colon
• How bowel patterns relate to IBS, constipation, and diarrhea
• Understanding and using the Bristol Stool Scale
• The microbiome’s role in gut health and immune balance
• Psychosomatic and emotional influences on elimination
• Why digestive health is foundational to overall vitality

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After food is broken down in the stomach, the real work begins. In this episode of The Vitality Check, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason dive into the small intestine, the body’s primary hub for nutrient absorption. This conversation explores how proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are absorbed, how the nervous system and biomechanics influence intestinal function, and why the gut–brain connection plays such a powerful role in overall health.

The team also unpacks the importance of the microbiome, the psychosomatic relationship of the small intestine, and how chronic stress, lifestyle patterns, and emotional load can disrupt absorption and vitality.

Episode Highlights

• Why the small intestine is the main site for nutrient absorption
• How proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are processed and assimilated
• The role of biomechanics, posture, and nervous system input
• The gut–brain axis and its impact on mood, energy, and resilience
• The importance of the microbiome in immune and metabolic health
• Psychosomatic and emotional influences on intestinal function
• Practical strategies to support optimal absorption

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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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