PODCAST · health
PURE ASCENT PODCAST
by Christopher Tellez
Conversations surrounding Nutrition, Training and Wellness from the perspective a clinically trained herbalist and Ayurvedic Practitioner, with a penchant for endurance sports.
Episodes
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Ascent 023: Dimming Your Light
This one was a revelation for me. I hope you enjoy! xo, chris
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Ascent 022: Where Is The Line
What do you know about the Lines in your life? With Friends, Family, Lovers, Colleagues... what about the Goal Lines?
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Ascent 021: How To Be A Professional Runner
Is our potential limitless? Can we become anything we want? What are we willing to do in order to achieve that? Does it have to be THAT difficult?! xo, ct
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Ascent 020: Finding Your Connection to Social Action
Fresh off the heels of Canada Day, and the horrific uncovering of mass graves in our nation's Residential Schools, how do we move forward personally, and what form of activism do we use to honour ourselves and the work?
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Ascent 019: Who's In and Who's Out?
Some thoughts on the kinds of people we let in and out of our lives. Peace Homies, C
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Ascent 018: IT FOLLOWS...
Promise this episode isn't as scary as the movie... A meditation on how to allow creativity to flow. Peace & Love, C
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Ascent 017: Attachment & A Return To The Self
Hi Friends! I recently relocated to the other side of the country, and boy are my arms tired! 😑 A few thoughts on attachment styles, and being honest with your damn self.
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Ascent 016: Who Are You, What Are You?
It was a sunny and beautiful day today. It felt only natural to record this outside. Today is all about trying to ascertain the difference between who we are and what we are. and what we want, and what falls in between.... and whatever the hell that means. Om Ham Hanumate Namaha, Peace Homies
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Ascent 015: Storytelling & Book Burning
Throwing it all into the fire today! What stories are we telling ourselves? What stories were we told? What can we do about all that? xo, C
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Ascent 014: Ayurvedic Series Part 2- Vata: The Divine Wind
Hey Friends, Part two on our series surrounding Ayurveda. Today we jump into some of the basics surrounding the Dosah and zero in on Vata! Thanks for listening and as always, reach out if you're curious to learn more or work together to improve your health and vitality. SAMPLE VATA FOOD LIST…
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Ascent 013: Late Nights Feeling Crazy
Just a few thoughts on what it means to struggle for control. Rate, Review & Subscribe, pals! Om Ham Hanumate Namaha!
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Ascent 012: Ayurveda; Intuitive Eating Before It Was Cool
What's up homies, Today's episode is a bit of a primer and surface level talk on Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India. I did my best to make it accessible, simple and straightforward. Honestly, this is SUCH a deep and overwhelming topic that I could make an entirely separate Podcast...
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Ascent 011: Identity Crisis
How would you navigate an identity crisis? A brief discussion on how to move forward after closing a major chapter in your life. Much love family, thanks for all the kind words and don't forget to subscribe for updates!
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Ascent 010: Nutrition, Disease & Coffee with Jason DeFuria
Today's Episode was a long time in the making. My guest today is Jason DeFuria. Jason Graduated from the Friedman school of Nutrition Science & Policy with a PhD focusing on Type 2 Diabetes and Human Metabolism. He works in the field of Cancer Therapy, Immunological Therapy and Infectious…
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Ascent 009: Tree Hugging, Winnie The Pooh & How It Ought To Be
What a lovely day for a stroll... Had a great time with this one, exploring the idea of nature, getting down to the raw YOU and my favourite funny old bear. Thank you for listening, and if you want to take a minute to subscribe, rate and comment, I'd be mega grateful. C
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Ascent 008: Graceful Movements
Today is all about grace in the face of change! Love you all for listening and thank you for being your wonderful self!
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Ascent 007: Worms on the Sidewalk, Lying to Your Guru & The Art of the DNF
Loved recording this! Always enjoy chatting about Ram Dass, and the spiritual path. As always, subscribing, rating, reviewing and sharing makes this all work better!
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Ascent 006: Q&A - vegan meals, joint health and more coffee!
First of several Q&A episodes. This time around we discuss vegan meal ideas, training and joint health, and the future of coffee!
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Ascent 005: What's In A Study & How Much Coffee is Too Much?
Fun episode today looking at nutritional studies and diving into the science behind coffee recommendations! Grosso et al: Coffee, Caffeine, and Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28826374/ Poole et al: Coffee consumption and health: umbrella review of…
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Ascent 004: Angry Birds & The Art of Failure
This episode is all about how to embrace failure honestly and openly, recognizing what goals are worth striving for, and how to be okay with discomfort. I went into this without much of a plan and really enjoyed recording, even if it is a little rough around the edges. @pureascent
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Ascent 003: Finding What You Really Want with Craig Bongelli
Today's guest is someone with whom I share a lot in common, probably why we are simultaneously great friends and terrible for each other. Craig Bongelli is a Personal Trainer in the Waterloo Region of Ontario, with a long list of accolades as a Strong Man, and has trained everyone from weekend...
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Ascent 002: Finding Grace Through Disordered Eating
Hey Homies, Very excited about this episode. I felt it important to begin the podcast with a story of where I came from in regards to my relationship with food, exercise, and physical/mental health. There is a lot covered here and I did my best to lay all my cards on the table. I hope this finds...
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PURE ASCENT TRAILER
Hey Friends, This is just a little primer for what was going through my head when deciding to start this project. A chance to give a little context into why I wanted to begin recording and what to expect. Most definitely leave comments, let me know what you think and what kind of content you…
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