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Be Your own Experiment
I came across a kettlebell routine by complete accident a couple weeks ago (as of writing this post). Apparently, the routine was on...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 9, 20254 min read


Prioritizing Health Over Hustle
I came across a quote that was excellent and relating to discussions I have often with clients surrounding taking time for themselves...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jun 6, 20253 min read


A Modern Human Paradox
I had a common conversation the other day with a client who was experiencing some discomfort. The question I consistently ask...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 29, 20254 min read


Healing from Within: Healing Activities for a Happier You
How often do you do an activity for the sole purpose of feeling GOOD? How often do you do an activity for the purpose of HEALING? 🤔...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
May 23, 20255 min read


Guest Post: "A Pause in the Rain: Exploring the Soul of Nature"
Very excited to share this guest post with our Zen Blog followers. I'm in love with this!
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May 22, 20254 min read


“When YOU are proud of yourself, YOU hold all the power”
I'm currently reading "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins. Personally, there's some much needed things to hear and begin practicing...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Empowering Your Deep Healthy: "It’s All About YOU, Not Me"
Oddly enough, within a 24hr span I had this exact converastion with two different clients. However, I was glad it happened as this is...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 21, 20254 min read


Breaking Down Reality: Physical Activity Time vs Phone Use
"I have no time" is one of the primary reasons for not being active and moving our bodies. As with anything in our health, the answer...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Apr 1, 20253 min read


How Flexible Are You?
Although physical flexibility is a good thing, that's not what we're talking about here - Got ya! 😉 I want to pose the question about...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 31, 20254 min read


Are Your "Excuses" Actually Symptoms of Your Reality?
I had a wonderful conversation the other morning with a client, and it's a common one. The theme was " excuses" ... But are they really??...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 18, 20253 min read


What Do we Need in our Approach to Deep Health as we Age?
Back in 2022 I shared a post on the topic of age . I more recently shared a post not about aging but rather the stories we tell...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Mar 10, 20254 min read


Take Control: Setting Boundaries for Protecting Your Time
I just came back from my teeth cleaning here in town with my dental hygenist, Tasha. She had a student with her today from Canadore...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 28, 20256 min read


Winter Wonderland, Tea and Batman
I know many of you simply clicked this post to figure out what that title is all about. Other than the well known fact that I AM...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Feb 4, 20255 min read


How can we Re-Learn to Listen to our Body to Help Guide Intensity for Better Physical Health
Let's preface this Zen Blog post by reminding everyone that I am NOT anti-technology; I'm anti-"How-we-use-it" . I am a firm believer...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 23, 20258 min read


Client Story: The "Forgotten Feels" - Why Feeling Healthy Can Catch Us Off Guard
I received an amazing email from a client last week (I love when clients share these thoughts with me). 🙂 This is how the email started:...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 22, 20253 min read


Client Story: Are the Stories We Tell Ourselves Holding Us Back from Reality?
A client of mine, whom I've shared some stories about before (both here and in our private Facebook group) has transformed her lifestyle...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 17, 20255 min read


Reading Books Taught me about my Health Practices (but not in the way you think!)
I've always enjoyed reading. Granted there was a time in my life (high school) where reading wasn't overly prominent, I've rekindled the...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 15, 20256 min read


Client Story: The Impact of Consistent Self-Care on Daily Well-being
I often refer back to the story of an old client of mine, who sadly is no longer with us. He became like a grandfather to me. He was a...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Jan 14, 20254 min read


"There is no spoon"
Practices. Habits. Actions. These three things are the common theme of discussion in my coaching with clients. Here's some facts that...

Derek Arsenault (CSEP-CPT, PN1)
Dec 28, 20245 min read


"Keep the Goal, the Goal"
These amazing words of wisdom (as usual) come from, Kate "Solo" Solovieva. I absolutely love her work and her approach to deep health.
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Dec 12, 20243 min read
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