The Root Of It All With Tree

The Root Of It All With Tree

by Tree Ryde
Self-ImprovementRelationships
Season 7

Stop Sabotaging Yourself: End The Triggered Culture Now

Ever feel like you’re stuck in the same patterns, reacting to the world instead of creating it? In this episode of The Root Of It All With Tree, Amanda LaPorte, Director of Hamilton Hypnosis, joins Tree Ryde to unpack how the “triggered culture” affects our decisions, relationships, and daily life—and how we can finally break the cycle of self-sabotage. You’ll discover: • Why triggers hijack your mindset and behavior • Simple yet powerful strategies to regain control • How to create resilience, clarity, and confidence in your life • Tools to stop living by reaction and start living with intention This conversation is honest, practical, and inspiring—perfect for anyone ready to stop letting outside pressures run their life and start thriving on their own terms. BIO: Amanda LaPorte - Hamilton Hypnosis Centre Amanda Laporte is the Director of Hamilton Hypnosis here in Hamilton Ontario. She helps everyday people stop smoking, lose weight, manage stress, let go of fears and build more confidence. She’s helped countless individuals create real change using hypnosis and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programing). She has been training with Hypnosis Training Canada for the past 3 years and works under Tree Ryde at Burlington Hypnosis. Connect with Amanda LaPorte: www.hamiltonhypnosiscentre.com
S7 · E9
Apr 6, 2026
14:26

Stop Pleasing Others Find Your Own Happiness

In this episode of The Root Of It All With Tree, Tree Ryde welcomes back Sunni Genesco, Broadcaster at Legend Radio, for her third appearance on the show. Together, they explore the impact of people-pleasing on personal well-being and how it can disconnect individuals from their own needs, values, and direction. Sunni shares insights on recognizing these patterns, setting healthy boundaries, and building a stronger sense of self. This episode invites listeners to reflect on where they may be prioritizing others over themselves—and how to begin creating a more authentic and fulfilling life. BIO: Sunni Genesco has been doing the morning show in Hamilton alongside Matt Hayes for 30 years. Her passion is getting out into the community and helping to make a difference. Her motto is “laughter is the best medicine,” but when there's a need for help to raise awareness for a cause, Sunni makes sure the message is delivered to the community she loves. When she has time, Sunni likes to work on perfecting her golf game, walking as much as she can working in her garden. Connect with Sunni Genesco: www.instagram.com/sunnigenesco/
S7 · E8
Mar 23, 2026
44:30

Break FREE from Society's Programmed Rules!

In this episode of The Root Of It All With Tree, Tree Ryde welcomes Kevin Benevides, Transformational Coach at The Canvas Within, for a conversation about the unseen rules that shape our lives. From a young age, many of us absorb expectations about success, identity, and how life “should” look. Kevin shares his perspective on how these beliefs form, how they influence our decisions, and what it takes to step outside of them. Together, they explore self-awareness, personal freedom, and the courage it takes to question long-held assumptions. This episode invites listeners to reflect on what truly matters to them—and to begin creating a life that aligns with their own values, not just society’s expectations. Kevin's Bio By his mid-20s, Kevin had everything his family and society said would make him happy—a wife, kids, a house, and a steady 9-5 job—but inside, he was consumed by anxiety, insecurity and people-pleasing. Avoiding anything that upset anyone. His passivity left his wife carrying the weight of their lives alone, as he took a back seat in his marriage that was falling apart. In 2013, a health crisis with his father forced him to confront the emotional pain from his childhood that he buried deep within himself. Along his journey he realize that his "Nice Guy" patterns was a main contributor to his struggles in his life and marriage. Through therapy, coaching and relentless inner work, he transformed those patterns and became more present, grounded, and confident. Creating a stronger connection with his wife and kids. Kevin's journey inspired him to create The Canvas Within and step into coaching. Now, Kevin takes his personal experiences and the training he's invested in to help other men heal their past, break free from similar patterns and step into being emotionally mature and authentic men. Connect with Kevin Benevides : @thecanvaswithin
S7 · E7
Mar 9, 2026
46:59

AI & Human Behaviour: Your Digital World Strategy Simplified

In this episode of The Root Of It All With Tree, Tree Ryde sits down with Kumar Tanwar, Founder and Digital Marketing Expert, to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and human behaviour. As AI continues to reshape the digital landscape, understanding psychology, decision-making, and authentic connection has never been more important. Together, they discuss: • How AI influences consumer behaviour • Simplifying your digital strategy in a complex world • Staying human in an automated era • Practical insights for entrepreneurs and leaders If you want clarity and confidence navigating today’s digital world, this episode is for you. Bio: Kumar Vaibhav TanwarKumar Vaibhav Tanwar is the founder of Clickworthy digital marketing agency based in Mississauga, ON Canada. With over 20 years of experience in India and Canada, he has worked with major brands like Mattel and Ferrero. Today, Kumar helps service and ecommerce businesses across North America grow. He builds local search systems that turn online visibility into real results, like phone calls and booked jobs. He focuses on Google Business Profiles, SEO, and review strategies that actually move the needle.When he is not growing businesses, Kumar mentors university students and refugee entrepreneurs. He is an active Rotary member and works to improve food access in his local community. Connect with Kumar Tanwar: https://www.clickworthy.io/ https://www.youtube.com/@clickworthy https://www.facebook.com/ClickworthyAgency https://x.com/Clickworthy1 https://www.instagram.com/clickworthyna/ linkedin.com/company/click-worthy
S7 · E6
Feb 23, 2026
35:13

Easing Minds & Breaking Old Patterns | Joti Vallabh and Tree Ryde

In this episode of The Root Of It All with Tree, Tree Ryde is joined by Joti Vallabh for a grounded conversation on easing mental overwhelm and breaking patterns that no longer serve us. Together, they explore awareness, emotional regulation, and how small shifts in thinking and behavior can create lasting change. This episode is for anyone ready to release old habits and move forward with clarity and intention. BIO: Joti, CPA(SA), CPB, ATAP Partner and Chief Executive Officer Joti is the founder of Positive Accounting. She calls herself an “Accountant WITH a Personality”, so that business owners see her as a person too, since her strength lies in building and fostering these relationships. Joti brings with her 20 plus years of international business experience. 11 of those years she was with the biggest of the big 4 accounting firms, PriceWaterhouseCoopers. At PwC she completed her articles and received her Certified Public Accountants License, South Africa. She also holds the Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation from IPBC and is an affirmed member of the Association of Tax & Accounting Professionals (ATAP). Joti is an international speaker and published author. Her patience and determination ensure that every business owner is confident in entrusting her with their financial needs. During all this, Joti still regularly practices her South African accent! She gets her creative outlet through water colour painting. Connect with Joti Vallabh: https://cpbcan.ca/profiles/joti-vallabh-cpb-cpasa/ https://www.positiveaccounting.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jotivallabh/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpbcan/ https://www.instagram.com/cpbcan
S7 · E5
Feb 9, 2026
35:57

Overcoming The Unknown: Navigating Healthcare Frustrations | Andrew Costa and Tree Ryde

Navigating healthcare can be confusing, overwhelming, and emotionally exhausting—especially when answers aren’t clear. In this episode of The Root Of It All with Tree, Tree Ryde is joined by Andrew Costa of Coach2Coach Systems for an honest conversation about the human experience behind healthcare frustrations. Together, they explore uncertainty, self-advocacy, resilience, and how to stay grounded when navigating complex systems. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt unheard, stuck, or unsure of what step to take next. 🎧 Now streaming on all major podcast platforms. BIO:Andrew Costa is a business coach and mentor for health and wellness practitioners who want to scale beyond one-on-one work without burnout. He helps practitioners transition from being the bottleneck in their business to building scalable offers, sustainable systems, and strong CEO-level leadership. After years of building and evolving multiple health-based businesses, Andrew now works with coaches, naturopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors, and practitioners who are fully booked — but feel capped by time, energy, and capacity. His work blends strategy, identity shifts, and practical systems so practitioners can grow revenue while reclaiming freedom and fulfillment. Andrew is also the host of the Coached 2 Coach Podcast and YouTube channel, where he shares real, grounded conversations on scaling, leadership, mindset, and building a business that actually supports your life. About Coached 2 Coach Systems:Coached 2 Coach Systems helps health and wellness practitioners scale their businesses through leveraged offers, backend systems, and CEO-level strategy. C2C supports practitioners in moving beyond trading time for money by building group programs, courses, and scalable delivery models — without losing integrity, impact, or alignment with their values. Connect with Andrew Costa: Coached 2 Coach Systems: www.growmycoaching.com C2C Program Info: https://growmycoaching.com/c2cprogram Coached 2 Coach YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0-R59VteTcjDqeO9Tdd2TKW_Ox0_-wJr
S7 · E4
Jan 26, 2026
40:48

Mastering Feedback Learn, Grow, and Emerge Stronger | Daniel Burow and Tree Ryde

Feedback isn’t criticism—it’s information. In Season 7, Episode 3 of The Root Of It All With Tree, Tree Ryde is joined by Daniel Burow for an honest conversation about how feedback shapes growth, leadership, and self-awareness. Together, they explore why feedback can feel uncomfortable, how to receive it without shutting down, and how to turn it into a powerful tool for learning and forward momentum. If you’re committed to personal development, stronger leadership, and healthier communication, this episode will meet you where you are—and help you rise from there. BIO: President of the Master Hypnotist Society. MHS provides training, certification, supervision, and support for both clinical, and lay hypnotists across the U.S. and Canada. Daniel is the author of Rebels Poets, and Mystics, published in 2008, as well as his latest book, The Bigger Picture, which was released in 2021 and is available on Amazon. Connect with Daniel Burow: www.masterhypnotistsociety.com
S7 · E3
Jan 12, 2026
34:35

Military Secrets for accountability and a Balanced Life | Jurgen Rudolph and Tree Ryde

As the year comes to a close, Tree Ryde welcomes Jurgen Rudolph, Professional Investment Advisor & Financial Planner and President of JKR Financial, to The Root Of It All With Tree for a timely and insightful conversation on accountability, structure, and balance. In this episode, Jurgen shares military-inspired principles that support personal discipline, financial clarity, and sustainable success—without burnout. Together, they explore how structure can create freedom, why accountability matters in both life and business, and how to finish the year strong while preparing for what’s next. This episode is perfect for anyone reflecting on their goals, resetting priorities, or seeking practical strategies for a more balanced life. BIO: Jurgen Rudolph is a Professional Investment Advisor and Financial Planner. He is the President of JKR Financial, an investment advice and financial planning company, located in historic Corktown, in Hamilton, Ontario. Canada. Born in 1965 Jurgen lived in an era following the baby boomers. This meant the jobs were all taken. This lead to Jurgen joining the Canadian Armed Forces and serving 4 years overseas with a famous Canadian Infantry Unit. Jurgen’s background of, service above self, acquired during his service in the military, transitions well to serving his clients. Our mission is to be a driving force in our clients achieving their financial goals. A little known fact about Jurgen is that he was the leading try scorer for a season, on the Hamilton Hornet Rugby Football Club. He was also the first captain of the Wentworth Gryphins current Allen Cup Champions. He lives by the quote from the late David Swensen ‘If you’re investing with a long time horizon, having an equity bias makes sense’. Connect with Jurgen Rudolph: FB link: https://www.facebook.com/wealthtact/ YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@jkrfinancial
S7 · E2
Dec 22, 2025
44:39

Overcoming Fear of Finance in Your Business | Tim Miron and Tree Ryde

Season 7 begins with a powerful and practical conversation. In this episode, Tree Ryde sits down with Tim Miron, CPA, CA—Founder and President, to unpack one of the biggest challenges business owners face: the fear of finance. Whether it's avoiding numbers, feeling overwhelmed by financial decisions, or struggling with money mindset, Tim breaks down the barriers with clarity, simplicity, and real-world advice. This episode is designed to help you step into confidence, take control, and create a healthier relationship with your business finances. BIO: Tim Miron, CPA, CAFounder/PresidentTim graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Accounting (co-op) in 2004 and became a Chartered Accountant in 2005. He worked at a regional firm for nearly 10 years before becoming a partner at a large local firm. He was there for eight years before founding Pursuit CPA. His passion is to help entrepreneurs take their businesses to new heights.Tim lives in Burlington with his wife and three children. His family loves to travel and entertain friends and family whenever possible. Tim is an avid but awful golfer who spends much of his free time working on his game. Unfortunately, the results have, so far, been limited. Connect with Tim Miron : IG: https://www.instagram.com/timmironcpa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjmiron/?originalSubdomain=ca Website: https://pursuitcpa.ca/
S7 · E1
Dec 8, 2025
39:59
Season 6

Empowering Women in Sports | S6 Eps 10 | Brenda Andress and Tree Ryde

In this inspiring episode, Tree Ryde sits down with trailblazer Brenda Andress to explore what it truly means to empower women in sports. Brenda shares her mission of elevating female athletes, amplifying women’s voices, and reshaping the landscape of sports leadership. From breaking barriers to building community-driven change, this conversation is packed with insights on resilience, representation, and the power of purpose. If you're passionate about equity, leadership, and creating meaningful impact—this episode is essential listening. BIO: Brenda Andress is a pioneering leader in women’s sports, recognized for her strategic vision and transformative impact on the industry. She is the founder and President of SheIS and the SheIS Sports Network, organizations dedicated to elevating and showcasing women’s athletic achievements. Through SheIS, she united commissioners of all women’s professional sports leagues in North America, launched highly successful campaigns such as #WomenWorthWatching—which generated 450+ million impressions and earned a Shorty Award—and is currently developing a global app designed to aggregate and amplify women’s sports content. A respected figure in hockey, Brenda served over 12 seasons as Commissioner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL), guiding it to become a premier global league. Her trailblazing career began early as the first woman to play on a men’s college varsity hockey team and one of only three women invited to Hockey Canada’s Level 6 referee ranking. Brenda has contributed her expertise to numerous boards and advisory roles and has earned multiple honors, including the Women Changing the World Award (2025), YWCA Women of Distinction Award, and recognition as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women. An author, mother, and grandmother, Brenda Andress is a global thought leader committed to reshaping the future of women’s sports and ensuring female athletes are seen, celebrated, and supported. Connect with Brenda Andress: https://www.instagram.com/jilliantdempsey/ www.sheissport.com
S6 · E10
Nov 24, 2025
37:14
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