How to Survive February in the Sault
Mon Feb 02 2026
February in Northern Ontario is brutal. Short days. Bitter cold. Financial uncertainty. And if you're like most people, the weight of winter is starting to crush you.
I used to struggle heavily through these months. Every morning felt like a battle just to get out of bed. But I don't anymore—and it's not because I moved somewhere sunny or found some magic pill.
In this episode, I'm sharing the four evidence-based strategies that pulled me out of seasonal depression and continue to work year after year. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just practical, actionable steps you can start implementing today.
We'll cover why vitamin D supplementation matters more than you think, and why most people are doing their winter workouts completely wrong. You'll learn about Zone 2 exercise—why it's the antidote to elevated cortisol levels during stressful seasons—and how to balance intensity with recovery when your body is already stressed.
I'll also walk you through the daily wonder practice that changed how I experience winter, and why committing to a weekly social hobby creates the accountability and connection you need to get through the hardest months.
This isn't about willpower or motivation. It's about building systems that work when you don't feel like showing up.
Whether this is your first difficult February or you've struggled every winter for years, this episode gives you a roadmap to not just survive—but actually thrive—through the darkest months of the year.
Ready to take control? Let's get to work.
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February in Northern Ontario is brutal. Short days. Bitter cold. Financial uncertainty. And if you're like most people, the weight of winter is starting to crush you. I used to struggle heavily through these months. Every morning felt like a battle just to get out of bed. But I don't anymore—and it's not because I moved somewhere sunny or found some magic pill. In this episode, I'm sharing the four evidence-based strategies that pulled me out of seasonal depression and continue to work year after year. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just practical, actionable steps you can start implementing today. We'll cover why vitamin D supplementation matters more than you think, and why most people are doing their winter workouts completely wrong. You'll learn about Zone 2 exercise—why it's the antidote to elevated cortisol levels during stressful seasons—and how to balance intensity with recovery when your body is already stressed. I'll also walk you through the daily wonder practice that changed how I experience winter, and why committing to a weekly social hobby creates the accountability and connection you need to get through the hardest months. This isn't about willpower or motivation. It's about building systems that work when you don't feel like showing up. Whether this is your first difficult February or you've struggled every winter for years, this episode gives you a roadmap to not just survive—but actually thrive—through the darkest months of the year. Ready to take control? Let's get to work.