North Star Podcast

FROM COLLEGE HEARTBREAK TO THE NHL IN 48 HOURS | EP.79

Welcome to episode 79 (Part 2) of the Northstar Podcast with Abram. In this episode, we go deeper into his NHL debut story . We hope you enjoy! Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/ TIMESTAMPS 1:00 - Frozen Four loss to NHL contract in 48 hours 3:00 - First NHL game prep, rookie lap, and family in Seattle 6:50 - Surreal moments: facing top NHL talent 10:00 - First game reflections and postgame turnaround 12:00 - Private flight + NHL day-to-day logistics 14:00 - Calgary routine, school wrap-up, and off-season focus 18:00 - Camp expectations and earning a role 24:00 - Support system, training update, and offseason life

The Grind To Calgary: Abram Wiebe’s Journey to the Flames EP.| 78

Welcome to episode 78 of the Northstar Podcast (Part 1)! In this episode, we sit down with our first guest in the new studio, Abram, and walk through his full hockey journey from Mission to the NHL. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/ and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/ TIMESTAMPS 0:56 - Abram’s early story: Mission roots, hockey start, and junior path 3:00 - Recruitment and choosing North Dakota 4:17 - Frozen Four, signing with Calgary, and NHL debut in Seattle 7:00 - Why the college route worked for his development 14:10 - Biggest growth phase: strength, size, and confidence jump 16:35 - Game-day routine: meals, carbs, hydration, and in-game fueling 29:30 - Advice to younger players + using setbacks as fuel 34:57 - Part one wrap-up and preview of part two

7 Things All Fit People Do | EP.77

Welcome to episode 77 of the Northstar Podcast! In this episode, we break down seven things fit and healthy people do consistently. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/ and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: 7 things fit and healthy people do 0:16 - 1) Stay active all day (NEAT) 3:08 - 2) Listen to hunger cues vs cravings 4:03 - 3) Hydration basics and practical tips 7:55 - 4) Prioritize sleep 8:14 - 5) Eat enough protein (without overdoing it) 10:24 - 6) Keep a simple, consistent plan 11:18 - 7) Track what matters most 12:11 - Consistency over perfection: do what you enjoy 13:44 - Outro and episode wrap-up

5 ways to make a calorie deficit SUCK less | EP.76

Welcome to episode 76 of the Northstar Podcast! In this episode, we share five practical ways to make a calorie deficit easier and more sustainable. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/ and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:11 - Episode topic: 5 ways to make a calorie deficit suck less 0:44 - Tip 1: Protein, fiber, and hunger control 4:45 - Tip 2: Set up your environment for success 8:13 - Tip 3: Improve your relationship with food 9:57 - Tip 4: Sleep and better fat-loss decisions 12:20 - Tip 5: Hunger vs cravings + meal timing 14:06 - Outro

THICK THIGHS SAVE LIVES? | EP.75

Welcome to episode 75 of the Northstar podcast! Today we're breaking down the viral phrase "Thick Thighs Save Lives" and the real science behind why leg size and strength can predict better long-term health outcomes. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Jer on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upnorthathletics/ and Ekam too: https://www.instagram.com/jstekam_/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: "Thick Thighs Save Lives" 1:25 - Thigh circumference and mortality research 3:20 - Blood pressure, heart health, and risk factors 4:30 - Genetics, fat distribution, and hormone discussion 6:20 - Hypertension prevention and practical lifestyle habits 7:02 - Denmark study: thigh size threshold discussion 8:38 - Lean mass, muscle, and long-term health 9:25 - Genetics vs training expectations 10:00 - Leg training volume, recovery, and injury management 11:05 - Japan quad strength study findings 11:56 - Aging, independence, falls, and social health 13:08 - Final takeaways and sustainable leg training