A podcast at the intersection of wellness, entrepreneurship and creativity — filmed in the sauna. No phones. No distractions. Just heat and honesty.
Meat Me in the Sauna is where Toronto's tastemakers, movers, and makers come together to get real — literally. We believe the best conversations happen in the heat, so we bring our guests into the sauna to sweat, chat, and share stories that wouldn't happen anywhere else.
Part wellness, part social experiment, and 100% authentic — it's all about connection, recovery, and uncovering the stories behind the people shaping Toronto's culture.
Filmed at RCVRI Toronto, Canada's first performance wellness studio at 8 Mercer Street.
You can't hide in the heat. Guests leave their curated answers at the door and actually talk.
Science backs it — heat stress lowers cortisol and loosens inhibition. It's the world's best truth serum.
The sauna at RCVRI is where Toronto's best are already going. We just put a mic in the room.
A platform for the city's most driven people to share what actually got them there. Real talk, real city.
"The best conversations happen when you can't look at your phone and the room is 90 degrees."
Colin Hubley — Founder, Meat Me in the Sauna"Life doesn't end when hockey does."
"Failures are meant to help you find your next successes."
"Our bodies are so capable, especially in conjunction with our mental strength."
"If you have common sense, plan your week, and fix problems fast, you can run a business."
"When you're on every single day, you need to recover every single day."
"Just because you've done it once, doesn't mean it's a turn-key situation."
"The one who is most critical of you is yourself."
"I move as fast as my happiness allows me."
"Walk before you run."
"It's all about how you use what you have in life."
"Everything that I have today in my career comes from making mistakes."
"I found the spiritual side of things in the practice of training for fighting."
"Winning MasterChef was just the beginning."
"Stop overthinking, start doing."
"Keep it simple, do one thing exceptionally well, and never cut corners on quality."
"Real, intentional nutrition matters more than ever — not just for adults, but for the next generation."
"Life doesn't end when hockey does."
"Failures are meant to help you find your next successes."
"Our bodies are so capable, especially in conjunction with our mental strength."
"If you have common sense, plan your week, and fix problems fast, you can run a business."
"When you're on every single day, you need to recover every single day."
"Just because you've done it once, doesn't mean it's a turn-key situation."
"The one who is most critical of you is yourself."
"I move as fast as my happiness allows me."
"Walk before you run."
"It's all about how you use what you have in life."
"Everything that I have today in my career comes from making mistakes."
"I found the spiritual side of things in the practice of training for fighting."
"We just wanted to quit our jobs and make sandwiches for the rest of our lives."
"We're part of a process to recreate a wonderful public park, to bring a new experience and a new way to be on Lake Ontario to folks in Toronto."
"If you don't bet, there's no chance of winning."
"I want to connect as many people as I possibly can."
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Our home. Canada's first performance wellness studio at 8 Mercer Street, Toronto — saunas, hot/cold contrast therapy, red light, PEMF, and compression under one roof. Where every episode is filmed.
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Colin Hubley is the founder and host of Meat Me in the Sauna, where he takes Toronto's tastemakers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and thought leaders for candid, sweat-soaked conversations at RCVRI Toronto.
He's also the co-owner of STRONG Pilates Little Italy and Liberty Village and managing partner of RCVRI Toronto, Canada's first performance wellness studio — helping everyone from athletes to everyday movers recover faster with saunas, hot/cold contrast therapy, red light, PEMF, and compression therapy at 8 Mercer Street.
When he's not building wellness experiences, Colin is a Building Automation Specialist and founder of Niagara Systems Inc. Bold, curious, and always up for a challenge — Colin brings energy, insight, and a little heat wherever he goes.

Ashley Haraburda is the co-founder of Meat Me in the Sauna — alongside her husband and resident host, Colin Hubley. While Colin keeps things hot and social, Ashley is the force behind the scenes shaping the experience, brand, and community.
She is also the co-owner of STRONG Pilates Little Italy and Liberty Village, and managing partner and co-owner of RCVRI Toronto. A former dancer turned marketing and PR professional, Ashley spent much of her career with The National Ballet of Canada before stepping into entrepreneurship.
Her work now lives at the intersection of performance, recovery, and connection — creating elevated wellness experiences that bring people together. Passionate about movement, health, and building spaces people want to return to, Ashley brings equal parts energy, intention, and edge to everything she does.

Demi Adeleye-Olusae is the co-founder and creative lens of Meat Me in the Sauna — capturing every moment of heat, honesty, and connection inside the sauna.
As the visual voice of the brand, Demi is responsible for the cinematic quality that makes every episode feel like more than just a podcast. He turns raw, sweaty conversations into content that stops the scroll and keeps people coming back.
His eye for storytelling, framing, and atmosphere is what sets Meat Me in the Sauna apart — because the way something looks shapes whether people actually listen.

María Rodríguez is originally from Colombia and the powerhouse behind STRONG Pilates Little Italy as Studio Manager. With a background in Public Relations, she knows how to craft stories, build community, and keep everything running smoothly.
At Meat Me in the Sauna, María brings her wellness passion online — managing digital content and making sure the experience shines before guests even step into the heat.
Organized, energetic, and always ready to keep things moving, she's an essential part of making every sauna session memorable.
"I found the spiritual side of things in the practice of training for fighting."
Conor talks building a life rooted in discipline, community, and intentional living — and what it really takes to build a restaurant that Toronto calls home.
"Winning MasterChef was just the beginning."
Colin sits down with Eric Chong, MasterChef Canada winner and co-founder of R&D, to talk about what happens after the cameras stop rolling and how he built something real in Toronto's food scene.
"Keep it simple, do one thing exceptionally well, and never cut corners on quality."
From a backyard COVID experiment to one of Toronto's most talked-about food spots — Aki shares how a simple idea turned into lineups, city-wide buzz, and rapid growth after getting recognized by blogTO.
"Real, intentional nutrition matters more than ever — not just for adults, but for the next generation."
A high-performance dad and entrepreneur, Zack shares how his journey into nutrition became a mission to help people reconnect with their wellbeing through food — and how those same principles translate into leadership and building a strong business.
"We're part of a process to recreate a wonderful public park, to bring a new experience and a new way to be on Lake Ontario to folks in Toronto."
Former Toronto city councillor and MP, now a key player in reshaping Toronto's waterfront — Adam goes deep on politics, public spaces, and what it really takes to build a city.
"If you don't bet, there's no chance of winning."
Amin is the founder of One Method — designer, entrepreneur, investor, and creative thinker. A conversation about risk, creativity, and building something that lasts.
"I want to connect as many people as I possibly can."
One of Canada's most recognizable sports voices in Toronto media — JD talks about building a career in broadcasting, staying grounded, and what drives him to keep connecting with people.
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