We have both been deeply inspired by Christopher's work, specifically his book "Born to run" had a tremendous impact on us as runners, would be adventurers, and lovers of great stories... If you have yet to check it out, be sure to grab a copy and give it a read, you WILL NOT be disappointed!

I left a brief description of the book below, to whet your appetite!

But we KNOW you are going to be inspired by Christopher, and this conversation!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Article: Born to Run- Secrets of the Tarahumara

Book: Born to Run by Christopher McDougall

"Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall is an epic story that explores the hidden tribe of the Tarahumara people in the remote Copper Canyons of Mexico, who are known for their incredible long-distance running ability. The book also delves into the science behind running and how humans are biologically designed to run long distances.

In the book McDougall discusses the idea that modern running shoes with thick soles and excessive support may actually be causing more harm than good, and that a more natural approach to running may lead to fewer injuries. McDougall also presents the argument that humans are evolved to be able to run for long distances, citing studies that show humans are the ultimate endurance athletes.

Overall, "Born to Run" is a fascinating exploration of human evolution and the potential for human endurance, as well as a riveting adventure story that introduces readers to a unique and inspiring community of runners.

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Be sure to share this episode with friends and family who are feeling extra anxious these days. We hope you are all keeping well.

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Do you, or someone you know struggle with Anxiety? Chances are each and every one of us can answer "yes" to this question.

It is common knowledge that anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns affecting people today. Anxiety can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, and can manifest in a variety of ways, from mild nervousness to severe panic attacks. To help us better understand and cope with anxiety, we have invited renowned clinical psychologist and author Dr. Russell Kennedy, to guide us and to share his extensive experience in treating anxiety disorders.

Dr. Kennedy will share his expertise on how to identify anxiety symptoms, manage stress, and develop coping strategies that can help us lead more fulfilling and productive lives. Dr. Kennedy has helped countless individuals overcome their personal and professional challenges. With over two decades of experience in the field of mental health, he is an expert in providing evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kennedy is also an accomplished author and public speaker. He has written several books, including "The Anxiety Toolkit," "Parenting ADHD Now!," and "Breaking the Cycle: Free Yourself from Sex Addiction, Porn Obsession, and Shame." Dr. Kennedy has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR.

In this episode, we'll also discuss the various types of anxiety disorders, and explore the most effective treatment options available. Whether you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, this episode will provide valuable insights and tools to help you navigate this challenging condition.

Enjoy,

Z&D

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We are truly thrilled to share today's episode! We have a very special guest with us – renowned author, speaker, and meditation teacher, Light Watkins. Light is known for his unique approach to spirituality and minimalism, combining ancient wisdom with modern-day practices to help people find inner peace and clarity in our fast-paced world.

In this episode, we're exploring the fascinating concept of "Spiritual Minimalism." It's not just about decluttering your physical space; it's about decluttering your mind and soul as well. Light Watkins has been a trailblazer in this movement, guiding countless individuals on their journey to simplicity, presence, and spiritual connection.

Some of the places we go in this conversation are, Embracing Simplicity, Finding Stillness and Meditation, Living with Intention and so much more. We touched on a lot of topics Light covers in his new book "Travel Light, Spiritual Minimalism to live a more fulfilled life" We know you are going to love Light and all he has to share, from his coming up in the civil rights hotbed of Montgomery Alabama to his pursuit of modelling, finding yoga, and eventually embracing the minimalist lifestyle.

Light is truly a gift, and you will love this conversation.

Enjoy,

Z&D

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In this episode we go in so many amazing directions including what you can expect from Ally’s new podcast, her connection with Mary Magdalene and her trip to France to discover more, the role spirituality plays in Ally’s life, being a seeker, the power of different healing modalities, how Ally found her authentic self through yoga and SO much more goodness!

We know you will love this one friends and be so inspired by Ally’s story and wisdom. We know we are! Make sure to follow and subscribe to Ally’s new podcast “The Ally Maz Show” on Apple, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts so you can be the first to listen to her first episode releasing next Wednesday!

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This conversation was truly inspirational as we talked about Guru Singh's journey from the San Francisco bay area, to sharing the stage with some world class artists and musicians, to a transformative journey into the majestic copper canyons of Chihuahua Mexico. Through sharing his incredible stories we followed the spirit of the conversation and explored themes like, rites of passage, the loss of meaningful transitions into community, the disaster of out current state of "normal" and how striving to mute ourselves for the sake of fitting in is the worst possible thing we could do.

Guru Singh and Tiaga Prem bring a double dose of humility and wisdom, levity and depth as we journey through this enlightening conversation.

We are so grateful for their wisdom, and guidance, and we are honoured to share this episode with you all.

Z&D

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we're very excited to be sharing this episode! We recently sat down with our pal Matt Christopherson to hear all about his recent and EPIC undertaking, a gruelling 125 km run from Vancouver to Whistler dubbed "Project 125".

Matt was not just running for the hell of it, he was possessed by the spirit of charity and a desire to use his athletic prowess to come to the aid of a friend and Canadian Olympian who is fighting a battle against cancer. In this conversation we touch on Matt's passion, his resilience, his never quit attitude and how he managed to pull of this run when the odds seem stacked against him.

This one was special. We know you're going to love it, and leave the conversation feeling inspired!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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We are so excited to share this conversation with you all today. We caught up with our pal Shea Emry. Shea is a former Canadian Football League (CFL) linebacker, known for his time with the Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts, and Saskatchewan Roughriders. During his time in the CFL Shea was recognized for his strong defensive skills and leadership on the field. Over his CFL career, he was a multiple-time East Division All-Star and earned the CFL’s Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Trophy in 2012, an award recognizing his courage, perseverance, and strength, both on and off the field.

After retiring form football Shea became an advocate for mental health and men's wellness, openly discussing his struggles with depression and concussions. He has since focused on public speaking, community work, and initiatives that encourage emotional health and vulnerability, particularly among men.

Our conversation touches on the work he has done on himself and his marriage, by embracing his masculine side, while continually learning and growing in his role as a father and husband. Shea also shares about his latest athletic pursuit of joining the ranks of the world's best long drive golfers!

This conversation was real, raw, honest, and a lot of fun!

We know you're going to love it!

Z&D

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We were stoked to partner up with some of our pals for this epic live podcast. We teamed up with Vancouver's premier running shop RAYA (Run as You Are) and the one and only Ryan Willms. After a meditative group run, we sat in the perfectly curated RAYA showroom to have a conversation with Ryan about running, mindfulness, embodiment, letting go of ego, and finding ourselves on the run.

Ryan is a creative director, writer, and entrepreneur known for his work in the fields of fashion, design, and wellness. He has founded and contributed to various projects and publications that merge lifestyle, art, and mindfulness. His latest project is a collaboration between himself, RAYA and Reigning Champ. A beautifully designed collection of running and post run apparel to facilitate mindful endurance and meditation and comfort all in style.

We know you'll love this conversation!

Z&D

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Ever tried to dial in your fitness & nutrition but didn't know where to begin? Ever tried a new fitness routine but weren't sure if it was right for you? Yeah, us too!

We are thrilled to share today's episode! We sat down with Matt Christopherson of Opscotch. As a health and fitness focused person and the co-founder of Opscothch Matt and the Opscocth team help people Navigate, cultivate and optimize their health with a community.

Our conversation with Matt focuses on how important it is to get the data on our bio-makers in order to "plot ourselves" on our GPS. Many people have goals, and ideas of where they want to end up on their fitness and health journey, but so many of us don't know where we are staring from. With the tools that Matt and his crew at Opscotch provide, individuals can begin their journey with the full knowledge of how to best achieve their desired result.

Matt is also a man of many hats and talents, and is one hell of an athlete. Recently Matt used his athletic ability to do a little more good, and helped raise money for a friend who was battling cancer. The response was overwhelming, and prompted Matt to consider what else could be done. This thought led him to plan his next adventure and physical test to support his friends journey to beat Cancer and return to her healthy life. As a result Matt is running the first ever "Project 125" which is a 125km run from Vancouver to Whistler in September 2024. In this conversation Matt details the idea behind the run and teases some of what the journey will entail.

We were so thrilled to sit down with such an open-hearted, passionate, game changer of person. We know you will LOVE Matt and everything he stands for.

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Opscotch at www.opscotch.com

And keep up with Project 125.1

We know you'll LOVE this!

Z&D

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Today on the pod we're diving in with two amazing health and wellness practitioners, podcast hosts, and all around awesome humans, Tedi Fisher and Alexandra Perel-Winkler.

Tedi and Alexandra host the podcsat "QIMD" which is a health and wellness podcast bridging the worlds of science, spirituality and beyond together into their thougtful and fun conversations. Alexandra is a Functional Medicine doctor and intuitive healer, and Tedi is a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor, Kinesiologist and clinic owner.

Our conversation touches on health and healing modalities, death and dying, the yin and yang of movement and life, and so much more. We were so grateful to Alexandra and Tedi for their time, expertise and openness.

We know you are going to love this conversation!

Z&D

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Desiree Nielsen is BACK! Any chance we get, we love chatting with Desiree and today's conversation is a good one! We dive into her new book "Plant Magic" and here her why behind creating it, and how the, her latest cookbook has some unique offerings and was born out of her wanting to create something accessible, enjoyable, and delicious for everyone!

Desiree is a wealth of knowledge, a curious learner, and one hell of a recipe developer! When she is not elbows deep in recipe creation, speaking at a conference, or meal prepping healthy and delicious food for her own family, Desiree can be found supporting individuals to take charge of their health, through offering plant-based approaches to healing and restoring gut-health in her practice as a Registered Dietician.

We were so grateful to spend some time with Desiree, hearing about her new cook book "Plant Magic" and so much more. We know you're ready to dive into this episode, just like you'll be ready to dive into the recipes she has on offer!

Enjoy

Z&D

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We are excited to share this episode with you all. We sat down with the one and only Caroline Boquist. Caroline is the co-founder of Walrus Design Inc. A contemporary lifestyle boutique selling unique products for you, your loved ones and your home. In her professional and personal life, Caroline is the perfect mixture of kindness, curiosity, wisdom, creativity and connection. She is someone who you immediately feel comfortable around and has such a knack for inviting reflection and introspection, which is exactly where this conversation went.

We chatted about mirror work, seeing ourselves and situations for what they really are, and allowing what we see to inform our steps forward. We also spoke about the many changes we have seen in the world from how we engage with one another as peers, parents, and people in general with the rise of hyper-digital connection that is a far cry from human to human interactions.

Caroline weaves her story of through the themes of this conversation, as we learn about her as well as ourselves through her thoughtful responses, observations, and questions.

Enjoy Friends,

Z&D

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we're taking a moment to update you all about a few exciting developments and evolutions of the podcast! We have always wanted A Little More Good to be a place of exploration, personal development, and a landing pad for all our curiosities, rabbit holes, and interests as they have grown, expanded and changed over the years. We have absolutely LOVED how you all have embraced this journey of ours, and quite frankly we are just getting started.

We are very excited to share some of the new ideas we've been incubating, and can't wait for you all to come along for the ride as ALMG embraces new voices, divergent perspectives, 'hot topics' and even more of us following what lights us up!

As always, we are forever grateful for all of your support, feedback, time and attention.

Much love,

Z&D

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Ally and Jian dive into their journey of creating the District Movement, a space for community and movement. They reflect on their favorite memories from the District and the impact it had on their personal growth. They explore the philosophy of Crush Hush, which emphasizes the importance of deep connection and fun. They also discuss the evolution of their work with youth and the challenges faced by boys and men in building meaningful connections and how these conversations can be great containers for vulnerability. They get into topics like personal growth, letting go of the past, alchemizing pain to embrace life, rest and intuition, the importance of being present, finding joy in every moment, and balancing work and personal life. Make sure to tune into "The Ally Maz Show" wherever you find your podcasts so you don't miss more life changing & inspiring episodes.

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We are soo excited to share today's episode, we sat down with Erin Ireland! Erin is an incredible force for good in Vancouver's food scene and beyond! She is an entrepreneur, social media maven and advocate for plant-based eating.

In this conversation we heard Erin's story of how Banana Bread changed her life. From leaving her work in broadcast media, to pursuing her new found side hustle of baking and selling her coveted banana bread Erin's evolution didn't stop with a change in her career, but also in her ethics, as she began adopting a plant-based vegan diet and lifestyle.

As her business followed suit, Erin was pleased to see that the taste, quality, and love of her baking was only improved by making her loaves free from animal products. Fast forward to today, and Erin has curated an incredible social media following where she shares vegan recipes, tips, as well as her impressive athletic pursuits. In addition, Erin has grown her brand "To Live For Foods" and most recently her first brick and mortar Bakery "To live for Café"!

We were so happy to share Erin's story and the activism she brings into her daily life, her recipes, the cafe, and beyond.

Grab a slice of Banana Bread and dig into this episode!

Z&D

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Since then Shauna has continued to grow her impact by serving The Archwell Foundation, which is the philanthropic organization founded by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Shauna helps the foundation meet its purpose of simply doing good.

In this conversation we dive into Shauna roots, how she ended in LA, and how wanting to make a positive impact in the world has always been something she has pursued in her life. In addition, this conversation is one part catch-up between old friends, one part inspiration to get out in the world and be a positive force for change.

We know this conversation will leave you feeling inspired to quite simply, do good.

Peace,

Z&D

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We're excited to share today's episode. We caught up with Matt Enns. Matt is the CEO and head coach of SVRN Man Coaching. He is passionate about helping men redesign key aspects of their lives from career to family life, Matt supports men in their pursuit of self-mastery through discipline, and intentional choices that lead to stacking daily wins in all aspects of life, from physical and mental health, relationship health and financial health. The goal of all of this is to help men live full and meaningful lives on their own terms, building an ideal future for themselves and the people they love.

We were grateful to learn some of Matt's personal story and journey that led to him creating SVRN Man Coaching. If you are interested in leveling up as a man, or want to help support the men in your life this conversation will get you fired up.

We engage with topics like

• Self Mastery
• Fitness and health
• Relationships
• Reclaiming Rites of Passage
• Calling out the "Homer Simpson" dad trope
• Daily habits
• Freedom through Discipline
• and much more.

We know you'll enjoy this one

Z&D

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We were soo pumped to catch up with Keighty and revisit old memories, share some laughs and hear how her story has unfolded over the last few years. From leaving Vancouver, heading south to Ventura California, pivoting Tight Club from an incredible in person fitness studio to a dynamic online community, and ultimately saying goodbye to it as an official offering. Keighty is someone who embraces change, and walks boldly into the phases of her life with purpose, and passion and often brings others along for the ride. And fun is always had!

We feel so grateful to have shared space with Keighty, and to have heard her story laid out in such distinct and unique chapters. Including a rather frightening turn of events where Keighty shares about having a stroke, and how that affected her and how she is now on her journey to health and restoring movement in her life.

If you're someone who was touched by Tight Club in any or all of its iterations, if you know Keighty, or simply if you want to be inspired around building community, fitness, overcoming struggles and facing the unknown, you will love this conversation!

Peace,

Z&D

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We had the pleasure of being guests one of our favourite pod's "Not Your Mommy". We had a blast with Katie and Liz, as we chatted through holiday gifting, parenting roles, body dysmorphia, current crushes and so much more. This episode was so fun, and left us wanting more!

We wanted to share it here with you all so you don't miss out on the fun! And if you haven't listened yet, get ready for Not Your Mommy to become your favourite new podcast!

Enjoy,

Z&D aka the Zaddies.

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As we are in the denoument of another year, and look ahead to all that 2024 may bring, we wanted to direct our focus with our pals Steph Corker and Cecily Elmas to help us look at things to embrace and things to let go of as we step into a New Year!

In this episode we discuss habits, letting go, and setting ourselves up for success in the new year. We explore the concept of failure and how it can be reframed as a learning opportunity. The importance of community and accountability is emphasized, as well as the need to break out of comfort zones and find purpose. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the comfort crisis and the importance of effort in personal growth. In this part of the conversation, Cecily and Steph discuss the importance of exploring different mediums for personal growth, including books and podcasts. They emphasize the need to change our mindset and habits to create positive change.

The conversation then shifts to the topic of financial wellness, with Cecily sharing her journey of taking control of her finances and learning about investments. They discuss the need for open conversations about money and the importance of releasing judgment and shame. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the power of language in financial literacy and the importance of setting financial goals. In this final part of the conversation, we indulge Zach and share our favorites, from TV shows and supplement of the year. We also share our top book recommendation and a must-have kitchen appliance. The conversation concludes with expressions of gratitude and a farewell message.

We love you all, and are grateful for your continued support, listenership and connection!

Whatever the New Year holds for you, we wish you growth, health, joy and abundance!

Z&D

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Today, we have the pleasure of hosting an incredible guest whose insights have been transformative for many individuals seeking personal and professional growth. Joining us is Kemi Nekvapil, an accomplished speaker, author, and coach specializing in leadership, well-being, and empowerment.

Kemi's expertise lies in leadership principles, holistic well-being, and strategies for achieving balance in our fast-paced lives. Her unique approach considers the interconnected nature of our physical, mental, and emotional health.

Today, Kemi will be sharing her insights on her book "POWER, a Women's guide to living and leading without apology." Kemi knows that 'the world has never needed women to own their voices and step into their power the way it does now. Her mission is to create a safe coaching space for women to own their worth and honour themselves. She believes that, when women do this, they have a positive impact not only in their own lives, but also the lives of others.

We were so grateful to spend time with, and learn from Kemi, and we are thrilled to share this episode with you all.

We know you are going to love it!

Enjoy

Z&D

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Hopefully you're ready to dig into some delicious conversation with the one and only Lauren Toyota! Lauren is a Canadian television host, producer, and author, known for her work on Canada's muchmusic. More recently Lauren has become well known for her contributions to veganism and plant-based living.

She is the creator and host of the popular YouTube channel and blog called "Hot for Food," where she shares vegan recipes, cooking tips, and lifestyle content. Her approach to veganism is known for being accessible, creative, and appealing to a wide audience. Lauren has also published two cookbooks, "Hot for Food Vegan Comfort Classics: 101 Recipes to Feed Your Face," which features a collection of comfort food recipes with a vegan twist. And "Hot for Food all day" where she shares her simplest, tastiest recipes, for the quickest weeknight meals, easy work lunches, and satisfying breakfasts.

Lauren is a force, a content creator, innovator, and someone who is always open to learn and explore, whether it be recipes, motherhood, or spiritual practices!

We know you're love this episode!

Dig in,

Z&D

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There is nothing we love more than "going down the rabbit hole" chasing some random bit of information, wellness trend, bio-hacking level up, or anything related to Ancient Egypt! So, as a means to indulge our curiosity, and share with you all our love of all things fascinating, we're trying out a new format for the podcast, where we sit down with some friends and go down the rabbit hole on what is lighting us, or our guests up.

Today we are joined by our pals, Rick Ocean of Body Energy Club and Ryan Dash of the The Vancouver Life Podcast, a real estate podcast based on buying and selling in one of the worlds premier cities. Both Rick & Ryan bring with them a keen business sense, and a are deeply rooted in the fabric of Vancouver's economic scene. However, they are both equally interested in, and involved with the emerging decentralized digital economic space specifically focusing on crypto-currency.

This conversation flows from Rick's observations on the world's economies, and how the systems are not set up in favour of the average person, or developing nations. We talk about the role alternative digital currencies can play, and are playing in creating a new a thriving decentralized more free economy.

It was a blast going down the rabbit hole with Rick & Ryan!

We know you're going to enjoy this one!

Z&D

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We are so excited to share this episode with you all today. We were honoured to have a truly inspirational guest join us – a Canadian icon, athlete, and global advocate for accessibility and inclusivity. Our guest today is none other than Rick Hansen.

Rick shares with us about his love for the outdoors, nature, and conservation was fostered during his upbringing as a kid from Port Alberni BC. Rick was an active, athletic kid when his life took a profound turn at the age of 15 after a car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.

Instead of letting adversity define him, Rick turned it into an opportunity to become a beacon of hope and resilience.

He used his passion for athletics to become a legendary wheelchair athlete. Rick is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking 'Man in Motion World Tour' from 1985 to 1987, where he circled the globe in his wheelchair, covering over 40,000 kilometers and raising millions for spinal cord research and accessibility initiatives.

As the Founder of the Rick Hansen Foundation, Rick continues to lead the charge in creating a world that's more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. Today, we have the privilege of delving into his remarkable journey, his advocacy work, and the ongoing impact of his legacy in ensuring accessibility for all people.

We know this episode will inspire you!

Z&D

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You know here at ALMG we love a conversation that touches on many of our favourite themes, Health, wellness, the environment, and spirituality. And today's episode certainly hits on all these topics and more. We had an amazing conversation with Mario Brainovic of Analemma. Mario is an entrepreneur, researcher, and the CEO of Analemma, a company that enhances the properties and quality of drinking water by transforming it into a coherent liquid crystalline state.

Throughout this episode we discussed the finer details of structured water, the research behind it, and its impact on our health, and even our planet. Mario is truly an inspiring person, who brings his vision for a healthy, and whole planet into his work with Analemma.

We were so excited to dive deep into the world of structured water, and hear how Mario and team at Analemma are working to bring intentionality and consciousness into water, from the incredible year long process of making the Analemma wand, to the grandiose and visionary plans they have for how they can steward the gifts they have been given, and continue to bring coherent, structured water to the world!

We know you're going to love this conversation, and all the inspiration Mario shares!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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If you've been following along with us for the last year or so, you'll know that a source of curiosity, fascination, and exploration for us at ALMG has been the water. The incredible power and potential of water has us lit up, and we have been excited to continue the deep dive into the well!

On Today's episode, we spoke with Jonathan Butts the CEO of Natural Action Technologies, a company that designs one of a kind products to help restore water to it's natural structured form. Before Jonathan was working with Natural Action and focusing his brilliance on water, he served in the field of Naval Nuclear Power, and Industrial machine design.

Jonathan is a dynamic problem solver, creator, and is really a man on a mission to help people have access to water the way nature intended. In this episode we go deep into living water, how to revitalize water, the communication network of water, how it stores memory, and much much more.

As always, these conversations spark more questions and curiosities than we have time to cover! We look forward to diving even deeper for an upcoming round two with Jonathan!

enjoy friends!

Z&D

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We share this episode with heavy hearts, as we continue to watch the unfolding conflict between Israel and Hamas. We recognize this is a sensitive topic, and debated on if, and how we should take up space in this conversation. After much thought and a unrelenting desire to 'say something' to acknowledge the depth, history, nuance and complexity of this conflict we sat down with Dr. Danny Unrau to unpack our thoughts, share grief, and begin a conversation to help us to try and gain a more robust understanding of this heartbreaking conflict we're currently witnessing.

We know that no single podcast, news story, social media post, or conversation could possibly do justice to the situation, and our intention was to contribute to bridge building and not polarization. We are so thankful to have had Danny help us walk through some of the history and complexity of what is often reduced to the "Israel/Palestine" conflict.

Danny has extensive knowledge of "the land" and its inhabitants, and has a nuanced sociological understanding of the place, as someone who is a self-proclaimed "outisder with a unique perspective" after having lived in and visited Israel and Palestine over 25 times. During their experiences Danny and his wife Lois have lived on a Kibbutz, worked with Palestinian educators and Children in the West Bank, and have experienced and been invited into the lives and stories of people on "all sides" of this conflict.

We hope this episode can deepen your understanding, and in some small way, contribute to the efforts of Peace, Shalom, Salem in the land.

Z&D

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We are really excited to share today's episode. We caught up with the one and only Matt Maruca. Matt is the founder of Ra Optics, a company dedicated to optimizing people's health by limiting the negative affects of blue light with their world class blue light blocking glasses. Furthermore, Matt is a passionate learner, curious explorer, citizen scientist, entrepreneur and educator in the fields of photobiology, mitochondria, and optimal human health.

Matt also created The Light Diet, a diet that directly addresses the root of the modern, chronic disease epidemic and mitochondrial dysfunction. Matt spends his time traveling the world, studying and teaching about the relevance of light in human health, with a focus on circadian living as the cornerstone of overall health, as well as integrating science with ancient Eastern wisdom in his own life and practices.

Matt is wildly energetic, deeply curious and endlessly fascinating. He is a true 'student of life' and has a passion for learning how to squeeze the most out this life by living it fully in the most optimized way.

We know you are going to be lit up by Matt, and his teachings around light!

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We are very excited to share today's conversation. We were so fortunate to sit down with Connor Beaton. Connor is a Canadian entrepreneur, speaker, and writer known for his work in the personal development and men's wellness space. He is the founder of ManTalks, a platform and community dedicated to helping men improve their lives and well-being. ManTalks hosts events, workshops, and provides resources aimed at promoting healthy masculinity and personal growth.

Connor's work often focuses on topics such as self-improvement, relationships, and emotional intelligence, with an emphasis on empowering men to lead more fulfilling and authentic lives. He has gained recognition for his efforts to foster open and honest conversations about masculinity and mental health. And our conversation touches on many aspects of these themes, as we explore the journey of healthy masculinity in today's world.

We were so excited to be able to have this conversation, and are thrilled to share it with all of you. There are many excellent takeaways from this one.

Enjoy,

Z&D

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We are very excited to share this episode today! We sat down with Rachel Rose, an expressive arts educator. In her book "Creating Stillness" Rachel weaves together mindfulness practice and art therapy to demonstrate how tapping into your own innate creativity can help you find peace in a stressful world

Her book serves as a self-directed guide, and she outlines ten key principles of mindfulness with ten creative invitations, along with a series of simple exercises and guided prompts to help you start noticing and flexing your creative mindfulness muscles. Some of what we focus on in this conversation is,

Recognizing we all have stress, moments of anxiousness that may leave us feeling incomplete, or with "holes". We chat about Anchoring your practice with ritual, Setting intentions, Honoring your impulses, Trusting the process, Non-striving and Letting go.

Rachel graciously shares her own stories, experiences, and expertise as she invites us to consider how we can create stillness in our lives.

We really got a lot out of this conversation, and we know you're going to love it.

Z&D

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Creating Stillness by Rachel Rose

Rachel Rose: Instagram

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We were thrilled to chat this week with Erin Treloar of Raw Beauty Talks! Erin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Raw Beauty Co. She is a certified health coach and the host of the Top 10 podcast, Raw Beauty Talks.

Erin is someone who leads from experience and shares the wisdom she has learned on her journey through life as she, in her own words "looked like I was thriving but on the inside I was battling anxiety, disordered eating and struggling with burn out thanks to all my people pleasing tendencies".

As you may imagine our conversation focuses on overcoming negative and limiting beliefs, learning to love yourself, and cultivating a mindset that sets you free to get clear on your goals and dreams, and to start taking steps to achieve them. We were so excited to learn from, and share space with Erin, and we know you are going to love her, and this conversation!

Enjoy Z&D

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Raw Beauty Co: Website / Instagram

Raw Beauty Talks: Podcast

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We are very excited to share this weeks episode! We caught up with hydration & wellness expert Tracy Duhs! Tracy is known for her work in promoting proper hydration and overall health. She emphasizes the importance of staying well-hydrated for optimal well-being. Proper hydration has numerous benefits, including maintaining bodily functions, supporting skin health, and aiding in digestion. Tracy's holistic approach focuses on the idea that staying hydrated is a fundamental and foundational aspect of well-being and can have a positive impact on various aspects of our health. It's essential to establish healthy hydration habits to support overall wellness. In addition to being properly hydrated Tracy promotes a life grounded on 9 pillars of health.

1. Hydration
2. Minerals
3. Nutrition
4. Movement
5. Sunlight
6. Grounding
7. Creative Play
8. Connected Community
9. Sleep

We dive deep into her pillars, tips for intelligent hydration, and even flow into the divinity and spiritual dimensions of water, belief, and God and the evolution of Christianity. This episode is packed full of goodness and we know you will be drawn to Tracy's message!

We can't wait for you to dive into this one!

Z&D

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We are really excited to share this conversation with you. We were thrilled to catch up with Author, Editor and Champion tree tracker Amanda Lewis. Among many things Amanda is the author of the very fun and inspiring book "Tracking Giants: Big Trees, Tiny Triumphs, and Misadventures in the Forest".

Her book was inspired by her desire to reconnect with nature, and to get outdoors and frankly to have a few weekend adventures looking for some of the tallest trees in the province. What she discovered was truly so much better than simply the tallest known tree of a given species. She was able to literally see the forest for the trees, and to learn life lessons, and collect some fun and memorable stories while on the journey.

And we are so lucky she chose to record her adventures, and misadventures for us in the form of her book. We loved reading it, and loved this conversation. We know it will leave you inspired and curious about the things we value, why we value them, and how sometimes a singularity of focus and determination can cause us to miss the beauty that is surrounding us in the ordinary!

We hope you enjoy this conversation between us and Amanda Lewis!

Z&D

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We have a great episode lined up today. We were thrilled to catch up with the human connection specialist himself, Mark Groves! Mark is an incredible communicator and someone who does important the important work of being a bridge between the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, bad, downright ugly, and beautiful sides of connection. Mark is an emotional translator, empowering people to give words to their feelings, step into courage, and create a life + love they’ll look back on with a resounding “f*ck yes.”

In this conversation we talk about relationships, healthy boundaries, fear and love and soo much more. Mark reflects on many of the changes in his life, and the world in general over the last few years, and how our relationships and connections are more important that ever! In this episode, as in so much of his work, Mark emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, effective communication, and emotional intelligence in building and maintaining healthy relationships. He shares practical tips and strategies for individuals to improve their romantic relationships, friendships, and connections with others.

We are so grateful to Mark for all he does, and for taking the time to chat with us, and we are beyond excited to share this conversation with all of you!

Episode Resources:

Preorder Mark's new book, Liberated Love, here!

Website: createthelove.com + markgroves.com

Podcast: markgrovespodcast.com

Instagram: @createthelove

Facebook: facebook.com/createthelove

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@markgroves

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Today we sat down with a truly incredible person, we are excited to introduce Ian Mitchell. It is not an exaggeration to say our minds were blown by this conversation, so much so, that a few hours after recording we met up and stood on the beach next to the river and excitedly unpacked our conversation and continued to be totally hyped and in awe of Ian and the work he does.

Ian Mitchell is the closest thing to a modern-day wizard. He’s the Lead Scientist at Wizard Sciences and Biocharged, and a brilliant researcher of a longevity molecule called Carbon 60. Ian is an adviser to many top health & wellness brands. He’s combining quantum medicine with nanoparticles and other technologies to increase quality of life and healthspan. Ian is well-versed in ancient wisdom, modern science, and spirituality. Ian is an inventor, biochemist, and pharmaceutical developer specializing in anti-aging. He works with NASA astronauts, Olympic athletes, and other elite performers who want to experience superhuman performance.

In this episode we focus on Ian's work with Wizard Sciences, we chat about health and longevity, supporting athletic performance, overall mental clarity and levelling up as a human being. Ian shares some incredible stories about his personal journey on his rapid and 'miraculous' healing from a motorcycle crash, and some of the other 'unusual' and 'unbelievable' acts he has performed.

What is really unique about Ian, is how he fuses the scientific with the spiritual or mystical. Reinforcing his spiritual understanding with the research and data he and his team gather through repeated controlled double blind experiments. For many, science and faith or mysticism seem to be at opposite ends of a spectrum, however Ian and the work of Wizard Sciences shows them to be inextricably bound up together.

This conversation was a lot of fun, and truly fascinating!

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This week we sat down with Summan Kandola to talk about her film "Identity of Wellness" where she explores colonization and capitalization of the wellness industry. Beyond her filmmaking Summan helps give direction to "Self Hired" a creative content production studio, she has created XO&Hustle a 53-Card Oracle Deck with mindfulness practices and concepts for busy and ambitious women to practice real self care daily. And she also helps people as a mindfulness coach!

Needless to say Summan is a widely gifted person with a tremedous capacity for creative output. we were thrilled to sit down with her and discuss her film, some of the other projects she's working on, and the overall theme of wellness in an industry that sometimes can be a part of the problem for people who fall outside of the conventional tropes of the industry.

We know you will be inspired by Summan and her passion for life!

Enjoy this one!

Z&D

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Summan Kandola: Instagram

Self Hired: Website

Identity of Wellness: Instagram / Documentary

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Today we sat down and went deep with our friend Hiro Demichelis. Hiro is truly an inspiring person, her desire to help, heal and see people flourish exudes from her as she shares her thoughts and practices with us. Hiro holds two Masters degrees in both Clinical and Positive Psychology from the University of East London. Hiro has worked with top level athletes and everyday people all who want to experiencer a deeper more grounded and meaningful life.

In addition Hiro is a registered clinical counsellor and was trained in Mindfulness with Bangor University. Hiro is also the founder and main faculty teacher of Canada's only accredited 200hrs Meditation course, The Lab of Meditation. 

We were so thankful to dive into some of the modalities of healing from trauma, and our past experiences, searching for, and encountering the divine, and digging into what it means to live a happy and fulfilled life.

We know you are going to love this conversation with Hiro Demichelis!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Hiro Demichelis: Instagram / LinkedIn / Website

Lab of Meditation: Website / Instagram

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We are super excited to share today's conversation with the one and only Cody Kearsley. Many of you may recognize Cody for his role as Moose Mason in the hit series "Riverdale" We chatted with Cody about his journey into acting, and how it was through following different passions that he ended up finding his way into acting. He shares the story of his journey, and the path he took towards veganism, sobriety and health and fitness as pillars of his life.

In addition to his work in front of the camera, Cody has also taken on the role of director and film maker. He has some cool projects in the works and we are excited to see what he creates. It was so great getting a chance to sit down and chat with him about his life, his indigenous identity, his passion for creating and really some of the central elements of his life.

We know you will dig this conversation and be inspired by Cody to pursue the things that light you up!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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We are so excited to share this week's episode! We sat down with Katie Ruddell and Liz Hammond, the newest podcasters on the block! Katie and Liz are a dynamic duo, and are birthing an amazing new pod into the world! We are thrilled to be Introducing the Not Your Mommy Podcast!

In this conversation we chatted with Katie and Liz about their inspiration for creating Not Your Mommy! They are two working moms, looking to answer the question "how are we supposed to do it all?" From running a business, writing a book, play dates, grocery runs, diaper changes and everything in between Katie and Liz being honest, fun and refreshing insights into the world of motherhood.

Not Your Mommy is not your typical mommy pod though, they are for the alt-mom, the mom who's doing things differently and looking for some support, stories, and laughs along the way.

You are not going to want to miss out on these conversations, and we had a blast sitting down with these two!

We can't wait for you to hear Episode 1 of NOT YOUR MOMMY!

Enjoy friends,

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Listen to "Not Your Mommy": Apple / Spotify

Follow "Not Your Mommy": Instagram

Katie Ruddell: Instagram

Liz Hammond: Instagram

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We are soo excited to drop this next episode of the "Immerse Yourself" mini-series with our friend Judy Brooks. And this episode is truly special as we were joined by the incredible Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. It was an incredible honour to share space, laughter, and to receive wisdom and blessings from Chief Phil.

Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. is an enrolled member of the Ihanktonwan Dakota and Chickasaw Nations and is an internationally recognized leader in human, community, and economic development. During the past 48 years, Chief Lane has worked with Indigenous Peoples from North, Central and South America, Micronesia, South East Asia, India, Hawaii, and Africa. He served 16 years as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

In this conversation we covered the medicine of the soul, as Chief Phil shared stories and wisdom of the interconnectedness of all people and all beings and the inherent sovereignty that is gifted to each individual. Chief Phil invites us to consider the implications of seeing one another as equals on a soul level and how that will be the beginning a more beautiful humanity. Judy, as always helps us go deep by guiding us in inquiry, reflection, and openness to receive the words and the wisdom being shared.

Words can't express how grateful we are to have had this conversation, and how excited we are for you to listen in on the wisdom of Chief Phil Lane Jr.

Enjoy friends,

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Chief Phil Lane Jr. : LinkedIn / Facebook

Book: The Sacred Tree by Chief Phil Lane Jr.

Judy Brooks: Website / Instagram

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We're really excited to share today's episode. We caught up with Jarret Christie, Jarret is a venture investor and board advisor focused on the future of food. His unique investment framework combines expertise in markets, nutrition, and consumer goods.Prior to providing capital and advisory services to entrepreneurs full-time, Jarret spent 14 years in the alternative investments industry at Bank of America, Citadel, and Cornerstone Macro. He is a day-1 angel investor in Beekeeper's Naturals, Kopari Beauty, Rainbo Mushrooms, Sunscoop, Moku Foods, and Barcode sports drinks.

In this episode we chatted about Jarret's journey from being a high school soccer star with eyes on going pro, to his work on wall street and eventually departing the trading floor to start Vibrant Venture's a company that invests in food-as-medicine, and partner's with entrepreneurs and businesses that share Vibrant Ventures view that "The future of food is gut-healthy, earth-friendly, and delicious" Vibrant forges meaningful partnerships with innovators reimagining how we eat and get well. We invest early, helping mission-driven founders maximize growth and impact.

It was great hearing Jarret's story and his passion for supporting businesses that compliment his vision of subversive capitalism that does good while earning a return on their investment. We are thankful for Jarret and Vibrant Venture's way of doing business and supporting the food as medicine revolution.

We know you are going to enjoy this one,

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Jarret Christie: Instagram

Vibrant Ventures: Website / Instagram

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We love leaning into our curiosity, when we do it often leads us directly to a place of wonder, which then sparks more curiosity. It is a beautiful cycle that is almost always supported directly by the spaces we are in. Our environment plays a critical role in our ability to think, imagine, feel connected, and have a sense of peace that allows for openness, wonder and curiosity to bloom.

And Today's conversation centres on all of these themes. We caught up with our friend Laura Melling of Laura Melling Studio. She is a radiant person, with an abundance of energy, passion, ideas and ability. Professionally, Laura and her team help transform people's spaces to reflect with purpose how they want their home, office, or professional space to feel, and they have a brilliant and intentional process by which they make their magic happen. Personally, Laura is an incredible cyclist, and mother of two. And in this conversation she shares about the ups and downs of climbing hills on two wheels, and navigating entrepreneurship and motherhood, specifically focusing on reproductive mental health.

We know you will love Laura and this conversation!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Laura Melling: Website / Instagram

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We’re dropping a very special episode this week. We were honoured to sit down with Daniel MacQueen, Dan is the survivor of two emergency brain surgeries. Following his surgeries he had to relearn how to walk, talk and smile again. Dan has made it his goal and passion to share his story and to spread the message that overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles in life is all about Incremental improvements, that compound over time.

Dan has a mentality of being better than yesterday, and that by focusing on what we can do, rather than what we cannot do, we set ourselves up to succeed. He is all about that growth mindset, pushing limits and striving to be better every day.

Dan's story is touching, sobering and at times unbelievable. His resilience, will, and joy for life are evident when you speak with him. His words of wisdom and encouragement to set big goals, and work everyday to reach them are transferrable to every one of us. And as Dan says "Odds are you will not face a traumatic brain injury, but I can promise you will be called to face some adversity in your life. Are you prepared to face it?" His story, and his message help anyone who hears it be ready to face the adversity that will likely come their way.

We are grateful for Daniel, and we know you will be too!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Episode Recourses:

Dan MacQueen: Website / Instagram

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In today's conversation, we explore living "quantum-ly" through these four pillars, exploring their profound impact on our physical and mental health. Carrie's unique perspective and in-depth knowledge will leave you inspired and equipped with practical tools to enhance your well-being.

Carrie shares about her journey into these ways of living through her own health challenges, and looking to find answers in nutrition, she earned a Master's in Clinical nutrition and eventually got turned onto quantum biology, and began her new life's work, in helping people understand their health from a quantum perspective. And in spite of how it may sound, human health is built on those four simple, yet all important things of light, water, mitochondria and electrons.

Throughout our conversation, Carrie shares practical tips, scientific insights, and personal anecdotes to guide us on our own wellness journeys. Get ready to expand your understanding of holistic health as we uncover the transformative potential of Water, Sunlight, Mitochondria, and Electrons.

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Carrie Bennett: Instagram / Website

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We are super excited to share this week’s episode! We sat down with Simran Panatch and Daniel Garfinkel two of the brilliant folks behind Athiana Acres, a local regenerative farm that is literally our neighbour! Athiana Acres is a new farm in the neighbourhood, but it has roots that span generations. Simran shares the story of how her family has been farming for over a century, and how the values, traditions, practices and customs of the "old way" of farming are informing how Daniel seeks to work the land.

Daniel, who is making his sophomore appearance on the podcast is a brilliant farmer who is committed to creating a farm that is not only a regenerative and thriving plot of land, but is also a thriving community hub. Athiana Acres is set to make an indelible mark on the community it is planted in, by supplying neighbours and friends with fresh delicious produce, an opportunity to connect to the land and the methods by which our food is grown, and to begin to care about farming and farming practices in our community.

We are simply thrilled to live next-door to something so truly special, and like that favourite indie band you discovered, we want to tell everyone how awesome Athiana Acres is!

We know you're going to love this conversation, and we hope you will fall in love with the farm in the same way we have.

enjoy, and we'll see you every Saturday of the summer at the market!

Z&D

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Episode Resources

Athiana Acres: Website / Instagram

Daniel Garfinkel: Instagram

Simran Panatch: Instagram

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We are very excited to share this weeks episode! We sat down with Harvey Lewis, an incredible endurance athlete who has conquered some of the worlds most challenging ultra marathons. Lewis discovered his passion for running at an early age and began participating in marathons and shorter races. However, he soon felt the desire to challenge himself further and turned to ultrarunning, a sport that involves covering distances longer than the traditional marathon distance of 26.2 miles.

One of Harvey Lewis' most notable accomplishments is his participation in the prestigious Badwater 135, often regarded as the world's toughest foot race. The race takes place annually in Death Valley, California, during the scorching heat of summer. It spans 135 miles (217 km) through unforgiving desert terrain, including steep climbs and challenging conditions. Lewis has completed this grueling race multiple times, showcasing his mental and physical strength.

In addition to Badwater, Harvey Lewis has taken part in numerous other ultramarathons around the world, including the Spartathlon in Greece and the Jungle Marathon in Brazil. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to endure extreme conditions and push himself to new limits.

Apart from his remarkable athletic feats, Lewis is also a dedicated schoolteacher. He works as a high school teacher in Cincinnati, inspiring his students through his achievements and emphasizing the importance of setting goals and pursuing dreams.

We were grateful to chat with Harvey fresh on the heels of his Second attempt running the infamous Barkley Marathon! Harvey's tales and enthusiasm for life are monumental and truly inspiring, we know you're going to love this episode!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Harvey Lewis: Instagram

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We are very excited to share this episode, as it represents the growing vision of collaboration, connection, and expansion that we have here at a little more good. It is truly an honour to share that we get to partner with the one and only Jackie Kai Ellis to help her launch her very own podcast, You & I.

In her own words Jackie has shared that "I had been thinking about this project for years, and I hesitated, unsure about adding my voice to this space. I only wanted to, if I could give you something of value. In the end, I decided to because I felt so passionately about creating a space where we could realize just how similar we all are. I wanted to create space for compassion, and to be able to see ourselves in the vulnerability and bravery of others. Because we all struggle, mourn, yearn, question, laugh and cry. No matter who we are, at our core, we are all not so different after all,

You & I.

@youandi.podcast is an advice podcast exploring the questions we’ve all asked in wee hours. They are your questions, answered by myself and a guest, who won’t necessarily be an expert, just someone who has lived the same experience, sharing how they navigated it.

By submitting questions, and even by having an opportunity to share experiences, wisdom and personal stories Jackie is curating an invitational space for all of us to let our guard down, and lead with brave vulnerability to share our human experiences and see that we have more held in common, than we do different. We are so thrilled for Jackie and we know you will love this new podcast!

Be sure to follow along, and visit her website to submit your questions!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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You & I Podcast: Website / Subscribe / Instagram

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We are very excited to share this week’s episode with you all. Today on the show we caught up with Peter McBride. Pete is an accomplished photographer known for his stunning images that capture the beauty and fragility of the natural world. With a keen eye for composition and a deep understanding of the environmental issues at hand, McBride's photographs transcend mere visuals and tell powerful stories.

McBride's work often focuses on landscapes and ecosystems that are under threat, serving as a visual reminder of the urgent need for conservation. His photography is more than just visually stunning. It is a powerful tool for storytelling and raising awareness about the environmental challenges we face. Through his lens, he captures the consequences of human actions on the natural world, presenting a stark reminder of the urgent need for conservation and sustainable practices.

McBride's photographs have been featured in numerous prestigious publications, including National Geographic, and his work has earned him accolades and recognition from the photography community. But beyond the accolades, McBride's true passion lies in using his photography as a catalyst for change, inspiring others to connect with nature and take action to protect our planet.

In a world where visual storytelling plays an increasingly important role, Peter McBride's photographs serve as a call to action, urging us to appreciate, protect, and preserve the remarkable beauty that surrounds us.

We were thrilled to have a chat with him about his work, his passions, and some projects near and dear to his heart.

Enjoy,

Z&D

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From the moment Dora was born, life initiated her into the purpose and calling she embodies in the present moment:

As a wellness alchemist, Dora supports individuals seeking to turn their ‘wounds into wisdom’.

As a mindfulness and meditation artist, Dora creates expressions of presence for others to reclaim their peace and be sovereign in their healing.

As a dedicated student of life, Dora is in a constant state of learning. learning how it is she can be better, to better the lives of those she encounters.

These words from Dora's website speak with such clarity and beauty as to who she is in the world. We were so thankful to be able to connect with Dora and have a conversation that spanned her journey into meditation, her ever evolving role as the student-teacher, marrying the practices of artistry, alchemy and education as she guides people through meditations that can help lead to healing, feelings of wholeness, and inner peace.

Beyond her work in the wellness space, we get into the practice of cultivating awe, the spirituality of the everyday, and we chat about Dora's more recent relationship with running. Hot on the heals of the Los Angeles marathon Dora relives the experience with us, and she shares about some upcoming goals in movement.

Dora is truly a light in this world and we were so excited to sit with her, learn from her, and share a guided meditation with her. We are equally thrilled to share this episode with you as well.

Tune in, and tune up with Dora Kamau.

Peace,

Z&D

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Today we are very excited to share an episode that is centered on something we have become deeply curious about, Quantum energy! Perhaps your eyes glaze over at the thought of something so "science-y" but we know you are going to love this episode. We were so excited to be joined by Philipp von Holtzendorf-Fehling, who is the founder and CEO of the incredible Leela Quantum tech, a company that is passionate about bringing the healing power of quantum energy to people all over the world.

Philipp shares his own journey from working in wireless telecom, an industry based on invisible waves and signals that make our lives easier, but also affect our health negatively to his path into the quantum world. Philipp also shares some incredible stories about how quantum energy works, the various methods and practices one can take to enhance your life, and your health with quantum energy and shares some of what makes his company LeelaQ special, from some of its products, to the battery of tests his products have faced to show their unique effectiveness in people's lives.

We encourage you to listen as always with open hearts and minds and to allow your curiosity to carry you!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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We are excited to share another episode in the "immerse yourself" mini-series with Judy Brooks. In keeping with the series theme today's podcast focuses on 'the medicine of sound' and we were very fortunate to sit down and chat with sound healer Mike Reed. Mike has a long history with sound, from his days as drummer in a diversity of bands, to discovering the power and healing properties music and sound can have in peoples lives.

Mike is the creator of sound quest, and offers sound baths, sound healing, and more recently sound healer training and mentorship, through the sound quest academy. Mike is a passionate person, who longs to share his gift with the world. In this conversation we touch on Mike's journey into sound healing, his new found love for jiu jitsu, we talk about masculinity, healing and vulnerability. And of course, Judy helps us all level up with some thoughtful quotes, and meaningful considerations that take the conversation to a deeper and more reflective place.

We know you are going to enjoy this conversation, we were really inspired by Mike, and hope that you will be too.

Dive in,

ZD&J

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Today we're diving into one of our favourite topics, WATER! When we first started paying attention to the types of water we were drinking, and giving thought to how water affects our overall health and wellbeing beyond mere hydration, we quickly discovered that other people who have asked similar questions all cited Dr. Gerald Pollack as a leading voice in the world of water. So naturally, we dove into his work, from his books and lectures, to his groundbreaking work on water and its FOUR phases. That's right, you may be familiar with Solid, liquid and gaseous states of water, but Dr. Pollack and his team have uncovered a fourth phase of water, "EZ water," also known as "exclusion zone" water, which refers to a unique form of structured water that exists in the body and in other natural environments.

Dr. Gerald Pollack is a renowned scientist and researcher in the field of water science. He is currently a Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington in Seattle, and has been studying the properties of water for over 40 years. His research has focused on understanding the properties and behaviour of water, and how it interacts with biological systems and other materials.

In addition to his research, Dr. Pollack is also a prolific writer and speaker, and has authored numerous scientific papers and several books on the properties of water and its role in various biological processes. He is a highly respected and influential figure in the scientific community, and has received numerous awards and honours for his contributions to the field of water science.

We are so excited to share this episode with you!

Dive in!

Z&D

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It is common knowledge that anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns affecting people today. Anxiety can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, and can manifest in a variety of ways, from mild nervousness to severe panic attacks. To help us better understand and cope with anxiety, we have invited renowned clinical psychologist and author Dr. Russell Kennedy, to guide us and to share his extensive experience in treating anxiety disorders.

Dr. Kennedy will share his expertise on how to identify anxiety symptoms, manage stress, and develop coping strategies that can help us lead more fulfilling and productive lives. Dr. Kennedy has helped countless individuals overcome their personal and professional challenges. With over two decades of experience in the field of mental health, he is an expert in providing evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kennedy is also an accomplished author and public speaker. He has written several books, including "The Anxiety Toolkit," "Parenting ADHD Now!," and "Breaking the Cycle: Free Yourself from Sex Addiction, Porn Obsession, and Shame." Dr. Kennedy has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR.

In this episode, we'll also discuss the various types of anxiety disorders, and explore the most effective treatment options available. Whether you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, this episode will provide valuable insights and tools to help you navigate this challenging condition.

Enjoy,

Z&D

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We are very excited to share today's episode! Our guest today is Sonia Furstenau. Sonia is the leader of the British Columbia Green Party and is a passionate advocate for environmental protection and sustainability. She was elected as the party's leader in September 2020, after serving as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia representing the Cowichan Valley. Furstenau is known for her advocacy of environmental protection and sustainability. As a member of the Legislative Assembly, she has been vocal in her support of policies to combat climate change, protect old-growth forests, and promote sustainable agriculture. She has also been an advocate for affordable housing, accessible healthcare, and the rights of Indigenous peoples.

In this conversation we dive into the things that motivate her, the vision and hope she has for creating a better more regenerative future, and she shares some very inspiring ideas about how we can value one another, and this planet we call home, and presents a deeply hope filled picture of what could be if we align our politics with our values. Sonia shares all this with a healthy dose of humility, laughter, and stories that help illuminate her ideas.

We're so excited to share this conversation with Sonia, as we discuss her vision for a sustainable future, the challenges and opportunities facing Canada, and her perspective on the role of politics in creating positive change.

No matter your political leanings, we know you're going to love this conversation.

Enjoy,

Z&D

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We are excited to share today's episode. We caught up with Kimberly Carroll, a coach who helps change makers lean into their gifting and passions, and sets them on a path to invigorate the world around them with her habits, plans, and high performance yet grounded approach. Kimberly is in the business of helping big-hearted go-getters shift themselves so they can more powerfully shift the world. As an activist, entrepreneur and highly motivated person Kimberly is definitely someone you want to have in your corner when it comes to making moves in this world.

Some of Kimberly Carroll's recommended high-performance habits include:

1. Set clear goals: Setting clear goals is essential to achieving success. It is important to know what you want to achieve, so you can create a plan to get there.
2. Prioritize your time: Time management is critical to being productive. Prioritize your time so you can focus on the most important tasks.
3. Focus on your strengths: Identify your strengths and focus on them. This will help you perform at a higher level and achieve greater success.
4. Build healthy habits: Good habits are essential to high performance. Build healthy habits, such as exercise, healthy eating, and proper sleep, to improve your overall well-being.
5. Learn continuously: Continuous learning is essential to staying at the top of your game. Stay up-to-date on industry trends and new skills to improve your performance.
6. Practice self-care: Taking care of yourself is important to being successful. Make time for activities that recharge your batteries, such as spending time with loved ones, reading a book, or taking a walk.

By incorporating these habits into your daily routine, you can improve your performance and achieve your goals.

We know you are going to love what Kimberly is all about!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Kimberly Carroll: Website / Instagram / Youtube

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If so, you have come to the right place! Today Zach and Dean chat with the legendary Darin Olien to talk all things health, wellness, superfoods, habits and rituals to help you live a superlife.

For those who may not know, Darin is a wellness expert, author, and entrepreneur who has been involved in the health and wellness industry for over two decades. He's well known as the co-host of the popular Netflix documentary series 'Down to Earth with Zac Efron,' where he travels the world to explore sustainable living practices and healthy diets. Darin is also the author of the book 'Superlife: The Five Forces That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome.' and the forthcoming "Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick―and the Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health"

With his expertise on health and wellness, Darin advocates for a plant-based diet and regenerative living practices. We're so thrilled to have him on our show today to share his insights and knowledge with us as we dive into some of his core practices, some stories from his life and journey into becoming a superfood hunter. We also dive into hydration and his water rituals, and Darin shares powerful practices for cultivating awe and tapping into the source of spirituality as an antidote for our modern lives.

We have admired Darin for quite some time, and are very excited to share this episode with you.

Enjoy the wisdom, stories and practices of Darin Olien.

Peace, Z&D

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Darin Olien: Instagram / Website

Podcast: The Darin Olien Show

Netflix Docu-series: Down to Earth

Book: Superlife by Darin Olien

Book: Fatal Conveniences by Darin Olien

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This is the question Danielle Laporte has set out to answer. And she has invited us all to lean in and consider how we may become more loving versions of ourselves. Authors, poets, artists, and even scientists have all pursued the depth and nuance of this foundational emotion, or better yet state of being. And on today's episode we are diving into the mix, exploring what it means to be loving, how to embrace the countercultural way of kindness, the root and expression of love and soo much more.

We are so grateful that we were able to catch up with Danielle for this episode, she is truly a gift, her openness, humour, wisdom, and heart centred approach to life is truly refreshing. Likewise, Danielle's work as a speaker, teacher, podcaster and best-selling Author has made her work and message accessible to people all over the world, and the ripples she's creating go far and wide!

We know you are going to LOVE this episode!

Z&D

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Danielle Laporte: Instagram / Website

Podcast: With Love, Danielle

Book: The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Love by Danielle Laporte

Book: How to be Loving by Danielle Laporte

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This week on the podcast we sat down with local legend Steve Thorp. While you may not immediately know his name, you will likely know one or two of his businesses. From Postmark brewery to Vancouver Urban winery, Steve has been behind a number of successful businesses. As a serial entrepreneur Steve has created or co-created many prominent brands in BC. More so, Steve has a knack for disrupting business as usual by entering crowded or already established markets with new ideas and fresh perspectives. His hard work and vision for success has helped him ever since he was a young man polishing ski's and snowboards out of his parents Garage, the desire and ability to start businesses, work hard, and find a niche has been a constant.

We dive deep into Steve's latest pursuit, Before Self Care. As a brand, Before simply nails it in terms of design, aesthetic, and quality. Their line of toothpaste is excellent, and Steve dives into the how and why of entering a market like self care, and specifically toothpaste. By looking at an industry that has not evolved in a long time, Steve and Before were able to disrupt the industry with some innovative thinking, brilliant eco-friendly packaging and a superior product.

This conversation covers lots of ground, from Steve's upbringing, his westward travels, his passion for outdoor sports, his many entrepreneurial pursuits and the art of the slow down inspired by life in the Baja. We loved this conversation with Steve and know that you will too!

Enjoy

Z&D

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We are excited to bring you the first of a mini-series featuring the one and only Judy Brooks. We're calling this series "Immerse Yourself" as a homage to Judy's incredible work of self-discovery and emotional intelligence via her coaching, mentorship, and curated community of seekers, sojourners, creators, entrepreneurs and all around incredible human beings.

As a part of her work Judy leads retreats called "Immersions" which help participants go deep into themselves through inquiry, contemplation and considerations all while being surrounded and supported by a like-minded yet diverse group of people. Throughout this ALMG collaboration we will be hosting conversations between Judy and someone from her wider community, and today's episode kicks off the series with an incredible conversation between Zach, Dean, Judy and the dynamic Robbie Bent of Othership.

For those of you who do not know Othership it is an AMAZING app and IRL entity that exists to help its adherents shift their state. The app consists of over 250 guided breathwork classes to harness the power of the breath and build promoting habits. A transformative tool that makes up-regulating, down-regulating, and everything in between easeful, effective, and fun. Robbie and his team are taking the incredible benefits of the app, into the real world by adding physical space, and community into the practices.

Robbie is a creative problem solver, who is determined to provide people with an opportunity to live their best lives, by utilizing tools of breath, movement, sauna and cold exposure as well as community in an effort to affect positive change and address the problem of loneliness and the detrimental effects it has on our individual and collective health.

We know you will love "Othership" and Robbie, as well as this mini-series co-hosted by Judy.

So get ready to immerse yourself.

Z, D & J

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If you're a fan of Sauna, cold plunge, adventures, workouts and pursuing your best life, this conversation is for you!

Get ready to be inspired! Today on the pod we have the legendary Eric Hinman. For those of you who don't know him, Eric is an Endurance Athlete (5x Ironman), content creator and social media influencer, sponsored by dozens of consumer brands. Eric is also a health + wellness, tech, and hospitality entrepreneur and an angel investor.

Beyond all that, what really drew us to Eric is that he is championing innovative disruptors in the fitness, health and wellness space, and is someone who lives a life that is centred on doing good, being good, and feeling good! He is someone who takes fitness and community very seriously, knowing that it should be accessible to everyone, whether you are just getting started, or whether you're ready for a half marathon, or a rucking up a mountain side or a backyard workout punctuated with burpee broad jumps!

Eric is someone who has set an intention and vision for his life, and is literally inviting others to participate in it. By swinging by his home in beautiful Denver Colorado for a workout, or a sauna and cold plunge. We were so excited to sit down with Eric and hear his story of how he pursued his passions and charted a course for his life that allowed him to make time for the things he loves, all while inspiring others to join in the fun.

We chat through some of his incredible fitness pursuits, his contrast therapy routine of sauna and cold exposure, and much much more! We know this conversation will leave you feeling inspired!

Peace,

Z&D

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Eric Hinman: Website / Instagram

Blog: My Diet & Routine by Eric Hinman

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We are very excited to share today's episode with you. We were fortunate to have a conversation with Award winning Canadian Photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur! In this episode, Jo-Anne discusses how she began her work documenting animal rights issues around the world. She shares her experiences photographing animals in captivity, in the wild, and in the food industry, and discusses the challenges and ethical considerations involved in her work.

Jo-Anne also talks about the importance of using photography to raise awareness for animal welfare issues and to inspire people to take action to protect animals. She shares her insights on the role of photojournalism in creating social change, and offers advice to aspiring photojournalists who are interested in pursuing animal rights photography.

Throughout the episode, Jo-Anne shares about of some of her most memorable and impactful photographs, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the stories that inspired them. Listeners will come away with a greater appreciation for the power of photography to create empathy and drive social change, and a deeper understanding of the complex and often heartbreaking issues facing animals today.

We are so grateful to Jo-Anne and her team at We Animals Media for the incredible and important work they do in the world!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Book: Hidden: Animals in the Anthropocene by Jo-Anne McArthur

Book: We Animals by Jo-Anne McArthur

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                                                 would explain the universe to us.”

                      ~ Lucy Larcom

Alright friends,

We are very excited to share this episode with you all. Recently water has been a source of more than just hydration for us. The world of water goes deep, and we have been diving into it! Today's guest is an amazing source of knowledge and has a wealth experience with seeing water for the miraculous, mysterious, healing, memory holding, force that it is.

Isabel Friend is a water ambassador and is someone who has committed to teaching and sharing the goodness of water. Isabel has been been studying water for 13 years from scientific, spiritual, biological and eco-political perspectives. Since then, she's taught in 7 countries, and has worked with some of the most brilliant Water scientists alive, and she has become a Water ambassador, helping people shift their relationship with the Source of Life, which is utterly life-changing.

While we know water is something we can easily take for granted and often overlook it's significance beyond simple hydration, we invite you to tune into this episode with open hearts and minds to allow the wisdom of Isabel Friend shift your perspective on the arguably the most important thing you'll regularly consume!

Grab and drink (of water) and enjoy!

Z&D

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We are so excited to share the return of Navi to the pod! Navi is a true source of light, her work as a practitioner of holistic and ancestral Ayurvedic medicine is how she is known by many, and how she gives care, brings healing, and shares her inherited gifts with the world. During this conversation we went deep into the collective time we experienced during the pandemic and touched on how we all need healing and restoration from what was undoubtedly a collective "dark night of the soul".

We also looked at how the systems of oppression, colonialism, patriarchy, and white supremacy need to continue to be exposed, challenged and overthrown in all our lives. Navi helps us see the things we often overlook, and brings to the light the things in us that we need to challenge and unlearn.

We loved going deep with Navi on this episode, and we are so grateful that she vulnerably yet boldly shared her own journey of struggle, and the resolve that is still sounding itself out. In her sharing, Navi gives us the gift of some tools to begin to heal. And although the road to healing is long, the journey is always worth it.

We're thankful to have Navi as a friend and guide along the way.

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Navi Gill: Instagram / Website

Ayurvedic Consultation with Navi: Website

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We are so excited to share today's episode! We sat down with Chip Conley to take in his wisdom on leveling up as we age up, and becoming a modern elder! Chip has been described as a "Rebel hospitality entrepreneur" and is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, disruptor, and keeper of much wisdom.

We first discovered Chip via the Rich Roll podcast and immediately became fascinated by his work and his purpose in life. One of the things we deeply admire about Chip is his reframing of "middle age" and how he is inviting people to reconsider how they view ageing. Chip founded the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), where he offers a new roadmap for midlife as people reflect and absorb his wisdom at a beautiful oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

In this conversation we ask Chip about some of his life experiences that helped shape him into the person he is today, from his near death experience, to running a successful boutique hotel business, working with Airbnb, authoring 5 books, and attending some of the world’s most epic festivals.

No matter your age, or stage of life, Chip's wisdom, stories, and charm are well worth taking in, and we know there is something for everyone in this episode!

Enjoy!

Z&D

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Modern Elder Academy: Instagram / Website

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On today's episode we sat down to Chat with Brian Saul. Brian is someone who sees the world through the design lens, and for him form and structure create freedom to create and within their limits, allow him to be creative, playful and expressive in his work. And this attention to the freedom offered by form spills over into his personal life as well.

Brian is someone who uses the structure and form of mediation and breath to be limitless in his living, to loosen attachments, to sit with the impermanence of all things and to return to himself with humility and joy.

Professionally Brian has worked with many of the most recognizable natural, organic, healthy, sustainable and ethical brands in the North American packaged goods category including Kettle Brand Chips, Seventh Generation, Earth’s Own, and many more. He has been instrumental in creating and growing many local natural products brands including Almond Fresh, Pete’s Tofu, and most recently Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt, Anita’s Organic Mill, Freeyumm Foods & Hippie Snacks.

Brian lives in the Dunbar in Vancouver with his wife and 3 children. He loves contemporary art, typography, baseball & the Grateful Dead. We were so grateful to catch up with him, talk about his journey in business and in life and to learn more than a few things along the way.

We know you are going to love this episode.... And stick around for a special meditation Brian leads us through at the end.

Peace and goodness to you,

Z&D

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Well if you have experienced any of those realities you are not alone... Our shifting and evolving identities both personally and professionally can be tricky to navigate with grace and poise, but our Guest today offers hope for all of us! Steph Corker is someone who talks transition, and is someone who has truly lived it. From her life and identity as 25 time Ironman athlete to a sought after recruiter and consultant, Steph has navigated many big start lines, game plans, and stages and phases of life.

We were thrilled to chat with her about what life looks like these days as she is living amidst the beauty of Squamish BC, getting out for runs, hikes, skis, and all kinds of adventures all while helping others find and fulfil their potential.

We know you are going to love Steph, and you will love this conversation!

We are LIT UP!

enjoy,

Z&D

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Steph Corker: Instagram

The Corker Collective: Instagram / Website & Consulting

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Toady we caught up with the one and only Natasha Wodak! Natasha is an elite long distance runner, two time Olympian, and she currently holds the Canadian Record for the Women's Marathon, which she set in an impressive effort at the Berlin Marathon in 2022.

We were so excited to chat with her about her why for running, how she got into it, why she has stuck with it, and what the future of the sport holds for her. Natasha is an incredibly impressive athlete who is challenging the limits of her sport by continuing to improve as she ages, she is re-writing the script on who can be competitive and what chasing your goals and pushing limits can look like! In this episode we touch on overcoming obstacles, navigating injury, bouncing back from setbacks, and leaning into mental toughness, trusting fitness and overall grit and resilience!

This conversation was a fun one, and Natasha was an inspiration to talk to!

We know you're going to love this episode!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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Join Zach and Dean as they reflect on the past year and share their highlights, challenges, and lessons learned. From personal accomplishments to memorable events, these two friends cover it all as they look back at the past 12 months and look ahead to the future. Plus, they talk about for what 2023 has in store, from some goals and dreams, to exciting episodes that are upcoming!

We love and appreciate all of you who have been following along with us and ALMG! Thanks as always for your support, your time, and attention, it truly means so much to us!

May you have a gentle conclusion to the Holiday season, and enter the New Year with peace and goodness in abundance!

Love y'all!

Z&D

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We are really excited to share this episode with you all today. It seems like anxiety is an ever present reality in our world, and it is for many of us, a daily passenger on our journey through life. It can at times stand in the way of growth, development and pursuing the life we want, however anxiety need not be an insurmountable obstacle. We are so grateful to have shared this conversation with Ashley Chisholm, she is someone who has worked hard to name, recognize and move through her anxiety, as a means of living into her fullness and pursuing her passions in life.

Ashley bravely and generously shared her story with us, as she navigated the transition froEpisode 84: Manifesting and Overcoming Anxiety with Ashley Chisholm

We are really excited to share this episode with you all today. It seems like anxiety is an ever present reality in our world, and it is for many of us, a daily passenger on our journey through life. It can at times stand in the way of growth, development and pursuing the life we want, however anxiety need not be an insurmountable obstacle. We are so grateful to have shared this conversation with Ashley Chisholm, she is someone who has worked hard to name, recognize and move through her anxiety, as a means of living into her fullness and pursuing her passions in life.

Ashely bravely and generously shared her story with us, as she navigated the transition from "party" Ashley, into a person who embraced sobriety, veganism, and activism. Ashely is someone who has not allowed the obstacles in her life to define her, she continues to dig deep, and find strength in her vulnerability, openness, and desire to learn and grow while helping others do the same.

Beyond talking about her journey with anxiety, and her professional life, Ashley shares her story of finding her indigenous identity later in life and how that has been both a unforeseen twist and source of homecoming in her life.

We are so grateful for this conversation,

enjoy

Z&Dm "party" Ashley, into a person who embraced sobriety, veganism, and activism. Ashley is someone who has not allowed the obstacles in her life define her, she continues to dig deep, and find strength in her vulnerability, openness, and desire to learn and grow while helping others do the same.

Beyond talking about her journey with anxiety, and her professional life, Ashely shares her story of finding her indigenous identity later in life and how that has been both a unforeseen twist and source of homecoming in her life.

We are so grateful for this conversation,

enjoy

Z&D

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We are so excited for the RETURN of Juno Kim! Today's episode is in many ways a continuation or follow up to our last conversation with Juno, which you can find here

Juno is a one of a kind human being, who embodies a loving kindness and creates and holds generous space. We were so excited to follow up with Juno, and explore themes we touched on or didn't get to last time. In this conversation as we dove into, and challenged conventional thinking around progress, mind over matter, intellectualization and embodiment, creating pause, and cultivating spaciousness.

As always we feel like we are better versions of ourselves after spending time with Juno. He is someone who elevates anyone he comes in contact with, and we know the same will be true with you, who listen to this episode.

Beyond his coaching, and personal development Juno is an incredible chef, and brilliant photographer we know, is there anything he can't do? We are very happy to share Juno Kim round 2.

As always, thanks for tuning in, May you be enriched and filled by the wisdom of Juno!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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We are thrilled to share todays episode with you all! We sat down with our favourite local farmer, the one and only Daniel Garfinkel! Daniel is a thoughtful, compassionate, community minded, soil loving, regenerative farmer who is passionate about growing food and growing connection, and raising awareness of the importance of regenerative and ancestral practices of farming.

From someone who worked closely with food as a chef in Vancouver, Daniel made the jump into farming via a backyard plot in his Mother's garden and hasn't looked back. Recently Daniel has partnered with a local family to establish Athiana Acres Regenerative Farm here in the southwest corner of Richmond BC, which is a traditionally fertile patch of Earth, with a long history of Local farms. The beauty of Daniel and Athiana Acres is that the practice of farming they employ is fully regenerative, one hundred percent organic, and deeply intentional.

Our conversation covers Daniel's approach to farming, what Regenerative agriculture is, and why he practices it, the importance of community and connection to the land and our food systems, why soil is key, how we belong to an ecosystem rather than exist outside of it, and our historic and spiritual connection to the land. This was an amazing conversation, and we know you are going to dig it.

peace,

Z&D

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Athiana Acres: Website / Instagram

Daniel Garfinkel: Instagram

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We are so excited to share today's episode. We were thrilled to have this conversation with Sanjay. For anyone unfamiliar, Sanjay is an award winning Film maker hailing from New York City, by way of Northern California. Sanjay has 3 feature films, "Food Chains", "3100: Run and Become", and "Gather". He has also created a number of short documentaries, one being the acclaimed "Challenging Impossibility" a documentary focusing on the incredible physical feats of his spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy.

In our conversation we learn about Sanjay's origins, his personal discovery and journey towards self transcendence, how he encounter the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, his move to New York, and his career as a film maker. We also discuss the life and teachings of his teacher Sri Chinmoy, a source of constant inspiration for Sanjay and the focus of a number of his films. We also cover Sanjay's own athletic pursuits as a runner.

We really enjoyed this conversation, and we know you will love Sanjay!

Enjoy!

Z&D

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Sanjay Rawal: Instagram

Gather Film: Instagram / Watch

3100 Film: Instagram / Watch

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Akeem has made his triumphant return to the pod and is bringing the same energy passion and purpose to this conversation as he did the first go round. Akeem is a legendary human being, founder of Rich Sol Foods, a health food company that brings that high grade healing with amazing foods like St. Lucian sea-moss, gully root, or anamu along with many other top tier products. Akeem is always someone looking to level up, we often find ourselves looking to him to lead the way when it comes to raising our vibration and tapping into source.

Akeem brought the energy as usual, and this conversation was a gift as we touched on different ways we can flourish as human beings, from personal audits, to abundance, and from stepping away from distraction and into action Akeem drops knowledge on how to keep levelling up in life. We also get into some of his spiritual journey of late and how he is feeling blessed by his pursuits. And we touch on the importance of water, and how not all H20 is the same!

We know you are going to enjoy this conversation!

Z&D

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• Rich Sol Foods: Instagram / Website

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We are very happy to share this conversation with you all. We sat down with the one and only Jade Herrmann, CEO and Founder of Yoggu! Jade is a wonderful human being who took the time to share with us here at ALMG her story of how she came to create and incredible plant based yogurt. We wound the story back to catch some of her origins, and found a consistent theme in Jade's conversation. She is a person who is dialed into her intuition, and has trusted her gut, when in came to making big decisions in her life. We spoke about how entrepreneurship can be more than just "business as usual" and how we can use our skills, talents, and businesses to do a little more good in the world. We also touched on a topic that we've really been drinking in lately, and that is the power and importance of water. Jade even brought us some delicious living spring water from her 'secret' source! We talk about how Jade got into sourcing her water, and how it has impacted her life.

We are so grateful to have had Jade on the pod! We know you're going to love this episode!

Enjoy,

Z&D

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• Jade Herrmann: Instagram 
• Yoggu! : Instagram / Website 

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We are very excited for this week’s podcast. Not only is this conversation rich, fun, and inspiring, it is our first-ever collaborative podcast with our dear friend May Globus of The Craft podcast. And the reason for this creative format was inspired by our guest, the one and only Jeff Hamada.

Jeff is a Japanese-Canadian artist who hails from right here in Vancouver, or Richmond to be specific. Jeff is perhaps best known for his website Booooooom.com, which he launched in 2008. The website was wonderfully curated and deeply interactive with guest submissions, collaborative projects and the ever present invitation to poke around and be inspired to create something yourself. Booooooom quickly became Canada's largest online art publication giving thousands of artists and creatives exposure on a huge level.

Jeff is many things: an artist, a film maker, games master, tenacious hockey player, and great pal to be stuck in a waiting room with. But, above all, he is very humble and approachable, and is always wanting to create community and connection. We were thrilled to sit down and chat with him about his upbringing, his sense of wonder and creativity, the future of the internet and how web personalization is a threat to our creativity, aliens, and more!

We KNOW you're going to enjoy this episode!

As always, thank you for tuning in!

Z, D, & M

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Welcome back to another episode of ALMG!

Have you ever heard that sports can teach us lessons that transcend the field of play? That aspects of sport like teamwork, training, goal setting, winning and losing can all be translated to the other arenas of our lives? Well today we are chatting with our guest Punit Dhillon on this exact topic. Punit has written a book called "Catapult - how to think like a corporate athlete to strengthen your resilience" in which he masterfully details the way an athletic mindset can be an asset for all areas of life, from relationships to our professional pursuits.

Punit is a dedicated father and husband, an unrelenting entrepreneur, a passionate biotech and life sciences innovator, an inspiring leader, and a purposeful and compassionate humanitarian committed to making our world a better place. He is also a dedicated athlete, runner, cyclist and swimmer. Punit is in the business of making people do more, and do better.

By sharing his life experiences, he aims to help others on their trek to greatness. Through his book, and this conversation we hope to inspire you to be great in all your pursuits!

Enjoy

Z&D

Punit Dhillon: Website / Instagram

Book: Catapult

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We've got a great episode lined up for you today! Dr. Matthew Nagra returns to the pod to drop all the knowledge on plant based living! Dr. Nagra has a particular passion for plant-based/vegan nutrition, physical medicine, and chronic disease treatment. With additional training in nutrition, he holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies where he's authored multiple articles on the subject.

Dr. Nagra says "There’s certainly a lack of understanding around plant-based nutrition amongst healthcare professionals, sometimes resulting in practitioners recommending non-vegan treatment options to their vegan patients. My aim is to help that population thrive while maintaining their vegan lifestyle if that’s their goal" Not only does he help his patients, but Dr. Nagra is an amazing resource when it comes to sharing simple and understandable truths in the face of loads of mis-information around diet and nutrition.

We love how this conversation is a brilliant resource for anyone who wants to dive deep into the world of plant based nutrition, while cutting through the noise of fad diets, internet studies and social media trends.

We're grateful for Dr. Nagra, and know you are going to love this conversation.

Enjoy,

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Dr. Matthew Nagra : Instagram / Website / Book an Appointment 

Membership Program: Website

Article: What Happens To Your Body When You Go Plant-Based? by Dr. Matthew Nagra

Article: Are Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Healthy? by Dr. Matthew Nagra

Article: Debate: Does LDL-Cholesterol Cause Cardiovascular Disease? by Dr. Matthew Nagra

All Sorts Podcast: Everything you Need to Know About Soy with Dr. Matthew Nagra

Plant-Proof Podcast: Protein Truths with Dr. Matthew Nagra

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We've got a really great episode lined up for you today! We sat down with legendary hooper Joey Haywood, aka the King Handles. Joey is an energetic, passionate human with a vision and a purpose to bring basketball to the next generation, and to keep himself in the game as long as possible. Joey is still a competitive player, keeping up with, and in many ways setting the pace for the younger guys on the court. Joey credits his abundance of energy and his continual growth as a player to his vegan diet. Going plant based after watching the game changers documentary gave Joey a boost on and off the court.

This conversation was so much fun, as we covered off some of Joey's impressive career, from high school to college, to travelling the globe with some of the worlds top street ballers, a close encounter with the NBA, and his passion for passing the game onto the next generation. We touch on the importance of diet on performance and recovery, and chat about some of the greatest players of all time.

We were joined by our mutual friend, and podcast alumni, Nick Lo - recording live from the Myodetox HQ. We had a blast with this conversation, and you can count on a second half coming soon!

Lace up your sneakers, pop in your headphones and listen to this one as you practice your jump shot!

Peace & Good to you!

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Joey Haywood: Instagram / Website / Youtube

School of Handles: Instagram / Website

Vice Sports: Canada’s Best Streetballer

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We're delighted to bring you today’s episode. We were fortunate to be able to sit down with spiritual seeker, teacher, and yogi Tiaga Prem. We spent time chatting with him about his life as someone who lives into mystery, wonder and the beauty of all things. As we talked about his coming up as a rebellious mystic, punk rocker, and curious yogi the conversation helped illuminate the ways in which we all are on a journey to become the truest version of ourselves.

Tiaga Prem shares with us the journey of his life, beginning with his Name, and then working backward from his young life, to his story of rehab, and living in alignment with his deepest values, we talk about following intuition and spiritual nudges, we talk about finding a Guru, seeking your path, meditation, and the centrality and power of our breathe in healing.

This conversation was wonderful and Tiaga Prem is a beautiful soul.

We know you will enjoy this one,

Peace

Z&D

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today's episode is a special one. We're zeroing in the theme of ceremony, with the guiding wisdom of our dear friend Judy Brooks, and our guest Sky. As always Judy brings her passion for inquiry, discovery and reflection to the table, and Sky shares the space and his wisdom as a Shaman, healer, leader of ceremony, and facilitator of plant medicine journeys.

This conversation ebbs and flows in the lane of spirituality, self-discovery, and finding ceremony and the sacred in the everyday. We are so grateful to Judy for introducing us to Sky, and we were thrilled to connect with Sky and listen and learn from him, his stories and the wisdom he carries. Wherever you are on your journey, we know this conversation has the potential to carry you deeper into the wonder and mystery of this beautiful experience we call life.

Enjoy

Z&D

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Happy Tuesday, or as we should call it for today's episode (Second Monday). We caught up with Amanda Lee Smith, the CEO and co-founder of Monday—a branding and content marketing agency building brands that enhance human potential. We loved this conversation with Amanda, as it wound from her upbringing and spiritual roots, to her journey into branding, marketing and ultimately storytelling.

Amanda is a values driven human that works to help people get clear on their own values, ideals, and ultimately the story they are telling the world. Expect to be inspired by Amanda, as we jam on a whole host of ideas, from the art of story telling, using words to create worlds, getting clear on our purpose and values, Angel investing, regenerative capitalism, and some lessons learned from worms, dirt and her beloved coastal garden.

We are so grateful for Amanda, and all her wisdom, laughter, and insights she shared.

We know you're going to love this one!

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Amanda Lee Smith: Instagram

Monday Creative: Instagram / Website

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We're so glad you are here for this episode. We sat down to chat with our friend and neighbour Ayako Gallagher. Ayako is an incredibly strong woman who has endured one of the most difficult things anyone could face. She lost her baby just months before she was due. While this reality is much more common than many of us may realize, Ayako's story unfolded in the midst of the Pandemic which meant she was forced to give birth to her daughter in isolation. We were deeply moved, and very grateful that Ayako courageously shared her story with us, and further more, she shares about how she began to face her grief, and chose to be a voice for her daughter Emiko, and a voice for the many women and families who have experienced a similar reality.

Ayako is a community organizer, a humanitarian, an advocate, and voice for people to share and experience the process of grieving in order to help pick up the pieces of their lives after loss. Her voice is so important, and we both learned a great deal from this conversation. We need people like Ayako in our lives. People who are brave, bold, and willing to have the conversations we typically avoid for reasons that don't measure up. We are very thankful to add her episode to our catalogue, and we know you will be better for listening.

Enjoy,

Z&D

** Disclaimer: this episode includes topics that may be sensitive for some listeners including grief, miscarriage and loss of a child.

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Ayako: Instagram

Mamas Matter Here: Instagram

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We are very happy to share this episode with you all. We caught up with local activist Zoe Peled. Zoe is no stranger to standing up for what she believes in, raising awareness, and inviting others to share her passion for animal advocacy. Zoe received her BFA in Photography from Emily Carr University, with additional studies in Critical Theory, examining the positioning and terminology around animals. She continues to learn and grow as an advocate and activist in the Vancouver area as someone who is a dynamic community creator and leverages her many talents to bring people together in pursuit of a more just world for animals.

In this conversation we touched on how Zoe got into activism, her Art school days, and how she influenced Zach towards veganism. We hear about some of her passions, and work as an advocate and animal rights activist. She reveals some shocking information about subsidies, and leaves us all inspired to be better, live better, and move into activism!

Enjoy

Z&D

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We are super excited to share this weeks episode with you all! We sat down with Tara Bosch the founder of the revolutionary Candy "Smart Sweets". We were joined by Judy Brooks who has been a friend and mentor to Tara as she navigated her way through start up life, and managing the tremendous success of her innovative brand. In this conversation we talked about discovering your vision and purpose and leaning into it with all you've got.

Tara is an incredible example of someone who identified a need, and had a desire to change the status quo. She is certainly a disruptor of the best kind, and was ale to create a product that is a healthier, planet friendlier, version of the Candy many of us grew up with.

As always Judy brings her thoughtful, wise and inquisitive self into the conversation in a way that adds depth, reflection and purpose to what was already a great discussion on changing the game with a clear vision and a purpose driven business.

We know you are going to enjoy this conversation!

As always, thanks for listening!

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Tara Bosch: Instagram

Smart Sweets: Instagram / Website

Judy Brooks: Linkedin / Website

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We are soo excited to share this week's conversation. We caught up with the one and only Gary Robbins. Gary is an incredible endurance athlete, who has run many of the world's top trail races, and notably for many, he was a three time participant in the infamous Barkley Marathon. Gary is also the race director and co-founder of Coast Mountain Trail Running, which hosts some of the best trail races in BC. 

In addition to being an incredible athlete, race director, and content creator Gary is a family man, and a person who is passionate about creating community through running. And as we found out, he is one hell of a story teller! 

In this conversation we talk about how Gary got into running, and endurance athletics, we hear about many of his adventures, and mis-adventures, lessons learned along the way, and life beyond running. This was truly like a campfire storytelling session that we were absolutely leaning in for! 

We know you’re going to love this one!

Peace, 

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Gary Robbins: Instagram / Strava / Facebook

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Ever feel split between your work self and your home self? Are you living as your authentic self in both your private and professional life? If so, toady's episode will really speak to you! We sat down with the legendary Deena Chochinov to talk about this very thing. In her new Book "HomeWork" Deena helps as bridge the gap between being our best selves at work and at home.

She says "We tend to think of our lives as being split between the professional and the personal—believing that in order to lead successfully, we must separate our roles at work and at home. But managing two divided identities exhausts us. It derails our ability to be effective, skillful leaders in all the spheres we inhabit. This book identifies the many “crossovers,” and how you can integrate your professional and personal selves to show up whole…in both places."

We dive into it on this pod, going through many facets of life and leadership!

Enjoy!

Z&D

Deena Chochinov: Website

Book: Homework by Deena Chochinov

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Have you been wanting more from your life? Better diet and nutrition? Better fitness routine? Deeper spiritual practice? What if all these things were right within your grasp, with only a few intentional shifts of your decisions and actions the life you want is right in front of you... Today's conversation with the legendary Nimai Delgado! We were very thrilled to sit down with Nimai and talk about his successful career as a vegan bodybuilder, an entrepreneur and coach in the vegan health, wellness and supplement creator. We certainly did touch on these, but the conversation really had great energy and flowed into the practice of being intentional with building your life in the way you desire. Our convo delves deep into what he calls "intentioneering" a practice of intentional designing your life and habits in a way that helps you get the most out of your time here. We know you're going to dig this one.

And if Nimai is new to you, here's a bit about him...

Nimai Delgado is a vegan professional bodybuilder, mechanical engineer, lifestyle coach, and motivational speaker. He’s been featured on the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine as well as James Cameron’s documentary “The Game Changers”. He hosts his own podcast where he has conversations that aim to bring a modern, more conscious perspective to health and fitness by sharing inspirational stories and knowledge from the younger generation of vegans who are on a mission to make a difference.

Thanks for tuning in!

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Nimai Delgado: Instagram / Website / Podcast

Vedge Nutrition: Website / Instagram

VeganFitness.com : Website / Instagram

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We’re truly thrilled to share this conversation with you all! We sat down with the living legend Scott Jurek! Our podcast was recorded as part of the planted expo weekend here in Vancouver, and prior to recording Scott had led an ultra fun run, posed for pics, chatted with fans, and delivered a keynote speech as part of the expo, and like a true endurance athlete, went the distance with us in this conversation.

We covered his journey into running, some of his favourite and memorable moments on the run, chatted about his time in the Copper Canyons, and found out some of his favourite things to eat! Scott was a lot of fun to chat with, and we are so grateful to him for being with us!

If Scott is unfamiliar to any of you here are a few things to know, he has been named one of the greatest runners of all time, Scott Jurek has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events including the historic 153-mile Spartathlon, the Hardrock 100, the Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon, and—his signature race—the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven straight times. Scott has also taken the running world by storm with his 2015 Appalachian Trail speed record, averaging nearly 50 miles a day over 46 days—and the United States all-surface record in the 24-Hour Run with 165.7 miles: 6.5 marathons in one day. 

He is a bestselling author of "Eat and Run", as well as his new book "North" and has been featured in the epic story "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall. Scott is also a champion of the vegan diet, and has proven time and time again that this diet nourishes if the most hardcore of endurance athletes!

We KNOW you're going to enjoy this one!

Happy trails,

Z&D

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In today's episode we sit down to discuss some simple, practical and even fun ways we can take action, even small action, to help make a big impact on our environment. As parents of young kids, it is extremely important to us that we model, teach and practice what we preach when it comes to caring for our planet. From clear skies, to clean oceans, vibrant wildlife and old growth forests, this planet of ours is pretty special, and we'd like to do our best to show it the love it deserves. And hey, we kind of depend on it pretty much everything, so lets just say climate work is a mutually beneficial pursuit.

Whether you have little people in your home or not, this episode is packed with simple yet important actions to help look after our shared mother. We hope you enjoy listening to the convo as much as we did having it.

peace, love, and goodness.

Z&D

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This week we sat down with Dr. Pamela Fergusson a registered dietitian with a PhD in nutrition, and over 15 years of experience with changing lives through better nutrition. She has worked as a lecturer in nutrition at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK and Ryerson University, Canada. Pamela also has worked as a Dietitian in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia for organizations such as Unicef and the World Food program. She has broad and diverse experience from working in research and teaching as well as public health and clinical practice.

We chatted about her experience of raising a family on a plant based diet, and she gave us loads of good information, tips, tricks, and new ideas to help feed our growing fams! This conversation covered lots of ground and is great for busy families looking to cook and eat healthy meals, and for new and expecting mothers (and fathers), as well as anyone looking to up their health by being intentional with their food choices, as Dr. Fergusson drops knowledge sharing that a well planned plantbased diet is suitable for any age, including your toddler!

We were very happy to chat with Dr. Fergusson about raising vegan kids, and are excited to share this wonderful resource with you all!

Dig in and enjoy!

Z&D

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We are very excited to bring you today's episode. We were able to sit down with the director of the incredible Netflix documentary Seaspiracy, Ali Tabrizi. This podcast was not only amazing because of all the knowledge Ali brings to the table, but it was also recorded live with an audience as part of the Planted Expo weekend. We were thrilled to cap off an incredible weekend with this intimate dinner and conversation held at Vancouver's Nightshade restaurant.

If you have yet to see it, Seaspiracy was the breakout movie of 2021, it was viewed by people all over the world launching Seaspiracy to the top of Neflix's watch list. Through the film Ali tells a compelling story of how the peril of facing our oceans and the life within it is something that directly affects us. From the largest sea creatures to the phytoplankton, the balance and health of our oceans is something we must be aware of, and be actively working to protect.

As a talented film maker, and storyteller Ali presents an honest look and hopeful vision for how we can all learn about, support, create lasting change, and help our oceans, and therefore ourselves. This conversation covers many of the questions we wanted to explore with Ali as a follow up to Seaspiracy, as well as an exposé on government subsidies, and how the Fishery system is corrupt and completely unsustainable. We were so grateful to Ali as well as the planted expo team, and the incredible crew at Nightshade for making an unforgettable evening.

We hope you enjoy this one,

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Ali Tabrizi: Instagram

Seaspiracy: Instagram / Website

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We are very excited to share today's episode. This conversation was equal parts enlightening and inspiring, and was also loads of fun. We caught up with the one and only Dr. Eric Posen of the Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre here in Vancouver where he has been practicing for the last 35 years. Eric has a gentle, compassionate, and holistic approach to his practice and brought that same energy to our conversation today. Eric has a unique approach to helping people become well, recognizing that everyone who sets foot in his office is on a journey of healing. He says, "Going to the doctor has always been an arduous affair. First there is the nagging symptom that just doesn’t go away—its presence a constant reminder that something is not quite right. Or perhaps you’ve already been given a diagnosis and tried a myriad of therapies geared to that particular problem, but nothing seems to work. To seek out help for a concern that is occurring in your body can be a trial. It can be frightening to feel that your body is betraying you and frustrating to find no cure." Thankfully Eric is there to journey with his patients, helping them restore balance, discover health, and even heal themselves.

This conversation is a great look into health, healing, holistic approaches to medicine and the practice of different modalities of healing. We are deeply appreciative of Eric, and his generosity of spirit. We know you are going to get a lot out of this conversation.

Enjoy!

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Dr. Eric Posen: Website

Integrative Naturopathic Mexican Centre: Website / Instagram

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Happy Tuesday! We're back with another episode of ALMG! Today we are joined by two guests, the always radiant Judy Brooks and her invitee Sean Carter in the third of our conversations with Judy and her guest of choice. We love this format because we get to sit down with amazing humans who are connected through Judy, her immersion experiences and her knowing our love for meaningful and inspiring conversation.

And today's conversation did not disappoint. Sean Carter is first and foremost an incredible human being who has a calm, cool demeanour and was willing to open up about his life experiences, and how the challenges he faced as a young boy were instrumental into shaping him into the person he is today. An accomplished designer, artist, and entrepreneur Sean started out having to overcome so tough stuff. Through our conversation we jam on creativity, design, designing your life, and we pull some cards and talk through some of the considerations from the artifact Judy, Sean and others created.

We know you will enjoy this conversation!

Get into it!

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Sean Carter: Website

Carter Hales Design Lab: Website / Instagram

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We are stoked on today's episode! We caught up with one of the modern leaders of the plant based movement, Simon Hill is the host and founder of the hugely popular The Proof podcast and blog of the same name, and a nutritionist and qualified physiotherapist. On top of his formal education, Simon spends hours and hours deciphering scientific studies so he can break down how to fuel your body to promote longevity and reduce the chance of developing disease while simultaneously achieving whatever health and fitness goals you may have. He is the plant-based food contributor to Chris Hemsworth’s fitness app, Centr, and in 2019 Simon opened a plant-based restaurant, Eden, in his Sydney neighbourhood of Bondi. In 2021 he published his book The Proof is in the Plants, with Penguin Australia, which shot to the #1 non-fiction book Australia-wide in it's debut week.

Simon has got the knowledge and experience to back up his claims, and we threw all kinds of questions at him in this conversation. From protein sources, to eating plant based for athletics, go to supplements, and so much more! You are not going to want to miss this one!

enjoy,

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Simon Hill: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / Website

The Proof Podcast: Instagram / Listen

Book: 'The Proof is in the plants' by Simon Hill

Resource Guides by Simon Hill 

Blog: Protein Protocol For Resistance Training Plant-Based Athletes by Simon Hill

Blog: 10 of my key learnings from nutrition and environmental science by Simon Hill

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How do you optimize your body? What does it mean to future proof yourself? How can you create movement for longevity? These are questions we are always exploring, be it supplements, nutrition, performance and recovery. And today's guest is the perfect person to bounce these questions off of. Andrew Sabarre is the Chief Clinical Officer at Myodetox, a leading physiotherapy clinic with spaces in Vancouver, Toronto and Los Angeles.

Andrew is an extremely accomplished physiotherapist, an entrepreneur, an outside the box thinker, and all around cool guy. We had a blast sitting down with him to chat about how we can optimize and future proof our bodies. Our conversation covers a bit of his story, his passion for sports and athletics, and how he has grown as someone who supports people in their athletic pursuits.

Andrew is an amazing dude, and this conversation was a lot of fun.

We know you're going to dig.

Peace,

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Andrew Sabarre: Instagram 

Myodetox : Instagram / Website 

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Get ready for an eye opening, and thought provoking episode on the nature of Animal Rights Activism, civil disobedience, and breaking unjust laws to shed light on a system rife with injustice. We were thrilled to sit down with Amy Soranno, Amy is an advocate for collective liberation through strategic activism. Challenging animal agriculture and the systems that exploit animals, humans and the planet.

She is perhaps best known as being one of the Excelsior4. Amy along with Nick Schafer, Roy Sasano and Geoff Regier have been charged with exposing criminal animal cruelty. By entering and taking footage inside of the Excelsior hog farm, Amy and her companions broke several laws, many of them unjust to begin with and are now facing criminal charges that could land them up to 70 years in prison!

Amy is inspiring in her commitment to live with her values and purpose aligned with her actions and activism. This is an episode that will leave you inspired, shocked, and with eyes wide open to the backwards and cruel system of mass animal agriculture. We're thankful to Amy for this look behind the curtain.

As Always, thanks for listening.

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Amy Soranno: Instagram / Facebook

Excelsior 4: Website

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Are you ready to build some healthy habits? Are you tired of searching for the "quick fix", knowing what is really required for lasting change is a commitment to yourself, and to daily decisions that over time add up to big results? OR are you simply looking to build a better version of yourself? If so, this episode is for you. We were thrilled to sit down with Mandy Gill, Mandy is an high performance Athlete, entrepreneur, and media personality, she is also a major champion of everything health related. After overcoming anorexia in her late teens, she fell in love with Crossfit and from there her passion of living life to the fullest with fitness was born.

Mandy does not shy away from doing hard things, tackling the world with a sense of wonder and adventure! She is truly and inspiring human being, and our conversation touches on how she designed her life through habits that would serve her in achieving her goals, and even going beyond what she thought was possible. From running ultra-marathons, to becoming a successful leader in helping people and businesses identify and lean into healthy habits to become the best they can be.

Be sure to check this one out, it's loaded with goodness!

Peace,

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Mandy Gill: Instagram / Website

Podcast: Hooked on Habits

App: Healthy Habits

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When it comes to talking about the climate crisis, there is often not a lot of hope, but award winning author Arno Kopecky sheds some light on the promise amidst the peril of it all. Arno is an environmental journalist and author whose work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, The Walrus, the Literary Review of Canada, Reader’s Digest, and others. He has authored three books, "The Devil's Curve: A Journey into Power and Profit at the Amazon's Edge" as well as the harrowing tale inspired by his travels up the BC coast "The Oil Man and the Sea" which chronicles the battle to keep oil tankers out of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest. His latest work " The Environmentalist's Dilemma Promise and Peril in an Age of Climate Crisis" is the focus of much of our conversation. We had a great time chatting with Arno, who is not just a great writer, but an amazing storyteller. Our conversation covers some of Arno's incredible adventures, his desire to write and share stories as well as his passion for spreading awareness and raising hope in the face of the state of our climate.

We know you will love Arno and this episode, he is truly a great thinker, storyteller, and advocate for a better future. Be sure to check out his books, you won't be disappointed! Thanks for tuning in!

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Arno Kopecky: Instagram

Book: The Environmentalist's Dilemma Promise and Peril in an Age of Climate Crisis by Arno Kopecky

Article: "Increasing Fossil Fuel Production will not Lead to Peace" by Arno Kopecky

Article: The BC Government Tapes: Climate, Energy and Site C by Arno Kopecky

Article: The BC Government Tapes : Old Growth by Arno Kopecky

Article: Can Canada's Forests Survive Climate Change? by Arno Kopecky

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Today's episode is a great one. We were joined by the always insightful Judy Brooks, and her wonderful daughter Devon. Judy wanted to bring Devon on the pod to talk all things business, relationships, motherhood and parenting, and so much more. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, from Zach and Devon's history at high school dances, to Devon's love for mountain biking, social media usage, and everything in between.

Devon is the Founder of Sphere, which is a one of kind online coaching platform that meets people where they are at, in order to get them where they are going. Devon's passion for connection was clear in our conversation, and her willingness to engage, and dive into any topic reflects her openness, bravery, and adventurous spirit.

With Judy and Devon there was a ton of awesome energy, wisdom, and laughter flowing. We know you're going to enjoy this conversation.

Peace, Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Judy Brooks: Linkedin / Website

Devon Brooks: Instagram

Sphere: Website / Instagram / Coaching

Read: Consider curated by Judy Brooks

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We've got a fun one lined up today! We've crossed the ONE YEAR mark of ALMG episodes! We were joined for this conversation by our dear friend May Globus of The Craft Podcast who graciously and thoughtfully helped us do a 'year in review'. It was really fun to reflect back on all the wisdom we have gained over the course of the last year, and we are incredibly grateful for all the conversations we have been able to share.

We would like to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to our team that makes each episode of ALMG happen. Katie Shaw is the pod boss, who keeps us on track and ensures episodes are titled, uploaded and ready to go, for you all every Tuesday. Without her, we probably wouldn't have made it past 2 weeks. And we also want to shout out Ana Aguilar our ever creative and inspiring graphic designer. She's the one who makes it all look so cool! When Ana's not designing brilliant Decks, logos, or t-shirts, she's climbing rock walls like a boss. We are so grateful for you!

And of course, we want to say thanks to each and every one of our guests, who have shared time, space, and conversation in such meaningful, vulnerable, and powerful ways. ALMG would not be what it is without you! We are SO grateful. And lastly to YOU, the listener! We have immense gratitude for each and every one of you! For your time and attention, your likes, reviews, comments, messages, and support means the world to us! The goal of ALMG was to bring people together to create just a little bit of goodness, and the fact that you're here is an amazing realization of that goal, so we are forever grateful for you!

Ok, tune in to this episode for all the love, reflection, and find our what Zach and Dean really think of each other!

in gratitude,

Z&D

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We are really excited to share this week's episode. We caught up with the one and only Hillary McBride, for a conversation centred on embodiment. Hilary is a therapist, researcher, speaker and writer. She loves to help see people grow, heal, change, and come into more fullness in themselves and their relationships. She is passionate about the well-being of all people, and wants to make psychology and academic research accessible to a wide variety of people. This is the foundation of the conversation we had with her, on embodiment.

Hillary is a leading voice in the conversation, and work of embodiment, including her most recent book "The Wisdom of Your Body; Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living". In this conversation we dive into a number of topics, from simply defining or clarifying embodiment as a term, looking into how we are, or are not quite living fully embodied, how social power and societal norms can influence our embodiment, and living in alignment with our body and mind. Through story and Metaphor Hillary deftly unpacks the wisdom we carry in our bodies, and how we would all benefit from living more fully in our bodies.

Enjoy this one!

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Hillary Mcbride: Instagram / Website

Book: The Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary L. Mcbride

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We're soo excited for today's episode! Desiree Nielsen is BACK on the pod and we were talking all things Gut Health! Desiree has authored a new cookbook called "Good for your gut" that is hot of the press! We caught up with her for a conversation where we dug into all the gut health goodness. In true Desiree fashion, she is delivering a tonne of amazing information in great detail, in a way that is easily digestible. In this episode we talk about the importance and role fibre plays in the gut, we cover pre and probiotics, fermented foods, how the gut works, gut health and immunity, eating for a healthy micro-biome, sugar and the gut, health at any-size, poop, and much more!

If you missed her first episode be sure to check it out here. We love Desiree, and are so grateful for her wisdom, expertise, and willingness to share with us! Grab your fibre-rich snack, pop-in your headphones hit play on this episode and head over to your local bookstore to grab a copy of Good for your Gut! Your micro-biome will thank you!

Enjoy,

Z&D

Want to learn a "little more" about Desiree and the gut?

Desiree Nielsen: Website | Instagram | Podcast

All Sorts Podcast: Listen | Instagram

Book: Good For Your Gut by Desiree Nielsen

Book: Eat More Plants Cookbook by Desiree Nielsen

Article: The 5 Best Supplements for IBS

Article: “Understanding IBS, Part 1”

Article: “If healthy eating feels like deprivation…you’re doing it wrong. Here’s how to get it right.”

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We're back this week with another great guest! Zoë Pawlak, is an artist, business woman, mom, athlete, seeker, learner and teacher all rolled into one dynamic package. It was so much fun to spend some time chatting with her and learning from her story, her approach to life, and the wisdom she holds. Some of the highlights of this conversation are hearing about her story as a young girl who took risks, and embarked on some pretty big adventures, re-discovering sport later in life, the artistic process, sobriety, cold plunges, resilience, compassion and self reflection.

Zoë was a delight to speak with, and we know you will enjoy her story, and resonate with many aspects of her life which she so graciously shares. We look forward to future conversations with Zoë and hope to hit the court with her soon for a game of pick up ball.

Enjoy,

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Zoë Pawlak: Instagram / Website

Artwork by Zoë: Website

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this week we caught up with Adam Voidoid, we chatted all things running, culture, his upbringing and creating community. For those of you who don't know Adam, he is the head of content for Satisfy Running, and the Editor-in-Chief for Possessed Magazine, he is an impressive runner, and is all around a very rad human.

We were excited to chat with him about his journey into running, which is a little unconventional, and how he discovered a love for running which eventually led him to take a part time customer service job with Satisfy. Eventually Adam began to tackle amazing runs and create dope content for Satisfy and he hasn't looked back since. Adam brings a rebellious, punk rock, spirit to his work with Satisfy and it makes sense that someone who took an alternative pathway into the running world, continues to defy convention once firmly planted in it.

From the runner's high, to playlists, and his journey growing up and everything in-between, you're going to dig this conversation!

Enjoy,

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Adam Voidoid: Instagram

Satisfy Running: Instagram / Website 

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Today on the pod we've got the one and only Tamara Taggart. As a born and raised Vancouver Girl, Tamara has a local focus which has connected her to many people in the community, as a supporter, advocate and organizer. Tamara also had a very successful career in broadcasting and as such is a familiar face to many of us here in Vancouver. In addition to her broadcasting and television credentials Tamara is well known for her more than two decades of work in the community as an activist, a community organizer, and former candidate in Vancouver's political scene. Needless to say, she is someone who cares about the people around her, and she cares about making the world a better, more inclusive place for everyone.

In our conversation we cover a range of topics that are close to her, from Journalism and Journalistic integrity in a time of "fake news" and open critiques of "mainstream media", we talk about Ableism, and how our world is not accommodating to people with any kind of exceptionalities or disability, and she shares about her own personal journey, one that required resilience in the face of difficulty, and embracing and facing the unknown with hope, grace, grit and determination.

This was a really fun, and impactful conversation. We were so grateful for the opportunity to listen and learn from Tamara!

We know you will love this one!

Enjoy, Z&D

Episode Resources:

Tamara Taggart: Instagram

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We're back again with our good friend Judy Brooks, only this time Judy brought a friend along! We are thrilled to introduce Warren Schindler. Warren is the founder of Legacy Showroom, which is one of the Country's top fashion showrooms in Canada. Like most of us, Warren is so much more than his career, although he takes great pride in what he does, Warren is someone who thinks deeply, and does the work of self-reflection, and rolls his sleeves up to get to the work of pursuing his purpose, and stepping out in growth.

Our conversation flows between our own interest and curiosity around social media, curiosity, and learning to uncover and pursue the things in life that are worth striving for. Judy takes the lead on walking us through some of the considerations from her artifact. We all pulled cards, read them aloud and shared what they mean to us, and how they were resonating, or sparking new thoughts and intentions in us.

It was so great to chat with Warren, and experience a mini-immersion with Judy. There is much to be gleaned from the honest sharing and vulnerable expression in this one. We know you're going to dig it.

peace,

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Judy Brooks: Linkedin / Website

Warren Schindler: Instagram

Read: Consider curated by Judy Brooks

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Today's episode is not only a great conversation. It is an important one. We had the privilege of sitting down with Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee. Ta7talíya is the founder and CEO of Decolonize Everything, a workshop based teaching tool that was developed to help people transform colonial narratives and create an awareness of the harm those narratives have been and are doing.

Ta7talíya is a decolonial creative & strategist catalyzing social change to transform colonial narratives & impacts. She works within the intersection of class, culture and creativity focusing on social change through communications and deep engagement. She has created a lifesize board game called "Sínulhkay and Ladders" that has participants walk through it, in a playful, but revelatory way, revealing how much we have been shaped by colonial practices.

In this conversation we touch on a number of topics, of her life and her work, but kept coming back to the central thread of decolonizing ourselves, by becoming aware, and committing to being better, making mistakes, and trying again, with open ears, eyes, and hearts.

We know you're going to be moved by this one!

With Gratitude,

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee: Instagram / Website

Nahanee Creative: Instagram / Facebook

Decolonize First: Workbook

Decolonize… : Workbook

Territorial Acknowledgements: Mini-Course

Decolonizing 101 Course: Website

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Remember the feeling of ultimate freedom you got as a kid on a bike? Remember how it felt like somehow the whole world opened up to you, your two wheels, and the desire to keep on exploring? Today's guest never lost that desire, and in fact, his desire for freedom on two wheels took him on some EPIC adventures, and led to him riding in some of the world's most notable cycling races.

Svein Tuft former pro cyclist, with major accomplishments in the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia, where he wore the Maglia Rosa. He is a Canadian Olympian, and overall legend on two wheels. As if that were not enough, Svein's life story sounds like it could be taken from the pages of a great adventure tale. He is a rugged outdoorsman, a trailblazer, a mountaineer, and someone who is not defined by limitations, but rather by sheer will and a determination to take the road less travelled.

Svein is truly one of a kind, the saying "they don't make them like this anymore" seems rather fitting for him, although he is as humble as he is accomplished. And it was a great pleasure sitting down to chat with him. And listening in some measure of awe and wonder to the legendary tales he tells that are simply moments of his journey.

Whether you follow cycling or not, this conversation will inspire you, it will leave you longing for adventure, and will hopefully help you see the potential in all of us to take on seemingly wild and impossible things!

Enjoy the ride

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Svein Tuft: Instagram / Website

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What do you want to be known for in 20 years? What legacy do you want to begin building today? How can intentionally imagining your life in 20 years help you in the immediate decisions that are in front of you today?

Today we're chatting with radiant Katie Ruddell of Kokomo. In addition to being the founder and owner of Kokomo, Katie is also an entrepreneur, brand strategist, business guide and goal coach. And we sat down with her to chat about goals, goal setting, and the mindset of manifestation.

We wanted to have this conversation because so many of us have set goals. We set them annually with a great deal of ambition, or we set them in response to an action or event in our lives, or we recognize that where we currently are in life , is not our final destination. And many of us have experienced both, the feeling of achieving a goal as well as missing one, or simply giving up on a goal. Life gets busy, priorities change, or perhaps we set a lofty goal that required more than we could give.

Regardless of your relationship with goals, goal setting or visioning practices, Katie brings a fresh energy to her work, and shares through stories and fact, how we can not only set, but achieve our goals! Get out your notepads folks!

We hope you find this episode as inspiring as we did!

Peace,

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Katie Ruddell: Instagram / Website / YouTube

Kokomo: Instagram / Website

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Today on the pod we are chatting with Dane Stevens of Optimi Health. Dane is a rad human, with many cool things on the go, from sourcing ethical diamonds from around the world for his Jewellery business, to spreading the good word about the power and potential of functional mushrooms as the Chief Marketing Officer & Director of Optimi Health. Dane shares about the journey he took to get into the business of mushrooms, and some of what Optimi is up to as they are seeking to create opportunities for people to achieve physical, spiritual and mental well-being. Optimi's goal is to bring-to-market an evolving product family of functional mushroom-based formulations to help transform and “optimize” human development. Dane was super fun to chat with, and had lots of knowledge to share about the 'branding' of mushroom products out there, as well as some of other FAQ's and general mushroom knowledge.

We had a great time chatting with Dane, and know that you will dig this conversation!

As always, thanks for listening!

Peace,

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Dane Stevens: Instagram

Optimi Health: Instagram / Website

Optimi Life: Instagram

Cavalier: Instagram / Website

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Can movement be stillness? Can physical motion settle our minds? Can we use breath, movement, and mindfulness as one to connect to ourselves and the world we often miss that is right in front of us? Our Guest today is Ryan Willms and he is a steward of mindfulness and stillness through motion in our modern times. Ryan is the host of his own podcast "Into the Well" where he hosts guests, and riffs on solo pods about his own journey of self-actualization of spiritual and physical evolution of the human experience.

Ryan is a coach, a guide, and someone who is an easy source of inspiration. Whether he is flexing his creative muscles through unique, beautiful and meaningful capsules with rad brands, hosting and leading people on runs, developing himself, or simply sharing his physical pursuits on Strava or Instagram.

We really enjoyed this zoom pod with Ryan, where we talk about the connection of movement, mindfulness, human potential and development and more! Be sure to tune in, and be ready to tackle with intention, the next leg of journey, wherever it starts, and to wherever it takes you!

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Ryan Willms: Instagram

Into the Well: Website

Listen: Into The Well Podcast with Ryan Willms

Watch: Road to 70.3: A Holistic Journey of Conscious Transformation, Endurance and Becoming

Listen: Reconnecting with our True Self - Ryan Willms

Reigning Champ: Run & Become by Ryan Willms

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Rich Roll has been a source of inspiration for us for a long time. From his athletic pursuits, to his journey with sobriety, his eclectic spirituality, his leadership in the plant-based movement, and of course his incredible podcast. Each of these components or 'pillars' of his life have made Rich a person who is wise, humble, and open to beginning again on the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. And his many supporters are the beneficiaries of his willingness to share his experiences, learnings, victories and failures.

This conversation was a bit different for us, as it was recorded live in front of an audience of a few hundred fellow Rich Roll fans. We were serenaded by the musical stylings of Noble Son, and then took the stage to have a conversation that touched on topics ranging from Spirituality, veganism, athletics, nuance, and much more.

We were beyond thrilled to have this conversation, and are deeply grateful to Stevan Mirkovich and the team at Planted Expo for the opportunity.

We are also very excited to share this one with you!

peace, plants ;)

Z&D

Episode Resources:

Rich Roll: Instagram / Website / Twitter / Youtube

Listen: The Rich Roll Podcast 

Listen: Rich Roll on the Tim Ferriss Podcast

Read: Finding Ultra by Rich Roll

Read: Voicing Change by Rich Roll

Read: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Read: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 

Read: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall & Douglas Abrams

Planted Expo: Instagram

Noble Son: Instagram / Spotify

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Pour yourself a drink and get ready for this episode... Did you assume we meant alcohol? Why is "grabbing a drink" or "going for drinks" synonymous with alcohol. Why does our culture normalize and even celebrate drinking culture when we know the effects can be negative if not devastating for many individuals?

In today's episode we chatted with our pal Fiona Hepher from Sansorium all about alcohol, drinking, and drinking culture. Along with her mother and sister Fiona pioneered Sansorium a brand dedicated to maintaining the social, celebratory, and communal desire to share food & drink, and is equally committed to elevating the sensory experience of those moments by offering non-alcoholic offerings that do not skimp on taste or quality.

Our conversation flows from Fiona's roots, her experiences with travel, and living abroad, and of course, how she found her way into the niche, but growing business of providing superb quality 'drinks' without the intoxicating effect. We touch on our own personal stories and experiences with drinking, and the pressure or feeling of obligation to drink. We explore drinking culture, and how it is so pervasive in our society.

Fiona is a wonderful conversationalist, a person committed to changing the game, and elevating sobriety as something we should celebrate, regardless of our history with alcohol. We know you'll dig this conversation.

Cheers,

Z&D

Episode Resources:

• Fiona Hepher : Instagram
• Sansorium: Website / Instagram

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Have you ever been so caught up in the stuff of life that you have failed to stop, look around, and take stock, or evaluate how things are going? When was the last time you paused to consider where you are at, or to simply ponder the depth and beauty of some poetry and ask, what might this teach me about my life right now.

Today we sat down with a legendary human, the luminous Judy Brooks to talk about all things personal growth and evolution. Judy is a person who wears many hats, but spends a lot of her time focusing on other people, and helping them reflect and chart their course. Her style is unorthodox, her approach is people centred, and her success lies in the success of the people she supports. Whether it is through mentoring them in their business, assisting them in self reflection for forward movement, or a full on immersion experience complete with mountain climbing, and community building.

While our conversation covers lots of ground, we spend some time 'pulling cards' and reflecting on some considerations from the artifact Judy and her community have created which serves as a personal and communal guide to a deeper knowing of ones self. Judy masterfully guides us through the considerations and helps us reflect on the experience.

Judy is a radiant human, and we know you'll dig this episode!

dive in!

Z&D

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Episode Resources:

Judy Brooks: Linkedin / Website

Read: Consider curated by Judy Brooks

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