DIALOGUES by Mindful Endurance Program

On this episode I speak with author Christopher McDougall about running with joy vs. running for 1st place, cold plunges, mental health and how the craft of writing and running share a similar cadence. We touch on aspects of all of his books, the characters involved and the way that running has unlocked a world of adventure, as well as glimpse into his next book.

On episode 16 I speak to Mark Wolynn about his work in the field of family trauma, his book, It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle, and how stress effects our DNA. Mark’s work has been eye-opening and powerful for me personally and I’m excited to share my experience with his workshops and book as Mark shares his own story and how his practice has evolved alongside the science that supports his work.

On this episode Whit Hornsberger talks about finding a mindful balance between the spiritual and physical, de-conditioning our minds, overcoming our fears and the path that led him from college basketball start to teaching meditation, yoga and Vipassanā around the world, including his new online program, Teaching the Mind.

On episode 14 I sat down alone for the second solo episode of the podcast following three weeks of COVID-19 isolation and a month out from a 3-night plant medicine ceremony. I share how the integration is going, some of the key insights and the tools I’ve been using recently to stay grounded.

On this episode Manoj Dias shares his journey from Sri Lanka to Australia, from suffering to mindfulness and the lessons he’s learned from working with the world’s leading meditation teachers and how his own practice has evolved, as he remains an eternal student.

On this episode I speak to Max Vallot and Tom Daly, co-founders of District Vision, a brand that creates ‘tools for mindful athletes.’ We speak about their journey through the fashion industry, bringing mindfulness to their company and building healthy rituals.

Paul Chek shares his thoughts on the Soul, Spirit and how to watch out for the Ego. He talks about how important it is to develop self-love, and if we don't, the pain teacher will likely meet us to help guide the way.

Alastair shares his journey through the fashion industry to become the editor-in-chief of i-D magazine, while getting into becoming a father, working a 12-step program and learning to surrender control to the universe.

On the first solo episode, Ryan speaks about his experience with meditation and the evolution of his practice, how our future self inherits the choices we make now and the value of attention over time.

Mindful running coach and author, Dr. Mike Spino shares about his childhood escape from the Mob, being a father, his work with the Esalen Institute and developing a mind-body connection for performance.