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In this episode I speak with CEO of the app “Safe and the City” and business coach Jillian Kowalchuk. Jillian tells us a story of experiencing harassment in London which resulted in her launching this app now available in London and Berlin. 

She tells us about growing up in Yemen and the many countries she's lived in. We talk about going through transitions in life. She also talks about being a life coach. We talk about finding direction in life, and how to set goals and achieve them. Also getting over negative self-talk and actually asking for what you want in life.

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In this Episode I talk with veteran comedian Dave Hudson. Dave talks about his family history with the church and growing up an altar boy. He talks about why he left the church and became an atheist. He also gives his idea of what spirituality is to him. 

Dave also talks about dealing with death, depression and chronic pain. We also talk about selflessness and how helping people is what really makes him feel good. We also have a great conversation on meditation and psychedelics. Dave also shares some of the big-name comics he's crossed paths with in his 25-year career.  

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In this episode I speak with comedian and digital producer on “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” Mohanad Elshieky.  Mohanad tells us about growing up in Benghazi, Libya.  He tells us about starting a controversial radio show in Benghazi where they talked about counter-cultural ideas.  He started getting death threats and then the civil war started which eventually resulted him in moving to America. 

Mohanad shares what it's like being in an Immigrant in America and what it’s like having the “immigrant story” defining you.  He explains how the “immigrant story” takes away from the complexity of an individual.  He shares how comedy empowered him to be able to tell his own story. 

Mohanad also talks about how he believed in keeping religion separate from government and draws parallels between the ultra-religious in Libya and America. 

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In this episode I speak with Comedian and Promoter Marc Anthony Sinagoga. Marc and I speak about what it’s like returning to comedy after the lock downs were lifted and what comedy is like during COVID. Marc also talks about juggling his comedy career with promoting comedy shows. 

Marc opens up about his struggles with weight. He tells us how he took a DNA test from “DNA Labs” to understand his body more to lose weight. He shares his struggles with dieting and how weight sometimes feels like part of his comedy identity. 

Marc and I also talk about the similarities in Italian and Pakistani cultures. Marc also shares a hilarious story about getting kicked out of the Vatican. 

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In this episode I talk with comedian Kyle Lucey.  Kyle opens up about his childhood growing up in a house with a lot of abuse and violence. He shares what it’s like growing up in poverty to abusive parents. He shares how he escaped his house at 19 with nothing and found a way to make it work. He tells us about how he was contemplating suicide but went to therapy and turned his life around.

Kyle shares some of the best tools he learnt in therapy. He tells us what co-dependency is, how it causes you harm and how to overcome it. He shares how meditation has helped him with his mental health. Kyle also shares how he uses humor to transcend a painful moment.

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In this Episode I speak with Comedian and host of the podcast “The Walk Off” Scott Belford.  Noor and Scott talk about the numerous big moves they have made in their lives and dealing with the uncertainty and anxiety that go along with it.  They talk about how they noticed that their lives have gotten stale and the need for change.  They share stories about how being in a new place is humbling but also provides opportunity for growth.

Noor and Scott also talk about the importance of community.  They share stories of how they got that “hunger for life” back when they thought it was gone.  They also talk about importance of being present in life and how comedy helps them with that.

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In this Episode I speak with Preeti Kaur Dhaliwal who is a Author and Lawyer.  She talks about her creative process of writing a story and what it’s like writing about trauma and pain.  We talk about being a person of color in the creative field and the expectations that are placed on you.  We talk about the power of story and how it can change society.

She also talks about her career switch from a lawyer to an author.  She shares her experiences going through law school as a woman in a very male dominated industry.  She shares how racism can be made into laws and how that can affect people generations later.  She also shares stories of successful movements in society that have created positive changes in the law.

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In this Episode I speak with Dakini who is a teacher of Tantric Sex.  She also is a sex therapist who helps couples and individuals find a healthy sexuality.  She gives us a background on what Tantra is and how she got involved.  She explains the differences between feminine and masculine sexuality, and shares practices that help deepen our libido and intimacy.  She explains the idea of sexual energy in Tantra and how it can be used for increased health, vitality, and creativity. 

We also touch on how unhealthy porn can be for our society.  Dakini also shares common sexual problems men and women seem to have in our society today and how she helps heal them.

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In this episode I speak with Rob who is the host from the YouTube channel “Adeptus Psychonautica”.  Rob and I talk about different parts of the psychedelic community.  We talk about people who make delusional, grandiose claims and also straight up charlatans.  We discuss how this diverts attention from the beneficial parts of psychedelics.  Rob also share a DMT trip he took years ago that help ease his severe anxiety and started him on this path.  He also shares a crazy trip on 5 grams of mushrooms and how it helped him deal with his mother’s death. 

He also talks about an Ayahuasca retreat called “Inner Mastery” that operates almost as a cult.  He explains some of the abuses they have done.  He also gives advice on how to find a safe Ayahuasca retreat if you’re planning on one.

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In This episode I talk with comedian Andrew Albert.  Andrew is a hilarious comedian featured on CBC and Sirius XM Radio.  He opens up about taking care of his mental health during the pandemic.  We joke about the different experiences going through a pandemic in a condo vs in the suburbs. He shares a trip he took getting back into nature that helped him mentally.

We also talk about some of the toxic aspects of masculinity especially when it comes to showing emotion.  We also talk about the links between stress and pain.  We also share our experiences with a breathing exercise that we have been doing and how it has helped us.

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