Obstacle Course

Episode 65 brings back The Chiz! Ian Chisholm, Partner with the Roy Group, comes back to the show to discuss how to cuddle up to pain, lessons learned in Covid, the importance of emotions and how they were forced to change their entire business plan in order to keep moving forward. Plus we discuss Ian's Lego Emporium. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's Go!

Debt can often be a long slow bleed. The pain and failure connected with a financial reversal can be overwhelming and make us feel hopeless. Our guest today is Benjy Houser and as a Debt Relief Specialist with 4 Pillars in Victoria for the past 10 years, Benjy offers hope through creative financial solutions. In this fascinating episode, Benjy shares from his own financial failures including the ways he was able to move forward and how he now helps his clients move forward. No matter where you're at, there is always hope. And it begins by listening to this hope filled and very fun conversation. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let the Cash Flow!

In this harrowing episode, we sat down with Joseph Briante and discussed what led to his violent suicide attempt. As a successful lawyer with a "pimped up lifestyle," Joseph seemed to have it all. Meanwhile, a growing darkness and depression had been building. A psychotic break led to Joseph cutting his carotid artery resulting in a dramatic loss of speech and memory. For the past decade Joseph has worked his way back from death to life - including relearning speech and movement. Joseph cites curiosity and creativity as the twin engines that have kept him going and today he loves life and shares his creations with the world. This! Is Another Remarkable Obstacle Course Story. Let's Go!

For episode 62, we sat down with Christy Greenwood, life-long student of plants, music, dance and creativity. Christy has been practicing intuitive energy work, bodywork and massage therapy for 20 years. She also offers Plants & Dance Rewilding journeys in-person and online. She lives with her husband and son in the Cowichan Valley. This! Is another incredible journey. Let's Go!

For episode 61 we sat down with Toni King- Rose and discussed his work as a 21 year old funeral director. One week into his training, Toni saw a gap and decided to pursue End of Life Care for the Trans community. In this conversation, we discuss Toni's decision as a 15 year old to embrace his true identity, the week with his Grandma that changed his life and why he gives his life to death. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's Go.

In our landmark 60th episode, we talk with Ashley and Chris Lewar, creators of Antidote Healing Ltd. After a horrific car accident that nearly took their lives, Chris and Ashley's lives were flipped upside down. Rather than fall into a cycle of bitterness and pain, they rose up and found healing. They are now sharing their healing elixirs with the world thus completing the hero's journey. We also discuss their week with Wim Hof plus their dog Angus says hello! This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's Go!!

Episode 59 is a little different. First off, this episode drops on a Monday rather than the usual Wednesday. And secondly, we appeared with Jim Gardiner on his popular show, Conversations in Courage and discussed what both courage and leadership looks like, especially in times of crises. Learn why Jim is an angel with balls and get ready to cringe when Andrew reads one of John's private text messages. This conversation was recorded by ZOOM video and we'll be posting the video soon! Enjoy everyone!

Are you tired of over-reacting to the stress of everyday life? For episode 58, we sit down with New York Times Best Selling author Scott Carney, the man who literally wrote the book on Wim Hof. In his newest book, The Wedge, Scott teaches us how we can transform our present experience by creating a Wedge between any stimulus (stressor) and our response (stress). In short, we can learn how to control our mind! Scott tests this theory by subjecting himself to chapter after chapter of stressful experience while monitoring his response. His experiences include...MDMA Marital Therapy, Ayahuasca, Sensory Deprivation Tanks, Extreme Exercise and many more crazy things. His conclusion will flood you with hope that you can find joy in the present moment and handle whatever stress life throws your way. This! Is a Bucketlist Guest and Conversation. Breathe Motherfuckers.

For episode 57, we sit down with two of Victoria's most well known and respected businesses and discuss how they are navigating the current COVID-19 crisis. Mike Miller, Founder of Abstract Developments and Mike and Shellie Gudgeon, owner's of Il Terazzo restaurant, share how they are handling the current shutdown, why investing in people is key and how they are remaining hopeful for the future of business. They also share their fascinating origin stories including how Mike Miller used to draw up his plans on a napkin. This hopeful episode will inspire you to remain true to your values and priorities, now, more than ever. Oh yeah, be sure to stick around until the end as you'll never believe who stopped in for supper at Il Terazzo right before the shutdown. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's Go!

For episode 56, we take on one of the biggest obstacles to our well being. A Good Night's Sleep. First, we speak with Sleep Doctor Daniel Erichsen and learn that the biggest obstacle to a restful sleep is our own thoughts and beliefs. By changing our relationship to sleep, we can change our sleep. And then we speak with Chris Manley, owner of Resthouse Sleep Solutions, where we learn improving our sleep experience goes far beyond our mattress. If we hope to experience a restful sleep, we must LET IT BE. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let it be!