Obstacle Course

For episode 55, we sat down with the owners of Riot Brewing. Ralf and Aly share the beginning, middle and inevitable end to the business they spent nearly 10 years building. As traumatizing as this experience has been, they've learned a lot along the way including the power of community, connections and belief in a dream. Riot will brew again! This! Is Obstacle Course. Let it flow.

For this special episode, John and Andrew discuss the Corona Virus -while in isolation. They discuss feeling the heaviness, lack of control and some great strategies for finding peace. They also discuss the gift of time we have been given in self isolation and the potential for this time to be one of unmatched creativity and beauty. The conversation ends with the image of a lighthouse. May we always bring the light no matter the storm. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's keep our distance!

For episode 53, we sat down with clinical psychologist, author and teacher Nick Wignall. Nick has the rare ability to cut through all the noise and eloquently identify those things that sabotage us and cause us needless suffering. When it comes down to it, life is all in our head. As easy as it is to get lost in there, Nick is a seasoned guide who can show us the way. If you've ever struggled with stress, anxiety, panic, worry, overthinking, negative self talk or just can't seem to think straight....This! Is an episode not to be missed. Let's Go!

For our 52nd episode, we brought back 3 guests for a varied yet fascinating Round-table discussion on Attention. We live in a world of distraction and unless we know our values and are mindfully aware of those things crying out for our attention, we will continue to be tossed around, anxious and unproductive. More importantly, we'll miss out on quality time with the ones we love. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's Pay Attention!

For our 51st episode, we hosted East Coasters Juliane Nowe and her partner Fabian Henry. Fabian was a veteran of the Canadian Military spending over a decade serving including 7 months in Afghanistan. When he retired he was given 9 prescriptions to help him deal with his PTSD. The prescriptions made his suffering worse and so at 31 years old, Fabian tried Cannabis for the first time. It changed his life. Meanwhile, Juliane had been struggling with her own health problems including the loss of her voice and she, too, had been prescribed conventional medicine that wasn't working. Cannabis is what brought them together and ultimately, is what brought us together for this mind-blowing conversation! If you're looking for an alternative way to feel better and you want to experience holistic healing , this episode is for you! This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's Go!

For our landmark 50th episode, we welcomed Andrew's partner, Sarah, into the studio. Together, they share some incredible adventures of their winter trip to Chile. We discussed the peril they met at the top of a mountain, what it felt like to be rescued at sea and why the hell they choose to take weird vacations like these. We also discussed the importance of travelling according to our values, how travelling increases our resilience, the nature of anxiety and why the fear surrounding the Coronavirus is probably unwarranted. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's Go!

For our 49th episode, we sat down with Alejandra Valenzuela to discuss her "wild" relationship with Spirituality and what she calls, "the beautiful unknown." After experiencing multiple sexual assaults and the death of her brother, Jana took a year off to heal. Her healing led her to Brazil where she met the famed healer and now criminal John of God and experienced a spiritual awakening while using Ayahuasca for the first time. Jana has since experienced Aya dozens of times and now leads spiritual retreats in Brazil to help others connect with their multi dimensional selves. Intrigued? You should be. This conversation reminds us that we all have a choice. We can descend into our shadow selves and get lost in our ego and attachments or we can connect with our higher self and experience transformation. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's Go!

In episode 48, we sit down with physiotherapist, small business owner, athlete, author and speaker, Wendy Bowen. We talk John's dislocated shoulder, Wendy's heartbreaks, Andrew's charging station and the importance of living in balance and alignment with our true self and values. Like Wendy, this conversation is fun, upbeat and full of empathy and practical wisdom. If you're feeling out of sorts in your heart, body or mind, this episode is for you!

For episode 47, we sat down with Ian Chisholm. "Chiz" is the founding partner of Roy Group, an organization specializing in leadership development and training. In this conversation we discuss the difference between leadership and mentorship, the myths of entrepreneurship, personal mastery, Star Wars, The Inner Game of Golf, the power of distilled personal mission statements, workaholism, knowing your limits, getting out of your own way and how to hire people that aren't like you. We also discussed Fuck Up Nights and why sharing your failures is a sign of wisdom and strength. This! Should be required listening. Let's Go!

For our 46th episode, we talk good food, regular bowel movements and how to maintain a healthy gut. Yvonne King suffered from an undiagnosed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for 30 years before she finally discovered the allergies (gluten, dairy) that were causing her suffering. This episode reminds us that we are all bio-individuals and it's crucial that we get curious about our body's response to the foods and drinks we're consuming. If they make you groggy, foggy, anxious, hyper, angry, bloaty or give you diarrhea, best to make a courageous change. Listening to your body and this episode could just be your new way forward. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's flow!