Join host Martin Prihoda and old friend Jason Jacobson—founder of My Yoga Online (sold to Gaia), author of Strategic Instinct, and creator of Hublot AI—for an epic dive into reinvention, instinct, and thriving in chaos. From couch-surfing days in the '90s to eight-figure exits, stand-up comedy risks, and ditching comfort zones, Jason reveals how to trust your gut, embrace "tangents," and balance high-reward risks without fear of judgment.​

They unpack social media's grip on Gen Z, the freedom of realizing "no one cares as much as you think," and journaling as catharsis after loss—blending ancient wellness with cutting-edge leadership. Raw stories from film school to marathons light your path to bold, intuitive living.​

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Vancouver yogi, musician, and men's rewilding pioneer Will Blunderfield joins host Martin P. Prihoda to explore harnessing life force energy through Kundalini yoga, sexual kung fu, semen retention, naked yoga, and primal healing.​

With a UBC psychology degree and certifications from masters like Mantak Chia and Gabor Maté, Will shares his journey from lululemon yoga to transformative workshops—challenging patriarchy, matrix programming, cultural shame, and the feminization of men via xenoestrogens and circumcision trauma.​

Dive into transmuting sexual energy via the microcosmic orbit, subbing addictions for "getting high on your own supply," building fearless brotherhood with oxytocin-fueled male bonding, and reclaiming bodily autonomy in the Aquarian age.​

Join Odyssey and Alchemy for a raw, post-hike dialogue with Joel Laforet, Awaken Yoga founder and fitness coach.​

Join us for a candid conversation with Joel Laforet, the founder of Awaken Yoga and a dedicated fitness coach with 28 years in the game. Recorded fresh off a grueling kettlebell hike up Mount Erskine, Joel opens up honestly about blending strength training, Ashtanga yoga, and daily meditation into a life of real balance.​

Joel traces his start from rugby injuries that led him to yoga at 19, discovering not just better mobility but a calmer mind that shifted him away from rough sports. He shares how sauna prayers pushed him to open a garage gym—despite his yogi resistance to weights—and how that's evolved into coaching that honors both power and presence.​

At 21, fatherhood hit amid a tough breakup, prompting Joel to marry and commit fully, even when it was messy; he reflects on those years of immaturity and relational strain as the forge for his integrity. Now seven years sober, he credits the clarity for hearing his inner voice clearer, plus unconventional urine therapy that resolved his chronic kidney issues.​

We dive into meditation's role in creating space between impulse and response, dissolving old mental grooves (samskaras), and tuning into that quiet intuitive guide—whether calling it God, Atman, or something else. Joel embodies a grounded positive masculinity: strong yet gentle, committed without compromise, always choosing reaction over reaction.

The conversation with Dr. Rigo covers a wide range of topics, delving into the inspiration for becoming a healer, the principles of naturopathy, and the challenges faced by medical doctors. The importance of patient-centered care, empowerment, and accountability is emphasized, along with the mind-body connection and the decline in testosterone levels in men. The conversation also explores the impact of exercise on mental fortitude and the challenges faced by athletes in maintaining health. The conversation delves into the changing body image, de-masculinization of society, impact of absentee fathers, resurgence of men's health, supplementation and nutrition, the role of adaptogens and supplements, the significance of GABA and MCT oil, the impact of vitamin C and testosterone, understanding Candida and gut health, SIBO and nervous system balance, and sage advice on taking ownership of health and well-being.

Takeaways

• Holistic approach
• Personalized treatment plans Men's health resurgence
• Impact of absentee fathers
• The significance of testosterone
• Understanding anger and its role
• The importance of breathwork and nervous system balance
• Taking ownership of health and well-being

Chapters

• 00:00 Decline in Testosterone Levels
• 46:25 The Impact of Absentee Fathers
• 52:11 The Role of Adaptogens and Supplements
• 57:32 The Impact of Vitamin C and Testosterone
• 01:08:30 Understanding Candida and Gut Health
• 01:16:22 SIBO and Nervous System Balance
• 01:24:24 Sage Advice: Take Ownership