On episode 49 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by producer, director and head of 383 Pictures, Steve Hoffner! We discuss the importance of building a foundation for yourself when working in the entertainment business, checking your ego and meditation tactics that work for Steve! Enjoy! For more info about Steve please visit https://www.383pictures.com/.

This episode was recorded in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing by Justin Ingraldi, music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 48 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by the Founder of Little Yogis, Michelle Faber! We discuss the program of Little Yogis, which incorporates yoga and mindfulness practices specifically for kids, teaching mindfulness to her own children and Michelle's own process with yoga. This was a wonderful episode that I'm delighted to share. For info on Michelle and Little Yogis, please visit: https://www.littleyogistoronto.com/

This episode was recorded in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 47 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by Mindfulness Teacher, Author and return guest, Jess Koffman! Jess is an extremely knowledgeable meditator and teacher who spends most of his time in the East studying and teaching mindfulness. On this continuation of our interview (on episode 40) Jess discusses how Mindfulness can help you achieve your goals, what's wrong with Spirituality today and the East vs Western teachings. This was a wonderful interview that I am delighted to share!

For more info about Jess, his books and his upcoming classes (including his Mindfulness classes beginning in July and September 2019) please visit: http://jesskoffman.com/.

This episode was recorded in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 46 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by comedians John Mostyn and Leonard Chan. Apart from being two hilarious Canadian comedians, both John and Leonard have completed a ten day silent meditation retreat, also known as Vipassana. We discuss life in silence, what ten days in our own mind can do and the long term benefits of this practice. This was an extremely interesting episode that I highly recommend to anyone interested taking a leap with their practice. For more info about Leonard and John, you can follow them on social media @mostyncomedy and @theleonardchan.

This episode was recorded in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 45 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by Wellness Expert TEDx Speaker, Nutritionist and Nurse Practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow. We discuss the parasympathetic nervous system, defining wellness and showing love and kindness to our bodies. This was an extremely interesting episode that I am delighted to share. For more info about Cynthia, her podcast "Everyday Wellness" and her upcoming talks, please follow her @cht_wellness.

This episode was recorded via Skype and edited by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 44, Comedian and Youtuber Ernie Vicente joins us to discuss the Law of Attraction and how to manifest what you want in life. This episode coincides nicely with episode 35 on the Law of Attraction as Ernie provides evidence if his own manifestations as well as advice and books he recommends for listeners. Ernie also hosts a Youtube channel called "Ernspire" where he provides uplifting videos that mirror his positive experiences with the Law of Attraction. For more info on Ernie, his comedy and his upcoming projects you can follow him on social media @ernievicente.

This episode was recorded in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 43 of the Ego Podcast, Actor and Comedian Cody Crain joins us to discuss his journey with meditation and mindfulness and how these practices have helped him achieve balance as an artist. Cody also shares his experience while training to become a yoga instructor and how this has prepared him for various life challenges. For more info about Cody and his upcoming shows and projects, please follow him on social media @CoCrain.

This episode was recorded in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On episode 43 of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by Nurse Practitioner and Family Therapist, Dawn Esther Allen-Fogarty. Dawn shares her own process with meditation as well as the work she does with Emotion Focused Family Therapy. This was an extremely interesting episode that looks at parent coaching and the various mental health practices used in this work (which include yoga, meditation and mindfulness). For more information about Dawn and this program, please visit: www.mentalhealthfoundations.ca/parent-coaching.

This episode was recorded in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On this episode of the Ego Podcast, I am joined by Entrepreneur and Speaker, Jacob Morris. Jacob is a mental health advocate who started a campaign entitled "Run to Wellness" where he ran across the country in support of it. We discuss the details of his campaign, the documentary shot surrounding it and Jacob's journey overcoming depression that he discussed in TEDx talk. This was a great interview that I'm happy to share. For more info about Jacob, you can follow him on social media @jacobmorris.

This episode was recorded at Eggplant Picture and Sound Studios in Toronto, Ontario. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.

On this episode of the Ego Podcast I am joined by Mindfulness teacher, author and meditator, Jess Koffman. Jess shares his process with mindfulness, becoming a teacher and moving from Canada to Northern Thailand where he became a practising monk. I have learned so much from Jess as a student in his mindfulness classes and they have changed my entire approach to meditation and life overall. This was an extremely interesting interview that I am delighted to share. For more info about Jess, his classes and his work, please visit: http://jesskoffman.com/.

This episode was recorded in Toronto, Canada. Sound editing was completed by Justin Ingraldi and Barry Taylor. Music by Nick Reynoldson.