In this episode we highlight some of the best moments from Jason's conversations in 2018.

 

Episodes featured include:

 

Andy Zaremba - Floating, Mindfulness and Self-Discovery (1:25)

 

Nadya Pecherskaya - CBD oil and conscience self-care (5:21)

 

Dr. Saeid Mushtagh - Pine pollen and boosting testosterone (11:40)

 

Dr. Lois Nahirney - Know your DNA and live a healthier life (17:02)

 

Dave Weale - Get grounded and take action (21:09)

 

Dr. Jessica Eastman - Optimizing sleep for better health (25:17)

 

Darrell Greenwood - Building a life of strength and courage (29:30)

 

Lucas Mattiello - Overcoming fear and building confidence (34:48)

Can DNA testing help us be healthier, happier and express the best version of ourselves? The answer is yes, and Dr. Lois Nahirney from DNAPower joins Jason to explain why, as well as tell her personal story of how learning about a simple weakness in her genetics solved all of her health issues.

Topics covered in this episode include:

How DNA testing works

What we can learn from DNA testing

How DNA testing can help us improve our health

The role of epigenetics on our health

How we can influence the way our genes are expressed

Difference between DNA testing and allergy/food sensitivity testing 

How attitude and mindset imputes our genes

For more information visit DNAPower.com and use code: Holisticgangster for free shipping.

Darrell Greenwood is a personal trainer, plant enthusiast, and Co-owner of Living' the dream farm.

He joins Jason to share his personal journey from the gym to the farm and discuss the following topics:

- How our work in the gym translates to the rest of our lives.

- Building courage and overcoming fear.

- The powers of plant medicines.

- How to overcome our deep rooted programming.

- Livin' the dream farm and it's mission.

 

For more information visit Livin' the dream farm on Facebook and Instagram.

Dave Weale is the Founder and CEO of Grounded CBD.

Dave is on a mission to help others understand how natural aids such as CBD, cannabis and meditation can be used to enhance their lives and get "grounded"

Topics discussed in this episode:

- Dave's near-fatal accident and how it led him to focus more on his health.

- How CBD drastically changed his life.

- Why he started grounded CBD.

- Lessons learned from the entrepreneurial journey.

- Legalization and so much more........

For more information visit groundedcbd.com or @groundedcbd on instagram.

Is Floating for you? In this episode Jason is joined by Andy Zaremba, Co-Founder of Float House, host of The Vancouver real podcast and Director of Mantalks.

 

Andy explains how floating has helped him on the road to higher consciousness and his personal journey of self- discovery.

 

Other topics include:

 

The benefits of floatation therapy

 

Mindfulness and meditation

 

Personal development

 

Ayahuasca and therapeutic plant medicines

 

 

For more information on floating visit floathouse.ca

 

To connect with Andy visit Andyzaremba.com

 

For upcoming Mantalks events visit Mantalks

In this episode Jason is joined by Lucas Mattiello, CEO and Founder of Level Up Living. Lucas is a speaking coach who helps entrepreneurs and professionals become confident communicators. He is an official coach for TEDx speakers and has a Youtube show “The art of confident speaking.”

 

Topics discussed include:

Lucas’ personal journey with anxiety and panic attacks.

 

Managing stress and overcoming fear.

 

Building confidence and speaking your truth.

 

How to take steps towards a more fulfilling life.

 

For more information visit levelupliving.com

In this episode Jason is joined by Dr. Saeid Mushtagh, co-founder of Canadian Pine Pollen and naturopathic doctor to discuss the many health benefits of pine pollen and it's affects on testosterone and other hormones.

 

Topics discussed include:

The history of pine pollen and traditional use.

Nutritional content of pine pollen.

The health benefits of pine pollen.

How to boost testosterone .

Why testosterone balance is important to the health of men and women.

 

For more information visit canadianpinepollen.com and use promo code holisticgangster for 15% discount.

In this epsiode I am joined by Nutritionist and Entrepreneur Nadya Pecherskaya to discuss CBD oil and it's therapeutic benefits. Nadya is the Founder of Icaria, a lifestyle company featuring CBD oil as a natural solution for high stress busy professionals. 

Topics discussed include:

Nadya's personal journey with CBD

Differences between CBD and Marijuana

Who may benefit from CBD

Conscious self-care

For more information visit Icaria.co or follow Nadya on Instagram @Icaria.co

Dr. Jessica Eastman is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Vancouver, BC and makes her second appearance on the podcast.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

 

Stage 1 of the sleep cycle (2:58)

 

Stage 2 of the sleep cycle – memory consolidation and synaptic pruning (5:20)

 

Stage 3 of the sleep cycle – Healing, growth and repair (13:25)

 

Stage 4 of the sleep cycle – REM sleep (16:30)

 

How stress impacts the sleep cycle (22:28)

 

Brain networks and how they affect cognitive function and energy (24:44)

 

How not getting optimal sleep affects our health (38:25)

 

Optimal sleep times and why they matter (44:15)

 

The optimal time for exercise (50:00)

 

How to maximize growth hormone (55:20)

 

How sleep affects our appetite and weight (104:17)

 

Indicators of optimal sleep (111:15)

 

 For more information visit www.drjessicaeastman.com and @drjessicaeastmannd on Instagram and Facebook.

Udo Erasmus, Ph.D., the creator of Udo’s Choice is an international authority on fats, oils, cholesterol and human health. His best-selling book, “Fats that heal – Fats that Kill” has been a major influence on the world’s understanding of how important Essential Fatty Acids are for human health. He continues to develop health solutions for modern health concerns and has a new book entitled “Total Sexy Health: 8 Key Parts Designed by Nature.”

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

 

Finding peace within ourselves (9:30)

 

How distraction leads to disconnection (17:50)

 

Finding fulfillment (20:30)

 

Why money doesn’t make us happy (26:35)

 

Udo’s Awakening (28:40)

 

How getting quiet can change your perspective and your life (34:10)

 

The importance of healthy fats and how they can bring us back to health (38:45)

 

Should we all be taking probiotics? (50:40)

 

The diet our ancestors ate (53:40)

 

How inspiration leads to optimal health (59:30)

 

How contentment and connection can resolve the issues we face (1:06)

 

  

For more information visit udoschoice.com and totalsexyhealth.com