In this episode of the Recover Series, I sit down with filmmaker Patrick Shen, director of In Pursuit of Silence, a meditative documentary exploring our complex and often overlooked relationship with silence. Nearly a decade since the film's release, we reflect on how his understanding of silence has evolved and continues to offer insight, challenge, and calm in a noisy world.

Patrick shares how his filmmaking invites reflection rather than resolution. In this film, silence is both subject and experience, prompting us to consider the quiet power of movement, how silence reveals itself through stillness, and how this absence of noise becomes a presence guiding us toward deeper attention, connection, and care.

Join us for a conversation that lingers in the in-between spaces where sound gives way to stillness, and silence becomes a practice in listening, healing, and being.

This is in pursuit of silence, undefined.

Patrick Shen:

www.patrickshen.com

@patshen

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Vimeo

The Kilos Project:

@thekilosproject

www.thekilosproject.com

In this episode of the Recover Series, I sit down with the owner of the local board game shop, House Rules, Stephen Callaghan. In conversation, Stephen reimagines what it means to gather, play, and connect. From the board game recommendation menu to the thoughtful layout of the store, every detail is designed to spark curiosity, lower the barrier to entry, and create a sense of belonging whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious newcomer.

We explore how board games can offer more than just entertainment. They create a structured space for creativity, vulnerability, and relationship-building. Around the table, people face uncertainty, navigate different learning styles, and connect through shared rules and unspoken cues. Game nights become more than events. They're opportunities to recover joy, build community, and practice new ways of thinking, relating and communicating.

Join us for a conversation on play, presence, and how board games can help us recover the space to be curious, imperfect, and connected.

This is board games, undefined.

House Rules:

www.houserulesboardgames.com

The Kilos Project:

@thekilosproject

www.thekilosproject.com

In this episode of the Recover Series, I sit down with the founding members of a local run crew: Oak Cliff Running Crew (OCRC), a group redefining what it means to run in community. Unlike traditional running clubs, this crew embraces the word "crew" to reflect something more open, grounded, and communal. It's not about competition or exclusivity. It's about showing up, moving together, and creating connections.

We explore how running can be more than just a physical activity; it can support social health, push us out of isolation, and teach us the value of teamwork. By focusing on the simple act of "showing up," the founders have distilled their mission into something accessible and powerful using running to bring people together and build lasting community.

Join us for a conversation on movement, belonging, and how the running rhythm can help us recover our connection to ourselves and others.

This is run crews, undefined.

Oak Cliff Run Crew:

www.oakcliffruncrew.com

@oakcliffruncrew

The Kilos Project:

@thekilosproject

www.thekilosproject.com

In this episode of the 'Recover' Series, I sit down with Cristina Chan and Timothy Murphy of SoCal Surf Therapy, two surf therapists who are using the ocean as a powerful space for healing and growth. While their work often includes individuals with special needs, their approach to surf therapy reaches a wide range of people, showing just how universal the connection to water can be.

Cristina and Timothy share how the ocean offers more than a physical outlet. It becomes a mirror for emotional clarity, personal connection, and community. They reflect on the belief that we are not divided by land but connected by water and how this perspective shapes their work and lives.

Together, we explore how surf therapy teaches us patience, humility, and the deep human need for connection not only with ourselves but with nature and the people around us. Whether you're a surfer or not, this conversation invites you to think differently about wellness, inclusion, and the power of water to heal.

Join us for a thoughtful and inspiring dive into the waves of human connection.

This is surf therapy, undefined.

Southern California Surf Therapy:

@socalsurftherapy

@cristina_veronica_fit

@Timothy_reed_murphy

The Kilos Project:

@thekilosproject

www.thekilosproject.com

In this episode of the Train Series, I sit down with Michael Adams, a personal trainer who works with the special needs population. He shares how his work has not only transformed his approach to training, but also how it has reshaped his perspective on life.

Michael emphasizes that the journey of change and development begins the moment his clients step into the gym. As trainers, it's our responsibility to make the gym environment both accessible and fun, where fitness isn’t just about the physical but about building a sense of community and connection. Our conversation highlights how fitness, at its core, should be a simple, enjoyable way for us all to live healthier, stronger, longer, and more confident lives, one workout at a time.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of inclusivity and how fitness can become a transformative tool for building community.

This is special needs coaching, undefined with Michael Adams.

http://flyingkiwifitness.com.au/

@flying_kiwi_fitness

The Kilos Project:

@thekilosproject

www.thekilosproject.com

In this episode of the Train Series, I sit down with fitness influencer and software engineer, Austin Keil. We discuss his upbringing in the British Virgin Islands and how those roots shaped his perspective on life and work. Austin shares how his experiences growing up grounded him and influenced his approach to both fitness and software engineering.

As a software engineer, Austin highlights how building a personal operating system of belief is a continual process of growth and learning requiring discipline, humility, and open-mindedness. He explains how authenticity always prevails when navigating life’s "system updates," but only when we respect the time we have with each other and embrace the lessons it brings.

Join us for an insightful conversation about the intersection of personal growth, discipline, and staying true to yourself as you evolve.

This is personal operating system, undefined with Austin Keil.

@austinbvi

The Kilos Project:

@thekilosproject

www.thekilosproject.com

In this episode of the Train Series, I sit down with Helmi Dneni, a personal trainer whose approach to fitness goes beyond just physical transformation. Helmi’s training style is focused on accelerating both mindset and physique, helping individuals achieve their mental and physical aspirations.

We dive into how personal experience shapes the outcomes we strive for, from our upbringing to the power of challenging our beliefs. Training, according to Helmi, isn’t just about working toward physical goals, it's about shifting our mindset and aligning our mental and physical growth to reach new levels of personal achievement.

Join us for a conversation on how mindset and physicality work hand in hand to shape who we are and who we aim to become.

This is training mindset, undefined with Helmi Dneni.

@helmidneni

The Kilos Project:

@thekilosproject

www.thekilosproject.com

In this episode of the Train Series, I sit down with a military veteran and fitness influencer who has created a fitness company that bridges the gap between physical ability and mental toughness through a unique competition called the Hybricon Games.

Together, we discuss how building strength both physically and mentally allows us to harness our relationship with time and show up for the people around us in all areas of life. The Hybricon Games challenge participants to test their limits while fostering a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be adaptable in today’s world.

Join us for a discussion about how the mind and body can work in harmony to face life's toughest challenges.

This is hybrid fitness : undefined with Austen Alexander

https://www.hybricongames.com/

@austen_alex

@hybricongames

@thebattlebunker

@battlebunkerbus

The Kilos Project:

@thekilosproject

www.thekilosproject.com

In this episode of the Health Series, we delve into the world of ethnobotany with Dr. Glenn Shepard, a leading expert in plant medicine.

We explore how ethnobotany exemplifies the holistic, interdisciplinary approach to health that many aspire to create. Dr. Shepard shares his insights into the deep connection between plants and people, as well as the wisdom of indigenous cultures, where health is viewed as a balance of mind, body, and spirit. We also explore the importance of how storytelling can serve as a powerful catalyst for personal and collective healing.

As we move into the future, Dr. Shepard emphasizes the need to navigate the commercialization of plant medicine with respect and integrity. This conversation encapsulates the core values of the entire 4-episode Health Series and the health pillar of the Kilos Project—honoring tradition while respectfully embracing innovation.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of culture, nature, and wellness.

This is ethnobotanist : undefined with Dr. Glenn Shepard

https://www.lindamatneygallery.com/news/2020/5/16/catching-up-with-glenn-shepard-eedc5

https://archaeology.columbia.edu/kayapovideowarriors/

Cheif Mroo Interview Video

https://ethnoground.blogspot.com/

@ethnoground_photography

www.thekilosproject.com

@thekilosproject

In this episode of the Health Series, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Lippman-Barile, a clinical psychologist, to explore her journey into the mental health profession.

We dive into the importance of evidence-based research in mental health and how we can differentiate between truth and fact in today’s world of online misinformation. Dr. Lippman-Barile shares practical strategies for spotting red flags and recognizing our own biases, helping us make informed decisions about our mental health.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how to take control of your mental health through informed choices and awareness.

This is mental health research : undefined.

https://www.feedyourmental.com/

https://www.instagram.com/feedyourmental/?hl=en