Jamie Wheal is the Executive Director of The Flow Genome Project and leading expert in the neurophysiology of human performance. His work combines a background in expeditionary education, wilderness medicine, and surf rescue, with over a decade of advising high-growth companies on strategy, execution, and leadership. Jamie's coaching ranges from Fortune 500 companies like Cisco, Google, and Nike, to the U.S. Naval War College, and Red Bull. You'll find him speaking on the intersection of science and human potential to diverse, high-performance communities like Young President's Organization, Summit Series, TED, and MaiTai Global. At the Flow Genome Project, he leads a team of the world’s top scientists, athletes, and artists dedicated to mapping the genome of the peak-performance state known as Flow. He lives on the Colorado River with his wife Julie, their two kids Lucas and Emma, and a righteous Golden Retriever named Cassie.

Hamilton Souther is a CEO, Master Shaman of
visionary plant medicines and founder of Blue
Morpho Shamanic Ayahuasca and Sacred
Plant Retreat Center in the Peruvian Amazon
(www.bluemorphotours.com). Over the last
12 years, Hamilton has meticulously studied
and mapped modern mental illnesses to help
thousands of his clients from around the
world with depression, anxiety, drug
addiction and PTSD.

What is it about floating that makes it such a great therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other disorders? 

Dr. Justin Feinstein is one of the leading floatation therapy researchers in the world, and he’s most interested in learning about brain-behavior relationships and how floating can help those with anxiety disorders. 

We are joined by Dr. Feinstein and Flux, a PhD researcher working with him in the field, to discuss floatation therapy as exposure therapy, the anti-anxiety effects of floating, and what the future of floatation therapy research has in store. 

Key takeaways

• What is neuropsychology?
• Interoception and sensory enhancement
• Exposure therapy
• The anti-anxiety effects of floating
• Depression is the most disabling condition in the world
• What is the active ingredient of floating?
• Future research in floatation therapy

Resources:

• Dr. Justin Feinstein at LIBR
• Floathouse.ca
• VancouverReal.tv
• AndyZaremba.com
• MindfulMass.org

Use the Promo code Vancouver Real for a 20% discount on a single Float at Float House. 

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What does it mean to know the true self and align to a higher octave? 

Today we have an amazing return guest, Paul Selig, a psychic medium, clairaudient, and channeler who is also accompanied by the Guides. 

Tune in to learn about the process of realizing the true self, what it means to release the limitation of the collective that we’ve inherited, and how the divine is in everything. 

Key takeaways

• How Paul works with the Guides
• Who are the Guides and why are they here?
• Realization is a process
• Aligning to the higher octave 
• The divine in everything

Resources:

• PaulSelig.com
• Floathouse.ca
• VancouverReal.tv
• AndyZaremba.com
• ManTalks.com
• MindfulMass.org

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How can spirit plant medicines and psychedelics help us heal? 

Dr. Dan Engle is back on the show to discuss his experience with plant medicines, healing on multiple levels, and the work he’s doing right now in transformational medicine.

Listen to learn about the Lower, Middle, and Upper worlds of Shamanism; how they relate to the psyche and different types of plant medicines; and why integration is so important in the healing process.   

Key takeaways

• A brief discussion on spirit plant medicines
• What is huachuma? 
• Shamanism and ‘lower, middle, and upper worlds’
• Dr. Dan’s work at Revival Treatment Centers
• How does ketamine help treatment resistant depression?
• He shares two of his biggest epiphanic experiences

Dr. Dan Engle is a psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, integrative spirituality, and peak performance. 

His medical degree is from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His psychiatry residency degree is from the University of Colorado in Denver, and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship degree is from Oregon Health & Science University.
Dr. Engle is an international consultant to several global healing centers facilitating the use of long-standing indigenous plant medicines for healing and awakening.  He is the Founder and Medical Director of Kuya Institute for Transformational Medicine in Austin, Texas; Full Spectrum Medicine, a psychedelic integration and educational platform; and Thank You Life, a non-profit funding stream supporting access to psychedelic therapies.
Dr. Engle is the author of The Concussion Repair Manual: A Practical Guide to Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries, as well as his new book, A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Connect with Dr. Dan:
www.drdanengle.com
www.fullspectrummedicine.com
www.kuya.life
www.thankyoulife.org
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Dr. Dan's Updated Disclaimer:

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical recommendation, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of information in this podcast is at one’s own discretion, and is not an endorsement of use given the complexity inherent in these medicines, and the current variable widespread illegality of their usage.

Resources:

• DrDanEngle.com
• FullSpectrumMedicine.com
• ConcussionRepairManual.com
• Floathouse.ca
• VancouverReal.tv
• AndyZaremba.com
• MindfulMass.org

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What does it take to be an entrepreneur and succeed in starting your own business? 

Kieron Sweeney is “The Strategic Mentor,” and he helps entrepreneurs, small business owners, and executives accelerate their success with proven methods from his own personal experience, wisdom, and knowledge. 

Listen to learn how to recognize the most common stumbling blocks for entrepreneurs and how you can overcome them to have a successful lifestyle business you’re passionate about and enjoy. 

Key takeaways

• Timing is critical
• You have to be good at selling
• One big problem is undercapitalization
• Optimizing work life balance is a struggle
• Visualization is an important tool
• Ask for help and find a mentor

Resources:

• KieronSweeney.com
• Floathouse.ca
• VancouverReal.tv
• AndyZaremba.com
• ManTalks.com
• MindfulMass.org

What is the thirst of the heart and how do we find true fulfillment? 

Local legend Udo Erasmus is our guest on the show today. He’s been in the health industry for years, he created flaxseed oil in the 80s, he’s written multiple books, and he’s the man behind Udo’s Choice supplements. 

Tune in to learn what it means to be disconnected, how to find connection again, and how to live your longest, healthiest, happiest life. 

Key takeaways:

• Connection and disconnection: what does it mean, how does it happen?
• The reconnection, bringing the awareness back to its source, is a deliberate process
• Udo tells the story of his search for meaning and his realization that there was something inside him he wasn’t looking at
• Good and bad fats, an introduction
• A holistic approach to healthy living, eating, exercise, and mindfulness

Resources:

• UdoErasmus.com
• UdosChoice.com
• Floathouse.ca
• VancouverReal.tv
• AndyZaremba.com
• ManTalks.com
• MindfulMass.org

Technological advancements are moving faster than ever before. How does this change and affect our lives, our societies, and our world? 

Nikolas Badminton--Canadian futurist, researcher, and public speaker--is back on the show. So much has happened in the last two years since we last spoke to him, and he’s here to talk about 2019. 

Listen to learn what kinds of trends we might see this year in the realms of technology and global development and what questions we should be asking to better prepare and inspire positive change.  

Key takeaways

• Nikolas has noted five trends and accompanying questions for 2019 that will have a huge impact on the world for the next 20-30 years
• Why are so many tech titans hitting the national headlines?
• What’s the smart city conundrum?
• No government is prepared for the mass automation of certain industries
• A changing world means changing the way we teach and learn
• The next billion users of any tech system are in Africa

Resources:

• NikolasBadminton.com
• Floathouse.ca
• VancouverReal.tv
• AndyZaremba.com
• ManTalks.com
• MindfulMass.org

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Can anger be a good thing? 

“We’re supposed to get angry,” says Alistair Moes of Moose Anger Management. It’s when we suppress our emotions, stress, and hurt, that anger becomes a problem, in essence, taking control of our actions and sometimes even our lives.

Listen to learn how just a simple, yet essential, mindfulness practice can help us listen to our bodies, increase interoception and empathy, and deal with our shame. 

Key takeaways:

• Anger can be constructive, it doesn’t have to be destructive
• People need to become more aware of what’s actually happening in their body
• We’re not after perfection, we’re after improvement
• It’s important that when these emotions hit us, we’re actually aware of them
• Floatation therapy is a great way to increase awareness and interoception

Resources: 

• AngerMan.ca
• @mooseangermanagement on Instagram
• Floathouse.ca
• VancouverReal.tv
• AndyZaremba.com
• ManTalks.com
• MindfulMass.org

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What is flow state? And how does it help us dive deeper into personal growth?

For Brian Carew, movement specialist and yoga instructor, it’s about putting yourself into a very present state. “It applies, outside of physical practice, to life in general. You have to be willing to lean just a little bit into the discomfort.” 

Listen to learn about Brian’s personal journey into a deeper understanding of himself through movement, how to listen to your intuition, and what having an open relationship has taught him about unconditional love. 

Key takeaways

• Yoga and one particular book allowed Brian to see himself for the first time
• He is more focused on dynamic flow of movement rather than static poses
• A carnivore diet helped him improve his relationship with food
• Don’t try to find the “best way,” listen to your intuition
• The brighter you shine as a person, the more you can offer to this world

Resources:

• Brian Carew’s Instagram