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    Vancouver Real

    Vancouver Real is a podcast dedicated to cultural evolution. It is a melting pot of ideas, beliefs and questions explored by hosts, brothers, Andy (@andyzaremba) and Mike Zaremba with guests both local and international. It is a talk-show style of show both audio only and video versions of the show. Episodes typically last for 60-90 minutes. The brothers are also business partners for their commercial float centre, Float House, with 4 locations located in British Columbia and Alberta.
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    #182: Jamie Wheal co-author of Stealing Fire

    #182: Jamie Wheal co-author of Stealing Fire

    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.

    #181: Shamanism, Plant Medicines & Consciousness w/ Master Shaman Hamilton Souther

    #181: Shamanism, Plant Medicines & Consciousness w/ Master Shaman Hamilton Souther

    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.

    #180: Neuropsychology and Floatation Therapy for Anxiety Disorders with Dr. Justin Feinstein and Flux

    #180: Neuropsychology and Floatation Therapy for Anxiety Disorders with Dr. Justin Feinstein and Flux

    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:

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    #179: The True Self and Aligning to a Higher Octave with Paul Selig and the Guides

    #179: The True Self and Aligning to a Higher Octave with Paul Selig and the Guides

    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:

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    #178: Psychedelics and Transformational Medicine with Dr. Dan Engle

    #178: Psychedelics and Transformational Medicine with Dr. Dan Engle

    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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    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:

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    #177: Common Pitfalls for Entrepreneurs and How to Get Past Them with Kieron Sweeney

    #177: Common Pitfalls for Entrepreneurs and How to Get Past Them with Kieron Sweeney

    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:



    #176: Reconnecting with Your Inner Self, a Holistic Approach to Health with Udo Erasmus

    #176: Reconnecting with Your Inner Self, a Holistic Approach to Health with Udo Erasmus

    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:

    #175: Predictions, Trends, and Questions for 2019 with Futurist Nikolas Badminton

    #175: Predictions, Trends, and Questions for 2019 with Futurist Nikolas Badminton

    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:

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    #174: Why It’s Okay To Be Angry With Alistair Moes, Angerman

    #174: Why It’s Okay To Be Angry With Alistair Moes, Angerman

    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: 

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    #173: Flow State and Diving Deep into Personal Growth with Movement Specialist Brian Carew

    #173: Flow State and Diving Deep into Personal Growth with Movement Specialist Brian Carew

    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:

    #172: Reintegrating the Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul with Dr. Dan Engle

    #172: Reintegrating the Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul with Dr. Dan Engle

    *note:  This podcast was recorded on Skype and we had some technical issues.  Please forgive the audio quality.  We felt it was still worth releasing because the information in the podcast was good.  Please bear with it. 

    “What does it look like to address the whole person on all levels--body, mind, heart, and soul?” 

    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.

    Listen to learn about the latest in psychedelic medical research and neurologic restoration and recovery, and how we can leverage crisis for transformation.

    Key takeaways

    • The Concussion Repair Manual helps people recover from traumatic brain injury
    • We haven’t genetically advanced our neurology to match the accelerated speed of technology
    • Opening the door for deeper subconscious work
    • Crisis precedes transformation

    Resources: 

    #171: Awakening to Your Divine Nature With Paul Selig and the Guides

    #171: Awakening to Your Divine Nature With Paul Selig and the Guides

    What is the purpose of existence? What does it mean to align yourself to a higher frequency?

    Paul Selig is a psychic medium whose work is channeled as dictation from spiritual guides that speak to him with the goal of teaching and shepherding humankind into an awakening of our divine nature or true self. 

    Listen to learn how Paul first gained this ability, how he communicates with the guides, and how their teachings can help you overcome fear and judgement, undergo personal transformation, and learn in a higher way.

    'Beyond the Known' workshop in Vancouver:
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    Key takeaways

    Paul’s work as a channeler is like “taking dictation” from the guides

    • The guides are teachers here to shepherd us into growth
    • An overarching theme of the books he channels is the transformation from the small self to the high self
    • Nothing can be claimed unless it’s first a possibility
    • The purpose of existence is to realize and know who you are

    Resources:

    #170: Your Highest Level of Awareness: Teaching Meditation and Yoga with Carolyn Anne Budgell

    #170: Your Highest Level of Awareness: Teaching Meditation and Yoga with Carolyn Anne Budgell

    Why is it so important for teachers of yoga and meditation--or any teachers in the wellness industry--to be in their highest level of awareness? 

    Carolyn Anne Budgell teaches yoga and meditation in Vancouver. In the ten years she’s been teaching, she’s seen the importance of being intentional around what you’re presenting and putting out into the world, and the necessity of doing the inner work. 

    Listen to hear how Carolyn chose the path of becoming a dedicated practitioner and teacher of both yoga and meditation, how it has impacted her life, and what it means to show up and be present for others. 

    Key takeaways:

    • How Carolyn chose the path of teaching meditation and yoga
    • The importance of being present and attentive with others
    • Sometimes people are just waiting and looking for someone to give them permission
    • Sharing as authentically as possible is so important
    • Just sit in meditation; don’t have the goal of trying to get clear

    Resources:

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    #169: Understanding the Vancouver Housing Market with Steve Saretsky

    #169: Understanding the Vancouver Housing Market with Steve Saretsky

    With the recent volatility in the local Vancouver housing market, what do you need to know and how can you be prepared? 

    Steve Saretsky--real estate agent, Vancouver housing expert, and producer of the Saretsky Report--offers insight on how to monitor the housing market and the importance being aware of market trends on a larger, global scale. 

    Listen to learn what kinds of trends to look for in a market downturn, how to be prepared without panicking, and the benefits of gaining your own understanding of the economy.  

    Key takeaways

    • Steve produces content with a focus on financial education and a deep understanding of the real estate market
    • What’s happening right now in the Vancouver real estate market?
    • Understanding what causes home prices to rise
    • Canada is one of the most indebted countries in the world
    • Education and economic awareness is valuable

    Resources:

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    #168: The Granola Girl - Entrepreneurship and Getting Your Message to the World with April Bellia

    #168:  The Granola Girl - Entrepreneurship and Getting Your Message to the World with April Bellia

    April Bellia, founder of Granola Girl, understands that community often gathers around food. Her mission is to support women, collaborate, and work together, recognizing those women who are doing amazing things in their community and in the world. 

    Listen to learn about April’s journey from starting small and growing her business into a successful brand with a message. She’s not just making tasty granola, she’s also impacting lives. 

    Key takeaways

    • The story of the Granola Girl
    • Getting a women-centric granola brand into stores wasn’t easy in the beginning
    • Supporting women: the message behind the brand
    • Entrepreneurism, self care, and encountering the shadow 

    Resources:

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    Stay tuned for our next round of the Life in Motion program starting early 2019!

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    #167: Loneliness, Isolation, and Healing from Anxiety with Dr. Russell Kennedy, The Anxiety MD

    #167: Loneliness, Isolation, and Healing from Anxiety with Dr. Russell Kennedy, The Anxiety MD

    Why are we experiencing an anxiety epidemic? And what can we do about it?

    Dr. Russell Kennedy is a medical doctor and neuroscientist, and he has suffered from anxiety since he was a child. With his unique background and experience, Dr. Kennedy shares ways to better understand how anxiety affects us and some valuable tips for learning to deal with it in our daily lives.  

    Listen to learn what’s really going on in the brain and the body when you’re experiencing anxiety, and what you can do to pull yourself out of it when it happens to you. 

    Key takeaways:

    • We live in one of the safest times in history, yet we are experiencing an anxiety epidemic
    • Much of anxiety is related to loneliness
    • No one heals alone
    • Stress physiology: what’s happening in the body?
    • Stop thinking and get into feeling

    Resources:

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    #166: Navigating the Relationship Between Parents and Adult Children with Daniel Maté

    #166: Navigating the Relationship Between Parents and Adult Children with Daniel Maté

    What happens after raising a child into an adult? What then? 

    Daniel Maté dives deep into the topic of the changing dynamics between parents and adult children and also discusses his new project called Walk With Daniel, something he describes as a mental chiropractic service for getting unstuck.

    Listen to learn what happens when we align our intentions with our thoughts, and how we can be mindful, compassionate, and curious in all of our relationships. 

    Key takeaways:

    • Walking is a great way to get mentally unstuck
    • Daniel and his father Dr. Gabor Maté are working on a project called Hello Again that focuses on relationships between parents and adult children
    • Understanding the common patterns and prototypes parents and adult children fall into can help improve relationships
    • Compassionate curiosity is a great place to start

    Resources: 

    #165: Movement, Mindfulness, and Training for Birth with Sarah Jamieson of Moveolution

    #165: Movement, Mindfulness, and Training for Birth with Sarah Jamieson of Moveolution

    We train for everything else, why not for giving birth? 

    Sarah Jamieson is the CEO and Movement Coach at Moveolution in Vancouver. Her new women-specific program is helping empower women through the journey of childbirth--all the way from preconception to postpartum recovery.

    Listen to find out how diet, training, and mindfulness play an important part in the process of giving birth, and learn a helpful tool both men and women can use to incorporate movement into their daily lives. 

    Key takeaways:

    • Preparing for childbirth starts with preconception
    • Every pregnancy is unique and every postpartum is unique
    • Diet is a huge factor in creating a healthy environment for carrying a baby
    • The goal with movement and training is getting ready for birth--not weight loss or aesthetics
    • You have to prepare your body and your mind for giving birth
    • “Movement snacks” are a good way to get moving during your day

    Resources: 

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    #164: Coffee Leaf Tea? Max Rivest of Wize Monkey

    #164: Coffee Leaf Tea? Max Rivest of Wize Monkey

    What is coffee leaf tea? 

    A smooth-tasting infusion made from the leaves of the coffee plant, coffee leaf tea is simple to brew, is light in caffeine, and has a variety of potential health benefits. 

    Max Rivest, co-founder of Wize Monkey, explains how coffee leaf tea solves the problem of the seasonality of coffee production, providing year-round work for coffee farm employees, and why you should add it to your morning routine. 

    Key takeaways:

    • After overdosing on caffeine from coffee, Max Rivest decided to take a break from coffee and discovered coffee leaf tea
    • The original way to consume the coffee plant in Ethiopia was to drink tea from the leaves rather than roasting the beans
    • There are many potential health benefits to coffee leaf tea, and it is much lower in caffeine than coffee
    • Coffee leaf tea is sustainable: it provides a solution to the seasonal nature of the coffee industry because the leaves can be harvested during the off season

    Resources: 

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    Floathouse.ca
    MindfulMass.org
    ManTalks.com
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    #163: Kundalini Yoga and Self-Healing with Singer-Songwriter and Yoga Teacher Will Blunderfield

    #163: Kundalini Yoga and Self-Healing with Singer-Songwriter and Yoga Teacher Will Blunderfield

    Will Blunderfield found his two passions in singing and teaching yoga, and he integrates both of these together beautifully in his kundalini yoga practice. 

    Kundalini yoga is just one powerful tool of many that can bring healing into your life and promote self-love that allows you to “get high on your own supply.” 

    Listen for an introduction to kundalini yoga, the “Yoga of Awareness,” and hear why it’s worth getting past the weirdness to give it a try. 

    Key takeaways:

    • Will’s passion for singing led him to discover a new passion: yoga
    • Through a dark time in his life, Will found kundalini yoga and began learning
    • Kundalini is the “Yoga of Awareness, helping you manage your energy and promoting self-love
    • There are fears and misconceptions around the practice of kundalini yoga
    • Everyone can benefit from kundalini; give it a try!

    Resources:

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