For episode 61 we sat down with Toni King- Rose and discussed his work as a 21 year old funeral director. One week into his training, Toni saw a gap and decided to pursue End of Life Care for the Trans community. In this conversation, we discuss Toni's decision as a 15 year old to embrace his true identity, the week with his Grandma that changed his life and why he gives his life to death. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's Go.

In our landmark 60th episode, we talk with Ashley and Chris Lewar, creators of Antidote Healing Ltd. After a horrific car accident that nearly took their lives, Chris and Ashley's lives were flipped upside down. Rather than fall into a cycle of bitterness and pain, they rose up and found healing. They are now sharing their healing elixirs with the world thus completing the hero's journey. We also discuss their week with Wim Hof plus their dog Angus says hello! This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's...

Episode 59 is a little different. First off, this episode drops on a Monday rather than the usual Wednesday. And secondly, we appeared with Jim Gardiner on his popular show, Conversations in Courage and discussed what both courage and leadership looks like, especially in times of crises. Learn why Jim is an angel with balls and get ready to cringe when Andrew reads one of John's private text messages. This conversation was recorded by ZOOM video and we'll be posting the video soon! Enjoy...

Are you tired of over-reacting to the stress of everyday life? For episode 58, we sit down with New York Times Best Selling author Scott Carney, the man who literally wrote the book on Wim Hof. In his newest book, The Wedge, Scott teaches us how we can transform our present experience by creating a Wedge between any stimulus (stressor) and our response (stress). In short, we can learn how to control our mind! Scott tests this theory by subjecting himself to chapter after chapter of stressful...

For episode 57, we sit down with two of Victoria's most well known and respected businesses and discuss how they are navigating the current COVID-19 crisis. Mike Miller, Founder of Abstract Developments and Mike and Shellie Gudgeon, owner's of Il Terazzo restaurant, share how they are handling the current shutdown, why investing in people is key and how they are remaining hopeful for the future of business. They also share their fascinating origin stories including how Mike Miller used to...

For episode 56, we take on one of the biggest obstacles to our well being. A Good Night's Sleep. First, we speak with Sleep Doctor Daniel Erichsen and learn that the biggest obstacle to a restful sleep is our own thoughts and beliefs. By changing our relationship to sleep, we can change our sleep. And then we speak with Chris Manly, owner of Resthouse Sleep Solutions, where we learn improving our sleep experience goes far beyond our mattress. If we hope to experience a restful sleep, we must...

For episode 55, we sat down with the owners of Riot Brewing. Ralf and Aly share the beginning, middle and inevitable end to the business they spent nearly 10 years building. As traumatizing as this experience has been, they've learned a lot along the way including the power of community, connections and belief in a dream. Riot will brew again! This! Is Obstacle Course. Let it flow.

For this special episode, John and Andrew discuss the Corona Virus -while in isolation. They discuss feeling the heaviness, lack of control and some great strategies for finding peace. They also discuss the gift of time we have been given in self isolation and the potential for this time to be one of unmatched creativity and beauty. The conversation ends with the image of a lighthouse. May we always bring the light no matter the storm. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's keep our distance!

For episode 53, we sat down with clinical psychologist, author and teacher Nick Wignall. Nick has the rare ability to cut through all the noise and eloquently identify those things that sabotage us and cause us needless suffering. When it comes down to it, life is all in our head. As easy as it is to get lost there, Nick is a seasoned guide who can show us the way. This! Is an episode not to be missed. Let's Go!

For our 52nd episode, we brought back 3 guests for a varied yet fascinating Round-table discussion on Attention. We live in a world of distraction and unless we know our values and are mindfully aware of those things crying out for our attention, we will continue to be tossed around, anxious and unproductive. More importantly, we'll miss out on quality time with the ones we love. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's Pay Attention!

For our 51st episode, we hosted East Coasters Juliane Nowe and her partner Fabian Henry. Fabian was a veteran of the Canadian Military spending over a decade serving in Afghanistan. When he retired he was given 9 prescriptions to help him deal with his PTSD. The prescriptions made his suffering worse and so at 31 years old, Fabian tried Cannabis for the first time. It changed his life. Meanwhile, Juliane had been struggling with her own health problems including the loss of her voice and she,...

For our landmark 50th episode, we welcomed Andrew's partner, Sarah, into the studio. Together, they share some incredible adventures of their winter trip to Chile. We discussed the peril they met at the top of a mountain, what it felt like to be rescued at sea and why the hell they choose to take weird vacations like these. We also discussed the importance of travelling according to our values, how travelling increases our resilience, the nature of anxiety and why the fear surrounding the...

For our 49th episode, we sat down with Alejandra Valenzuela to discuss her "wild" relationship with Spirituality and what she calls, "the beautiful unknown." After experiencing multiple sexual assaults and the death of her brother, Jana took a year off to heal. Her healing led her to Brazil where she met the famed healer and now criminal John of God and experienced a spiritual awakening while using Ayahuasca for the first time. Jana has since experienced Aya dozens of times and now leads...

In episode 48, we sit down with physiotherapist, small business owner, athlete, author and speaker, Wendy Bowen. We talk John's dislocated shoulder, Wendy's heartbreaks, Andrew's charging station and the importance of living in balance and alignment with our true self and values. Like Wendy, this conversation is fun, upbeat and full of empathy and practical wisdom. If you're feeling out of sorts in your heart, body or mind, this episode is for you!

For episode 47, we sat down with Ian Chisholm. "Chiz" is the founding partner of Roy Group, an organization specializing in leadership development and training. In this conversation we discuss the difference between leadership and mentorship, the myths of entrepreneurship, personal mastery, Star Wars, The Inner Game of Golf, the power of distilled personal mission statements, workaholism, knowing your limits, getting out of your own way and how to hire people that aren't like you. We also...

For our 46th episode, we talk good food, regular bowel movements and how to maintain a healthy gut. Yvonne King suffered from an undiagnosed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for 30 years before she finally discovered the allergies (gluten, dairy) that were causing her suffering. This episode reminds us that we are all bio-individuals and it's crucial that we get curious about our body's response to the foods and drinks we're consuming. If they make you groggy, foggy, anxious, hyper, angry,...

For episode 45, we chatted with the great Jim Gardiner! Jim was a, "weak asthmatic kid," who couldn't run half a mile and often ended up in the hospital for weeks at a time. One day, he decided he wasn't going to let asthma control his life anymore. From there, he became a champion rower, legendary bartender, successful business owner, off Broadway performer and inspiring life coach. Along the way he worked out with The Rock, got a great tip from Colin Farrell, witnessed Robin Williams...

Welcome to 2020 everyone! For the first episode of the year, we're proud to present the behind-the scenes conversations we had with the speakers and organizers of The Connection Project. For this episode to make any sense whatsoever, you first need to watch the video and witness the incredible stories of mental health that are shared there - including John's, who was one of the speakers. There is power in our stories and we all need to be heard.

For our 43rd and final episode of 2019, we talk Christmas! We discuss our traditions, our favourite holiday food and films, why we love Christmas and why we don't. We also cover off the history, toxicity and beauty behind gift giving. This fun/informative episode is our gift to you! Enjoy folks. :)

For episode 42, we sat down with Courage to Comeback Award winner, Suzanne Venuta. Suzanne was one of 9 children raised in abject poverty and experienced horrific abuse causing her to eventually disassociate as a way to cope with the trauma. We talk to Suzanne about what's it's like to live with DID (formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder) and how she eventually learned to forgive her abusers and become whole. We also talked about Suzanne's many adventures with Outward Bound! Suzanne...

For episode 41, we hosted our first (of many) roundtable discussions on Spirituality. In this conversation, we sat down with a Preacher, a Mystic and someone who has found recently found Spirituality through trauma. The purpose of this discussion was not to define spirituality or worse, prescribe the "right" spirituality but rather describe those practices that are enriching our lives. We are very grateful to Jill Lawrence, Allen Close and Shauna Janz for tackling such a multi faceted topic....

For our 40th episode, we took the show on the road and recorded in John's hometown of Duncan, BC at the Duncan Chamber's Small Business Big Day! We spent an inspiring day with dozens of local small business owners and were motivated by powerhouse speakers from Leapzone Strategies and Spiro Creative. This episode includes 5 inspiring interviews for the price of one! Also, you'll get to hear Andrew and John sing. Oh joy. This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's get down to business!

For episode 39, we sit down with Alyne Gomes. As a Civil Engineer, Alyne recently immigrated with her family from Brazil to Vancouver Island. Upon arriving she fell in love with the area and community. Some time later, after a self examination, Alyne discovered a lump in her breast and everything changed. In this gripping conversation we discuss matters of life and death, immigration, negating emotion, fear, health, healing and the power of living and loving in the moment. This! Is Obstacle...

For this special Remembrance Day episode, we had the honour of a lifetime to sit down with George Brewster, a 96 year old World War II veteran. George was a pilot and did what he had to do despite his apprehension. "I'm just an ordinary man trying to do some things which are sometimes more than I'm capable of." George's humility and perspective are astonishing and the amount of wisdom he shared with us in this conversation should be required listening. The episode concludes with a sacred...

For episode 37, we sit down with Terry Eddison Brown. Terry grew up in an abusive home and as a teenager he left to find safety and belonging. His journey took him to the streets where he lived homeless and addicted for years. One day he heard about a Big Blue House in Victoria called Anawim. Upon arriving, he found everything. A Place To Call Home. This episode will touch your heart as it is our shared human search for love and belonging! This! Is Obstacle Course. Let's go!