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Hamilton Souther is a CEO, Master Shaman ofvisionary plant medicines and founder of BlueMorpho Shamanic Ayahuasca and SacredPlant Retreat Center in the Peruvian Amazon(www.bluemorphotours.com). Over the last12 years, Hamilton has meticulously studiedand mapped modern mental illnesses to helpthousands of his clients from around theworld with depression, anxiety, drugaddiction 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 e...

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 takeawaysHow Paul works with the GuidesWho are the Guides and why are they here?Realization ...

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 takeawaysA brief discussion on spirit p...

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. ...

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 me...

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 be...

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...

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 relatio...

*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 spiritual...

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,...

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 teache...

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 ...

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 takeawaysThe story of the Granola GirlGetting a...

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 t...

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...

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. Ke...

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 coff...

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 passio...

How does cannabis work as a spiritual ally? Stephen Gray, author of the book Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer’s Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally, is the coordinator and co-organizer of the eighth annual Spirit Plant Medicine Conference, which will take place on November 2-4, 2018 at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, BC, Canada.Join us to learn how cannabis can be an invitation to reality and what it means to participate in the birth of the new human. **If ...

How does anxiety impact our lives? Dr. Nima Rahmany’s work focuses on relational anxiety, which not only influences how we connect with others, but also has a huge effect on our health and happiness. Listen to hear Dr. Nima’s simple but valuable tools for self-regulating emotions, and an easy “hack” for activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Key takeaways:Dr. Nima Rahmany’s chiropractic patient work and his personal experience with anxiety inspired him to become a teach...

Why is meditation so important and what are the potential benefits? Taught by his mother at an early age, Terry Sidhu has been meditating for most of his life, and he is now a meditation coach and teacher. In his professional work with clients, Terry notices many common issues that affect individuals across a wide spectrum. Listen to learn how meditation can reduce anxiety and enable you to push through the subconscious mind into the superconscious state where you feel empowered and more ...

What does it really take to win? Drawing from the lessons and skills he learned while playing professional football, Angus Reid applies these principles to personal and professional goals, helping others through his inspirational public speaking and writing. Listen as Angus delivers a set of proven methods for reaching your highest potential. Key takeaways; - Know who you are and what makes you tick. - Create a vision for your life rather than a goal. - Find your outlet, go all in, and ...

With the legalization of cannabis in Canada going into effect just two weeks after the conference, this year’s Cannabis Hemp Conference & Expo will be an incredible time to learn, connect, meditate, and celebrate. Discount code is 'Empower' for 20% off tickets!!! Salimeh Tabrizi, founder of the Cannabis Hemp Conference, and Trevor Millar of MAPS Canada (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) discuss the stigma shift around powerful plant medicines such as cannabis, ayah...

Renee Jacobs is a public speaking coach who helps entrepreneurs, business professionals, and TEDx speakers tell their stories in front of audiences. Listen as she shares several proven methods anyone can utilize to increase effectiveness and confidence when speaking in public. Key takeaways: The four Ws--when, where, who, and what--of an engaging story provide the audience with context, character, and conflict. There is science to humor, and with enough planning, anyone can be funny (r...

Join us as we do a deep dive in learning how to ignite your passion for life with the founders of Warriorsage.com, Satyen and Suzanne Raja. The WarriorSage was founded by Satyen & Suzanne Raja with the mission to ignite passion, live freedom and embody love. For 2 decades, WarriorSage has provided hundreds of trainings & workshops internationally teaching tens of thousands of students the Art of the Warrior, the Art of Sage, and the Art of the Lover.Connect with them at https://warri...

Is a plant based lifestyle for you? In this interview we interviewed Luckie Sigouin, a Plant based athlete and life style advocate. He explains why he choose to go plant based and his answer might surprise you! He also shares his amazingly courageous story in support his partner through her cancer treatment. If you’d like to connect with Luckie, follow him on Youtube and Luckie Lifestyle or @luckieLifestyle on Instagram (linked below).Hosts: Andy and Mike Zaremba Sponsored by: www.floatho...

While healing professional and amateur athletes for over a decade. Matt Bennet has witnessed the impact of concussions on their family and career. The need for a treatment motivated me to find a solution. This solution is Brain Evolve: accessible, tested and the gold standard for developing new ways of aiding relief. This formula is easing the imbalance within the person suffering from physical, and psychological trauma due to injury. A essential blend of natural ingredients will aid sleep, i...

On this episode we deep dive into the world of Shamanism with Robert Ellison. If you’d like to connect with Robert you can do so here: https://www.facebook.com/robert.ellison29 Hosts: Andy and Mike Zaremba Connect with Andy at www.andyzaremba.com Sponsored by www.floathouse.ca www.vancouverreal.tv Vancouver Real Media Inc.

This episode came to fruition because of a Facebook conversation about Dr. Jordan Peterson. Omid Pakbin later suggested a podcast with Alexander Boldizar to give a well put together critique of some of Jordan’s main arguments. Particularly why Dr. Peterson is incorrect in labeling people on the far left of the political spectrum Postmodern Neo Marxists. Connect with Alex: http://www.boldizar.com/blog/landing/ Hosts Andy and Mike Zaremba Connect with Andy: www.Andyzaremba.com www.van...

Curtis Stone is a farmer, author, speaker and consultant. His area of expertise is in quick growing, high value annual vegetables for direct consumer market streams. His book, The Urban Farmer demonstrates organic intensive techniques with a focus on business and systems to streamline labour and production. He offers a new way to think about farming. One where quality of life and profitability coexist. Curtis’ farm, Green City Acres is located in Kelowna, BC, Canada and was established in 201...

In order, Cam MacDougall has been a Criminal, Chef, Finance Executive, CrossFit & Lifestyle Coach, Social Entrepreneur and now Impact Driven Philanthropist and Blogger. Cam joins on the podcast to share his journey from a rough beginning to run his own business and now coaching! He shares many tools a tricks that have helped him along the way!Cam will also be riding mountain bikes from Banff to Mexico to raise awareness and funds for the Mental Health of our future generation. They have...

Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Fattah, Clinical Associate Professor Psychiatry Department, UBC, discusses a not-so-commonly known problem within the healthcare system called iatrogenic disease. Iatrogenic disease is the result of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures undertaken on a patient. With the multitude of drugs prescribed to a single patient adverse drug reactions are bound to occur. Iatrogenic (of a disease or symptoms) induced in a patient by the treatment or comments of a physician. Learn wha...

Jade Karling Black is a published author, lifestyle blogger, grief researcher and certified life skills coach. She writes on addiction, spiritual wellness and grief dreams. Additionally, Jade has endured her own personal struggles which she fearlessly details in her memoir, Quiet Mind, Open Heart. Jade is a hopeful and steadfast believer in positive radical change and has dedicated her practice to this objective.My IG is @jadekarlingcoaching The link to the Grief Dreams podcast on iTunes is: ...

Dave Weale is the founder and CEO of the Grind Bar. Dave has been on a mission to help people live healthier, happier lives for years. This journey has taken him through many different experiences and into learning about many different facets of the human experience.Connect with Dave at www.groundedcbd.comHosts Andy @andyzaremba and Mike Zaremba @floatingyogiconnect with Andy www.andyzaremba.com Sponsored by: www.floathouse.ca Vancouver Real Media Inc.

Dr. Kayvon K. is a simplifier. He's a consultant and coach to entrepreneurs... As his ventures continue to grow and change, Kayvon sets his sights on helping other entrepreneurs create their own best businesses and best lives. He says, “There’s more than one way to get there, more than one right answer. Half of the fun is just finding your own way!” A medical doctor turned consultant / coach definitely is a unique twist of fate and it was amazing to hear it in person from this very dynamic an...

Sherry is the author of Return to Food - the life-changing anti-diet. Having been twice her present size, Sherry lost the weight without dieting and details her philosophical approach to developing a healthy relationship with food, your body and theplanet. She has been a chef, nutritionist, foodphilosopher, the Victorian Chair of Nutrition Australia,the Melbourne President of Slow Food and the Co-Founder of the World Wellness Summit. Former TEDAlumni and TEDxTokyo 2009 Presenter.Presently she...

Camille is an artist, teacher, poet and mother of four. Her mission is to end the isolation of women and families who struggle with maternal mental illness.Connect to Camille: https://www.camillemehta.com/about.htmlHosts Andy and Mike Zarembawww.Vancouverreal.tvVancouver Real Media Inc.

Victoria Welsby is a body image activist, confidence expert and Adjunct Professor. She helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to changing the way we view fat bodies.Connect with Victoria at http://www.bampowlife.com/Hosts: Andy and Mike ZarembaConnect with us www.vancouverreal.tvVancouver Real Media Inc.

With PhDs in both Clinical Psychology and Holistic Medicine, Dr. Carlos de León has spent more than 35 years in related research, study, and practitioner experience, particularly in the area of personal transformation.As the founder of the Mexican Association for Psychotherapy and Transpersonal Development, Carlos not only regularly shares his teachings, but also, and perhaps more significantly, has brought them together in the model of Ontogony, an inquiring discipline for the research, stud...

Roger is a world-renowned advocate and educator for advancing senior care and well-being. He is a geriatrics doctor, clinical professor, Executive Associate Dean, and 13th President of Canadian Geriatrics Society.

Amy Color is an intimacy and intimacy trauma expert specializing in sexual health and empowerment. She is a master life, intimacy coach, sex therapist and holds multiple therapeutic certifications. If you want to #AskAmy your questions (anonymously), email amy@amycolor.comVisit Amy's website https://www.intimatewithamy.com/Hosts: Andy and Mike Zarembawww.vancouverreal.tvVancouver Real Media Inc.

Claire Snyman is an author, blogger and advocate for patient and healthcare collaboration. She is passionate about inspiring people to put their health in their own hands. Since being diagnosed in 2010 with a non-malignant brain tumor and brain surgery in 2012, she realized the importance of partnering with her healthcare team and becoming her body’s own advocate. She co-authored a collaborative study between patients and neurosurgeons at Johns Hopkins University: The impact of surgical rese...

The multi-talented Métis performer, Andrea Menard, is a true renaissance woman; she is a singer, a speaker, writer, and an actor. She has performed for royalty, prime ministers, senators, ambassadors, governor generals and even sang her song “Peace” to the world’s NATO generals. Andrea’s voice is lyrical, raw, and reminiscent of the jazz and blues singers of the 1940's, yet she captures the depth, humour and wisdom of her ancestors.

Sarah Morgan is an entrepreneur with a fresh perspective on innovation, leveraging her Masters Thesis in LED Lighting and Biomimicry, with applied commercial manufacturing experience. She is the CEO & Founder of Nano-Lit Technologies; a company focused on next generation lighting using Quantum Dots and Advanced Manufacturing. Her previous role as a Lecturer in design for the Space Industry won her an Innovation award.https://www.nano-lit.com/Also joined with Morgan Maryk CEO or Recharged ...

Our next instalment of the Tedx Stanley Park series features Zamina Mithani. Zamina is a business management student and the president of the Interfaith Collaboration for Kindness Foundation. She is passionate about diversity, social responsibility, and values-based leadership.With hosts Andy and Mike ZarembaSponsored by www.floathouse.ca - use the promo code Vancouver Real to receive a 20% discount on a single Float!www.vancouverreal.tv Vancouver Real Media Inc.

Tedx Stanley Park Speaker, Dominic, is a husband, father and an entrepreneur. He asks himself “How can I..?” and “What if…” and helps leaders up their game by using new ways of seeing. Connect with Dominic here: https://zorbusiness.com/www.Vancouverreal.tvVancouver Real Media Inc.

During his final years of Med school, Mohammed Alsaleh was forced to flee Syria after surviving imprisonment and torture by the Assad regime for his involvement in the peaceful Syrian uprising. Fleeing to neighboring Lebanon, he had lost all hope facing hardships of forced displacement until his hope was restored by Canada. In 2014, he was offered a new opportunity in life as one of the first 28 Syrian refugee arrivals ever resettled in BC. Since then, Mohammed has been building a new life in...

Andy and Mike only. No guest. Just catching up, reflecting, and looking forward! Happy New Year to everyone! We look forward to connecting with you again in 2018. Join our mailing list for upcoming community events and podcast releases @ http://vancouverreal.tv/ If you're on Facebook, we have a community page there too: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VancouverRealCommunity/

Author, activist, entrepreneur, environmentalist, master herbalist; Klaus Ferlow.www.neemfoundation.orgwww.neemresearch.cawww.ferlowbotanicals.com

Stephen is a teacher, author, storyteller, spiritual activist, farmer and founder of the Orphan Wisdom School, a teaching house and learning house for the skills of deep living and making human culture. It is rooted in knowing history, being claimed by ancestry, working for a time ​yet to come.​https://orphanwisdom.com/

Ben Goresky is a counsellor, a coach, and explorer of consciousness. He is the founder of Evolving Man, a site dedicated to creating inspiring content for men who want to expand consciousness and evolve in relationships, masculinity, and health. Ben joins us to share his intimate personal journey of healing using the sacred plant medicine Ayahuasca. Check out Ben's page and support him if you're called to his work. https://www.evolvingman.ca

Nomad, minimalist, martial artist, physical educator, breath work educator, strength and conditioning coach. http://www.maxwellsc.com/ Steve led a Vancouver Real meet-up this Fall to a sold out community focusing on breath work and various exercises to improve cellular oxygen utilization. Always a pleasure to have Steve join us!

This episode features two of the organizers for the annual Spirit Plant Medicine Conference hosted at UBC, presented by Conscious Living Network. We are joined by Celina and Stephen who share what this conference is all about, why they feel it is so important for the awakening of humanity and what to expect this year.Use the promo code "REAL" to save $22 OFF your ticket this year, happening Nov. 4 & 5, 2017.Tickets and more info at: https://spiritplantmedicine.com

Dr. John Demartini is a human behavioural specialist, founder of the Demartini Institute, international best-selling author, educator and business consultant working with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, celebrities and sports personalities. He provides answers to questions and practical solutions to life’s challenges in numerous keynote presentations, workshops, television, radio and print interviews, published books, CDs, DVDs and online downloads. Globally he has worked with individuals and ...

We are joined by two of the executive members of the University of British Columbia Free Speech Club, Angelo Isidorou and Cooper Asp.We explore the reason the Free Speech Club to be and why it is important. They also wanted to share with our community the event they will be hosting with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson this coming Nov. 2017. See links below for details.FSC Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UBCFreeSpeechClub/Update: the event the FSC is promoting is sold out, here it is:http://cha...

Sean McCormick is a life-coach with LIFE MBA and is also the founder and owner of Float Seattle and Float Bellevue. He’s very enthusiastic about self-knowledge and exploration, personal and professional development and typically works with clients who are seeking something “more” from life. Those who have done all they thought they should and realize on some level there must be something else. Sean is a super fun guest and it was an honour and pleasure to have this conversation with him.Sean’...

Dr. Carlos de Leon is a very special guest who synchronistically came into our awareness and we sure glad he did! A Ph D. in Clinical Psychology and Holistic Medicine, he is the founder of the Ontogony centre. A multidisciplinary based approach to Self-Realization. In this episode we go deep down the hole of a rabbit and discuss Out of Body Experiences, what it is and how to do it, shadow integration, Self-realization, death, and the issues around so many ancient, lesser known spiritual tradi...

Don Howard Lawler is an American born, Peruvian citizen who has been practicing the art of sacred plant shamanism for 50 years. Don Howard is the founder and principal maestro of Peruvian Spirit Quest Listening to the Plants, traditional retreats and pilgrimages exploring the deepest roots of traditional Peruvian shamanism, and focusing on holistic healing, personal transformation, and realization of ancient shamanic spiritual truth. As a life-long shamanic practitioner, don Howard combines e...

#123: Robert Ellison | Shamanism 101Robert Ellison is Canadian-born and has been practicing the art of shamanism for the past 12 years. He has studied a plethora of metaphysical disciplines and has trained extensively with the Q'ero people of the Andes in Peru. Robert joins us today to discuss the fundamentals of this ancient practice. He now resides predominantly in the Vancouver area and typically makes pilgrimages yearly. If you'd like to contact Robert for personal inquiries you can email...

Dr. Robert Glover, author of No More Mr. Nice Guy: A Proven Plan For Getting What You Want in Love, Sex and Life (Running Press, 2003) Dr. Glover is an internationally recognized authority on the Nice Guy Syndrome. He is a frequent guest on radio talk shows and has been featured in numerous local and national publications. Through his book, online classes, workshops, podcasts, blogs, consultation, and therapy groups, Dr. Glover has helped change the lives of countless men and women around t...

This episode features Vancouver Real host, Mike Zaremba, when he and Andy travelled to London, England for their 100th episode with Brian Rose of London Real. Andy was on the formal London Real episode, while Mike was on a LIVE episode of #RealTalk. Brian and London Real have been a huge support towards the Vancouver Real podcast and it was a pleasure and an honour to share our journey with him in his studio for our 100th episode. We dive into the power of podcasting, float tanks, plant medi...

This episode we feature the founder of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies), Rick Doblin, Ph. D. Rick will go down in history as one of the greatest contributors to the legalization of psychedelic medicines which, as we discuss with him, will have an evolutionary shift for mental health and quite possibly a relative harmonization-effect upon the human race. Rick takes us through some of the key milestones of the 30+ year journey of MAPS as well as share the next big st...

Kasper is the Head teacher of the Wim Hof Academy, Author, Human Performance Expert, and Story Teller. He has some incredible holistic biohacking tips and an incredible personal story to how he got to where he is. An expert in managing anxiety and developing self-awareness he now travels the globe with his family presenting and conducting workshops. http://mindlift.com/en/

This episode we bring together a little bit of old and new. Returning guests, Zach Berman and Ryan Slater (Founders of The Juice Truck, a local pioneer in the health food restaurant industry in Vancouver) and introducing Colin Medhurst; a man of two lives, he is a full-time firefighter as well as an entrepreneur for his company Feed Life, whose purpose is to make plant-based, holistic, healthy-living easy and accessible. In this episode we cover many things about plant-based nutrition and why...

Author, Producer, Coach. Philip is a repeat guest on our show and was the feature speaker of our Vancouver Real Speaker Series inaugural event and all for good reason!He helps people primarily within the inner realms of their lives. He is exceptional in helping people discover their Truth, gain clarity, uncover their unique gifts, align and build business, & deepen core relationships. Our goal for this episode was to take Philip as "deep" as we could to dive into all this wisdom warrior h...

Nikolas is a world-respected researcher, futurist, author, and teacher with over 20 years of research, writing, speaking, and technology implementation experience.He travels the world wowing audiences with sharing research on: The Future of Work; The Sharing Economy; The Future of Cars; The Future of Cities; The Future of AI integrated with Life and Business; The Future of Education; Predictions for 2016 to 2020, 2021 to 2030, and beyond.http://nikolasbadminton.com

Thomas Deschutter is an investment manager with Bloom Strategies based in Vancouver who spoke very frankly with us about how Money works. It was refreshing, raw and honest. He dives into the modern history of the current banking system as well as delivering TONS of useful financial advice to people at every stage of their lives. This was a valuable conversation. ;) http://bloomstrategies.ca

This is a unique episode for a couple reason for us:1) First time ever doing a Facebook LIVE full episode from our studio!2) Most people ever on the show at once; 3 guests + 2 hosts.We feature 3 young and very successful Vancouver-based entrepreneurs who are also friends and work together in different ways: Ben Weir, Mehtab Bhogal, and Tyler Cresswell. Andy Zaremba, as the host, guides us through an entrepreneurial roundtable allowing these guys to share a TON of pragmatic info about starting...

Dorie Clark is a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. Recognized as a “branding expert” by the Associated Press, Fortune, and Inc. magazine, she is the author of Reinventing You (Harvard Business Review Press), which has been translated into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, French, Polish, and Thai. Her most recent book, Stand Out, was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine and one of the Top 10 Business Books of...

Adam started out at 22 making his first internet dollar selling email address’ by the bundle (yes, that’s a thing). Today, his businesses generate millions, he leads an every-growing team of 50+, runs 3 successful companies, all while working on business’ 4 & 5 AND hosting The Steele Entrepreneur Show on YouTube. Adam is passionate about helping others and is excited to share his entrepreneurial insights and journey with the world.http://adamgsteele.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/adamgstee...

Christina Gooding is a producer of the documentary "The Path of the Shaman". At the launch of this episode she is in the middle of an Indie Go Go campaign to support director Todd Harris (Letters from Generation Rx, 2015). This documentary covers the story of Dave, a Canadian family-man who's dedicated his life's work to Ayahuasca, addressing depression, illness and addiction. The documentary also covers the courageous story of 3 women who have worked with Dave towards their profound healing....

Tim J.P. Collins is the host of The Anxiety Podcast. A resident of Vancouver Island, he started his journey after being debilitated by his own crushing anxiety acknowledging that it wasn’t just a chemical imbalance but a lifestyle imbalance. He was on a mission of change in his own life and The Anxiety Podcast was the result. Now several years in, Tim has a large audience and has since branched into consulting, support and educational roles as a speaker and an anxiety expert. Mental Health...

: gyauustees. who's name means "The one who gets things done", is a father of 9 and ceremonial leader of the tribal people of the Pacific Northwest, currently residing with his wife on unceded land of the Skomish people. His life has been an incredible journey of acceptance and forgiveness for what he can only describe as the aftermath of attempted genocide of his people. Through his connection to the unity, peace and dignity path he has been able to overcome life's immense challenges and ret...

Shon Wong is a Vancouver artist who's band brings together a unique sound of Southern Rock inspired by Chinese Opera and Classic Rock. The passing of his father and then the passing of his girlfriend (2 separate incidences) became dramatic sources of inspiration for him in creating his music. It was his way of processing his grief and has now turned into his career. He's released a couple singles this year and getting great radio play in the US. He has a fascinating story that he was willin...

The Iceman, Wim Hof, has exploded on the internet and around the world the last few years. He is Dutch and has set many Guinness World records usually all based around extreme cold exposure. He's developed a breathing technique that allows him to control elements of his autonomic nervous system (heart rate, adrenaline levels, and blood alkalinity) and in essence turn on his inner thermostat. Wim is coming to Vancouver to do a full day or his techniques and philosophies, this event is goin...

This episode we feature Salimeh Tabrizi who is the founder of the Cannabis Hemp Conference and Expo (CHCE) which is happening May 6 & 7 at UBC. This is an incredible event bringing Cannabis into a very positive and integral light as we approach legalization across Canada and in many states of America. Graham Hancock is one of many featured speakers for this event among many others as well as panels, workshops, vendors and more. It is honestly one of the best events going and this 3rd yea...

Casey Miller is the founder of 6 1/2 Consulting which is a leadership development firm that helps organizations become better leaders which facilitates greater engagement and inspiring cultures among employees. He goes deep into the psychographics of what people require to feel fulfilled in their work for the modern times we live. It's no longer about just bringing home a pay cheque, people need to know 'WHY' their company exists and 'HOW' they are creating a difference for the better in thi...

Dr. Kayvon K. is a simplifier. He's a consultant and coach to entrepreneurs...As his ventures continue to grow and change, Kayvon sets his sights on helping other entrepreneurs create their own best businesses and best lives. He says, “There’s more than one way to get there, more than one right answer. Half of the fun is just finding your own way!” A medical doctor turned consultant / coach definitely is a unique twist of fate and it was amazing to hear it in person from this very dynamic and...

Dr. Tanya Maté is a naturopathic doctor and is the daughter-in-law of our past guest, Dr. Gabor Maté. She is currently working with a shamanic healing centre near Iquitos, Peru called The Temple of the Way of Light. Her role is the director of integration and she helps people who participate within the deep personal work, facilitated by plant medicine that is centred around Ayahuasca, integrate their experiences back into “normal” life. Tanya is deeply committed to helping people uncover wha...

Are you living somebody else’s story? Or are you writing your own? Recently, we offered Ashley Wiles of Sole Girls a float, and a chance to share her wisdom with Mike on our regular #VancouverSurvivalGuide podcast.

One of our wish list guests joined us from across the pond via Skype for a riveting talk primarily around cannabis legalization. Graham Hancock is an international best selling author. He has an extremely controversial TEDx talk called "The War on Consciousness". And he's appeared several times on London Real and The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. This episode was made possible by the Cannabis Hemp Conference and Expo happening May 6 & 7 at UBC. Special thanks to Salimeh T. for making th...

We did it! 100 Episodes of Vancouver Real formally published! For this monumental episode Mike and Andy reached out to Brian Rose and his team at London Real podcast in hopes to interview Brian for VR's 100th. Brian replied and flipped things on them by inviting them to be on his show! A massive platform that Brian has been building for over 6 years! In February of 2017, Mike and Andy boarded a flight taking them to London for the first time. They took a red-eye and landed around 10am loca...

This episode features one of the founders of a really cool new company called Moment Meditation. We'd consider them a leading expert and resource in the field of meditation. Their meditations are designed with you and your life in mind. They use a combination of research-backed, evidence-based mindfulness techniques to guide you to a calmer, more focused, and happier you. Hiroko comes from a rich background around meditation and psychology learning from her father, a pioneer in a lot of w...

Beating the odds, over-coming resistance, persevering during the dark night of the soul, this is what Himanshu and Ryan speak about from their personal experiences. They are both very open and vulnerable with their past in how it's helped them create their co-created entrepreneurial venture: GoGetters Vancouver.As Vancouver's first Epic Achievement Club, GoGetters Vancouver exists to help its members produce breakthrough results in all areas of life, through world class professional networki...

This episode features Connor Beaton, a Vancouver-based entrepreneur and now 3-time guest on the VR podcast. The founder of Mantalks, a men-oriented conversation-based community yet open to women as well, which started in Vancouver and has now grown to multiple cities across North America. Connor first appeared on VR in the early days of Mantalks and we've been able to document his journey with this venture over the three episodes with very noticeable personal growth on his part. He is on the...

Steve Maxwell is a very experienced and internationally recognized fitness coach, physical educator and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor who was one of the first Americans to receive a black belt. He's had multiple appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast as well as the London Real podcast. We were lucky to snag him into our studios during a week full of seminars he was conducting in Vancouver. And we are fortunate to be joined with a guest co-host, Dr. Carlos Nunez who is a part of t...

With a few updates to share, Andy and Mike (co-hosts of Vancouver Real) sit down to share some big news for the upcoming 100th episode of the podcast. To coincide with the announcement, Andy and Mike dive into some recent events happening with themselves and the VR program and community. And they wrap-up with Andy's sharing of his Ayahuasca retreat in Peru which was discussed in Microcast #2 and was never followed up with. Thanks for always participating in this journey of Vancouver Rea...

Kent Brun is the host of the Kent Brun Podcast. He is also an ex-football player turned yoga instructor and now co-leads the yoga teacher training at Karma Yoga. In this episode we go fairly deep down the existential rabbit hole where Kent brings in his experience as a yogi combined with his knowledge of the various ancient yogic texts to openly discuss elements of human behaviour and spirituality. Check out Kent's podcast via his page: https://www.facebook.com/kentbrunpodcast/

Jan (pronounced "yawn") is a Czech-born artist living in Vancouver who dedicates his life to his art. His paintings now sell world-wide and care a message of Love and Peace, whilst sharing a message towards the cultural programming we all encounter. Check out Jan's Art at:http://painting.kasparec.com/

James W. Jesso is a Canadian author and public educator who is dedicated to helping to distill an accessible language for understanding what it means to cultivate and live a life of psychospiritual maturity.In doing so, he looks to engender regenerative, coherent, and public discourse on psychedelics, sexuality, meditative practice, and conscious relationships — the means by he believes psychospiritual maturity can be most powerfully developed.He has authored numerous articles, essays, and ...

Daniele Bolelli is a writer, martial artist, university professor, and podcaster. He was born in Italy and currently lives in Los Angeles. He's made multiple appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience. Visit www.DanieleBolelli.com for more! After graduating from UCLA with a B.A. in Anthropology, and earning graduate degrees at UCLA (in American Indian Studies) and CSULB (History), Bolelli began teaching at several colleges in Southern California. Unlike most scholars who tend to specialize in o...

Bruce Damer is truly one of a kind. He is Canadian-American multi disciplinary scientist, designer, and author. Dr. Bruce Damer collaborates with colleagues developing and testing a new model for the origin of life on Earth and in the design of spacecraft architectures to provide a viable path for expansion of human civilization beyond the Earth. He began his career in the 1980s developing some of the earliest user interfaces for personal computers, led a community in the 1990s bringing the ...

Philip returns to Vancouver Real as one of most memorable guests. He's appeared twice on London Real and was also the feature speaker at our Vancouver Real Speaker Series event where he captivated our audience of the Vancouver Real community taking them deep into life's questions and challenging them to get real with themselves. He's recently launched his new project, Give and Grow, a documentary created from a retreat where he lead a group to India to serve and discover a deeper level of th...

Maxime is obsessed with developing business strategies for organizations to increase their company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, designed to save money, enhance profitability, and generate more business value.He helps design customized sustainable corporate strategies that will bring companies to the next level while adapting it to the new business desired practices. How can business' be more ethical, progressive, sustainable and wholistic is what his consulting is...

Peter Sage is a well known international & serial entrepreneur, author, philosopher and teacher. His unique way of looking at and relating to life has inspired tens of thousands of people worldwide to Reinvent themselves. Whether by improving or turning around a business or developing a new and empowering psychology through practical yet profound shifts in awareness, Peter hopes his insights and teachings can offer something of value to those who seek it.http://petersage.com/

Adam Hart is a best selling author for his book "Power of Food" and is also an executive development coach. He's worked with a vast array of people and organizations introducing people into the deeper work that can be done within themselves to ultimately manifest in the external world. Prepare for insight, allow your Self to be open and receptive to the conversation held between Adam and Mike Z. Enjoy!http://poweroffood.com/

John Paterson is an author, musician, and holds a Master's degree in Leadership. He conducts a workshop called "Reclaim your life". John is dedicated to living fully with unconditional love and simply abides by this way of life. It is his spiritual path. Despite overcoming alcoholism at an early age, John now has a life-long passion to discover how human beings can access and express their deepest and broadest potential. John's Website: https://www.livingmoreauthentically.com/

This episode we feature Stephen Gray. He is the lead coordinator for the Spirit Plant Medicine conference which is now entering into its 6th year. The conference is held every year at UBC and has a series of presenters ranging from researchers to authors to storytellers to shamans. It is a 2-day event happening Oct. 29-30, 2016. Use PROMO code "FLOAT" and save $22 off your ticket. Tickets available at https://spiritplantmedicine.com.Stephen is also the author of two books, "Cannabis and S...