Growth Guide
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsIf you strive to live your best life you're in the right place.
Your host, Bryan D'Alessandro questions everything in the name of growth. In an endless pursuit to connect with teachers and teachings from all walks of life, none more important than another. In this way, we honor them and put these learnings into practice.
Get ready for deep conversations with astronauts, designers, entrepreneurs, yogis, healers, doctors, futurists, artists and so much more.
The goal is to pull back the curtain and feel more deeply connected with your true self, others, and this incredible world.
Unbuckle your mind and open your heart. It's grow time.
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Jim Gale – Free The Food, Free The People
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBMy guest today is Jim Gale, the founder of Food Forest Abundance. Jim has a simple belief, if we Control our food, we control our freedom. And the way to do so is simple too. Fun fact, do you know what the largest and most destructive monoculture crop is? It’s grass. And there is a wild history around how we were duped into believing that it was a good idea to turn our fertile, food yielding land into a patch of green that we spend so much time and money to keep manicured with poisoness ch...
GG Ep 050: Jim Gale – Free The Food, Free The People
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBMy guest today is Jim Gale, the founder of Food Forest Abundance. Jim has a simple belief, if we Control our food, we control our freedom. And the way to do so is simple too. Fun fact, do you know what the largest and most destructive monoculture crop is? It’s grass. And there is a wild history around how we were duped into believing that it was a good idea to turn our fertile, food yielding land into a patch of green that we spend so much time and money to keep manicured with poisoness ch...
George H Lewis, Astrologer - The Myth of The Solar Eclipse
April 08, 2024 12:24 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBGeorge H Lewis back on the show to share about the upcoming total solar eclipse in Aries sweeping across the United States on April 8th. It's effects will be felt before and after the event and it will set the tone for the year ahead. Eclipses happen in an 18 year cycle and bring the same energetic story with them. This event happens on the new moon which presents a massive opportunity for growth, catalyzation, and transformation in our individual and collective lives. We'll get intothis one...
Steven Haynes - Founder, CEO Fjord | Cold Plunging & Longevity
April 01, 2024 14:25 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBMy guest today is Steven Haynes, founder of Fjord, a Norweigen-inspired cold water therapy company. Based out of Austin, They sell premium cold plunges to bring cold water immersion to high-performers and busy professionals looking for a physical and mental edge. By now just about everyone has heard about the cold plunge trend, from the likes of Wim Hoff, Rogan, Goop, Tony Robbins, but while it’s getting a ton of attention these days, cold immersion therapy has been around for thousands of y...
Gareth Higgins – Author "How Not To Be Afraid"
March 25, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 60 MBToday, we're embarking on a journey into the heart of our fears and discovering the paths that lead us out of the shadows. My guest is Gareth Higgins, a writer from Belfast, who grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles. Gareth is a masterful storyteller, a peace activist, and a guide who walks us through the landscape of our fears, not by bypassing them, but by understanding their origins and confronting their power over us. His book is a beacon for those seeking to find peace in tumul...
Dylan Scott "Hybrid Raccoon" – The US HYROX Champion
March 17, 2024 23:41 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBMy guest today is Dylan Scott, AKA The Hybrid Raccoon. Dylan is the 2024 HYROX US Champion. If you haven’t heard of Hyrox no sweat, I only did about 3months ago. This fast growing fitness racing sport combines running and functional movement exercises. Here’s a quick overview of the format of a Hyrox race: 1k Run -> 1,000 meter ski erg -> 1k Run -> 50 Meters sled push w/ 445lbs -> 1k Run -> 50 meters sled pull w/ 337 lbs -> 1k Run -> 80m Burpee Broad Jumps -> 1k Run -> 1000 meter row -> 1...
Matt McGregor-Mento, The Journey of 100 Kilometers
March 11, 2024 12:50 - 1 hour - 44 MBOn this episode speak with Matt Mcgregor-Mento who just completed his first 100k ultra marathon- and he did it in barefoot sandals at that. If you’re at all like me, this feat sounds inconceivable. The thing is, it was for Matt too. At the age of 52 he’d never ran a distance even close to this before. While I will say from knowing Matt that he has taken on some pretty extreme feats previously like sailing around Long Island in a 10’ sailboat boat in which he halucinated after fighting c...
David Comfort, Founder: Rise Costa Rica - Live Life To The Fullest
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBMy guest today is a visionary leader, a champion of freedom, and a conscious living advocate - David Comfort. David is the founder of Rise, a conscious living community nestled in 800 acres of the lush landscapes of Costa Rica. Rise serves as a beacon of hope in upside down times. This family-focused residential community is consciously building an answer to the disconnect and dis-ease many are feeling around the world. Rise is building an ecosystem that integrates residences, a Waldorf insp...
Ari Weinzweig - Zingermans CEO on Visioning
February 16, 2024 12:46 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBToday, we're diving into the world of visionary leadership with a remarkable guest, Ari Weinzweig. Ari isn't your typical restaurateur. He's the driving force behind Zingerman's Delicatessen, where he serves up mouthwatering dishes and a unique philosophy. This goes far beyond food; it's about vision, community, values, and outstanding business. So much so, that Zingerman's generates over $65 million in annual revenue, a testament to Ari's exceptional leadership. But that's not the half ...
Marine Sélénée - Family Constellations Therapy
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBMy guest today is Marine Selenee, the author of the book, “Connected Fates, Separate Destinies: Using Family Constellations Therapy to Recover from Inherited Stories and Trauma”. For anyone who isn’t familiar with Family Constellations therapy, this modality is mind-blowing. Before I intro Marine, Here’s some backstory, there was a German Psychotherapist named Bert Hellinger who sought to heal family and cultural traumas after being born into war torn Nazi Germany. From the 1950’s Hellin...
Lizz Bierman - Embodiment Architect | Aligning to Your Truth
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBLizz Bierman, a gifted activator, a dear friend, and as I see it, a modern-day witch. Lizz does ancestral work which she fittingly refers to as remembrance. This work activates deep purpose in her clients. The alignment she restores allows for witnessing life from a more grounded, secure and centered space. Lizz is a lifetime learner devoted to curiously exploring any areas she is guided to. Her work offers Energy Activations and Reiki Attunements, chord dissolving, Akashic Journeys and DNA ...
Griff Green | The Hack Heard Round The World
April 07, 2023 19:43 - 1 hour - 61 MBJoin us for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation with Griff Green, the Founder of Giveth and a leading expert in the world of digital currency. In this episode of the Growth Guide podcast, Griff shares his journey and vision for building a world where people who produce value for society are rewarded fairly for the value they create. We dive into his experience crowdfunding $150m, and the hack heard round the world - where Griff ended up holding 10% of all Ether in existence. We ...
Dr. Paul Canali | You've Got To Feel It, To Heal It
March 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBMy guest today is Dr. Paul Canali. Dr. Canali has been involved in trauma and stress research for over 30 years. During that time, he has researched, developed, and practiced some of the most reproducible and effective forms of trauma therapy. When it comes to trauma- we often think it only refers to huge tragic events like experiencing physical violence, a major accident, or a disaster. While these are forms of "big T" trauma, there are "little t" traumas that we all experience. These can b...
Dietmar Kasper | Waldorf & The Neverending Story
March 17, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss mental health in the classroom. Our students are experiencing an epidemic, suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, depression, body image disorders, and ADHD. We are losing our kids, and they are losing their imagination, creativity, and connection to their individuality, their peers, and the natural world. We are more obsessed with telling kids what to think than teaching them how to think for themselves. My wife introduced me to fantastic pedagogies at differen...
Steve Faktor | The McFuture
March 10, 2023 13:52 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBJoin me with the bitingly funny Steve Faktor. Steve brings a sharp and witty perspective to the field of innovation. Steve does things. He’s a sought-after key-note speaker given the stage by the likes of CFO Magazine, NYU, and Harvard. He’s the author of Econovation, and as Managing Director of IdeaFaktory, he consultants w/ companies like American Express and Citi. Steve also hosts the McFuture Podcast which delivers insights on innovation that make you laugh - so you don’t have to cry. ...
George H. Lewis | The Modern Mystic
March 03, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 55.1 MBToday’s guest is George H. Lewis whose life has unfolded in a very enchanted way, as if off the pages of an old novel. George is a true polymath- a professional artist, speaker, astrologer, healer, that seems to herald from a different era. He’s a romantic and a modern-day mystic. We discuss how Italy awoke his wanderlust and took him as an artist to the Middle East painting for Sheikh's and commoners alike. George has lived with Bedouin tribes in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Yemen which conn...
Justin "JB" Bolognino | The Synchronicity Architect
February 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBIn this episode, I sit with creative powerhouse Justin Bolognino. JB’s ground-breaking work is threaded by technology, real-time design, and evolutionary immersive experiences focused on revealing hidden human connections. Sometimes known as the “Synchronicity Architect" JB is the founder and CEO of META, an immersive experience studio that specializes in “The Art of Being There.” With brand clients like Spotify, Twitter, HP, Samsung, Google, Vimeo, and artistic collaborations with St. Vince...
Bradley Olson, Ph.D. | The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Part 2)
May 27, 2022 16:33 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBOn this episode, I return with Bradley Olson, a Depth Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Jungian Analytical Psychology. Bradley is the host of the Joseph Campbell foundation's flagship podcast, Pathways With Joseph Campbell. Bradley is also the editor of the MythBlast Series and a leading expert on Joseph Campbell’s work. Our conversation covers so many rich topics that I’ve split it up into two episodes. For those who don’t know Joseph Campbell’s work, h...
Bradley Olson, Ph.D. | The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Part 1)
April 30, 2022 11:38 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBOn this episode, I speak with Bradley Olson, a Depth Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Jungian Analytical Psychology. Bradley is the host of the Joseph Campbell foundation's flagship podcast, Pathways With Joseph Campbell. Bradley is also the editor of the MythBlast Series and a leading expert on Joseph Campbell’s work. Our conversation covers so many rich topics that I’ve split it up into two episodes. For those who don’t know Joseph Campbell’s work, he...
Monte Farber: Astrologer, Psychic, Author | The Pluto Return
April 08, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMonte Farber is a one-of-a-kind character. He’s an acclaimed astrologer, psychic and author of over 40 books published around the world in fourteen languages. Monte was the resident psychic for Jim Cramer's popular financial website TheStreet.com, where he made bi-monthly economic and stock predictions with uncanny accuracy. It’s fitting that I met Monte serendipitously when some years ago I walked into his and his wife, Amy Zerner’s East Hampton shop, The Enchanted World Emporium. My w...
Laura McIntosh | Chef & Host of TV Series Bringing It Home
March 29, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBChef Laura Mcintosh is the host of PBS’s Bringing It Home, a cooking show that combines recipes from innovative chefs with farm-fresh food. McIntosh travels the country, bringing viewers to the farms that produce the most-abundant crops and then brings them together with culinary wizards who turn their bounty into fresh and healthy gourmet meals for the whole family. McIntosh refers to the show as Behind the Food, showing viewers what goes on "behind the scenes" to make fresh ingredients ...
Morag Gamble | Life Lessons From Permaculture
March 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBI have a deep love for nature and systems thinking, that is why I resonate so deeply with the permaculture approach to farming and gardening. Morag Gamble, is an incredible permaculture ecologist, and educator out of Australia. If we go by the metric of goosebumps per episode, this one is leading the pack. Hearing Morag discuss the principles of nature, relationships, and our greater global systemic disharmony has left me with some great practical tips and applications. I’m pretty confident i...
Keith Garde | Love, Drugs, & Rock 'N' Roll
March 04, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBKeith Garde is a successful entrepreneur, artist advocate, author, and a total mensch. His story is one of love, drugs, and rock n roll, though not necessarily in that order. Trauma and addiction have been half nemesis and half teacher throughout. Keith has won his battle with trauma and addiction every day for over 30yrs and now channels it all into coaching and advising leadership at it’s highest levels. His career in artist management led him to working with bands like Aerosmith. Sure, his...
Dr. Rich Blundell: Scientist, Big History | The Cosmic Story
February 18, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 49.4 MBDr. Rich Blundell is a scientist, trained in Big History which is the story of the cosmos and our place in it. His latest work "Oika", focuses on Ecological intelligence. Ecological intelligence allows us to comprehend systems in all their complexity, as well as the interplay between the natural and man-made worlds. It offers a way of seeing and being that reveals the magic in the mundane and the sublime in the subtle. It's also a lived experience of cosmic ecology that anyone can have. ...
Growth Guide Episode 027 - Lubomir Arsov: Director, Storyteller | In Shadow
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBLubomir Arsov is the director and storyteller known for his work on In-Shadow, a journey through the fragmented unconscious of the West, that represents the precarious and degraded condition of our contemporaneous unfolding. The film is beautifully told as mood scapes without dialogue. This is a challenging feat as well as one that affords viewers the ability to connect with the topics empathically. I see In-Shadow as the first step in a narrative bringing to light many of our unconscious p...
Lubomir Arsov: Director, Storyteller | In Shadow
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBLubomir Arsov is the director and storyteller known for his work on In-Shadow, a journey through the fragmented unconscious of the West, that represents the precarious and degraded condition of our contemporaneous unfolding. The film is beautifully told as mood scapes without dialogue. This is a challenging feat as well as one that affords viewers the ability to connect with the topics empathically. I see In-Shadow as the first step in a narrative bringing to light many of our unconscious p...
Dr Matthew Tunney | Green Bitcoin Mining
November 26, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 52.2 MBMatt Tunney is CEO and founder of NGON Solutions, a company helping the oil industry operate more efficiently and improve environmental performance. The oil industry and Bitcoin seem pretty disparate, but NGON is changing that in a really cool way by capturing excess gas before it is flared and converting it onsite to usable energy that they use to mine Bitcoin. After gaining a PhD in theoretical physics from Cambridge University, Dr. Tunney spent the last 15 years working and trading in th...
John Richards, KEXP Radio | You Are Not Alone. Music Heals.
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBJohn Richards (he/him) is the Director of Programming, On Air | Host of the Morning Show. KEXP is an independent radio station that bucks the entire system. No DJ is ever asked or forced to play any song at all. They play what they love, they have direct lines of communication with the listeners and the artists. For most of his adult life John’s been starting the day for thousands of "morning faithful", all who got turned onto the show and made it a staple in their lives. John’s Morning Sh...
Amy Richards | Feminism in the non-binary age
October 15, 2021 18:43 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBMy guest this week is Amy Richards, a tour de force and a longtime pillar in the feminism community. Amy is an author, producer and organizer, most recently authoring We Are MAKERS, a book based on the PBS documentary series MAKERS. She produced the Emmy nominated series WOMAN for Viceland and executive produced The Glorias, among other stage and video projects. Amy is the president of Soapbox, Inc., the foremost feminist lecture agency, and the affiliated Soapbox Foundation, creators of Fem...
Chief Jake (Black Bear) Singer | The Native Journey
October 08, 2021 16:08 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBChief Jackie (Black Bear) Singer has devoted his life to one of service, as a Navajo Sundance Chief (Brave Eagle) and traditional healer, and as a US Veteran and commander of Walk With The Warriors. Jake offers us an opportunity to learn from the traditions and wisdom of the Navajo people. Despite a long history of being wronged by the US government Jake transcends this paradigm and is tirelessly devoted to driving change from a place of love. One of his initiatives is Walk With Warriors whe...
Christopher Lindstrom | The Regenerative Generation - A Young Rockefeller's Mission
October 04, 2021 14:39 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBChristopher Lindstrom's long passion for alternative monetary systems and local currencies led to his work at the Schumacher Center for a New Economics, where he organized a major international conference, called “Local Currencies in the 21st Century,” in '06 he co-founded BerkShares, a local currency for use in the southern Berkshires of western Massachusetts, which continues to receive international media attention and has served as a model for other communities interested in creating thei...
Marc Meyers | Storytelling in A Distracted World
September 24, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBLet's step into the world of feature-film director and screenwriter Marc Meyers. Marc's body of work is diverse in genre but always reveals and honors the deeper emotional truth. Marc seamlessly moves from dramas like the critically-acclaimed cult hit My Friend Dahmer to romances like All My Life all the way to heavy metal slasher- We Summon Darkness. Whatever the film, he has a unique ability to help us empathize with the characters and even see part of ourselves within them. We discuss...
Pitango Trotoush | Servant of The Rings
September 17, 2021 07:28 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday we speak with the acclaimed jeweler Pitango Trotoush. To label Pitango a jeweler is like calling the grand canyon a big hole. He’s an enigma, an artist, a mystic, and in many ways a guru. Acquiring a Pitango ring is typically accompanied by a tea ceremony, a reading where he seemingly looks into your soul while he describes the powers of the ring you selected. Or did it select you? His story reminds us to embody our truth and follow our purpose which is exactly what he did. Some 30y...
Rebecca Gordon | Demystifying Astrology
September 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAstrology is a subject that was held in the highest regard at least as far as 3-4 thousand yrs. It’s a subject that was studied by the Babylonians, ancient Egyptians, Arabs, Greeks, Europeans, and on and on. Until the 17th century, astrology was considered a scholarly tradition, and it helped drive the development of astronomy. It was commonly accepted in political and cultural circles, and some of its concepts were used in other traditional studies, such as alchemy, meteorology, and medici...
Muys Snijders | An Inside Look at The Art World - Past, Present, Future
September 03, 2021 11:18 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBMuys Snijders is a powerhouse in the art world, but what makes her even more special is her deep intentions for honoring the artists and making art so accessible to everyone. In our discussion, we pull back the curtain on the art world’s past, present and future. I am incredibly passionate about this topic. I've always been an artist at heart and struggled with many of the artist’s current dilemmas. I graduated from the College of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University yet despite coming ...
94yrs of life... and still growing
August 20, 2021 14:48 - 51 minutes - 47 MBToday is my most special guest to date. A man that has played a tremendous role in my life, serving as a teacher, inspiration and so much more. 94yr old Conrad Homler is my grandfather. I have been truly blessed to have him as an elder and fixture throughout my entire life. This episode is about honoring our elders, slowing down to connect with those who paved our way. Let’s acknowledge the change that occurs in just one life and about capturing the amazing stories that are so often lost...
Personal Sound Healing
August 06, 2021 13:33 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBKathleen Nagy is an orchestral musician, Bio Acoustic specialist, and author. Sound healing has no doubt hit the mainstream in recent years yet it’s for from new. Music and sound has as long a history as we do. All cultures have their own versions of sounds, music, and instruments as well as sound healing modalities. Whether it be Kototama from Japan, the sound chambers of ancient Egypt, or Tibetan singing bowls and gong baths. What they all have in common is that they use the vibrati...
Bella Gaia - A Love Affair Between Humans & Nature
July 30, 2021 13:52 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBVisionary Kenji Williams is a composer, filmmaker, performer, and creator of the Bella Gaia experience. You may have heard him on TED, or seen him perform somewhere in the world. BELLA GAIA is an immersive performance unlike any other. It combines live cultural dance and music from around the world with awe-inspiring NASA footage of our planet from here on the ground and from up in outer space. Using mixed reality, and interactive data visualization it shows us how humans and nature are in...
Frank Shamrock - The Man, The Dad, "The Legend"
July 16, 2021 13:08 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBMy guest this week is Frank "The Legend" Shamrock, retired 4x undefeated UFC Middleweight Champion. Frank pioneered the sport as one of the first to successfully mix various disciplines. During his reign he was the No. 1 ranked pound for pound UFC fighter in the world. But all of that is a tiny part of his story. Frank's journey is nothing short of unbelievable. After leaving an abusive home at the age of 15, he lived on the streets, repeatedly landing himself in prison. One day he had the e...
Finding Self Bliss - Atmananda Yoga
July 09, 2021 16:18 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBJhon T is the founder of the Atmananda Yoga Sequence and inventor of the Atmananda alignment mat. His yoga system combines 71 poses rooted in Hatha and Ashtanga. I studied with Jhon T for my teacher training after ten years of practicing with him. I’ll say first hand that no other yoga teacher I’ve experienced gets more directly to the underlying issues. Living in NYC I had the choice between a lot of incredible teachers, but it was a no brainer. Breath is the backbone of his approach and Jh...
Foraging The Path of Purpose
July 02, 2021 14:42 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBNathaniel Whitmore is an herbalist, mycologist, & Shiatsu-shi specialist. His knowledge and bag of tricks go deep pulling from many modalities that he’s been schooled in, from herbology to shiatsu, macrobiotics to martial arts, native traditions to quantum consciousness. We walk his serendipitous path talking about some of his teachers like spiritual moonshine man Taterbug Tyler, and Michio Kushi who helped to introduce modern macrobiotics to the US. Born and raised around the border of ups...
Financial Planning for Living on Purpose
June 25, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBJude Boudreaux is a financial planner that helps others live their lives on purpose. His approach uniquely pairs living in the present with planning for the future. Weaving together finance, personal growth, psychology, and positive thinking, Jude breathes new life into a topic that typically makes my eyes glaze over. You may have heard Jude quoted in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Journal of Financial Planning, Money Magazine, and The Times-Picayune, to name a...
Awaken the Kundalini Within
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBHari Kaur Khalsa is a Master Kundalini and Meditation Instructor. The thing about Hari’s power is that I’ve never witnessed one so great yet without having any airs about her. She has been practicing for over 40yrs and running NY’s beloved studio Hari NYC The Treehouse. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Kundalini yoga, you are in for a real treat. I remember when I first discovered it and for me it shifts mood, mindset, and energy faster and better than anything (non-psychotrop...
Angell Deer - From CEO to Medicine Man
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThis episode is for everyone looking to heal their inner patterns, limits, and traumas to live a more fulfilling life. Whether you are experienced with plant medicine, have been curious or never heard about it, this conversation will open your eyes to an ancient practice of healing through living in connection to the natural world. After a career that scaled the heights of corporate success as a CEO of global companies, Angel Deer reached a turning point in his life – material success an...
Sacred Birth within The Birth Industrial Complex
June 04, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBToday’s guest is Mary Esther Malloy joined by my lovely wife, Navah D’Alessandro. Birth stories are a right of passage that every person on this planet experiences yet no two are the same. You think you know how babies are made? You are in for a big surprise. Mary Esther is the owner of Mindful Birth in New York City. It’s no secret that our current systems have a gross misalignment with their business objectives and the sacred act of our fierce women bringing life into this world. Hearing M...
Ayurveda - The Science of Longevity
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday we discuss the ancient field of Ayurveda and how to heal your own imbalances using it with a gifted practitioner Damin Hagglund. I've experienced Damian's work first hand and it's been a key asset for maintaining my health. We'll cover gut wellness, mind-body connection, martial sciences and his incredible journey. Damian's story begins like an epic Martial Arts saga. At the age of 5 Damian began training by entering boarding school studying under monks and masters. He lived in Indi...
The Vagus Nerve - The Pathway to Healing
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBWhether or not you have heard of the Vagus Nerve prior, prepare to have your mind blown. For such a big and important topic, I’ve brought in the powerhouse, Dr. Eva Detko. Dr Detko is a natural healthcare practitioner, author and speaker who has studied natural medicine and the human mind for over 20 years. She has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of human physiology, biochemistry, nutritional sciences and bioenergetics. Having successfully recovered from chronic fatigue an...
Designing Happiness
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWhen it comes to the design world, the name Stefan Sagmeister billows across the land. You've seen his work with a diverse body spanning the Rolling Stones, HBO, the Guggenheim Museum and Time Warner. Along with winning almost every prestigious design award out there, Stefan has a Grammy award, for the limited edition set he designed for The Talking Heads. This episode is not just for designers, we talk in depth about happiness, meditation, talk therapy, exercise, and working for his hero...
Aikido - The Martial Art of Peace
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBSharon has found herself training under some remarkable masters throughout her life. From direct students of Ōsensei: Nakazono Sensei, Sugano Sensei, and Yamata Sensei to name a few. Sharon teaches Aikido at NY Aikikai under Yamata Sensei. Yamata Sensei studied as a live in student directly under the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba - Ōsensei. It doens’t get richer than that. Aikido is a defensive martial art that teaches us how to diffuse a situation with minimal harm caused. Ōsensei i...
The Rhythm of The Heart
April 30, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBWhat’s your earliest memory of music? For certain, the first thing we all heard was our Mom’s heartbeat while nestled in the womb. That’s rhythm and that symbolizes love, as Keith explains, rhythm at its core IS Love. Native New Yorker Keith “WildChild” Middleton is a 20yr veteran of the global hit show Stomp. After a tragic car accident that almost took his life, he dropped everything to pursue his dreams of producing music. He currently tours with his band Levels while living in Milan, I...