Obstacle Course
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin Andrew and John as they learn how to build the habit of resilience by embracing challenges and interviewing everyday bad-asses who have overcome adversity. Discover how the obstacle you've been dreading could be the path to greater fulfillment and meaning in your life!
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Our Response Ability
October 30, 2019 14:52 - 1 hour - 100 MBWe are looking for Sponsors folks! If you are interested in discussing a mutually beneficial arrangement, hit us up! For the record, here's what the A&W and Darth Vader (The Imperial March) theme songs actually sound like. Here's the incredible Dateline Documentary about Adam and his crew's attempt to row across the Ocean from Africa to Florida. They capsized in the Bermuda Triangle. "You have to pay the tax if you want to have these divine experiences." -Adam Adam's Stats: 2.5% (sublime...
Losing Yourself: John's Story.
October 23, 2019 14:59 - 1 hour - 101 MBIntro: Amen is a common way to end a Christian prayer. John figured he’d change thousands of years of history just.. because. We do love you listeners! Thank you for everything. Episode: HUGE SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD: That part of the Podcast where John and Andrew spoil 3 perfectly good movies for no reason. Ghost is a real movie with a REALLY cheesy sex scene. Patrick is very much alive and Whoopi is not the Ghost but a Pychic who later channels Patrick’s Ghost after he tragically dies. Fo...
Bringing Leadership to Life
October 16, 2019 13:56 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBJohn #almost made it through an Introduction without being.. John... No, we're not including Peter's home address in the show notes. Nice try listeners. :) Yo-Yo Ma is not slang for something. He is a world class Cellist. We talk a lot about flow on the podcast. We loved Peter's description: "Flow is breathless, meditative, effortless, everything is bathed in light and connects everyone in an experience of community that is wondrous." - Peter McCoppin "When you're in your head, you're de...
Exploring Financial Independence and the Great Outdoors
October 09, 2019 14:58 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBIntroduction Mount Prevost has a fantastic walking/running trail that starts across the entrance from Bings Creek on Drinkwater Rd. Just follow the ribbons all the way to the top! Give yourself a solid 4 hrs round trip or less if you run it. Since the injury 2 weeks ago, John's been back up several times although he claims he's more cautious. Do we believe him? For the record, John was given Propofol in the ER NOT Propanol. Turns out, there's a huge difference. This experience helped Joh...
The Meaning of Money
October 02, 2019 15:14 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBIntroduction Notes The Boom's back baby! For the record, Andrew has ONLY dealt in the legal intoxicants. John's a story machine. Andrew was right. It's Ukraine NOT The Ukraine. Schwans was literally just bought out by another Company. Perhaps they didn't want their profits to melt away. The fact is Andrew was never dead and he resents the accusation. John said honk 21 times. We didn't feel the need to edit...apparently. Would you like to know more about Hermits? --------------------...
Sonia: Political Connections and Protecting Democracy
September 25, 2019 15:53 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBUpon further reflection, it's not suprising that Andrew was Student Body President. I mean, is anyone actually surprised? Upon further further reflection, John's Boston Pizza scare had nothing to with anything but perhaps he needed to get it off his chest? Just in case you struggle with this word too, Dictionary.Com is your friend. Bonjour French listeners! Sonia says hello.. Speaking of saying hello, Maeve Maguire, our very first guest interview way back in Episode 2, is in the...
Sonia: Political Connections and Protecting Democracy *Remastered*
September 25, 2019 15:53 - 1 hour - 85 MBJust in case you struggle with this word too, Dictionary.Com is your friend. Bonjour French listeners! Sonia says hello.. Speaking of saying hello, Maeve Maguire, our very first guest interview way back in Episode 2, is in the studio today. Enjoy her frequent laughs and muffled words of wisdom. Sonia learned at a young age the importance of active citizenship and protecting democracy. Decades later when she would enter the political arena, these formative experiences would serve as guides...
The Nature of Fear
September 18, 2019 14:09 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIf John always gets lost, does that make him a loser? John's anxiety flows from a hyper brain. Rock Climbing and Mountain Runs make all the difference. John is a late bloomer. Turns out, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Dee thinks we seem Legit. If you agree, please share your positive reviews with iTunes. Dee gave dozens of interviews, at times all in one day. James Hetfield not only called Dee but texted her a selfie shortly after. "There's lots of Cougars at Metallica concerts." ...
It's About Time: Andrew's Story
September 11, 2019 15:50 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBIntro Notes We flipped the mic around today and the result was a challenge for both of us - yet - well worth the journey. Fact Check: We've done 29 episodes. not 30. We have no idea why we lied. Roman's episode came out last week! You can give this remarkable episode a listen here. You can listen to Blair's excellent episode right here! It was episode #12. John will be an upcoming guest on Blair's popular podcast Shipwreck over Safety, a podcast that discusses matters of faith, doubt and...
Different Abilities
September 04, 2019 13:28 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBSo apparently coding and app development is something kids do.. Sadly, Grandma Lees no longer exists in Weyburn. Apparently, John is the only person who calls Andy, Andrew. That said, he's sticking with Andrew. Immediately following the milk incident, Andrew's popularity plummeted to 2%. #nailedit Autism is NOT a disease JOHN. John and Andrew pretending like they understood Roman's coding talk remains some of the best acting of 2019. Duck Hunt! By "some people think it's a disability...
Trials By Fiesty
August 28, 2019 17:37 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBHere's Sara's much anticipated Wikipedia page! This is her blog, which makes for better reading and although it may be a little dated in Sara's eyes, it shines light into what it takes to be a champion in Ironman, and you can learn a lot more about her #50womentokona pursuit. Sara's awesome media company, Live Fiesty can be found here! There are two fantastic, maybe even award winning podcasts (fact checking required), Ironwomen and If We Were Riding. If you want to get more Sara, check ...
Going to Battle and Becoming Deerheart
August 21, 2019 15:42 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBIntroduction Notes Nearly 25 years ago, Timothy McVeigh killed 168 people including 19 children, when he parked a rental van full of explosives in front of the Oklahoma Building, exited the vehicle then triggered the bomb as he walked away. At the time, it was the worst act of homegrown terroism in U.S. history. This was the same building where John had received his dual citizenship years earlier. Chesapeake Shores is Vancouver Island's Hallmark Darling. The Death Race! Doing Death Bette...
The Road to Miss Universe
August 14, 2019 14:56 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOur fact check has revealed the "hustle for worthiness" quote was Brene Brown. That said, John is sure Pema Chodron said it as well. Stormin Norm Jackson is the general manager and “head pro” at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club, Norm has also earned multiple industry awards with his team at the club’s Golf Shop, and has twice been honoured as the BC PGA Pro of the Year. He has also been an important mentor in Sara's Life. The Inner Game of Golf. Here are the 3 meditation apps we disc...
The Connection Project
August 07, 2019 16:26 - 2 hours - 122 MBIntro Well I'll be. It IS possible to melt concrete. Della Falls! Tallest Waterfall in Canada baby. Fighting to be positive! This phrase reminded us of Jason's phrase from episode 3, "forcing hope." In the end, Andrew and Sarah paddled 25Km and hiked 17Km in torrential rains. Hardest outdoor day of their lives but looking back, they're grateful for the experience. This! Is Obstacle Course. Episode Notes Emily was a referral from one of our past guests, Linda Hunter! You can hear Linda'...
From the Streets of Dublin
July 31, 2019 15:33 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBNotes from Introduction Fiona led John astray. Apparently there is a Seaside Cottage right beside the Pub. The Pub owner could have at least told me, "ohh you might be thinking of the Seaside Cottage which are right there." Which we weren't. Regardless... he makes a mean local pint. The Sound of Confidence was a shoutout to the excellent Episode 13 with Rosemarie. Andrew runs Twist of Fate Craft Cocktails with his lovely partner Sarah. Incredible local business serving up local pints an...
The Heart of Addiction
July 24, 2019 14:43 - 2 hours - 119 MBHero work is a volunteer organization that engages in radical renovations for those who need it most. Bullying is full blown trauma and can affect people for a lifetime. If you or someone you know is being bullied or is engaged in bullying, you need to act immediately!! We've all benefited hugely from the work of Brene Browne! Busyness is an addiction. Make no mistake about it. Trevor says, "there's something in me that's really awesome, I just haven't been able to harness it my whole l...
Quieting the Mind through Human Connection
July 17, 2019 15:42 - 1 hour - 71 MBBob's Website! Bob's TED Talk. **Intro: ** Maeve! Our first interview! Episode 2. I just re-listened to it expecting to cringe. It holds up quite well. :) Bo is super famous and we love him. Hopefully he listens to this episode and contacts us. We expect he will. Andrew’s Company is THE Company around town. The Royal family is in England. For the record. Who are the Kardashians? We are a pretty good time for lunch and we’re not famous so… buy us a burrito and maybe you can come o...
Ultramarathons, Happy Gilmore and Boiled Potatoes
July 10, 2019 13:39 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBExtra Extra Read All About it! Here's the Brandon Sun article on Stacy's amazing race! I thought even while posting this that the app Stacy mentioned was called TrailForce. Nope. Here's the website of the race! Scout Moutain Ultramarathon. For more information and pictures of Stacy's past races and current challenges, Like and Follow her on Facebook! and Instagram! Stacy Dittmer Fitness! Stacy's mid race inspiration. Peanut Butter and Banana is delicious so just try it already. Spea...
The 3 Best Questions You'll Ever Hear!
July 03, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBAndrew mentioned we've been on, "a bit of a death kick." That was his way of saying we've had 3 death focused episodes. The other two are Episode 9 and Episode 16! Linda and Shauna created the Deathly Matters Conference which was the focus of Episode 16! Who here wants to see Andrew re-enact that weird yet tragic puppet show? GoFundMe? "Grief is a learned skill." If you would like help with your grief and/or end of life conversations, you should connect with Shauna Janz here! Linda Hun...
Eco Psychology and Finding your Refuge
June 26, 2019 14:29 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThat glorious running scene in Last of the Mohicans. Born to Run book. So good. Strava! The number one app for runners/cyclists/podcasters. I stand corrected. Wet rocks is a thing. Here is Jason's episode if you haven't listened to it yet. THE RACE!! Robyn's incredble second place finish at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria. Fast forward to 13min to see the final lap! :) See, she's smiling!!! Robyn is an Openist. Resistance brings suffering so its best to embrace what is and t...
Life Undercover: The Power of Goal Setting.
June 19, 2019 13:22 - 1 hour - 81 MBDo undercover Police Officer's have to fill out expense reports for the drugs they purchase? Anyone? :) It's never too late... to start Breaking Bad. The dog that introduced Mike to his wife. Here's the Cowichan Citizen article.
Doing Death Better
June 12, 2019 12:49 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis is the website for the Deathly Matters Conference. We're already excited for Deathly Matters 2020! This Conference is HIGHLY recommended and among the best we've attended! Here are our wise and gracious guests in the order that they appear in the episode. You can read more about them here! If you wish to connect with our guests for help on your own end of life journey, click on their name and you'll be directed to their website! Ashley Mollison Sachi Tamura Chelsea Peddle Lawn ...
A Wide Open Conversation
June 05, 2019 13:37 - 1 hour - 74 MBMs. Ditson's website! Go here to order her book, read her blog, check out her live events and read her life saving self care tips. Sorry for the rather jarring f-bombs in the intro but they weren't our words. Road rage is a real thing, unfortunately. Respect is the key moving forward. Also, don't be late like Sarah. Hi Sarah. John's Streak App. He is currently at 0 streaks not because he doesn't have any good habits OK but because he has yet to begin the habit of tracking his good habi...
Burnout and Balance: Let's Get Personal
May 29, 2019 12:54 - 1 hour - 690 MBThis is one of the books that saved John when he was burning out and stuck in a career he no longer believed in. This is the book Andrew mentioned - Essentialism! Canada's Greatest Hockey Team.
The Sound of Confidence
May 17, 2019 17:53 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBHere's Rosemarie's website! You should creep Rosemarie's Linkedin page. Ok fine, the Euphonium is a real thing. As is this?? Bullying is full blown trauma and in some cases, a criminal offence. Here's a great resource if you or someone you know is being bullied. Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade is a profound exploration of the modern teenage experience. "Confidence is knowing you can get yourself out of a tough situation."
Leading with Empathy & Questioning Faith
May 13, 2019 14:22 - 1 hour - 62 MBHere's more information on the great work Blair is involved in. Us and Them Documentary This powerful documentary follows 4 local homeless people over an astonishing 10 year journey. Highly recommended!! Dr.Gabor Mate is the world's leading expert on trauma and its connection to homelessness and addiction. We always fear what we don't understand. John was right, it is Batman. Duncan United Church practices empathy on a daily basis. If you are looking for a positive community that practi...
Entrepreneur Sound Bytes
May 03, 2019 16:58 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBMeet the brave guests who spontaneously sat down with us! Tony Drolet Elite Promotional Marketing Mike Reilly Freedom 55 Financial Sarah Gross Live Feisty Media Mia Golden Pacific Center Family Services Association Janelle Anderson Combined Insurance Clay Rach Poise Painting The annual Entrepreneur Summit is put on by Your Entrepreneur Society (YES). YES is responsible for John and Andrew meeting and many of the best people in their lives! If you're looking for an engaging community t...
Breathing New Life into your Business
April 26, 2019 05:43 - 1 hour - 102 MBHere's the Rumble website! Rumble Drinks can be found just about everywhere - John first tasted them on the ferry. Be sure to watch Paul's inspiring video. April is organ donation awareness month. It takes 2 minutes to sign up to be an organ donor. This decision costs you nothing yet it could give someone else everything. Sign up to be an organ donor today! Here's Paul's pitch on Dragons Den, a fascinating show which Andrew never watches. Looking for more information on Cystic Fibrosis?...
Grief is an Ocean
April 17, 2019 14:27 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBHeather's blog is essential reading. Beautifully raw, honest and true. May it be a lifeline for you when you find yourself in the ocean of grief. Final Journeys. This book was a lifeline for Brock and Heather. VIU published one of Brock's many essays. Here's one of his best. "On Liberal Education." The local paper published an article the month after Brock's death. Brock's website. Here are practical ways to keep Brock's memory alive and donate to his scholarship funds. Brock's Faceb...
Rebuilding Identity: An Olympic Journey
April 10, 2019 14:50 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBHere's Jason's website. Jason offers high performance coaching and would be a great keynote speaker for your next event. Here's Jason's next event. We'll be recording at this event and interviewing entrepreneurs so get your tickets, invest in yourself and experience a day of transformation - this Friday at Bear Mountain Resort. Also, you can drop by the podcast and chat with us!! Jason's great question.. "How can this be the best thing that ever happened to us?" David Meggyesy, the NFL li...
Intuition vs. Conventional Wisdom
April 03, 2019 13:50 - 1 hour - 68 MBHere's more information on childhood alopecia. Besides being a fantastic mother, Jill runs a rock star marketing business. We're not linking WebMD. Know your limits. Play within it.
Leaving Your Stagnant Life Behind
March 27, 2019 14:08 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBToastmasters is s fantastic organization that can help eliminate your anxiety around public speaking as well as teach you how to speak more clearly in every day conversation. Search the site for a Chapter near you. Tough Mudder is the perfect team chalenge. John has completed it with his employees 3x. John is a beast. John is the man. John wrote this. Search and Rescue is a volunteer organization where courageous people put their life on the line to rescue people in peril. Kin Canada! W...
The Struggle is Real
March 25, 2019 14:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThe meditation apps mentioned in this episode are Headspace and Waking Up with Sam Harris. Daily sessions for each run about 10 min. We would recommend Headspace for beginners and Waking Up for those that wish to go deeper. Sam is a neuro-scientist and also provides compelling companion lessons. Seth's Podcast Fellowship! The books mentioned in this episode have inspired Andrew and John in countless ways and lie at the heart of this podcast. The War of Art! The Obstacle is the Way! Fa...
How To Live With No Excuses.
March 13, 2019 14:01 - 1 hour - 685 MBConnect with Simon and others at Monkey Bar! and reclaim your life.
Challenge Everything, Especially Yourself
March 01, 2019 19:18 - 1 hour - 845 MBFor our first interview, we decided to talk with John’s good friend Maeve Maguire. Maeve has the gift of gab and the conversation felt like friends out at the neighbourhood pub. Saddle up for a conversation that flows like your favorite beer tap. Besides rowing the river Thames, playing college basketball, and completing the famed Insanity workout, Maeve talks to us about her greatest obstacle: entering politics with three young kids at home. This is Obstacle Course.
In Darkness There is Light
March 01, 2019 19:14 - 1 hour - 772 MBWatch this harrowing video before listening to the episode. Jason's Cave Rescue
This is Obstacle Course
March 01, 2019 16:24 - 23 minutes - 22.4 KBIn this first episode you’ll meet your hosts, John and Andrew. You’ll learn what brought them together, why they started Obstacle Course and what to expect from future episodes. Plus, you'll see they're kinda cool. In a way. This is Obstacle Course.